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VIETNAM -HIGHLIGHTS (7-DAY TRIP)
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Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh & surrounding areas, Hanoi & surrounding areas, Halong Bay
11:00
Airport pick up
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
Upon arrival flight, the local driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi then check-in at hotel.
Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam
14:00
Cyclo
Then hit to the Old Quarter and then we get a Cyclo to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life
Hanoi, Vietnam
15:00
Ngoc Son Temple
Stop at Ngoc Son temple to visit the temple sits on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake, connected to the lakeshore by an elegant scarlet bridge, constructed in classical Vietnamese style. The temple is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao (who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century), La To (patron saint of physicians) and the scholar Van Xuong.
Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
16:00
Hanoi Opera House
Then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hà Nội, Vietnam
17:00
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hote
After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï’s French Quarter, this legendary property bring guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. A stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity
01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hà Nội, Vietnam
18:00
Water puppet show
Watching water puppet show, are performed in a pool of water as the stage for the puppets. The puppets are controlled by no more than eight puppeteers hiding behind a bamboo screen.
19:15
Drop off at hotel
End the end of show, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
07:00
Breakfast at hotel
Start off your day with a sumptuous breakfast in Hanoian's style
Hanoi, Vietnam
07:30
Transfer to Ninh Binh
A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century.
Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
10:15
King Dinh and King Le temples.
Start the tour by visiting King Dinh and Le temples
Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
11:45
Lunch at local restaurant
Having lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine.
Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
13:00
Boat trip in Tam Coc
Take a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”.
15:15
Bicycle
Biking on country road around village
16:00
Transfer to Hanoi
Getting on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
07:30
Transfer to Halong
After breakfast, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
12:30
Have lunch
Upon arrival in Halong, take a big boat to cruise and enjoy a nice set-menu lunch while the boat goes ahead to the Bay’s center.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
14:00
“Descending-dragon” bay, Surprising Grotto
Discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto.
16:00
kayaking
Stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
19:00
Have dinner
Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.
06:00
Tai Chi
Sarting your day with Tai Chi on sundeck
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
07:00
Have breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
08:00
Cruising on the bay
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
10:00
Cooking class
Cooking class opened right on the cruise. Farewell Lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam
12:30
Transfer back to Hanoi
Take on our vehicle and drive back to Hanoi.
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
16:00
Hanoi arrival.
Arrive in Hanoi and re-check-in the hotel. The rest of day is at your leisure for relaxing or just walking along the walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake to see the Hanoian activities.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
09:00
Transfer to the airport
Relax till transfer to Da Nang Airport to take the midday flight to Saigon.
Đà Nẵng, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam
11:00
Airport pick up
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in.
Phường 2, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
13:00
Reunification Palace
Then we will join a half tour to have an overview of Saigon - the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here.
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
15:00
War Remnants Museum
Enjoy a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war.
28 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
16:00
The Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office
Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
02 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
17:00
Ben Thanh market
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here. Overnight in Saigon.
Công trường Quách Thị Trang, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Bến Thành Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
07:30
Pick up at hotel
After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper…
10:00
Vietnamese folk music, enjoy tropical fruit
Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation.
11:00
Enjoy honey tea and candy factory
After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee.
Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Việt Nam
12:00
Have lunch at a local restaurant
We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River.
Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Việt Nam
14:00
Vinh Trang pagoda
Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture
Nguyễn Trung Trực, Phường 8, Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Vietnam
16:00
Transfer to hotel
End of the tour. Transfer to hotel for refresh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
12:00
Airport transfer
Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure till check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.
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Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
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