Vietnam World Heritages Tour 14 days stay 3 star hotel

Note: Supplement for peak season and compulsory meals will be informed late.

ACCOMMODATION

DAY 01 HANOI ARRIVAL [-/-/-]

On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. (Official check in time: 14h00)
First discovery of Ha Noi – the capital of the Viet Nam, located in northern region of Vietnam, situated in the Vietnam’s Red River delta, nearly 90 km away from the coastal area
Panoramic 01 hour cyclo tour throught the old quarter in the afternoon followed by a visit of Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Drop off at the Thang Long theatre for Water Puppet Show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water.
Meals at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 02 HANOI [B/L/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature – the first university in Ha Noi Vietnam
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue to visit the Ethnology Museum, the biggest and most interesting museum in Hanoi to understand more about Vietnamese People and culture.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 03 HANOI – HA LONG [B/L/D]

Breakfast at hotel.
Pick up at your hotel and transfer 160 km east to Ha Long (approx. 4 – hours driving).
Upon arrival in Halong Bay, board your boat for an unforgettable cruise.
Welcome seafood lunch on board.
Cruise in Ha Long bay visiting some islands and caves. Possibility of kayaking (optional) around some nice beaches.
Late afternoon, admire the sunset over the bay, enjoy happy hour on the bar deck or attend a cooking demonstration.
Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 04 HA LONG – HANOI – HUE [Brunch/-]

Start the day with a Tai Chi class on sundeck.
After have breakfast, continue cruising the bay, visiting some other highlights.
Have a brunch before disembarkation.
Return to Ha Long wharf, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Hue.
Arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.
Note: There are many boat companies offering cruises on Ha Long bay. The comfort level, decorations style, even itinerary may be slightly different. The itinerary suggests a general impression of the activities, specific details will be advised depending on the confirmed cruise and may be subject to change depending on weather conditions

DAY 05 HUE – QUANG TRI – QUANG BINH [B/L/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
Depart to Quang Binh, drive on Nation Route 1A to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) around parallel 17 North, the former border between North and South Vietnam until the collapse of the Saigon Regime in 1975.
The DMZ was created in April 1954 as a result of the Geneva Conference ending the war between the Viet Minh and the French, extends 5 km north and south of the Ben Hai River and runs approximately 100 km from the East Sea to the Laos border. On the way to Dong Hoi visit also the nearby tunnels of Vinh Moc, built by the people from the nearby villages to shelter from the American attacks. Unlike the tunnels in Cu Chi in the south, the complex of Vinh Moc did notsuffer any modification for tourist purposes.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Continue to Dong Hoi.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 06 QUANG BINH – PHONG NHA – HUE [B/L/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
Depart to visit the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park to admire the UNESCO Heritage Site of Phong Nha Caves. There are around 65 km of caves and underground rivers in this area. Take a boat ride on the Son River to spectacular Phong Nha Caverns including Bi Ky Cave & Cung Dinh Cave.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Drive back to Hue (about 4 hours – 190 km) in the afternoon.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 07 HUE [B/L/-]

Breakfast at hotel
Take a boat cruise along the romantic Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue.

Visit the splendid Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 to 1945 – Royal Palace of 13 Kings of Nguyen Dynasty with Ngo Mon Gate (The Noon Gate), Thai Hoa Palace, The Purple Forbidden City, The Mieu (Dynastic Temple), Hien Lam Pavilion (Pavilion of Splendor), The Nine Dynastic Urns, then stop at Duyet Thi Duong to enjoy the Hue “Ceremonial Court” music show – which is recognized as World Immaterial Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the elaborate mausoleum of emperor Tu Duc, this tomb constructed between 1864 and 1867, is the most popular and impressive of the royal mausoleums. Emperor Tu Duc designed it himself to use before and after his death.
Continuation to visit Minh Mang’s mausoleum located on the left bank of the Huong River, which represents the perfect harmony between nature and architecture.
Then visit tomb of Khai Dinh, It was built from 1920 to 1931 taking 11 years to complete. The tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. It is located on a steep hill outside of the capital city of Hue.
Visit the conical hat and an incense stick-making village and then walk on Dong Ba central market, discover a lot of things different from your home and the social interaction with local vendors is one of the highlight.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 08 HUE – DA NANG – HOI AN [B/-/-]

Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Hoi An across the Hai Van Pass, literally means “cloud and sea” pass. Stop on the summit, and admire the beautiful scenery and stunning landscape of Central Vietnam. A stop at fishing village in Lang Co and Hai Van pass.

On arrival in Da Nang, Visit Cham museum – the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world.

On the way to Ho An, visit Marble mountain and Non Nuoc beach.
Meals at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 09 HOI AN – MY SON – HOI AN [B/-/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, drive about 40 km southwest of Hoi An to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, namely My Son, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The sanctuary houses dozens of red-brick towers and temples, dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries, spread in a lush green valley.
Drive back to Hoi An
Free time at leisure.
Meals at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 10 HOI AN [B/-/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
Walking tour of Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Visit Hoi An colorful local market, Tan Ky old house, Fukien Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge. Travelers can also see local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry.
Free time at leisure.
Meals at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 11 HOI AN – DANANG – HO CHI MINH [B/-/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
On arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel.
Discover Ho Chi Minh city (also known as Saigon) is often known as the Paris of the Orient.
Visit jade emperor pagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office to view the French colonial architecture and Ben Thanh market – the biggest market and symbol of Saigon.
Meals at own account.
Accommodation at Hotel.

DAY 12 HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA [B/L/-]

Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Cai Be, 2.5-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City, take a boat trip along the Mekong River to view the daily life of local people who work and play on the waterways of the Mekong Delta. The trip includes a visit to canal where the floating market at Cai Be takes place, and to a family-run business producing rice paper and corn flakes of Vietnamese style – a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine.
Lunch at local house
Disembark at Vinh Long and transfer to Can Tho.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at Hotel.

DAY 13 MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH [B/L/-]

Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat trip on the Mekong River to visit Cai Rang, the most burstling floating market in Mekong Delta. Continue to cruise among small, snaking canals if water level permits to get closer look into daily life.
Visit a fruit garden and then visit the Binh Thuy Ancient House (over 100 years old). Observe the rural life and admire the lush vegetation along the riverbanks and discover Can Tho’s colorful market.
Lunch at local restaurant
Then driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Dinner at own account.
Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 14 HO CHI MINH – PARIS [B/-/-]

Breakfast at the hotel.
Learn more about the Vietnam War with a visit to the Reunification Palace and the History Museum
Visit to Cholon (Chinatown) where we see the Binh Tay Wholesale Market and Thien Hau Pagoda
Meals at own account.
Free time until transfer to the airport for your flight departure.