Best of 8 Days Vietnam Today's Vietnam is a paradox living in the limbo of the old and also the latest. Each and every day, this resilient S-shaped country is wrestling to keep the centuries-old way of theirs of life living while trying to adapt to the contemporary world. From its ancient 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 tends to make every trip a rewarding experience. Apart from the backbone four H's: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, the verdant Mekong Delta is also among the best holiday destinations in Vietnam. In the span of 8 days Vietnam, you'll be shown a Vietnam through the prism of a local and get to experience the living, breathing work of art 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 timeless capital of Vietnam. Upon the arrival of yours, the tour guide of ours is going to transfer you to your hotel within the city center. In the evening, enjoy a city tour visiting several of the main 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 certainly has a good many to offer its visitors, with its perfectly balanced blend of cultural, natural and historical spectacles. Today you have a full day to enjoy the capital of Vietnam. Pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex; starting with Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in the center 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 faculty in Vietnam, attractive noiseless contemplation. You'll in addition get to explore West Lake, 15km in circumference, addressing a large part of Hanoi and providing colorful Vietnamese life screens with visually designed temples scattered here and there like Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, fishermen casting their fish rods and nets, and also Western-oriented cafes & bars. Return the existing Quarter right at the center of Hanoi and take a rickshaw drive along its signature tree shaded roadways, mustard yellow French colonial villas with green shutters, and civic architecture landmarks. You will pass by Hoan Kiem Lake, framed by winsome flame trees, in the process. Enjoy an authentic Water Puppet Show, probably the proudest and most complex traditional 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 the hotel of yours, 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 destinations and also islets towering over and shown off the emerald waters of Halong Bay. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for an aerial view of the bay peppered with golden sails, and then proceed to a quiet beach for some swimming or kayaking, or simply return to the ship and also sunbathe on the sundeck, whatever tickles your fancy. Later in the afternoon, pay a visit to a tranquil fishing village to interact with fishermen that have inhabited the bay for nearly 3 generations. Go back on board and enjoy a drink on the sun deck while can enjoy drinks while basking in the marvelous 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 Nowadays, you are going to continue sailing around Ha Long Bay. Get up early to join a Tai Chi lesson with other passengers on the sun deck, or just simply ingest the beautiful perspective of limestone islands, charming beaches, and amazing grottos unfurl right before the eyes of yours. After breakfast, you will visit a dazzling karst grotto and then go back to the boat for a last glimpse of Halong Bay's fine spectacle as you cruise back to the dock. The tour guide of yours is going to wait for you at the dock and transfer you to the hotel within the city center of Hanoi. 12:00 - 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will meet you and help you move 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 in addition one of the very best vacation destinations in Vietnam, but with a different appeal. When a significant entrepot in Southeast Asia through the 15th century to 19 century, harboring foreign traders from Arab, Poland, Japan, Nederlands, France, and China, this beautiful quaint town possesses a beguiling hotpot of cultures and architectures. In the morning, you will go back in period with a trip to My Son Sanctuary, likewise known as "the Angkor Wat of Vietnam" - a cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO in 1999. The magnificent capital of the once-thriving Champa Kingdom with multiple Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva, sadly, has become a bunch of ruins due to bombing and age, standing as being a witness to the glorious bygone era. Later on 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 house, and the Japanese Bridge. And then, there will be free time for you to shop or even 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 early morning, you'll be transferred to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Today's highlight is going to be a city tour to most prominent landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. You are going to 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. Go to China Town and Ben Thanh Market, where numerous 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 among the best vacation destinations in Vietnam, promising you an immersive experience. Our tour guide and driver will meet up with you at the hotel of yours and help you move to Cai Be Floating Market. Have a cruise amongst local barges piled up with produce that is fresh, pay a visit to some nearby 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 masterpiece that she is. As you glide through the narrow canals, take in the tranquillity of the surroundings and also lose yourself in the labyrinth of water arteries, luxurious orchards, exuberant mangrove vegetation, and velvety rice fields. Stop at a nursery garden to watch local farmers raise their world famous produce. Your cruise ends in Vinh Long. Your driver will be awaiting you at the dock to take you back to Saigon City center. Day 8 Departure Ho Chi Minh City Meals: Breakfast – Accommodation: NA After breakfast at the resort, you are going to be free until our guide is to choose you up and transport you to the terminal to get your scheduled flight. The exploration of yours of the very 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.
