Duration:
10 days and 9 nights
Destination:
Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Hoian - Hochiminh
Accommodation:
Hanoi - 2 nights, Halong - 1 night, Hue - 2 nights, Hoian - 2 nights, Hochiminh
City - 2 nights
Transportation:
Car, Cruise, Plane
Start:
Hanoi
Finish:
Hochiminh City
Tour summary
Day
1 : Arrival Hanoi (D)
Day
2 : Hanoi's Specialties (B,L,D)
Day
3 : Hanoi - Halong bay (B,L,D)
Day
4 : Hue - Spicy Corner (B,L,D)
Day
5 : Cooking Class - Boat trip and Royal Banquet (B,L,D)
Day
6 : Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B,L,D)
Day
7 : Hoi An - A Fusion Cuisine (B,L,D)
Day
8 : Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,D)
Day
9 : Mekong Delta - Exotic food (B,L,D)
Day
10 : Departure (B)
Tour itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Hanoi ( D )
Arrive
at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport and transfer to hotel. Take a Cyclo, the Vietnamese
version of the rickshaw, to Indochine Restaurant for an introduction to
Vietnamese food. Set in a beautifully restored French villa, Indochina serves
specialties originating primarily from southern Vietnam. You will no doubt be
introduced to “Nuoc Mam a fermented fish sauce that compliments most dishes in
Vietnam and "Cha Gio", Vietnamese spring rolls. The staffs are
attired in traditional costume and musicians perform classical Vietnamese
songs. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Day 2 : Hanoi's Specialties ( B,L,D
)
After
breakfast at hotel, we have the present day capital of Vietnam is a city of
tree-lined boulevards and lakes with a unique blend of French colonial
buildings and Chinese inspired Vietnamese architecture. A full day to explore
this fascinating city takes in the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the
Temple of Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword and the bustling 'Old
Quarter', with its 36 ancient streets. Lunch at “Cha Ca La Vong" serving
seasoned fish. In the evening a visit to a performance of the famous water
puppets is followed by dinner at the Le Tonkin restaurant, which specializes in
superbly prepared northern Vietnamese cuisine. Northern Vietnamese food has a
strong Chinese influence with stir-fried dishes and less spicy food popular.
Specialties of Hanoi include “Cha Ca Hanoi and the ubiquitous noodle and meat
soup known as which is usually eaten at pavement food stalls for breakfast.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong Bay ( B,L,D
)
Halong
Bay - Fresh Seafood-After breakfast at hotel, we have the 160km drive to Halong
Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where 3,000 rocky islands emerge from the
emerald green waters. About noon We will arrive Ha long bay tourist pier then
have private boat trip in Ha long Bay for 5 hours.A fresh seafood lunch is
served on board. After boat trip we will check in hotel in Halong city center.
In the evening we take a short walk for Dinner at Vietnamese restaurant.
Day 4 : Hue - Spicy Corner ( B,D )
After
breakfast at hotel, we return to Hanoi by road and stop at some of Ceramic
factory, handicraft center before transferring direct to Hanoi Airport for the
early afternoon flight to Hue. (Flight time varies depending on day of week).
