10 DAYS Best of Vietnam Hanoi Halong Bay Hoi An Danang

Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM

trip to explore one of the world’s great natural wonders, cruising past thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of junks and sampans gliding along the emerald waters of the bay create a picturesque scene that blends with the sky. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs. Accommodation: Halong Paradise Hotel

Day 4 SAT B Halong Bay, HanoiEnjoy a morning of leisure or join an optional food tour to sample tasty local delicacies. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi. Accommodation:Flower Garden Hotel or similar

Day 5 SUN B L Hanoi, Danang, Hoi An Today, you will take a morning flight to Danang. Upon arrival transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping enroute to view the stunning Marble Mountains. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow

Day 1 WED IF Hanoi Arrival Begin your journey by embarking on your international flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport you will be met by your tour manager and be transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow. Accommodation: Flower Garden Hotel or similar

Day 2 THU B L D Hanoi Today you will embark on a city tour featuring Hanoi’s most famous sites including; Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside view), One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. In the afternoon, enjoy a rickshaw ride around the Old Quarter in the afternoon and appreciate the local lifestyles as you wind through Hanoi’s streets. Afterwards, enjoy a Water Puppet Show - a traditional form of Vietnamese folk art, before tonight’s welcome dinner. Accommodation: Flower Garden Hotel or similar

Day 3 FRI B L D Hanoi, Halong Bay Today you will travel by coach to Halong Bay and take a boat

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10 DAYS Best of Vietnam Hanoi Halong Bay Hoi An Danang

Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM

International Flight Hanoi

Hoi An

Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta

Danang

Halong Bay

streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples. Accommodation: Hoi An Trails Resort or similar

Day 6 MON B Hoi An Today you will explore Hoi An on foot, visiting an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese temple. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure to wander through the town or relax at one of the many cafés along the picturesque Thu Bon River. Accommodation: Hoi An Trails Resort or similar

Day 7 TUE B L Hoi An, Danang, Ho Chi Minh CityToday you will fly to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour that includes; Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Accommodation: Eden Saigon Hotel or similar

Day 8 WED B Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta Today you are free to discover the local life in the bustling city Saigon at your own pace. You may also choose to join the optional tour to Mekong Delta. On the tour you will travel to Ben Tre to discover the unique lifestyle of inhabitants living along the Mekong Delta. Visit fruit and bonsai gardens, a coconut candy workshop and a rice paper mill. Bike ride or travel by horse carriage along the village road and enjoy local delicacies and tropical fruits, before you head back to Saigon in the afternoon.Note: Lunch will be included if you join the day tour to Mekong Delta. Accommodation: Eden Saigon Hotel or similar

Day 9-10 THU-FRI B L IF Cu Chi Tunnels, Depart Ho Chi Minh City Today, you will have a half day visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction and give visitors a feel for what life was like during the Vietnam War. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Saigon for your scheduled flight home. You will arrive home the following day.