Vietnam Holiday 14 Days / 13 Nights Day 1: Hanoi arrival Place Transport: Air Plane Todays Activities: Hanoi arrival Meals: None Detailed Itinerary: Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the Travel To Vietnam Online LOGO & your name. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined, with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe elderly people practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade. Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: Hanoi full day city tour Meals: B, L Detailed Itinerary: You are met with Travel To Vietnam Online at 08:30am in the hotel lobby and then start to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum. Later to visit The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance influence that Vietnamese society has placed on education. Lunch is at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to visit Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the grounds. Transfer back to city centre to visit to visit Hoa Lo Prison - the Hanoi Hilton, was a prison used by the French colonists in Vietnam for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for prisoners of war during the Vietnam War and then enjoy One hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! This evening, enjoy a Water Puppet Show – a favourite experience for all visitors to Vietnam. Originated in the 10th century, water puppetry is a unique folk art that cannot be found anywhere in the world but Vietnam. Dinner is on your own! Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long bay cruise Place Transport: Cruise Todays Activities: Hanoi - Ha Long bay cruise Meals: B, L, D Detailed Itinerary: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by Travel to Vietnam’s car and driving to Halong City through the scenic countryside. Stopover on the way to refresh. Arriving in Halong boat pier at around 12: 00. Welcome on Cruise and set sails through the Bay while lunch is serverd. Passage into the magical Bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a spectacular view of the Bay dotted with the Cruise golden sails, go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later afternoon, other choices for kayaking or simply taking a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on the Cruise, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later, unwind at fantastic restaurant. A visit to the north is not complete without experiencing the spectacular views of more than 3,000 limestone karsts in Ha Long Bay. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994, Ha Long Bay is a naturalist’s dream. Sculpted into strange shapes by the wind and weather, the karsts hide deserted beaches, many magnificent caves, and hidden lagoons that may only be reached by chinks in the cliffs that are revealed at low tide. Day 4: Halong bay - Hanoi Place Transport: Cruise Todays Activities: Halong bay - Hanoi Meals: B, L Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, free at leisure for swimming. Another wonderful cruise to visit Luon cave by a small bamboo boat, Tortoise island, Man’s Head island. Have lunch on boat then cruise back Ha Long city. Say goodbye to the crew and return to Hanoi with balance of time at leisure. Dinner is on your own tonight. Day 5: Hanoi - Fly to Hue - Hue city tour 1/2 day Place Transport: Air Plane Todays Activities: Hanoi - Fly to Hue - Hue city tour 1/2 day Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, Travel To Vietnam Online picks up and transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival, youll be met and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch is suggested at local restaurant on your own today. While imperial rule ended more than six decades ago, the central city of Hue still bears the marks of its royal past. From 1802 to 1945 Hue was home to 13 Nguyen emperors, whose palaces and tombs provide fascinating glimpses into the luxurious and secretive world of the court. During this period, the Imperial City was built according to the practices of Feng Shui that dictates the location and shape of spaces in harmony with both the physical and spiritual. Visitors may explore the red-lacquered pavilions of the Citadel, wander through ancient garden houses, or feast on delicacies once served in the royal palaces This afternoon, you may start by enjoying a boat cruise on the Perfume River, viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. We will walk up to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, a nicely located pagoda, overlooks the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond, where you get to learn more about the Buddhism in Vietnam. Continue visiting the spacious Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen emperors once ruled. Before head back to hotel, if interested, walk with AsiaTourAsias guide around Dong Ba Market to experience local commercial life activities and shopping opportunities. Dinner is on your own tonight. Day 6: This day is at leisure to further explore Hue on your own. Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: This day is at leisure to further explore Hue on your own. Meals: None Detailed Itinerary: This day is at leisure to further explore Hue on your own. Hue owes its charm partly to its location on the Perfume River – picturesque on a clear day, atmospheric even in less flattering weather. There’s always restoration work going on to recover Hue’s royal splendour, but today the city is very much a blend of new and old: modern homes sit cheek by jowl with crumbling century-old Citadel walls, and sleek new hotels tower over stately colonial-era properties. Day 7: Hue - Danang - Hoi An Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: Hue - Danang - Hoi An Meals: B, L Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, check out of hotel and transfer to Hoian (140km). En-route, stop over for visiting the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co Beach, Cham Museum, ascending the Pass of Ocean Clouds for panoramic views of the surroundings. The houses the finest collection of Hindu-Cham sculptures in the world. Upon arrival, check in hotel and take a rest at the balance of day. Lunch is on your own today. Set near the coast in central Vietnam, from the 16th to 19th centuries the riverside town of Hoi An once drew merchants from as far as Japan, India, Indonesia and Europe who bought the area’s silk, spices and porcelain. Hoi An still retains remnants of its trading days as evident in the bustling market and abundance of souvenir and tailor shops. What makes Hoi An