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Hanoi Sightseeing |
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Full Day Halong Bay & Boat Trip with lunch |
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| Depart from Hanoi in the morning for scenic Halong Bay. Arriving at the pier around noon, begin cruising on a traditional wooden boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. Your cruise includes lunch. Disembark at Halong pier at approximately 1:30 pm and return to Hanoi by vehicle. |
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Full Day Thay & Tay Phuong Pagoda with Lunch |
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| Enjoy a tour to two stunning pagodas. First, visit Thay Pagoda, the Master''s Pagoda, located at the foot of Sai Son Mountain. Here you will also have the chance to see Thuy Dinh Stage, a water palace on Long Tri pond, where the ancient form of water puppetry is performed. From here, continue to Tay Phuong Pagoda, originally built in the 8th century. The pagoda features the Sino-Vietnamese character Tam (three) as its recurring motif. After ascending 239 stone steps, reach the gate bearing the name of the structure, translating as The Ancient Pagoda of the West. The pagoda is most well-known for its statues, which include beautiful wooden sculptures representing Buddhas. Departs at 8:30 a.m and returns to Hanoi at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. |
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Hanoi Water Puppet Show with Dinner |
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| Accompanied by a traditional Vietnamese orchestra and Cheo (a form of opera), on Hoan Kiem Lake. The show depicts a series of ancient Vietnamese folktales which are acted out by puppets over a pool of water |
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Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing |
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Full Day My Tho with Boat Trip with lunch |
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| From Saigon, transfer to My Tho, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful temple and a sanctuary for orphans and other needy children. Afterwards board a local boat to explore the Mekong River Island, stopping at a fruit orchard to enjoy fruit and tea while listening to local music. The trip also includes lunch in a local restaurant and a brief sampan ride through the tiny waterways that thread the island |
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Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels |
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| Discover more than 125 miles of underground tunnels built by the Vietcong, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, weapon factories, hospitals, shelters and other tunnels. The entire structure was dug out of the rock by hand tools without the use of cement. Departs at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. |
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Half Day Saigon City Tour |
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| Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. The city churns and bubbles. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. Visit Ben Thanh Market, the central market of Saigon and the market and the surrounding streets make up one of the city''''''''s liveliest areas. Everything commonly eaten, worn or used by the average resident of Saigon is available here. Later today, visit Cholon (Chinatown) the huge Chinese neighborhood to the west of the city in District 5. Cholon means ''''''''Big Market'''''''', a good indication of the importance the Chinese have traditionally played in Vietnam''''''''s economy |
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Hoi An Sightseeing |
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Full Day Boat Trip on the Thu Bon River & Excursion to Da Nang with Lunch |
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| This morning, enjoy a boat trip along the Thu Bon River that takes you to the village of Kim Bong on Cam Kim Island. The village is home to traditional woodworking and boat-building families. Continue to the village of Thanh Ha, renowned for its simple brown pottery. After visiting Thanh Ha, drive to Da Nang, the third largest city in Vietnam and the economic hub of Central Vietnam. Visit some of the citys highlights, including the Cham Museum, founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise dExtreme Orient. This open-air collection of Cham sculpture is the finest in the world and includes some striking statues from this ancient civilization. Continue to the Marble Mountains, five marble hills rising abruptly from the surrounding countryside. Each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. The largest and most famous, Thuy Son, has a number of natural caves which have served variously as Hindu and Buddhist shrines over the centuries (L). |
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Full Day Boat Trip on the Thu Bon River & Organic Village with lunch |
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| This morning, enjoy a boat trip along the Thu Bon River that takes you to the village of Kim Bong on Cam Kim Island. The village is home to traditional woodworking and boat-building families. Continue to the village of Thanh Ha, renowned for its simple brown pottery. After visiting Thanh Ha, continue to Traque Organic Village for lunch. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with local farmers and learn about the various vegetables and herbs that are organically grown here to support the people of Hoi An. Walk through the gardens and see how, even today, local farmers work their fields using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago. You will also get a culinary lesson on the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food and a local specialty called Banh-xeo. Once the lesson is over, enjoy the food you have helped prepare.
Departs at 9 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and -off at the hotel |
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Hue Sightseeing |
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Cyclo Ride with Dinner at the Castle |
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| Hue, the former capital of the last Vietnam dynasty, where Royal influence still exists and can be seen clearly in the daily life of local people. The Cyclo tour and the Royal style dinner is the perfect combination to learn about the culture of this UNESCO city. From your hotel, the ride will take you through the French quarter to admire the French charming villas, the school where Ho Chi Minh, Vo Nguyen Giap and Ngo Dinh Diem were educated. The private residence of Ngo Dinh Can – Diems brother. You will be exposed to the daily life of the local people as the trip continues over the bridge into the old quarter of Hue, which is the main residential area. The Cyclo tour gives you the panoramic view of both daily life and architecture of this Classic town. You will pass by the market before arriving to the former Royal Palace. The tour ends at a family run restaurant whose owner is the descendant of a high ranking Mandarin Official and thus, she is the master in Royal cuisine. You will enjoy a multiple course dinner in which every single dish will be beautifully presented in the shape of peacock, dragon or turtle, same as the a Royal feast was presented to the Royal family of the past. |
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Full Day Boat Trip on the Perfume River with Minh Mang, Tu Duc & Khai Dinh with Lunch |
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| Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, the most impressive of Hues pagodas and tombs. Continue to visit the royal Tu Duc Tomb, final resting place of Vietnams longest reigning emperor, set among forested hills and lakes. Lastly, proceed to Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty (L). |
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Full Day Boat Trip on the Perfume River. |
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| Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, the most impressive of Hues pagodas and tombs. Continue to visit the royal Tu Duc Tomb, final resting place of Vietnams longest reigning emperor, set among forested hills and lakes. Lastly, proceed to Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty (L). Departs at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and -off at the hotel. |
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