Highlights Of Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights

Highlights Of Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights

Highlights Vietnam 10 days 9 nights is the great itinerary for those whose are interested in discovering the authentic beauty of Vietnam with limited time. Take an interesting culture experience from the southern of Vietnam with the occult mazelike– Mekong Delta, to the charming limestone of Halong Bay. You will also have chance to explore the old beauty of Hoi An and Hue Imperial Citadel with royal architecture as well as Hanoi’s colonial hidden charm. Let take your camera together because you are going to be attracted by the breathtaking sceneries on this trip and surely your camera has to work nearly full time.

Highlights:
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City and historical Cu Chi Tunnels
- Enjoy the local daily life on Mekong Delta
- Relax yourself in quiet and peaceful Hoi An ancient town
- Discover the World Heritage - Ha Long Bay
- Treat yourself in colonial hidden charm of Hanoi Old Town

Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon Arrival (No meals)

Pass By: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Upon your arrival in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called “Saigon” by many locals, your guide will welcomed you at the airport and then transfer you to your hotel for check –in. Your room is at disposal from 14:00. Free at leisure to relax in the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
No meals.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lan Lan Hotel - 3* hotel

Day 2: Saigon - Mekong Delta (B/L)

Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
The lush, riverine tapestry of the Mekong Delta makes the perfect escape from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. You can savour blissful peace in Ben Tre where they can explore orchards, farms and fisheries and survey the scenery by bike or from a boat.

Enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the tranquility in this part of countryside in Mekong Delta, still untouched by tourism. Board on a long tail boat and experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms and exotic fruit farms.

Touring the orchards, paddy fields and swamplands of the Mekong Delta, boat trip along the river to visit a brick kiln factory, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house. Visit a quite village where you can have a short walk to experience real Delta village life. Enjoy some local fresh fruits.

Take Xe Loi ride (a kind of modern motorized rickshaw) or cycling tour to explore around village under coconut row. Have lunch at a riverside restaurant.

After lunch, we take rowing sampan along the water coconut canals with beautiful tropical scenery. We end the tour by taking boat back to pier and return to Saigon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lan Lan Hotel - 3* hotel

Day 3: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Flight to Danang - Hoi An (B/L)

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Today morning you will drive 55 km out of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi District famous for the amazing complex of underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels.

Experience traditional noodle for your lunch. Afternoon enjoy the attraction of Ho Chi Minh City. Sightseeing examples of French colonial architecture and exploring the Vietnam’s turbulent in past at the Museum.

Our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Afterward, we visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.

Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here.

Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time in the rest of day Back to your hotel and enjoy your free time before transferring to airport in Ho Chi Minh for flight to Da nang.

Pick up at airport in Da Nang then transfer to hotel in Hoi An for check - in and relax.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Grand Holiday Villa - 3* hotel

Day 4: Hoi An half day tour (B)

Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
After having breakfast at hotel, your guide will take you on a stroll through the ancient town. Its friendly inhabitants, narrow streets, old houses, temples and wooden bridge still remain its ancient character.

The best way to discover Hoi An, however, is to simply wander. Little more than a maze of a few streets, there are temples, museums and preserved houses to visit; yet with some 850 buildings heritage-protected, the best feel for the town comes from the places which are free to all. As with everywhere in this country, the ‘real’ Vietnam is to be found in unexpected places, such as a back street or turning down an unexpected alley, or talking in broken English to the old lady who sells Chinese scrolls. In hidden nooks and crannies are art galleries, cafes, gastronomic gems, ceramics for sale, shops filled with lanterns and, of course, the silk for which the town is famed.

There are woodworkers and carvers, artists at work, craft shops. Plus there are always cold drinks for sale, important no matter the time of year. In this part of Vietnam, it is either hot and dry, or hot and wet. Back to your hotel and spend the rest of the day on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Grand Holiday Villa

Day 5: Hoi An - Free day (B)

Pass By: Hoi An Night Market, Nguyen Hoang Street, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Enjoy a free day in the world heritage listed Hoi An. You may like to wander the Central Market and the street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns and much more. Hoi An is also famous for its talented tailors who can make beautiful items to order within a few hours. For those still feeling adventurous, why not hire a bicycle and tour the surrounding countryside? Other optional activities include a day trip to My Son Cham (elaborate World Heritage-listed temples that reflect the rich cultural traditions of the Cham civilisation), a cruise along the Thu Bon River and a trip to the nearby Cua Dai Beach.

Optional: We introduce some ways to explore the beauty of Hoi An. You can choose one of below options:

Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half day: My Son Sanctuary - a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province. Price from $ US50/ person

Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village: Join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities. Price from $ US70/ person

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Grand Holiday Villa

Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Hanoi (B)

Pass By: Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Free time to enjoy yourself until we transfer to the Da Nang airport to take a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our driver will wait and transfer you to the hotel in the center of city. Check-in hotel and free at leisure to relax.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maison D'boutique Hotel - 3* hotel

Day 7: Hanoi Half day City tour (B/L)

Stop At: Hanoi Old Citadel - Northern Gate, Phan Dinh Phung Street, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Half day Hanoi city tour (by car or by motorbike – upon your interest)

- Morning or afternoon departure depend on availability.

Depart from the hotel at 08:30 for a visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. Continue with a visit to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from June -August) Wrap up the morning with a visit to the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years. Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. Free time at leisure for rest of the day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ha Noi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maison D'Boutique Hotel - 3* hotel

Day 8: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise (B/L/D)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay.

Be ready for pick-up at your hotel lobby at 08:00. Halfway to Halong City we will have a stop at Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Centre. Apart from having clean western style toilet facilities we will be able to see local craftsmen at work and have time for relaxation. Upon arrival at the pier, embark on the boat and set sail on a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, taking in the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Lunch is served as you cruise by impressive rock formations with unusual names and shapes. In the afternoon you will start to discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty, known in Vietnamese as “Dragon descending to the sea“. Depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day, you may visit a beautiful cave, have some swimming at Titov or Soi Sim beach.

Accommodation: On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Oriental Sails Cruise - 3* cruise

Day 9: Halong Bay - Ha Noi (B/L)

Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
Wake up by the sounds of the sea. After breakfast, cruise will take tourists to explore the most stunning caves in Halong. At around boat starts cruising back to the harbor while brunch is served. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Back on shore we will then transfer back to hotel in Ha Noi Spend leisure time to relax or discover Ha Noi on your own

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Maison D'Boutique Hotel

Day 10: Hanoi - Departure (B)

Pass By: Noi Bai International Airport, Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Free at your leisure in the morning.

You room is available until 12:00. Our driver will transfer you to the airport to take your departure flight. End services. Hope to serve you again!

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.