Salute Vietnam holidays and package tour 8 Days:
- Hanoi- Halong Bay - Hoi An town - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong delta tour
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Departure: Hanoi -Halong Bay - Hoi An town - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
- From: $889
Day | Destinations | Meals inclucled |
---|---|---|
Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival | N/A |
Day 2 | Hanoi City Tour | B/L |
Day 3 | Hanoi -Halong Bay overnight on Cruise | B/L/D |
Day 4 | Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang City | B/L |
Day 5 | Hoi An ancient town - My Son Hollyland | B/L |
Day 6 | Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh by Plane | B |
Day 7 | Mekong Delta Tour | B/L |
Day 8 | Departure and Farewell | B |
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to hotel for check in. then rest are at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi
This morning visits the Tran Quoc Pagoda. This 1,400-year-old temple features ten tiers enclosed by gardens, including a bodhi tree grown from a cutting of the original Buddhist tree under which Buddha sat. Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake where you’ll see the Tortoise Tower perched on the water. Enjoy a half hour cyclo tour through Hanoi’s the Old Quarter. The cyclo is a historic mode of transportation in the cities of Vietnam where a cyclist leads you while you sit in a canopied seat affixed to the front. Next, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, situated on a pillar made of a single stone, in the midst of a lotus pond. This pagoda was built by a 9th century emperor who saw it in a dream and regarded this as divine inspiration to recreate the structure in his vision.
You'll pass by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before visiting the highlight of this day - The Temple of Literature. This ancient university was erected almost a millennium ago and has hosted many of the most prominent scholars through Vietnamese history. The site features many gardens, pools, buildings, and ancient trees where Vietnam’s best and brightest studied under the guidance of Confucius teachings. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, travel to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient (3 hr. drive). Your cruise across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder. As the boat sets sails, you will be greeted by the Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard.
During the afternoon, discover some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
One of the highlights of your stay on board is the innovative and varied cuisine offered at Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world. Overnight in Halong Bay.
Wake up to Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck and continue cruising the bays. Breakfast buffet will be served in the restaurant, followed by a visit the limestone grotto. Disembark in Halong City around noon and transfer back to Hanoi airport and flight to Danang. upon arrive, you will escort to Hoi An for hotel check in. Overnight in Hoi An.
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lie the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.
In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th century port town in its preserved state. Visit the Museum of Trade Ceramics which houses art and pottery dating from the 1,500’s to the 1,700’s. Continue on a brief visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, a temple from the 17th century featuring China's influence in the region. Enter the Ancient Town as the streets take on a magic of their own with old lanterns, French-style houses, intricately carved wooden doors and more Take a walk through the Old Tam Ky House to see its imperial styles meshed with French overtures. Continue on to stroll along the river and see traditional boats and locals on bicycles passing by. You'll then approach the Japanese Covered Bridge which for centuries connected the Chinese and Japanese sides of town over the waterway. The old wooden structure has shown amazing resilience for more than 400 years.
At dusk, enjoy walking along the riverside as colorful lanterns light up the town. Then return to your hotel for an evening of relaxation. Overnight in Hoi An.
Take a flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, guide will meet at the airport and lead you to the hotel. Then you can have a rest. Overnight in Saigon.
Today you will discover the Mekong River and villages at the Mekong Delta region, essential to Vietnamese life Your private guide and car will take you to the remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam". First, you'll Vinh Trang Pagoda which is decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens packed with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools and tombs and ornate gates which provide entry. Next, you'll take a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. You'll stop at the Tortoise Island where you'll enjoy lunch in the orchard.
After lunch you'll visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island. Then enjoy seasonal fruit, honey tea, and delicious coconut candies all to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals. When the tour is finished, you'll transfer to Can Tho. Upon arrive in Can Tho, you will check in hotel and have a rest.
In the evening, you may wander around the night market in the centre of the small town, or enjoy some drinks atthe riverside bars. Overnight in Can Tho.
There’s no Activities today, relax time and driver will drop you off at the Tan Son Nhat international airport for your Flight back. Time left; you can shop surrounding by yourself before picked up to the airport. Check out hotel at 12 midnoon
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Note:
Hotel in Hanoi: Titrant Hotel or The light Hotel (4 star hotel similar) – Single Room
Hotel in Hoi An: Hoi An Coco River Resort and Spa – 4 star Resort
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh: Harmony hotel - Prague Hotel – 4 Star hotel or similar
Halong Bay Cruise: Single Room – 4-star Cruise – Swan sea Cruise/ Emotion Cruise…or other similar cruise