Destinations to Visit: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Halong Bay - Danang - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta. In Hoa Lu you will get the chance to visit the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel. The tour will continue on to Hanoi, Halong Bay with the fascinating Emeraude Cruise, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and the famous Mekong Delta.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples of this unique city. Overnight at Anise Hotel, Hanoi. Includes: (B).
Day 2: Hanoi. This morning, a city tour introduces you to the historical and cultural highlights of Hanoi. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays plus Oct-Nov) and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc. Take a break from walking as you tour Hanoi's Old Quarter by cycle, a chauffeur-pedaled tricycle. End the day with a visit to your choice of museum: the Ethnology, Army, History or National Fine Arts Museum. Overnight at Anise Hotel, Hanoi. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Hanoi. Leave the city behind with a short drive through rural northern Vietnam to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, take a sampan river boat through the rice paddies and enormous limestone karsts to reach the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. End your visit with a climb up to the Bich Dong Pagoda, for views of the surrounding countryside before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight at Anise Hotel, Hanoi. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Emeraude Cruise. After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay and enjoy the lush scenery as you drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arriving in Halong, board the Emeraude, a wonderful replica of one of the classic colonial steamships of French Indochina. Enjoy lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets and discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay. This afternoon visit 'Sung Sot' cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay and perhaps enjoy a swim off of the boat's swimming platform before the sun sets. Overnight aboard the Emeraude, Halong Bay. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 5: Emeraude Cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An. For early risers, enjoy a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or simply watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast as you cruise back to the Emeraude's private pier in Halong city. Drive back to Hanoi before the short flight to Danang. Upon arrival your private vehicle will be waiting for you for the short transfer to Hoi An, where the afternoon is at your leisure to explore this quaint town. Overnight at Hoi An Trails, Hoi An. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Hoi An - Hue. This morning, a walking tour of the Hoi An's ancient town centre will take you back in time to when the town was a major trading port in Asia. After lunch, depart for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Along the way, stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum before continuing the drive over the 'Pass of Ocean Clouds' and through the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Arrive in Hue late in the afternoon and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Park View, Hue. Includes: (B).
Day 7: Hue. Your visit to the former imperial capital of Vietnam, begins with a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River. From here you will visit Hue's Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel, from which the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. In the afternoon, visit the mausoleums of two of Hue's former emperors. The mausoleum of Tu Duc features tranquil gardens and lakes, whilst Emperor Khai Dinh's is designed in an elaborate European-influenced style. Overnight at Park View, Hue. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City. After breakfast, a short flight takes you to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by the locals. A full day city tour begins in the city's bustling Chinatown, followed by the enormous Binh Tay Market where everything imaginable is for sale. This afternoon, visit the War Remnants or the History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. Finish the day with a stroll around the colonial sights of the city including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Saigon Post Office amongst others. Overnight at Palace Hotel, Saigon. Includes: (B).
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City. Today, leave the bustle of the city behind with a scenic morning drive through the Mekong Delta. Board a traditional boat in My Tho to begin your exploration of the delta region along the Tien River. Utilizing traditional boats and horse carts, you will visit local cottage industries along the way as you travel through the narrow, tree-lined canals during your half days tour. After lunch, visit Vinh Trang pagoda before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight at Palace Hotel, Saigon. Includes: (B, L).
Day 10: Depart Ho Chi Minh City. The day is at your leisure for last minute sight-seeing or shopping until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight. Includes: (B).
Note: This tour is started every Sunday from Hanoi. Customized itinerary to suit your schedule, budget, and interests is possible.
Price Includes:
* Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
* Tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary.
* Services of a driver and Private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers.
* Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers.
* Entrance fees for all sights visited.
* Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
* Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary with (L,D)
* Domestic airport taxes for any domestic flights
* Tips for porters.
Price Excludes:
* International flights to and from Vietnam.
* Vietnam visa arrangement (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
* Domestic flights Hanoi - Danang//Hue - Saigon & Including airport tax (quoted separately)
* Meals other than those mentioned above
* All other services which are not mentioned above.
* Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc.
* Tips for guide
* Travel insurance
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
* The price is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability.
* The minimum price ($1820) is based on three or more people travelling together and staying in superior hotel.
* The maximum price ($2265) is based on two people travelling together and sharing deluxe hotel room.
* Please contact us to discuss your tailor-made travel requirements.
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