11 Days Ho Chi Minh Dalat Cuchi Hue

11 Days Ho Chi Minh Dalat Cuchi Hue

Introduction -

Da Lat is home to the manmade, 5 km² Xuan Huong Lake. It is also one of the favourable destination for newly weds to spend their honeymoon. The average temperature is 17°C, and does not exceed 25°C in the hottest season. Da Lat is renowned for its orchids, roses, vegetables and fruits. There is a nascent wine-making and flower growing industry in the region.

Day 1 HCM City (D) 

Arr. Hochiminh City. Greeting and transfer to the Hotel. Transfer to the Saigon Port for cruise dinner on Saigon river with the live music show. Back to hotel.

Day 2 HCM CITY - DA LAT (B, L, D)

Dalat Waterfall

Abf in Hotel, Coach trip to Dalat. Visit en route: Dambri waterfall (the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam). Lunch in Bao Loc. Check in hotel in Dalat. Visit Xuan Huong lake - a beautiful lake located in the centre of Dalat,  and Dalat market - is one of the most colorful and lively market in the country, hundreds of stalls display a wide array of vegetables and flowers, fruits and vegetables from the temperate zones. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 3 DA LAT - NHA TRANG (B, L, D)

Prenn Waterfall

Abf in hotel. Proceed to Nha Trang, visit en route: Prenn waterfall - These famous waterfalls located at the foot of Prenn Mountain Pass, a 10 km long pass on te route between Dalat and Ho Chi Minh City, about 100m from the road. Arrival Nha Trang and check - in hotel. Lunch. Visit Long Son pagoda. Free at leisure for sea swimming and enjoy the sandy beach (you may want to try the local fresh seafood at the seaside). Dinner. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 4 NHA TRANG (B, L, D)

Abf in hotel, city tour including - Institute of Oceanography. Proceed to the port and take a boat ride to Tri Nguyen Aquarium - a reputable tourist attraction in the province. The fish in the pond are divided into three categories : ornamental fish, edible fish and carnivourous fish. Standing on the Wharf, visitors can see the vast numerous fishes that live in the lake, Back to city for lunch. continue city tour, overnight in Nha Trang. Dinner. Back to hotel.

Institute of Oceanography - Established in 1923, it was one of the first centres for scientific research in Vietnam. The Marine Animal Museum shows more than 8,000 sea and freshwater specimens as well as living creatures that are kept in glass tanks

Day 5 NHA TRANG - DA NANG (B,L,D)

Abf in hotel, proceed to Da Nang. Visit and lunch en route. Arrival and check in hotel. Dinner. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 6 DA NANG - HOI AN (B, L, D)

Cham Museum

Abf in hotel. Travelling to Hoi An for visiting "ancient town": Ancient house 101, Chinese pagoda, Japanese bridge. Lunch at Hoi An. Return to Da Nang for visiting: Cham museum - originally named Henry Parmentier Museum is located in a quiet area of Danang, built in 1915 according to the ancient motifs of Cham architecture, the museum houses nearly 300 stone and terra-cottaq sculptures made between the 7th and the 15th  centuries that showcases the impressive talents of the Cham civilisation. Marble mountains also called Ngu Hanh Son, are located approximately 8km south-east of Danang City, close to the sea. Emperor Gia Long founder of the Nguyen Dynasty named the five mountains according to the five elements of nature, Fire (Hoa Son), Water (Thuy Son), Metal (Kim Son), Wood (Moc Son) and Earth (Tho Son). Lunch. In the afternoon sea bathing at Non Nuoc beach which stretches for several kilometres to the north and south of Ngu Hanh Son and receives a large number of hours of sun throughout the year. Overnight in Da Nang

Day 7 DA NANG - HUE (B, L, D)

Hue Palace

Abf in hotel, Coach trip to Hue. Visit en route: Hai Van pass - situated on a road between Danang and Hue, there is a beautiful view of a sea in the distance and one has a sensation of being in a paradise of clouds, visit Lang Co village. After lunch, visit Royal Palace and Forbidden castle - The third and innermost fort of the royal complex has a perimeter of 1,225m and is accessible through seven gates. It was formerly for the private use of the kings and their families as well as numerous concubines, the Forbidden Castle is almost isolated from the outside world. Dinner. Overnight in Hue.

Danang is one of the 3 major Cities in Vietnam and Hue was once the Ancient Capital City during the Nguyen Dynasty

Day 8 HUE (B, L, D)

Pagoda

ABF in hotel, boat trip on Perfume river or - his 80km long river owes its name to its fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma. City tour including - Thien Mu Pagoda - also known as Linh Mu Pagoda - one of th most beautiful  and ancient architectural structures of worship in in Hue, Minh Mang tomb- completed in 1843, the tomb of Minh Mang has an air of magnificent and formality and its architectural design blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings, Khai Dinh tomb - unlike other tombs, the construction of this tomb was used with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete.. Lunch. In the afternoon, continue city tour - Dong Ba Market - lying on the left bank of the Perfume River is the main market in Hue. There you can buy local specialties such as simulated antiques, chinaware and conical hats which will make lovely souvenirs. Dinner and night in Hue.

Day 9 HUE - HCM CITY (B, L, D)

Abf in hotel. continue tour and shopping, transfer to airport for flight back to HCM city. Visit China town. Dinner. Overnight in Ho chi minh city. 

Day 10 HCM CITY - CU CHI (B, L, D)

Cuchi Tunnel

Abf in the morning, visit War Museum - historic pictures and warfare machines are displayed in this museum as well as pictures of individuals accounting their stories during the duration of war. Interestingly, the museum also displays chemical warfares that were used against the Liberation Army during the war as well as victims of torture, torture chambers and chemical victims. There are also numerous snapshots by the American War reporters during the whole outcome of war and their opinions and articles as well, Proceed to Cu Chi tour, The tunnels are also approxmately 3-4metres deep and are able to sustain the weight of a 50ton tanks, heavy artillery and bombardment. There is also a live firing range where tourists are able to buy live bullets (own expense) for various types of guns, handguns etc Back to HCM City for lunch, continue city tour shopping including - Tay Son lacqueware workshop.. Back to hotel. Shopping Dinner in restaurant. Back to hotel.

Cu chi tunnel is a  historical tunnel with 200km underground network tunnels which the Liberation Army fought against the Americans in Vietnam War, the tunnels are 60-70cm wide and 80-90cm high but many has been re constructed for easy access to tourists.

Day 11 DEPARTURE (B)

Abf in hotel. Luggage down to lobby. Transfer to Tan son Nhat airport for departure.

Tour cost: USD per person

Tour Includes:	Tour Excludes:
·         English speaking guide ·         Tour Entrance fees ·         Transfers & Transport ·         Meals as indicated ·         Hotel Accomodations	·         Travel insurance ·         Guide or Driver tips ·         Personal expenses ·         emergency transfers.

Price are subject to change during Peak Season & Public Holidays.