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DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY
Upon arrival in Saigon your tour guide will transfer you to Saigon center for an orientation tour. Visit the former Presidential Palace which is now preserved as a museum then continue to the History Museum, Notre Dame, Hotel D’ville and Dong Khoi street.
DAY 2: CU CHI TUNNELS HALF DAY TOUR BY SPEED BOAT
After breakfast journey to Cu Chi Tunnels by speed boat to avoid the traffic and enjoy the incredible network of rivers around Saigon. After visiting an authentic local market, you will arrive at Cu Chi where you will visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defense against the French and later expanded during the American war. (B,L)
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - HOI AN
This morning after breakfast you will transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang. In the afternoon, experience a walking tour in Hoi An’s ancient town, an extraordinary jewel of a town. Hoi An was one of the busiest trading ports in Asia, it managed to remain untouched, preserving all the Chinese, Japanese and European architectures. (B,L)
DAY 4: HOI AN – HUE
After breakfast journey overland to Hue via spectacular Cloudy Pass. This afternoon you will enjoy a city tour to Imperial Citadel which was modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing, it however suffered a lot of damage during years of war. (B)
DAY 5: HUE
Enjoy a full day tour of Hue including a boat trip on Perfume River (Huong River) to Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. After lunch you will visit the magnificent Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh’s tombs. (B,L)
DAY 6: HUE – HANOI
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. During an afternoon orientation tour, you will experience the tree-lined streets of Hanoi, including the Opera House. Pass by Hoan Kiem Lake en-route to the Army, History and Fine Arts Museums. Then explore the streets around the Ancient Quarter by traditional cyclo. (B)
DAY 7: HANOI – HALONG BAY
Depart for Ha Long Bay approximately four hours away. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay you will board our traditional junk boat, the `Jewel of the Bay' for a delicious seafood lunch. After lunch, explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then your captain will find a secluded spot for swimming and sun bathing before dinner. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: HALONG BAY – HANOI
This morning the boat will continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At midday, return to the main harbor before transferring to the awaiting vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi. Arrive back in the capital at around 3-4pm. (B,L)
DAY 9: HANOI – MAI CHAU LODGE
This heavenly retreat begins with a 4 hour drive to Mai Chau. Upon arrival in Mai Chau valley you will check into the lodge and have a brief orientation to the facilities and activity options (such as nature walks, cycling, visiting hill tribe villages) Dinner will be served in the lodge with a special dance performance by the local White Thai villagers. (B,L,D)
DAY 10: MAI CHAU – HANOI
Wake to the tranquility of the valley – rolling green mountains and valleys all around. After breakfast there are some more organized activities to join (optional). After lunch drive back to Hanoi arriving late-afternoon. (B,L)
DAY 11: HANOI
Tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
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