VIETNAM DISCOVERY FROM SAI GON HA NOI

Tour Itinerary: VIETNAM TOUR/VIETNAM DISCOVERY FROM SAI GON - HA NOI : Sai gon - Mekong - Hoi An - Halong - Hanoi

Day 1: Sai gon arrival (-)

On arrival in Sai gon (or Ho Chi Minh city), transfer to your hotel, in time for relax
Welcome drinks a nice coffee shop will give your some times to hear tour briefing and know about your tour guide who will share this incredible journey.

Day 2: Sai Gon city tour (B)

Today we is going to introduce you a true spirits of the most busiest city in Vietnam by a full day city to the best known sites
Our guide will collect you at hotel for an oriented tour passing Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Cho lon market then stop at Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - the stunning architectural masterpiece right in the city.
Back to Ben Thanh market, where our tour guide will help you bargain and taste the most fresh fruits of Mekong delta. Back to hotel and relax

Day 3: Mekong Delta excursion (B)

Today, we drive down deeply in to Mekong Delta to explore its unique water lifestyle.
Take a sampan ride to sail along downstream of Mekong River to visit local garden house, orchards and farms in My Tho. You may enjoy lunch with local host of orchards (excluded) then drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. Free time in afternoon; take time to see more about Sai gon and shopping at one of this markets

Day 4: Sai gon - fly to Hoi an (B)

You have free time at leisure then fly to UNESCO listed world heritage for next days - Hoi an town.
Upon arrival coastal Danang airport, drive along coastline to Hoi an town. After hotel check in, tour guide will take you for a walking tour around the 16th century town with Tan Ki 400 years old house, FuKien Pagoda, Japanese bridge and handicraft workshops.

Day 5: Hoi an Countryside tour(B)

Hiring a motorbike then drive out of town a bit to explore charming and lovely villages surroundings. You may visit the pottery or vegetable villages depending on your interests.
Watching or even joining in daily activities of locals there.
Get back to hotel at afternoon and relax

Day 6: Hoi an Cooking Class - fly to Hanoi (B)

This morning is for your fantastic cooking class to make Vietnam cuisines by your own. Start your trip by shopping ingredients at local market, then showing off your cooking skills. Enjoy lunch with your hand made dishes. You will have some free until transfer to Hanoi by a one hour and a half flight.
Foot on over 1000 years old capital late afternoon. Quick view the city by short walking around Ancient Quarter

Day 7: Hanoi fine art tour (B)

Start of the day by paying a visit to the highlights of Hanoi with Ho chi minh mausoleum, Temple of Literature and Fine Art Museum.
After understanding general view of Vietnam fine art, we proceed to a lovely café owned by son of Bui Xuan Phai – famous artist in neo-modern art to hear about the story of his life and art.
Next, we will move shortly to his own house before getting back to hotel

Day 8: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)

Today is for twice recognized World Heritage by UNESCO – Halong bay. After breakfast transfer to Halong City to board the overnigh junk in the harbour. Your one night cruise trip will take you the bests spotlights of Halong bay while delighted with delicious, fresh seafood. Overnight on-board.

Day 9: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)

Enjoy an on-board brunch whilst continuing to cruise Halong Bay before disembarking and driving back to Hanoi.
Stop en-rout for paying a visit to But Thap pagoda for an overview of Buddhism in Vietnam. Arrive in Hanoi in late afternoon and free time

Day 10: Hanoi Departure (B)

Our tour guide and driver is at your disposal. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight
End of the services

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The price is in US$, per person, based on double/ twin share and valid until 31 Dec 2013
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