8D7N – VIETNAM CLASSIC

Highlights: Hanoi – Halong – Danang – Hoian – Hue – Hochiminh – Cuchi Tunnel

Tour code: VVTHS-VN8D01

day 1: hanoi – ARRIVAL

Dinner

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcome to Vietnam by our guide and transferred to hotel for check in. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. Depending on arrival time optional activities can be arranged on this day. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

day 2: Hanoi

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Morning, city tour to visit Hochiminh Complex, this complex comprises the Mausoleum of the nation’s founder Hochiminh (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October-November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070.

Afternoon, we visit the Ethnological Museum, the most interesting museum in Hanoi. We will view Tran Quoc Pagoda, Vietnam’s oldest pagoda, built in the 6th century and located on Cayang Island in the middle of the lake. We visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with Ngoc Son

Temple, take 1-hour Cyclo trip around with 36 streets of Ha Noi old quarter and enjoy the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long theatre. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

day 3: Hanoi – HALONG – HANOI

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way – 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we’ll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.

Arrival Halong Bay, enjoy 04 hours boat cruise on Halong bay _ listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Especially a fresh seafood lunch is served on board during cruise. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing. Late afternoon, transfer back Hanoi and free at leisure.

Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

day 4: HANOI – HUE (flight 1hr)

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Morning, transfer to airport for flight to Hue by ……. Arrival Hue, meet our guide and transfer to visit Hue Citadel – Vietnam’s former imperial capital and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. With an area of 500ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel) and Khai Dinh Tomb _ In comparison with those of the preceding emperors, it is very elaborate. It is the result of the interminglement of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern. Stop at Dong Ba market for shopping. Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, we cruise along the Perfume River. Being the former royal capital, Hue’s surrounding countryside contains several of the tombs of the former Nguyen Emperors to visit Minh Mang Tomb. Back to the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, It is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

day 5: hue – danang – hoian

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Morning, leave Hue we drive south to Hoian which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Danang City, the China Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe.

Lunch at local restaurant. Arrival Hoian, check in hotel then take city tour to visit the ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.

Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

day 6: hoian – hochiminh (flight 1hr)

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh by …

Arrival Hochiminh, meet our guide at airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, we will take a halfday Sai Gon city tour: Visit Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975 and War Remnant Museum – contains

countless artifacts, photographs, and pictures documenting American war crimes Such documents illustrate the killing of civilians, speading of chemicals, torturing of prisisoners, and the effects of the war on the north.

Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh.

DAY 7: HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNELS

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Morning, drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered. Lunch at local restaurant.

Drive back Hochiminh, we continue to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office , former US Embassy, City Hall, China Town and the Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai), one of the most interesting pagodas in Vietnam. End of the day we concludes with a stroll through the famous Ben Thanh Market, whose clock tower over the main entrance to what was formerly known as Les Halles Centrale is the symbol of Saigon. Opened first in 1914, it features one-way aisles loaded with people clamoring to sell you cheap goods (T-shirts, aluminum wares, silk, bamboo, and lacquer) and postcards. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight hotel in Hochiminh.

DAY 8: HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE.

Breakfast then Leisure time until transfer to airport for flight departure.

ALL RATES ARE NET IN US$
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Deluxe	1,292	1,081	965	966	927	903	906	867	852	406

Tour price included:

7night hotel accommodation as listed below or similar, breakfasts, lunches and dinner as mentioned in program, modern transportation throught the tour, boat cruises in Ha Long and Hue, entrance fees as stated in the tour program, experienced local English or French speaking guide, Gov’t tax and service charge, Bottle of water available on coach, Exclusive & Personalized services, NO extra charge for amendment, 24/7 online Support, Best rate Guaranteed!

Tour price excluded:

Visa stamping fee on arrival, International ticket, domestic airticket from Hanoi – Hue (HAN-HUI)/Danang – Hochiminh (DAN-SGN) : US$ 165.00/pax (Price is subject to be changed without prior notice), any meals, drinks other than specified, tip and personal expenses. Travel Insurance in all kinds, Peak tourist season or special event rates, Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve

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Name of the tour: 8D7N – VIETNAM CLASSIC
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8D7N – VIETNAM CLASSIC Highlights: Hanoi – Halong – Danang – Hoian – Hue – Hochiminh – Cuchi Tunnel Tour code: VVTHS-VN8D01 day 1: hanoi – ARRIVAL Dinner On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcome to Vietnam by our guide and transferred to hotel for check in. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital,

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Tour code: 003
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