Vietnam Highlights 8D7N

Day 1 ARRIVE NOI BAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HANOI (D)

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi where our representative will meet and transfer you your hotel for check in.

Day 2 HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

Today, we begin with a city tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates back to the foundation of Hanoi. Next, visit the Temple of Literature which is well known as Vietnam’s first university, and the History Museum which displays an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. Lunch served at Kharana Restaurant and proceed to the legendary Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. You will have a deep experience about a nation whose 80 percent of population leaving on rice while moving through the countryside. With a quick rest stop en route, you will reach Halong City. Check in hotel then free at leisure.

Day 3 HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the port to embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy 04 hours boat cruise on Halong bay – listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing. (Bai Tho boat cruise). Fresh seafood lunch is served on board during cruise then we return to the pier.

Met and we return to Hanoi. Upon arrival visit Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son Temple and later enjoy the 1-hour cyclo ride to visit Hanoi Old Quarter. Thereafter, enjoy the famous traditional art of water puppet show – a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks, underwater puppeteers, and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water before proceed to a restaurant for dinner.

Day 4 HANOI – HUE (B, L, D)

Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Hue was the capital of Vietnam from 1744 until 1945, when the last emperor abdicated. Upon arrival, met by local guide and proceeds to the Imperial Citadel – first built by King Gia Long in 1805. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, the Nine Dynastic Urns and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Perfume River to visit Minh Mang Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda, It is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601.

Dinner served at local restaurant and overnight at Hue.

Day 5 HUE – DANANG – HOI AN (B, L, D)

Morning, we visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc – is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty then leave Hue we drive south to the ancient port town of Hoi An with visits to Marble Mountain, China Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang en route. Lunch at local restaurant and continue journey to Hoi An was declared a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO in late 1999. It is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. Enjoy a walking tour to visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market.

Day 6 HOI AN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH (B, L, D)

Transfer to Danang for your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City you will be met and greeted by our local representative before being transferred to you hotel for check in. Thereafter, visit the Jade Pagoda – one of the most interesting pagodas in Vietnam, the former Palace of Reunification, War Museum and the famous Ben Thanh market.

Day 7 HO CHI MINH – CU CHI (B,L,D)

After breakfast, proceed to Cu Chi tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. Have the opportunity to witness how rice paper is being made and explore the amazing labyrinth of tunnels used by the guerrillas during war era.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Go on a half day city tour which includes visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office, former US Embassy, City Hall, China Town , Thien Hau Temple and the Binh Tay Market.

Day 8 DEPART HO CHI MINH (B)

Breakfast, free until time transfers to airport for your flight back home.

Your Vietnam Holiday includes:

7 night accommodation in 3 star hotels
Transportation by coach
Entrance fees
3 economy class domestic flights
Visit 3 World Heritage Sites
The services of an experienced Tam Singh Travel Manager and English speaking local guide and driver
Local taxes and service charges.