Highlights of Vietnam

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• On your arrival at the Noi Bai International Airport at morning, you will be welcomed by  our guide and driver who will bring you to Hanoi city.  
• We start visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Outside), following the tradition of Lenin  and Stalin before and Mao later, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass  sarcophagus installed inside the monumental building. which has become a place of  pilgrimage. Next, we will also visit the house on stilts; The One Pillar Pagoda, built in  1049 out of wood on a single stone pillar, is designed to resemble a lotus flower in honor of  Buddha. 
• In the afternoon, we will head to Hoan Kiem Lake. In Hanoi, there are so many beautiful  places worth seeing. However, the "essence" of an ancient gentle Hanoi is most clearly  shown in Hoan Kiem Lake. Here, tourists can walk around the lake to sightsee and visit the  surrounding Old Quarter. You will have the opportunity to discover the unique features of  Vietnamese architecture, cuisine, life style and learn about the typical culture of Hanoi. At  there, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung  Dao, a former general commander. 
• Get back to Hanoi city. After that you will visit Dong Xuan Market. This market is one of  the oldest and biggest markets in the old quarter of Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital. It is a  symbol, a traditional feature and a pride of all Hanoians. For those who want to explore  cultural values and discover local daily life, Dong Xuan Market is a must-visit destination  when you are in Hanoi. Built in 1889 as French administration then renovated several  times, Dong Xuan Market has been covered market selling everything from souvenirs,  clothes, household goods to foodstuffs. 
• Finally, we will take a cyclo for one hour, a traditional three-wheeled bicycle taxi, you'll  cruise through all 36 Streets (each street was named after the trade conducted there) in the  Old Quarter. This is a great way to explore the cozy yet vibrant atmosphere of the Old  Quarter. 
• Get back to your hotel and overnight in Hanoi city.

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• We leave Hanoi in morning and travel to the astonishing and mystical Ha Long Bay (By  cruise services’ carpool) which is described by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is one  of the most beautiful places in the region. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, it is an spectacular  collection of 2,000 islands covering an area in excess of 1,500km. This forms a spectacular  seascape of limestone pillars and cliff faces. 12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
• 12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a  welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin. 
• 13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural  wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights  Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet... 14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer  by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. 15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by  Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962  Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the  island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ... 16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight  place. 
• 18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded). 18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 
• 19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner. 
• 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing;  massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...

Meals

• 06:00 Morning call (if you request). 
• 06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn  cave. 
• 07:00 Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries,  bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room). 
• 08:00 After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn cave - one of the cave open to the  form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a  traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman. 
• 08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your  luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for  you.Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour. 09:15 Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining  room after brunch (if you have). 
• 10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Farewell to  guests and transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi (By cruise services’ carpool).
• Arrive Hanoi around 15:30 then free day at your own leisure. 
• Overnight at your hotel in Ha Noi city.

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• This morning, after breakfast our private driver (Without guide escort) will pick you up  then head back to Noi Bai airport to catch the domestic flight to next destination – Da Nang  city. 
• On arrival, our guide and driver will pick you up then transfer to your hotel in Da Nang city. Overnight at your hotel in Da Nang city. 

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• After breakfast at your hotel, our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel then  transfer to Ba Na Hills to enjoy the beautiful view of from the cable car up to the summit.  Upon arrival have sightseeing and take photos at the world famous Golden Bridge,  continue to flower garden Le Jardin D’amour where has many kinds of beautiful flowers.  Take another cable car route to reach French Village at the height of 1138 meters for  experience architecture here.  
• Afternoon, you will head back to Da Nang to visit Linh Ung pagoda of Son Tra peninsula.  Linh Ung pagoda of Son Tra peninsula is the largest pagoda in Central Vietnam. Arrive  there, we can feel the cool sea wind, see Da Nang panoramic, the Arhat statues and Lady  Buddha statues which are the tallest in Viet Nam. After that, we will visit the Marble  Mountain. This site is a cluster of five mountains, each named after an element of Chinese  Yin-Yang philosophy. Marble Mountains have long been Buddhist worshiping sites as well  as a famous tourist complex to travelers from all around the world when come to Da Nang. 
• Get back and overnight at your hotel in Da Nang city.  

