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Vietnam Beauty
12 days - 11 nights
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi - Long Tan Nui Dat - Mekong –
Hoi An – Hue - DMZ - Ha Noi – Ha Long
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival (D)
Arrive at International Tan Son Nhat airport on ----- Our
guide will welcome you transfer to your hotel in the center of city. Visit Ben
Thanh market in the late afternoon and enjoy welcome dinner at a French style
house. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi (B/L)
In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the
incredible underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters
during the long struggle for independence. After lunch, visit War Museum,
Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market for
shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Long Tan Nui Dat (B/L)
Leave your hotel in the morning, drive toward Vung Tau.
After one hour & a half we arrive at Long Tan – Nui Dat Battle Field - is
arguably the most famous battle fought by the Australian Army during the
Vietnam War. It was fought in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan,
about 40 km north-east of Vung Tau, South Vietnam on August 18–19, 1966. Take
time to visit Long Tan Cross, Horse Shoe then to Long Phuoc Tunnels en-route.
After lunch, visit Nui Dat (SAS Hill). Return to Ho Chi Minh city in the late
afternoon. Over night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta - Hoi An (B/L)
Heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice field
to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a
boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My
Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy
the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The
exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal
fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have
lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy
“mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back Ho Chi
Minh for late flight at to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoian
town 35km away. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 5: Hoi An - My Son (B/L)
This morning, we will visit My Son, a World Heritage, 40 km
southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley; My Son was a capital and
religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and
sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast
Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in
Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia.Go Back to Hoian town
for lunch at local restaurant.
Then follow our tour guide to discover how ancient tiny Hoi
An is. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly
Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. It is time for you to
go shopping or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river of Hoi An. Overnight in
Hoian.
Day 6: Hoi An – Hue (B/L)
The car will drive you to Hue which is about 130km via
Danang. Passing Danang, the car will stop for the visit to Cham museum. Cham
museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone
carving are breathtaking. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co
beach – one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Arrive in Hue after 3
hours drive. Lunch at local restaurant then visit Imperial Citadel of Hue.
Check in and time at leisure. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Back to DMZ (DEMILITARIZED ZONE) (B/L)
A full day brings you back to an unforgettable period time.
During Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was demarcation line between
North and South Vietnam. This makes a Demilitarized Zone of five km each from
the river. However during the war, the Southern area of DMZ was one of the bloodiest
battlefields. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including:
Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh
Trail, Dong Ha Town, Rock Pile. Last but not least, you will have a chance to
visit Van Kieu ethnic minority’s people in the Central of Vietnam. Return back
to your hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue - Hanoi (B/L)
After breakfast, you will visit the King Minh Mang tomb
(typical formal oriental style designed), and Thien Mu pagoda. Leave Hue on
noon flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, a panorama of Hanoi will be introduced by
our tour guide with visit to Ethnology museum. Have dinner at local restaurant
then back to your hotel in city for overnight.
Day 9: Hanoi (B/L)
From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ba Dinh Square
with the Mausoleum of president Ho Chi Minh, Quan Thanh temple, Tran Quoc
pagoda, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi
Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ( Temple of Literature). We will
present you Hanoi locals’ daily life with one hour trishaw (cyclo) ride around
Hanoi Old streets, Hoan Kiem lake, stop at Ngoc Son temple and you then
attending a Water Puppets show. Tour ends at your hotel around 1830. Over night
in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)
Start at 08:30am from your hotel, after 03 hours and a half
drive we arrive in Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural
beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a
delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in
shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and visit Surprise
cave and short swim at Titov beach, kayak (kayak cost is not include in this
package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the
night fishing and later over night on board.
Day 11: Halong - Hanoi (B/L)
In the morning, cruising to Bai Tu long bay, Fire Island, Bo
Nau Island, fishing village. Disembark at Ha long wharf about 12.00 noon.
Return to Hanoi by private car; arrive in Hanoi about 16.00 pm.
Day 12: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
Have breakfast at hotel and free time until transferring to
Noi Bai airport for departure home. Tour ends.
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