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Day 1: Arrive
HCMC (D).
Warmly welcome at HCMC Airport. Transfer to your hotel in town
for three-night stay. Welcome dinner at a chic restaurant.
Overnight in HCMC.
Day 2: HCMC (B/-/D).
Free morning for lovely time.
Afternoon private city touring of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly
known as Saigon), is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam
with a population of 7 million people. Much of the daily life
takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls
and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don't
miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market - a fantastic place for
bargains of every kind! There are several interesting sights in
HCMC. The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the
wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled 'Requiem' which
is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and
photographers who perished during the French and American
conflicts. The Reunification Palace was the former residence of
the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the
North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates,
bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end. Close to the
Palace some of the best examples of French colonial architecture
are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the
Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877
and 1883 and the stone used to create it was exported in its
entirety from France . Next to the cathedral stands the Central
Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of
French architecture and is Vietnam 's largest post office. For
all its French colonial history though, Ho Chi Minh City is by
far and away Vietnam 's most modern city. Overnight in HCMC.
Spa package for 2
Couple's Delight for 2 includes a private room for couples,
welcoming herbal tea, foot pressure treatment, relaxing body
treatment, facial care and 3 course meal at La Maison de
l'Apothiquaire
Day 3 HCMC – Mekong Delta on Cai Be Princess Barge
Cruise (B/L/-).
The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam . It is
often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces
three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also
famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks
the end of a 4,500 km journey made by the Mekong River after
having traveled through six countries. Traditional
transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of
canals and channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the
floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding
experience for all visitors. Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we
cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the
canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a delicious lunch
in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong , complete with
tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that
breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a
bonsai garden in Trung Luong before heading back to HCMC.
Overnight in HCMC.
Day 4, 5 and 6. HCMC - Nha Trang - Beach Holiday Nha
trang (B)
Next, fly to the resort town of Nha Trang to spend several days
in a seaside hotel/Resort overlooking beautiful Nha Trang Bay .
Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters,
hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool,
indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach
and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
The romance package for 2 with welcome drink, fruit basket,
bottle of sparkling wine, romantic Candlelight Dinner (4
courses) at Jetty with one bottle of Moet Chandon Brut Imperial
NV (except for 24 & 31 Dec), Spa Romance package (165 minutes),
Steam and Sauna, Romance Bath for Two – with Sparkling Wine,
Choice of Full Body, Indian Head Massage, Six Senses Signature
Tea, Romantic Cruise - A Sunset Experience in Nha Phu Bay.
Private airport pick up & Boat transfer round trip. Overnight in
Nha Trang.
Day 7 Nha Trang - Hoi An (B/L/-).
Transfer to airport and fly on Vietnam Airlines to Danang. Upon
arrival at Danang you will be greeted by our guide who will
begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City , including the
Cham Museum where you can find out more about this ancient but
advanced civilization. After leaving Danang we will make our way
the short distance to the Marble Mountains , where there will be
the opportunity to climb to the top and admire the temples that
have a commanding view over the surrounding district. We will
continue to the delightful town of Hoi An, approximately 30km
away. Once in Hoi An we will check into our hotel and have some
time to explore Hoian by foot. Hoi An is now one of fifth
UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in Vietnam. Overnight in
Hoi An.
Day 8 : Hoi An (B).
Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists
for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous
cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained
unchanged for more than a century. We enjoy a half-day walking
tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter
visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year
old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Afternoon
is free at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An free at leisure (B).
Free time at the resort to enjoy the facilities and comforts of
the finest resort in Hoi An, with breakfast included. Hoi An is
now one of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in
Vietnam. For your leisure time, you are free to meander in Hoi
An, unwind at Cua Dai Beach, indulge yourself at a spa or take
an optional half day trip to My Son Cham Ruins or the Imperial
Capital Hue. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi (B/-/D).
Transfer and flight to Hanoi for three-night stay. Free time,
optional ride cyclo around the Old Quarter then go to dinner at
a super restaurant in the French Quarter of Hanoi. In the
evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi.
We'll then enjoy dinner and a wine tasting at the award-winning
Press Club restaurant where international fare is laced with
Asian influences and wines are selected to complement these
tastes.
Day 11: Hanoi (B/L/-)
Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the
fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops
selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens,
furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and
more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , visit a traditional Hanoi 's
Old House. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for
impressive modern art in the city's myriad galleries. Also visit
Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine
Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 12: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Today you will leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. On arriving at the
jetty welcome on board Halong Ginger and set sail through the
bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where
thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like
dragons' teeth.
After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a
panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden
sails. Swim on a quiet beach or lie on the sundeck. Later in the
afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village and interact
with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three
generations. At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat
to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic
lagoon. Back on board Halong Ginger, enjoy cocktails while
savoring the sunset, and later unwind at the Ginger restaurant.
Overnight on junk.
Day 13: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B)
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an
opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast,
visit a beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a
final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.
Checkout is at 11:45 am. Boat arrives at the harbor by noon for
the drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 14: Depart Vietnam (B).
There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free
time until transfer to airport for your onward flight.
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