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Hanoi - Ha Long - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Sai Gon - Cu Chi
This is our most compact program that satisfies travellers wishing to experience the diversity of Vietnam with a very short time. We travel from charming Hanoi to mystical Halong Bay, from historical depth of Hue and Danang to the old town of Hoi An in central Vietnam. Taking part in this journey, we can also have an opportunity to explore Saigon' major places of interest.
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Day 1 Arrive Hanoi
Arrive in Ha Noi, we meet our tour guide and transfer to hotel for welcome drink and tour briefing, followed by an orientation tour by cyclo. In the evening, we enjoy the water puppet show, a traditional art form, dating from the 11 th century.
Day 2 Ha Noi - Ha Long - Ha Noi
In the morning, we travel east to Halong, one of the world's wonders and probably the most stunning scenery in Viet Nam. Boarding our special boat, we spend the whole afternoon cruising the Bay's 2000 magnificent islands and islets, having delicious seafood and discovering one of its many mystical caves. On our return, we pause at Dong Trieu ceramic village, where we can observe the locals still making their produces in traditional way.
Day 3 Ha Noi - Hue
Spending a half-day in Viet Nam's capital, we take time to visit Ba Dinh square, where we have the opportunity to see Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his former residence. With its history of nearly 1000 years, Ha Noi offers us many interesting sights such as the beautiful One Pillar Pagoda, the impressive Temple of Literature (Viet Nam first University found in 1076) and the intriguing old quarter with its age-old traditional crafts and wares. We take an afternoon flight to historical Hue.
Day 4 Hue - Da Nang - Hoi A n
In Hue, we see the impressive tomb of the former Emperor Khai Dinh and the ruins of the Royal Citadel. We then travel South over the breathtaking Hai Van pass into Danang to visit the Cham stone-carving museum. After a short drive, we reach Hoi An, the old merchant town of central Viet Nam. In the evening, we walk the quiet streets and explore this peaceful town on our own.
Day 5 Hoi An - Sai Gon
In the morning we wander through this town filled with charm, which was once a flourishing port and meeting place of eastern and western culture during Nguyen dynasty. Lining the narrow streets, we can see many old houses, combining the typical architectural styles of Viet Nam, China and Japan. In the afternoon, we fly to frenetic Saigon and the rest of the day is spend for visiting the former US Embassy, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Chinatown of Cho Lon as well as the Thien Hau Pagoda. Time at leisure
Day 6 Depart Sai Gon
Today we are free for last minute shopping before being transferred to the airport for departure. |
