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 Bay
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival  (D)
Arrive Tan Son Nhat airport on -----. Our guide will welcome you transfer to your hotel in the center of city. 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, visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

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. It is time for you to go shopping or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river of Hoi An.
Free time in the afternoon for optional visit or beach relaxation. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 5: Hoi An – Hue (B/L)
We will transfer to Hue in the morning with a visit to Cham Museum on the way. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to King Minh Mang tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel then morning visit to Imperial citadel.
Leave Hue on the noon flight to Hanoi. After one hour and a half flight you will land at Noi Bai airport in the Hanoi Capital of Vietnam. Pick up and transfer directly to Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Check in hotel for freshen- up and relaxation. Overnight in Halong city.

Day 7: Halong bay - Hanoi (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, you will embark a sailing boat for cruising around the islets, caves and grottos of Halong Bay. The boat will stop a while for you to take a short excursion visit Sung Sot grotto (Surprise Cave). Having seafood lunch on board before leaving Halong for Hanoi. Upon arrival, we would like to present you Hanoi locals’ daily life with one hour trishaw (cyclo) ride around Hanoi Old streets, Hoan Kiem lake, stop at Ngoc Son temple and you then attending a Water Puppets show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi City – Departure (B)
After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), then continue to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda . Back to hotel for check-out and prepare for flight back home.

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:	138 US$ for domestic flight (Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang, Hue - Hanoi)
Tour cost per person (in USD):	Size of Group 2 pax 3 - 4 pax 5 - 6 pax 7 - 9 pax 10 - 14 pax Single Supp.   Mid-range (3*)             Superior (4*)             Deluxe (5*)             Premium (5+*)               Book this tour Email to modify
Accommodation:	Mid-range (3*) Superior (4*) Deluxe (5*) Premium (5+*) Hanoi Hotels Thang Long Opera Sunway Melia Intercontinental Hue Hotels Heritage Hue, Asia Hue Park View Saigon Morin La Residence (deluxe room) Hoi An Hotels Hoi An Hotel Hoi An Beach, Hoi An Trails Life Resort,  Golden Sand Victoria Hoi An (deluxe room) Ho Chi Minh City Hotels Tan My Dinh 2 Grand, Rex Majestic Sheraton Saigon
Inclusive:	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 & 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

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