VIE-04 (8days-7nights) WONDERFUL OF VIETNAM

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Hanoi: Sightseeing with a visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature; take a “cyclo” ride through the Old Quarter
Halong Bay: Overnight cruise in boat discover caves & fishing villages, explore the lagoon.
Hue: We will take boat trip along the scenic Perfume River for sightseeing and next stop will be the famous Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum.
Danang- Hoi An: See ancient sculpture in the Cham Museum, and tour Buddhist cave temples in the Marble Mountains. A walking  through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter; the Hoi An Museum
SaiGon City(HoChiMinh City): City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum
 
 
 
 

Itinerary

Day 1:   Hanoi Arrival 
Upon arrival in Hanoi, Altour Indochina’s guide welcome  you at the airport then escort to your hotel in Hanoi city center. Free at leisure after your long flight. Overnight at proposed hotel.
Day 2:   Hanoi Sightseeing Tour - Halong Bay (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue on to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple. Enjoy riding in a rickshaw for 1 hour in the old quarter of Hanoi and its teeming streets filled with fascinating shops.
Depart Hanoi for the scenic three-hour drive through the countryside to Ha Long Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival, check-in at the hotel, then free this evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Halong.
Day 3:  Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
In the morning, board a traditional junk for a leisurely 4-hour cruise through the 3, 000 limestone islands, many punctuated by caves and grottoes. Visit two of the most stunning caves in the Bay: Heavenly Palace and Wooden Stake. A fresh seafood lunch is served onboard.
Transfer back to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue. On the way, stop in at Sao Do to visit a craft center for people with disabilities. Reach to Hue after 1 hour by flight & overnight in Hue
Day 4: Hue (B)
After breakfast, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Then take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. Stop off at the Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river to see the 7-storey Stupa. The pagoda is also home to the old Austin car driven to Saigon by the Venerable Thich Quang Duc in 1963 for his self-immolation. 
Afternoon, take a short drive to the outskirts of Hue to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s mausoleum complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc) designed on a symmetrical axis. End the day with a visit to Dong Ba market in downtown Hue City. Overnight  at hotel in Hue.
Day 5:  Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B)
After breakfast, travel down the coast road passing over the spectacular Hai Van pass to Danang, and visit the Cham Museum and local market in Danang city. Then transfer to the ancient trading port town of Hoi An. On the way, visit the Non Nuoc stone mason’s village and Marble Mountain. On arrival in Hoi An, check-in at the hotel. This evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel Hoi An.
Day 6:  Hoi An - Da Nang – Hochiminh city (B)
In the morning, enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow streets of the ancient town, visiting the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local market. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang for the short flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). On arrival, you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 7: Hochiminh city - Cu Chi Tunnels (B)
In the morning, leave Saigon for the Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground system covering nearly 250km2 and home to more than 16, 000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war. Return to Saigon for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a half-day city tour. Explore the city’s grand boulevards, passing famous sites such as Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the historic Saigon Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The last stop for the day is Ben Thanh market (time permitting). Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 8:  Depart Saigon (B)
After breakfast, free until transfer to the airport for departure flights.
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