PRT 50 - Viet Nam Discovery 10 Days 9 Nights

Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring the city. In this evening watch a performance of the renowned water puppet theatre whose origins date back over a thousand years.

Over night in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Ha Noi – Sightseeing (B -L-)

A full day to explore Hanoi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex containing his mausoleum, former residence and the One Pillar Pagoda. Also visit the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon visit the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. A one-hour tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo is a relaxing way to end the day. Overnight in Ha Noi

Day 3: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B -L-D)

800 – 8.30: Shuttle bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life

12.15: Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing and safety instructions. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape.

 
15.15: Visiting Sung Sot cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms.

 
16.25: Enjoy kayaking (weather permitted) with guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck.

17.45: Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave

18.00: Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine

19.00: Seafood set-dinner on board

21.00: Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program

Overnight on Ha long Phoenix Cruiser

Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi

A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your cabin

7.30: Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served

8.00: Trip by tender to Ti Top island for swimming or climb up to the top to see the outstanding scenery of the bay.

9.00: Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor

9.30: Check out and settle the bill

11.00: Set menu lunch is served on board

Drive back to Ha noi. End of the tour

Day 4: Ha Noi – Da Nang - Hoi An – Sightseeing (B,L,D)

Morning flight to the central coastal city of Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to the ancient port town of Hoi An. Embark on a walking tour of this charming town, visiting ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colorful riverside market. Afternoon trip to one of Hoi An’s famous lantern workshops. Guests learn how the lanterns are made and then have a chance to create their own. Tonight, we head to a local restaurant for a Vietnamese cooking class, where we'll learn the secrets to preparing some local specialties. We’ll savor the fruits of our labors for dinner.

Over night in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An – Nha Trang– Easy day (B,L,)

This morning, we fly from the Danang airport to the beachside town of Nha Trang. En route to the Danang airport, we stop at China Beach, the setting for the TV show by the same name.- Upon arrival, transfer to hotel

Free and easy. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L-)

Free and easy till flight time, we head to the airport for our short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, it is now a modern seaport and the country's largest city. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring the city: Visit the Old Colonial Residential Quarter, the hotel de Ville, the Opera House, the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historical Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum

Day 7: Cu Chi Tunnels – Cao Dai Temple (B,L)

Morning Pick up and depart for Cu Chi

Prepare for an exciting visit to legendary Cu Chi, site of some of the most intense battles during the American War. Explore the underground base of the resistance fighters and the intricate network of over 200 km of the tunnels. For an extra charge you can even fire an AK – 47 on the shooting range.

Continue to Tay Ninh, headquarters for the religion of Cao Dai, visit Grand Temple of the Cao Dai Holy See where you can learn more about this fascinating religion by observing the noon ceremony.

Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel in late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

In the morning pick up at your hotel; depart for My Tho City, the Capital of Tien Giang (Front River) province where you can take the boat to get Unicorn Island, one of the four lucky islands. On this island you can see daily activities of the local peoples along tributaries of river and enjoy some typical produces of the Mekong Delta like tropical candies, fresh fruits (depend on the season).

Hand–rowing sampans take you along the small canal, making coconut candy, horse-drawn carriage take you on the village’ s roads, delicious lunch at the local restaurant… It’s good feelings you can enjoy on this trip. In the afternoon continue to Cai Be,. Overnight in Cai Be.

Day 9: Cai Be Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,/)

After breakfast, We start to embark a private boat for cruising around Cai Be floating Market, seeing local people selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Continue to visit local garden, see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc..

After lunch, cruise along river to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, more admire marvelous natural to Mekong Delta region. Back to Ho Chi Minh City..

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

This morning free for shopping before transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure. End of the tour.