12-Day Hello Vietnam trip Hello Vietnam and welcome to Vietnam, one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. Spreading along the eastern edge of the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam offer tourists the legendary world of Halong Bay, the colorful charm of Central Highlands and the criss-cross waterways of the Mekong Delta. The country boasts a marvelous coastline of 3,260km dotted with white sandy beaches, tranquil bays and vivid coral reefs. Moreover, with a tropical monsoon climate, all parts of the country are mostly warm the whole year round, which is ideal for those who love sunny weather. ON REQUEST ON REQUEST Warm welcome upon your arrival in Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi. Meet your local guide at the airport for a transfer to hotel. Check in. At leisure. Your guide see you again for a water puppet show – a unique art performance in Vietnam. Enjoy welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Back to hotel. At leisure. This full day sightseeing offers you Hanoi’s most interesting places ( Feel free to personalize your day with an unlimited attractions of Hanoi ) including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, House-on-Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda originally constructed in the sixth century. Street Food Tasting: Time to taste some Hanoi famous street food as: Pho Hanoi ; Banh Cuon ; Bun Cha Hanoi followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Former Prison, Ngoc Son Temple. Back to hotel. At leisure. In the morning you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via the Red River Delta. Welcome on board upon arrival Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy a welcome drink. Brief introduction by the cruise manager. Cabin check-in. Lunch is served while the cruise is sailing and passing by thousand of unknown islets. Stop at the Pearl Farm village. Take a kayak around Pearl Farm village. Continue to the Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming or climb up to the peak of the Titop for the panorama view of the Halong bay. Return to the cruise. Join in the Cooking Demonstration by the cruise chef to prepare some Vietnamese dishes followed by the Sunset Cocktail on the Sundeck followed by a Vietnamese set menu dinner. Evening you are free to join some cruise activities including chat around the bar, watching movies of Vietnamese films, playing cards, playing chess, reading or try your luck with squid fishing. Early bird to join Tai Chi on the sundeck. Enjoy sunrise at the bay followed by a light breakfast. Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes to explore the cave one of the most beautiful cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Back to the cruise. Cabin check-out . Light lunch is served while the cruise is sailing and passing by thousand of unknown islets. Disembarkation. Rejoin your car back to hotel in Hanoi. At leisure. Enjoy your free time until transfer to No Bai Airport for flight to Hue. Located in central Vietnam, Hue used to be the Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945 and is recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Meet your local guide at the Phu Bai Airport – Hue for a transfer to your hotel. In the evening you enjoy a Hue Citadel Royal style dinner at local restaurant. In the morning you have a Dragon boat cruising on the Perfume river to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in the country. From there you rejoin your car to visit the king Minh Mang’s tomb and king Tu Duc’s tomb. Time to taste some Hue famous street foods: Bun bo Hue ; Banh khoai ; Nem lụi Hue. In the morning you leave Hue for Hoi An, another World Heritage site in Central Vietnam. Hoi An used to be an international trade center by sea on the east area in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was the busiest trading port during the reign of Nguyen as merchants from Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, Holland stopped over to exchange and purchase commodities. Journey to Hoi An is travelling over the Hai Van pass where you have a stop for a panoramic view over the Lang Co beach before arriving your hotel in Hoi An. At leisure. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant. In the morning you have a walk to explore the Hoi An Ancient town with old houses, narrow streets, moss-grown walls, lantern makers. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Handicraft workshop and enjoy traditional arts performance. Time to taste some Hoi An famous street food as: 1. Rice & Chicken ; Banh mi Hoi An ; Cao Lau Hoi An. Afternoon you ride by bicycle about 3km from Hoi An town to Tra Que Vegetable village, “the loveliest village on earth”. At the village you can experience of being a farmer, take photos of rice field and vegetable village, enjoy a leisurely walk taking and a stunning sunset or take a foot massage with the ingredients from Tra Que herbs and surround yourself with stunning landscape. Ride back to the town. At leisure. Again you take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city, a city full of surprises. The city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings and offers plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic, attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife. In the morning you drive to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. This underground complex is a must-see when you are in HCMC. You are invited to crawl around in the safer parts of the tunnel system or try a shooting range where you can fire a number of assault rifles, such as the M16 rifle or AK-47, as well as a light machine gun like the M60. Back to HCMC. At leisure. Today you have am excursion to the Mekong Delta. Surrounded by thousands of crisscrossed canals, life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, most of the villages are often accessible by rivers and canals rather than by road. Upon arrival you take a motor-boat to explore the Thoi Son islet, one of the four famous islets ( Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix). Following a village path passing local houses to visit some family-run coconut candy mills then you take a horse-cart from village to village. Enjoy lunch with local special dishes followed by the “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, a very common art activity in the Mekong Delta performed by local people. Back to HCMC. At leisure. Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do last minute souvenir shopping at the downtown before meeting your guide for transfer to Tan Son Nhat International airport for departure. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us. MK Premier Hotel combines traditional culture and modern design, hosting 65 rooms uniquely designed to give an unexpected experience to Hanoi and its visitors a dynamic and unforgettable hospitality experience. Ideally located at the heart of the beautiful and historic old quarter of Hanoi and Vietnam’s famous 36 streets. MK Premier Boutique hotel offers an atmosphere that is at once refined, remembered and inspires traditional Vietnamese style and old world sophistication. We are one of few cruises line in Halong Bay with fully equipment, the highest safety standards with sonar, radars. Each cabin is provided modern alarm devices linked to a central monitoring system, smoke sensor, fire extinguishers, hydrant and hoses, life jacket and clear emergency instructions. Hue Riverside Boutique Resort & Spa Ideally located on the bank of the Perfume River with a unique view of the Van Thanh Temple just opposite the river and best place for those who would like to experience a rich local Vietnamese village culture, surrounded by stunning organic rice fields, traditional garden houses from the very moment of your arrival. Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel is a luxurious resort with a variety of services to make your stay enjoyable. Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel with 91 luxurious rooms, with a sophisticated modern design. Our services include: swimming pool, restaurant, conference room, gym, modern spa that we consider will meet your needs from travel, entertainment, convalescence. Located on a very desired address of the renowned street, Nguyen Hue Boulevard, it takes 8km from Tan Son Nhat International Air-Port, few steps for shopping areas, traditional boutique shops and entertainment venues of Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue Streets, a walking distance to Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh Status square, Opera House, Ben Thanh market, Ho Chi Minh City town hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace and many commercial buildings around the corners, let the Palace hotel Saigon charm you throughout your stay. With great views of West Lake of Hanoi’s West Lake, Truc Bach Lake or the Red River, Pan Pacific Hanoi is an oasis of calm in a bustling city. Be it for a short or extended stay, our five-star rooms and serviced suites feature tastefully furnished interiors and thoughtful amenities offer you comfort and convenience. The Princess of the Ocean – Expect More Than A Cruise, ALISA CRUISE set out to be a different kind of other cruises. One that not only celebrated cruise with the rich services, but that also brought a feeling of connection among people. 5-star Alisa Cruises, named after as a princess, expressing the luxury, noble and exquisite! Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa is ideally located in the quiet countryside in rustic village setting surrounding by lush tranquil gardens, yet near to famous historical landmarks and the city of Hue. The resort offers the harmony of soothing natural environment and local culture. Our warm-hearted staff thrive to make you feel at home. Located at the doorstep of the Ancient Town, Allegro Hoi An possesses the local authentic wood carving design and stylish suites. Whether you are a first timer or a lifelong lover, the boutique hotel always knows how to hint at the antique charms Hoi An Strategically located at the best of downtown Saigon, the Rex is a luxury 5 stars hotel heritage dating back to early 20th century when it was originally opened as a French garage. For over 90 years, as a landmark, as well as a witness of the ups and downs of the city’s history, the Rex was rebuilt to become one of the city’s most incredible addresses. It prides itself to offer guests many high-class facilities including 286 individually designed guestrooms, a range of function & meeting room’s ideal for wedding, business or events, a health club, and four in-house restaurants, cafe and bar. ``We just got back. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it was. We loved every place we stayed. You're a gem. As to the countries themselves: I was totally thrilled, fascinated, absorbed. Hope to do another trip to the region soon. Thanks for all your help.`` Multi-Country Culture Only 11 days but you will visit almost the most highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia. with its cities, World Heritages and chance to taste some of world-wide famous local dishes. Vietnam Culture My Vietnam trip 14 days offers almost Vietnam highlights: Hanoi, Halong Bay in the Red River Delta, the Central Vietnam: Hue, Hoi An and HCMC, Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta...
Vietnam Culture Staring from HCMC, you will explore its historical attractions and colorful outdoor markets then visit the Cu Chi, join in the floating market , explore the Central Vietnam..
12-Day Hello Vietnam
Day 1. Welcome to Hanoi | D | Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2. Hanoi Sightseeing – Street Food | B - L | Overnight: Hanoi
Day 3. Hanoi – Halong Bay | B - L - D | Overnight: Traditional Junk
Day 4. Halong Bay - Hanoi | Brunch | Overnight: Hanoi
Day 5. Fly to Hue – Sightseeing | B - D | Overnight: Hue
Day 6. Hue Sightseeing – Street Food | B – L | Overnight: Hue
Afternoon you have a private tour to explore the Hue Citadel comprising three circles of Royal Citadel and Forbidden Citadel. Visit Dong Ba market, located on a bank of the Perfume river and is a paradise for snapshots of daily activities.
Day 7. Hue – Hoi An | B - D | Overnight: Hoi An
Day 8. Hoi An Town - Street Food – Tra Que village | B – L | Overnight: Hoi An
Day 9. Fly to HCMC - Sightseeing | B - D | Overnight: HCMC
Afternoon you visit some famous attractions such as Reunification Palace, Municipal Theatre, City Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral and War Remnants Museum then having a walk through the city downtown and end up at the Ben Thanh market, the city’s biggest market. Enjoy dinner at the Bonsai cruise on the Saigon river.
Day 10. Cu Chi tunnels | B | Overnight: HCMC
Day 11. Mekong Delta Excursion | B - L | Overnight: HCMC
Day 12. Departure HCMC | B
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