15 DAY(S) Daily Tours
Vietnam tour packages from Norway 15 days
15 DAY(S) Daily Tours
SaiGon-MeKong Delta- CuChi Tunnels- Danang-Hoian-Hue-PhongNha--Hanoi-HaLong Bay
Description
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Highlights
– See the dynamic city of Saigon at night, street food is always ready to serve you
– Go into small tunnels in Cu Chi and play hide and seek with relatives.
– Take a small boat, ride a bike, eat fresh fruits in the Mekong delta.
– Experience how to make Hue cuisine, royal cuisine style.
– Take a boat to drop flower lanterns in the beautiful ancient town of HoiAn. A feeling of peace and happiness will envelop your heart.
– Spend relaxing days on the beautiful AnBang-CuaDai beach, sunbathe, immerse yourself in the clear blue water, white sand of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
– Explore caves in Phong Nha, the largest and most beautiful cave system in the world.
– Enjoy watching the street vendors, confusion combined with joy when you successfully cross the street in Hanoi.
– Kayak and swim to keep the clear blue water in LanHa Bay.
Itinerary
Arrival in Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center. The check-in is available at 2 pm. Rest of the day is free at your leisure
Morning drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, situated 70km from Saigon. The Cu Chi Tunnel system was created around 1948 to assist the Viet Minh in their combat against French occupiers. Construction and enlargement continued during American bombings and they were turned into an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapon factories and field hospitals. The Cu Chi Tunnels could house up to 10,000 people who lived underground for years, getting married and raising children. During the Vietnam – American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated as a fire free zone yet was heavily bombarded. Since 1988, two sections of the tunnels are open for visitors
Afternoon, visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
At 6PM, our talented guide with the motorbike picks you up at your hotel
After a short riding instruction and program introduction of Night Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike, we hop on the motorbike.
1st stop: Popular local eatery in alley
- Vietnamese pancake (Banh xeo)
- Khot cake
2nd stop: Try good Vietnamese noodle soup
Beef noodle soup or Crab noodle soup
3rd stop: Ho Thi Ky flower & Cambodian market
Vietnamese pizza (Grilled rice paper with toppings)
4th stop: Ngo Gia Tu old apartment building & street food area & a dessert shop since 1975
Coconut ice cream or Vietnamese beef stew dish with bread
5th stop: Former mafia hotspot but a hustle street food area in the recent & Xom Chieu night food market & Vinh Khanh snail street
- Steamed clam with lemongrass
- Grilled scallop with green onion oil
- Grilled Shrimp with chili (or Stir-fried noodles with beef)
- Fertilized duck egg if you dare enough
- Local beer
- Non-seafood dishes are available like BBQ meat if you can’t eat seafood and snails
Bonus hidden places
- Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings
- Through lots of hidden alleys
At 8AM, leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then, you embark a boat on Mekong river and go down stream, along Dragon Island to see daily activities on river as catching, raising fish on farm and conquer the 3 km large river by crossing.
Next, you get through the Xep canal to village, visit some fascinating local industries and stop in farmer house to enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music. Drive on paths by horse cart and change on small rowing boat to river.
Lunch in local restaurant by river, enjoying some local speciality as elephant ear fish and shrimp. Boat takes tour to coconut candy and taste some sweet. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.
Go back to My Tho by get over back large river.
Drive to Can Tho for overnight
After having breakfast, take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river. After, proceed to visit the Cai Răng floating market, which is the liveliest in the whole region. Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Next, you will roam through the village, see fruit gardens and a rice noodles making shop.
Visit Binh Thuy Ancient house, it is one of the rare French style houses remaining in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. The house, imbued with French architectural style, was recognised as a national heritage site
After that, transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. On arrival, be picked up to hotel for check in & overnight
After breakfast, take a half day city tour in Danang
– Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures – the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
– Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the VietNam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.
– Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave . You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations.
16:30
– Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
Drive to Hoi An for check in hotel. Free time at leisure
In the morning, explore Hoi An ancient town, when 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, giving it an extra portion of sparkle. Enjoy the city’s transformation and stroll through this quaint, glowing fairytale town in your free time.
Afternoon, embark on the boat to Cua Dai sand dune, enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fisher man. Continue to Cam Thanh Water coconut village, have a brief introduction to the history there.
Take on the basket boat along the water coconut river. Overnight in Hoi An
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then check-out and drive over the 500m-high Hai Van pass to Hue. Take some photos en route of Danang Beach. Enjoy a stop at the scenic Lang Co Beach for a drink before continuing on to Hue – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Vietnam’s former capital. Spend the afternoon on a leisurely walking tour through the ancient city. Visit the Royal Citadel, the Imperial Museum, as well as the Mausoleum of King Tu Duc (a replica of the king’s palace built for the next reincarnation of the king). Overnight in Hue
After breakfast, we will take a boat trip on poetic Perfume River. Stop to visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady Pagoda) built in 1601 – the symbol of Hue city. Next visit is Dong Ba market, has everything from fast food to handmade handicrafts to footwear to gold jewelry
After that, take 4 hour drive from Hue to Phong Nha. On arrival, check in hotel for overnight
07:45 – 07:45 You will be picked up at hotel in Phong Nha at 08:45-09:00 You will explore the most impressive Paradise cave – the longest dry cave in Asia.
12:45 Lunch at local restaurant (at your own account)
13:30 Visit Phong Nha cave (50 km about the city, 45 minutes driving). After 25 minutes on boat, visitors will arrive Phong Nha cave, take a couple hours to see the cave. This cave is called as water cave, is famous for its rock formation which has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
16:00 – 17:30 Tour ends and come back to hotel
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi. On arrival, be picked up to hotel for check in
The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the centre of Hanoi then check-in at hotel. Let’s start our city tour from Temple of Literature, the 1st university in Vietnam then continue to Ba Dinh Square – the biggest square in Hanoi where all biggest cultural, political events of the cities for taking photos of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Later have an overall view of the capital by a walking tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stop at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake). Overnight in Hanoi.
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of
appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our speciality, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel
You are free till transfer to the airport for departure flight
Inclusion
- Accommodation at all places including breakfast (on basis of 02 people / double / twin)
- Sharing overnight cruise in Halong Bay
- Sharing SHUTTLE BUS Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Travel on private, modern & comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with a caring driver for all transfers and ground transportation
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Entry fee for all mentioned sites for visit
- Boat trips as mentioned in the program
- English speaking guide during the whole trip (except the break time)
Exclusion
- International/ domestic flight tickets & visa to Vietnam
- Transportation vehicles not listed in the program
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, telephone, laundry and all that is not clearly mentioned in the “Price includes”.
- Tipping & personal expenses
- Insurances
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