This morning begin your classic trip with a walking tour of Saigon's famous and historic city landmarks. The walk will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then take a tour of the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and War Remnants Museum.
Classic tour includes :
Accommodation: 9 Nights hotel accommodation.
Greeting: Welcome drink on the arrival day.
Meals: Breakfast daily and 2 lunches.
Flights: 2 domestic flights within Vietnam.
Cruise: 1 cruise at Halong Bay.
Transportation: Airport return and transport in air-conditioned vehicles.
Sightseeing: Small group touring with entrance fees and boat trip.
Local Guide: One local English speaking guide throughout.
Extra: Mineral and tissue daily.
Classic tour excludes :
Detailed itinerary for the classic tour
Day 1: Arrival Saigon
Meals: (Welcome drink)
Upon arrival in Saigon you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet Custom Vietnam Travel's tour guide and the rest of the group for welcome drinks and a tour briefing.
Day 2: Saigon City & Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals: (B)
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's commercial capital and a city of extraordinary energy. Nowhere is Vietnam's rush to modernize more visible. Despite this, Saigon, as it is still known, is a friendly and welcoming place with many reminders of its turbulent past and a palpable momentum towards the future. This morning begin your classic trip with a walking tour of Saigon's famous and historic city landmarks. The walk will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), past the Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre and Notre Dame Cathedral. Then take a tour of the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and War Remnants Museum. For lunch you might want to try "Pho" (pronounced "fur") the delicious Vietnamese noodle soup, before travelling to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The tunnels are located in an area known during the Vietnam War as the "Iron Triangle" on account of the strength of its communist insurgency. Established as a means of waging guerrilla war against superior French and later American fire power; the tunnel network stretches over 250kms and extends to three levels underground, providing a remarkable insight into the method and determination of Communist forces during the Vietnam War. Return to Saigon by late afternoon.
Day 3: Mekong Delta - Vietnam classic tour
Meals: (B,L)
This morning you will continue your classic travel south to My Tho, gateway to the Delta and Vietnam's agricultural heart. Known as the "rice bowl" of Vietnam, the Delta is the most fertile region in the country, and Vietnam's main source of rice and tropical fruits. Arriving in My Tho, board your boat and travel to one of the islands located in the middle of the Mekong River. On the island, visit a fruit orchard and sample some of the local produce. Later board a smaller sampan that winds along narrow canals. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy some local hospitality over lunch with some tea or rice wine before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Day 4: Saigon to Hue - Vietnam classic tour
Meals: (B)
This morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital. Hue itself has a lovely location on the banks of the Perfume River. As Vietnam's capital throughout the Nguyen Dynasty, as a center of Vietnamese Buddhism and scholarship and finally as the setting for some of the Vietnam War's most bloody fighting, Hue provides a unique window into Vietnam and its complex past. Begin your exploration of this city visit the impressive home of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors (1802-1945), the Citadel. Much of the Citadel was destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968 but is gradually being restored. Finish the day with a visit to the much revered and tranquil Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's oldest and most beautiful religious monument.
Day 5: Hue to Hoi An
Meals: (B)
This morning visit one of the magnificent Royal Mausoleums that surround Hue; the tomb of the fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Tu Duc before driving south to nearby Hoi An via the spectacular Hai Van Pass. This drive is considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam and takes you through a combination of both rural and coastal settings. Your first stop will be Marble Mountains, a series of large marble outcrops that have acquired mythical significance over the centuries. The caves of the Marble Mountains have a number of sacred Buddhist shrines and served as a communist guerrilla hospital during the Vietnam War. From the Marble Mountains there are great views across China Beach and the surrounding countryside. Upon arrival to Hoi An, enjoy the architecture, local delicacies and friendly locals that make Hoi An a true Vietnam highlight on an afternoon walking tour. The World Heritage Listed old town of Hoi An was Vietnam’s most active trading center over many centuries and has been largely preserved. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French and British traders. Hoi An is also the town where French Missionary Alexander De Rhodes introduced Catholicism to Vietnam as well as the Romanized script that has become the standard Vietnamese script. This afternoon, take a walking tour of enchanting Hoi An visiting an old merchant house, a Chinese assembly hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
Day 6: Leisure at Hoi An
Meals: (B)
Today is at leisure to enjoy Hoi An with its many galleries, tailor shops and restaurants.
Day 7: Hoi An to Halong Bay
Meals: (B)
Free time before you fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, your journey will take you east (approximately 170 km or four hour drive) to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. En route pass fields of busy workers farming their rice using traditional methods of cultivation. This evening explore this seaside city and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or in your hotel.
Day 8: Halong Bay to Hanoi
Meals: (B,L)
This morning you will have special experience with the beauty that is Halong Bay. Halong Bay achieved international fame as a key location in the French film 'Indochine' starring Catherine Deneuve. The bay has assumed an important position in Vietnamese legend for many centuries however and continues to capture the imagination of visitors. Transfer to the port for a magical four hours aboard your boat cruising around the bay. Considered Vietnam's greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay boasts over 3,000 islands that rise out of the sea to provide a spectacular natural environment. Admire its beauty and scale before stopping at one of the many secluded bays for a refreshing swim (weather permitting) and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board your boat. This afternoon travel back to Hanoi. Hanoi has been the political and historical center of Vietnam for almost 1000 years and has a wealth of sights to explore. Heavily influenced by French colonial architecture, Hanoi is both historically beautiful and a vibrant capital city sure to entice you. This evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a performance of Hanoi's famed water puppets.
Day 9: Ha Noi City Tour
Meals: (B)
Begin your discovery of this city with a ride through the bustling Old Quarter - 36 ancient streets where you can observe the daily bustle of life around the markets where peddlers continue to trade as they have done for centuries. Continue onto the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, starting at Ba Dinh Square, site of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and where Ho Chi Minh first declared independence from French rule in 1945. Ho Chi Minh is without question one of the great figures of 20th century history and the 'father of modern Vietnam'. Visit the humble house on stilts from which 'Uncle Ho', as he is affectionately known, ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. You can also view the nearby Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and the intriguing Ho Chi Minh Museum, which houses an almost surreal exhibition of the life of Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam's struggle for independence. Drive across the city to Hanoi's first university - the Temple of Literature - dating back to 1070. This historical center of learning is now dedicated to Confucian worship. Finally you will visit the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton' - Hanoi's former central prison made famous first for the incarceration of the leaders of Vietnam's National Liberation movement and later US Air force pilots shot down over North Vietnam. The site of the prison was recently developed, however one wing has been retained as a museum. This evening join the rest of the group for a farewell Dinner.
Day 10: Departure Hanoi - Vietnam classic tour
Meals: (B)
Today you will be transferred to the Airport for your onward journey.
- International flight.
- Visa.
- Personal expenses.
- Others not mentioned in the inclusion.
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