“Taste the southeast Asian culture”

9 Days 8 Nights Land Only Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1 Canada – Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam!! Begin your journey by embarking on your international flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport you will be met by your tour manager and be transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow. Accommodation: Flower Garden Hotel or similar for 2 nights 

Day 2 Hanoi (B/L/D) Today you will embark on a city tour featuring Hanoi’s most famous sites including; Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside view), One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university. Enjoy a cycle ride around the Old Quarter in the afternoon and appreciate the local lifestyles as you wind through Hanoi’s streets. Afterwards, enjoy a Water Puppet Show - a traditional form of Vietnamese folk art, before tonight’s welcome

Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Today you will travel by coach to Halong Bay and take a boat trip to explore one of the world’s great natural wonders, cruising past thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of junks and sampans gliding along the emerald waters of the bay create a picturesque scene that blends with the sky. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs. Accommodation: Halong Paradise Hotel or similar for 1 night 

Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi (B) Enjoy a morning of leisure or join an optional food tour to sample tasty local delicacies. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi. Accommodation: Flower Garden Hotel or similar for 1 night 

Day 5 Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B/L) Today, you will take a morning flight to Danang. Upon arrival transferto the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An, stopping en-route at the Marble Mountains to enjoy the stunning view of Danang. An important trading route between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples. Accommodation: Hoi An Garden Palace or similar for 2 nights 

Day 6 Hoi An (B) Today you will explore Hoi An on foot, visiting an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese temple. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure to wander through the town or relax at one of the many cafés along the picturesque Thu Bon River. 

Day 7 Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) Today you will fly to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour that includes; Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Accommodation: Eden Saigon Hotel or similar for 2 nights

Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
Today you are free to discover the local life in the bustling city Saigon at your own pace. You may also choose to join the optional tour to Mekong Delta. On the tour you will travel to Ben Tre to discover the unique lifestyle of inhabitants living along the Mekong Delta. Visit fruit and bonsai gardens, a coconut candy workshop and a rice paper mill. Bike ride or travel by horse carriage along the village road and enjoy local delicacies and tropical fruits, before you head back to Saigon in the afternoon. Note: Lunch will be included if you join the day tour to Mekong Delta. 

Day 9 Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B/L) Today, you will have a half day visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction and give visitors a feel for what life was like during the Vietnam War. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Saigon for your scheduled flight home. You will arrive home the following day. We hope you enjoyed your journey to Vietnam with us! B – BreakfastL – Lunch D – Dinner

LAND ONLY does NOT include International airfare to Vietnam.
Tipping and gratuities to local guides and drivers are MANDATORY: 140.00 CAD. Estimated taxes and fuel surcharge of $425 - $475 are additional. HIGH SEASON AIRFARE SURCHARGE is additional and is subject to date of travel. HOTEL BLACK OUT DATES may apply. ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ~~ ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ~~ Your Tour Package Includes:  Domestic flights: Danang – Hoi An; Danang – Ho Chi Minh City  Private round trip transfer to and from airport  Sightseeing admissions as specified  Seat-in-coach bus tour  English Speaking Guide  Accommodation as specified in the itinerary: o 3 nights in Hanoi: Flower Garden Hotel or similar o 1 night Halong Bay: Halong Paradise Hotel or similar o 2 nights in Hoi An: Hoi An Garden Palace o 2 nights in Saigon: Eden Saigon Hote  Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches (Day 8’s lunch will be optional), 2 Dinners Your Tour Package Does NOT Include:  International Airfare from Canada to Vietnam.  Any applicable weekend and other surcharges imposed by airlines.  Any taxes, airport fees and fuel surcharge.  Travel insurance, Travel Visa and all personal expenses.  Option Tour, Travel insurance, Travel Visa and all personal expenses.  Tipping and gratuities to local guides, drivers, and hotel staff  Excess baggage charges levied by airlines  Any items not specified as included.