11 DAYS NORTH TO SOUTH VIETNAM FOR SOLO

Itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi - Arrival

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in. Overnight in Ha Noi.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 2: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (BL) – by shuttle bus

Pass By: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay within 4 hours, going through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town, embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. This exciting cruise will provide a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way, anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight on the Junk Cruise.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (BL) – by shuttle bus

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 4: Ha Noi City Tour – Da Nang (B) – by flight

Pass By: Hanoi, Hanoi
With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Ha Noi is full of charms. Visit some of Ha Noi’s heritage sites such as Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (temple of literature), the first Imperial school in Vietnam, built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly. We will also visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple (jade mountain temple), But Tower (pen shaped tower), Dai Nghien (ink stand) and The Huc Bridge (wooden bridge painted in red). Then, we will take a cyclo (pedicab) ride around “the 36 meandering streets” of Ha Noi’s historic Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life. The history of Ha Noi dated back for over one thousand years, and Ha Noi has different cultural characteristics compared to the areas in Vietnam. The lifestyle, cuisine, fashion… of Ha Noi folks bear special features and through this journey, we can perceive these. It is very interesting to discover Ha Noi in the morning, when the life has just started and we can enjoy the busy atmosphere in all streets. Hanoians are very friendly and hospitable. Hopefully, this is the most remarkable memory in our destination to Vietnam.

Transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 5: Da Nang – Free day (B)

Pass By: Da Nang, Da Nang
Free as your leisure day. Overnight in Da Nang.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 6: Da Nang - Hoi An City Tour - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing – My Son Sanctuary (B)

Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
While exploring the small yet beautiful town, tourists and frequent visitors alike find that it is a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere here combines elements of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese culture. Some of the most remarkable views of the city are from the ancient houses. From here, visitors can catch a glimpse of a long gone past and more subdued and simple time.
 
The tour includes visits to Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, a handicraft workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. An optional stop is at the private home of Diep Dong Nguyen (subject to availability) to view a stunning collection of pottery, seals and old Hoi An photographs. After the tour, contact Ann Tailor to have a free tailor-made item of clothing.

13:00 Visit My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999.
 
Originally built with wood, they were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 7: Hoi An - Foodie Tour (BL)

Pass By: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
09:00 Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local foods by bicycle. We will start our tour with a ride through the countryside to a local village with a stop to enjoy a bowl of Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a traditional Hoi An specialty composed of local noodles, pork, fresh vegetables and rice paper. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well: the oldest well in Hoi An, believed to have the best water anywhere.
 
You will also be able learn to make special white rose cakes with a local family and have the opportunity to enjoy them. Before the end of the tour, we will go to Cam Nam to enjoy the Ying and Yang food such as: Banh Dap, Che Bap. This tour is definitely an interesting journey. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) – by flight

Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Check out and transfer to Da Nang for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 9: Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating market (BL) - by minivan

Pass By: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we will take a boat cruise to visit Cai Be Floating Market.
The floating market is one of the most interesting and exciting attractions in the Mekong Delta. At the floating market, you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and local commodities.

We will stop over at a local house where we can see how they make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-pop corn and rice wine. Leave Cai Be for Tan Phong Islet where the maze of shady creeks will surely fascinate you. You will have a chance to spend time, enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits. Have a traditional lunch at a local home, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant Ear Fish’. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 10: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (BL)

Pass By: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Stretching over 250 km, Cu Chi is one of the most famous and historical aspects of war in Viet Nam. The tunnel system was created in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh as they fought the French for independence and became legendary during the 1960’s in playing a vital role in the Viet Nam War by allowing the Viet Cong (communist guerrillas) to control large rural areas, just 65 km away from Ho Chi Minh City.
 
In the afternoon, we will visit some of the other major attractions in HCMC: the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office and Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Twin/Double/Triple Share Room


Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

Pass By: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Transfer to airport for departure flight.
END OF SERVICE


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.