Day 01: Arrival - Hanoi

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Viet
nam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world c
harm and some Asia 's most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and pa
rks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo excursi
on through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once
offered for sale at these places.
Day 02: Hanoi - Halong (B,,)
Today we enjoy a half day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, conta
ining the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace
and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. The complex also comprises the One Pilla
r Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this wit
h a trip to the Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam's first university,
and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illus
trating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling
Dong Xuan market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay through the sc
enic countryside.
Day 03: Halong - Hanoi (B,L,)
The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam's most impressive scenic sights.
Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque s
cenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly f
rom the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered wi
th beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a lei
surely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden
grottoes beneath towering cliffs. After a seafood lunch on board we return to Ha
Noi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive in time to see
an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets.
Day 04: Hanoi - Danang - Hoian (B,,)
An early morning, flight to Danang. On arrival we are greeted and driven a short
distance to Hoian Town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influe
nced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plen
ty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Jap
anese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Ch
ua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walk
ing tour passing many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and ass
embly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
Day 05: Hoian - Hue (B,,)
The next stop of our trip will be Hue, Vietnam's imperial capital between 1802 a
nd 1945. Along the way we explore the sensational Marble Mountains and the China
Beach before continuing to the interesting Cham Museum in Danang City. The wind
ing road begins as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. At the top o
f the pass we will stop to admire a fantastic view north to Lang Co and south to
Danang.
Arriving in Hue we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River with stopover at the b
ustling Dong Ba Market and the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda. After our boat trip we
will visit the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City. This royal residenc
e was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fasci
nating to walk among the ruins.
Day 06: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (B,,)
The sightseeing tour of Hue would not be complete without a visit to the elabora
te tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. After seeing this sight we board a flight south. Ho C
hi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is crowded with motorbikes and
cars, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. An afternoon city
tour takes us in the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the
President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some
beautiful French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remn
ant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and every
thing is for sale.
Day 07: Ho Chi Minh City - MeKong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's large
st rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the in
tricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the lo
cal lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting exc
ursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn
Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seas
onal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is
Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a
huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beau
tiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon's Chinatown, which is crammed wi
th sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.
Day 08: Ho Chi Minh City- Departure (B,,)
There is a free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh city. The trip ends
after your transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

Tour Prices: Please contact us for price

Included
- Accommodation with meals
- Transfers and tours with English/German/French speaking local guide
- Domestic airtickets Hanoi/Danang, Hue/Ho Chi Minh
- Domestic airport taxes in Vietnam
- Entrance fees and boat fees, water pupest show
- Service charges, room tax and baggage handling
Excluded
- International airtickets to Hanoi & from Ho Chi Minh
- Departure airport tax in Ho Chi Minh at USD 12
- nett per person ¤ Vietnamese visa fee
 - Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry,
etc...
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