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Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International airport, transfer to Mercure Hanoi La gare Hotel or similar for check in
14.00: Meeting at lobby of the hotel
Afternoon: Panoramic Cyclo tour in the afternoon within the Old quarter followed by a visit to the lake and Ngoc Son Temple
Evening: Drop off at Thang Long theatre for water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. End of the show and transfer to hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at Mercure Hanoi La gare Hotel or similar. |
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Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum only from the outside, his former residence and One Pillar Pagoda.Drive to Halong, 180 km east of Hanoi.
In Halong and board Huong Hai junk (Joint basis), check-in registration (Check-in time between 12.30 and 13.30). Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Seafood lunch on board.
Afternoon: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay will take you to visit some of the islands and caves. Opportunity to swim at Titov beach. (depending on weather condition & water temperature) Enjoy dinner and overnight on board |
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Breakfast on the Junk.
Continue crusing the bay.
Disembark and drive back to Hanoi.
Note: Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Halong Bay (Co Ngu Restaurant) upon disembarkation from Junk (no more lunch on board). Proceed to Hanoi’s International Airport for the flight to Danang. Arrive in Danang. Dinner and accommodation at Hoi An Hotel or similar. |
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Breakfast at hotel
Proceed to Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum; Marble Mountain and China Beach. Back to Hoi An. Lunch at local restaurant Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and a silk workshop.
Dinner and accommodation at Hoi An Hotel or similar. |
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Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Drive to Hue across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Arrival in Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar, then visit Tu Duc tomb, Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon: Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit Imperial Citadel. Dinner and accommodation at Saigon Morin Hotel or similar
Note: When water level in Perfume River is too high the boat trip will be replaced by a Cyclo tour in the city. |
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Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Phubai airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. (when available).
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon visit to the War Remains Museum, former Presidential Palace and quick photo stops at Notre Dame Church, and Central Post Office. (If time permits) Dinner at hotel.
Check in at the hotel.
Accommodation at Equatorial Hotel or similar
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Morning: Excursion to Tay Ninh church, center of the Cao-Daism religion which combines Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism.
Lunch en route.
Afternoon; Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation at Equatorial Hotel or similar. |
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| Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for departure flight to your destination. |
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*Itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights, road conditions and availability of rooms.* |
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