Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh Arrival
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, welcome by Asia King Travel's guide and transferto the hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafes. If time permits, we stroll around the down town to explore the different local ways of life. Dinner on your own. Overnight in HCM city

Day 2 : HCM city - Tay Nihh - Cuchi Tunnel (B)
The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Lunch on your own. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Dinner on your own . Overnight in HCM city

Day 3 HCM city - Mekong Delta - HCM city (B,L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Dinner on your own. Overnight in HCM city

Day 4 HCM city - Danang - Hoian (B)
Today we spend a half day seeing some major sights of the city. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale!. Lunch on your own. The next stop of our trip is Danang via a short flight from Ho Chi Minh. On arrival you are greeted and driven to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hoian

Day 5 Hoian - Hue (B)
The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Upon leaving Hoi An, we drive north to the old imperial city of Hue. Along the way, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains, the China Beach and Danang City for a visit to the Cham Museum. Lunch on your own.  We then follow the road crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass before arriving in Hue, Vietnam's last imperial capital of Vietnam. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hue

Day 6 Hue (B)
After breakfast we embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to The beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. Upon leaving this symbol of Hue we continue navigating to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. The next stop of our trip is the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous pagoda of Tu Hieu. Lunch on your own. On return to the city, we then take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies, then transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Diner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 7 Hanoi - Halong (B, L,D )
Breakfast at hotel and then start a 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island. Dinner  & Overnight on Junk.

Day 8 Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Bruch)
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, free time . Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9 Hanoi (B)
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh ( Friday, Monday and from 5 Oct to 5 Dec 08 Closed ) the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are also highlight of our trip. We visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre where we will see a fantastic performance. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 10 Hanoi - Departure (B)
There is free time to relax or further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. End of Asia King Travel service.

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Rules for children :

+ Child under 3 years old : Free of charge, but the parents must take care of foods

+ Child from 3 to 11 years old : 30 % of charge in case of sharing bed with two adutls

+ Child from 3 to 11 years old : 50 % of charge in cas of sharing sharing room with two adutls (extra bed)

Trip includes

ü  Private English speaking guide.

ü  All accommodation on twin share basis with daily breakfasts

ü  Meals as indicated at local restaurant with local foods (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)

ü  All tours & transfers in private car/ van/ bus

ü  Boat cruise as indicated

ü  Domestic airfare & airport taxes: HCM city - Danang; Hue - Hanoi

ü  Entrance fees and permits during guided time.

ü  Service charge & government taxes

Trip excludes

ü  International Airfares.

ü  International departure tax ( 14 USD/ pax , subject to change )

ü  Early check in / Late check out

ü  Meals not indicated

ü  Drinks & beverage ..

ü  Vietnam visa :(Compulsory, visa on arrival 30 USD/pax upon request not including the stamp fee 25 US

ü  Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).

ü  Personal expenses such as  Telephone and Laundry bills.

ü  Tips and gratuities