Hello Vietnam in style 12 days

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12-Day Hello Vietnam Travel in style

  • Destination: Vietnam
  • Trip type: Luxury Holidays
  • Duration: 12 days 11 nights
  • Sightseeing: Hanoi-Halong Bay–Hue-Hoi An-Saigon-Cu Chi-Mekong Delta.
  • Trip starting: From Hanoi to HCMC or vice versa on request.
  • Hotel : 4 star/ 5 star hotel
  • Departure: Daily departure at clients date

Hello Vietnam Travel in style offers you the most classic visiting 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.
Especially, in each city, you are offered the Free Choice Sightseeing with a list of all city attractions so that you can select and decide where you like to see on your own. Free Choice Street Food and Free Choice Dining with different local cuisines at different restaurants is also included. Authentic Experience – Doing the things locals do. 

Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi | Meal: D | Overnight: Hanoi

Warm welcome upon your arrival in Hanoi by your local guide.  Private transfer to your hotel located in the downtown.  Enjoy a cyclo riding around Hanoi Old Quarter with last stop at the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theater for a Water Puppet Show – a unique art performance. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Hanoi Free Choice Sightseeing - Free Choice Dining | Overnight: Hanoi

Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year old city offer you its unique images that totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm and unique intermingle with a French legacy wide, tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.

Different people, different interests and tastes. The following Free Choice Sightseeing, Free Choice Street Food and Free Choice Dining will offer you the best things that Hanoi has to offer and satisfy you with a personalize discovery and authentic experience. Please select one choice from the below three Free Choice and enjoy the day in Hanoi.

Free Choice Sightseeing – Hanoi city
1. Full-day Hanoi city tour
2. Half-day Hanoi city tour & One of Hanoi Surroundings.

Free Choice Hanoi Surroundings
1. Bat Trang pottery villages
2. Van Phuc silk village.
3. Duong Lam Ancient village.
4. Dong Ho painting village

Hanoi Free Choice Street Food – Authentic experiences
1. “ Pho Hanoi “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
2. “ Banh Cuon “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
3. “ Bun Cha Hanoi “followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink4.
4. “ Bo kho – Beef Stew ” followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink

Hanoi Free Choice Dining:
1. “ Cha Ca Hanoi “ in Hanoi Old Quarter area at local restaurant.
2. Vegetarian set-menu at local restaurant
3. Vietnamese set-menu at French building restaurant
4. Vietnamese cuisine a-la-carte at Ngon restaurant
5. KOTO restaurant. Know One Teach One unique restaurant.

Free Choice Sightseeing – Hanoi city in details
Half-day city tour (Maximum 4 places) | Full-day city tour  ( Maximum 7 places)

+ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
+ One Pillar Pagoda
+ Quan Thanh Temple
+ Temple of Literature
+ Bach Ma Temple
+ Hanoi Ancient House
+ Tran Quoc pagoda
+ Ngoc Son Temple
+ Vietnam Military History Museum
+ Vietnam National Museum of History
+ Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
+ Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Note: Museums closed on Monday. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closed on Monday and Friday and every afternoon

Free Choice Hanoi Surrounding in details

Bat Trang pottery village
About 13 kilometers south east of Hanoi center, Bat Trang village, established in 14th or 15th century, is famous for ceramic and pottery products of high quality such as vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products which have been exported worldwide.

Van Phuc silk village:
About 8 km southwest of Ha Noi, Van Phuc silk village is well known for its traditional sericulture, weaving, and silk products for a long-lasting history of more than two thousand years. The village makes more than 2 million meters of silk per year and is an ideal place for silk products & souvenirs

Duong Lam Ancient village.
Duong Lam ancient village, some 60km to the west of Hanoi, has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years. One special thing about the village is that most of the buildings here are made of laterite and mud, two materials that are abundant in the area. The village also has its prestige as two of Vietnam’s kings, Phung Hung (761-802) and Ngo Quyen (896-944) were born in here.

