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Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh - 7 days
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Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh & surrounding areas, Hanoi & surrounding areas, Halong Bay
11:00
Airport pick up and city tour
We pick you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer about 40 minutes to Hanoi. Your visits today include:
Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975, the complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (close in the afternoon, and on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education.
One hour Cyclo Tour through the Old Quarter: Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there.
After that, we drive you to your hotel for check-in and stay overnight. (Lunch)
Hanoi, Vietnam
08:00
Visit Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
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Hoa Lu, situated 100 km south of Hanoi, was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 1009 AD. Some of the sanctuaries and tombs have survived the years and can still be seen today. From time to time, archaeologists have excavated buried parts of this citadel with rusty weapons and ceramics. The temples are said to be built on the old foundation of their original palaces in 11-12th centuries and restored in 17th century.
Apart from the historical interest, the river trip in Tam coc is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. The tourists often compare the place with Guilin - China, or more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures and shapes. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land.
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"Breakfast is served at hotel.
We leave Hanoi at 08.00 and head south for a 2-hour drive along Highway One. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries and then move on to Tam Coc for a 2 hours and a half boat trip along the Boi river. Along the way we will visit caves and ancient temples. After lunch we can make a visit Bich Dong Pagodas before making our way back to Hanoi. (Breakfast, Lunch)"
Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
08:00
Hotel pick up and go to Ha Long bay
"08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay.
12h30 – 13h00 Embark on the cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30 Savor a delectable lunch while cruising among the limestone islands.
15h00 – 16h00 Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
16h00 – 17h00 Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
17h00 – 17h30 Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00 Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around. Overnight on board.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
07:00
Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi
"06h30 – 07h15 Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
09h00 – 10h00 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau area.
10h15 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
10h15 – 11h00 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
11h00 – 12h15 While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h15 – 12h30 Disembark the cruise and transfer back to Hanoi. (Breakfast, Lunch)" Over night in Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
08:00
Ha Noi - Sai Gon - Visit Cu Chi tunnels
"Breakfast is served at hotel.
06:00 Check out hotel in the early morning then our private car will pick you up and transfer to the Airport.
11:00 Our tour guide will pick you up at the Airport in Ho Chi Minh city. Then we drive to Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Upon arrival, you’ll watch a brief of propaganda video, which explains how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat.
• The tour continues and the guide explains some traps that were placed in the jungles of Việt Nam to either maim American soldiers or create panic amongst the ranks.
• From here, you can enter one of the tunnel entrances and crawl through the tunnels is a real experience to imagine how people could live there for an extended period!
• There is a shooting range where you can try to fire an automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included)
• Take some rest at the end for a taste of Củ Chi boiled tapioca and thinking what humans are capable of when having to defend their home.
We drive back to Hồ Chí Minh city and drop you at hotel. You have free night to explore the city after check in hotel.(Breakfast , Lunch)
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Củ Chi, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
08:00
Sai Gon City tour
"Breakfast is served at your hotel.
08:00am Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest:
The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
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"Jade Emperor Pagoda: Built in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant before spending your afternoon in Chợ Lớn area (China Town).
Giác Lâm Pagoda – This is Sài Gòn’s oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Việt Nam. Inside, 98 pillars, 113 statues, and a myriad of mini-Buddhas vie for your attention.
Chợ Lớn & Thiên Hậu temple: Chợ Lớn actually means Big Market – a cliam that is well justified as Việt Nam’s largest market, the Bình Tây, is situated here. The district is home to the city’s 400,000 Chinese and has many beautiful temples and pagodas.
Enjoy your city view on the Xích Lô around one hour before the tour ends at Bến Thành Market or drive back to pick up point on request. (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
12:00
Sai Gon City tour
Lunch is served at a local restaurant before spending your afternoon in Chợ Lớn area (China Town).
Giác Lâm Pagoda – This is Sài Gòn’s oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Việt Nam. Inside, 98 pillars, 113 statues, and a myriad of mini-Buddhas vie for your attention.
Chợ Lớn & Thiên Hậu temple: Chợ Lớn actually means Big Market – a cliam that is well justified as Việt Nam’s largest market, the Bình Tây, is situated here. The district is home to the city’s 400,000 Chinese and has many beautiful temples and pagodas.
Enjoy your city view on the Xích Lô around one hour before the tour ends at Bến Thành Market or drive back to pick up point on request. (Breakfast, Lunch)
08:00
Visit Mekong delta from Sai Gòn
"Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive two hours to Bến Tre Town. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
• Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, sightseeing lively along the way.
• Stop at a brick kilns, where the locals rise up in clusters of beehive-shaped structures that churn out millions of bricks each year in handy traditional style. They offer a fascinating glimpse at a local industry.
• Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, coconut oil…
• Visit to a local family to see where they make traditional mats and enjoy some fruits and tea. It is a chance to interact with local people to know more about rural life.
• Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal.
• Take a motor cart or cycle ride on shady roads, pass by green fields and vegetable plantations and find out about tropical culture from the villagers.
• Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
We drive another two hours back to Hồ Chí Minh city and drop you at your hotel or somewhere in District 1 on request. End of services. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Our private car pick you up at hotel and transfer to the Airport."
Bến Tre, Việt Nam
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