Colors of Vietnam Tour 8 Days
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This 8 days Vietnam trip delivers the essential Vietnamese destinations for budget-conscious travelers or those who have a limited amount of time. All of the historical, cultural and natural "must-see" attractions are visited, including an overnight train journey, as the tour makes its way from north to south. This is an ideal trip to take in the very essence of Vietnam and can easily be taken in conjunction with an extended holiday or seaside vacation along the beach coast of south-central Vietnam.
Highlights
Discover Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) - Vietnam’s most cosmopolitan and vibrant city
Enjoy Hoi An - the charming UNESCO World Heritage-listed site
Explore Hanoi - The charming, historical centre and its French provincial influences
Visit Halong Bay - Vietnam’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’; the stunning beauty of the 3,000 islets of the Gulf of Tonkin
8 Days exploring Vietnam highlights from North to South
Learn the fascinating history of Vietnam
Tour Summary
Upon arrival in Hanoi, Dream Travel’s guide welcomes you at the airport then escorts to your hotel in Hanoi. Welcome dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at proposed hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Enjoy riding in a rickshaw for 1 hour in the old quarter of Hanoi and its teeming streets filled with fascinating shops.
Depart Hanoi for the scenic three-hour drive through the countryside to Ha Long Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival, check in at the hotel, then free this evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Halong.
In the morning, board a traditional junk for a leisurely 4-hour cruise through the 3, 000 limestone islands, many punctuated by caves and grottoes. Visit two of the most stunning caves in the Bay: Heavenly Palace and Wooden Stake. A fresh seafood lunch is served on board.
Transfer back to Hanoi in the afternoon. On the way, stop in at Sao Do to visit a craft center for people with disabilities. On arrival in Hanoi, head downtown for some “retail therapy”. Take the overnight train to the imperial city of Hue at 19: 00. Overnight on the train ( A/C soft sleeper cabin, 4 persons/cabin)
Early morning arrival in Hue, we will be met at the railway station for transfer to a restaurant for breakfast. After breakfast, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Then take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. Stop off at the Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river to see the 7-storey Stupa. The pagoda is also home to the old Austin car driven to Saigon by the Venerable Thich Quang Duc in 1963 for his self-immolation. Transfer to the hotel to check in.
After lunch, take a short drive to the outskirts of Hue to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s mausoleum complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc) designed on a symmetrical axis. End the day with a visit to Dong Ba market in downtown Hue City. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
After breakfast, travel down the coast road passing over the spectacular Hai Van pass to Danang, and visit the Cham Museum and local market in Danang city. Then transfer to the ancient trading port town of Hoi An. On the way, visit the Non Nuoc stone mason’s village and Marble Mountain. On arrival in Hoi An, check-in at the hotel. This evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
In the morning, enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow streets of the ancient town, visiting the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local market. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang for the short flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). On arrival, you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
In the morning, leave Saigon for the Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground system covering nearly 250km2 and home to more than 16, 000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war. Return to Saigon for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a half-day city tour. Explore the city’s grand boulevards, passing famous sites such as Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the historic Saigon Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The last stop for the day is Ben Thanh market (time permitting). Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
After breakfast, free until transfer to the airport for departure flights. End of trip.
Important Notes:
PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinnerAccommodation
1 night on train and 7 nights on hotelIncluded Services
- 6 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
- 01-overnight on the train Hanoi to Hue (soft sleeper bed, air-conditioned cabin, 4 beds/cabin)
- Flights as specific (economy class): Danang – Saigon
- Meals as described in the itineraries: 7 Breakfasts, 06 Lunches, 01 Highlight Dinner
- All transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days (without guide).
- Boat trips in Halong Bay and Hue
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- English speaking guide (other languages available upon request)
- Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid
Exclusions
- International airfare to Vietnam
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Visa fees to Vietnam
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
- Single room
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 70% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults
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Day 1:Arrive in Hanoi
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is a traditional folk art which dates back several centuries. Watching the exceptional show with the puppet moving through water by the skillful puppeters will be a special way to discover the ancient art and the countryside stories in your holiday in Hanoi. The authentic Vietnamese Water Puppet Show will take you through Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture, a good insight to farming and historical legends with colorful animated puppet and rhythmic melody from traditional instruments.
Day 2:Hanoi Sightseeing Tour - Halong bay
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
Day 3:Halong bay - Hanoi - Hue
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
Day 4:Hue arrival - city tour
A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue .The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.
Day 5:Hue - Danang - Hoi An
It is no exaggeration to compare Hoi An as an ancient pearl full of charm when it comes to the tourist map of Central Vietnam. Hoi An is an accompanying destination not to be missed in the journey to major cities such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue. You will stay 1 night in Hoi An to enjoy the vibrant nightlife when the lanterns are lighten up. This city on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries. Already a common stop for backpackers, it is becoming better known to tourists. On the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional coloured lanterns. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. Let the town’s expert tailors make you some bespoke clothing.
Day 6:Hoi An - Danang - Saigon by fly
You will have big chance to make a lantern by yourself during this tour. Lanterns are made of Vietnamese silk, which is made from silk worms famous in Asia. The silk has beautiful colors and meaningful patterns. You can choose lanterns with wooden frames, some made from very precious wood, with a painting of a legend on each side of the lantern. They are all hand made from bamboo, silk, and wood. Once lighted, lanterns will illuminate with marvelous, mysterious light which will take you hundreds of years back, to times of tales and mystery.