remarkable today is that its Old Quarter has been beautifully preserved, the streets still lined with old tile-roofed shop houses, shady pagodas and colorful communal halls earning it the status as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Hoi An is surrounded by attractive countryside where you can observe the traditional way of life of farmers and fishermen. Day 8: Hoi An - Danang - Day train to Nha Trang Place Transport: Train Todays Activities: Hoi An - Danang - Day train to Nha Trang Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, check out of hotel and drive to Danang Railway Station for a day train ride to Nha Trang. Lunch is on your own today. Upon arrival, you’ll be met with TOUR ADVISORs guide and driven to hotel for check in and for the night. Dinner is suggested at hotel’s restaurant on your own tonight. Located in central Vietnam, the sun-washed town of Nha Trang hugs a seven-km-long stretch of golden sand, making this the perfect place to get a dose of sun, surf and fresh seafood. Clear blue seas dotted with offshore islands offer excellent opportunities for diving, fishing and snorkeling, while the town itself is home to some interesting sites, including a massive white Buddha statue and a cluster of Cham towers built between the 7th and 12th centuries. For a truly dirty pleasure try the mineral mud baths warmed by natural hot springs. Day 9: Nha Trang – Free at leisure Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: Nha Trang – Free at leisure Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: The day is at leisure to enjoy the paradise beach in Nha Trang or you can take an optional boat trip to the Hon Tam islands (On requested with surcharge!). Nha Trang is a study in contrasts, as the main city is still a bustling Vietnamese entity, buzzing along oblivious to the tourist crowds lining the shore. Hugging the coast for a few blocks is a fully fledged international resort, complete with high-rise hotels, souvenir shops, stylish restaurants and sophisticated bars. This part of town could be anywhere in the world, but the steady soundtrack of xe om drivers will soon bring you back to the Vietnamese reality. Day 10: The day is at leisure for sunbathing in one of the most beautiful beach in the World. Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: The day is at leisure for sunbathing in one of the most beautiful beach in the World. Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: The day is at leisure for sunbathing in one of the most beautiful beach in the World. It is not only the blissful beaches and glorious coastline that define Nha Trang. It also offers some of the best dining beyond Hanoi and Saigon, with a bounty from the sea and an array of international flavours. As the restaurants wind down, the nightlife cranks up – Nha Trang is a party town at heart, like any self-respecting resort should be. Forget the curfews of the capital; people play late in this town. Day 11: Nha Trang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city Place Transport: Air Plane Todays Activities: Nha Trang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: Your time will be your own until your Travel To Vietnam Online car arrives at the hotel to transfer you to Cam Rang airport for the flight to Saigon. Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport, meet with your Travel Viietnams guide and drive to your hotel for check in with the balance of day at leisure. Lunch is on your own today. Ho Chi Minh City is a sprawling metropolis of approximately 10 million people. Formerly known as “Saigon” prior to 1975, today the city is Vietnam’s commercial center. The city’s dynamic energy is apparent in the bustling street scenes with thousands of people on motorbikes constantly on the move. Although Saigon has rapidly developed into a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping centers, there are still remnants of its past visible in the historic landmarks and beautiful French colonial buildings dotted throughout the city. In Saigon, you will still see women dressed in Vietnam’s traditional ao dai tunic stroll past modern trendy boutiques and crowded cafes. You’ll find great nightlife and some of the best shopping in Southeast Asia in this vibrant, fast-changing city. The city is home to people from all aspect of Vietnamese society. You’ll see newly wealthy entrepreneurs in their luxury cars driving past beggars on the street side. As in any large city, petty theft exists and you must exercise caution. Day 12: Ho Chi Minh full day city tour Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: Ho Chi Minh full day city tour Meals: B, L Detailed Itinerary: You enjoy a full day Saigon City tour with private Travel To Vietnam Online car and guide. After breakfast, starts with a visit to the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum unraveling the country’s turbulent past and the brutality of the war. A portfolio of black and white photographs can be found on display dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. You will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office one of the best examples of classic French colonial architecture. Lunch is at a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will head towards Ho Chi Minh City’s oldest pagoda dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam. En-route, you’ll stop to visit to Giac Lam Pagoda if interested. Continuing to Thien Hau Temple devoted to the Goddess of Mothers and Newborn Babies, the most attractive feature is the roof packed with figurines. The tour concludes with a visit to the vibrant atmosphere of Ben Thanh Market. Free shopping to test your bargain skills. Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Free at leisure Place Transport: Car Todays Activities: Ho Chi Minh – Free at leisure Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: The day is free for your own activities... At leisure with optional day coach trips to Tay Ninh & Cu Chi Tunnels or the Mekong Delta cruise. Asia Tour Advisor can arrange additional customized trips for you with surcharge upon requested! Day 14: Ho Chi Minh – Departure Place Transport: Air Plane Todays Activities: Ho Chi Minh – Departure Meals: B Detailed Itinerary: Lets go shopping or do some final sightseeing before our transfer to the airport for your departure. Finish unforgettable Vietnam Tour with Travel To Vietnam Online. Good bye & see you in the next time! Travel To Vietnam Online can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
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