Uniquely Vietnam Culture Tour 10 days
• Tour duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
• Depart from: Ho Chi Minh - Stop off: Hanoi
• Tour price: US$ 963
+ Private tour with English/French speaking guide
+ You choose the date of departure
+ Starting from HCMC & ended in Hanoi or vice versa
UNIQUELY VIETNAM
CULTURE TOUR 10 DAYS
HCMC - Hoi An - Danang
- Hue - Hanoi
Day 1: Arrive HCMC (D)
You will be warmly welcomed on arrival and transferred to the hotel. You
will have an afternoon private city tour of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as
Saigon), the largest and busiest city in Vietnam, with a population of 7
million people. Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined
with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath.
Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the moving War Remnants Museum, The
Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will stay overnight in HCMC.
Day 2: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often
referred to as the "rice bowl of Vietnam" as it produces three crops
of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical
fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500 km journey made by
the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Traditional
transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and
channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always
proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors.
You will leave HCMC for lush My Tho where you will cruise on a private
boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where you will
be treated to a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the heart of the
Mekong, complete with tropical fruits. You will also visit the snake farm Dong
Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine. You will then head
back to HCMC for an overnight stay. ( Tentatively, you can visit Cu Chi
Tunnels and Cao Dai Temples)
Day 3: HCMC - Hoi An (B/L)
You will transfer to the airport and fly on Vietnam Airlines to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang Airport, you will be greeted by our guide who will begin
by escorting you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum where you
can find out more about this ancient but advanced civilization. After leaving
Danang, you will make our way the short distance to the Marble Mountains ,
where there will be the opportunity to climb to the top and admire the temples
that have a commanding view over the surrounding district. You will continue to
the delightful town of Hoi An, approximately 30km away. You will check in and
have leisure time before an overnight stay.
Day 4: Hoi An (B)
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international
commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab
traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is
still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint
riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors
shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have
remained unchanged for more than a century.
You will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets
of the ancient quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the
200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Hoi An is now one
of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in Vietnam. In the afternoon,
you are free to meander in Hoi An, unwind at Cua Dai Beach or take an optional
half day trip to My Son Cham Ruins. You will stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue (B/L)
You will leave Hoi An for Hue for two-night stay. In the afternoon you
will board a Dragon Boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River. Being the
ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, temples
and pagodas, and a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be on the itinerary
for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of
the day and you can get a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding area.
You will visit Thien Mu Pagoda which is considered the symbol of Hue and of
Buddhism in Vietnam. From here you will continue a drive to visit ornate Minh
Mang's tomb and Tu Duc's tomb before an overnight stay in Hue.
Day 6: Hue (B/D)
Today you will explore this fabulous city starting with a visit to the
Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's
private residence. The Imperial City was created in the 19th century and
modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing and there are many palaces and temples
inside. You will also visit the Imperial Museum, The Tu Hieu Pagoda and the
vibrant Dong Ba Riverside market. To round off the day's activities, you will
visit one of Hue's fine restaurants to sample some of its local delicacies, as
Hue is regarded by many as the culinary capital of Vietnam. You will stay
overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Hue - Hanoi (B/D)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time before
transferring to Phu Bai Airport for a short flight to Hanoi for a three-night
stay. Arriving in Hanoi, you will transfer to your hotel in town and have free
time and optional cyclo ride around the Old Quarter. Then you will go to dinner
at a popular restaurant in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening you will
enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at Thang Long theater before
an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi (B/L)
The colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with
tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, pagodas
and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting
sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his
Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the nearby Old
Quarter, also known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Also on the
tour are the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature,
peaceful West Lake, Thanh Nien, the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh
Temple. You can also try one of the city's best museums, either the History
Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Before an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 9: Halong Bay Excursion (B/L)
In the morning you will drive to Halong Bay City, approximately 3 hours
away. Once at Halong Bay City you are welcomed on board for a four-hour cruise
on the stunning bay, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves
in the area. As you are cruising, the boat crew will serve you a sumptuous
local seafood lunch. Aftera4 hour navigation, you will sail back to harbor and
rejoin your car and head back to your hotel in Hanoi for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure (B)
There are no activities planned for today, so you are free time until
being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
List of
hotels recommended by New Vision Tour |
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Cities |
Hotels List |
Room Type |
Superior Category /
3-star hotel |
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Hanoi |
Hanoi Imperial hotel |
Deluxe |
Medalion Hanoi Hotel |
Deluxe |
|
Hue |
Festival Hue |
Deluxe |
Hoi An |
Ancient House Resort |
Deluxe Garden view |
Ho Chi Minh |
Oscar Saigon hotel |
Deluxe |
First Class Category / 4-star
hotel |
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Hanoi |
Sunway Hotel Hanoi |
Superior |
Hue |
Saigon Morin hotel |
Deluxe River View |
Hoi An |
Hoi An Beach Resort &
Spa |
Deluxe river view |
Hoian Boutique Resort |
Superior |
|
Ho Chi Minh |
Liberty Central Hotel |
Deluxe |
Deluxe Category /
5-star hotel |
||
Hanoi |
Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi |
Deluxe |
InterContinental Westlake Hotel |
Deluxe Hanoi View |
|
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel |
Superior |
|
Hue |
Imperial Hue |
Deluxe Riverview |
Hoi An |
Palm Garden Resort |
Deluxe Ocean view |
Ho Chi Minh |
Caravelle Hotel Saigon |
Deluxe |
Sofitel Plaza Hotel Saigon |
Luxury |
|
Luxury Category / Luxury
5-star hotel |
||
Hanoi |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi |
Historical Wing |
Hue |
La Residence Hotel & Spa |
Deluxe Riverview |
Hoi An |
The Nam Hai |
One bedroom villa |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel |
Park Deluxe |
Special note:
The list of hotels is recommended by New Vision Tour, but please feel
free to advise us of hotels you prefer in each category or to combine hotels
category at your wish (tour price will be changed accordingly).
Group size |
Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April |
||||||
1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
11-14 |
Sgl Sup |
|
Superior |
2,253 |
1,393 |
1,237 |
1,066 |
1,032 |
1,011 |
323 |
First Class |
2,699 |
1,636 |
1,474 |
1,295 |
1,260 |
1,238 |
502 |
Deluxe |
3,588 |
2,102 |
1,934 |
1,748 |
1,711 |
1,688 |
902 |
Luxury |
6,645 |
3,641 |
3,472 |
3,287 |
3,250 |
3,227 |
2,420 |
Group size |
Valid from 01 May until 30 Sept |
||||||
1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
11-14 |
Sgl Sup |
|
Superior |
2,157 |
1,345 |
1,190 |
1,018 |
984 |
963 |
275 |
First Class |
2,610 |
1,591 |
1,429 |
1,251 |
1,215 |
1,193 |
458 |
Deluxe |
3,416 |
2,016 |
1,848 |
1,662 |
1,625 |
1,602 |
816 |
Luxury |
6,222 |
3,430 |
3,261 |
3,076 |
3,038 |
3,016 |
2,209 |
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
+ All private transportation
+ Accommodation shared in Double room with daily breakfast
+ All domestic flights
+ Experienced English speaking guide
+ Private boat trip as per tour
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ Tissues and water on coach
+ Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
+ Services charges and government tax
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
+ No extra charge after services confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
+ International flights & departure taxes if any
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
+ Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year (if any)
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
+ Other services not mentioned above