Exotic Vietnam Holiday for Rakesh

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Half Day City Tour 

• Upon reaching Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa process at the airport.
• Meet our representative at the airport and board your transfers to reach the hotel.
• Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore this capital city of Vietnam.
• 12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.(Own expense)
• 14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
• 15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
• 16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
• Overnight stay in Hanoi

Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel or Similar

Day 2: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Tour 

• 07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
• 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
• 10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
• 11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
• 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
• 15h00: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
• 16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
• 18h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
• Overnight stay in Hanoi

Stay: Golden Silk Boutique Hotel or Similar

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Take a flight to Danang | The city of beaches and bridges

• Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities.
• Head to the airport to board your flight to the Da Nang City of Central Vietnam.
• Upon arrival at the Da Nang airport, meet our representative who will help you with your transfers to the hotel.
• Complete the check-in formalities and call it a day.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Da Nang.

Stay: Hadana Botique Hotel or Similar

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 4: Visit to Hoi An Town - Coconut Forest - Hoai River 

• 12:00 – 12:15 The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area)
• 13:00 Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience about learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interested are suitable for everybody.
• 15:00 Our tour guide will take you to the Hoi An Old Town. – Go to the PhucKien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colourful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. – You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House – That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Museum of Folklore in Hoi An – A display of artifacts depicting ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. - Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. – Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighbourhoods gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
• 18:30 – Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
• Overnight stay in Danang

Stay: Hadana Botique Hotel or Similar

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 5: Explore the Ba Na Hills & Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh

• Wake up and have a hearty breakfast to energize yourself for an exciting day on this Vietnam tour (Pickup - 8 am).
• Get ready and board the transfer that will take you to Ba Na Hills (literally translates to - King Mountain).
• Reach Ba Na Hills approx. by 10:30 am and stop at Dream Stream Cable car Station.
• Admire the high rolling hills by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia.
• Reach the first station and visit a French Vine cellar and Linh Ung pagoda to see a mesmerizing panorama of Da Nang city.
• Have a buffet lunch at the restaurant on the peak and later spend a fun time at Fantasy Park.
• Explore King peak and get varied vistas of Hana Hills and Quang Nam.
• Reach on top of the mountain to visit Linh Tu pagoda and take a walk on the 150-meter long GOLDEN BRIDGE.
• Take a walk on this beautiful bridge situated at a height of 1400M, between a sea of clouds supported by giant hands just like in the movies.
• After admiring the views and capturing the memories, start your journey back to Da Nang.
• Arrival back at your Danang. the car will take you back to Danang And change to the car go to the Danang Airport for Ho Chi Minh Flight

Stay: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6: Mekong Delta Tour 

• Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River.
• Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then  boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
• Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
• Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
• Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
• In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Stay: Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa or Similar 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Visit to Cu Chi Tunnels  & Departure 

• Wake up and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Get ready to visit one of the most interesting places related to the Vietnam War period - the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi is a network of over 200km of tunnels that were functioning as underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
• Watch a short introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before heading the explore these tunnels.
• There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
• Afterwards, enjoy tea, and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war) and you can for a shooting session by AK47 rifle or M16 cabin in the “free target zone” (bullet fee is paid by yourselves). 
• After exploring the tunnels for an hour, head back to Ho Chi Minh city.
• Check out from the hotel and board your transfer to the airport.
• Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast