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There are numerous ancient landmarks and colonial structures that have survived throughout the bumps and scrapes of history. Despite rapid modernization in Vietnam’s urban centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, time-honored traditions remain intact amongst the locals.Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries, attracting travelers to its lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches.
Vietnam is a land of spectacular natural beauty and mysterious culture, from vibrant cities to remote hill-tribe villages, Vietnam is both unique and gripping.
Vietnam can be an overload to your senses! The ridiculous: taking 10 minutes just to cross the street through a tsunami of motorbikes in Hanoi. The inspirational: exploring the world’s most spectacular cave systems in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.Unforgettable experiences are everywhere in Vietnam. There's the sublime: gazing over a surreal seascape of limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk in Halong Bay. And the contemplative: witnessing a solitary grave in a cemetery of thousands of war victims. The comical: watching a moped loaded with honking pigs weave a wobbly route along a country l
There are numerous ancient landmarks and colonial structures that have survived throughout the bumps and scrapes of history. Long, sandy beaches are home to luxurious resorts and fine-dining venues, making them ideal romantic getaways, while expansive rice terraces on the hills make for excellent hiking excursions. Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries, attracting travelers to its lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches. Whether you’re planning a historical tour of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, a relaxing beach break or simply want to escape the bustling city life, our Vietnam travel guide caters to just about any holiday preference Despite rapid modernization in Vietnam’s urban centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, time-honoured traditions remain intact amongst the locals. Buddhist shrines can be found next to towering skyscrapers, where you can experience vibrant festivals and ceremonies dating back hundreds of years.Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Warmly welcome on arrival Hanoi airport. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon, you will take the cyclo tour to explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Enjoy the evening water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – full day city tour (B) Full-day private city tour. The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi?s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby.
Continue visiting Westlake with Tran Quoc Pagoda. Then also visit Van Mieu or Temple of Literature, which dates back to 1070 and is dedicated to the cult of Confucius. Then visit inside the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, which was nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton" by prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Visit beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the Lake of the Restored Sword.
You will take the cyclo tour to explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Enjoy the evening water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Kong Skull Island – Halong Bay (B, L, D) Overland to Ha Long Bay which is two times awarded the World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 1994 and 2000. Upon arrival, check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing, have lunch while cruising to discover the breathtaking Ha Long Bay, Vietnam most wonderful scenic sight; take a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery, skylined with over 3,000 limestone islets rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water, with hundreds of peerless karst formations and beautiful grottoes and caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisure swim in a secluded cove or climb on a hill for a spectacular overview of the Bay. Overnight on board.
Day 4: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh Kong Skull Island (Brunch) Wake up early to the most magical time in the bay as the sun rises. Learn the soft and graceful movements of Tai chi on the deck. Enjoy leisurely an energizing full breakfast. Continue cruising and discovering multi-shaped islands and islet - a true step back in time. Return to the habour, say goodbye to Halong. Leave Ha Long for Trang An landscape complex, which was recognized world mixed heritage by Unesco in 2014. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 5: Van Long - Trang An - Hanoi (B)In the morning, transfer you to Van Long Nature Reserve then have a boat trip as local sampan around natural mountains, admire the wonderful landscape of the quite countryside. After that, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long Bay on land of Ninh Binh. Back to Hanoi.
Day 6: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B)After breakfast, you take the early morning flight to Dong Hoi, proceeding to Phong Nha. Boat cruise to discover Phong Nha, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site since 2003 and one of the world?s two largest limestones regions; opportunities to explore the world?s longest underground river, the largest caverns and passageways, the widest and prettiest sand banks, and the most astonishing rock formations. Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Day 7: Quang Binh Kong Skull Island (Brunch) Mooc Stream from Phong Nha, heading west to the foot of the grandiose Truong Son mountain range. You can walk to the source of the spring water trailers, an underground river, if you look closely you can just see the bubbling up of the water. The British Caving Society has planted little floats in many water elements around the area trying to figure out its source. One such came from 6 km away. The water is that lovely blue/green caused by the alkalinity of the Calcium dissolved in the acidic water. After a bit of a hike over bamboo bridges and rocky paths you came to Mooc center. Sunbeams dancing fun with clear blue water with one side is the majestic cliffs and the other is the jungle, the scenery was so dreamy that hard to describe. The Nuoc Mooc Stream is a hot spot to take part in many interesting activities, sports and camping.
Day 8: Dong Hoi - Hochiminh city (B)Take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City, thE bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafes. The guide and the car will transfer you to the hotel for check in. Refreshment. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 9: Hochiminh city - Full day city tour (B)Today, you embark on a leisurely walking tour of downtown, or District One, as it also known. View some of the impressive colonial-era structures including Notre Dame Cathedral and the General Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Then continue to Reunification Hall, historically known as Independence Palace, and tour the former nerve center of the war for South Vietnam and shopping in Ben Thanh market.
In the afternoon, continue to the FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum displaying an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Also on display are implements used to prepare indigenous herbs, objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies, as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine.
After that you will visit China town with ancient pagodas and temples. Free time to stroll down the fashionable Rue Catinat of old Saigon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – departure (B)After breakfast at hotel, we will take you to the watery world of the Mekong Delta, just 1 hour and half by road from Ho Chi Minh City. We will have a full day trip here to catch a glimpse of the famous Mekong River. Upon arrival we will take a boat trip along narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation visiting the fish wharf, the 4 famous islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix. Visit candy workshop then journey by sampan through the canals and mangrove forests where we watch the fishermen lay their fish traps. Enjoy time on the Unicorn Island visiting the local fruit, tea mixed with bee?s honey, and enjoy a locally produced folk show of traditional Mekong Delta music. In the afternoon, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight.
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