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Essence of Vietnam

7 days / 6 nights

The War in the 20th century will be remembered for generations.
Vietnam has a millenarian culture that like its neighbouring countries Cambodia and Laos was dominated by France and named French Indochina.
Today the country is recovering from past terrible years thanks to the opening of the country to the tourism, and wonderful places like Halong Bay or Mekong Delta.

First day
Flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival a Spanish/English speaking guide will meet you for the transfer by road to the Sofitel Metropole Hotel.
After check-in at the hotel there will be some time to relax before a charming one hour cycle tour of the ancient Hanoi area (Old Quarter).

Second day
Tour of the presidents Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, the Tran Quoc pagoda (the most beautiful pagoda in the city), and the Presidential Palace. After lunch visit the National Museum of Ethnology and the Temple of Literature, considered the oldest university in Vietnam dated back to 1070. Other excursions include a tour of "the street of silk" and a typical puppet show.

Third day
Transfer by road to Halong Bay, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, declared World Heritage Site by Unesco, from here you will take a boat (Junk) that will take you on a route across the bay visiting various islands and caves. The stay at the Ginger Junk is all inclusive.

Fourth day
There are some activities on board during the morning before transfer to Hanoi by road. While on route there is a trip to the But Thap Pagoda and a typical craft centre. Arriving in Hanoi at sunset. The stay at Sofitel Metropole Hotel includes breakfast.

Fifth day
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines is followed by transfer to the Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel. After check-in at the hotel there will be some time to relax before visiting landmarks of the historic city. Highlights include the Reunification Hall (formerly Presidential Palace), Ben Thanh Market, the Cathedral of Notre Dàme, the illustrious building Post, the Chinese town and the Museum of History.

Sixth day
There is a full day excursion to enjoy the beautiful and natural Mekong Delta followed by transfer to Vinh Long from where you will sail the River Mekong and visit the floating market of Cai Be and the Thien Chau pagoda. Return to the hotel is at sunset.

Seventh day
After breakfast there will be some time to relax or browse the local shops before transfer to the airport and return flight.


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• Essence of Vietnam
• Vietnam traditional
• All Vietnam