Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVAL - HO CHI MINHOn arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk caf?s. ( If time permits) we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 2

HO CHI MINH - TAY NINH - CU CHI TUNNEL - HO CHI MINHThe incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life.

Day 3

HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINHHeading out of town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta. This plain region boasts the largest rice bowl of Vietnam. On arrival in My Tho we board a boat navigating around the intricate small canals, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands.

Day 4

HO CHI MINH - DANANG - HOI ANToday we begin our exploration of Ho Chi Minh with a drive past the now-demolished wartime American Embassy to the Reunification Palace. This famous edifice was a former residence of the President of Southern Vietnam 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.

Day 5

HOI AN - HUEThe ancient architecture of Hoi An 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 Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market.

Day 6

HUEThe beautiful riverside Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue. We include this in a half day cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside and an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. This impressive landmark is laid in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes, featuring the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues.

Day 7

HUE - HANOIThe exploration of Hue could not be complete without a visit to the Imperial Citadel. Today we have time seeing the massive citadel which contains the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins.

Day 8

HANOI - HALONGToday we commence our sightseeing of Hanoi 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. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a visit to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam's first university, and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history.

Day 9

HALONG - HANOIThe legendary Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. We board a traditional boat for a five hour trip around Halong Bay. This exciting cruise provides us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water.

Day 10

HANOI - DEPARTUREThere is a free time to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.

General Information

Duration:

10 Days

Location Start:

Ho Chi Minh City

Location Finish:

Hanoi

Payment Types:

Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

Chinese, French, English

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Water puppet show

Exclusions -

Single room

Extras -

Surcharge
May be applied depending on hotel conditions however you are advised to contact our sale team to get the full information if you plan a trip in this period.