The Best of Vietnam

Tour type: Luxury Holidays

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Operate: Year round / On demand

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  For a truly eclectic experience, we offers a plethora of attractions including museums, markets, gardens, shopping, and awe inspiring UNESCO World Heritage sites. Join us on this intimate tour where we witness Vietnam and follow by a performance of the famed Water Puppet Theatre of Hanoi, a traditional art form created by village farmers around the Red River Delta region. Unique, but recognized internationally!

  Itinerary

  Day 01: Welcome to Vietnam – Arrive in Hanoi   (D)

  Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel for check-in and tour-briefing. In the afternoon, an orientation tour of Hanoi, and a chance to acclimate yourself. You’ll have time to enjoy a walking tour of Hanoi’s famous “Old Quarter,” noted for its 36 guild streets. The evening is highlighted  with a welcome dinner at a friendly & typical Vietnamese restaurant invited by VNR Travel and follow by a performance of the famed Water Puppet Theatre of Hanoi, a traditional art form created by village farmers around the Red River Delta region. Unique, but recognized internationally. Overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 02: Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise   (B, L, D)

  In the morning we start our exploration day by a ride to Halong Bay, northeast of Hanoi and enter into the Red River Delta, rich with rural beauty and picturesque rice-farming villages. Not just pictures, we can stop for close-up views of  buffalos ploughing, women in conical hats scooping their paddies. Once reaching Halong Bay, we board our cruise and set sail for an extraordinary cruise of Halong Bay. Declared as the World Heritage Site twice for its nature beauty and geological by UNESCO, we’ll cruise through its three-thousand islands and rich rock-formations and stop at Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Sail Island… You’ll be able to sample the rich seafood served on-board while viewing the islands. Late afternoon we have chance to explore the bay on our kayaks. We’ll close out the day by a romantic dinner and overnight on board.

  Day 03: Halong Bay – Hanoi -Hue   (B, L)

  Wake-up for sun shine and morning coffee then we take a bamboo boat to visit Sung Cot Cave – one of the largest in Halong Bay. We then continue our exploration by the cruise pass-by the city’s market – Hon Gai and enjoy our last seafood lunch on-board before get back to Halong City. Our car will take us back to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue . Welcome to Hue and relax at hotel. Overnight in Hue

  Day 04: Fullday city in Hue   (B)

  Today, discovery the ancient capital during Nguyen’s Dynasty and the self-proclaimed intellectual and artistic center of Vietnam. We enjoy a leisure trip on the quiet and peaceful Perfume River and a chance to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Rejoin the car to visit the Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh &  Tu Duc Tomb.  Overnight in Hue.

  Day 05: Hue – Danang – Hoian   (B)

  After breakfast we drive to Danang through Hai Van Pass and visit to the world-famous Cham Museum in Danang, and an introduction to the history and culture of Champa. The we drive 30km to Hoian Town south of Danang. The day will be spent exploring Hoian’s winding streets and centuries-old architecture, which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences. Highlighted are the Chinese Assembly Hall, homes of the old merchant families. ancient temples, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoian.

  Day 06: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City   (B)

  Morning is free at leisure to visit Hoian and do some shopping on your own then at noon we fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival there is a city overview tour of the important landmarks: The Central Post Office, The former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Saigon waterfront, and finally, the excitement of the Cho Lon District (Saigon’s ‘China-town.’) You’ll have ample opportunity to experience the Binh Tay Central Market and the Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

  Day 07: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta   (B, L)

  This day we will have chance to sample life in the Mekong River area by a full day trip exploration to My Tho. Take a leisurely boat-ride to fruit farms and markets bustling with Delta life. Sample local foods and fruit, and the rich bounty of the Mekong. Afternoon return to Ho Chi Minh City for the night.

  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

  Day 08: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City   (B)

  Rest and relax before departure from Ho Chi Minh City, or explore the city on your own. Transfer and departure assistance provided.

  Inclusion

  • Accommodation: ½ twin sharing room
  • Transfer & transportation as program
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
  • Additional surprises

  Exclusion

  •    Visa in Viet Nam ( compulsory and has to be arranged in advance)

  •    International and domestic flights - subject to change without notice ( Hanoi – Hue // Danang – Sai Gon)

  •    Travel insurance
  •    Drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
  •    Tips and personal expenses
  •    Any other service not mentioned
  
  

  Special Notes

  TOUR PACKAGE

  •  The prices are in USD, per person, based on DBL/TWN SUP occupancy and group of min 06 pax
  •  Best Rates and information: please contact us via email or directly phone

   

  List of hotels recommended by VNR Travel

  Location	ACCOMMODATION
  	Luxury	Deluxe	Superior
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  HALONG BAY	Indochina Sails	Victory Cruise	Glory Junks
  HUE	Laresidence	Imperial	Romance
  HOIAN	Palm Garden Resort	Hoian Trails Resort	VinhHung 2
  HO CHI MINH CITY	Majestic	Grand	Huong Sen

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