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Ancient Central of Vietnam
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IVT CS 02
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14 days, 13 nights
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Ho Chi Minh, Mekong delta, Tay Ninh – Cu Chi tunnel, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ha Noi, Ha Long
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| Day 1: - ARRIVAL IN HO CHI MINH CITY | Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the industrial and tourist centre of Vietnam. We will greet you at TanSonNhat airport. Transfer overnight at hotel in HCM City. |
| Day 2: - HO CHI MINH CITY | In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, have a city tour by car around HoChiMinh City, formerly Saigon. Establish in 1010, Saigon retains an interesting blend of ancient pagodas, temples and French Colonial architecture. The streets, where much of the city’s life takes place, are lined with stores, shops, staffs and vendors with their wares spread out on the sidewalk selling everything that you can dream of! Start with the Reunification Hall, formerly the site of Norodom Palace, the residence of the French governor-general of Indochina. We then proceed to Cho Lon, or China town, an area inhabited by Vietnamese of Chinese origin. Despite being home to many oppressed people, this area is one of the most vibrant in the city. In addition to all of the excitement that can be felt in the streets, the pagodas in the area are the finest in all of HoChiMinh City. At some point during our tour, we will drive past the Notre Dame Cathedral and adjacent Post Office. Both of these buildings were constructed by the French in the 1880s and display architectural characteristics typical of that time period. Lunch and dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3: - HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA | Today, a four hour drive south takes us to the fertile delta of the meandering Mekong River. This lowland area produces a large part of Vietnam’s rice crop and is an area of traditional villages in a tropical setting. This afternoon, we will drive a 3 – hour covered boat ride on the delta to visit the bee farms, orchards, witness the rural life along the banks of this River. Arrive in Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta River, transfer to hotel and overnight. |
| Day 4: - MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY | Breakfast at hotel and check out. Transfer to have a boat trip on Mekong River to visit the Cai Rang floating market- the daily life activities of local people in Mekong Delta. After that, we drive back to Saigon with lunch on the way. Arrive in HCMC, transfer to hotel and relax. |
| Day 5: - HCMC - TAY NINH – CU CHI - HCMC | This morning we will visit the Tay Ninh where we visit the Cao Dai Great Temple. Two rows of pink pillars entwined with green dragons line the nave, leading up to the main altar which supports a large globe on which is painted a single staring eye – the divine, all seeing, eye. The roof is blue and cloud dotted, representing the heavens, and the walls are pierced by open, lattice-work windows. Today we will observe a ceremony at the Headquarters for CaoDai followers. In the afternoon, we will drive to intriguing tunnels of Cu Chi, a complex underground system that housed 10,000 people during the height of the war and contained sleeping quarters, hospital and schools. The Cu Chi tunneal were originally built in 1948. Dug by the Vietminh, they were later expanded by the Viet Cong and used for storage, and refuge, and contained sleeping quarters, hospitals and schools. Back to HCMC, overnight at hotel in HCMC. |
| Day 6: - HCMC – DA NANG – HOI AN | Breakfast at hotel and check out. Then, we will transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport to board a domestic flight to Da Nang. After 2 hours, arrive in Da Nang airport and transfer to HoiAn, a major trading port between East and West in the 19th century. Evening at your leisure. |
| Day 7: - HOI AN | Today we will be able to soak in the uniqueness of this small town on a walking tour. The unique architecture, the temples, the market and the Japanese covered bridge which was built in the 16th century will be some of the many highlights of your trip. The Janpanese covered bridge was built in the 16th century, perhaps even earlier. On its north side, there is a pagoda, Japanese in style, which protects sailors. At the wesst end of the bridge are statues of two dogs and at the east end, of two monkeys – it is said that the bridge was begun in the year of the monkey and finished in the year of dog. Some scholars have pointed out that the two animals represent points of the compass, WSW (monkey) and NW (dog). At the Tran Family Temple we will see the fusion between both the Chinese and Japanese styles. This temple has survived for 15 generations. Stay overnight at hotel in HoiAn. |