Day 7:Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels
If you are around Ho Chi Minh City and wondering how to spend a day in this fascinating city, why don't get a closer look at Vietnam’s wartime by visiting the Cu Chi tunnels ? Hiding the the secrets of underground Vietnam, the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels trip will amaze you by the 250km underground network utilized as weapon store, military bunkers and base . Don't miss the chance to crawl inside the tunnels and fire several different weapons in the shooting range.
Day 8:Depart Saigon
- Transfer:
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Activities:
Arrive in Hanoi
Upon arrival in Hanoi, Dream Travel’s guide welcomes you at the airport then escorts to your hotel in Hanoi. Welcome dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at proposed hotel.
Watching authentic Water Puppet Show in Hanoi
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show is a traditional folk art which dates back several centuries. Watching the exceptional show with the puppet moving through water by the skillful puppeters will be a special way to discover the ancient art and the countryside stories in your holiday in Hanoi. The authentic Vietnamese Water Puppet Show will take you through Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture, a good insight to farming and historical legends with colorful animated puppet and rhythmic melody from traditional instruments.
More Less- Meals:
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Enjoy riding in a rickshaw for 1 hour in the old quarter of Hanoi and its teeming streets filled with fascinating shops.
Depart Hanoi for the scenic three-hour drive through the countryside to Ha Long Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival, check in at the hotel, then free this evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Halong.
Great time to exploring the rich history and culture of Capital Hanoi
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
- Transfer:
-
Activities:
Spend the morning time to have a great trip in Ha Long, after that you take the train to Hue
In the morning, board a traditional junk for a leisurely 4-hour cruise through the 3, 000 limestone islands, many punctuated by caves and grottoes. Visit two of the most stunning caves in the Bay: Heavenly Palace and Wooden Stake. A fresh seafood lunch is served on board.
Transfer back to Hanoi in the afternoon. On the way, stop in at Sao Do to visit a craft center for people with disabilities. On arrival in Hanoi, head downtown for some “retail therapy”. Take the overnight train to the imperial city of Hue at 19: 00. Overnight on the train ( A/C soft sleeper cabin, 4 persons/cabin)
Enjoy the night in Ha Long Bay
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
- Transfer:
-
Activities:
Spend the morning on a leisurely walking tour through Vietnam’s ancient capital city
Early morning arrival in Hue, we will be met at the railway station for transfer to a restaurant for breakfast. After breakfast, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Then take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. Stop off at the Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river to see the 7-storey Stupa. The pagoda is also home to the old Austin car driven to Saigon by the Venerable Thich Quang Duc in 1963 for his self-immolation. Transfer to the hotel to check in.
After lunch, take a short drive to the outskirts of Hue to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s mausoleum complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc) designed on a symmetrical axis. End the day with a visit to Dong Ba market in downtown Hue City. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
A boat excursion on the Perfume River
A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue .The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, travel down the coast road passing over the spectacular Hai Van pass to Danang, and visit the Cham Museum and local market in Danang city. Then transfer to the ancient trading port town of Hoi An. On the way, visit the Non Nuoc stone mason’s village and Marble Mountain. On arrival in Hoi An, check-in at the hotel. This evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
Explore Hoi An, the ancient town with Eastern oriental classic captivation
It is no exaggeration to compare Hoi An as an ancient pearl full of charm when it comes to the tourist map of Central Vietnam. Hoi An is an accompanying destination not to be missed in the journey to major cities such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue. You will stay 1 night in Hoi An to enjoy the vibrant nightlife when the lanterns are lighten up. This city on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries. Already a common stop for backpackers, it is becoming better known to tourists. On the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional coloured lanterns. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. Let the town’s expert tailors make you some bespoke clothing.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow streets of the ancient town, visiting the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local market. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang for the short flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). On arrival, you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Collect memorable experience making lantern by yourself
You will have big chance to make a lantern by yourself during this tour. Lanterns are made of Vietnamese silk, which is made from silk worms famous in Asia. The silk has beautiful colors and meaningful patterns. You can choose lanterns with wooden frames, some made from very precious wood, with a painting of a legend on each side of the lantern. They are all hand made from bamboo, silk, and wood. Once lighted, lanterns will illuminate with marvelous, mysterious light which will take you hundreds of years back, to times of tales and mystery.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, leave Saigon for the Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground system covering nearly 250km2 and home to more than 16, 000 communist guerillas and sympathizers during the war. Return to Saigon for lunch.
In the afternoon, take a half-day city tour. Explore the city’s grand boulevards, passing famous sites such as Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the historic Saigon Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The last stop for the day is Ben Thanh market (time permitting). Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Unique Experience in Legendary Cu Chi tunnel
If you are around Ho Chi Minh City and wondering how to spend a day in this fascinating city, why don't get a closer look at Vietnam’s wartime by visiting the Cu Chi tunnels ? Hiding the the secrets of underground Vietnam, the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels trip will amaze you by the 250km underground network utilized as weapon store, military bunkers and base . Don't miss the chance to crawl inside the tunnels and fire several different weapons in the shooting range.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 1:Arrive in Hanoi
Day 2:Hanoi Sightseeing Tour - Halong bay
Day 3:Halong bay - Hanoi - Hue
Day 4:Hue arrival - city tour
Day 5:Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Day 6:Hoi An - Danang - Saigon by fly
Day 7:Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels
Day 8:Depart Saigon
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