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Tour Vietnam Like a Local 12 days Itinerary

Itinerary Overview Includes & Excludes Detail Itinerary

I. Itinerary Overview

Time Destination Activities Meals Day 1 Arrival Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Just enjoy your free time. - In the morning, drive 55 km out of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi District and discover the amazing complex of Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Day 2 underground tunnels. In the afternoon, gain an insight into B, L Ho Chi Minh City the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong delta explore tour begins with a short drive south, leaving the city behind and entering the rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho Passing motorbikes piled high with goods, large water B, L buffalos working in the fields and school children cycling to school, you will be entertained by the endlessly entertaining scenery. The Mekong Delta is renowned for its vast emerald rice fields, lush waterways as well as its unique and lively Day 4 Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City floating markets. Explore and experience the buzz and B, L fervor of these wet markets where a whole range of goods are on display and for sale. Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and transfer by car Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang - Hoi An B to Hoi An. Free at leisure Experience a day of a Vietnamese farmer in Tra Que Day 6 Hoi An - Tra Que Village village. Join hand on the garden working.Have lunch with B, L rustic dishes. Enjoy the beach at Lang Co on the way to Hoi An. In the Day 7 Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An B, L after noon, walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Sightseeing tour around Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel, the Day 5 Hue B, L royal tombs of Nguyen Emperors and Dong Ba Market Explore the suburbs of the city of Hue. VisitThanh Tien Day 6 Hue Paper Flower Making Village and bike to explore the area B around Tam Giang Lagoon. Mid afternoon: Food tour to experience delicious cuisines of Day 9 Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi B, D Hanoi. Morning: Hanoi city tour. Afternoon: visit Bat Trang Pottery Day 10 Hanoi B, L Village. Day 11 Hanoi - Halong Bay Depart for an overnight cruise in Halong Bay. B, L, D Spend the morning exploring Halong Bay then transfer to Day 12 Halong Bay - Hanoi Departure B, L, L the airport in Ha Noi for your onward flight.

II. Includes & Excludes

Includes

AC land transfer in Car/ Minivan included airport transfer in all destination. Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast. Experienced English speaking guide. 2 Domestic Flights Ho Chi Minh - Hue; Da Nang - Hanoi (Economic class of Vietnam Airline). Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour. Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner) All sightseeing tickets. Vietnam visa Approval letter (single entry). Halong bay Kayaking in Standard & Superior Class Services charges and government tax.

Excludes

EARLY Check in & LATE Check out at hotel Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner in the accommodation. International flights & departures taxes Beverage Personal expenses, tips and gratuities Travel insurance Other services are not mentioned above

III. Detail Itinerary

Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your local guide and transferred to the city and to your hotel. The

room is at disposal from 14.00 The balance of day is free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: NA Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh Activities: Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Just enjoy your free time. Transportations: Car

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City

Today morning you will drive 55 km out of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi District famous for the amazing complex of

underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches

connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. Experience traditional noodle for your lunch. In

the afternoon, gain an insight into the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks

including the Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office (all

magnificent sights from the period). Your next stop will be the famous Ben Thanh Market, where

you can purchase souvenirs for your beloved ones. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Activities: In the morning, drive 55 km out of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi District and discover the amazing complex of underground tunnels. In the afternoon, gain an insight into the city’s development through a walking tour to the most significant landmarks. Transportations: Car

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho

A visit to the Mekong Delta is so memorable because of the region’s diversity. Board on a long tail boat and

experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms and exotic fruit

farms.Touring the orchards, paddy fields and swamplands of the Mekong Delta, you could be forgiven for thinking

you’ve stepped into the pages of a geography textbook. Many visitors spend a day or two in Can Tho, the delta’s

biggest settlement, to take advantage of its decent hotels and restaurants and to recharge batteries before

venturing out to the floating markets nearby. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho Activities: Starting from Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong delta explore tour begins with a short drive south, leaving the city behind and entering the rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Passing motorbikes piled high with goods, large water buffalos working in the fields and school children cycling to school, you will be entertained by the endlessly entertaining scenery. Transportations: Car Day 4 Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

After Breakfast at hotel, take a motor boat to visit Cai Rang – the most fascinating floating market where we can

see all trading activities on Mekong river. Do you mind to taste a bowl of “ hu tieu”- traditional rice noodle of

Mekong delta person or try a small piece of durian which is the most addicted fruit to local people? A short stop to

visit rice husking mill and walk around the village. See the beautiful scenery and daily activities of the locals.

Disembark at Ninh Kieu and transfer back to HCMC after lunch in Can Tho. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh Activities: The Mekong Delta is renowned for its vast emerald rice fields, lush waterways as well as its unique and lively floating markets. Explore and experience the buzz and fervor of these wet markets where a whole range of goods are on display and for sale. Transportations: Cruise

Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang - Hoi An

Have breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Da Nang. On arrival Da Nang airport, meet your

driver and be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check in. Free time at leisure for the rest of the day, dinner on

your own. Overnight at Hoi An hotel. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Activities: Flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and transfer by car to Hoi An. Free at leisure Transportations: Airplane, Car

Day 6 Hoi An - Tra Que Village

8:00 Local guide meets you at hotel lobby. Go to a bicycle shop to choose a bicycle. Then ride to a local farm in

Tra Que Village. You will take a trip around the vegetable garden and join with the farmers in preparing the land

and fertilizing with seaweed from the local lake. Continue doing some next steps such as: raking the ground,

sowing, watering greens, picking greens and many more gardening activities. Spend the rest of the morning

working the land in honored way, before having a break to prepare lunch with your host family. Your lunch consists

of many local delicacies including ”tam huu” spring roll, 'banh xeo' or local pancake of people in middle region.

