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The Vietnam History and Culture tour 22 days will bring you a memorial holiday to explore Vietnam culture and historical areas during the time.

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival

Today, the Vietnam History and Culture tour 22 days will be started by picking up at the airport to hotel for checking in. Free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.
Services included: Transportation and hotel.

Day 02: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) – Joined

Today, we will depart for Halong Bay at about 08h00am, Enjoy the beauty of the scenic countryside along Red River Delta. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and Junk’s cabin.

Day 03: Halong – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) – Joined

Morning breakfast on Junk and rest before spend a cruise to another part of the bay for overview of the bay with various kind of limestone Islets and Islands. Finally, cruise back Halong city. Time for lunch and return Hanoi. Check in and night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 04: Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend a full day to visit the most famous historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, then the house on stilts from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. We’ll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next we visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. After that, back City for lunch and then continue to visit Hanoi’s first University – the Temple of Literature – dating back to 1070. Next, we will drive back Hoan Kiem Lake for a visit Ngoc Son temple situated among. Finally leisure around and night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 05: Hanoi – Mai Chau (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, after the breakfast, we will depart for Mai Chau along the high mountains around beauty, stopping at the Ethnology museum and a Muong minority village en route. We stay with the White Thai people, explore the village and enjoy their hospitality.Night at homestay.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and home stay.

Day 06: Mai Chau – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we rise early and walk through rice fields to neighboring villages and meet the people. leisure around to witness the daily lives and tradition. Time for lunch and return Hanoi for chek in. night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 07: Ha Noi – Hue (Breakfast)

With the morning free at leisure around the city before driving to the airport for a flight to Hue. Pick up to city for check in and enjoy a cyclo trip anoutd the city. Nigh tin Hue.
Services included: Transport, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 08: Hue – DMZ Zone (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will come to pick up at hotel about 06h30am, start a tour to DMZ. During the Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. This makes a Demilitarized Zone of five km each from the river. However during the war, the Southern area of DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including: Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc tunnel, Khe Sanh combat, Ho Chi Minh trail, Dong Ha town, Rock pile. Moreover, we will also have a chance for a visit ethnicl minorities people in the center of Vietnam. Finally, return to Hue for dinner and night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, visited permission and hotel.

Day 09: Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will start a tour to discover Hue – the last King Palace which is still remained with various kinds of royal construction and architecture. With a visit at Flag Towel, Ngo Mon gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and forbidden Palace. After that, continue to visit a King Tombs before enjoy a boat trip cruising along Perfume River for a visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. Finally, end tour at Dong Ba Market for a leisure around to discover the traditional foods and goods selling there. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 10: Hue – Danang – Marble Mountain – Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a cooking class to discover the famous royal cuisine in Hue. In the afternoon, start a drive to Hoian town with a stops on the way such as: Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Champ Museum in Danang city for a big statue collection of Champ Culture, Marble Mountain with their cave and hillside temples and scenic views. Finally, check in hotel and free at leisure around the old town. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 11: Hoian – My Son – Old town (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend the morning to visit Myson holyland for a discovery of Cham ruins and old King Place. After that, we will drive back Hoian for lunch time before start a walking tour around the old town to visit the old Indochina trade center for a visit Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 12: Hoian – Danang – Nha Trang (Breakfast)

Today we will be free at leisure in the mornign before check out and drive to the station f or a noon train to Nha Trang. On the way, enjoy the beauty of the countrydside landscapes. Check in on arrival and night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, train tickets and hotel.

