15 Days - FAMOUS ARCHITECTURES IN VIETNAM

Day 01: Fly in – Arrival Hanoi ( - / - / Diner )
Pick up by our guide and driver of Ethnic Voyage at airport and transfer to city centre. Welcome diner at famous restaurant in Hanoi. Overnight at Hanoi Intercontinental Hotel*****.

Day 02: Hanoi City tour ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning explore Political areas Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Temple of literature, Fine Art Museum. West lake area: Quan Thanh Temple, Kim Lien pagoda. Break for lunch in a restaurant. Afternoon discover the Center: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, Old quarter, walking in French quarter visit Historical museum. Evening: Water puppet show. Overnight at Hanoi Intercontinental Hotel*****.

Day 03: Hanoi - Tay Phuong pagoda - Duong Lam - Ninh Binh ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning drive to Duong Lam ancient village. Visit the village, local families, Mong Phu communal house, Mia Pagoda, Phu mother Queen temple, Phung Hung king temple, Ngo Quyen king temple and 1000 year old ‘Duoi’ tree road. Break for lunch. Drive to visit Tay Phuong Pagoda, a special architecture from XVIII century and the best collection of Buddha statues built on the bamboo hill. Drive to Ninh Binh stay overnight. Overnight at Hidden Charm Hotel Ninh Binh****.

Day 04: Ninh Binh - Phat Diem - Pho Minh, Keo pagoda - Ha Long ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning, take the boat rowing trip for 02h on Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, the land called “Ha Long on land”, short drive to visit Bich Dong mountain pagoda. Continue drive to Phat Diem cathedral, in Kim Son village the sanctuary of catholic region in Vietnam, the unique ancient stone, wooden churches complex. Lunch en rout. Leave Ninh Binh town, follow highway 10 visit Pho Minh famous stone tower pagoda from 14 century and Keo Pagoda, the masterpiece of architecture from 17 century with famous wooden bell tower, the biggest ancient pagoda in the North. Drive to Ha Long Bay. Overnight at Novotel Hotel Ha Long****.
Note: If we still have time, we can make a visit to Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest buddhist complex in North of Vietnam

Day 05: Ha Long Bay - But Thap – Hanoi ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning, boarding wooden junk and cruise for 4h on the Bay passing Dinh Huong, Litter Duck, Fighting Cocks Islands and some floating villages. Visit Thien Cung, Dau Go caves on an Island, seafood lunch on boat. Return the wharf and dive back. From Bac Ninh turn to But Thap pagoda built in the middle of rice paddy field, a gem of Vietnam ancient architecture, contemplating stone carving collection in the banisters, bridge, towers and admire the architecture space arrangement of the site. Pass by Dau pagoda, a center of Buddhism when it came to Vietnam. Back to Hanoi. Overnight at Hanoi Intercontinental Hotel*****.

Day 06: Hanoi to Hue by fly ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Hue, Morning pick up to Noi Bai Airport fly to Hue Ancient Capital of Vietnam of Nguyen Dynasty. Check in the Hotel. After lunch visit Great Enclosure of Royal Citadel, the complex of Noon Gate, Royal Palace, Temples build in 1802. Continue to Tu Duc King’s Tomb. Overnight at Pilgrimage Resort Hue****.

Day 07: Hue Unesco World Heritage ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning boat trip on the Perfume River go up stream visit Thien Mu Pagoda, further boat cruise and walking through a village to Gia Long King’s Tomb. Back to the city for lunch. Afternoon drive to visit Royal Arena, Thanh Toan covered Bridge, Royal antique museum (or War museum). Overnight at Pilgrimage Resort Hue****.

Day 08: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Drive along the sea coast southward, climb up on the Cloudy Pass, some stops on the way for taking pictures, pass Da Nang City and visit Champa Sculpture Museum. Arrived in Hoi An, check in Hotel and Lunch break. Afternoon walk in the Unesco World Heritage of Hoi An ancient Street, visit Japanese Bridge, Old house, Chinese Congress Hall, Museum. Free for night walk in the street of thousands lanterns reflecting on the water of Hoai River. Overnight at Palm Garden Resort Hoi An*****.

Day 09: Hoi An - My Son ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning drive 1h to My Son, Unesco World Heritage, and the Hinduism Sanctuary of Champa kingdom built from VII to XIII centuries. The complex of brick towers, decorated with statues, sculptures divided in many groups and located in the mysterious forest look up to Cat Tooth Holly Mountain. Lunch break. Drive back to Hoi An. Overnight at Palm Garden Resort Hoi An*****.

Day 10: Da Nang - Nha Trang by fly ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning pick up to Da Nang Air port for fly to Nha Trang. Afternoon visit Ponaga tower, the sanctuary of southern Champa kingdom, and Long Son Pagoda. Overnight at Sunrise Beach Resort Nha Trang*****.

Day 11: Nha Trang - Poklongarai Tower - Da Lat ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Depart from Nha Trang, drive 200km passing a long mountain pass named Spectacular, on the way visit Poklongarai Tower, a brilliant Cham architect in original condition. Arrived in Da Lat. Overnight at Sofitel Palace Dalat*****

Day 12: Dalat City Tour ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
City tour in French mountain architecture city, sightseeing of Bao Dai King’s mansions, churches, French villas, Dalat University, railway station. Free to walk in the Center market, Ho Xuan Huong lake in the lat afternoon. Overnight at Sofitel Palace Dalat*****

Day 13: Dalat fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Cu Ch tunnelsi. Morning: drive to Lien Khuong airport for fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon visit Cu Chi tunnel, a famous underground guerilla base during Vietnam War in the suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City. Back to the City. Overnight at Caravelle***** in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City tour ( Breakfast / Lunch / -)
Morning tours in district 1, visit War Remnant Museum, Reunification Palace, Post office, Notre dam Cathedral, then pass by People Committee Hall and walk around Ben Thanh market. Lunch break. Afternoon visit Giac Lam Pagoda, China Town in district 5 and Binh Tay market. Overnight at Caravelle***** in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 15: Saigon - Fly out ( Breakfast / - / -)
Following breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for your departure flight. End of our service

Price Includes:
– Air-condition Car during the trip
– Half Board: breakfast, lunch
– Entrance fees to indicated sights
– English speaking guide during the trip
– Boat Trip in Ha Long Bay, Huong River in Hue,
- Double/Twin share accommodation in 04/05 stars hotel.
– One way air-ticket from Hanoi to Hue, from Da Nang to Nha Trang and from Da Lat to Saigon

Price Excludes:
– Visa to Vietnam
– Personal Expense, Tips and gratuities
– Insurance during the trip in Vietnam.
– International Flight to and from Vietnam
– Services not include in the Tour Itinerary.