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Overview
NHA TRANG – DEPARTURE / HO CHI MINH CITY – ARRIVAL /HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI /HO CHI MINH CITY – FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA /HO CHI MINH CITY - DA LAT /DALAT /DA LAT – NHA TRANG /NHA TRANG
Day 8 NHA TRANG – DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leisure until check out time at 12h00.
Transfer to airport or railway station for your next destination.
Accommodation: Not included
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
End of our services.
Breakfast at hotel.
Leisure until check out time at 12h00.
Transfer to airport or railway station for your next destination.
Accommodation: Not included
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
End of our services.
Day 1 HO CHI MINH CITY – ARRIVAL (-)
Upon arrival, welcome by the local guide at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel.
Note: Rooms are available from 2pm.
In the afternoon, time is at leisure to discovery the city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Not included
Upon arrival, welcome by the local guide at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer and check-in at the hotel.
Note: Rooms are available from 2pm.
In the afternoon, time is at leisure to discovery the city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Not included
Day 2 HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Cu Chi District. Visit of famous amazing complex of underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. You have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of tunnels.
Lunch at local restaurant in Cu Chi.
Afternoon, explore Ho Chi Minh City, the economic capital of the country. Visit the old colonial residential quarter, including the City Hall, built from 1902-1908 in a French colonial style, Opera House, built in 1897 by French Architect Eugene Ferret, the contemporary Reunification Palace (inside) and the elegant 19th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. Then, stroll around the Central Post Office built, neoclassical architectural style, built in the early 20th century by Eiffel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Cu Chi District. Visit of famous amazing complex of underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. You have the chance to crawl through this amazing system of tunnels.
Lunch at local restaurant in Cu Chi.
Afternoon, explore Ho Chi Minh City, the economic capital of the country. Visit the old colonial residential quarter, including the City Hall, built from 1902-1908 in a French colonial style, Opera House, built in 1897 by French Architect Eugene Ferret, the contemporary Reunification Palace (inside) and the elegant 19th century Notre-Dame Cathedral. Then, stroll around the Central Post Office built, neoclassical architectural style, built in the early 20th century by Eiffel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Day 3 HO CHI MINH CITY – FULL DAY MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Day trip explore the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre. Take a boat trip to island on the Mekong River to a local workshop where handicraft and sweets from coconut are being produced. The boat trip takes you along the island to visit local floating fish farm. Proceed by sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks. Visit orchards and taste some homemade honey-tea, savor fresh seasonal fruits.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda, quite possibly the most beautiful pagoda in Vietnam before driving back Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
Day trip explore the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre. Take a boat trip to island on the Mekong River to a local workshop where handicraft and sweets from coconut are being produced. The boat trip takes you along the island to visit local floating fish farm. Proceed by sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life along the river banks. Visit orchards and taste some homemade honey-tea, savor fresh seasonal fruits.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda, quite possibly the most beautiful pagoda in Vietnam before driving back Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Day 4 HO CHI MINH CITY - DA LAT (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Da Lat. Lying 1,500 m above sea level and surrounded by pine hills, Da Lat has been known as the prime hill resort city thanks to its mild weather, romantic valleys, tranquil lakes surrounded by pine hills, colonial time villas, pagodas and monasteries. Da Lat is also the flower festival city of Vietnam.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to the Da Lat cable car station. Savor the panoramic views of Da Lat from the platform and then board the cable car for an enjoyable ride above pine forests and rolling hills to Truc Lam Pagoda – the largest Institute of Meditation in Vietnam. Continue with visits of the King Bao Dai's Summer Palace, Co who was the 13th and last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, Domain de Marie Monastery, Crazy House, and a number of other well-known tourist attractions in Da Lat.
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Da Lat. Lying 1,500 m above sea level and surrounded by pine hills, Da Lat has been known as the prime hill resort city thanks to its mild weather, romantic valleys, tranquil lakes surrounded by pine hills, colonial time villas, pagodas and monasteries. Da Lat is also the flower festival city of Vietnam.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to the Da Lat cable car station. Savor the panoramic views of Da Lat from the platform and then board the cable car for an enjoyable ride above pine forests and rolling hills to Truc Lam Pagoda – the largest Institute of Meditation in Vietnam. Continue with visits of the King Bao Dai's Summer Palace, Co who was the 13th and last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, Domain de Marie Monastery, Crazy House, and a number of other well-known tourist attractions in Da Lat.
