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VIETNAM DAILY DEPARTURE

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Vietnam - Hanoi & surrounding areas, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh & surrounding areas, Hoi An
History, Culture, Bicycle Tours, Shopping, Adventure
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12:00
Airport pick up
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam! Upon arrival flight, the local driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi then check-in at hotel.
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Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

14:00
Cyclo
Then hit to the Old Quarter and then we get a Cyclo to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life
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Hanoi, Vietnam

15:00
Ngoc Son Temple
Stop at Ngoc Son temple to visit the temple sits on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake, connected to the lakeshore by an elegant scarlet bridge, constructed in classical Vietnamese style. The temple is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao (who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century), La To (patron saint of physicians) and the scholar Van Xuong.
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Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

16:00
Hanoi Opera House
Then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
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01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hà Nội, Vietnam

17:00
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hote
After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï’s French Quarter, this legendary property bring guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. A stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity
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01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hà Nội, Vietnam

18:00
Water puppet show
Watching water puppet show, are performed in a pool of water as the stage for the puppets. The puppets are controlled by no more than eight puppeteers hiding behind a bamboo screen.
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19:15
Drop off at hotel
End the end of show, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
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07:00
Breakfast at hotel
Start off your day with a sumptuous breakfast in Hanoian's style
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Hanoi, Vietnam

07:30
Transfer to Ninh Binh
A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century.
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Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam

10:15
King Dinh and King Le temples.
Start the tour by visiting King Dinh and Le temples
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Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam

11:45
Lunch at local restaurant
Having lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine.
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Tp. Ninh Bình, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam

13:00
Boat trip in Tam Coc
Take a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”.
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15:15
Bicycle
Biking on country road around village
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16:00
Transfer to Hanoi
Getting on shuttle bus to go back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
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Hanoi, Vietnam

07:30
Transfer to Halong
After breakfast, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

12:30
Have lunch
Upon arrival in Halong, take a big boat to cruise and enjoy a nice set-menu lunch while the boat goes ahead to the Bay’s center.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

14:00
“Descending-dragon” bay, Surprising Grotto
Discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto.
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16:00
kayaking
Stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

19:00
Have dinner
Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.
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06:00
Tai Chi
Sarting your day with Tai Chi on sundeck
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

07:00
Have breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

08:00
Cruising on the bay
After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

10:00
Cooking class
Cooking class opened right on the cruise. Farewell Lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
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Vịnh Hạ Long, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Việt Nam

12:30
Transfer to airport
Take shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Our driver shall wait for you en route to continue the transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for a short flight to Danang.
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Phú Minh, Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

21:00
Airport pick up
Upon arrival, welcome at the airport then transfer along the coast to reach Hoi An Ancient Town to check in. Overnight in Hoi An.
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08:00
Walking around Hoian town
After breakfast at hotel, you take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses Tan Ky & Phung Hung, as well as Japanese Bridge
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Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam

09:30
Thu Bon river
Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day.
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Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam

11:00
Have lunch
Lunch by your own
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Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam

14:00
Free time
Rest of day will be free on your own to discover the town or cycling (Bike rental on guest’s account) along Thu Bon to Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
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Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Việt Nam

09:00
Transfer to the airport
Relax till transfer to Da Nang Airport to take the midday flight to Saigon.
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Đà Nẵng, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam

12:00
Airport pick up
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in.
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Phường 2, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

13:00
Reunification Palace
Then we will join a half tour to have an overview of Saigon - the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here.
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135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

15:00
War Remnants Museum
Enjoy a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war.
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28 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

16:00
The Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office
Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
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02 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

17:00
Ben Thanh market
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here. Overnight in Saigon.
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Công trường Quách Thị Trang, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Bến Thành Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

07:30
Pick up at hotel
After breakfast at hotel, pick to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience.
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TL15, Phú Hiệp, Hồ Chí Minh, 733814, Vietnam

12:00
Transfer to hotel
End of the tour, transfer back to Saigon
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Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

14:00
Shopping
Afternoon, your free time for shopping in the downtown where you can choose many lovely stuff at the very reasonable price. A few places to be mentioned to visit during your shopping is Ben Thanh Market – the center and typical market of Saigon; Saigon Square where is a few minutes walking from Ben Thanh Market; An Dong Plaza and its nearby Market; or Diamond Plaza and Thuong Xa Tax if you are seeking the high qualified and brand name goods. Overnight in Saigon.
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07:30
Pick up at hotel
After breakfast at hotel, picked by at hotel and drive heading to My Tho the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper…
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10:00
Vietnamese folk music, enjoy tropical fruit
Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation.
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11:00
Enjoy honey tea and candy factory
After that you will embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee.
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Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Việt Nam

12:00
Have lunch at a local restaurant
We continue getting on the big boat to visit the vast area. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant nearby Mekong River.
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Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Việt Nam

14:00
Vinh Trang pagoda
Afternoon, drive back to Saigon with stop to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a famous pagoda in the area that its architecture is a mix of Chinese, Cambodian, and French culture
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Nguyễn Trung Trực, Phường 8, Thành phố Mỹ Tho, Tiền Giang, Vietnam

16:00
Transfer to hotel
End of the tour. Transfer to hotel for refresh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
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Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

12:00
Airport transfer
Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure till check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home. End of services!
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Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

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