Tour introductionStarting in Hanoi you will really discover this extraordinary city - so Vietnamese and yet still so French... You will see the limestone scenery that made the classic French film 'Indochine' famous when you visit Hoalu and feel the full panorama of its romance while cruising on Halong bay.
The central area is the cultural heart of the country and also where you will sample some of Vietnam's most exquisite cuisine. Here you will drink tea in the ancient fishing village of Hoian, cruise along the Perfume River, wander through the forbidden city in Hue and discover the ancient empire of Champa.
Waiting in the south is the Mekong Delta, the mouth of the dragon. You will discover Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh, a city of contrasts where modern and ancient Asia competes openly on the streets. Far from the city we will take you on a private and truly memorable overnight cruise through the tropical delta on Vietnamese sampan. Wake up in the Mekong Delta, slide through the boats, fruit and sweet savories to be first customer at the floating market
Tour SummaryDay 1: Arrive Hanoi ( D )
Day 2: Hanoi city tour ( B )
Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc ( B, L )
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong, overnight on Vietnamese Junk ( B, L, D )
Day 5: Halong - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi an ( B, L )
Day 6: Hoi an - Hue ( B )
Day 7: Hue city tour ( B )
Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh ( B, L )
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Caibe Floating Market ( B, L, D )
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh Departure ( B )
Tour HighlightVisit Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam, the central for tourism
Cruise in Ha Long Bay, the world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO
Visit Royal tomb in Hue, the last imperial city in Vietnam
Change your time to 16th century by visiting Hoi An ancient town
Enjoy sightseeing tour in Sai Gon or Ho Chi Minh, the Oriental Pearl.
Discover the peaceful life of Vietnamese people in The Mekong Delta.
Tour Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ( D )Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the afternoon , enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. In the evening, you will enjoy welcomed dinner at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi ( B )After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy morning tour to Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s House on Stilt and One Pillar Pagoda, then visit Temple Of Literature. Next is Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, the vast collection of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant which is listed in the travel book “1000 places to see before you die” . After having lunch , make your way to Hoan Kiem Lake for Ngoc son Temple and Dong Xuan Market and in the evening, you will be entertained with Water Puppet Performance and Vietnamese traditional music at Thang Long Water puppet theatre. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Tamcoc - Tamcoc - Hanoi ( B, L )Breakfast at the hotel the drive south to Hoa Lu which was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. Upon arrival, experience the fomer capital up close and personal with a sightseeing of King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple then enjoy a leisure sampan trip along the Nhue Dong River to the grottoes of the sacred Tamcoc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts just come out from the green rice fields giving the area nick name, 'Halong on Land' . On the occasion You may be lucky enough to see goats on the mountain side then enjoy lunch at local restaurant In the afternoon, return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong bay ( B, L, D )Today, get up early for morning Tai Chi with local people at Hoan Kiem lake, then have “Pho” the typical breakfast for Vietnamese people. Leaving Hanoi by road for Halong Bay, the world natural heritage site, enjoy drive though the rural area with scenic view of rice paddy field in the Red River Delta. You may be lucky enough to see cows or pigs on motor bike or Vietnamese kids ridding on water buffalo. After 3 hours driving, check in Vietnamese wooden junk. Journey along the spectacular limestone islands through floating villages while having sea food lunch, then disembark to visit 'Sung Sot' or “Surprising Cave”, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Next stop is Titop Island where you could swim or climb up to the top for panoramic view. In the evening, You will be delighted by candle light dinner on board with sea food. Overnight on board in Ha long bay.
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoian ( B )A breakfast will be served in the restaurant with the combination of western style and local one. Experience the Bay up close and personal with a leisure sampan tour to “Hang Luon” or “Lagoon Cave” allows you to see flora and fauna system of Catba National Park, then continue to Halong City. Enjoy the last seafood meal and disembark. In the afternoon, go back to Hanoi International airport for short flight (1 hour) to Da Nang then transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoian - Hue ( B, D )After your breakfast, enjoy a short bike to the ancient town of Hoi An and a walking tour to Janpanese covered - bridge, Phung Hung Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Chua Ong Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant with traditional food. In the afternoon, enjoy peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha Ceramic village. In the afternoon, leaving Hoi An for the city of Hue, the former imperial capital. On the way, visit the Cham Museum and drive over the 'Pass of Ocean and Clouds'. This special treat is dinner at Vuon Y Thao Restaurant for royal cuisines. A superb 3-course meal will be served by royal style. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 7: Hue ( B, L )Rise for an early breakfast, followed by a visit to the city's vibrant Dong Ba Market then The Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, depart to the Hue Royal Fine Arts Museum and one of Hue's beautiful garden houses where you will have a private lunch. The afternoon dragon boat trip on The Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda allows you to go through history Buddhism in Vietnam then visit King Minh Mang's Tomb and King Khai Dinh' Tomb, the contrast of Traditional and modern architectures. Overnight in Hue
Day 8: Hue - Hochiminh City ( B, L )Breakfast at the hotel then take the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, followed by an orientation visit to the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum, the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office the afternoon tour leads you to Cho Lon Quarter or “Big Market” area where major trading activities take place. Experience true southern hospitality this evening at a candlelight dinner at local restaurant with southern taste . Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9: Hochiminh City - Mekong Delta ( B, L, D )After breakfast at your hotel, depart for the Mekong Delta Tour, enjoy 1 hour drive through Vietnam's picturesque countryside with its rice paddies and rural villages. Upon arrival in the Delta This morning a cruise led by a local tour guide shows you about Cái Bè floating market, traditional village, evergreen orchard then move to traditional sampan which allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region. Have lunch at local restaurant with Elephant Ear Fish and go back to Ho Chi Minh City. Your tour guide hosts a lavish Farewell celebration dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 10: Hochiminh City Departure ( B )Today, you will have free day for your own activities in Ho Chi Minh City. Your private car and guide will take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for international flights or a domestic extension.
