11 Days - Vietnam Holiday In Style

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL - WELCOME DINNER
Activities: Explore the tree-lined boulevards, to visit French Indochinese architecture, tranquil lakes

Itinerary: Upon arrive in Hanoi, the car and tour guide of the Tours In Vietnam will pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport and then transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city with tree lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city. Welcome dinner in a famous local restaurant with Vietnamese food. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR
Activities: Visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple Of Literature. Afternoon visiting Ethnology Museum, enjoy a tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and The Old Quarter

Itinerary: Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour with city's most highlighted sites, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closes on Monday and Friday), his traditional stilt house, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple Of Literature - the first University of Vietnam. In the afternoon, visit the Ethnology Museum (closes on Monday), which is widely considered to be the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi to learn about culture of 54 ethnic groups in the country. In the late afternoon, enjoy a walking tour around The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.Remark: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes from October to November for maintenance. Outside visiting will be arranged.

DAY 3: HANOI - HOA LU - HANOI
Activities: Visit the ancient citadel, ride sampan boat to Tam Coc Caves, Bich Dong Pagoda and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside

Itinerary: We drive to Hoa Lu about three hours from Hanoi; it is located near the town of Ninh Binh province. Hoa Lu is the site of a 10th century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet, Vietnam's first capital. You will visit the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel; take a sampan boat ride through the rice paddies and limestone karsts to reach the sacred Tam Coc Caves. End your visit with a climb up to the Bich Dong Pagoda for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside before returning to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 4: HANOI - HALONG BAY
Activities: Visit Halong Bay, take in the lush scenery, cave visiting

Itinerary: After breakfast at hotel, we will drive 3.5 hours through the lush scenery of Vietnam countryside to Halong Bay, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the World's Natural Wonder. Start cruising around the bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Lion, Tea Pot, Toad, Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islets, then stop for a walk through the Sung Sot (Amazing Cave). The junk arrive TiTop island, you will have 1 hour for visiting, climbing and swimming. Enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. Overnight on boat.

DAY 5: HALONG BAY - NOI BAI AIRPORT - DANANG - HOI AN
Activities: Tai Chi on Sundeck, Watching the sunrise, Flight to Hue and depart to Hoi An

Itinerary: We will enjoy breakfast on boat and watch the sunrise from the deck as your boat sails back to the harbor. Depending on the availability of time after disembarking and then our driver will take you go straight to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival a private vehicle will be waiting for you for the 40 minute drive to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 6: HOI AN - MY SON - HOI AN
Activities: Discover Vietnam's rich cultural & historical heritage, visit My Son, Tra Kieu, view the Cham ruins and artifacts.

Itinerary: After breakfast, we will discover Vietnam's ancient architecture, the national character, rich cultural and historical heritage and visiting My Son Relics. My Son was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the capital and religious centre of the Champa Kingdom and Tra Kieu, the temples of My Son were the most important temples of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th century and the 13th century (formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel) to view the Cham ruins and artifacts. This afternoon, a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town centre will take you back in time to when it was a major trading port in Asia. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7: HOI AN - HUE
Activities: Taking photos at peak of Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum

Itinerary: After breakfast at hotel, you will start to drive to Hue - The Former Capital of Vietnam. On the way to Hue, we will visit ancient architecture in Cham Museum in Danang that is the finest collection of Hindu-Cham sculptures in the world. Then spend time to take photos from Hai Van Pass. Continue driving along the scenic coast of central Vietnam, contemplate panoramic views of the surroundings before descending to the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co. Arrive in Hue, check in hotel and enjoy your own free time here. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 8: HUE CITY TOUR
Activities: Visit Imperial Citadel and a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda , a typical garden house and Tu Duc Mausoleum

Itinerary: In the morning, pay a visit to the Imperial Citadel and enjoy a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit a typical garden house which was built according to precise rules of geomancy and experience the serene and pleasant feelings it might bring you. Visit Tu Duc Mausoleum, one of the most beautiful tombs of Hue. It was inspired by the calm and is a model of Vietnamese traditional art. It is also an opportunity to learn about the history of Nguyen Dynasty and the French colonial period. Dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 9: HUE - HO CHI MINH CITY
Activities: Sightseeing, visiting the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, and the former Presidential Palace.

Itinerary: We will fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Begin your sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City at the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, and the former Presidential Palace. Finish the day with a stroll around the city's colonial architecture, including the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. Note: History Museum is closed on Mondays. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY
Activities: Visit Cai Be floating market, An Binh island and enjoy the Mekong Delta before reaching Vinh Long town and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary: Today we will start with the visit of Cai Be floating market. Here, you can see many wooden boats which play a role as stores where you can buy varying kinds of fruits and vegetables. Afterward, we may peek into a local workshop to learn how rice paste, coconut candy and pop rice are made. There is also a handicraft village nearby where you can see how the locals make rice net for spring rolls, fish sauce and soya sauce, cooking salt, sewing coconut leaves for cottage proof. In the afternoon, a delicious lunch will await you to enjoy at a 170 year old house. After lunch, we will travel around in a traditional rowboat and see the traditional wooden houses, palm trees and the daily activities of the local like fishing and picking up fruits in the Mekong Delta. An optional stop will be possible, you can visit a nursery garden to enjoy different types of fruits and discover how the growers of the Mekong Delta produce the world famous fruits and vegetables. The cruise will end at around 3.30 PM in Vinh Long town. Then we will drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE
Activities: Free enjoy at your leisure

Itinerary: Free time at your leisure, sightseeing, shopping, buy souvenirs, and take photos until transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for your onward flight. End of services.