14 DAYS, ESSENTIAL VIETNAM

Itinerary

ITINERARY IN DETAILS:

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL HANOI
Upon arrival to Hanoi airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Hanoi. Tonight there will be a welcome diner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 02 : HANOI - HALONG BAY(B,L)
There will be a city tour this morning. The tour will take us to visit HoChiMinh mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first National University. We enjoy lunch in Hanoi before our drive journey to Halong in the afternoon. Visit to famous Dong Trieu ceramic village. Arrive to Halong city. Diner and overnight in Halong city.

DAY 03 : HALONG BAY CRUISE – HANOI (B,L)
Halong is breathtaking secluded bay with more than 3 thousand limestone islands created by pounding waves and wind. Boating amongst these sheer limestone backdrops is a lovely experience you 've ever had. After breakfast we transfer to the port for a 5 hour cruise around stunning Halong bay. Visit to limestone caves and white sandy beaches. While on boat we are treated to a fresh somptuous seafood lunch. There will be opportunity to take great photos or have jump off the boat. Visit more fish farms and floating villages before our drive back to Hanoi.

DAY 04 : HANOI – HUE (B)
Enjoy the beauty of lovely Hanoi today. Where it be a stroll about the old quarter or a call to Hanoi's many fine gallaries,Hanoi has it all. This evening there will be a transfer to station for your overnight soft sleeper train to Hue. The train leaves at 7p.m

DAY 05 : ARRIVAL HUE (B,L)
Arriving to Hue is scheduled at 7am, you will be greeted and transferred to our hotel. After a freshen-up and breakfast we embark on a visit to Hue Citadel which contains great enclosure and forbidden purple city - a replica of Imperial City in Beijing. We continue our excursion to Thien Mu pagoda, overlooking Perfume river. A visit to splendid Tuduc royal tomb will complet our trip to Hue. Tonight we will enjoy Hue traditional specialties. Diner and overnight in Hue.

DAY 06 : HUE – HOIAN (B,L)
Morning boat trip to explore lovely Perfume river. Visit to Minh Mang royal tomb. We then continue our way to Hoian with ample stops en route at Langco beach for photo and refreshement. We continue our way over spectacular Haivan pass for a bird's eye view to Danang city and the ocean. We visit famous Cham museum in Danang and crafting village before reaching Hoian. Arrive to Hoian, check into our hotel. Diner and overnight in Hoian.

DAY 07 : HOIAN (B)
Whole day to explore charming little township of Hoian including old quarter, Japanese bridge and Thubon river. Walking amongst old streets and lane to visit old houses dating back to 300 year ago. There are many things to see and do in Hanoi, one thing we can be sure you never feel bored while being in this lovely town.

DAY 08 : HOIAN - FLIGHT TO NHATRANG (B)
Transfer from Hoian to Danang airport for flight to NhaTrang. Arrival transfer to our hotel in Nhatrang. Balance of the day will be at leisure to walk along famous Nhatrang beaches. Diner at local restaurant. Overnight in Nhatrang.

DAY 09 : NHATRANG (B,L)
At 8:00am you will be pick up from our hotel in Nhatrang for a lovely boat cruise to visit fishing villages and offshore islands. There will opportunity to go for swimming, snorkerling to explore coral reefs of beautiful Mun island which is claimed to be amongst most beautiful area in the world. Lunch at local restaurant in the island. Overnight in Nhatrang

DAY 10 : NHATRANG – DALAT (B)
After breakfast, we head out on a wild road to Dalat - visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the splendid view of NgoanMuc Pass. Visit Chicken village of C'ho minority people. Visit Prenn Water Fall, TuyenLam Pagoda and Dalat flower market. Overnight  in Dalat.

DAY 11 : DALAT – SAIGON (B)
After breakfast we visit Bao Dai palace, Crazy house and then contiue our way to Saigon. Visit Dambri water fall and LaNga floating village en route. Arrive Saigon in late afternoon after a lovely journey through evergreen vegetation of coffees, mulbery, rubber plantation. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 12 : MEKONG DELTA (B,L)
Mekong Delta is southern most of Vietnam, this morning we drive through the Delta region to Caibe floating market. Boat trip to explore endless waterway and the market is fascinating experience. We visit bonsai and fruit garden. Lunch - Delta style is served in lush garden. Afternoon drive back to Saigon.

DAY 13 : SAIGON CITY TOUR - CUCHI TUNNELS (B,L)
AM: Visit Reunification Palace, and War Crime Museum. Visit China town and Thien Hau temple. Lunch served at local restaurant
PM: Drive to visit intriguing network of underground Cuchi - a system of more than 250 km long dug by guerrilla in the war. There are several function room - hospital, meeting room, store room ... A visit to Cuchi tunnels will get insight into history of Vietnamese people. Tonight there will be a farewell diner . Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

DAY 14 : DEPARTURE (B)
Morning at leisure until the departure transfer to airport for your flight home.