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Cultural Tours
The Northern Highlight of Vietnam
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Hanoi - Halong - Sapa Town - Hanoi: 13D/12N
THE NORTHERN HIGHLIGHT OF VIETNAM AXTNT-VN03
 
HANOI - HALONG - SAPA TOWN - HANOI: 13D/12N
 
DAY 1: HANOI

Arrival Hanoi by.. Meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a Water Puppet show – an unique and traditional art of Vietnam in the world. Dinner at local restaurant, overnight at hotel in Hanoi(D)

DAY 2: HANOI

Morning, meet and transfer to visit Hochiminh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), and His former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature built in 11th century for the first university in Vietnam. Lunch at local restaurant, Afternoon; continue to visit Historical museum–one of the finest museums in the whole countries. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple, end the trip with shopping in the Old Quarter area. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi(B/ L)

DAY 3: HANOI - BATTRANG - HALONG

Morning, meet and transfer to visit visit Bat Trang Ceramic Village which has been renowned for its hand-made ceramics and pottery kilns for almost 500 years. Then drive to Haiphong – a sea port and third largest city in Vietnam. Visit Duhang pagoda and Hangkenh communal house. Lunch at local restaurant, afternoong, transfer to Halong bay – 180km northeast of Hanoi, You will have a deep experience about a nation whose 80 percent of population leaving on rice while moving through the countryside.Free at leisure and Overnight at hotel in Halong(B/ L)

DAY 4: HALONG - HANOI

Morning, enjoy 04 hours boat cruise on Halong bay – listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Especially a fresh seafood lunch is prepared and served on board during cruise. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing. Afternoon, driver back to Hanoi and free at leisure, overnight at hotel in Hanoi(B/ L)

DAY 5: HANOI - HUE

Morning, free leisure before transfer to airport for flight to Hue, Arrival Hue, meet and transfer to hotel, Visit to the Citadel – Vietnam’s former imperial capital and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Lunch at local restaurant, Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River, which divides the city and for centuries has been the inspiration for artists and poets alike to Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Overnight at hotel in Hue (B/ L)

DAY 6: HUE - DANANG- HOIAN

Morning, transfer to visit Khai Dinh Tombs, Dong Ba Market, Lunch at local restaurant.Afternoon, transfer to Hoian and stop at Hai Van pass to sightseeing then proceed to the ancient town of Hoi An via Danang to visit to Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and china beach. Overnight at hotel in Hoian (B/ L)

DAY 7: HOIAN

Morning, full day discover Hoian ancient town _ lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoian was ancient Town is one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century with its centuries - old houses, communal houses, uncanny pagodas constructed in Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese style and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Lunch at local restaurant Afternoon, free leisure or relax at Cua Dai beach in Hoian. Overnight at hotel in Hoian(B/ L)

DAY 8: HOIAN DANANG NHATRANG

Free leisure before transfer to airport for flight to Nhatrang, Arrival Nhatrang, meet and transfer to hotel for check in, Lunch at local restaurant. Take a short city tour to visit Cham tower and around area then continues to visit Cham Por Nagar Towel, Oceanique Institute, Hon Chong Promotory. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang (B/ L)

DAY 9: NHATRANG

Morning, meet and transfer to Cau Da Jetty for a full day boat cruise to Tam islet and Mun Islet. The water is clear and the marine life is diverse for snorkelling and sunbathing. Optional activities include scuba diving, jet skiing, wind surfing & parasailing on Tam Islet. Lunch at local restaurant on Island, Afternoon, free at leisure for relaxing at Nha Trang Beach, Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang(B,L)

DAY 10: NHATRANG - HOCHIMINH

Free at leisure before transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh city. Arrival Hochiminh city, meet and transfer to hotel for check in & lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, take a short city tour include Notre Dame Cathedral, Center Post Office, China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda (built by the Cantos congregation in the early 19th). Stop at Binh Tay Market for shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh(B,L)

DAY 11: HOCHIMINH - CUCHI

Meet at your hotel and transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War, en route you will have the opportunity to visit local homes producing rice paper and rice wine. Lunch at local restaurant, Afternoon; continue city tour to visit War Remnants museum, Reunification palace and shopping in the central.Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh.(B,L)

DAY 12: HOCHIMINH -VINHLONG

Morning, meet and transfer to Vinh Long, a town located along the bank of Mekong river. What make the trip to Vinh Long is so worthwhile is not only the town itself, but also the beautiful small islands in the river. A boat trip will bring you to the popular spots for tourist – Binh Hoa Phuoc Island where lands are totally given over to agriculture, especially the raising of tropical fruits. Lunch at local restaurant, Afternoon, transfer back to Hochiminh City, Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh(B,L)

DAY 13: HOCHIMINH - DEPARTURE

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight departure.(B)

Inclusive prices: Exclusive prices:
  • Accommodation basing on twin sharing at hotels with daily breakfast
  • All transfers and land transportation in private vehicles.
  • Local English or French speaking guides.
  • Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated
  • Private boat for sightseeing in Halong, Hue, Vinhlong, nha trang.
  • Lunches & dinners at local restaurant as mentioned in the program
  • Minaral water(01bottle/pax/day
  • International ticket and airport taxes (In Hanoi: USD14/pax In Saigon: USD14/pax)
  • Drinks, personal expenses and meals not mentioned in the program. Visa
Cities Deluxe Superior(A) Superior(B) First Class Standard
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Hoi An Golden Sand, Victoria Hoi An, Hoi an beach, River Beach Hoi an Pacific, Vinh Hung Ancient house, Hoi an Hotel. Lotus Phon Hoi,
Hue Le Residence Imperial hotel Celadon Palace Saigon Morin Century river Huong Giang (River) Huong Giang Pilgrimage village Green Hue Heritage Hue Asia Hotel Camellia Thuan Hoa Vida Duy Tan (sup)
Ho Chi Minh Magestic Saigon Sofitel Plaza Norfolk Hotel Grand Hotel Kim Do,Novotel Amara Lyberty 3,4 ,Metrople Chancery Viendong
Hanoi Sofitel Plaza, Melia Fortuna,Guoman, Sunway Bao Son,Zephyr, Lake side Majestic, Hoa Binh Chains first Eden
Halong Halong Plaza Saigon Halong Royal hotel Halong pearl Dream HL Asean Grand, Dream, Heritage Spring Halong I Halong Halong Bay Cong Doan Vien Dong
NhaTrang Victoira Sapa Chau Long Yasaka Nha Trang Nha Trang Lodge Asia Paradise Que Huong NT Que Huong Green Hotel
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