08 Days - Holidays For Disabled People in Vietnam

Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi
Warm welcome by your guide and your driver and transfer to your hotel. Have some time at your hotel to refresh and relax from your international flight. Meet with your guide in the lobby of your hotel and head for a Vietnamese lunch. First introduction with the great culinary journey!

Afternoon dedicated to a guided introduction of the capital city with a visit of the historical quarter of Hanoi, located around the Hoan Kiem Lake, also called the "Lake of the Returned Sword". Enjoy wandering in this calm yet lively area and visit the little Ngoc Son Temple located at the center of the lake, linked by a bright red traditional bridge.

The excursion continues northbound at the famous quarter of the "36 old streets and guilds": the historical heart of the city. Each street, called "Hang" is specialized in an activity: Hang of silversmiths, Hang of coconut carpets, Hang of sweets, Hang of metal workers...old houses and temples are also located in those little streets. Overnight in Hanoi.

Transportation: 45mn to 1 hour drive from the airport to the city center and a short ride in the city center.

Day 02: Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi, the timeless city of Vietnam will surprise you. While some travelers compare it to a village, others see a city in major expansion. But all agree on the fact that its cultural heritage and charm are both well preserved. This morning, guioded visit of the Ethnology Museum to learn about habits and ancestral traditions of the 54 ethnics composing the country: the courtyard of the museum displays impressive communal houses of the Banhar ethnic minority presenting a singular design.

Afternoon dedicated to the most renowned man of the nation: Ho Chi Minh. An impressive mausoleum hosts his body and, located nearby, many personal belongings are displayed in his former house. You will also visit the peculiar “One Pilar Pagoda”. Overnight in Hanoi.

Transportation: Short distances within the city center.
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch in a nice Vietnamese villa

Day 03: Hanoi - Inland Halong Bay - Hanoi
Only 2h15 drive away from Hanoi, the inland Halong Bay (Ninh Binh ) less touristy than the maritime one, offers an amaizing landscape of karst mountains: one of the most spectacular scenary in Vietnam. Visit a lost temple in the countryside and continue with a stunning promenade among the lush rice paddies and majestic karst mountains. At the 10th century, this region was the capital of 3 feodal dynaties: visit of temples and historical buildings from the outside. Back to Hanoi with arrival in late afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

Transportation: 4 hours return trip.
Meals Included : Breakfast & Lunch in Ninh Binh with regional specialties

Day 04: Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
Take your time in the morning to enjoy breakfast and depart to the airport for a short flight to Danang, located in central Vietnam, by the sea. On arrival in Danang, meet with your local guide and drive to your hotel in Hoi An. Hoi An is the dreamed place to wander and shop. Listed as a UNESCO heritage site, the old town of Hoi An is entirely pedestrian. Start the tour with your guide in the beautiful little paved streets, with houses painted in warm colors, hanging lanterns on their doorsteps. Cross the popular Japanese bridge from the 16th century, built to link the Chinese and Japanese communities. Overnight in Hoi An.

Transportation: 1 Hour from the hotel to Hanoi airport and 40mn from Danang airport to hotel.
Meals Included : Breakfast

Day 05: Hoi An Discovery
The countryside of Hoi An remains quite authentic. It is only at a 10mn ride from your hotel that you reach the rural village of Tra Que located along a little canal. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the village but also to the agricultural activity of this zone where all the work is still done manually thanks to ancestral techniques. Take a stroll on the paths along the plantation fields and then continue to a local house where you will watch a cooking demonstration. Enjoy tasting the local food specialties such as the "Tam Huu" rolls or the "ban Xeo" pancakes. Lunch after the cooking demonstration. Foot massage under the bamboo hut. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Transportation: None.
Meals Included : Breakfast & Lunch

Day 06: Hoi An - Danang - Saigon
Transfer to Danang airport and flight to Saigon. On arrival in Saigon, meet with your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Named Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, the economic capital of Vietnam is here, and one can feel it: trendy youth, overloaded traffic of scooters, luxury shops! The afternoon will be dedicated to the visit of the city's architectural highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral built with French pink bricks, the Central Post Office designed by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, the Reunification Palace also called Independence Palace ... not forgetting an enjoyable break at the park, under the shadow of the trees, to taste a local favorites: a sweet iced coffee! Overnight in Saigon.

Transportation: 45mn from hotel to Danang aiport and 20mn from Saigon airport to city center. Short ride from the afternoon visits to the hotel.
Meals Included : Breakfast

Day 07: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon
Today, departure for the mighty Mekong Delta, famous for being the most hospitable and wealthy region of Vietnam. Endless rice paddies, plenty of small canals with traditional little ferry boats, lush orchards: a complete day among this colorful landscape and with engaging locals. Visit a dynamic market where you can see all the supplies coming from fisheries and orchards of the whole Mekong region. Continue exploring the region with your guide. Lunch will be served in a nice restaurant ideally located along the banks of the river. Back to Saigon at the end of the afternoon after a great day away from the city. Overnight in Saigon.

Transportation: 3 hours return trip
Meals Included : Breakfast & Lunch

Day 08: Saigon - Departure
Good morning Saigon! Vietnamese wake up early to enjoy the morning fresh air for exercising and hang out with their domestic birds. Departure toward Tao Dan Park, located in the heart of the city. You will enjoy wandering in there to watch the locals performing Tai Chi: a gracious martial art originally from China. This park is however less known for its birds owners: a group of men meet there every morning to show their favorite bird and teach them how to sing. Enjoy this unusual scene with a local tea or coffee. Take a ride to the flower market of "Ho Thi Ky" to delight yourself with this beautiful sight and smell of photogenic tropical flowers. Back to the hotel for an optional lunch + some rest. Afternoon at the central market for those willing to purchase last minute souvenirs! Drive to the airport for your departure flight. Time to say goodbye.

Transportation: Shorts rides within the city center for the visits
Meals Included : Breakfast
 

This Package Includes:

• Private transportation with driver and A/C

• All transfers in private AC vehicles.

• Hotels as mentioned

• Meals as mentioned (All breakfasts, 4 lunchs)

• English speaking guide/assistant during all visits

• All entrance fees of mentioned visits

• 2 bottles of water per day per person with fresh towels

Not Included:

• International flights

• Domestic flights

• Drinks during meals

• Personal insurance

• Aids rental