Dong Ho paintings village
Dong Ho paintings village,  30 km to the East of Hanoi, or Vietnamese woodblock prints is a distinct Vietnamese folk art. Dong Ho paintings reflect people’s innermost feelings. Dong Ho paintings is made of  of bark of a tree called “Dzo. Colors of the painting are refined from various kinds of tree leaves that people can easily find in Vietnam. Dong Ho paintings have about 300 years of history in the north of Vietnam. It is always considered a symbol of traditional culture and aesthetic value of Vietnam.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay | Meal: B - L - D| Overnight: Traditional Junk

In the morning you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via the Red River Delta. Enjoy welcome drink onboard then start cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay while lunch is served. Stop to visit and explore Vung Vieng fishing village by bamboo boat or you can have a kayak around Vung Vieng area. Time to relax, sunbath or swimming at Ban Chan Beach. Back to the junk to enjoy the sunset cocktail while the boat is cruising to Cong Do area docking for overnight.  BBQ dinner followed by some activities of board games or squid fishing.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi | Meal: B - D | Overnight: Hanoi

Early bird with exercises with Tai chi on the sundeck then enjoy a light breakfast.Explore Thien Canh Son Cave. Watching fruits carving demonstration. Enjoy Ha Long Bay scenery while the junk boat cruising back to shore. Rejoin your car for journey back to Hanoi.  Enjoy one of the below Free Choice before backto your hotel for relax and at leisure.

Free Choice Activities
+ Some glasses of “Bia hoi Hanoi ” at local pub.
+ Foot massage.

Day 5: Fly to Hue | Meal : B - D | Overnight: Hue

Enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Located in central Vietnam, the World Cultural Heritage Site Hue used to be the Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1945. Your local guide meet you at the airport for a transfer to hotel.  At leisure.  Evening you meet your guide again for a Hue Royal style dinner, taste some Royal cuisines at local restaurant.

Day 6: Hue Free Choice Sightseeing - Free Choice Dining | Overnight: Hue

Besides Hue citadel and tombs, Hue still has a lot to offer you. Hue Sightseeing Freedom of Choice and Meal options will satisfy you. Please select one of the Hue city options and one of the Hue Surroundings options to explore Hue by your own way.

Free Choice Sightseeing – Hue City:
1. Full-day Hue city tour
2. Half-day Hue city tour & One of Hue Surroundings

Free Choice Hue Surroundings
1. Phuoc Tich ancient village
2. Thanh Toan village
3. Hue Street Food Tour (Joined group )

Hue Free Choice Street Food  – Authentic experiences
1. “ Bun bo Hue” “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
2. “ Banh khoai “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
3. “ Cơm Hến “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
4. “ Nem lụi Hue “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink

Hue Free Choice Dining
1. Hue vegetarian food at local restaurant
2. Vietnamese set-menu at local restaurant
3. Dinner with Vietnamese traditional songs on the dragon boat.

Hue Free Choice Sightseeing in details
Half-day city tour (Maximum 4 places) | Full-day city tour  ( Maximum 7 places)

1. Dragon boat to visit the Thien Mu pagoda
2. King Minh Mang’s tomb
3. King Tu Duc’s tomb
4. King Khai Dinh’s tomb
5. King Gia Long’s tomb
6, Hue Citadel Complex
7. Notre Dame Cathedral
8. Tu Hieu pagoda
9. Dong Ba market – a paradise for snapshots of daily activities.

Free Choice Hue Surroundings in details

Phuoc Tich ancient village
Located on the bank of leisurely O Lau River, about 30 kilometers from center of Hue city, Phuoc Tich village, built in 1470, is the symbol of architecture of the central region and famous for traditional pottery.  Trip to Phuoc Tich village offers you a view of Centre Vietnam countryside, too.