Have a foot massage before going back to your hotel in Hoi An, then free at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Activities: Experience a day of a Vietnamese farmer in Tra Que village. Join hand on the garden working.Have lunch with rustic dishes. Transportations: Bicycle Day 7 Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An

08:00 Depart by car to Da Nang (105 km – 2 to 2.5 hours driving) via the scenic Hai Van Pass. Stop at Lang Co to

stretch your legs on the white sands of this peaceful beach. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check in to your hotel or resort.

After a short rest, take a stroll to visit Hoi An town. Stop at the local market to see the daily activities of people in

Hoi An. Our guide will invite you to taste some local (yummy) foods. At the end of the day, you will have a

memorable time for enjoying a cup of tea or coffee at "Reaching Out Tea House". 17:00 Go back to your hotel.

Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Activities: Enjoy the beach at Lang Co on the way to Hoi An. In the after noon, walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Transportations: Car

Day 5 Hue

Have breakfast at your hotel and start today tour at 08:00. In the morning, visit to the majestic Imperial Citadel of

Hue, located along Perfume River. After that, visit a beautiful garden house. The landlord will give you a guided

tour of the various centenarian buildings, which make up the house and then he will invite you a cup of tea with

traditional cakes. In the afternoon, continue your journey to discover Minh Mang Tomb - one of the most beautiful

tombs in Hue. Finish your day with a walk around Dong Ba market. 16:30 Come back to your hotel. Dinner on your

own. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hue Activities: Sightseeing tour around Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel, the royal tombs of Nguyen Emperors and Dong Ba Market Transportations: Car

Day 6 Hue

08:00 Leave your hotel by private vehicle to Thanh Tien Village - a small village where preserves a traditional craft

of making paper flowers. Back to your hotel around noon and free at your leisure. At about 15:00, begin your

interesting biking tour (about 12 kilometers) along the poetic Nhu Y River, from Vinh Ve village to Chuon Lagoon – a

part of famous Tam Giang Lagoon (around 1.5 hour biking). Then, visit some of local stilt houses on the lagoon,

enjoy some delicious dishes of grilled seafood and local beer. Finish of the tour, our car will take you back to your

hotel at about 17:30. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel in Hue Activities: Explore the suburbs of the city of Hue. VisitThanh Tien Paper Flower Making Village and bike to explore the area around Tam Giang Lagoon. Transportations: Car, Bicycle

Day 9 Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi

At good time, leave your hotel to Danang Airport for a short flight to Hanoi. On arrival, meet your local guide and

be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Lunch on your own. In the mid afternoon, start the street food tour. Our

guide will take you to see some of the markets and establishments that are frequented by the Vietnamese locals.

Enjoy a Vietnamese Cà Phê (coffee) or Trà (tea), for example Café Giảng, one of the many sidewalk cafes in the

historic French Quarter. Here the guide will give an overview of the Vietnamese food scene, particularly in Hanoi,

and discuss the daily life and culture of Vietnam. After, drive (or walk) to Truc Bach lake for a snack of Phở Cuốn, a

grilled beef and rice noodle roll with fresh herbs, served with several other favorite local snacks. Dinner at one of

Hanoi’s bún chả establishments, to enjoy traditional grilled pork and rice vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs,

greens and crispy spring rolls (nem rán) like true Hanoians. Back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Activities: Mid afternoon: Food tour to experience delicious cuisines of Hanoi. Transportations: Airplane, Car

Day 10 Hanoi

08:00 Start half day tour of Vietnam’s capital city, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his traditional stilt house

and the revered One-Pillar Pagoda. After that, visit Vietnam’s first university ,and the thousand-year-old Temple of

Literature. Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch time, our guide will invite you for a walking tour around Bat

Trang ceramic village. 16:30 Back to your hotel and free at your leisure. Dinner on your own, Overnight at the

hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Activities: Morning: Hanoi city tour. Afternoon: visit Bat Trang Pottery Village. Transportations: Car

Day 11 Hanoi - Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi this morning and head straight to Halong bay a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with its 3,000 islands of towering limestone dotting the bay and Gulf of Tonkin (180km – 3.5 - 4 hour driving). After arriving at

noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh

seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on boat. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Cruise in Halong bay Activities: Depart for an overnight cruise in Halong Bay. Transportations: Car, Cruise

Day 12 Halong Bay - Hanoi Departure

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy aquamarine water of the bay at its best. After tea break, the boat continue

cruising quietly through spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy the most isolated bay’s spectacular

and unique islands. Return to Halong harbour after a brunch for transfer directly to Hanoi Airport for your departure

flight. Meals on your own. End of services. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Activities: Spend the morning exploring Halong Bay then transfer to the airport in Ha Noi for your onward flight. Transportations: Car