Day 13: Nha Trang Countryside tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend full day to discover the city and countryside. With the first drive to Yangbay Waterfall on the south road for visit Long Son Pagoda & Dien Khanh Citadel on the way. As come to Yangbay Waterfall, you can see some activities of farmers, ethnic minority people and crocodile farms, join yourself with nature, water, bird singing at the waterfall. After relaxing for a while, back to the 300 years- old country house, namely “Menento Country Home” for packaged lunch box or having lunch there while experiencing the real country atmosphere with some special activities on the site. On the way back to the city, you can see the local making handicrafts, village markets & kindergartens. Relax yourself at Thap Ba Mud Spa after the trip. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 14: Nha Trang – Dalat (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend the morning to visit some most famous site in city such as: Po Nagar tower, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 7th century, Stone Church built in French colony time, to Long Son Pagoda – Buddhist pagoda built in commemoration of the monks and nuns who died whilst fighting the Diem Government. Check out and then start ascending along Ngoan Muc Pass to the central highlands and Dalat, a quaint hillstation surrounded by pine forests and French villas. Check in and night in Dalat.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 15: Dalat City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start a full day tour to visit the old French Railway station. after that, we will continue with a drive to Lat Village to discover the ethnic minority village and people, learning and seeing their daily lives with custom, tradition. Next, visit is the Bao Dai Palace for a big villa in the 30’s turned into a Museum, then Truc Lam Pagoda for one of the best landscape surrounding. Finally enjoy the time for leisure in the market filled with flowers and fruits before return hotel. Night in Da Lat.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 16: Dalat – Saigon (Breakfast)

Today, we will be free at leisure around the city for visiting the market or walk around the Xuan Huong lake for an overview. Finally, take a flight to Saigon. Pick up to city for check in and night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 17: Saigon City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you up at 08h30am and start a full day to discover the City tour with almost famous sites such as: Reunification Palace – the formally known as the Presidential Office; Museum of Vietnamese History for hearing about the country history; Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office to look around and take some photos; War Museum, very famous with lots of pictures about Vietnamese – American War. Finally, heading to China Town in Saigon, which is the biggest Chinese community in Vietnam before visit Binh Tay Market (Big Market) the biggest wholesale market in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 18: Saigon – Cao Dai – Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after a breakfast at hotel, our drive will come to pick you up at hotel and then start driving to Tay Ninh for a visit the Great Cao Dai Holy See, a place of pilgrimage for quite a few South Vietnamese people and for those who are interested in Cao Daism – this is a unique religion that you might never expect to encounter. In time for its noontime prayer service, you will enjoy peculiar hymns with followers attired in livery red, yellow, blue and white. Quite a scene for the eye and for snapshots. Following is lunch in Tay Ninh. Finally, return to Saigon with a stop for visit Cu Chi Tunnel – used to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War with the network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh. Finally, return saigon for free and night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 19: Saiogn – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will depart to Mekong delta for over 2 hours. Upon arrival, start a tour on a boat trip among the Mekong river to visit and exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch at the orchard fruit garden. From here have a pleasant time riding bicycles to the villages to discover the countryside landscapes, time for relax and start heading to Vinh Long city for a land market, then drive to Can Tho for check in. Free and night in Can Tho.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 20: Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Chau Doc (Breakfast, Lunch)

With and early morning boat trip along the Mekong river to discover the busiest floating market of the Mekong River Delta: Cai Rang Floating Market. Hundreds of vessels gather here to trade all kinds of fruit from neighboring fertile farms. Next we will walk through the village to visit a rice-husking mill and a rice noodles marking shop. Leisure around before heading to Chau Doc for check in, Free and night in Chau Doc.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 21: Chau Doc – Fishing Farm – Cham House – Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy the boat trip to a floating village and floating fish farms, landing at the village of Cham, an Islamic minority people in Vietnam. Visit the home of Cham weavers and the local mosque, where Cham children learn Arabic. After that, drive back to Can Tho. Have a rest before return Saigon
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 22: Saigon Departure (Breakfast)

Today, we will be free at leisure before car will drive to the airport for departure flight. End the Vietnam History and Culture tour 22 days.
Services included: Transportation

Tour Cost: In USD/ Person

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Services excluded:

– Personal expenses like drink, telephone, laundry, tips for guide and driver
– Vietnam Visa, Arrival/ departure flights, travel insurance
– Surcharge for peak season, holiday time and online payment method
– Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year eves.