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Location |
Program |
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D |
| 1 |
Arrive Hanoi |
Walking Tour Through Hanoi
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On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to the Sofitel Metropole Hotel. This afternoon, take a walking tour through Hanoi's 36 Ancient Streets. Evening at leisure.
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| 2 |
Hanoi |
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake
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B |
L |
D |
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Enjoy a full day city tour today, visiting Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (outside) and his former residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc son Temple, among other sights. This evening, enjoy a Water-puppet Show, a traditional Northern Vietnamese artform.
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| 3 |
Hanoi / Halong Bay |
Bat Trang Pottery Village, Cruise Halong Bay
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B |
L |
D |
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Depart Hanoi this morning, for Halong Bay, visiting Bat Trang pottery village enroute. Board a wooden junk for a cruise through magnificent Halong Bay, with its 3,000 islands - one of the natural wonders of Vietnam, visiting caves and making a stop at a secluded beach - lunch, dinner and overnight on board (simple cabin with private facilities).
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| 4 |
Halong Bay / Hanoi |
Disembark Cruise, Day at Leisure
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B |
L |
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Continue the cruise this morning. This afternoon, disembark and transfer back to Hanoi, and check into the Sofitel Metropole. Balance of the day at leisure.
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| 5 |
Hanoi / Hue |
Boat Trip on Perfume River
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B |
L |
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Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue. On arrival, you will be met and begin your sightseeing tour. Take a boat trip on the Perfume River visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc's Tomb and Minh Mang's Tomb. This afternoon, transfer to the Morin Hotel for overnight.
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| 6 |
Hue / Hoi An |
Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City
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B |
L |
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This morning, visit the morning market, Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City. This afternoon, depart Hue, via the Hai Van (cloudy) Pass, and on arrival in Hoi An, transfer to the Hoi An Riverside Resort.
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| 7 |
Hoi An |
Walking Tour
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B |
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This morning, take a walking tour through this charming ancient town. Balance of the day at leisure to visit some of Hoi An's small museums or perhaps have some custom tailoring done.
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| 8 |
Hoi An |
My Son Valley
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B |
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This morning, visit the My Son Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its large complex of religious ruins dating back to the 12th century. Afternoon at leisure.
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| 9 |
Hoi An / Ho Chi Minh City |
Chinatown, Presidential Palace, Ben Thanh Market
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B |
L |
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Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, transfer to the Majestic Hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour including Chinatown, the Presidential Palace - its many public and private rooms preserved much as they were left on April 30, 1975, Notre Dame Cathedral and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
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| 10 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Cu Chi Tunnels, Leisure Time
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B |
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This morning, travel out of the city to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh City, and afternoon at leisure.
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| 11 |
Ho Chi Minh City / Can Tho |
Mekong Delta
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B |
L |
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Depart Ho Chi Minh City this morning, travelling into the Mekong Delta, where you will visit a floating market, bonsai garden and fruit orchard. This afternoon, check into the Victoria Can Tho Hotel.
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| 12 |
Can Tho |
Floating Markets, Fruit Garden, Khmer Museum
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B |
L |
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Enjoy a full day in the lush green world of the Delta, visiting local floating markets, a fruit garden, local pagodas and the Khmer Museum.
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| 13 |
Can Tho / Chau Doc |
Temples, Villages, Fish Farm
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B |
L |
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Depart Can Tho for Chau Doc, visiting temples, villages, and a fish farm enroute. Check into the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel.
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| 14 |
Chau Doc / Ho Chi Minh City |
Return to Ho Chi Minh City
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B |
L |
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Depart Chau Doc for Ho Chi Minh City, stopping for lunch enroute. Transfer to the Majestic Hotel for overnight. Balance of the day at leisure.
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| 15 |
Depart Ho Chi Minh City |
Depart Ho Chi Minh City
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Transfer to the airport for departure.
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