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VIETNAM AT GLANCE( 6 nights 7 days)
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Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh & surrounding areas, Hanoi & surrounding areas, Halong Bay
13:00
HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive to Hanoi, a city with more than 1,000 years of history. Considered the cultural center of Vietnam, this busy and modern capital city still retains its charm through beautiful lakes, the alleys of the Old Quarter and colonial architecture. From historical places to Old Quarter streets, from museums to temples, the “city inside the river” will surely surprise you by its great sights and delights. You are welcomed by our driver at exit gate. Transfer to hotel (about 40min). Check in and free on your own rest of day. Overnight in Hanoi.
Tour guide: No Guide
Meals: N/A
09:00
HANOI SIGHTSEEING
Embark for a full day city tour with a start from Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Following is a visit to trip to The Temple of Literature, considered as the Vietnam’s first university built in 1070. Lunch at a local restaurant before a visit to the beatiful Museum of Ethnology to enhance your understanding of Vietnam’s diverse culture through its unique presentation of objects & dresses of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. End the day with a leisure walking tour to visit the Old Quarters of Hanoi and the Ngoc Son Temple near by. Drop off at Thang Long Theatre for Water Puppet Show, unique Vietnamese traditional art which originates from rural festivals of Vietnamese, the artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. Overnight in Hanoi.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
09:00
HANOI – HALONG
Depart to Halong, a world Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in late 1994. Experiencing 110 miles ride in 3 hours with lots of country sceneries and farming activities along the road. Get on board the Swan cruise, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served, start a 3.5 hours cruise into miysitc Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, enjoy the splendid rocks formation in the middle of emerald water, life is terrific. We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Relax by sunset time in the Bay or swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin. Dinner and overnight on board.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
09:00
HALONG – HANOI
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air, great the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay, enjoy a morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax at Soi Sim beach, starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. These are always great opportunities to capture amazing photographs. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
09:00
HANOI – HOCHIMINH
Take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam's bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. You are welcomed by our driver at exit gate.
We start our HCMC tour by heading to Chinatown and wandering through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the most busy commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites. From there, we visit to Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. We delve deeper into Chinatown, visiting the amazing Cholon and Binh Tay Markets, which are full of energy and dazzling array of goods. You can stop at a local café for a coffee (not included) to watch the hectic pace of life pass by in Ho Chi Minh City. After our delicious lunch, we visit the War Remnants Museum, and check out all the major Ho Chi Minh City sights like Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, and the Opera House. You'll also get to see downtown Saigon, and get a real feel for local life in the past and present. At the end of your HCMC tour, your guide will assist you back to your hotel, or will provide you with tips and suggestions if you'd like to continue exploring the area. Overnight in Hochiminh.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
09:00
HOCHIMINH – CAIBE
An early morning departure takes you on the 2 hour journey along a well-paved road to the Mekong Delta area. The mighty Mekong River, originating in Tibet and flowing through several countries before its 120-mile (193-kilometre) course through Vietnam, divides into nine river mouths, aptly called the Nine Dragon Delta by locals. This flourishing region is criss-crossed by numerous natural and man-made canals serving the local traffic.
Following the drive through villages and small towns, arrive at a branch of the Cai Be River. Here, board a local long boat for an interesting ride past villages and lush vegetation to the floating market. Cruise between the many boats from which vendors sell their wares. Rising above the busy Cai Be village, you can spot the bell tower of a Catholic church built in the 19th century when the French tried to spread Christianity in the delta region. Continue cruising along the river and through smaller canals to Tan Phong Island. Observe local sampans full of fruits and flowers being rowed to the market and children on their way to school. The scene offers some great photo opportunities and vivid impressions of life along the canals. Cross the Mekong River and stop for a visit at a local farm. Stroll through a garden of bonsai, flowers and fruit trees and then enjoy a refreshing cup of tea with your host. Next, the boat brings you to a local restaurant for a tasty lunch of spring rolls and freshly caught Mekong fish. After lunch, drive back to Saigon for overnight.
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
09:00
HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE
Today you will check out and depart to the airport for catching departure flight. End of service./.
Tour guide: No Guide
Meal: Breakfast