Southern To Northern, Attractive Charm Of Vietnam!
Vietnam is a country that honors the past and celebrates the future. Sharing borders with Cambodia, Laos, and China, the topography varies from coastal plains to mountain ranges. The Vietnamese culture has evolved on the basis of the wet rice civilization, and the local lifestyle is closely related to its village and native lands. The diversity of the 54 ethnic groups is apparent in the many traditional and cultural treasures. Popular destinations include the dazzling capital of Hanoi, French colonial landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, colorful streets of Hoi An, terraced highlands of Sapa, and the limestone pillars of Ha Long Bay.
COUNTRY VISITED
Vietnam
CITIES INCLUDED
Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay (cruise)
SUGGESTED DURATION
09 days
DAY 01: ARRIVE SAIGON (HO CHI MINH) BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Dinner at Indian restaurant & overnight in Saigon
DAY 02: MEKONG DELTA
DAY 03: FLY TO HUE
DAY 04: EXPLORE HUE CITY
DAY 05: DRIVE TO HOI AN VIA DA NANG
Arrive to Hoian town, you will walk to visit ancient tiny town Hoi An. The visit includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century.
DAY 06: FLY TO HANOI
DAY 07: DRIVE TO HA LONG BAY
From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave. At around 15h00, our boat will be anchored for a short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for your visit to famous Sung Sot Cave. As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink from our bar.
Dinner would be served with typically local seafood, you are then free to either drink or experience squid fishing before heading to your bed.
DAY 08: DRIVE BACK FROM HA LONG BAY TO HANOI
At around 10h00, we arrange a cooking demonstration on boat to show you how to make real Vietnamese spring rolls, just before lunch time: you will learn recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food. Lunch would be served on boat when you are close to the harbor. Disembark at 11.00 am & Our bus is already waiting for you at the marina to take you back to Hanoi, we leave Halong Bay and reach to Hanoi around 15h30.
DAY 09: DEPARTURE FROM HANOI
NOTE: CRUISE PROGRAM AND TIMINGS MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON THE SEASON’S SCHEDULE