DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: None
+Guide
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Stroll around the downtown for the first discovery of this bustling metropolis. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Accommodation: Majestic / Colonial

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals: B
+Guide
Morning visit the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, the History Museum. Afternoon drive to Cu Chi, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerillas. The tunnels, virtually beneath the US bases for surprise attacks, contained hospitals, accommodation, schools and were used as a military base for Vietnam Communist Army in the US-Vietnam war. Return to Ho Chi Minh city, free at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
Accommodation: Majestic / Colonial

Day 3: Mekong Delta
Meals: B
+Guide
Depart to My Tho. Take a boat trip on Mekong River through the myriad canals offers travellers a real insight to life in the countryside: peasant hard at work in their paddy fields, water buffaloes, many kinds of fruit orchards, thatched-roof dwellings, temples, fishermen and excited children. Reach Turtle Island, stroll on a fruit garden and taste diverse types of seasonal fruits, tea mixed with bee’s honey. Enjoy wonderful Mekong Delta’s traditional music and songs. Visit a coconut candy factory. Return to Ho Chi Minh city, stop along the way to see the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most famous pagoda in the south whose architecture is a mixture of Vietnamese, Kh’mer and Chinese. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Accommodation: Majestic / Colonial

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh city – Da Nang – Hoi An
Meals: B
+Guide
Morning flight to Da Nang then transfer to Hoi An, one of the major trading centers of South East Asia in the 16th century, now a World Cultural Heritage Site, well-known for its ancient and remarkable architecture of mixed Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles from the 16th century. Visit the 200 year-old Tan Ky house, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful riverside market. Late afternoon, visit Cam Chau village to see local people make their traditional jewel-like-toned lanterns. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Palm Garden / Superior Sea View

Day 5: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An
Meals: B
+Guide
Transfer from Hoi An to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.
Drive back to Hoi An, visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Palm Garden / Superior Sea View

Day 6: Hoi An
Meals: B
Free day at leirsue.
Accommodation: Palm Garden / Superior Sea View

Day 7: Hoi An – Hue
Meals: B
+Guide
Leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, well-known for magnific architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and surrounding hills. En route have a look at the famous China Beach and visit Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Upon arrival in Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel, the Purple Forbidden City, the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tuc Duc and Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue.
Accommodation: Saigon Morin / Deluxe

Day 8: Hue – Hanoi
Meals: B
+Guide
A morning boat trip on the romantic Perfume River visiting Hue’s oldest and most revered site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Afternoon take the flight to Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi, take one hour cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets of Hanoi. In the evening, enjoy a fantastic traditional Water Puppet show (unique to Vietnam). Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Melia / Deluxe (ROH)

Day 9: Hanoi City Tour
Meals: B
+Guide
we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Melia / Deluxe (ROH)

Day 10: Hanoi – Ha Long
Meals: B
+Guide
08:00: Pick up by our driver and transfer to HaLong.
11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00: Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
19:00: Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner.
20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. Also at this time we offer, when possible - depending on weather conditions, an excursion to a nearby squid fishing boat. We travel by tender and you will be able to board the squid boat and see how the local fishermen catch squid and other fish, the excursion lasts about 45 minutes.
21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). End of program for Day One
Overnight on board
Boat: Indochina Sail / superior

Day 11: Ha Long – Hanoi
Meals: B
+Guide
6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00: Transfer by tender to the pier. Pick up by our driver and transfer to Hanoi.
Accommodation: Melia / Deluxe (ROH)

Day 12: Hanoi Departure
Meals: B
+Guide
Free until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

REMARK

• Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only
• Compulsory meals & peak days surcharge to be advised at the time of booking
• All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
• Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation

INCLUSION

• Accommodation in twin/double share at hotels selected including breakfast
• Transfer by private air-conditioned car (van, bus...) as per program
• English speaking guide for each area as being requested
• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program
• Breakfast (B); Lunches (L) & Dinner (D) as being mentioned
• Vietnam domestic flights/economy class as program including all tax
• Government taxes (VAT…)

EXCLUSION

• International arrival & departure flight & airport tax
• Insurance, drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned

COMPANY

Lechan Travel
#5/56 Tuong Mai, Hoang Mai
Hanoi, Vietnam
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