DETAILED ITINERARY

This Vietnam classic tour is created for the ones who do not have much time but still want to see all the highlights of  Vietnam. This tour can be reversed to start in Saigon and end in Hanoi. It is also possible to add some nights in Sapa if you have more time and extend some nights at the beach of Muine/Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc or Nha Trang in the end.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Meals: D +Guide

Our guide will welcome you at Noi Bai airport and then transfer to your hotel in the city center. It is time to refresh and a short rest after long journey before we invite you a welcomed dinner and a unique show of northern rural Water Puppet art form. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Ha Long bay – the World heritage
Meals: B, L, D +Guide

Morning drive to Halong
Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site. Upon arrival, board your deluxe traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset.  Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.
Overnight on board.

Day 3: Hanoi – Hue
Meals: B, L +Guide

Get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea. We depart for a visit to the splendid Sung Sot grotto and a quick glimpse of a nearby fishing village. Enjoy another seafood lunch on board while cruising back through Halong bay to the pier. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Hue, evening free at leisure in Hue.
Overnight in Hue

Day 4: Hue Hue city tour
Meals: B, L +Guide

Today, you will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue, King Tu Duc’s tomb (Tu Duc is a king but also a poet, so his mausoleum is a poet garden), King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed). In the late afternoon, we take a cruise on Huong River to admire sunset and visit Thien Mu pagoda. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
Meals: B, L

The car will drive you to Hoi An town, which is about 145 km away from Hue. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Upon arrival in Danang, visit Cham museum where you will see interesting collection of Cham sculpture and culture. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking. Arrive in Hoian town in the late afternoon, check in and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An
Meals: B

Days free to cycle through rice padd
Hoi An, Hoi An Tour, Hoi An Holiday, Hoi An Travel
ies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous China Beach.
Overnight in Hoi an.

Day 7: Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: B, L +Guide

You will take morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City for short city tour passing Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals: B, L +Guide

Excursion to Tay Ninh, the hDao Cao Dai in Tay Ninhead quarter of Cao Dai sect founded in 1923. Visit the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic Midday Mass ceremony when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, Christianism and Islamism. Continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels 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. Afternoon free at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be Floating Market – Can Tho
Meals: B, L +Guide

Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere. We will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip  to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and doing the bike trip in the afternoon to explore and enjoy the countryside. Continue to Can Tho - The heart of Mekong region in Vietnam for overnight. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 10: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh Cai rang floating market
Meals: B +Guide

This morning, we will make a beautiful boat trip through the waterways around Cantho. You will pass through small canals and waterways, villages and fruit plantations to visit the huge Cai Rang floating market. Back to Ho Chi Minh around noon. Check in on arrival. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh city – Departure
Meals: B

Free time for shopping before we transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure

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
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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