Thanh Toan village
This is one of the most beautiful villages in Hue. The village, 8km east of Hue, is famous for its beautiful roads, peaceful rural landscape, particularly the tile-roofed bridge,  communal houses, clan worshiping houses, traditional festivals, farming practices and local people’s daily activities. You also can join in the village market and taste some local culinary specialties like Hen rice, fish-pancakes, and a wide variety of rice noodles.

Hue Street Food Tour (Joined group )
This 4-hours cyclo riding offers you to taste many kinds of Hue street food learn about the culinary and the culture of Hue, explore the daily life of Hue as well as good opportunities to take pictures.

Day 7: Hue – Hoi An | Meal : B - D | Overnight: Hoi An

Today you leave Hue for Hoi An, another World Heritage site in the Central Vietnam. Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in south-east Asia and characterized by a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture. Formerly known as Faifo, the ancient riverside town of Hoi An was a major trading port from the 16th to the 19th century. 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.  On the way to Hoi An you may like to stop at one of the interesting places:
1. Linh Ung pagoda (White Lady Buddha )
2. Museum of Cham Sculpture
3. Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village

Day 8: Hoi An Free Choice Sightseeing - Free Choice Dining | Overnight: Hoi An

Your stay in the Hoi An Ancient town will be full of interesting. Please select two of the Free Choice Sightseeing – Hoi An  & Surroundings to start your interesting day in Hoi An.

Free Choice Sightseeing – Hoi An  & Surroundings.

Walking in Hoi An Ancient town
Walking tour to explore the town with old houses, narrow streets and stop to visit the lantern makers, Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Handicraft workshop.

Tra Que Vegetable village by bicycle
Where you can join with gardening activities as preparing the land and fertilizing  with seaweed from the local lake, prepare food and join lunch with a local family. It is also good time to relax and learn more about the Vietnamese village.

Kim Bong Carpentry village by boat
Formed in the 15 th century by Vietnameses from the Northern Vietnam, Kim Bong carpentry developed vigorously and the occupational village was established with three groups: Ancient architectural construction, civil wooden furniture and shipbuilding. Many carpenters from this village worlked to build Hue Citadel

My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary dates from the 4th to the 13th centuries. It was a unique culture on the coast of contemporary Vietnam, owing its spiritual origins to the Hinduism of India. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower temples in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. The My Son Sanctuary is a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia.

Free Choice Hoi An Street Food – Authentic experiences
1. “ Rice & Chicken”
2. “ Banh Xeo Hoi An “
3. “ Cao Lau Hoi An”
4. “ Mi Quang ”

Hoi An Free Choice Dining:
1. Hoi An cuisine set-menu at local restaurant.
2. Dinner on the beach at local restaurant.
3. BBQ fresh seafood on the beach at local restaurant.
4. Relaxing Dinner Cruise on the Hoai river and the Thu Bon river

Day 9: Fly to Ho Chi Minh city | Free Choice Sightseeing | Meal: B - D | Overnight: HCMC

Again you take an one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh city. This is 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. HCMC Sightseeing Freedom of Choice will show you more about this city. You have dinner on the Lady Hau cruises on the Saigon river.

Free Choice Sightseeings – HCMC ( Maximum 4 places)
+ The Reunification Palace
+ Municipal Theatre – City Post Office – Notre-Dame Cathedral
+ War Remnants Museum
+ Vinh Nghiem pagoda
+ Hoang De pagoda
+ Ben Thanh market

Day 10: HCMC Free Choice Surroundings | Meal: B | Overnight: HCMC

You have a whole day to explore the HCMC surroundings. Please select two of the below Free Choice Surroundings ( one of you select Full-day Cao Dai Holysee temple & Cu Chi tunnels) to spend the day in the most dynamic city in Vietnam.

Free Choice HCMC Surroundings

Half-day Cu Chi tunnels
Around 70 kilometers northwest of HCMC, Cu Chi Tunnel is right near the so-called “Iron Triangle” of Southern Vietnam. 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.

