Short North-South combination 05 nights and transfer to Saigon

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
6 days and 5 nights
Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long, Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho)
Vietnam (Hanoi)

Description

*** Note: in Vietnam Museums are closed on Monday

Tour Code: VN05JunkTsf SGN

Title Tour: VN05JunkTsf SGN - 1Han-1Junk-2Sgn-1CTH - Tsf SGN - FB

 

Category

 
Deluxe (Scheduled Tour)
Full Board 4 & 5 Stars
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Superior (Scheduled Tour)
Full Board 4 & 5 Stars
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First Category (Scheduled Tour)
Full Board 3 & 4 Stars
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Smart (Scheduled Tour)
Full Board 3 & 4 Stars
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Deluxe (Private Tour)
Full Board
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Superior (Private Tour)
Full Board
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First Category (Private Tour)
Full Board
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Smart (Private Tour)
Full Board
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Program

Day 1:

HANOI (Dinner)
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Half day excursion to experience the classic places of the cultural capital of Vietnam. Passing in front of the imposing mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh we enter the Governor General of Indochina's residence, where the President's house is located. Not far away is the famous One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049, opposite the Dien Huu pagoda. We visit Van Mieu, the Confucian Temple of Literature, which is the oldest Asian university dating back to 1070. In the heart of the city lies the Lake of the Returned Sword, with the tiny island of the Jade Mountain Temple at its center.
The day ends with an hour of fun at the Water Puppet Show: a show unique in the world, where the actors are puppets that revive ancient folk legends and scenes of everyday life on a stage made of water.
Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Return to the hotel.

Day 2:

HANOI - HALONG BAY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After a brief stop in an exhibition center displaying the best of local silk, ceramic and stone sculptures we proceed to the port, ready to embark on one of the most beautiful cruises in Asia.
The visit of the spectacular Halong Bay takes place on a beautifully restored traditional Chinese junk, which will take you through a myriad of islands, islets and pinnacles emerging from the sea in weird shapes. Covered with pristine jungle and often punctured by caves and cracks, the karst formation of Halong have been for centuries in legends of pirates and demons.
Lunch on board.
Dinner on board.

Day 3:

HALONG BAY - HANOI - SAIGON (Breakfast, Brunch)
The cruise continues throughout the morning, allowing plenty of time to relax while sailing surrounded by a spectacular natural scenery.
Brunch on board.
Return to the port and disembark.
Transfer to Hanoi airport.
Flight to Saigon.
Arrival in Saigon and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4:

SAIGON (Breakfast, Lunch)
Departure to reach the famous Cu Chi tunnels, the Vietcong's underground network of warehouses, dormitories, armories, kitchens, infirmaries and command posts resistant to US bombardments and symbol of Vietnamese resistance. In the nearby bushes some structures are made accessible to the public and evocative mannequins mount the guard at strategic points.
On the way back to Saigon we stop to taste the famous rice flour focaccia and explore a rubber tree plantation dating back to the years of French colonization at the beginning of the last century.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon we visit the heart of Saigon, starting from the War Remnants Museum, sad reminder of all wars in which Vietnam has been involved. After a brief stop at the central square to admire the Post Office building, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the neo-Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame, we visit Ngoc Hoang, the Jade Emperor's pagoda, dedicated to the Taoist cult. The interiors are surprisingly rich and fascinating.
Afterwards we proceed to the bustling shopping area that runs from the Dong Khoi Street, the "Rue Catinat" of the French settlers, to the large Ben Thanh market square.
Return to the hotel.

Day 5:

SAIGON - CAN THO (Breakfast, Lunch)
Transfer towards Cai Be. During this varied journey one can admire the photogenic scenarios of the Mekong Delta, an unique ecosystem.
We arrive at Cai Be river port to board a smaller local boat more suitable too navigate the narrow canals. Passing through crowded shores, full of life and commerce, we reach the local fresh market, where a myriad of people on boats convey fruits, vegetables and handicrafts from various areas of the delta.
We visit a family-run business specialized in the traditional production of rice cakes, palm sugar candies and a variety of local desserts.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
We continue to Can Tho.
Arrival in Can Tho and transfer to the hotel.

Day 6:

CAN THO – SAIGON (Breakfast)
Arrival at Can Tho port. In the morning we visit the so called "Capital of the Delta", going by speedboat to the two great floating markets of Cai Rang.
Transfer to Saigon.

Price includes

- Hotel in Standard room with breakfast
- Meals as per program
- Transfers and excursions as per program
- IT Guide.
- Assistance during your entire stay
- Phone Number "" URGENCY "" 24 hours 24 IN ENGLISH
- During long trips water and refreshing towels.

Price does not include

- Flights, if not stated in the program
- Everything not indicated in “Quote includes"
- Hotels peak season special supplements and policies such as Christmas and new year dinner new year minimum stay etc..

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 Hanoi   Hanoi - Airport
2 Ha Long
3 Ho Chi Minh City
4 Ho Chi Minh City
5 Can Tho
6   Can Tho

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceDeluxe
Private Tour
Superior
Private Tour
First Category
Private Tour
Smart
Private Tour
Deluxe
Scheduled Tour
Superior
Scheduled Tour
First Category
Scheduled Tour
Smart
Scheduled Tour
Hanoi4 & 5 Stars3 & 4 Stars
Ha Long4 & 5 Stars3 & 4 Stars
Ho Chi Minh City4 & 5 Stars3 & 4 Stars
Can Tho4 & 5 Stars3 & 4 Stars