CVN8-01: THE SMILE OF VIETNAM
8 days - 7 nights
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Cu Chi - Hoi An - My Son – Hue - Ha Noi – Ha Long
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival (D)
Welcomed at International Tan Son Nhat airport by our tour guide then
transferred to your hotel in the city center. After fresh up, our guide will
introduce you about our busiest city with a short cyclo and walking tour
through French colonial corner. (Cyclo from hotel along Rue Catinat-Dong
Khoi street to Notre Dame Cathedral and Post Office, walking from here down
to Lam Son square with the formally the Place Garnier, the scene of
General The’s terrorist bombing in the Quite American. Walk to Continental
Hotel located between Dong Khoi Street and Le Loi Boulevard. Go straight to
Le Loi to see the statue of Ho Chi Minh in the front of gingerbread Town
Hall, now the People’s Committee building and enjoy a cup of Vietnamese
coffee. Continue cycling through Boulevard Charner – Dai Lo Nguyen Hue, Ham
Nghi and passing Ben Thanh night market. A light meal served with “Pho” –
Vietnamese noodle at Pho’ 2000 – the restaurant, where former US
President Bill Clinton has his meal during his visit to Vietnam in 2001.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi (B/L)
In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible
underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the
long struggle for independence. Back to the city for lunch after 4 hours
excursion. In the afternoon, take a quick look at famous
Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral, thenvisit
China town. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Optional:
To give wildlife a hand we would to invite you to do responsible travel with us.
Wildlife At Risk (WAR) is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of Vietnam by
combating the illegal wildlife trade, raising environmental awareness and
promoting the conservation of endangered species and their habitats - an
sustainable tourism center. Child would love this center.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice field to My Tho, one
of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat
navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho
fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the
atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The
exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal
fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders.
(Optional short biking before lunch). Have lunch at a typical countryside
garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local
industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back
Ho Chi Minh for late flight at to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer
to Hoian town 35km away. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4:
Hoi An (B/L)
In the morning, you will walk to visit ancient tiny town Hoi An. The
visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and
some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Lunch at a local restaurant then
direct transfer to Hue – The Imperial city through Hai Van pass. Check in
hotel and overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hoi An – Hue (B/L)
Today, you will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue, King Tu Duc’s tomb, King
Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed), and Thien Mu
pagoda. Lunch is served in a garden house restaurant. In the late afternoon,
take a cruise on Huong River watching sunset. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Hanoi (B/L)
Leave Hue on the morning flight to Hanoi. You are arrival at our thousand years
Capital – Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the Noi Bai airport and then
be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Our city tour starts with
visit to Hochiminh’s Mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda.
Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we roam to the old Quarter to learn
more about the legend/history about Hoan Kiem lake (the lake of the Restored
Sword), Ngoc Son Temple and Pho Co (Old quarter). Relax at a local
Coffee shop or “Bia hoi” corner for deeply explore local life
before enjoy Water Puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7: Halong bay - Hanoi (B/L)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart to Ha Long bay. Ride
directly to Ha Long city, upon arrival (12.00am), get on boat and start your
cruise. While the junk is passing many islets, rocks, caves, floating villages
and beaches on Ha Long bay, your lunch will be served on board with fresh sea
food. You’ll then visit Thien Cung & Dau Go caves - the most beautiful among the
thousands of the Bay. 16: 30pm: Disembarking and leaving for Hanoi. Overnight in
Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel then prepare for flight back home. It is time to say goodbye.
Type of tour:
Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go
with all details above or we can modify to fix your date of travel) Easy tour
Departure:
Any day
Feature of tour:
The
Smile of Vietnam tour showing how peace in Vietnam is now and you will see
how friendly Vietnam people with smile when visiting the long Vietnam from
South to North.
Air Fare
cost per person:
150 US$ for domestic flight (Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang, Hue -
Hanoi)
Hotel
accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing Private car/mini
van, train tickets (AC comfortable soft sleeper, sharing basic) Private
boat in Hue & join cruise in Halong All entrance
fees English/
French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request All meals
as per program
Exclusive:
Domestic &
International flight and all airport taxes
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned Insurance Personal
expenses & Tips Vietnam
Visa - this can be done with our Visa service
Luxury hotels
Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go
with all details above or we can modify to fix your date of travel)
