Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival
Day 2 - Hanoi City Tour(B)
Day 3 - Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Hanoi (B,L)
Day 4 - Hanoi - Halong Bay Alova Cruise (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Halong Bay - Noi Bai Aiport - Danang - Hoi An (B)
Day 6 - Hoi An Ancient Town(B)
Day 7 - Hoi An - Hue (B)
Day 8 - Hue Imperial City (B)
Day 9 - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)
Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Go Asia Travel: Arriving in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. 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.
Day 2 - Hanoi Capital (B)
This morning, a city tour introduces you to the historical and cultural highlights of Hanoi. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his former residence on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature as well as Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc around West Lake. This afternoon, visit the museum of your choice: the Ethnology, Army or National Fine Arts Museum. Take a break from walking as you explore the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo, a chauffeur-pedaled tricycle. Depending on availability, end your day with a water puppet show, a traditional art form unique to northern Vietnam.
Day 3 - Hanoi - Hoa Lu Tam Coc - Hanoi (B,L)
Leave the city behind with a short drive through rural northern Vietnam to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, take a sampan boat ride through the rice paddies and enormous limestone karsts to reach the sacred Tam Coc Caves. (Note: In place of Tam Coc, you can opt to visit either Trang An, a nature reserve, or Thung Nang, a lush valley.) End your visit with a climb up to the Bich Dong Pagoda for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon.
After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay and take in the lush scenery as you drive through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Upon arriving in Halong, board your boat. Lunch will be served as you cruise amongst the bay's rock formations and unspoiled pockets. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner onboard and your boat will anchor in the bay for the night. See more Halong Alova Cruise tours
This morning, watch the sunrise from the deck and enjoy a full breakfast (or brunch) as your boat sails back to the harbor. Depending on the availability of time after disembarking, your guide will take you to Hanoi's Old Quarter for you to enjoy some time at leisure or drive straight to Noi Bai Airport for your short flight to Danang. Upon arrival a private vehicle will be waiting for you for the 40-minute drive to Hoi An.
Today will be spent discovering Vietnam's rich cultural and historical heritage. The morning begins with a visit to My Son, the capital and religious centre of the Champa Kingdom, and Tra Kieu (formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel) to view the Cham ruins and artifacts. This afternoon, a walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town centre will take you back in time to when its was a major trading port in Asia. Visit old shop houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market in this well-preserved town.
Day 7 - Hoi An Ancient Town - Hue City (B)
Enjoy this morning at leisure before leaving for Hue City, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Driving through Danang, stop to visit the Cham Museum that houses the finest collection of Hindu-Cham sculptures in the world. Continue driving along the scenic coast of central Vietnam, first ascending the Pass of Ocean Clouds for panoramic views of the surroundings before descending to the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co.
Day 8 - Hue City (B)
Start your day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument take a cyclo through the 'Old City' to Tinh Tam Lake where the Emperors used to come to relax. This afternoon, visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc, which was originally built as a palace retreat before becoming the Nguyen emperors' final resting place. End the day at Khai Dinh's Tomb which boasts a traditional Vietnamese design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue.
Day 9 - Hue City - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Today, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon. Begin your sightseeing tour of HCMC at the bustling Chinese district of Cholon, and continue to FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, and Ben Thanh Market to see the wide variety of goods for sale. This afternoon, depending on your preference, visit either the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, and the former Presidential Palace. Finish the day with a stroll around the city's colonial architecture, including the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Today, leave the bustle of the city behind for a day of exploring scenic rice fields, waterways and colorful markets of the Mekong Delta. Cruise along the Mekong tributaries to Cai Be floating market and visit cottage industries that make 'pop' rice, rice paper and coconut candies. Cruise deeper to Dong Hoa Hiep Island and discover the rural lifestyles and daily activities of the delta inhabitants. Return to Ho Chi Minh City late this afternoon.
The day is at your leisure for last minute sight-seeing or shopping until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight. Vietnam Vacation ends.
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Be noted on Vietnam Sightseeing Tours:Tour guide: Go Asia Travel tour guide with international experience will give you the feeling of safety, protection. He will cares about every meal you eat, the room in hotel, especially he gives you the concept of how to behave well towards the locals. He also let you know all information about your tourist destination.
Things to bring: When you travel, you had better take sun cream, insect repellent and hat or cap with you. It is easy for you to have flu or cold without careful preparation because the often changes of weather.
Food: Try to get used to the food in different parts of Vietnam, if you have any problem about food, please let tour guide know even before meals, we will change into the food that you prefer.
Currency: When you travel to Halong bay, you should take Vietnam Dong with you to pay for extra services.
Tips: For tour guide, driver, boat crew, tipping depends on your satisfaction of your trip. It should be 5 USD/day for guide, 3 for driver and 5 for boat crew.Tour Name: Highlights of Vietnam Tour 11 days 10 nights
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Price: on request
Tour Included:
Hotel accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.English/French speaking local guide (for other languages supplements apply)All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary.Tour excluded:
International flights to and from VietnamVietnam visa arrangement (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)Domestic flights Hanoi - Danang//Hue - Saigon & Including airport tax (quoted separately)Meals other than those mentioned aboveAll other services which are not mentioned above.Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...Tips for guideTravel insuranceNOTE: Supplement will apply for travelers booking a single roomContact Go Asia Travel for the best Vietnam trip / Vietnam sightseeing tours
