Best of 8 Days Vietnam Today's Vietnam is a paradox living in the limbo of the old and the new. Each and every day, this resilient S-shaped country is wrestling to keep the centuries-old way of theirs of life alive while trying to adjust to the contemporary world. From its early treasures to glitzy skyscrapers, from the tired countryside to the vibrant city life, from bewitching mountainous spectacles to ethereal seascapes, the sheer variety of Vietnam tends to make every journey a rewarding experience. Apart from the backbone 4 H's: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, the verdant Mekong Delta is in addition among the best holiday destinations in Vietnam. In the span of 8 days Vietnam, you will be shown a Vietnam through the prism of a local for to experience the living, breathing work of art that she is. 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 your arrival, the tour guide of ours will transfer you to the hotel of yours in the city center. In the evening, enjoy a city tour visiting several of the primary tourist 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 provide the visitors of its, with its beautifully balanced blend of cultural, natural and historical spectacles. Nowadays you've a full day to explore the capital of Vietnam. Pay a call to the Ho Chi Minh Complex; starting with Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in the center of monumental Ba Dinh Square that houses the embalmed 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, and the neighboring diminutive One Pillar Pagoda - a symbol of Hanoi. A little further southwest will be the tranquil Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam, inviting quiet contemplation. You'll also get to enjoy West Lake, 15km in circumference, addressing a sizable part of Hanoi and providing colorful Vietnamese living filters with aesthetically designed temples scattered there and here like Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, fishermen casting their fish rods and nets, and also Western-oriented cafes and bars. Return the old Quarter right at the center of Hanoi and take a rickshaw drive along its signature tree shaded roadways, mustard yellow French colonial rentals with green shutters, and civic structure landmarks. You will pass by Hoan Kiem Lake, framed by winsome flame trees, along the way. Enjoy an authentic Water Puppet Show, the proudest and most intricate conventional folk art of the country. Day 3: Hanoi-Ha Long Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner – Accommodation: On Cruise Prescribed as among the world Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the best vacation destinations in Vietnam. After getting purchased from your hotel, you'll be transferred by van/car to Ha Long Bay at 12:00. Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay, you will be welcomed aboard and enjoy lunch while weaving through many destinations and islets towering over and reflected off the emerald waters of Halong Bay. After lunch, take a short trek to a close by summit for an aerial view of the bay peppered with golden sails, after which proceed to a peaceful beach for a few swimming or kayaking, or just 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 have interaction with fishermen that have inhabited the bay for almost three generations. Go back aboard and also enjoy a drink on the sun deck while can enjoy drinks while basking in the glorious 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 to sail around Ha Long Bay. Get up early to join a Tai Chi lesson with other passengers on the sun deck, or just simply take in the beautiful perspective of limestone destinations, charming beaches, and amazing grottos unfurl right before your eyes. After breakfast, you are going to 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 will wait for you at the dock and transfer you to the resort in the community center of Hanoi. 12:00 - 16:30: Transfer back to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, your driver and guide will meet up with 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 holiday destinations in Vietnam, but with a completely different appeal. When a major entrepot in Southeast Asia from the 15th century to nineteen century, harboring overseas traders from Arab, Poland, Japan, Nederlands, France, and China, this beautiful quaint town offers a beguiling hotpot of architectures and cultures. In the morning, you will go back in time with a visit 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, unfortunately, is now 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 visiting some well preserved historical sites including Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. After that, there'll be free time for you to shop or even relax. You are going to 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 morning, you will be transferred to Danang Airport on your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Today's highlight will be a city tour to the most famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City. You will 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 drop by the Independence Palace - symbolizing the reunification of Vietnam. Visit China Town and Ben Thanh Market, where numerous vietnamese food and Souvenirs can be found. Day 7: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon Meals: Breakfast, Lunch – Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon The Mekong Delta, with its exotic h2o civilization and luxuriant fluvial landscapes with sprawling rice paddies, is blooming as among the most effective vacation destinations in Vietnam, guaranteeing you an immersive experience. Our tour guide and also driver will meet you at your hotel and help you move to Cai Be Floating Market. Take a cruise amongst local barges piled up with produce that is fresh, pay a visit to some local workshops, and enjoy lunch under the cool shade of An Binh Island's lush orchards. In the evening, hop on a sampan as well as venture into the countryside as well as witness the floating, breathing masterpiece that she is. As you glide through the narrow canals, take in the tranquillity of the surroundings and lose yourself within the labyrinth of water arteries, lush orchards, exuberant mangrove vegetation, and velvety rice fields. Stop at a nursery back garden to watch local farmers raise their world-famous produce. Your cruise ends in Vinh Long. Your driver will likely be waiting for you at the dock to take you 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 pick you up and transport you to the airport to get your scheduled flight. Your exploration of the best vacation destinations in Vietnam ends here. 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.
