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Day 1: Saigon Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city
Meet and Greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Saigon.
Oveight in Saigon
Day 2: Saigon (B)
Today we will visit tour the important parts of Saigon. We will visit to the Re-Unification Palace, the former palace of president Thieu and his predecessors. Today this building is a museum and venue for official receptions. Inside you can visit the private rooms of the president, the War Room from where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled and most poignant, the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in 1975. Nearby is the Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883. and one of the city's major landmarks. Neo - Romanesque in form Notre Dame is the major seat of the catholic religion in mode Vietnam. We continue to the War museum where you can learn a lot about Vietnam war. In the afternoon we visit to Jade Empeor Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temple in Saigon. The last sight we will visit today is Ben Thanh market where all kind of goods are offered.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 3: Saigon - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi - Saigon (B)
We depart for a memorable excursion which takes you to the exotic Cao Dai temple at Tay Ninh. We will attend the colorful midday service of this unusal cult and continue to the Cu Chi underground tunnel system to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during the American War. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Saigon - Danang - Hoi An ( B)
Transfer to Saigon airport for the flight to Danang. On arrival we visit the famous Cham museum then continue to Hoi An. The afternoon is leisure. In the evening the guide will piks up you for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of the town.
Oveight in Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An - Hue (B)
Bus drive to Hue with a photo stop on the breathtaking Hai Van pass. We will stop for lunch break at Lang Co beach. The city of Hue was from 1802 to 1945 under 13 Emperors of Nguyen dynasties capital of the country. It is famous for its magnificent architecture with a citadel, several palaces, pagodas and royal tombs built in the poetic surrounding on the bank of the Perfume River. After check into your hotel, sightseeing tour in Hue includes Forbidden City and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Overnight in Hue
Day 6: Hue - Hanoi (B)
Flight to Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. After check in, we will enjoy a short walk through the Old Quarter of Hanoi where we observe the daily life of the locals on the busy markets and narrow shaded streets. We also visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, date back from 1076 AD
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay ( BL)
We leave Hanoi for Halong Bay, declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Halong Bay is one of the Vietnam's most spectacular natural attractions. Located about 1550Km2 and is dotted with thousands of limestone islands which rises from the clear green waters like sculptures crafted by the gods. A sea cruise with a fresh sea food lunch on boat will allow you to see the majestic beauty of Halong Bay.
Overnight in Halong City.
Day 8: Halong Bay - Bac Ninh (Quan Ho village) - Hanoi (B)
Depart for Quan Ho village. Quan Ho songs were traditionally performed in the fields as young men and women courted each other by singing romantic verses as the worked. The birth place of this style of folks songs is the Quan Ho villge. A buffalo cart will be waiting for you at the village's gate to take you to the communal house, built in the 18th century. Here you will enjoy a Quan Ho song show performed by the locals then visit the local family to see how they live and work.
Overnight in Hanoi .
Day 9: Hanoi (B)
Day at leisure
Transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure.
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