Charm of Vietnam 10-Days

Charm of Vietnam 10 Days / 9 Nights       DAY 1     ARRIVAL HANOI (-/-/-)              On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital is a              stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking              colonial architecture.              Overnight in Hanoi.     DAY 2     HANOI – HALONG (B/-/-)                This morning we enjoy a half-day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of               the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The complex also               comprises with One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip               to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the History Museum displaying an               excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the               bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most               impressive scenic sights.               Overnight in Halong.       DAY 3     HALONG – HANOI (B/L/-)              This morning we embark a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong bay. This exciting five-hour cruise              provides us with a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone              islands which amazingly rise from the clear and emerald water. The limestone kart formations are littered with              beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. After a seafood lunch on board, we disembark and return to Hanoi,              stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive Hanoi in time to see an evening performance of              Hanoi's famous water puppets.              Overnight in Hanoi.    DAY 4     HANOI – HUE (B/-/-)               After breakfast we have some free time to explore Hanoi on our own until a transfer to Noi Bai airport for a flight               to Hue – Vietnam’s last feudal capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for its magnificent architectures,               pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. We spend this afternoon to visit Hue               with the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was               destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins.               Overnight in Hue.       DAY 5     HUE – DA NANG – HOIAN (B/-/-)              This morning we embark a Dragon boat to visit beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda riverside which now              becomes the symbol of Hue and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Upon leaving Hue              we drive south to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the              centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline              before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of              Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in              Danang City, the China Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five              elements of the universe.              Overnight in Hoian.    DAY 6     HOIAN (B/-/-)              The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional              characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful              town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old              Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour              past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect              the town's multi-cultural past.              Overnight in Hoian.    DAY 7     HOIAN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH (B/-/-)               An early morning transfer to Danang airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh. The sightseeing              tour of Ho Chi Minh City begins with Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of              the Southern Vietnam President until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking              French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office.              We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam before              continuing to the War Remnant Museum which provides a very partial, but riveting perspective              of the Vietnam war.              Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.     DAY 8     HO CHI MINH – TAY NINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH (B/-/-)               An early departure is required today in order to avoid the city heat to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an              incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for              independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were              used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, we continue to the              head quarter of Cao Dai sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923              and now numbers over 2 million members.              Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.       DAY 9     HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH (B/L/-)                Heading out of the town, we travel by road to My Tho province. Arriving My Tho, we embark a boat navigating              around the small canals in the Mekong delta, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up. We              pass through the lush green vegetation to an orchard to visit various fascinating local industries. After feasting              on a huge lunch followed with seasonal fruits, we return to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.    DAY 10    HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B/-/-)               There is some free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh on our own before a transfer to               Tan Son Nhat airport for the departure flight.   Package tour price : <see price> Hotels <see Hotels> Enquiry : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Booking : Online Booking

Last Updated ( Monday, 09 November 2009 )