EXPERIENCE VIETNAM
15 days/14 nights
Experience the diversity of Vietnam
by combining the excitement of
Saigon
, the "chill-out" of Dalat, the
golden beach of Nhatrang, charming
township of Hoian, splendid Hue 's
citadel, stunning secluded Halong
bay and the mazes of Hanoi old
quarter...
Day 1 : Arrival Ho Chi Minh city
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport,
you will be met and transferred to
hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling
metropolis ,contradiction of its
northern counterpart, is crowded
with bikes and motorbikes, excited
by numerous shopping area and
sidewalk cafés. The afternoon we
stroll around Sai gon down town.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 2 : Tay
Ninh - Cuchi (B,L)
Heading out of town we travel by
road to Tay Ninh , the head quarter
of Cao Dai region. On arrival we
attend the fantastic mid-day temple
service when the followers fill the
hall wearing colored robes, a symbol
of the curious combination of the
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
On return trip we also make stop to
explore Cu Chi Tunnels, an
incredible underground tunnel
network constructed by Vietnamese
fighters during the long struggle
for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day
3 : Ho Chi Minh city - Vinhlong
(B,D)
A half day tour of dynamic Ho Chi
Minh City, still called Sai gon by
many locals takes in the Notre Dame
Cathedral, Old Sai gon Post Office,
a lacquer ware factory, the bustling
market of Binh Tay Market in
Chinatown and Giac Lam Pagoda. In
the afternoon we travel by road to
Mekong Delta, the largest rice bowl
of
Vietnam. Boat trip to visit lush
orchard gardens where we are treated
to a delicious tropical fruits.
Overnight at family house built out
over water.
Day 4: Vinlong - Ho Chi Minh City
(B,L)
After breakfast we embar on a
wonderful boat excursion to explore
endless waterway. Visit the Caibe
floating market before continuing
our way to Mytho where we visit Vinh
Trang pagoda. Lunch at local
restaurant before we drive back to
Ho Chi Minh city.Overnight in Ho Chi
Minh city.
Day
5: Ho Chi Minh city - Dalat
(B)
Today, we start our north bound
journey with the first stop being Da
Lat, one of Vietnam’s most charming
towns. At an elevation of 15,000
meters, Da Lat, called the" city of
eternal spring" , have een
established as a hill station at the
beginning of the last century. The
city is set around a lake and
surrounded forests, waterfalls and
rolling countryside. Overnight in Da
Lat.
Day
6: Dalat - Nhatrang
(B)
Our sightseeing tour of Da Lat takes
in the former residence of Emperor
Bao Dai, Hang Nga House,
Xuan Huong Lake, the Central Market,
the Love Valley and Lam Ty Ni
Pagoda. The afternoon, we travel by
road to Nha Trang with stopover at
the scenic pass of Ngoan Muc and the
13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham
Towers. Overnight at hotel in Nha
Trang.
Day
7: Nhatrang
(B,L)
The picturesque coastal town of Nha
Trang is an ideal place for anyone
seeking an enjoyable escape. Taking
a boat trip out we explore some
nearby islands of the South China
Sea and spend a half day on the
turquoise water enjoying swimming,
snorkeling, or simply lazing on a
beach and feasting on seafood lunch.
Overnight in NhaTrang.
Day
8 : Nhatrang - Danang-Hoian
(B)
We board a flight to
Da Nang. The tour of central Vietnam
begins with sightseeing of Hoi An
which was originally a Cham seaport
but has been influenced down
centuries by a myriad of traders
from various cultures. The tranquil
and charm of Hoi An with its low
tiled houses of Chinese appearance,
Japanese covered bridge, brightly
painted temples and pagodas make it
one of Vietnam’s most delightful
places. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day
9 : Myson
(B,L)
We drivet to visit holly land My
Son. This is a former capital of the
ancient Cham civilization that ruled
central Vietnam between the second
and thirteenth centuries. Hinduism
from India heavily influenced their
religion. Located 60 km. from
Danang, My Son is considered to be
one of the best-preserved Cham
structures in Vietnam. The complex
is comprised of seventy Hindu-like
towers and temples dating from the
second century. This site is a
must-see for those who are
interested in architecture and
ancient civilizations. It is one of
four World Heritage listed sites in
Vietnam. Balance of the day will be
at your leisure to do your endless
shopping in Hoian. Overnight in
Hoian.
Day
10 : Hoian-Hue
(B)
We embark on Northernbound journey
to
Hue, the former imperial capital of
Vietnam. The scenic route passes
through Da Nang
as we are climbing over the Pass of
Ocean Clouds and dropping down to
the picturesque fishing villages of
Lang Co. A visit to beautiful Cham
museum in Danang where display
Cham’s finest sculpture and
artifacts in the world. Afternoon
we visit the Citdel, containing the
Imperial City and the Forbidden
Purple city, the Emperor's private
residence. Both were almost totally
destroyed during the Tet offensive
of 1968. We visit vibrant Dong Ba
riverside market . Overnight in
Hue
Day
11 : Hue
- Hanoi
(B)
This morning we board our dragon
board for a cruise along lovely
Perfume river with a stop to visit
Thien Mu pagoda, considered by many
as the unofficial symbol of Hue. It
is active Buddhist monastery with
its origins dating back to 1601. One
of its most poignant displays is a
car belonging to a former monk, who
in 1963, drove to Saigon and set
himself alight to protest against
the South Vietnamese regime and its
crual treating of Buddhist. We
continue our ride upstream to visit
Minh Mang tomb, in a tranquil
setting of gardens and lakes as well
as t from where the Nguyen Dynasty
ruled between 1802 and 1945. This
evening we take overnight soft
sleeper train to Ha Noi.
Day
12 : Hanoi
Arrival Hanoi in Morning you will be
transferred to our hotel for a
freshen up and breakfast. Free in
the morning to relax . Sightseeing
tour of the town in the afternoon to
Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s
first university, the Ethnology
Museum. Tonight we enjoy water
puppet show followed by Vietnamese
diner. Overnight in Hanoi
(Breakfast included)
Day
13 : Hanoi - Halong bay
(B,L,D)
Breakfast and ready visit to Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar
Pagoda before we drive to Halong
bay. The drive journeh boasts one of
Vietnam’s most impressive scenic
sights. Arriving to Halong we embark
on a cruise out to explore the
picturesque scenery blending with
the sky and some 3,000 limestone
islands rising amazingly from the
clear and emerald water. Along the
way we will anchor for a leisurely
swim in a secluded cove. We explore
this stunning bay with prime
beaches. Over night on board.
Day 14 : Halong bay - Hanoi
(B,L)
More exploration of breathtaking
secluded bay. We cruise further to
Bai Tu Long bay where Indochina film is taken. We are treated to a seafood lunch before our
drive back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 15 : Departure
(B)
There is a free time to relax or
further exploration of Ha Noi until
the departure transfer to airport
for your flight home.
