Day 2: Hanoi city tour
After
breakfast in the hotel you will take an interesting guided city tour of
Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh complex (the mausoleum, the house &
garden and the museum) and One Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient
architecture. After here we move to Temple of Literature, the site of
Vietnam’s first university, dates back to 1070. Its peaceful gardens
and pavilions offer a relaxing respite from Hanoi’s busy streets. Lunch
in local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing
cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi. Walking down some small and
lively street to see busy local market then join locals for green tea
or coffee in local café. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi
“Cyclo" is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front.
Summary
Activities: Full-day city tour
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am.
On
the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft
centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine
seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short
exploration of the cave we start our kayaking time paddling through an
amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to
reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain.
Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We
will meet the mortherboat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the
cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.
Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Halong: 3.5 hrs
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat, Kayak
Activities: Kayaking 2.5 hrs, Cruising
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 4: Kayaking Halong Bay
After
breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then
continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this
amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting
through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a
secluded and beautiful lagoon. Lunch on support boat in front of the
cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and
fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue
paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong bay but much more
interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay
for dinner and overnight on motherboat
Summary
Activities: 6 hr kayaking
Transportation: Boat, Kayak
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin
Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Breakfast
on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates
amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City.
Lunch on the junk before reach Halong Harbor for a drive back to Hanoi.
On the way back to Hanoi we will have a stop in Dong Trieu Town for
refreshment and visiting to a ceramic factory. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary
Transfer Halong – Hanoi: 3.5 hrs
Transportation: AC vehicle, Junk
Activities: Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi – Hue
Take
early flight to Hue City, the former capital of Vietnam in 17th, 18th
century. Hue has been recognized a World Heritage Site by UNESCO thanks
to its outstanding cultural and historical values. Upon arrival we
transfer to our hotel in Hue. After check-in we take a short drive to
the Imperial City to visit the impressive Royal Palace and other
beautiful royal buildings.
Lunch in local restaurant with
local delights. After lunch we embark on a relaxing biking tour to the
rural area of Hue, passing scenic villages and green rice fields to
reach Emperor Minh Mang Tomb, one of the most beautiful Emperor’s tombs
in Hue. The tomb is particularly impressive being extravagant complex
of pavilions, temple, courtyards, and lakes. After visiting to the
Emperor’s tomb we will take a boat trip on the peaceful Perfume River
to get back to Hue City. Overnight in Hue.
Summay
Activities: Sightseeing, biking 15km and 1.5 hr river cruise
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat, Bicycle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 7: Hue – Hoian
Breakfast
in the hotel and leave Hue for Hoian. Hoian is a small, beautiful
ancient town by the bank of Thu Bon River. The town thrived on trading
with the Chinese, Japanese, Spanish,…some hundred years ago. On the way
we will have a short stop in Lang Co beach for refreshing. Upon arrival
in Hoian Town we check in hotel and have lunch in local restaurant.
In
the afternoon, we will take an interesting guided walking tour to see
the ancient town of Hoian. We will visit to ancient houses, old Chinese
communal houses and the lively market of Hoian. Overnight in Hoian.
Summary
Activities: Walking tour of Hoi An
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Breakfast
in hotel. Today is your free day to do whatever you want. There are
some options for you to choose; shopping in the town – Hoi An is the
paradise for those who like shopping, going to the beautiful beach of
Cua Dai which is only 5 km from the town, take a short guided biking
tour to the beautiful surrounding villages – this is included in the
tour. Overnight in Hoi An.
Summary
Activities: Free time
Transportation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon
Breakfast
in hotel. Transfer to Da Nang for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City
(Saigon). Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat Airport we transfer to our hotel
downtown Saigon. The busy city of Saigon, used to be the capital of
South Vietnam, is the biggest commercial and cultural centre of
Vietnam. We will have lunch in a local restaurant before taking an
interesting city tour of Saigon including the Unification Palace, the
Post Office, the Jade Emperor Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in
Saigon.
Summary
Activities: City tour of Saigon
Transportation: Airplane, AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 10: Saigon – Vinh Long – Can Tho
Breakfast
in hotel before leaving Saigon for an exciting day tour in Mekong
Delta. After two hour driving we will reach Vinh Long. From here we
take a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to reach a peaceful island
on the river. On the island, we will walk through fruit orchards and
visit to local family. We will try many different kinds of tropical
fruit cultivated on the island, and we will be entertained with songs
and music performed by villagers. After here we take a rowed boat trip
on small canals, which are shaded by water coconut trees. We visit to a
coconut candy factory and have lunch in a local restaurant.
After
lunch we travel further south to Can Tho City. On the way we will cross
a branch of Mekong River on public ferry. Overnight in Can Tho.
Summary
Activity: Sightseeing, River cruise
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boats
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 11: Can Tho – Saigon
Get
up early in the morning and take a boat trip on Mekong River to see one
of the most lively and colorful floating market in Southeast Asia. The
best time to see the market is around 8 am. Taking boat trip back to
Can Tho for breakfast. Leave Can Tho for Saigon with a stop on the way
for lunch. We will reach Saigon early afternoon. Overnight in Saigon.
Summary
Activities: Visit floating market
Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 12: Departure
Breakfast in hotel and relax until pick-up time. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for flight home.
Summary
Activities: Transfer to airport
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast
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Note: The above prices are based on 3-star hotel category. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel categories
| Days: | >= 5 days |
| Price: | 1000usd - 2000usd |
| Start from: | Hanoi |
| Name: | Bobby Nguyen |
| Telephone: | (84-4) 35738569 |
| Website: | http://www.activetravelvietnam.com |
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