Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Today arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon),Vietnam.
The city still retains its old charm. A city orientation
tour bring us to the cavernous General Post Office,
the City hall and the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral,
the former Presidential Palace, Tien Hau Pagoda and
the bustling Chinatown of Cholon.
Overnight at Omni Saigon Hotel (L)
Day 2: Saigon
In the morning, we drive to Cu Chi and visit the amazing
complex of underground tunnels. There are more than
200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis
system with many branches connecting to underground
hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. We continue to
Tay Ninh, centre of the Cao-Dai religion founded in
1926, a combination of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism
and Confucianism.
Afternoon is free for your own exploration of the city.
Overnight at Omni Saigon Hotel ( B,L)
Day 3: Saigon/Hue
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight
to Hue, the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty
of emperors from 1802 till 1945. Upon arrival, transfer
to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel
from where the Nguyen emperors once ruled Vietnam. Continue
to Dong Ba Market for a visit before transferring back
to hotel.
Overnight at Morin Hotel or similar ( B,L)
Day 4: Hue / Hoi An
Early morning take a dragon boat upstream to visit the
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's most preserved religious monument
standing on the riverbank with its seven-floor tower.
Then drive directly to Hoi An via Hai van Mountain Clouds
Pass where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline
can be viewed at the summit. Upon arrival in Hoi An,
enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town center and
take in the former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old
Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market with
its stalls brimming with tropical specialties.
Overnight at Victoria Hoi An Hotel( B,L)
Day 5: Hoi An - Danang/Hanoi /Hai Phong
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet and transfer directly to
Hai Phong, a colonial port city. Arrive in Hai Phong,
take a guided city tour including Hang Kenh Temple ,Du
Hang pagoda and a carpet making factory.
Overnight at Heritage Halong Hotel ( B,L)
Day 6: Ha Long - Hanoi
Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area
of outstanding nature beauty. "Dragon descending
to the sea" as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque
Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets from
the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise among the cave-dotted islands
and small fishing boats. A fresh seafood lunch is served
on board. Return Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hotel( B,L)
Day 7: Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital and political center of modern Vietnam,
still retains a vivid charm, with its wide shady tree-lined
boulevards and French architecture. In the morning,
take a guided walking tour, and visit Pho Co Ancient
Town, Historical Museum, Restored Sword Lake, and the
Old Quarter district. The afternoon is free at leisure.
This evening , enjoy a traditional performance by Hanoi's
famed water puppet troupe.
Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hotel( B,L)
Day 8: Hanoi
Depart for homeward flight or extended travel to other
part of the Asia.(B)
Trip Package Price: US$ 1560 per person
Package Price includes:
- Intra city transportation and flights
- Deluxe hotel( or best available)double occupancy
basis
- Daily western breakfast at hotel, daily lunch
- Comprehensive guided tour in private car with all
admissions.
Departure: Guaranteed departure
daily with minimum of two travelers.
* Single hotel room supplement: $ 520
*This is a sample trip itinerary, it can be customised
to meet your interest and schedule.


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