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Day 5 DALAT – FULL DAY (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Early morning stroll through the local market famous for its fresh vegetables and flowers.
Proceed to the old French colonial railway station for a 15 minutes diesel train ride through vegetable plantations to Trai Mat village, visiting Linh Phuoc Buddhist pagoda. On the way back to city by car, stop to visit a wine factory.
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Lat Minority village, a chance to observe the customs and traditions of the Lat minority people and see their handicrafts. The day ends with the visit of the XQ Folk village and a cup of traditional tea.
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
Early morning stroll through the local market famous for its fresh vegetables and flowers.
Proceed to the old French colonial railway station for a 15 minutes diesel train ride through vegetable plantations to Trai Mat village, visiting Linh Phuoc Buddhist pagoda. On the way back to city by car, stop to visit a wine factory.
Lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Lat Minority village, a chance to observe the customs and traditions of the Lat minority people and see their handicrafts. The day ends with the visit of the XQ Folk village and a cup of traditional tea.
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Day 6 DA LAT – NHA TRANG (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out of the hotel and drive to Nha Trang. Enjoy the beautiful ride landscaped with glass houses, tea plantations before descending onto the fertile coastal plain that encompassing the old land of Chams, the ancient inhabitant of the central Vietnam.
Upon arrival in Nha Trang, visit the Po Nagar Temples – outstanding examples of Cham architecture situated on Mount Cu Lao. Savor the panoramic views of the surrounding bay and countryside from the hilltop. The Po Nagar Cham Towers are sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The town was built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is still used as a place of pilgrimage for Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.
Continue to visit of Linh Son Pagoda, which was built in the early 19th century, is also worth a visit. In addition to its beautifully decorated floor with dragons and mosaics in glass and ceramics, we also find some beautiful halls with modern interpretations of traditional Vietnamese motifs.
On top of the hill behind the pagoda seen the 14 meter tall white Buddha sitting on a lotus flower and looking out over the city. Here is a magnificent view to the coast and its many peculiar rock formations, which relates many stories about giants, elves and unrequited love.
Check in the hotel and have time at leisure in late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out of the hotel and drive to Nha Trang. Enjoy the beautiful ride landscaped with glass houses, tea plantations before descending onto the fertile coastal plain that encompassing the old land of Chams, the ancient inhabitant of the central Vietnam.
Upon arrival in Nha Trang, visit the Po Nagar Temples – outstanding examples of Cham architecture situated on Mount Cu Lao. Savor the panoramic views of the surrounding bay and countryside from the hilltop. The Po Nagar Cham Towers are sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The town was built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is still used as a place of pilgrimage for Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.
Continue to visit of Linh Son Pagoda, which was built in the early 19th century, is also worth a visit. In addition to its beautifully decorated floor with dragons and mosaics in glass and ceramics, we also find some beautiful halls with modern interpretations of traditional Vietnamese motifs.
On top of the hill behind the pagoda seen the 14 meter tall white Buddha sitting on a lotus flower and looking out over the city. Here is a magnificent view to the coast and its many peculiar rock formations, which relates many stories about giants, elves and unrequited love.
Check in the hotel and have time at leisure in late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Day 7 NHA TRANG – FULL DAY (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, pick up at your hotel and drive to the harbor for embarkation. Visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and continue the cruise to Mun Island – Vietnam’s only marine park. Snorkeling at the island to discover Nha Trang’s stunning underwater world, sunbath and swim at Tam Island. Hop on a local basket boat and enjoy a seafood lunch at Mieu Island or at Con Se Tre Resort (Bamboo Resort). Explore the life of fishermen at Mieu fishing village before we return the harbor and back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, pick up at your hotel and drive to the harbor for embarkation. Visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and continue the cruise to Mun Island – Vietnam’s only marine park. Snorkeling at the island to discover Nha Trang’s stunning underwater world, sunbath and swim at Tam Island. Hop on a local basket boat and enjoy a seafood lunch at Mieu Island or at Con Se Tre Resort (Bamboo Resort). Explore the life of fishermen at Mieu fishing village before we return the harbor and back to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast at hotel
Lunch at local restaurant
