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Tour code:
CLA04-02 -
Classic Tours
Duration:
10 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, My Tho, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, My Son, Hanoi, Halong, Ninh Binh and Hanoi. |
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This trip is intended for those who are keen to see Vietnam’s major places of interest but have limited time. The 10-day journey features the green and riverine world of the Mekong Delta, the hustle and bustle of Saigon in contrast to the romance and peacefulness of Hue (the last dynastic capital), the mystical Cham holy land of My Son, the quaint town of Hoi An, the imaginary world of Halong Bay and finally the image of both the new and the old city of Hanoi. They will be amazed by the charm of Vietnam’s unspoilt nature as well as the simplicity of Vietnamese personality, which retains and condenses everlasting Asian characteristics. The tour also offers wonderful souvenir shopping opportunities.
Ben Thanh Market - HCMC
King Khai Dinh tomb
Lang Co lagoon
My Son holy see
Tam Coc - Ninh Binh Province
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DAY 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon tour round Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, features the History Museum, the Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple and a lacquer workshop. O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 2: Excursion to Tay Ninh & Cu Chi (B, D)
In the morning, have an excursion to Tay Ninh, 100km north of Saigon. Visit the Caodai Holy See for the daily noontide ceremony with hundreds of worshippers attired in lively red, yellow, blue and white and chanting religious hymns. Then travel to Cu Chi, famed for its 200-kilometre-long tunnels. Return to Ho Chi Minh city, ejoy a folk show and dinner. O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 3: Excursion to Mekong Delta (B, L)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to My Tho, 75km south of Saigon, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River. The tour comprises a cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to local homes & orchards, a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of traditional southern singing. Lunch of Mekong specialties is arranged. O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue (B, D)
Early in the morning, transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short flight to Hue, widely known for its magnificent monuments built under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945). Pick up and transfer to a hotel. In the afternoon, overland to the tombs of King Khai Dinh (ruled 1916 – 1925) and King Minh Mang (ruled 1820 – 1840) where the contrast between Oriental and Occidental architectures is shown. Take a boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, viewing rural landscape and local activities at sunset. In the evening, a typical royal court dinner with a presentation of ancient dancing and music is arranged (minimum group size: 10). O/N in Hue.
DAY 5: Hue – Danang (B)
A morning sightseeing tour focuses on the Imperial Citadel, built in 1804 on a site chosen in accordance with the principles of geomancy, and the Dong Ba Market, famous for its best conical hats in Vietnam. In the afternoon, transfer to Danang (110km) with a stop-over on the Hai Van Pass overlooking the scenic Lang Co lagoon. The remainder of the day will be spent at the Cham Sculpture Museum, which boasts the finest collection of Cham sandstone sculptures in the world. O/N in Danang.
DAY 6: Excursion to My Son & Hoi An (B)
Enjoy a day trip to explore two World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in 1999. First, travel over rural roads to My Son (70km), where architectural treasures and sculptures of Cham culture dating from the 7th to the 13th century can be explored. Then transfer to Hoi An, a centuries-old city with ancient houses, temples, markets and handicraft workshops. Return to the hotel with a stop-over at the Non Nuoc stone-carving village where a wide variety of articles is sculptured from marble and sandstone. O/N in Hoi An.
DAY 7: Danang – Hanoi (B)
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city of tree-lined streets and centuries-old temples. Pick up and transfer to a hotel. An afternoon sightseeing tour features both cultural and historical highlights, comprising the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum, the old quarters and a downtown pedicab ride (1 hour). The sightseeing day ends with a water puppet show, a theatrical genre reflecting the agricultural civilization of thousands of years ago. O/N in Hanoi.
DAY 8: Excursion to Halong Bay (B, L)
Enjoy a day excursion to Halong, 170km from Hanoi. Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay (4 hours), a World Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. Visit some magical grottoes and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam. Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board. Return to Hanoi with stop-overs at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops en route. O/N in Hanoi.
DAY 9: Excursion to Ninh Binh (B)
Take a full-day excursion to Ninh Binh, 100km from Hanoi. Visit the Dinh & Le dynasty temples in Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam (968 – 1009). The highlight of the trip is a sampan ride to Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s “inland Halong Bay”. Transfer to Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi.
DAY 10: Departure from Hanoi (B)
Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings, silk,...) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure. |
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| :: Price |
| Hotel
categories |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
| 1
pax |
1,872 |
2,069 |
2,440 |
| 2-3
pax |
1,018 |
1,132 |
1,340 |
| 4-7
pax |
685 |
799 |
1,036 |
| 8-11
pax |
601 |
715 |
959 |
| 12-15
pax |
517 |
634 |
906 |
| 16
pax up |
506 |
626 |
895 |
| Sgl
Sub |
215 |
298 |
510 |
Domestic airfare: HCMC - Hue & Danang - Hanoi: US$149/person
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| :: Remark |
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B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner. |
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