Tour Code: 10VNCL5
Dates: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Route: Saigon - Dalat - Nha Trang - Qui Nhon - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi
Itinerary Details:
Day 01 Saigon-Dalat (L)
Dalat is the city of eternal spring built by the French as a cool hill retreat. The many French villas, the palace, the colourful flower gardens, vegetable farms and fruit plantations, the waterfalls and the Xuan Huong lake provides a wonderful setting to any visitor. It is a popular hill resort. We depart Saigon for Dalat, traveling through the busy villages and farms before ascending through the mountains. After a local lunch at Bao Loc, we visit gardens, waterfalls and the lake.
Day 02 Dalat-Nha Trang (B/L)
After breakfast, we descend towards the China sea coast to Nha Trang, one of the many beach resorts in Vietnam. Enroute we visit a hot spring to sooth our muscles and visit, one of the best preserved ruins of a Cham Temple (a dynasty that ruled a great part of Vietnam between the 13th and18th Centuries) and the Pasteur Institute. Spend the late afternoon relaxing at the pool or take a dip in the China Sea.
Day 03 Nha Trang-Qui Nhon (B/L/D)
Our destination visiting the small town of Qui Nhon more than 100 years ago, the town was born, however, town's forming and developing history goes with to 11th Century Champa culture, Tay Son dynasty and Thị Nại seaport from 18th century. En route enjoy the many scenic ocean views, fishing villages and farms. Lunch enroute at a local seafood restaurant. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 04 Qui Nhon - Hoi An (B/L)
Hoi An was noted trading port where spices trades from Asia arrive by ship to trade their goods. Today, Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site with its museum show case the many old Chinese wooden houses including a Chinese School, the bridge built by the Japanese, the Pagodas & narrow strees alley is famous for the preservation of its past historical heritage After breakfast, we continue to our coach drive along the coast to Hoi An. In the evening, you may choose to dine in one of the cafes along the river, on your own.
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Day 05 Hoi An (B/L)
After breakfast, a walking tour to the ancient city to admire the preservation old Chinese residences & shops and the famous Japanese bridge. Visit the museum, a handicraft shop, the Chinese School & the riverfront. There will be time to shop for knick-knacks, art, souvenirs, silks & Vietnamese Ao Dai costume. Lunch will be served at the nearby floating cafe. After lunch, we view Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son). The town's marble sculpture workshop and the Cham Museum.
Day 06 Hoi An - Hue (B/L)
Hue is the ancient Imperial city that back dated to the 18th centuries. The old ruins of the Royal Citadel are a UNESCO World Heritage site, also are the old tombs of past Emperors & the institutions of learning, culture & the Tam Giao religions. After an early breakfast, coach tour to the Imperial city of Hue. The highlight this morning is to view & experience of driving through the Hai Van Pass. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 07 Hue - Hanoi (B/L)
After bearkfast, we board a replica of an Imperial barge for the famous Perfume River tour to visit 7 tiered 14th centuries Thien Mu Pagoda. The Tomb of Tu Duc, the fourth Emperor of the modern Nguyen Dynasty.To end our exciting day, visit the ancient ruins of the 200 year-old Royal Citadel & view the historical ancestor site of the Imperial family. Lunch at the Hotel. In the evening, Depart for the railway station to board an Express Train to Hanoi Capital.
Day 08 Hanoi Capital (D)
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a brief rest. In the evening, Enjoy a popular & colorful Hanoi puppet show (Chu Teu) followed by Vietnamese traditional dinner.
Day 09 Hanoi Capital City tour (B/L)
Coach tour through the capital city passing the various Goverment office, the preservation colonial French residences & the lakes of Hanoi. Then visit the mausoleum of our Revered Founder of the Republic, Uncle Ho Chi Minh; the centuries old temple of Literature, the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake where you may shop for your souvernirs & gifts. After lunch, we return to your hotel
Day 10 Hanoi - Next destination (B)
Bearkfast at Hotel Your overland tour of Vietnam ends today. Departure transfer will be provided to the airport for your destination.
