Classic Vietnam 9 days

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HIGH SEASON: FROM OCTOBER - APRIL

VIETNAM

FROM HCMC to HANOI
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9-Day Vietnam Classic

  • Destinations: Vietnam
  • Trip type: Culture
  • Duration: 9 days 8 nights
  • Sight-seeing: HCMC-Cu Chi-Hue-Hoi An-Hanoi-Halong Bay
  • Trip starting: From HCMC to Hanoi or vice versa on request.
  • Hotel : 4-star hotel / 5-star hotel
  • Departure: Daily departure at clients date

Insight Asia Travel would like to introduce you “9-Day Vietnam Classic”.  Starting from the most dynamic Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon), you enjoy an interesting excursion visiting Cu Chi underground tunnels followed by a short fly to the Centre Vietnam where these other two World Heritages Hue Citadel and Hoi An Ancient town await. In the North Vietnam you visit Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and have a wonderful overnight in the World Natural Heritage Site Halong Bay on a deluxe traditional junk.

Day 1. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city | D | Overnight: HCMC

Warm welcome upon your arrival in Tan Son Nhat International Airport – HCMC. Meet your local guide at the airport for a transfer to hotel. Check in. At leisure. Your guide see you again for for a welcome dinner at the Bonsai cruise on the Saigon river. Back to hotel. At leisure.

Day 2. HCMC & Cu Chi tunnels | B - L | Overnight: HCMC

In the morning 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.
Afternoon 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.

Day 3. Fly HCMC - Hue – Sightseeing | B - D | Overnight: Hue

Enjoy free time until transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Your local guide meets you at the airport for a transfer to hotel. Free. At leisure.
In the afternoon you explore the Hue Citadel situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River. Within the Hue Citadel were located not only administrative and military functions of the Empire, but also the Imperial Residence, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and related Royal Palaces.
End of the day you visit the local Dong Ba market – a paradise for snapshots of daily activities.
Evening meeting with your guide again for a Hue Royal style dinner, taste some Royal cuisines at local restaurant.

Day 4. Dragon boat trip - Hue - Hoi An | B - D | Overnight: Hoi An

In the morning you have a Dragon boat trip 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. Leave Hue for Hoi An, another World Heritage site in Central Vietnam. 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 then you enjoy dinner at local restaurant.

Day 5. Hoi An Ancient Town – Fly to Hanoi | B - D | Overnight: Hanoi

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. Transfe to Danang airport for an one-hour flight to Hanoi. Meet your guide at the Noi Bai airport for a transfer to hotel. At leisure. Your guide see you again for a water puppet show – a unique art performance in Vietnam. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6. Hanoi Sightseeing | B - L | Overnight: Hanoi

This full day sightseeing offers you Hanoi’s most interesting places, 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. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Former Prison, Ngoc Son Temple. End your day with a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub. Back to hotel. At leisure.

Day 7. Hanoi – Halong Bay | B - L - D | Overnight: Traditional Junk

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 Demonstation 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.

Day 8. Halong - Hanoi | Brunch | Overnight: Hanoi

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 . 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.

Day 9. Departure | B

Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do last minute souvenir shopping at Hanoi Old Quarter before meeting your guide for transfer to Noi Bai International airport for departure. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us.

Palace Hotel Saigon

Located on a very desired address of the renowned street, Nguyen Hue Boulevard, 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.

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.

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.

MK PREMIER BOUTIQUE HOTEL

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 sophisticati

FLAMINGO CRUISE

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.

REX HOTEL SAIGON

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.

ALLEGRO HOTEL HOIAN

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

IMPERIAL HOTEL HUE

One of the best hotel in Hue, a 16-storey building combined with the modern & classic elements, blends historically architectural details and earthy décor. The hotel is designed to offer an atmosphere of royalty and luxury, traditional and unique style with excellent facilities for all travelers on leisure and business.

PAN PACIFIC HANOI             

Offering picturesque views of the city and the Red River, our Deluxe Room features a stylish bathroom with a refreshing shower and premium amenities. An in-room entertainment system with local and international channels adds to your enjoyment, while a thoughtful work space enables you to handle your professional matters with ease.

ALISA CRUISE

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!

  • Private airport pick-up & drop off with English speaking guide.
  • Private tour with English speaking guide
  • Private boat trip if any
  • Hotel accommodation – Shared in double room
  • Meals with set-menu as stated in the program.
  • B: Breakfast – L: Lunch – D: Dinner
  • Water and tissues on coach
  • All entrance fees
  • All in-tour flights
  • 24/7 hotline support
  • Guarantee 100% money back if not satisfied
  • Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
  • Tour duration less than 15 days, visitors from the following countries do not need a visa to Vietnam: Kingdom of Great Britain, Republic of France, Federal Republic of Germany, Kingdom of Spain, Republic of Italy Japan, Korea, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Russia. 
  • Vietnam 30-day single-entry e-visa can be applied by citizens of: Ireland ; Germany ;  Denmark; United States of America; United Kingdom ; Sweden….(Total 40 countries)
  • International flights & tax
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverages
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas or New Year if any
  • Visa fee
  • Other services not mentioned above

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Loraine Steven | United States | Oct 2016

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