It was built in 1903 by the French architect Gustave Eiffel. Before Vietnam's independence in 1954, it was called Doumer Bridge, named after Paul Doumer. Proudly spanning the Red River for one hundred years and having withstood several attacks in times of war, Long Bien Bridge has been a witness of the bravery of Vietnamese people and deserves to be a symbol of Hanoi in the present era of peace and integration.

              Experience the local charm : 13 days

 Day 1: Hanoi welcome

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meet your tour guide and transfer from the airport to your selected hotel in Hanoi. Take an orientation tour around the old quarter. 

Day 2: Hanoi city Tour (B/L/_)

At 8.00 After breakfast, visit the Historical Museum, Literature Temple, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One-Pillar Pagoda. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and go shopping in the old quarter. In the evening,

Enjoy a traditional water puppet show (  option ) at the night

 Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/L/_) 

At 8.00  Transfer to Ninh Binh (110 kms). Visit Dinh and Le Temples in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Then continue to Van Lam Village. Lunch. In the afternoon, take a small sampan for a 3-hour cruise to discover Tam Coc caves.

 Then visit Bich Dong Pagoda (option) before returning to Hanoi..

Day 4: Hanoi - Ha Long bay- sleep on the board (B/L/_) 

At 8:00 am, Depart from your hotel to Halong city in our private mini-van. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing simple, country side, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Board your private boat, an authentic Chinese Junk and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site.

At 12.30 Lunch is served onboard, a selection of the freshest seafood. We visit "the amazing cave", followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water.

We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Dinner and relax as the sun sets. Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck

 Day 5: Ha Long - Hanoi (B/L/_) 

Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs.

We stop to visit a floating fishing village and listen to some legendary stories of the fishermen's daily life. Take one last swim somewhere in the middle of the bay to refresh before cruising back to the Halong city pier. By noon we will be ashore and break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi.

We arrive and finish our tour at your hotel at 16.00

Day 6: Hanoi - Hue (B/_)

Have an early breakfast, then transfer to the airport for boarding flight VN 245 to Hue (12:40 - 13:50). Meet your tour guide at Phu Bai Airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time

Option :  visit the Imperial Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb and Dong Ba Market.

 Day 7: Hue (B/L/_)

At 8.00 After breakfast, go on an all-day tour to Hue: Cruise on the Perfume River, stopping off to see Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch in one of the best local restaurants. In the afternoon, visit Tu Duc Tomb and Diem Phung Thi picture exhibition, and go shopping.

Day 8: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L/_)

At 8.00  Transfer to Hoi An ( 170 km ) by bus and seeing the Hai Van Pass. Stop at Lang Co Beach and the local fishing village. Passing the Marble Mountain. Lunch in Da Nang.

Then continue on to Hoi An to visit the Japanese Bridge pagoda, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Old House and Quang Dong Assembly.

 Day 9: Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/_)

After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport to board flight VN 321 to Ho Chi Minh City (8:20 - 9:30). Meet your tour guide at Tan San Nhat Airport and transfer to your hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Colonial Residential, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, the War Crimes Exhibition, China Town (Cholon) and a lacquerware factory.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long - Can Tho (B/L/_) 

At 8.00  transfer to Cai Be. Take a boat cruise on the Upper Mekong River and visit a floating market, a boat building yard and an orchid islet. Pick up in Vinh Long. Lunch. Transfer to Can Tho.

 Day 11: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/_)

After breakfast, take a three-hour boat trip to visit the Cai Rang and Phong Dien Floating Markets which are the best in the region. Lunch. Transfer to Cao Lanh by bus. Take a one-hour boat trip to see the Xeo Quit base in the Rung Tram Forest.

At 17.00  Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 12: Hochiminh city - Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple  (B/L/_)

After breakfast, drive west to Tay Ninh, headquarters of Cao Dai region. On arrival, attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

On the way back, stop off to visit the CuChi Tunnels, an underground network of tunnels constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong during the American war.

At 17 .30  Drive back to HCMC.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City and departure (B)

Free until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure. End of our services.

Tour price includes :

• Transportation by private car/van 
• Cyclos and cruises 
• Domestic flights: Ha Noi - Hue; Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (economy class) 
• All pick ups and transfers from/to airport; from/to boat quay 
• English speaking tour guide 
• All entrance fees 
• Hotel accommodation based on 2 guests sharing a Twin or Double room 
• Half board package meals as indicated as (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner) 
• Approved invitation letter for Vietnamese visa

Tour price excludes :

• International flight to/from Vietnam
• Travel insurance
• Drinks
• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Laundry & telephone fee at hotels
• Vietnamese entry visa

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