This 8 days Vietnam tour delivers the essential Vietnamese destinations for budget-conscious travelers or those who have limited amount of time. All of the historical, cultural and natural “must-see” attractions are visited, including an overnight train journey, as the tour makes its way from north to south. This is an ideal trip to take in the very essence of Vietnam and can easily be taken in conjunction with an extended holiday or seaside vacation along the beach coast of south central...
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Welcome to Hanoi Noi Bai international airport
You are welcomed by Impress Travel’s guide & drive then it takes about 50 minutes by vehicle to get into Hanoi city.
We start the tour at Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology, one of the most famous museums in Hanoi where you can see the images and documents about 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
Then enjoy lunch at local Vietnamese restaurant, oh delicious Vietnamese foods.
Afternoon we continue to visit the Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first National University. It was built in 1070 by Ly Emperor which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
Walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple or Hanoi old quarter.
Enjoy Water puppet show – the unique traditional performance in Vietnam (the show in 50 minutes)
Dinner on your own arrangement. – Overnight in hotel (Hanoi city)
Inclusions: Transfer, tour guide, lunch, entrance fees, water puppet ticket & accommodation.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong bayDeparture from Hanoi and then the drive takes around 3 hours with a refreshment break en route
Arrive into Halong Bay at midday and transfer to your comfortable junk and begin your cruise around majestic Halong Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch
Explore limestone caves dotted around the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck.
In the evening the chef will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes.
Inclusion: transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, hotel breakfast, lunch, dinner, night cruise in Halong Bay
Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi – Da nang
Enjoy an early morning swim followed by breakfast
Visit Luon Cave before cruising back to the main harbor for your drive to Hanoi
On arrival at about 5pm you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Hanoi
Drop you off at the hotel in Hanoi
. Next the driver continues transferring you to the airport for taking flight to Da Nang.On arrival Da Nang airport, driver welcomes at the airport and transfers you to hotel in
Hoi An.Inclusion: transfer, tour guide, entrance fee, hotel breakfast, lunch, Halong Bay cruise, hotel in
Hoi An Day 4: Da Nang – My Son – Hoi An
Am: Have breakfast at hotel. This morning you will make a half day to visit My Son holly land – the ruins of Cham People and have chance to enjoy traditional music. Back Hoi An and take a boat trip along Thu Bon river to enjoy the handicraft village of Thanh Ha Ceramic. You can try to make a small product by yourself. Have lunch at restaurant.
PM: This afternoon you will wander around old streets to visit Hoi An ancient town including the Japanese Covered Bridge, the beautiful Chinese Assembly Halls, the Phuoc Kien Pagoda, and the local market… At 5.30 pm you will join a cooking class to learn how to cook Vietnamese food under the instruction of cooker teacher. Have dinner with dishes you cook. Overnight in hotel.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in Hanoi
Day 5: Hoi An – Da Nang visit – Ho Chi Minh
Am: Have breakfast at hotel. The morning is free, Hoi An is a beach resort that’s easy to explore on your own, especially by bicycle. The hotel offers bike rentals. Free to have lunch.
PM: We drive to Da nang and fly on to Ho Chi Minh City. Before getting the flight you stop to visit Cham Museum and Marble Mountain in Da Nang. On arrival Ho Chi Minh the driver picks up and transfers to the hotel for
checking in. Here you’ll see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life
everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new
restaurants and pubs. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years
of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. Tonight,
you are free to enjoy your dinner. The remainder of the evening is free.Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in
Ho Chi Minh Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels 
Visiting The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office
The Reunification Palace
The War Remnants Museum
Ben Thank market
Watching a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong – My Tho – Ben Tre – Ho Chi MinhTaking two hours driving from Ho Chi Minh city to My Tho
Taking a sampan cruising along the tributaries of the Mekong River for a close-up view of local life.
Wandering through Islands and orchards where you can taste some of a huge variety of tropical fruits and listening traditional music.
Having a local lunch and then riding bicycle around local village
Taking sampan back to harbor for two hours driving back to Ho Chi Minh city
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8: Farewell to Vietnam and See you again!
Enjoy your time at leisure.You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your schedule flight back home or continue seeing other cities in Vietnam.
We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!
Inclusion: Transfer, hotel breakfast
Asia Charm Tours
Head office: 20 Dao Duy Tu, Hanoi, VIETNAM.
Tel: (+844) 3929 0712 - Fax: (+844) 3929 0713
HOTLINE: (+84) 906 288 138 - Email: info@asiacharmtours.com
