Essential Vietnam
Essential Vietnam
Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of four World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. Also on the tour Hanoi the capital with its fascinating Old Quarter, Hue - the Imperial City of the 1
- Duration of 8 Days
- Starts at 08.30 am
- Finishes at 05.30 pm
- Phone: 84.8.9203194
- Fax: 84.8.9203197
- (hotels)

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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (D)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City
A morning city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, takes in the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquerware factory and Thien Hau Pagoda in the citys bustling Chinatown. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Flight to Danang - Hoi An - Hue
After breakfast transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the short flight to the central port city of Danang. On arrival in Danang transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful market. Leave Hoi An early in the afternoon for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through Danang before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Arrive in Hue late in the afternoon and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hue. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Hue Boat trip along Perfume river
A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hues best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Hue - Flight ti Hanoi - Halong
Transfer to Hue Airport (Phu Bai) after breakfast for the short flight to Hanoi, the modern day capital of Vietnam. Transfer by road to Halong on arrival in Hanoi. Overnight in Halong. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Halong - Hanoi
A morning cruise in a private junk on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay, among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands. The cruise ends with a fresh seafood lunch on board. Return to Hanoi by road in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Hanoi City
A full day city tour of Vietnams capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. After lunch in town continue to the Museum of Ethnology and end the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.B,L,D)
Day 8: Departure from Hanoi
Departure day. At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for onward flight. End of services (B)
General Information
- Duration:
- 8 Days
- Location Start:
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Location Finish:
- Hanoi City
- Payment Types:
- Cash, Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer
- We Speak:
- Japanese, German, French, English, Chinese
Extra Information
- Inclusions -
- All entrance and sightseeing fees in the program
- Exclusions -
- All drinks & Other meals does not indicate in the program
- Extras -
- Notes:
Upgrades to 4-star hotels, please add US$ 135 per person
(Surcharge for single room of 4-star hotels: US$ 245)
Hotels to be used:
3-star category:
Hanoi: Galaxy/ Hoa Binh
Halong: Cong Doan/ Post Office
Hue: Festival/ Thuan Hoa
Hoian: Indochine/ Hoian
Saigon: Metropole/ Vien Dong
4-star category:
Hanoi: Sunway/ Guoman
Halong: Saigon Halong/ Heritage
Hue: Huong Giang/ Abalone
Hoian: Vinh Hung resort/ Pacific
Saigon: Grand/ Rex
Remark: (B) - Breakfast, (L) - Lunch, (D) Dinner
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