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VIETNAM GRAND TOURS 14 DAYS
Ha Noi →Ha Long Bay →Hue →Hoi An →Nha Trang →Ho Chi Minh →Ben Tre
To most of tourists who used to come to Vietnam, Vietnam 2 week itinerary maybe one of the kinds of tours that they prefer the most. Why? Even though a small country, Vietnam has a lot of interesting things that tourists can’t just explore in 1 or 2 days. Each region of Vietnam possesses many […]
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Activities:
When you arrive at the Noi Bai International airport you’ll be met at the baggage claim by our friendly guide. Just look for the sign with our Viet Heritage Travel logo and your name to start your 2 week Vietnam tour. We’ll get you to your hotel and see that you’re comfortable, plus we’ll give you an introduction to the city at the same time. Then the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area.
Hanoi has many great restaurants with French, Vietnamese and international cuisines available. Ask your guide for personal recommendations.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe locals practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade.
Meals: N/A
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, HaNoi Hotel
Day 2: Hanoi city tour full day
Activities:
You’ll have your breakfast at the hotel and then the local tour guide will pick you up to take you into the capital city of Vietnam. Hanoi is over 1,000 years old and during your day tour you’ll get to explore many of its fascinating cultural and historical sites. You’ll visit the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” has been laid to rest, the delicate One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Temple and the Quan Thanh Pagoda.
After lunch you can go to the Temple of Literature where you’ll get to see ancient Vietnamese relics, then take a cyclo tour in 1 hour through the bustling and exciting Old Quarter to explore marketplace shops and foods. You’ll end your day with a show at the water puppet theater – a beautifully unique cultural performance from northern Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, HaNoi Hotel
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Activities:
We’ll pick you up in Hanoi by 8:00am and drive through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise– while you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world.
We’ll serve you a fresh seafood lunch while you sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible view with a drink in your hand. We’ll take you to a traditional fishing village where the locals have created an entire town on the decks of their boats, then you can explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for cocktails, canapés, and a spectacular sunset. End your day with a romantic, candlelit dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Sleep on cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Activities:
Begin the day with a Tai Chi class on deck in the early morning mist or just admire the beautiful scenery as the sun rises over the azure waters. Choose between an excursion to a secluded island with a sandy beach for a swim or join the chef for a cooking demonstration to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a leisurely brunch while your junk cruises Halong Bay, passing islets and caves as you make your way back to the dock.
Your driver will meet you when you disembark and transfer you to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue. When you arrive in Hue we’ll pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Hue served as an imperial capital to the Nguyen Lords, a feudal dynasty which reigned from the 17th to the 19th century. Despite heavy bombing during the Vietnam-American war, many historic monuments from this period remain, and even though Imperial rule ended more than six decades ago, Hue still bears the marks of its royal past. The city retains its royal charm with its emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Hue Hotel
Day 5: Hue city tour
Activities:
You’ll begin your day in Hue with a visit to the ruins of the Imperial Citadel, the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Then take a bicycle trip through the Old City to Tinh Tam Lake, the ancient gardens of the emperors. In the afternoon you can head to the Mu Pagoda, overlooking the emerald Perfume River. Your last stop will be to explore Khai Dinh’s Tomb, a traditional Vietnamese temple with a European touch, making it a particularly unique tomb among the ancestral ruins of ancient Hue. In the evening you can explore the city and its marketplaces on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hue Hotel
Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoian
Activities:
You’ll have breakfast in your hotel, then have some free time to shop, explore, or just relax. In the afternoon one of our guides will pick you up and take you to Hoi An. On your way you can stop to visit Lang Co Beach, a picturesque fishing village, then drive through the Pass of Ocean Clouds for a stunning panoramic view of the mountains and sea, and make a quick visit to the Cham Museum.
After you arrive in Hoi An you will check into your hotel then have the afternoon to soak up the sun at Cua Dai beach.