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• This morning, we head to Hoi An - Another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Hoi An  comes to life and offers tourists a chance to go shopping and relax at some of the local  restaurants. 
• This morning, you will take a half-day Bamboo basket tour to explore the Coconut Forest .  You will have a chance to take a basket boat to Cam Thanh Bay Mau Coconut Forest.  Located in Cam Thanh commune in Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam, Bay  Mau coconut forest is known as a right place to give wonderful coracle rowing experiences,  thus attracting numerous tourists, especially foreigners. Visit Nipa Plam Village by basket  boat and watch some interesting activities such as catching mussels, catching snails,  fishing, or basket boat dance. 
• In the afternoon, we will take a casual walk to tour the Chinese Assembly Halls. Fujian  (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall was built around 1690 and functions as a traditional assembly  hall for the Chinese ethnic group from Fujian, China to socialize, but later was transformed  into a temple dedicated to their deity named Thien Hau – the goddess of sea who protects  sailors from danger. 
• After that, we continue visit the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge aka Cau Pagoda.  With a history of more than 400 years, nowadays, this pagoda might be considered as one  of the most significant constructions of the Hoi An old town. Being built by the Japanese  since the 17th century, until now, the Bridge has been attracting thousands of visitors from  all over the world thanks to its unique beauty and special architecture.  
• Get back to Da Nang airport to catch the domestic flight to next destination – Ho Chi Minh  city. 
• Upon your arrival at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be picked up by  our guide and transferred to your hotel. 
• Being the heart and soul of South Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling, dynamic and industrious  city. It is not only the largest city but also the economic capital and trendsetter of Vietnam.  
• Overnight at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. 

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• This morning, you will take the drive to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City for a visit to the  amazing Cu Chi Tunnels, a well-known historical vestige of the Vietnamese revolution. As  a distinctive architecture, this cobweb-like tunnel complex is a network of underground  dug-outs of over 200 kilometers long, consisting of many layers and turnings with meeting,  living and fighting quarters where we learn the first hand how the Viet Cong survived the  extraordinary underground existence during the Vietnam War. 
• Afternoon, get back Ho Chi Minh city and start with a visit to the imposing Notre Dame  Cathedral, the most famous landmark in Vietnam as the twin bell towers can be seen from  a long distance. In the same square is the famous Saigon Post Office, the largest  functioning post office in Vietnam. What makes this Post Office so extraordinary is that it  was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel who also designed and built the Eiffel Tower and 
• Statue of Liberty. It is a building not to be missed. Continue to the harrowing War remnants museum, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. 
• If time permits, end your tour at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a  vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste.  
• Get back to your hotel and overnight at Ho Chi Minh city.

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• After breakfast at your hotel, we will go to outskirt of Ho Chi Minh city for exploring the  amazing Mekong Delta. 
• Arrive at the boat station in My Tho City or An Khanh boat station. Take a boat trip on Tiền  river, get over Tiền river to The other side (Bến Tre land). Sight-seeing fish farms, fish  floating market along the Dragon island on the way. Through Xếp canal in Bến Tre (land of  coconuts) to See coconut collection set and how the locals make handicrafts from coconut  trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits and listening to traditional music. Take the horse-cart  on village path and stop at Mr Nam Ngô orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees breeding in wooden boxes under longan trees. 
• Take rowing-boat a long water palm creek. Boat to see local people make coconut candy,  taste candy (Special products of Bến Tre province). 
• 13h00pm Back to Mỹ Tho city. Head back to Ho Chi Minh city at around 17:00.  Overnight at your hotel. 

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• Accommodation in shared double/twin at selected hotels/cruise or similar hotels with daily breakfast
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program. 
• Package cruise on Halong Bay (2 days, 1 night – seat-in-coach) 
• Transer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi route with cruise services’ carpool. 
• English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure. 
• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program. 
• Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner. 
• 02 bottle mineral water for daily serving.

• Visas to Vietnam
• International and domestic flight tickets; 
• Any other meals not mentioned;  
• Drinks not mentioned; 
• Tips & gratitude for guides, drivers, hotel bellboy
•  Minimum compulsory  tipping of US$ 5 per adult per day 
• Hotel early check in or late check-out; 
• Single supplement
• Travel Insurances; 
• Optional excursions and activities; 
• Personal expense and any other expenses not clearly indicated in the included  services.