Summer holidays in Vietnam 10 Days

Summer holidays in Vietnam 10 Days

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoian/Da Nang Beach
   
Highlights of the trip

• Explore the thousand-year-old capital of Hanoi
• Get to know Halong Bay in 3 days aboard a jungle
• Visit the old town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Relax on the beach of  Hoi An

Day 01 : Arrival in Hanoi
Day 02 : Hanoi
Day 03 : Hanoi - Halong
Day 04 : Halong
Day 05 : Halong - Hanoi - Hoi An
Day 06 : Hoi An
Day 07 : Hoi An
Day 08 : Hoi An
Day 09 : Hoi An
Day 10 : Hoi An - Da Nang Departure

Summer holidays in Vietnam 10 Days
 

(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoian

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 2: Full Day Hanoi City Tour (B/L)
The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights.
 
Begin with an exploration of the vast Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex. Visit the mausoleum of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (closed Mon and Fri and from 5th Sep- 5th Nov for maintenance) and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. Visit his former home, which illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary. Close by is the miniature 11th century One Pillar Pagoda which was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954. The next stop is the Temple of Literature. In 1076 Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Lunch al a local restaurant.
 
In the afternoon visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum (closed on Mondays), which is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. (As an alternative to the Ethnology Museum, visit the highly acclaimed Vietnam Women’s Museum. The museum is located near Hoan Kiem Lake and offers wonderful insight into the lives of Vietnamese women. Displays highlight Vietnam’s vast cultural diversity and educate on the significant role Vietnamese women play in Vietnamese society.  Learn historic and modern-day traditions centered around births, weddings, motherhood, spirituality and more)
 
At the end of the afternoon visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around. Finish the day with a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B/L/D)
08:00 Depart from Hanoi and travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours). Arrive at jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight aboard on Halong Bay
 
Note: 2 days cruise itinerary is subject to change bases on each cruise company. Our tour guide will not accompany aboard the cruise in Halong Bay. Resident English speaking guide on board is available.
 
Day 4: Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Halong Bay Cruise: This morning there is the option to wake early to enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served before transferred to the Day Boat. Day time activities include cruising to less trafficked areas of the Bay, visiting cave, kayaking, swimming or relaxing (depending on each boat’s itinerary and weather conditions). Lunch is served on board mid-day. Return by tender to the overnight boat. Rejoin the cruise and relax onboard as we sail to the overnight anchorage.
 
Day 5: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang (B/-/-)
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards Ha Long port. Disembark and travel back to Hanoi’s airport for the flight to Da Nang, where you will be met and transferred to hotel in Hoian for a five-night stay. Accommodation at hotel in Hoian.
 
Day 6: Hoi An (B)
Hoi An ancient town, which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
 
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of this enchanting town visiting an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Also explore its many craft and silk shops and the colorful fish and produce market. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
 
Day 7: Hoi An (B)
Overnight stay at hotel in Hoi An.
 
Day 8: Hoi An (B)
Overnight stay at hotel in Hoi An.
 
Day 9: Hoi An (B)
Overnight stay at hotel in Hoi An.
 
Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or exploring the city until transfer to Da Nang airport for the domestic flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city to connect to your international flight home. The hotel room is available until 12 o'clock.

Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers

Rates vary depend on group size, travel time, accommodation level, transportation and other service. Please contact us to get the best price!

- Check-in time at hotel: 14:00 -  Check-out time: Before 12:00

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