Vietnam Tour 8 days/ 7 nights

Itinerary in brief :

Itinerary in detail :

Upon arrival, you are met at the Noi Bai airport and transferred to the hotel by your private guide. Check-in and relax after a long flight. In the late afternoon, enjoy the Water Puppet Show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art is originated from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. Overnight in Hanoi

Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. We visit out side of the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), 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 city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups several. Visit Hoan Kiem lake and take cyclo tour in the old quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel and then start a 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  Dinner on board. Overnight on Junk

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

In the morning, we start our city tour to visit the Citadel and Imperial Purple city, imposing Thien Mu pagoda and board the trip from here for a cruise on Perfume river, stop to visit the Honchen temple. We then disembark the board for a visit to Tuduc royal tomb. Afternoon leaving Hue, we continue our south bound journey to the old trading town of Hoi An. The scenery en route is very beautiful. We make a stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass to admire the stunning views north to Lang Co beach and south to Danang City. Continue on our way down to the other side and head to Da Nang where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arrive in Hoi An, check in the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian

Morning we will visit Hoi An town with ancient merchants' houses, a Phuc Kien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful riverside markets, workshops where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. Guests learn how the lanterns are made then have a chance to create their own lanterns, from designing the frame to gluing the cloth. Afternoon transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon. On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time for free. Overnight in Saigon

Morning after having breakfast, depart for 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 Vietcong in the American war.  Afternoon, we take a half day of city tour to visit all famous sites of this bustling city. The first destination is the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, followed by some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral. Apart from the religious meaning, the even more special captivating point of this Cathedral is its special neo-Romanesque style of architecture. Next, it is on to the Old Saigon Post Office. After visiting the Jade Emperor Pagoda, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is firstly well-known as the place for real Vietnamese food. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offer guests many freshly delicious dishes. You also can find any goods for daily use as well as variety of eye-catching local handicrafts, souvenirs here. Overnight in Saigon.

In the morning transfer to My Tho town, we continue to Ben Tre by passing to Rach Mieu beautiful bridge. Arrival in Bentre town, take a boat trip around Ben Tre River. Enjoying sightseeing local activities on river. Stop to see how people make bricks, salts, coconut workshop. Boat on Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to see some family making mats. Take motor cart (Xe loi) pass by rice fields and vegetable plains to know how to culture in country. Stop to Mekong Green, local restaurant by the river for lunch. In the afternoon, take rowing boat along water palm creek and a long Cai Coi creek. Stop to see rice workshop before back to Ben Tre town, where we  visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to airport for flight back home.