On arrival in Hue transfer to the hotel. In the evening, cyclo ride to Tinh Gia
Vien restaurant for dinner. Food in Hue is spicy with considerable use of chili
and, reflecting its imperial roots, is often presented in carefully displayed
small servings, a kind of Oriental nouvelle cuisine. Overnight at hotel in Hue
Day 5 : Cooking Class - Boat trip
and Royal Banquet ( B,L,D )
After
breakfast at hotel, 7:30 in the morning, we follow Mrs. Cuc, the owner of Y
Thao Garden House to Dong Ba central market, where she gives an instruction on
how to choose food for our cooking lesson at 9:30 at Y Thao Garden House. Lunch
is the food we prepare. In the afternoon, travel by Dragon Boat on the
romantically named Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda standing on the riverbank
with its seven-storey tower. Transfer by car to the Imperial Citadel from which
the Nguyen emperors once ruled Vietnam. Royal banquet at the Huong Giang Hotel
on the banks of the Perfume River. Overnight at hotel hue
Day 6 : Hue - Danang - Hoi An (
B,L,D )
In
the morning, after breakfast at hotel we drive to visit Tu Duc Mausoleum with
its traditional Vietnamese architecture. Leave Hue mid-morning for a scenic
journey on Highway One. The road passes by vivid green fields of rice and the
wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co with its blue lagoon and
deserted sandy beaches before climbing over the dramatic Pass of Mountain
Clouds. Lang Co is well known for its fresh seafood restaurants and a lunch of
locally caught shrimps and squid on the edge of the lagoon is a must. Once over
the mountain pass the road drops down to Danang. Stop off at Danang to visit
the famous Non Nuoc Beach, once a 'rest and recreation' resort for American
servicemen, and pass by the sacred Marble Mountains whose caves contain dozens
of Buddhist shrines. Arrive at the former trading port of Hoi An around five in
the afternoon. Transfer to hotel and stroll down to the picturesque river front
for a refreshing drink before dinner at Tam Tam Restaurant, located in a
meticulously restored colonial property and appropriately run by a French man.
Overnight at hotel Hoian
Day 7 : Hoi An - A Fusion Cuisine (
B,L,D )
After
breakfast at hotel, we have a morning walking tour of the ancient town centre
where was a major Asian trading centre during the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries and much remains as it was then. And takes in former merchants'
houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. For
lunch try the local specialty, , a delicious soup made with noodles, pork and greens.
This is an original dish found only in Hoi An and made using the water from the
town's ancient well (duly boiled). The afternoon is free to cycle through rice
paddies to the nearby beach, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art
galleries or just sit at a pavement and soak in the atmosphere of this friendly
little town. For a dinner visit a Hoi An institution, the White Lantern
Restaurant, whose the owner, Ms Vy, dishes up sumptuous five-course meals
featuring Hoi An's unique cuisine. Expect to sample more Hoi An delicacies like
“Hoanh Thanh and “Banh Vac Overnight at hotel in hoian.
Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh City ( B,L,D )
Transfer
to Danang Airport after breakfast for the early flight to Saigon, or Ho Chi
Minh City as it is now officially known. Transfer to hotel on arrival. After a
lunch of “pho" on Pasteur Street, a half day city tour includes the
Unification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office and Cho
Lon , the city's lively Chinatown. Dinner at one of Saigon's best-known
restaurants, Vietnam House. The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices
and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India among others. Curries
using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide
selection of tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in
the cooler north. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh city
Day 9 : Mekong Delta - Exotic food
( B,L,D )
After
breakfast at hotel, We join full day trip to the watery world of My Tho in the
Mekong Delta, just a couple of hours by road from the hustle and bustle of
Saigon. Take a boat trip along the narrow waterways overhung with dense
vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. Try the local
specialty of Elephant's Ear Fish at a Riverside Restaurant. A fascinating
glimpse into the daily life of the people who work, rest and play on the mighty
Mekong and its numerous tributaries. Finally to Indochina Restaurant in Saigon,
where we can enjoy the chef's cooking demonstration in the restaurant's airy,
open-plan kitchen. Dinner at this beautifully restored colonial villa is the
last supper our culinary tour through Vietnam. Overnight at hotel hochiminh
city
Day 10: Departure ( B )
After
breakfast at hotel, we have free the morning until transfer to Tan Son Nhat
Airport for departure flight.
The price includes
Accommodation in 3 stars centrally located
hotel with twin or double sharing room and daily breakfast
Private boat trip from in Halong Bay and
Mekong Delta
Lunch or dinner if mentioned in itinerary
with (L,D)
Private A/C Transportation and sightseeing
tickets as indicated in the itinerary
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and
from Danang to Hochiminh city
Professional English Speaking Tour guide
Cooking Fee and Cooking arrangement
Sightseeing tickets as indicated in the
itinerary
The price excludes
International Air-Ticket
Visa stamp and Visa fee
International Departure Tax
Personal Travel insurance
Personal expenses like laundry, drink,
telephone charges and other service not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tip and gratuities of cooking lesson
This
article written by Lanh Nguyen from Vietnam Travel Agent
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