Vietnam 5 – Hot Holidays

Vietnam Package

Duration

13 Nights / 14 Days

Tour Type

International

Day 1 : Hanoi - Ha Long Bay and stay overnight on Cruise (L,D) – Meals on the cruise

Arrive in Ha Noi, our tour guide will pick you up and take you to Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful and impressive sights in Vietnam. Ha Long Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Upon arrival, we will embark to an overnight Cruise. Check in your beautiful room with ocean view from your bed. Have Sea food Lunch at cruise’s luxury restaurant while the cruise goes around limestone islands, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long Bay Stop for Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. Overnight on board.

Day 2 : Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/Brunch)

In the early morning, experience Tai Chi exercise on the top deck of the Cruise or enjoy sunrise behind mountains on the bay. Having a light breakfast and continuing the cruise to see other parts of Ha Long Bay. Having brunch on the cruise, disembark at around 11:30 am, and return to Hanoi. Then, start exploring Hanoi on a city tour. Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride Throughout history, bustling Hanoi has offered a charming blend of new and old. The French-colonial era has left a legacy of beautiful buildings, with the Old Quarter a fascinating area to explore on foot. The first place is Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. It is a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture is dedicated to Confucius & honors Vietnam’s finest scholars. Located in the south of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, this is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. attractions. Being as Vietnam’s first national university, the Temple of Literature is a place of study rather than a religious landmark. It is ranked in Hanoi’s categories of Historic Sites, Points of interest, and landmarks. religious Religious Sites. Next, you will visit one of the most beautiful Pagoda of Hanoi, the Tran Quoc Pagoda, on the island of Hanoi West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi, with its history dating back For more than 1,500 years, it has been a cultural relic, a religious institute, and a historical witness. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake where is central point of Hanoi city, visit King Ly Thai To learn more about history of than 1000 years of Hanoi capital; then walk around Hanoi Old Quarter with small streets & old houses, feeling Friendly people with typical Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of this city. Then, come back to your hotel and stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3 : Hanoi city tour (B)

Start a new day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Complex, an important place of pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups of all ages, from all over the nation, who have come to pay their respects. Within the complex, you can visit Ho Chi Minh City’s Mausoleum (Monday & Friday: Outside visiting as it’s closed for annual maintenance), Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Close by is the famous One Pillar Pagoda, which is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. After that, continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnamese name: Quoc Tu Giam)—Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. Have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you are transferred to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. There are almost no foreign tourists to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look into a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). From the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5 : Hoi An – Basket Boat in Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Hoi An Town (B)

Today, you will experience basket boat ride around the coconut forest and learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families, and their community. During the trip, the boatman will take coconut leaves to make funny natural ornaments such as hats, rings, glasses, etc. that are extremely lovely for you. You will surely experience the feeling of floating on the waves of water and join an equally fun basket boat race between the baskets together in the cheering and bustling music drum. Then, explore Hoi An, an ancient town. It offers some of the most densely-concentrated sights in Vietnam, with its old streets bordered with ancient houses and assembly halls, its pagodas, temples, ancient wells and tombs. The architecture of Hoi An is characterized by a harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. After many centuries, Hoi An is still respectful of its traditions, folk festivals, beliefs and of its sophisticated culinary art. Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is surrounded by peaceful villages that have crafts such as carpentry, bronze making, and ceramic. Back to the hotel and stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Today, you will explore Ho Chi Minh City. The first place is The Independence Palace, which symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design and hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; next War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war, the museum is a call for peace and hopes that history does not repeat itself; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883, this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour, visit 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. Then, we will drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against American attacks during the Vietnam War. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches, and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces and helped to counter the growing American military effort. We can even crawl a part of the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen, etc. to discover how people had survived here. Back to Ho Chi Minh city and free to discover city by your own way. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh city (B)

The Mekong Delta is known as the Nine Dragon River Delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of This area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, and tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival, cruise through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets, such as Turtle, Dragon, and Phoenix Island, under a green canopy of coconut trees. I was walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits while having traditional music. Have honey tea. short rowing boat ride: enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water and coconut trees. Return and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11 : Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Siem Reap (B)

Today, our tour guide will take you to the airport to take a flight to Siem Reap (air fare is not included). Arrive Siem Reap, Treasure of the Kingdom of Cambodia, special welcome to everybody, a moment of courtesy. You meet your guide and are transferred to hotel for check-in. Free leisure by your own account.

Day 12 : Siem Reap – Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom (B)

Breakfast at hotel In the morning, you will start tours to visit the West Gate of Angkor Thom, an undiscovered mass of tourists. The ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), See the South Gate, Bayon Temple—unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, Baphuon temple lying just to the north of Bayon, is a pyramidal representation of mythical Mont Meru. We step to see our old palace as Phimeanakas temple in huge complex that was used for our king in the past time, Then Elephant terrace platform for king and officers to view shows and people meeting, Preah Palilay older than Angkor Thom, deeply in the forest and on path back You see monks sprinkle water to people. Ta Prohm, “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, and the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Ta Prohm “Tomb Raider” fame. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, and the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history We continue to the famous temple : Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat has been a World Heritage Site since 1992 and is famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu mythology.

Day 13 : Siem Reap – Kullen mountain “1000 lingas” (B)

We embark on an amazing journey to the unexplored and beautiful, lush mountain region of the north. Phnom Kulen, the holiest mountain in Cambodia. Kulen is no doubt the most sacred of Cambodia is a very active pilgrimage place and a picnic destination for Khmer families. Few foreigners visit this magnificent place, making this destination very unique. A one-hour and half drive from Siem Reap, we pass through local villages, farms lands, rice fields and temples, taking us to a trail through dense jungle leading to the top of the mountain. Here stands Preah Ang Thom, a 16th-century Buddhist monastery notable for the giant reclining Buddha carved into the top of a 20-meter boulder. We climb the wooden staircase to a landing that surrounds the 17-meter-long Buddha. where monks and believers bow, burn incense, and leave fruits. We continue downstream to the magnificent series of tiered waterfalls. The waters hold special religious significance for Hindus, thanks to the hundreds of phallic images carved into the sandstone floors along the shady brook area. Having the opportunity to walk right into the shallow river to photograph the sculptures and underwater carvings is simply amazing. The river then drops about 4 meters to a landing where court officials once bathed. Beyond that, the water cascades another 20 m and creates a pool where the masses once washed.

VIETNAM

Vietnam Package

Duration

Tour Type

Day 1 : Hanoi - Ha Long Bay and stay overnight on Cruise (L,D) – Meals on the cruise

Day 2 : Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/Brunch)

Day 3 : Hanoi city tour (B)

Day 4 : Ha Noi – Da Nang – Hoi An (B)

Day 5 : Hoi An – Basket Boat in Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Hoi An Town (B)

Day 6 : Hoi An Free Day (B)

Day 7 : Hoi An Free Day (B)

Day 8 : Hoi An – Da Nang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city (B)

Day 9 : Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh city (B)

Day 11 : Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Siem Reap (B)

Day 12 : Siem Reap – Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom (B)

Day 13 : Siem Reap – Kullen mountain “1000 lingas” (B)

Day 14 : Siem Reap - Departure (B)

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