Tour Name |
15 Days Grand Vietnam Tour |
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Tour Code | AET-VNC02 | ||
Duration | 15 days/14 nights | ||
Places Visited | Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Dalat, Ho Chi Minh | ||
Tour Type | Private | Guide Language | English |
Physical Rating | 1(very easy) | Cultural Shock Rating | 4 |
Natural Photogenic Index | 4 | Cultural Photogenic Index | 4 |
Upon Arrival in Hanoi, the guide and drive from AET will greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit the Ngoc Son & Quan Thanh Temple and Army Museum.
The first stop of your trip is Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. After that, you will go to visit the One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature, the Vietnam’s first university. After lunch at local restaurant, you will go to the 36 streets, where you can see all kinds of handicrafts. Then, you will go to the St. Joseph’s cathedral and Hoan Kiem lake.
In the evening, you will go to see the Water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art.
Today, you will go to the Halong Bay, which is as beautiful as fairyland. Halong means, “where the dragon descends into the sea”. At the same time, you will visit the Du Hang pagoda and Hang Kenh temple. When you arrive in Halong, the guide and drive from AET will greet you and escort you to the hotel.
Today, you will go to explore the beauty of Halong Bay, which is a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty. The picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. You're going to explore the caves and their mysteries. After that, you will take a private car to Hanoi.
Today, you will go to the next destination, Hue, which is the former Imperial and intellectual capital of Vietnam. Upon your arrival, you will have your lunch in the local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Imperial Citadel and Hue Museum. Later, you will visit the local Dong Ba market, where you can get close to the local people and understand their culture.
Today, you will go to the Thien Mu pagoda by boat. It is the symbol of Hue. Then, you will go to the tombs of the Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. In the afternoon, you will take a private car to Danang. Upon arrival, we stop to visit the Cham Museum, repository of some 300 sculptures. After that, you will go to visit the Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Beach.
Today, you will go to the next destination Hoi An, which was one of the major ports of Southeast Asia from the 17th to 19th centuries. You can take a walk in this small town and buy some local souvenirs. After eating your lunch, you will go to the rural Danang to learn about everyday life of a local village community. At the same time, you can also learn about their local customs and culture.
Today, you will go to explore the My Son, which is regarded as the domain of the gods and is the religious and intellectual center of the culture. Then, in the afternoon, you will be taken on a boat ride on the Hoai River to Cam Ha Pottery village. You can get a close look at the pottery making process and the daily life of the local people.
Today, you will go to the next destination, Nha Trang, the Vietnam’s premier beach resort. Nha Trang has one of the most beautiful bays in the world. After checking in, you will have a boat trip to Tri Nguyen Acquarium & islands. At leisure time on the beach then return to Nha Trang.
The first stop of today's trip is Po Nagar Cham Towers, which was named in honor of the former Cham Princess. In the afternoon, you will take a private car to Dalat, which is a town with a distinct European feel.
Today, you will go to visit the town's bustling central market, where you can buy some fresh and delicious fruit. After that, you will pay a visit to the former Railway Station, Dalat Cathedral and Bao Dai's Summer Palace. In the afternoon, you will take a private car to Saigon. On the way to Saigon, you can go to explore silk weaving farms and coffee and tea plantations.
Saigon is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. The first stop of your journey to Saigon is the former Presidential Palace, which is now preserved as a museum. After that, you will go to visit the Notre Dame, an impressive neo-Romanesque cathedral in the center of city. In the afternoon, you will visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defense against the French, and later expanded during the American war.
Today, you will go to Vinh Long. You will visit the brick kiln, floating marketing and the famous Mr. Sau Giao's bonsai garden. In the afternoon, you can choose to enjoy a bike ride for short sightseeing tour of Vinh Long including visit to Ngoc Vien Pagoda, local people's houses, and Vinh Long church.
Today, you will go to visit the Cai Rang floating market on Mekong River, where you can buy some fresh food and exquisite souvenirs. Then, you will pay a visit to the Rose Garden of Mr. Tu Ton. Drop off at your hotel in Saigon.
This will be the last day of your tour. After breakfast, please pack your bags and wait in the lobby. The driver from AET will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time and then transfer you to the airport.
With Asia Expedition Tours, you will go to explore the old quarter in Hanoi, which will make you learn about local people life. Don't forget to take your camera to record the beautiful scenery along the way. Especially your trip is more impressive with Halon Bay (famous Natural Heritage site of the world). At the same time, you will go to the Danang & Nh Trang, which are famous for wonderful beaches. Daulat “Little Paris “bring you to the paradise of leisure. Cai Rang floating market will also bring you extraordinary experience. Then, Saigon will add a beautiful memory to your travel.