12 Days Vietnam in Styles – Explore Nature & Vietnam Heritage

Welcome you at Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport. Private transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in. Free for leisure.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
­Start pointWarm Welcome at the airport or hotel in Ho Chi Minh, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam05:00 – 23:00

This morning, we drive to Cu Chi Tunnel which is only 70km from the center of Saigon. This place was called ‘Iron Triangle’ by American during the war and actually it stood as a stronghold of Vietcong (Vietnamese Army) for almost 30 years despite of many American bombs and military actions. A walk underground the tunnels will help you understand how the Vietnamese people had fought and won the war.
Back to the Saigon in the afternoon, you will visit Ho Chi Minh City:

• The Reunification Palace:This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
• War Remnants Museum:Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The exhibit includes the last shots these photographers had taken before their deaths. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office:Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
• Ben Thanh Market: This bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Morning: The bus and tour guide will pick you up 8:00am and transfer to Mekong Delta.

• On the way, we stop at Mekong Restop. You can buy some snacks and use the restroom here.
• Then you come to Vinh Trang Pagoda built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong Dat in the 19th century. Vinh Trang Pagoda is an architectural and artistic relic that ranks third in all types of pagodas in the southern part of the country. The pagoda was built in harmony with the architecture of both Europe and Asia.
• Next, visitors will go to My Tho Cruise Port , then board a boat to travel to Tien River, admire the four Islets of Long, Lan, Qui, and Phung. Boats run along floating fish rafts for visitors to learn how local people raise fish in the river and see Rach Mieu Bridge.
• To Thoi Son Island (Lan island), you walk on the village road, visit local people’s houses and fruit gardens, take souvenir photos and then visit the honey bee farm, enjoy honey lemon tea .
• Next, you come to the tunes of Don Ca Tai Tu Xu Dua– Southern folk music in Vietnam, eat fruit for free. After that, visitors use rowing boats to weave into the small canal to see the two rows of natural coconut trees and the simple landscape of the garden. Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree.
• After lunch, you can relax, fish for crocodiles, go to the monkey bridge, have a hammock to rest, or experience cycling on the village road, …
• Afternoon (14:30): Return to My Tho by boat and depart back to Ho Chi Minh city.
• 17:00: The bus drop you off at hotel area Pham Ngu Lao street or Ben Thanh market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Today you leave Ho Chi Minh City fly to Hue – Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational centers.
Free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Pick up from 8 to 8:30am: Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Hue city, go along the Huong River to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu Pagoda.
Continue visiting Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty-the Nguyen’s Family.

Hue Royal Antiquities Museum – A collection of ornaments from the Nguyen Dynasty, walking around 5 minutes from the palace to know more about the King and his family life through royal objects exhibited there.
Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.
Then enjoy your lunch at the local restaurant. Here, you can relax with Hue tea and relax your feets in herbal water after lunch.
Afternoon: visiting the Royal tombs
Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.
Minh Mang King’s Tomb, one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions.
Conical hat making village, incense stick making village. Take a rest here a few minute before come back the hotel, you can take many nice photos with two these places.
04:00– 04:30pm: Transfer to Danang. Free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang

Free at leisure in Danang: Some suggestions:
– Exploring the beautiful My Khe Beaches is renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters. This stunning beach stretches for miles, offering ample space for visitors to relax, swim, or engage in water sports.
– Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visit the third Linh Ung Pagoda of Danang, with the highest Buddha statue, and admire the huge Buddha Statue which is the highest statue in Vietnam. You will be amazed at its cool climate there.
­15:30 transfer to visit Five Marble Mountain: a cluster of five limestone peaks in Vietnam
­Continue to visit Hoi An –  World Heritage. Take a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences).
Have dinner in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 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 being 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. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Hoi An Town for free shopping.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian

You leave Hoi An transfer to Danang Airport to fly to Hanoi – a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. Free at leisure till enjoy our
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

After breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a full day City group Tour.
08h30: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
● Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
● Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
● Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintenance but still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
– Special Note: we will visit the Women Museum instead of the Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.
12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14h00 – 14h15: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
15h15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.
16h15-16h30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
SPECIAL NOTES:
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays & at least 2 months every year (Normally from 15th June to 15th August but still can visit outside)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

8:10-8:50am Pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Halong Bay by highway only 2,5 hours.
Enjoy a full-day trip to Ha Long Bay and get immersed in the beauty of the stone mountains, caves, sandy beach, and more. Board a vehicle from the hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through the green fields.
Arrive at the Tuan Chau Habour and cruise through the turquoise waters and amazing rock formations. Soak in the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board.
Next, you will continue to explore the beautiful Sung Sot Cave, known as the surprising cave. Admire the shimmering stalactites embodying countless strange and unique shapes. Take a kayak or bamboo boat to spend some time in the water and discover the stunning Luon Cave.
Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you pass by Titop Island. Take a refreshing dip in the water or trek to the Titov peak for photos with a panoramic view of the bay.
Relax for a while before going back to the boat to enjoy a Sunset Party with red wine, french fries, cakes, and fruits. After reaching Ha Long harbor, the driver will transfer you back to Hanoi.
21:00 The end trip and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

07:00 – 07:30 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel Hanoi Old Quarter area and start 110km modern Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
10:45 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13:30 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone
massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked
chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.

Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,…and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
15:30 – Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for
watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
17:15 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi.
19:30 – Drop you off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight departure. HOME SWEET HOME!!!
Meal: Breakfast
End point Drop off at the airport or hotel in Hanoi, Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam05:00 – 23:00