Best of 8 Days Vietnam Today's Vietnam is a paradox living in the limbo of the existing and the latest. Every day, this resilient S shaped land is wrestling to keep the centuries-old way of theirs of life living while trying to adjust to the contemporary world. From its early treasures to glitzy skyscrapers, from the sleepy countryside to the vibrant community life, from bewitching mountainous spectacles to ethereal seascapes, the sheer diversity of Vietnam makes every journey a rewarding experience. Aside from the backbone four H's: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, the verdant Mekong Delta is also among the very best holiday destinations in Vietnam. In the span of 8 days Vietnam, you'll be shown a Vietnam through the prism of a neighborhood for to witness the living, breathing masterpiece that she's. Highlights: [*]Explore Hanoi, the 1,000-year-old capital city of Vietnam.[*]Luxury cruise through the thousands of emerald islets of Halong Bay.[*]Discover the Hoi An Ancient Port Town.[*]Relax on some of the best beaches in Asia.[*]Explore the cosmopolitan city of Saigon and the Cu Chi Tunnels.[*]Delve into the Mekong Delta to visit its signature water coconut forests. Day 1: Hanoi Arrival Meals: NA – Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Xin Chao! Welcome to Hanoi, the classic capital of Vietnam. Upon your arrival, our tour guide will transfer you to the hotel of yours within the city center. In the evening, benefit from a city tour visiting several of the main tourist attractions in Hanoi as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi Opera House, and St. Joseph Church. Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Meals: Breakfast – Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi. As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi surely has a good many to offer its visitors, with its perfectly balanced mix of cultural, historical and natural spectacles. Today you have a whole day to enjoy the capital of Vietnam. Pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex; beginning with Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in the middle of monumental Ba Dinh Square which houses the embalmed entire body of the late Vietnam communist leader, followed by the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's stilt house in the garden at the back, as well as the neighboring diminutive One Pillar Pagoda - a symbol of Hanoi. A little further southwest is the tranquil Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam, attractive noiseless contemplation. You'll in addition get to enjoy West Lake, 15km in circumference, addressing a large part of Hanoi and offering colorful Vietnamese life filters with visually designed temples scattered there and here such as Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, fishermen casting their fish rods and nets, as well as Western-oriented cafes & bars. Return the old Quarter right at the center of Hanoi and take a rickshaw ride along its signature tree shaded streets, mustard yellow French colonial villas with green shutters, and civic structure landmarks. You are going to pass by Hoan Kiem Lake, framed by winsome flame trees, in the process. Enjoy an authentic Water Puppet Show, the proudest and most complex conventional folk art of the country. Day 3: Hanoi-Ha Long Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner – Accommodation: On Cruise Prescribed as one of the world Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the best vacation destinations in Vietnam. After getting purchased from your hotel, you'll be transferred by van/car to Ha Long Bay at 12:00. Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay, you'll be welcomed aboard and enjoy lunch while weaving through a myriad of islands and also islets towering over and shown from the emerald waters of Halong Bay. After lunch, take a short trek to a close by summit for an aerial view of the bay peppered with golden sails, after which go on to a quiet beach for some kayaking or swimming, or just simply return to the ship and sunbathe on the sundeck, whatever tickles the fancy of yours. Later in the evening, pay a visit to some tranquil fishing village to have interaction with fishermen who have inhabited the bay for almost 3 generations. Go back on board and also enjoy a drink on the sun deck while can enjoy drinks while basking in the glorious sunset. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight on the junk. Day 4: Ha Long – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Hoi An Meal: Breakfast/Brunch – Accommodation: On Cruise Today, you will continue to sail around Ha Long Bay. Get up earlier to join a Tai Chi lesson along with other passengers on the sun deck, or just simply ingest the beautiful perspective of limestone destinations, charming shorelines, along with incredible grottos unfurl right before the eyes of yours. After breakfast, you will visit a dazzling karst grotto then go back to the boat for a last glimpse of Halong Bay's fine spectacle as you cruise to the dock. The tour guide of yours will wait for you at the dock and transfer you with the hotel within the community center of Hanoi. 12:00 - 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, your driver and guide will meet you and take you to the hotel of yours in Hoi An. Day 5: Hoi An Meals: Breakfast – Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Like Halong Bay, Hoi An ancient Town is also among the very best vacation destinations in Vietnam, but with a different appeal. Once a significant entrepot in Southeast Asia through the 15th century to 19 century, harboring overseas traders from Arab, Poland, Japan, Nederlands, France, and China, this lovely quaint town possesses a beguiling hotpot of architectures and cultures. In the morning, you will go back in time with a trip to My Son Sanctuary, likewise known as "the Angkor Wat of Vietnam" - a cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO in 1999. The majestic capital of the once-thriving Champa Kingdom with multiple Hindu temples devoted to the god Shiva, sadly, is now a bunch of ruins because of age and bombing, standing as a witness to the glorious bygone era. Later in the evening, you are going to take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding alleyways seeing some well preserved historic sites such as Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 year classic Tam Ky ancestral home, and the Japanese Bridge. And then, there'll be time that is free for you to shop or relax. You will stay overnight in Hoi An. Day 6 Hoi An – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City Meals: Breakfast – Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City In the morning, you will be transferred to Danang Airport on your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Today's highlight will be a city tour to most prominent landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. You will stop at Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - established in the late 1880s, followed by a visit to the Old Post Office. Afterwards, you can contemplate Vietnam War exhibits in the War Remnants Museum, as well as fall by the Independence Palace - symbolizing the reunification of Vietnam. Visit China Town and Ben Thanh Market, where a wide variety of Souvenirs and vietnamese food can be found. Day 7: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon Meals: Breakfast, Lunch – Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon The Mekong Delta, with its exotic water civilization and luxuriant fluvial landscapes with sprawling rice paddies, is blooming as one of the most effective vacation destinations in Vietnam, promising you an immersive experience. The tour guide of ours and driver will meet up with you at the hotel of yours and help you move to Cai Be Floating Market. Take a cruise amongst local barges piled up with produce that is fresh, pay a call to some local workshops, and enjoy lunch under the great shade of An Binh Island's lush orchards. In the afternoon, hop on a sampan and venture into the countryside and experience the floating, breathing work of art that she is. As you glide through the narrow canals, ingest the tranquillity of the surroundings and also lose yourself in the labyrinth of h20 arteries, lush orchards, exuberant mangrove vegetation, along with velvety rice fields. Stop at a nursery back garden to enjoy local farmers raise their world famous produce. Your cruise concludes in Vinh Long. Your driver will likely be waiting for you at the dock to help you move back to Saigon City center. Day 8 Departure Ho Chi Minh City Meals: Breakfast – Accommodation: NA After breakfast at the hotel, you will be free until our guide comes to choose you up and transfer you to the airport to catch your scheduled flight. The exploration of yours of the best holiday destinations in Vietnam ends with these. Thank you and bon voyage! [*]IncludedHotel in twin/double sharing room basis with daily breakfastTransfer by air-conditioned private carMeal as mentionedEntrance fees, boat trips and excursionsExcellent English speaking guideDomestic flight ticket[*]Not IncludedTravel InsuranceInternational air ticketsDrinks, Tipping,VisaPersonal expensesOthers not mentioned nor specified above Contact TOP VIETNAM TRAVEL for best price of 8 Day Vietnam tour.
