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Discover Vietnam Culture Tour from the South to North
Tour Overview
Begin in dynamic HCMC, take a day trip to
the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual
and eclectic religious ceremony at the main
temple of Caodaism, a unique fusion of
world religions, in Tay Ninh. Alternatively,
spend the day cruising the narrow canals of
the Mekong Delta. You visit cozy town of
Hoi An, a UNESCO-designated World
Heritage Site and riverfront port town
crammed with historic homes, tiny museums,
cafes, and bustling silk and fish markets. Opt
to stay at a luxury beach resort in nearby Danang, or a boutique riverside hotel in the
heart of Hoi An. Next, you visit the former Imperial capital of Hue with unique
architecture of its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples, built under the
Nguyen dynasty on the banks of the Perfume River. Wrap up in Hanoi, Vietnam's artistic
and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of
specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, also spend a day cruising Halong Bay,
where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous
grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape.
Tour outline:
Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Day 2: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
Day 3: HCMC - Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L)
Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town (B)
Day 5: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue Ancient Citadel(B/L)
Day 6: Hue Ancient Citadel (B/D)
Day 7: Hue Ancient Citadel - Hanoi Capital (B/D).
Day 8: Hanoi Capital (B/L)
Day 9: Halong Bay Excursion (B/L).
Day 10: Departure (B).
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive HCMC (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon private city touring of HCMC.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam
with a population of 7 million people. Much of the daily life takes place on the streets,
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which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the
footpath. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the moving, the War Remnants
Museum, the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 2: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the
rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta
is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500
km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries.
Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and
channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to
be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors.
Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we cruise on a private boat through the green
vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a delicious lunch in a
bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. We also visit the
snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and before
heading back to Saigon. Overnight in HCMC.
Tentatively you can visit Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temples.
Day 3: HCMC - Hoi An (B/L)
Transfer to airport and fly on Vietnam Airlines to Danang. Upon arrival at Danang you
will be greeted by our guide who will begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City,
including the Cham Museum where you can find out more about this ancient but
advanced civilization. After leaving Danang we will make our way the short distance to
the Marble Mountains, where there will be the opportunity to climb to the top and admire
the temples that have a commanding view over the surrounding district. We will continue
to the delightful town of Hoi An, approximately 30km away. Check in. At leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4: Hoi An (B)
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An
was a thriving international commercial
port for Chinese, Dutch, French,
Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders.
These people came primarily to trade in
the high grade silk, which is still
produced in the area, as well as
ceramics.
Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside
town, popular with tourists for its
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eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the
narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. We enjoy a half-day
walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient quarter visiting Chua Ong
Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the
Japanese Bridge . Hoi An is now one of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites
in Vietnam . In the afternoon, you are free to meander in Hoi An, unwind at Cua Dai
Beach or take an optional half day trip to My Son Cham Ruins. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue (B/L)
You leave Hoi An for Hue for two-night stay. Afternoon you board on a Dragon Boat for
cruising on the romantic Perfume River. This time we head out for the countryside. Being
the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, temples and
pagodas, and a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The
charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. You can get a
great view of the Perfume River and surrounding area. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda which is
considered the symbol of Hue and of Buddhism in Vietnam. From here you will continue
drive to visit the ornate Minh Mang's tomb and Tu Duc tomb. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue (B/D)
Today you explore this fabulous city
starting with a visit to the Citadel,
containing the Imperial City and the
Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's
private residence. The Imperial City,
created in the 19th century and modeled
on the Forbidden City in Beijing. There
are many palaces and temples inside. We
also visit the Imperial Museum, The Tu
Hieu Pagoda and the vibrant Dong Ba
Riverside market. To round off the day's
activities, you visit one of Hue’s fine restaurants to sample some of the local delicacies;
Hue is regarded by many as the culinary capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hue .
Day 7: Hue - Hanoi (B/D).
Breakfast at the hotel. Then you have free time before transfer to Phu Bai Airport , Hue
and enjoy a short flight to Hanoi for a three-night stay. Meet and greet at Noi Bai
International airport, Hanoi and transfer to hotel in town. Free time and optional cyclo
ride around the Old Quarter. Then go to dinner at a popular restaurant in the Old Quarter
of Hanoi. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at Thang
Long Theater. Overnight in Hanoi .
Day 8: Hanoi (B/L)
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The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French
colonial architecture, peaceful 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, and the Old Quarter also known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Also on
the tour - the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of
Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers' street Thanh Nien, the peaceful Tran Quoc
Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple and one of the city's museums, either the History
Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 9: Halong Bay Excursion (B/L).
In the morning you will drive to Halong Bay
City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at
Halong Bay City you are welcome on board for
a four-hour cruise on the stunning bay, stopping
along the way to visit one of the limestone caves
in the area. As you are cruising, the boat crew
will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch.
After 4 hour navigation you sail back to harbor
and rejoin car back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Departure (B).
There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until being transferred
to the airport for your onward flight.
Trip Notes:
Accommodation: You spend all the nights in big and small cities with minimum of
international 3 or 5 star hotels. We recommend all the best hotels with good reviews from
customers on Trip Advisor. If you want to stay in your hotel choices, please let us know
to give you the right consultation.
Tour guide: Local 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 passport with valid visa, 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.
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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 Prices:
Tour Name: Discover Vietnam Culture Tour from the South to North
Duration: 10 days and 9 nights
Rate: On request
Tour included:
- Pick up and transfer to airport by private car
- Enthusiastic, experienced driver & English speaking guide
- All meals indicated in itinerary and all entrance tickets
Tour excluded:
- Drinks, insurance, government tax, tips and gratuities
- International, domestic flights, visa services
Others not clearly mentioned above
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