Taste of Vietnam

TASTE OF VIETNAM (10 Days / 09 Nights)        Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Danang - Hoian - Hue - Halong - Hanoi             Day 1    Arrival Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Vietnam              Arrive at Tan San Nhat Airport you are met and transferred to hotel.              Ho Chi Minh City still called Saigon by many locals people which is the center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam.              This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart is crowded with bikes and motorbike exciting with numerous shopping              area and sidewalk cafés.              Overnight in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)    Day 2    HO CHI MINH - TAY NINH - CU CHI TUNNELS - HO CHI MINH              Breakfast at Hotel              The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh, this religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members.              After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai attend the fantastic mid-day service when the              followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards              we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were 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.              Overnight in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)    Day 3    HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH              Breakfast at Hotel              Heading out of the town, we travel by road to My Tho province. Arriving My Tho we embark on 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 where opportunities 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 4    HO CHI MINH - DANANG – HOIAN              Breakfast at Hotel              Today we spend a half-day seeing some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit              the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French              colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War              Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! Then board for a              short flight to Da Nang. On arrival you are greeted and driven to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced              down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures              Overnight in Hoian.     Day 5    HOIAN - HUE              Breakfast at Hotel              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 and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery              Museum, the 200 years old Tan Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We visit these on our morning walking tour past              many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Upon leaving              Hoian, we drive north to Hue. On the way to Hue, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains, the China Beach and Da Nang              City for a visit to the Cham Museum. We then follow the road crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass before arriving in Hue Vietnam's last              imperial capital of Vietnam.                    Overnight in Hue.    Day 6    HUE              Breakfast at Hotel              After breakfast we embark on a boat for cruise up stream on the Perfume River which will give us a taste of the scenic countryside as well              as an enjoyable visit beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. Upon leaving this symbol of Hue we continue navigating to the mausoleum of Emperor              Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. The next stop of our trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the              famous pagoda of Tu Hieu. On return to the city, we then take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating              spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies.                 Overnight in Hue    Day 7    HUE - HANOI - HALONG              Breakfast at Hotel              The massive citadel of Hue is not to be missed this morning. The Royal Residence, Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City was              destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. The rest of your time will be free for your              own exploration of the town before boarding a short flight to north. Arriving at Noibai Airport we be greeted and driven to Halong bay,              truly one of Vietnam’s most scenic impressive sights              Overnight in Halong.       Day 8    HALONG - HANOI              Breakfast at Hotel              Upon leaving the town we take a five hour cruise around Halong bay, which provides a great opportunity to explore the picturesque              scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karts              formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. A long the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove              and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Hanoi,              stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village.                Overnight in Hanoi.   Day 9    HANOI City Tour              Breakfast at Hotel              Today we enjoy a full 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 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. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and              the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an              excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are not to be missed. We visit these sights before continuing to the              peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance.                Overnight in Hanoi.    Day 10   Hanoi Departure              Breakfast at Hotel              Free at leisure untill departure. Transfer to Airport for departure.                            Package price :<see price>      Hotels : <see Hotel>    Package tour price includes : - 09 Nights accommodation based on Twin sharing/Single room - Daily breakfast at hotel - Full Air-con car with English Speaking Guide - All Tours & Transfer by PRIVATE - Admission fees for tour sites as mentioned in itinerary - Domestic Airfare with Insurance & fuel surcharge.     Not includes : - International Airfare and Airport Departure Tax - Visa fee - Lunch & Dinner at restaurant - Personal drinks, Personal expenses, Drinks at meal. - Tipping for guide & driver, Porterage charges. - Other services not mentioned in the including.         # Other programs are available upon request.      Enquiry : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it           Booking : Online Booking

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 November 2009 )