| Day 8: - HOI AN – HUE | After breakfast, we leave HoiAn for Hue via DaNang with passing through HaiVan (or literally “Pass of the Ocean Cloud”) DaNang is situated on a peninsula at the point where the Han River flows into the South China Sea. It lies close to the various ruins of the powerful Kingdom of Champa, one of the most glorious in ancient southeast Asia. In DaNang we visit the Cham Museum which houses the largest displays of Cham art anywhere in the world. Arrive Hue, transfer and overnight at hotel. |
| Day 9: - HUE | We begin our day by motorised sampan down the Perfume River to the delightful ThienMu Pagoda, consisdered to be the finest pagoda in Hue. Then we continue our sampan ride to visit King Ming Mang’s tomb. We will walk through a courtyard guarded by statues of mandarins, hourses and elephants. We can also see a stele pavilion, a Temple of the Soul’s Tablets. The grounds are decorated by flower beds and a flowing steam covered by various bridges. This afternoon, we will tour the Citadel, a fortress surrounded by a moat that has a 10km (6mile) perimeter! The site enclosed the land of eight villages and cover 6km2 – sufficient area to house the Emperor and all his family, courtiers, bodyguards and servants. There are ten gates which pierce the four walls of the citadel, although many are in poor condition the city has not been damaged by war or natural disasters. The complex has been recognized the Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO. Overnight at hotel in Hue |
| Day 10: - HUE – HANOI | Today, after breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight from Hue to Hanoi. In the afternoon, in Hanoi, you will have a visit to HoanKiem lake (the Lake of the Return Sword) and the nearby Old Quarter, where you can stroll around for sightseeing and shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. |
| Day 11: - HA NOI - HA LONG | After breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Ha Long Bay for a daytrip. Road trip takes 3.5 hrs. On arrival, we will cruise the vegetation-covered Dragon Island, which encompass a 1500 km2 (576 sq mile) area where we can see thousands of rocky islets, fishermen in their sampan, displaying their daily catch of fish, crabs and prawns. The islands are dotted with innumerable white sandy beaches and grottoes created by wind and white waves. We will stop to visit some caves (Dau Go, Sung Sot..) in order to see the stalagmite and stalactite formations. After a lunch of fresh sea food on board, we cruise back to the wharf where our car is awaiting to take us back to the hotel in Halong. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 12: - HA LONG – HA NOI | Breakfast at hotel in HaLong, then check out. Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to hotel and check in. And in afternoon, take a trip around Hanoi Old Quarters by walking or by cyclo. Enjoy the water puppet show in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. |
| Day 13: - HA NOI CITY | After breakfast at hotel, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex included the mausoleum and the museum. The mausoleum of HoChiMinh has become a site of pilgrimage. The building was constructed from materials gathered from all over Vietnam. From here we will be directed into HoChiMinh’s house on the grounds of the former presidential Palace, and the HoChiMinh Museum, a modern museum with displays dedicated to the public and private side of HoChiMinh’s life. Then, we will marvel at the elegance of the One Pillar Pagoda, originally built in 1049, the temple with lotus-shaped and is situated in the middle of a water lily pond. After lunch of Hanoi speciality, we visit the Temple of Literature which was the site of the first national university dating back to 1706. This is one of Hanoi’s best-preserved ancient sites. Then drive to the Ethnology Museum. Dedicated to the ethnic minorities of Vietnam, this museum provides educational displays and descriptions and provides a real insight to these people found primarily in the high country. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. |
| Day 14: - DEPATURE | Free at leisure before transfer to the airport for your flight. Tour ends. |
Tour prices include:
- Accommodation share room for all nights in Vietnam with daily breakfast
- Meals as in the itinerary as program in Vietnam
- All land transfer and transportations in one private air-con car
- Domestic flight (SGN – Da Nang, Hue – Ha Noi)
- All entrance and boat fees as per program in Vietnam.
- Tour with National Escort spoken English (except the groups under 4 persons).
Tour prices do not Include:
- International ticket to/from Vietnam
- Visa arrangements for Vietnam
- Visits not mentioned in the program
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and porters at the hotels
- Any other items not mentioned
- International departure Airport Tax
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