EXPLORING VIETNAM IN 14 DAYS

Post date: Jul 4, 2014 9:55:16 AM

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (-)

On arrival at Hanoi, our representative will meet you and transfer you to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2 : HANOI - CITY TOUR

After breakfast, you will be rolled into the city tour with a stroll through the "36 streets" in the Old vibrant life of the local people around and the main sites of Hanoi - Hochiminh Mausoleum, the One Pillar pagoda and the Temple of Literature - the Vietname's first university and take the short walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. After lunch, we take a ride to Bat Trang Pottery village - producing a unique style of ceramics and well-known thoughout Vietnam for its beauty.

DAY 3 : HANOI - NINH BINH - HALONG BAY

After breakfast, process to Ninh Binh for visit Bich Dong and Bich Dong pagoda which built on Ngu Nhac mountain. This is regarded as the second most beautiful pagoda in Vietnam after the perfume pagoda. Visit Hoa Luu, the relics of the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century  and the amazing Three Caves, Tam Coc caves which also known as “Halong bay on land”. Keep heading to Halong Bay for Overnight.

DAY 4 : HANOI - HALONG BAY    

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time until transfer to the pier for embarking on cruise followed by cruise briefing. In the afternoon enjoy a delectable lunch as cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island … then we  visit Amazing Cave (Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay. After that it will be free time for going swimming, snap photos or just relax until dinner is served. Overnight on cruise.

DAY 5 : HALONG BAY - HANOI 

Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt before we enjoy breakfast at sunrise. Cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 6 : HANOI - HUE

Free time until tranfer to the airport for flight to Hue. The name means harmony. Reflects the graceful city in the Perfume river, dreaming in the shadow of old palaces and other imperial buildings. A UNESCO World Heritage Hue attracts with its famous Citadel, Palaces, Temples and the Imperial tombs, which show off a great and fascinating past. After that we proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel of Nguyen Dynasty. It is located on the north bank of the river, with an area of 500 ha. After that is a short exploring at Thien Mu Pagoda. Check in hotel. Overnight in Hue.  

DAY 7 : HUE - FULL DAY CITY TOUR        

After breakfast, we take time visiting Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Tomb, one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. Then we take a look at the lifestyle of local people through Dong Ba market. Transfer back to Hotel for your own time.

DAY 8 : HUE - DANANG - HOI AN   

After breakfast, we do check out and transfer to Danang city. On the way to Danang city, we can pass by a beautiful Hai Van Mountain Pass. En route a break at the charming Lang Co beach. Then visit Cham museum in Da Nang - it was founded in 1915 and has become the main museum in Vietnam where exhibits the finest Champa sculpture collection in the world and the Marble  Moutain. After that , we keep going ahead to Hoi An Ancient Town, an important trading port in the 17th and 18 Century. With the architecture and lifestyle, which have changed little over the years, you will be impressed by a charming little town. You will see some old ancient houses and temples, French colonial mansions, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market in town. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 9: HOI AN  

Free day on leisure, you can wander through the atmospheric a charismatic port town virtually intouched by time. Enjoy street food and more. 

DAY 10: HOI AN - DANANG - HOCHIMINH CITY

Free relaxing time until picked up from Hotel and transfer to the airport for flight to Hochiminh. On arrival to Hochiminh, our guide will pick you up and bring you into the city drive for visiting Notra Dame Church, Post office , City Hall, the Opera House with the leisure walking on historical Catinat road and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Dinner and overnight in Hochiminh City.

DAY 11: CU CHI TUNNEL - A HALF DAY CITY TOUR   

This morning begins with a 1 hour and 45 minutes drive to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels stretched for more than 250 kilometers, and was three levels deep, off visitors a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the American war. Transfer back to the city and passing by China Town to find out the culture mixed by Chinese people through Binh Tay Market and one of the oldest Temple Thien Hau. Back to Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Hochiminh.

DAY 12: HOCHIMINH - CAI BE - CAN THO "MEKONG DELTA"        

In the morning you leave the business center - Ho Chi Minh City for a magical trip to Cai Be. After leaving the bustle of the city, the landscape changes to lush rice fields. This area is also known as Vietnam's rice bowl. Upon arrival, proceed to board your private boat for a trip to the floating market of Cai Be and visit some traditional handicrafts around. The trip takes about an hour and you can marvel at islands in the middle of the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy delicacies like the elephant ears fish for lunch. Next we will visit a typical orchard and sample delicious exotic fruits. Late afternoon leave Vinh Long for the ride after the biggest city in the whole Mekong Delta, Can Tho city. Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 13: HOCHIMINH - CAI BE - CAN THO "MEKONG DELTA" 

In the earliest dawn we row through intricate channels to the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta - Cai Rang market, where gather many builders and dealers in the area to sell their goods. Hundreds motorized sampans that are fully loaded with rice, various fruits and handicrafts form a fascinating and vibrant sequence. Let yourself be immersed in the bustling market and is enchanted by its hustle and bustle. We left the market and return to Saigon. We stop on the way in the old house Binh Thuy (5 km away from Can Tho). Return back to Saigon.

DAY 14: HOCHIMINH - TRANSFER OUT

Enjoy leisure time until picked up for a ride to airport to catch the flight back home.

Inclusive of:

•         Hotel twin/triple sharing with daily breakfast

•         Transfer with private air-conditioned vehicle as itinerary 

•         English speaking tour guide

•         Full board standard meals as per itinerary (B= Breakfast / L=Lunch / D=Dinner / Brunch)

•         Drinking water everyday (2 bottles per pax per day)

•         All entrance fees,  excursions as per itinerary

•         Private boat in Halong Bay

Exclusive of:

•         International / Domestic flights

•         Visa fees (Philippines/ Indonesian / Malaysian no need visa to Vietnam & Cambodia)

•         Tipping to local guide & driver 

•         Personal expenses (Drink, Porter, laundry, phone calls,..)

•         Travel Insurance

•         Others not mentioned nor specified above

•         Surcharge for Christmas & New Year or National Holidays

Child Policy (Under 12 years old)

+ Charge 50% of adult  price for sharing room with parents without extra bed.

+ Charge 75% of adult  price for sharing room with parents with extra bed.

+ Charge 100% of Adult price for TWN sharing room

Note:

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Tour Fare: Based on request

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