Half-day China town & Thien Hau pagoda
The western part of the city is dominated by Cholon (Chinatown), a thickly settled district rife with teahouses and pagodas and the famous Binh Tay Market. Visit the Thien Hau pagoda which features interesting Chinese-Buddhist style architecture and interiors with pagodas, courtyards, altars and paintings. Chinatown is also home to the Cholon Mosque and Cha Tam, a small Catholic cathedral.

Full-day Cao Dai Holysee temple & Cu Chi tunnels
In the morning you drive to visit Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh and observe the midday service. This temple is the cathedral of the Cao Daism religion and home of the Divine Eye, the official symbol of this unique religion. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. On the way back you stop to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Very famous in the wartime with its smart and complicated.

Free Choice Street Food – Authentic experiences
1. “ Banh mi” “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
2. “ Hu tieu Saigon “ followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/
1. “ Banh canh ” followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
3. “ Banh xeo  ” followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink
4. “ Com tam” followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee/tea/softdrink

HCMC Free Choice Dining :
1. Vegetarian set-menu at local restaurant
2. Vietnamese set-menu at French building restaurant
3. South Vietnamese buffet at local restaurant

Day 11: Mekong Delta Excursion | Meal: B - L | Overnight: HCMC |

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.

Day 12: Departure HCMC | Meal : B

Today is the last day of your trip. Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do last minute souvenir shopping before meeting your guide for transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is an iconic award-winning colonial and neo-classical luxury hotel located in the heart of the old city. It is the ideal choice in Hanoi for business and leisure travelers as well as for weddings, conferences and social events. The hotel offers 364 rooms and suites together with three signature restaurants, three bars, seven function rooms, a heated swimming pool, the luxurious Le Spa du Metropole, complimentary WIFI and a unique Path of History tour.

President Cruise

The President Experience is an experience par excellence. Step aboard this sumptuous floating hotel as it glides through the world’s most magnificent seascape, with Michelin star dining, jazz band entertainment, your own private butler, and the most generous cabins found anywhere in Halong Bay. The 46-cabin cruise ship enjoys two capacious sundecks with wrap-around views, an outdoor Jacuzzi from which to gaze at evening sunsets, and an on board spa from renowned Vietnamese wellness group Kaia. Vietnam’s Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites: An unmissable and world-famous destination. President Cruises is the only ship in the bay to offer everything that will ensure an outstanding and unforgettable experience.

Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort 

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 embodies the subtle and unique connection of treasured traditional style and Vietnamese modern art vibrancy. The resort offers the harmony of soothing natural environment and local culture. Delicious meals, sound sleep, and the peaceful life of our quiet countryside combine to refresh your spirits and make you feel rejuvenated. Our warm-hearted staff thrive to make you feel at home.

Fusion Maia Da Nang 

Offering a stunning beachfront location and a range of elegant private pool villas, plus Fusion’s unique “all-spa inclusive” and “breakfast anywhere, anytime” services, Fusion Maia Da Nang is, we think, the sort of place to lose yourself and find yourself, all at the same time. For unforgettable cultural encounters, our picturesque resort is located within easy reach of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Blending healthy living with understated luxury, Fusion Maia Da Nang is more than a resort – it’s a way of life. With an emphasis on wellness, sensibility, and refreshingly original concepts, our core values can be found in everything we do here. Ideal for couples, honeymooners, solo travelers, or families, the art of relaxation is available to all.

Park Hyatt Saigon

One of the Best Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
Discover urban luxury with a combination of sophisticated design, handcrafted details, and modern-day comforts at Park Hyatt Saigon. Enjoy the world-class restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and our tranquil spa. Park Hyatt Saigon looks forward to welcoming you with warm and dignified service for the ultimate personalised luxury experience.

  • Private airport pick-up & drop off
  • Private sightseeing tour with English speaking guide
  • Private boat trip as per tour program
  • Hotel accommodation – Shared in double room
  • Meals as stated in the program
  • 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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