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Vietnam Classic Tour
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Hanoi - Hochiminh - Hue - Danang - - -
VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR AXTNEW-VNCLASSIC
HANOI-HO CHI MINH (HANOI - HALONG- HUE - DANANG - HOI AN HCM CU CHI - MEKONG DETAL - BUON MA THUAT - DALAT - NHA TRANG -
PHAN THIET -HO CHI MINH: 21D/20N
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL

Meet on arrival and transfer to hotel for check in. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in Hanoi. (D)

DAY 02: HANOI

Take a full day city tour : visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October–November) and His Residence, One–Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Historical museum, Hoan Kiem Lake with NgocSon Temple and one hour cyclo tour along the Old Quarter and end of the tour is shopping in Hang Dao and Hang Bong streets. Overnight in Hanoi. (B/L)

DAY 03: HANOI - HALONG

After breakfast at hotel. Drive to Halong Bay (165 km east of Hanoi), listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. ”Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 1,000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. At noon arrive in Halong city, where you will board the wooden junk. While cruising through the bay, seafood lunch is served on board. Visit Thien Cung & Dau Go caves; circle Tuan Chau, Ga Choi, Dinh Huong, Dog and Sail islands. Stop at Titop Beach. Dinner and overnight on board of the Junk. (B/L/d)

DAY 04: HALONG - HANOI

Breakfast on board; continue cruising to Man’s head and Tortoise islands, Luan cave, Bai Tu Long Bay, Toad island and Bai Tho Mountain. Disembark at Halong pier. Drive to back Hanoi hotel. O/N in Hanoi. (B/L)

DAY 05: HANOI - HOA LU - HANOI

Proceed to Tam Coc to visit “Halong Bay on land” – the same limestone rocks as in Halong Bay but seen from a winding stream through paddy fields instead of the sea. Enjoy spectacular scenery during the boat trip to Tam Coc caves with visit of the Bich Dong Pagoda. Visit Dinh and Le dynasty temples. Transfer back to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi . (B/L)

DAY 06: HOI - HUE

Breakfast at hotel free leisure untill transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, the former Royal City of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties, transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon: Drive to visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda and Minh Mang tombs; if time permits we will also visit the colorful local market. Overnight in Hue. (B/L)

DAY 07: HUE - HOI AN

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit the Tu Duc & Khai Dinh Tomb before transfe to Hoi an via Danang with stop over to Marble Carving village, China Beach and Cham Museum. Hoi An, known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Arrival Hoi An check in hotel & free leisure.(B/L)

DAY 08 : HOI AN

Full day visit Hoi An Town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi–cultural past. A perfect way to round off the day is a boat trip on the Thu Bon River, which also gives us a chance to admire the spectacular countryside and explore a handicraft ceramic village and boat building yards. O/N in Hoian. (B/L)

DAY 09 : HOI AN

Early morning cycle from Hoi An via Cua Dai Beach and along the coastline, passing pretty fishing villages …after breakfast at hotel, free leisure. Afternoon: transfer to My Son, the imperial city of the Champa Empire of the 4th to 12th centuries, My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains. It has been designated a Unesco World Heritage site. Overnight in Hoi an. (B/L)

DAY 10 :HOI AN DANANG

Free leisure untills transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh by VN 321 DAD SGN 0800 0910 Arrival Ho Chi Minh transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon we pass the now–demolished wartime American Embassy and take a photo at the former Presidential Palace. Then visit Chinatown (cho Lon), Thien Hau Pagoda, the History Museum (or War museum), Post Office and Ben Thanh market for shopping. Overnight in Hochi Minh. (B/L)

DAY 11 : HO CHI MINH - CU CHI RUNNELS

Morning : Proceed to Tay Ninh, center of the Cao Dai religion founded in 1926, a combination of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. You will have the opportunity to watch the worshippers in their white long tunics during noon mass. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Cu Chi, visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.(B/L)

DAY 12 : HO CHI MINH - MY THO

Morning drive to My Tho the heart of the Mekong delta, famous for its vast rice fields and most beautiful landscapes. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda en route and stop by the bank of Tien Giang river. Take a boat trip on Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are being produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional live music and songs performance. Take a short ride on a horse carriage to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey–tea. Proceed by small sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at the Turtle Island. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before driving back Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B/L)

DAY 13 : HO CHI MINH BUON THUAT AKO DHONG VILLAGE

Free leisure untills transfer Buon Ma thuat. Lunh at local resta on the way. Arrival Buom Ma Thuat check in hotel Late afternoon: Visit Ako Dhong village, a traditional village of Edeh ethnic group, Khai Doan pagoda, the last one of Nguyen dynasty in the central Highland with architecture consisted of long house – on stilts of Edeh ethnic group and Hue garden house style – Have dinner and stay at hotel. 19:00 enjoy the Gong music (cong chieng) and drink can wine of the central of highland. (B/L)

