Day 1 Hanoi arrival
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, our guide and driver will welcome you
and transfer you to hotel in Hanoi.
The rest of your day is at leisure for independent exploration – just catch a
sight of Hoan Kiem lake or explore the maze of streets in the city's fascinating
Old Quarter where you are certain to find something unique to buy.
Overnight at Tirant hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: None
Day 2 Hanoi city tour, Water puppetry performance
On the morning of day 2 we take a city tour to Ho Chi Minh complex, his house on
stilts and the museum and One Pillar Pagoda. We also make a visit to the Temple
of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, which is now dedicated to
Confucian worship and “Hanoi Hilton” – a nick name given by US pilots during the
war.
For lunch today we will try Pho (beef noodles), a famous speciality of Hanoi.
In the afternoon we attend a performance of traditional water puppetry and take
a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter.
Overnight at Tirant hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3 Halong Bay cruise, overnight on board cruiser
This morning we take a 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay. On arrival we board our
deluxe junk, this traditional wooden sailing junk boat offers a unique way of
navigating the limestone karsts of Halong Bay with all the comforts of a
motorised, floating hotel. Once settled in, you start your cruise round the
majestic Halong Bay, while enjoying a delicious lunch. After lunch you have the
chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then, the
captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim in the clear water of the
bay, soak up the sun on the top deck. In the evening the cook prepares a
sumptuous meal as the boat weighs anchor in the heart of the bay.
Overnight on Marguerite cruiser
Meal inclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 Halong cruise – Golfing at Chi Linh star – Hanoi
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip
or enjoy a morning view of the Bay's landscapes with a cup of tea. The boat
keeps cruising to float fishing village for you to have a look of local people
lives on water. We enjoy brunch on board and around midday we will return to the
main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for your journey back to
Hanoi. We stop in Sao Do town for a 18 hole round golfing at Chi Linh Star Golf
Course.
We should be back in Hanoi at around 7.30 pm.
Overnight at Tirant hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 5 Hanoi – Golfing at King’s Island
On the morning of day 6 we are transferred to Dong Mo district for a round of 18
holes in King’s Island course.
Return to Hanoi around noon we are free at leisure, there's a chance for more
exploration. Why not head back to the Old Quarter, stroll the city's tree-lined
boulevards or enjoy the tranquility of the lakes over a traditional Vietnamese
coffee!...
Overnight at Tirant hotel in Hanoi
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 6 Hue
A short flight brings us to the imperial city of Hue, you are welcomed by our
representative and transferred to your hotel.
Founded as a royal city in 1687, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of
Vietnam's royal past. Today Hue remains one of Vietnam's major tourist
attractions. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of
its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen
dynasty in a poetic background of greenery on the banks of the Perfume river. We
have the opportunity with a guided tour to visit the Imperial Citadel, one of
the Nguyen emperors' tombs, the famed Thien Mu Pagoda and also enjoy a dragon
boat cruise on the Perfume River. A coffee at one of the riverside coffee shops
at sunset is also an experience not to be missed.
Overnight at Pilgrimage Village resort in Hue
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 7 Hue motorbike tour
On day 8 we have the opportunity with a motorbike tour around town, a great way
to get off the beaten track & see Vietnam in close-up, On this action packed day
you will see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, the Thien Mu
Pagoda, one of the king’s tombs and Bunker Hill. You will feast on a Buddhist
vegetarian lunch at a pagoda, see the making of incense and conical hats, visit
the ruined Tiger Arena… This truly is a fabulous day full of outstanding
photographic opportunities.
Overnight at Asia hotel in Hue
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 8 Hue to Hoi An by car
Leaving Hue, our journey takes us south through rural countryside and the
picturesque fishing village of Lang Co before ascending the dramatic Hai Van
Pass, past stunning rural and coastal scenery, to the town of Da Nang. We visit
Cham museum and drive the short distance south to famous China Beach, stop to
visit Non Nuoc stone sculpture village and then to the enchanting town of Hoi An
- declared World Heritage Site (approx 4 hours).
Overnight at Historic hotel in Hoi An
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 9 Hoi An walking tour
Hoi An, a former trading crossroad for the East, boasts beautifully preserved
buildings that reflect the cultural influence of the Chinese, Japanese and
Vietnamese that settled here. Today, you can take a walk down the town's narrow
streets to discover this rich heritage.
Your first stops will be the Temple Kwan and Phuc Kien Temple located in Old
Town. Following this you will visit two of the town's historic homes known as
Tan Ky Ancient House and Phung Hung House. You will see the Japanese Bridge, the
symbol of Hoi An as well as the town's cultural show rooms.
Overnight at Historic hotel in Hoi An
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10 Golfing at Danang Golf club
After breakfast, drive to Danang Golf Club. Enjoy playing one round of golf (1*
18 Holes). Pick up and transfer back to hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight at Historic hotel in Hoi An
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 11 Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City)
We are transferred to the airport for the flight to Sai Gon (1 hour). Our hotel
is located close to Ben Thanh Market and the city's main shopping district, so
there is much for you to discover on your own and you will have plenty of
interesting and fun ideas. How about scooting off on cyclos to Cholon, the
Chinatown area of Ho Chi Minh City for a spot of temple hopping? Or perhaps
you'd like to visit the Vietnamese version of a department store for some
shopping - the choice is yours!
Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
Day 12 Sai Gon city tour
Today we embark on a full day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. We are going to visit
the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda, discover the markets and shops of the area. Head
back into the centre of the city to visit Ben Thanh market where an incredible
display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market seeing and
enjoying the variety of goods for sale.
After lunch we visit the War Remnants and the former Presidential Palace, to the
major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi
Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. At
the end of the afternoon head back to your hotel.
Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 13 Mekong Delta day tour
Departing at 08.30 am, we head to Mekong – Bentre province. Arrive at Ben Tre
town, enjoy a boat trip on peaceful river and witnessing local daily river life.
Enroute, we can stop to see how people make bricks, salts and visit Coconut
worshop. After that, continue our boating on Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to
see some family making mats. Take motor cart (xe loi) or bike on country path,
passing by rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch at a local family. In the
afternoon, take rowing-boat along water palm creek & boating a long Cai Coi
creek. Stop to see rice workshop. Back to land, our waiting vehicle will make
our way back to Sai Gon.
Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 14 Long Thanh Golfing
After breakfast, Transfer 45 km to Long Thanh Golf Club for playing 01 round of
golf of 18 holes. Pick up and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at Tan Hai Long 1 hotel in Sai Gon
Meal inclusions: Breakfast and lunch
Day 15 Departure
Today is your departure, you are free at your leisure until transferred to Sai
Gon airport for the flight home. Tour ends.
Meal inclusions: Breakfast
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