ESSENTIAL VIETNAM
Tour Code: PL-VN 02

Day 1: Arrival - HANOI

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. HANOI , Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia 's most striking colonial architecture. ( If time permits) we enjoy a short cyclos ride around the old quarter streets. Overnight in HANOI.

Day 2: HANOI- Ha Long

After breakfast, we start our city tour with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidence Palace , Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We then continue our trip 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. After a short visit to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem, we make our way to Halong Bay with stopover at Dong Trieu pottery village. Overnight in HaLong.(B)

Day 3: Ha Long - HANOI

Today, we embark on a boat cruising around Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights. A five hour cruise provides a fantastic view of the magnificent bay, dotted with some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Along the way, we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of many beautiful caves. A seafood lunch on board is some of excitement of the trip. We then return to HANOI, arriving in time to see an evening performance of HANOI's famous water puppets. Overnight in HANOI. (B,L)

Day 4: HANOI- Hue

There is free time for your own exploration of the town and catching up on some shopping area before you board a flight to Hue, Vietnam's last feudal capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs. After checking into hotel, we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River, stopping along the way at the bustling Dong Ba Market, the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda as well as the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue- DANANG - Hoi an

The sightseeing tour of Hue continues with a visit to the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. We drive south to Hoi An which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The route is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. The view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam's most impressive panoramic scenes. Along the way, we make stop in Danang City for a visit to the display of Cham's sculptures before continuing on to the sensational Marble Mountains, and have a swim at the China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An. (B)

Day 6: Hoi An

The tranquillity and charm of Hoi An with its low tiled houses and assembly halls scattered along the small streets make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. After breakfast, we will have time strolling around the town to explore the lively market and visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the many temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Today ends with a boat trip on the Thu Bon River, which gives us some opportunities to enjoy the scenic countryside and visit craft villages of Thanh Ha and Kim Bong. Overnight in Hoian. (B)

Day 7: Hoi An - Nha Trang

An early morning flight to Nha Trang. This picturesque coastal town is an ideal place for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape. (B)

Day 8: Nha Trang Relax

Relax at leisure , no guide, no car( Option choice : you may have boat trip to island for your own visit) (B)

Day 9: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh

After breakfast we depart for Ho Chi Minh with stop at some beautiful beaches enroute. O/n in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi -Ho Chi Minh

Today, we spend a half day seeing Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. We pass the site of the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office . After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale! We then drive this afternoon, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B)

Day 11: Ho chi Minh - Mekong - Ho Chi Minh

Heading out of town, we travel by road to My Tho Province. On arrival, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the Mekong Delta, which is a great way to observe the local lyfestyle close-up. We pass through the lush green vegetation before arriving at an orchard where there are some opportunities to visit the various fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with seasonal fruits, we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon's Chinatown, which is crammed with fascinating temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Departure

There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure. (B)

• Including:
• All accommodation at hotel based on twin shared room.
• All transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver.
• Meals as indicated, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
• English/French speaking guide.
• Boat trip as program.
• All entrance fee.
• Travel Insurance.
• Excluding:
• Internation air ticket and airport tax
• Domestic air ticket and airport tax.
• Vietnam entry visa
• Personal expenses and tips.
• Other meals and drinks not mentioned.
• Note:
• Net price domestic ticket: HAN-HUI 55USD /Pax (price should change without prior notice)

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