Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
La Belle Vie Hotel Hanoi
Property Location
A stay at La Belle Vie Hotel Hanoi places you in the heart of Hanoi, convenient to Hanoi Citadel and Hoan Kiem Lake. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Vietnam National Convention Center.
Take a full day tour to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple and an ancient Vietnamese "long house". A one-hour cyclo tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Hanoi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Overnight in Hanoi (Breakfast)
La Belle Vie Hotel Hanoi
Property Location
A stay at La Belle Vie Hotel Hanoi places you in the heart of Hanoi, convenient to Hanoi Citadel and Hoan Kiem Lake. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Vietnam National Convention Center.
Fly to Hue, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival, take an excursion to the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. The spectacular Citadel (which was built in accordance to strict principles of geomancy) houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges. In the afternoon, visit the poetic mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Enjoy a peaceful tour on the Perfume River and relax on a cruise back to the city.
Overnight in Hue (Breakfast)
Drive along the coast and via mountain passes to Hoi An with a stop en route at the photogenic village of Lang Co. Upon arrival in Hoi An, pay a visit to one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops and learn how to make one yourself before setting out on a walking tour to explore this World Heritage Site. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. Take a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River and afterwards enjoy free time to further explore the old town.
Overnight in Hoi An. (Breakfast)
Depart for Da Nang to catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
In the morning, you will visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels as hideouts during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Highlights include the photo stops at the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
Free until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure.
(Breakfast)
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICES ARE:
Vietnam visa approval number processing fee Accommodation & daily breakfast Transportation on tour in air-conditioned vehicles Local English speaking guides Entrance fees for all sight-seeing tours as specified in the itinerary Meals as specified in the itinerary Bottled water for sightseeing tours Welcome Kit upon arrival: tissue + mineral water + pocket map International air ticket reconfirmationNOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICES ARE:
Vietnam visa stamping fee International airfares Beverages during included meals All personal expenses Personal insurance Gratuities for guide, driver, waiter/waitress, bell boy, boat crew etc. All other services not mentioned in the itineraryDeluxe, Deluxe Plus and First Class hotel option is available. Please call for a quote.