DAY 14 : GIA LONG WATTERFALL - DON VILLAGE

Morning: Transfer to Gia Long waterfall, a national historical sites and beautiful scenery on Serepok river and Draynur, one of the biggest waterfall in Daklak province, come back to Buon Ma Thuot (in here you can buy the best coffee in Viet Nam). (On the way go to Gia Long waterfall you can call at and visit coffee plantation). Afternoon: Depart for Don Village, is the native land of wild elephant cachers and tamers whose fame was one echoed throughout the region, visit seven storey waterfall – Hamlet of M’nong and Laotian minorities people, visit the long house of the locals and walking along the suspension bride, tomb of elephant hunter’s king – Trekking Jokdon national park and ride elephants around village or farms – Visit the longest Bamboo bride in Don village, old house of elephant hunt’s king and walk around village –O/N at hotel in Buon Ma Thuat.(B/L)

DAY 15 : BUOM MA THUAT - LAK LAKE - DALAT

Morning: Depart for Lak Lake, stunning landscape, a M’nong language appellation meaning “water”. Discover an elevation by the lake is the Bao Dai king’s residence, daily activities of M’nong ethnic minority in Jun village. Riding elephant for one hour to M’lieng village, back to Lak Lake by rowing drug – out (boat) one hour – Have lunch at Lak. Leave for Dalat, visit coffee, plantation on the way. Check in hotel, overnight at Dalat. (B/L)

DAY 16: DALAT

Morning, transfer to visit Lat ethnic minority village and Valley of love, Xuan Huong Lake, Flower Garden and pass in front of Dalat University. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to Lam Ty Ni Pagoda, Thien Vuong pagoda, King Baodai’s Palace and Crazy House, visit Linh Son Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Dalat. (B/L)

DAY 17: DALAT - NHA TRANG

In the morning, take cog railway train ride to Trai Mat station and visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Datanla waterfall then transfer to Nha Trang. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrival Nha Trang transer to hotel for check in. Free leisure. O/N in hotel in Nha Trang. (B/L)

DAY 18: NHA TRANG

Visit the Institute of Ocean zoography, Visit Long Son Pagoda and Po Nagger Cham Tower, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The town was built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is still used today as a place of pilgrimage for the Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists. Lunch .Afternoon: Free leisure.O/N at hotel in Nha Trang.(B/L)

DAY 19: NHA TRANG - PHAN THIET

We travel southwards, passing lush rice fields, salt ponds and dragon fruit plantations and break the journey at Phan Rang to visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers, perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cacti. After a photo stop at the fishing harbour of Phan Thiet, we visit a local home, where the famous Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) is produced. Another stop will be at the vast sand dunes at Cape Mui Ne, which have inspired numerous photographers for many years. Tonight you will spend at a beach resort on the beach. O/N in Phan Thiet. (B/L)

DAY 20: PHAN THIET
Full day free leisure in Phan Thiet..O/N in Hotel . (B/L)
DAY 21: PHAN THIET - HOCHIMINH - DEPARTURE
The day is free until your transfer to Ho Chi Minh then driver the airport for your departure flight. Stay longer if you wish. (B)
Inclusive: Exclusive:
  • Accommodation basing on twin sharing at hotels with daily breakfast
  • All transfers and land transportation in private vehicles.
  • Local English or French speaking guides.
  • Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated
  • Private boat for sightseeing in Hue, my Tho, buon ma thuat, Hoa Lu, Hoi an
  • Lunches & dinners at local restaurant as mentioned in the program
  • Watter ( 01bottle/pax/day)
  • Bottle of water available on coach
  • The Gongs music of the central of highland (Cong Chieng) in Buon Ma Thuat
  • International ticket and airport taxes (In Hanoi: USD14/ person; In Saigon: USD14/ person)
  • Visa, Drinks, personal expenses and meals not mentioned in the program
Cities Deluxe (A) Deluxe (B) First Class Superior Standard
***** ***** **** *** ***
Hoi An Golden Sand, Victoria HoiAn, Hoi an beach, River Beach Hoi an Pacific, Vinh Hung Ancienthouse,Hoi AnHotel. Lotus Phon Hoi,
Hue Le Resident Saigon Morin Huong Giang Heriate Hue Thuan Hoa
Ho Chi Minh MagesticsSaigon SofitelPlaza Norfolk Hotel Grand Hotel Kim Do,Novotel Amara Lyberty 3,4 ,Metrople Chancery Viendong
Hanoi Sofitel Plaza, Melia Fortuna,Guoman, Sunway BaoSon,Zephyr,Lake side Majestic, Hoa Binh Chains first Eden
Halong Bay Huong Hai Junk
Phan Thiet Victoira Phan Thiet Novotel phan thiet Coco beach Seahorse resort Phu Hai resort Sai gon mui ne Romana resort Boam boo village The beach Blue Ocean Swiss village Little mui ne Palmira resort White sands
Dalat Sofitel, Novetel dalat Golf III Empress Golf I Golf I Bai Dai
Nha Trang Sunrise,Sofitel Yasaka Nha Trang Nha Trang Lodg Asia Paradise QueHuong,Green
BuonMaThuat Dam San hotel or Hoang Long
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