This 13-day tour explores UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam, starting in Hanoi and traveling south through Halong Bay, Hue, and Hoi An. Key stops include the Ho Chi Minh complex, temples, citadels, and tombs of ancient kings, as well as boat trips through scenic landscapes. Guests will experience local culture through music performances, cooking demonstrations, and interactions with fishermen. The tour offers an in-depth look at Vietnam's natural beauty, history, and way of life with private transportation and English-speaking guides.

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Vietnam Heritage Road Tour
Tour Overview:
Discover Vietnam UNESCO Heritage Road Tours with GAT travel. Vietnam – one of
the safest countries in Asia become more and more popular tourist destinations. Here you
can not only visit the natural beautiful landscapes but also the heritage sites. Let’s start
the trip with topic of heritage tour from the North to the Central. You will see the whole
spirit of friendly Vietnam
Tour outline:
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi Capital of Vietnam with flowers and greetings
Day 2: Hanoi city tour with Silk village
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay (the world heritage site) overnight on traditional boat
Day 4: Halong bay – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi shopping and departure to Hue (on dragon boat and enjoy Folk songs on
Perfume river)
Day 6: City tour Hue with ancient kings’ temple and citadel
Day 7: Shopping in Hue
Day 8 -12: Hue – Hoi An free time to discover town by yourself.
Day 13: Hoi An - Departure
Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Our driver picks you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to centre. Check in hotel, enjoy 1
hour Cyclo tour. Welcome dinner with Vietnam traditional cuisine. And then have tickets
for a performance of traditional Water
Puppetry (an art form unique to northern
Vietnam).
Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk
village (B, L)
In the morning, we pick you up early to visit
Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi
Minh Museum. A short drive to The Temple
of Literature - The first university in
Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn
about Royal court and Vietnamese talents.
17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Have lunch in local restaurant. Short time to relax before a drive ahead to silk village,
here you can look at the way that local people make silk – the very sophisticated formula
to make the best silk. This work has been trained to younger people by the skillful
artisans. You can choose some samples for souvenirs.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D)
8.15: Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi
to Halong Bay and arrive in Halong Tourist
Wharf. Welcome to Halong Emotion Boat
Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safety
instructions
12.30: Check in the cabin
13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board,
while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay,
passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave.
16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot
cave. one of the most beautiful cave in
Halong Bay.
17.12: Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities:
Available activities as: Swimming at Titop Beach; Climbing up to Titop Peak; Relaxing
on sundeck; Kayaking (require before check in Emotion Cruise)
Requested activities as: Massage; Diving
18.00: Back to cruise, anchoring for overnight
19.00: Have dinner
21.00: Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin or chat with your friends at bar
Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
6.30: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck
6.30-8.00: Start your day with a light breakfast
8.15- 9.30: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock
Island, Dog Island. Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visit
local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men.
10:00- 11:00. Have brunch and clear bills.
11.30. Back to the Tourist Wharf and transfer to Hanoi
16.00: Arrival in Ha Noi. Free time for shopping around old quarter
Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B)
Free shopping until our driver pick up and transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight
to Hue.
Arrival Hue, Check in hotel and enjoy Hue folk music show on Dragon Boat in the
evening.
17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L)
In the morning, our tour guide picks you up
at the hotel. Get on Dragon Boat along the
charming Perfume River. Visit the tranquil
pagoda named Thien Mu. It has a beautiful
architecture and long history. From there,
the car will take you to the Imperial Citadel.
Learn about Vietnam Royal Court and the
last reign of 13 in Nguyen Dynasty. Come
close to the fact of Vietnamese feudalism by
legends and a visit Thai Hoa Palace. Lunch
at local restaurant is followed.
In the afternoon, have a drive to the two best King tombs. If Minh Mang tomb is the most
majestic one, then Khai Dinh tomb shows the complete contrast as a concrete
construction. Both of them say the life and personalities of the King - Each Royal
mausoleum reflects the personality of the Emperor it commemorates. Late afternoon tea,
get back to the hotel.
Day 7: Hue free shopping (B)
You are free and shopping all day
Optional: Biking tour US $ 27 per person
Day 8-12: Hue - Hoi An Free (B, L)
Drive along beautiful Hai Van pass to get to
Hoi An, a true Vietnam highlight. Visit her
tailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take
part in a cooking demonstration. An ambient
boat trip down the Thu Bon River brings you
to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage –
listed Ancient Town. Early rises should pack
plenty of film you will be mesmerized by the
sights and sounds of the fishing town’s early
morning markets as boats arrive from the sea.
Hoi An is very safe. If you love shopping then
this is heaven for you. Go for a deal where you “do not pay until happy”
Day 13: Hoi An departure
Our fantastic holiday come to an end. Coming to the airport for your homebound flight
Trip notes:
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.
17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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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 prices:
Tour Name: Vietnam Heritage Road Tour
Duration: 13 Days and 12 nights from Hanoi or Hue
Rate: On request
Tour included:
 Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin or double room + 1 triple room.
 Vietnam visa on arrival
 Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the
itinerary above (please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a
guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in
advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
 Boat cruises if specified in the programmed.
 Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe
driver.
 The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
(please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their
hotel or reach their destination).
 Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programmed.
 Lunches and dinners (if specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or
picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
Tour excluded:
 Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue US $ 70
 Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
 Camera fees (if any)
 Insurance
17A Hang Dong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam