- This journey can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Hanoi and north Vietnam experience two seasons - summer and winter. Summers are dry and warm, averaging"/>

Ho Chi Minh City


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Vietnam Heritages

- This journey can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Hanoi and north Vietnam experience two seasons - summer and winter. Summers are dry and warm, averaging 25 to 33 degrees. Winters (October to March) can be cool with temperatures in Hanoi averaging 10 to 20 degrees in January. Some winter months experience a light, drizzling rain. In central and south Vietnam, the “dry” season runs from November to May. Temperatures average between 22 and 30 degrees. The “wet” season is characterized by brief showers late in the afternoon with temperatures ranging from 25 to 33 degrees.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Saigon Arrival (D)

Arrive Saigon. Transfer to your hotel for a tour briefing and welcome drinks. The rest of the day is for a rest after a long flight and orientation. Welcome dinner. Accommodation

Day 02 : Ho Chi Minh (B, L, D)

We begin our sightseeing around Saigon by visiting the Presidential Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Cholon, Ben Thanh Markets and Tien Hau Pagoda. Accommodation.

Day 3: Saigon - Mekong delta - My Tho (B, L)

Explore the famous Mekong Delta, a region nestled along the river and dotted with rice paddies and fruit plantations. We take a boat trip to the local floating markets, experiencing the rural atmosphere with the local people. Accommodation

Day 04 : Saigon - Cu Chi - Tay Ninh (B, L)

Today we have an in depth look at the determination and ingenuity of the Vietnamese and explore the famous Cu Chi tunnels. We continue to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion. Accommodation

Day 5: Sai Gon - Nha Trang (B, L)

This morning we board our Vietnam Airlines flight to Nha Trang. This afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around this seaside town and visit the Cham tower ruins. Accommodation.

Day 6: Nha Trang (B, L)

We spend an enjoyable day cruising around the islands off Nha Trang visiting the Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Tam Island and a local fishing village. Lunch is served on board and for the more adventurous amongst us there will be a chance to cool off with a swim in the waters of the South China Sea. Accommodation

Day 7: Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An (B, L, D)

This morning we board our Vietnam Airlines flight to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO listed town of Hoi An stopping at the Cham Museum en route. A former merchant trading port, Hoi An is a mixture of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French architecture and is a real treasure of Vietnam. Tonight we enjoy a cooking lesson in one of the local restaurants. Accommodation.

Day 08 : Hoi An (B, L)

We undertake a walking tour of the old centre of Hoi An. We visit old homes still lived in by descendents of the original merchants, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An market and the local Chinese pagoda. This afternoon is free so you have time to visit the tailors for which this town is known and soak up the charming atmosphere of the Hoi An and the Thu Bon River at a riverside cafe. Accommodation

Day 09 : Hoi An - Hue (B,L, D)

Leaving Hoi An by coach we visit Marble Mountains and China Beach before continuing over the Hai Van Pass and arrive at the ancient capital of Hue. This afternoon visit the UNESCO listed Citadel, home to the former Vietnamese Emperors in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Accommodation

Day 10: Hue (B, L)

We take a cruise on the Perfume River toThien Mu Pagoda and then visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs. This afternoon is free to stroll along the river front from your hotel. Accommodation.

Day 11: Hue - Hanoi (B, L, D)

This morning we visit Hue’s largest market, the Dong Ba Market. In the afternoon we board our Vietnam Airlines flight to the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi. This evening enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets. Accommodation

Day 12: Hanoi (B, L)

Hanoi, known as the ‘Paris of the Orient’ is filled with beautiful tree lined boulevards, French villas and natural lakes. Our city tour today includes visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stilt house and museum, Temple of Literature, a walking tour of the Old Quarter and markets, Hoan Kiem Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ethnology Museum and One Pillar Pagoda. Accommodation.

Day 13: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)

Today we travel to the area that is regarded as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Vietnam- Halong Bay. We board our Junk and commence cruising amongst the spectacular karst rock islands. Spend the night onboard anchored, relaxing and watching the sunset over Halong Bay.

Day 14: Ha Long bay - Hanoi (B, L)

This morning continue exploring Halong Bay and its grottoes and caves before returning to the wharf and driving back to Hanoi through the striking rural countryside of the Red River Delta. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 15: Hanoi Departure

Free untill transfer to Noi Bai airport for flying to your next destionation.


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Days:>= 5 days
Price:500usd - 1000usd
Start from:  Ho Chi Minh City

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