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Vietnam at a Glance

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Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Destination: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoian - Hochiminh City - Cuchi Tunnel

Tour itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival ( D )

Welcome to Vietnam, on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy 1 hour rickshaw ride to the Old Quarter. Tonight, be our guest at local restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cruisines. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi ( B, L)
In the morning, depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay where we will take a private junk for a 4 hours boat journey around the majestic, secluded bay, now designated a World Heritage site. Passing lime stone island and floating village then stop to visit the Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. A delicious, fresh seafood lunch is served on board then disembark and drive back to  Hanoi on the way stop at Dong Trieu Ceramic Village. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi City Tour ( B, L, D )
In the morning, Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex including the Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, House on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Afterward, move to the Hanoi Hilton (the prison where American pilots were detained during Vietnam War. Next is the Temple of Literature and In the afternoon, visit Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology,  where the collection of 54 ethnic minority shown. Later on, you have reserved seats for an unforgettable Water Puppet show at Thang Long Theatre and dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi - Fly to Hue ( B, L, D )
We have free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival, enjoy the imperial tour including the Forbidden Purple City, Hue Fine - Art Museum and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue - Hoian ( B )
This morning we make our way down to the Perfume river for Thien Mu pagoda (the Heavenly Lady pagoda), which is the best loved pagoda for its architecture in Hue, continue to the Tu Duc Tomb. In the afternoon, head south to Hoi An along scenic Highway 1A, stop at Cham Museum, China Beach and Non Nuoc Stone - Carving village. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 6: Hoian ( B )
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 Pagada. Lunch at local restaurant with traditional food. In the afternoon,  enjoy peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Thanh Ha Ceramic village. The balace of the day is for   relaxation in Cua Dai Beach or shopping in Hoi An where you can find the best Vietnamese silk products and art-craft galleries. The evening is at leisure .Overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoian – Fly to Saigon ( B, D )
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 8: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnel ( B , D )
The morning tour to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels allows you to understand the effort of Vietnamese People during Vietnam War then drive to Tay Ninh for  Cao Dai Ritual Service. In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh city for shopping in District 1. Overnight in Hochiminh City.

Days 9: Saigon 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.