Visit Vietnam - 13 Days/12 Nights

Highlight: Vietnam is beautiful country, a long, hourglass of land, stretching over 900 miles up the eastern coast of the Indochinese Peninsula. Vietnamese people describe their country as a bamboo shoulder pole slung with two baskets of rice - the fertile southern Mekong Delta and the northern Red River Delta. From these lowland paddy Fields stretch vast rubber plantations, rolling hills covered with thick jungle, and jagged mountains rising more than 10, 000 feet in height. Vietnam is an incredibly exotic Asian jewel, with over 1900 miles of coastline features the endless stretches of empty, serene white sand beaches of Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and others. And Vietnam can accommodate the seasoned world traveler in everything from five star Vietnamese resorts and Asian expats can find even the most modest of Vietnam housing for long term stays.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Our representative/tour guide of Online Travel will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 2: Hanoi City Tours (B)
Enjoy 5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters and the traditional water puppetry show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Morning depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.
 
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue (B, L)
Transferring to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the Imperial Citadel with Forbidden Royal City like in Beijing. Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.
 
Day 6: Hue (B)
Morning boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight in Hue.
 
Day 7: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B, L)
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An.
 
Day 8: Hoi An (B)
Morning tour to visit local market and boat trip on Thu Bon River to visit handicraft villages. Back to hotel and you will be free at leisure on the beach or wandering around the town for the rest of day. Overnight in Hoi An.
 
Day 9: Hoi An - Saigon (B)
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business. We'll see the historic Reunification Palace and some great examples of French colonial architecture from the comfort of a cyclo. You will be free at the rest of day to make your own exploration to discover the city. Overnight in Saigon.
 
Day 10: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B,L)
Leave Saigon for My Tho. My Tho is located on the northern banks of the Mekong river and is the closest town in the Delta area to Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of the town close to the river there is a large market that sells just about anything that can be eaten or is used in day to day business. Around the My Tho area you will find a maze of small canals that can be explored on one of the many organized boat tours. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a visit to a snake farm and then continue driving to Can Tho. Check-in hotel and stay overnight in Can Tho.
 
Day 11: Can Tho - Saigon (B, L)
Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong river to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho.
 
Day 12: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh - Cao Dai (B)
Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi district, and Tay Ninh Province. Upon arrival in Cu Chi district, make a couple of stops for photo opportunities and a visit to a rice paper making factory at Tan Phu Trung Village. Experience ourselves the underground village of Cu Chi guerrilla fighters, which is simply a network of tunnels built during the long years of wars. Continue to drive another an hour and half from Cu Chi towards Tay Ninh to visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple, and attend the noon time service with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail; photo opportunities during the ceremony. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Drive back to Saigon and arrive at 4 pm. Free at leisure for the rest of day. Overnight in Saigon.
 
Day 13: Saigon Departure (B)
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. HOME SWEET HOME. End of service. Online Travel can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Accommodation:

Option 3 Star Hotel:
Hotels in Hanoi: Hanoi View, Medallion, Boss, Majestic Salute
Hotels in Hue: Asia Hue, Heritage Hue
Hotels in Hoi An: Hoi An Pacific, Hoi An Hotel
Hotels in Nha Trang: Green Hotel, Hai Yen Hotel
Hotels in Saigon: Palace, Metropole
Hotels in Can Tho: Saigon Can Tho

Option 4 Star Hotel:
Hotels in Hanoi: Sunway, Guoman
Hotels in Hue: Huong Giang, Riverside
Hotels in Hoi An: Vinh Hung, Hoi An Beach
Hotels in Nha Trang: Nha Trang Lodge, Yasaka
Hotels in Saigon: Majestic, Rex, Grand
Hotels in Can Tho: Golf Can Tho

Option 5 Star Hotel:
Hotels in Hanoi: Sofitel Plaza, Intercontinental, Horison,
Hotels in Hue: Saigon Morin Hotel
Hotels in Hoi An: Life Resort, Golden Sand
Hotels in Nha Trang: Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort
Hotels in Saigon: Duxton, New World, Legend
Hotels in Can Tho: Victoria Can Tho

Inclusive:
Accommodation (double/twin sharing) with daily breakfast.
Private pick up and transfer (A/C van) .
English/French speaking tour guide .
Meals specified in tour program .( B = Breakfast, L = Luch, D = Dinner )
All Internal/domestic air tickets per program .
Boat trips as specified the tour program .
All entrance, permission and visiting fees
Purified water and wet towel

Exclusive :
Visa to Vietnam (Request)
Departure airport tax
Meals which do not specify in the program .
Personal travel insurance.
International flights to and from Vietnam .
All personal expenses .
All gratuities and tips to driver and tour guide

Additional Information:
Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
Prices subject to change without notice