Hoi An was a prosperous port from the 16th to 19th centuries trading with merchants from China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Europe who came to buy silk, spices and porcelain. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter is beautifully preserved with ornate pagodas, antique trading houses and old tile-roofed shops. It is a rich architectural fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European styles. Many of the historic buildings lining the canals and pedestrian streets have been converted into art galleries, boutique restaurants, bars and cafes. Hoi An is surrounded by attractive countryside with traditional farming and fishing, and by sandy beaches with modern seaside resorts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hoi An Hotel
Day 7: Hoian Tour
Activities:
Breakfast will be served at the hotel and afterwards you’ll explore the enchanting time-capsule town of Old Hoi An on a walking tour with your guide. Hoi An was a major sea port in Asia and it resulted in a fusion of style and culture that has been perfectly preserved. Wander traditional Chinese shops, luxurious French homes, and an ancient Japanese bridge. The town is home to silk markets, Vietnamese food stalls, and talented street performers– all of which are sure to charm you. Then spend the afternoon further exploring the town on your own or head down to Cua Dai Beach to relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hoi An Hotel
Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Nha Trang
Activities:
You’ll have the morning for a leisurely breakfast before we come to collect you and take you to Danang to catch a flight to Nha Trang. When you arrive in Nha Trang we’ll be there to pick you up and get you settled in your hotel. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to relax or begin to see the sites of Nha Trang.
Nha Trang is relatively small and easy to find your way around and your guide can point you in the right direction regarding restaurants, bars and beach activities. If in doubt and you’re looking for a western style experience, head down to the classy Sailing Club restaurant, bar and nightclub on the beach. Run by an Australian, it’s a favourite among visitors.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Nha Trang Hotel
Day 9: Nha Trang Cruise Tour
Activities:
We’ll pick you up at your hotel and take you to Cua Da Port for a cruise around Nha Trang. The first stop will be to the beautiful Mieu Island where you can visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and see hundreds of colorul, strange, and other-worldy sea creatures that call the shores of Mieu home. The next stop will be Mun Island for snorkeling through a jungle of undersea coral with tropical fish that flash like silver. Our third stop will be either Mot, Tranh Beach, or “Mini Beach” island where you can lounge on the beach, rent a kayak, or go for a swim and we’ll have a picnic lunch. Afterwards we’ll make one last stop to a local fishing village. In the evening you can soak and relax at the Thap Ba Mud Bath and Spa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Nha Trang Hotel
Day 10: Nha Trang Free time
Activities:
You have the day in Nha Trang to spend as you choose– you can head to the beach for a day by the sea or to take part in water sports, go to the spa and mud baths, or explore the markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: N/A, Tour Guide, Nha Trang Hotel
Day 11: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
We’ll pick you up after breakast and take you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After you arrive we’ll get you to your hotel and then you can spend the evening exploring the bustling city of Ho Chi MInh.
Ho Chi MInh has many great restaurants with French, Vietnamese and international cuisines available. Ask your guide for personal recommendations.
Ho Chi Minh is a city that never sleeps and offers a plethora of great restaurants and bars catering to all tastes, from street food vendors to the rooftop bar at the Rex Hotel, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam War and where the U.S. military attaché’s press briefing was held daily and dubbed the “Five O’clock Follies”. Whatever your interests, be sure to ask your guide for personal recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Sleep on cruise
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
Activities:
We’ll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major part of the Vietnam-American War and a fascinating day trip– explore the mysterious tunnels, find hidden doors and once-deadly traps. After lunch we’ll go back to HCMC and spend the afternoon either visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Presidential Palace, whichever you prefer. Then stroll around the city’s colonial streets in the evening to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ben Tre
Activities:
08:30 am: The guide pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Ben Tre. On the way stop over at Mekong Restop for relaxing around 15 minutes.
10:30 am: Arrive at Ham Luong dock, you will take a boat and then cruise along Ham Luong River, a tributary to the Mekong River. The cool breeze from the river and lush tropical islands along its banks will immediately get you excited to explore all the great things ahead.
Arrive and visit various local workplaces to find many wonderful examples of how local people use ageless techniques to create their crafts, including activated charcoal, dried coconut, handy coconut husk brooms, and many family businesses using coir, or coconut fiber, to create amazing art. Cruise around the village roads by “Xe Lôi”, the local vehicle, which is a kind of motorized rickshaw. Kayak through the natural canals to get a unique experience of the peaceful beauty of the Mekong River as well as the rural life there. Having lunch at a local host house.
After lunch, you will have some time for relaxing before take a car back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City around 4:30 pm. Drop you off at your hotel to finish your Vietnam tour in 2 weeks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel
Day 14: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
You have free time in the morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your next destination.
This is the end our Vietnam Grand Tour with Viet Heritage Travel. We thank you for joining us on this incredible experience to explore all the wonders of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again next time! Viet Heritage Travel can also arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations. And if you love explore our country more, you can get our Vietnam tours for more choices.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Homestay
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