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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES IN VIETNAM

Hanoi – Halong bay – Hoi An – Sai Gon – Can Tho – Phu Quoc

Duration : 12 days
Type of trip : Luxury
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Picturesque landscapes
●    The karst peaks of Ha Long bay
●    The orchards and green arroyos of the Mekong Delta
●    Phu Quoc – the southern pearl of Vietnam

On this journey, you will love

World heritages
●    Ha Long bay
●    The ancient houses of Hoi An
●    The Hindu temples of My Son

OUR BEST OFFERS
●    Excellent English speaking guide : fluent, helpful and caring
●    Stroll and discover the heart of Hanoi in our way : far from mass tourism and closer to local life
●    Go on a discovery walk about handicrafts in the countryside of Hue

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival

Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in the city center. The check-in will be available at 2 pm. The rest of the day is free to rest or discover the city at your own pace.

Car: 20km Hotel
Day 2: Hanoi city tour

You will be picked up at the hotel at 8:00 am, starting the day trip with a visit of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays) and his former stilt-house residence. We will continue with the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius, which served as the first Royal National University in Vietnam. The site also honors 82 Vietnamese doctorates who passed a number of rigorous exams in the feudal ages. Their names, birthdays and birthplaces are engraved in 82 headstones perched on stone tortoises. It is widely believed that touching the heads of these tortoises will bring one luck. Its peaceful green compound and its neatly maintained lawns, gardens and lotus ponds make it a tranquil hideaway from the city’s bustle and heat. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays, the alternative being the History Museum), which offers informative and well-documented displays on the country’s 54 ethnic groups cultures, including elaborate and colorful hill tribe costumes. The display continues in the museum’s garden with fascinating examples of traditional houses of numerous minority groups, from the Kinhs to the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands.  Then back to the Old Quarter for a one hour and a half walking tour to give you a deeper insight of local daily life. Head to Ngoc Son Temple set on a tiny island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple dates back to the 13th century, and the lake itself is the picturesque heart of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike.

Walking: 2h B Hotel
Day 3: Ha Noi - Ha Long bay

After breakfast, depart for Halong Bay, passing through the typical peaceful countryside of Red River Delta with endless rice fields and winding rivers. We will arrive at Halong’s tourist wharf around noon and embark on an elegant wooden junk. Lunch will be served while the boat gently cruises past numerous islands and limestone structures rising from the emerald water. A fresh seafood dinner will be prepared by an experienced chef and served on deck. A peaceful night indeed in your private cabin.
Please note the program may vary a little depending on the cruise you choose & weather conditions on that day.

Car: 150km/3h B, L, D Night on boat
Day 4: Halong bay – Hanoi

Awakening to the tranquil beauty of the bay, you have time for an early morning dip while the sun rises, followed by breakfast on board. We will sail through the bay all morning to explore more secluded areas. The junk will stay close at all times serving as a backup vessel for those who require it. Around midday we will return to the main harbor and drive back to Hanoi.

Car: 150km/3h B, L Hotel
Day 5: Hanoi   Da Nang – My Son

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Our guide and car will pick you up at Da Nang airport and take you to My Son Holy Land, which was once, between the 4th and 12th century, the capital city of the Champa Kingdom. My Son is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. Including temples and towers connecting to each other with complicated red brick designs. Check-in your hotel in Hoi An. 

Car: 130km/3h Fight: 1h B Hotel
Day 6: Hoi An city tour + cycling to the beach

After breakfast, cycle to Phu Thinh beach, passing through lush paddy fields. On the way, stop at the Precious Art Gallery Museum to discover Vietnam ethnic minorities. Upon arrival, go for a swim and have an enjoyable massage facing the sea. Seafood lunch will be served on the beach. After that, ride the bike back to your hotel.
The afternoon, explore Hoi An’s ancient town visiting the Japanese Pagoda Bridge, Chinese streets, old Phung Hung houses, Hoi An’s market and ancient port. On the 1st and 15th of every lunar month, Hoi An’s ancient town is lit up by hundreds of colorful lanterns, ever more sparkling. Following the tour, you will stop over at Reaching Out tea house, a tranquil oasis in the center of bustling Hoi An. 

Biking: 2h B, L Hotel
Day 7: Hoi An – Da Nang   Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh city)

Free time at your hotel then transfer to Da Nang airport and flight to Sai Gon. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon or "Pearl of the Far East", you will be welcomed by our guide and brought to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the largest city of Vietnam and its wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel. 

Car: 50km B Hotel
Day 8 : Sai Gon city tour – Can Tho

After breakfast, head to an authentic place where the elders exhibit collectible birds. Enjoy the atmosphere of the green park of Tao Dan around a good coffee. Then visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the General Post Office. From the cathedral, take a short stroll along Dong Khoi Street to the Opera House. Finally, stop at The Reunification Palace, formerly known as Presidential Palace, which was the residence of the president of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975. In the afternoon, transfer by car to Can Tho. Check in hotel. 

Car: 170km/4h B Hotel
Day 9 : Cai Rang floating market   Phu Quoc island

In the early morning, excursion to the floating market of Cai Rang, the largest in the region, where boats full of fruits and vegetables gather every day. Then take a walk in one of the orchards of Mr. Ba Cong, where you will be able to enjoy fresh tropical fruits and visit a vermicelli factory.
Transfer to Can Tho airport and flight to Phu Quoc island. 

Car: 30km B Hotel
Day 10 & 11: Phu Quoc island

Sleeping beauty nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc Island and its pristine beaches are calling for those who crave for idleness.
-    Fine sandy beaches and emerald waters
-    Opulent forests and buzzing ports
-    Beautiful lodges and seafood
-    Wide range of tours and specialties (nuoc mam, pepper, dried fish, fruit wine)

Day 10 & 11: Phu Quoc island

Sleeping beauty nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc Island and its pristine beaches are calling for those who crave for idleness.
-    Fine sandy beaches and emerald waters
-    Opulent forests and buzzing ports
-    Beautiful lodges and seafood
-    Wide range of tours and specialties (nuoc mam, pepper, dried fish, fruit wine)

Day 12: Ph Quoc island    Sai Gon

Free time then transfer to the airport for your flight to Sai Gon. End of our services.

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