N-10. Vietnam Tour Highlight Destinations Duration: 10 Days Routes Hanoi- Halong-Hue-Danang-Hoian-Saigon-Mekong-Saigon

Vietnam Tour Highlight Destinations

Duration: 10 Days

Routes

Hanoi- Halong-Hue-Danang-Hoian-Saigon-Mekong-Saigon

 Vietnam is a country with a long history more than 4000 years and a distinctive culture, and its people offer visitors a memorably warm hospitality and friendliness. In the North, enjoy the beauty of the natural landscapes and magnificent grottoes in Halong Bay, which has been qualified by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage site. this tours bring you from thousand years old capital Hanoi to diversity of Danang and bustling Saigon.

Highlight Vietnam Package Tour

Vietnam the most highlight tourist attraction .

Vietnam is a country with a long history more than 4000 years and a distinctive culture, and its people offer visitors a memorably warm hospitality and friendliness. In the North, enjoy the beauty of the natural landscapes and magnificent grottoes in Halong Bay, which has been qualified by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage site. this tours bring you from thousand years old capital Hanoi to diversity of Danang and bustling Saigon. A one of a kind trip not to be forgotten. From North to South, travel by land, sea and air. Travel your way, fun guaranteed ! all places on tour is Vietnam Highlight

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1: Good morning Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi, we will meet and take you to your hotel, check-in and today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion : Transfer,Tour Guide,Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi, city tour

Visitors touch the heads of stone-made turtoises at Hanoi's Temple of Literature.Depart at 8:00 am, after checking out, from your hotel by van. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho.In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women’s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple).
A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem lake and Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam. We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the early evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Dinner on your own.
Inclusion ; Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch,water puppet tickets

Day 3: Excursion to Halong Bay and Boat Trip.

Ga choi the symbol of Halong Bay

Depart this morning for magnificent Halong Bay, a dedicated UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, to enjoy a boat cruise past the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates). You will note as you cruise between the cliffs that many of them look like fairy-tale castles. Stop at one of the islands and visit one of the caves. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board. Return to Hanoi with the rest of the afternoon and evening to relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion ; Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Halong bay boat, Hotel

Day 4: Fly to Hue/Tour the Old Imperial City.

Royal Gate

Today fly to Hue, Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.
Inclusion ; Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, flight tickets, HotelDay 5: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang.

Tomb of Minh Mang

Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations and is considered one of Hue’s most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.
Inclusion; Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Hotel

Day 6: To Danang/City Sightseeing.

Han River (Danang City)

Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of open air sandstone carvings. Stop at China Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Arrive at your beach resort
Inclusion

Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Hotel

Day 7:Hoian, walking tour in the ancient town

Chua Cau (Pagoda bridge)

The center of Vietnam is home to many of World Heritage Sites and Hoian is one of them. Here in this ancient town of Hoian, 30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River.
Occupied by early western traders in the 16th century, Hoian has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. The original structure of some of these streets still remain almost fully intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with colorful lacquered details and panels engraved
Inclusion

Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Hotel

Day 8: To Saigon/City Sightseeing.

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, the largest Vietnamese city. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is the huge Chinese neighborhood called Colon, which means “Big Market.” Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Stay overnight in Saigon.
Inclusion

Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Hotel,flight tickets

Day 9 :My Tho/Meking River Boat Trip.

Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to your hotel and bid your fellow travelers adieu at your farewell dinner. Stay overnight in Saigon.
Inclusion

Car / van, Entrance fee(s),Tour Guide,Breakfast, lunch, Hotel,

Day 10: Goodbye Vietnam with a lot of memories bring to home.

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have sometime for some more shopping. Then we will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye and hope to see you again soon!
Inclusion

Transfer,Tour Guide

Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion

See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion

Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: sun-glasses & hat, sun-block, hiking shoes, camera and a lot of film

Notes:

We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.

Meals: Vietnam food.

Guide: English speaking guide (on site).

Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.

Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!

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