Charms of Vietnam

CHARMS OF VIETNAM

Indicative itinerary subject to changes until departure date

DAY 1 – HANOI 

Arrival, transfer to hotel and accommodation.  

DAY 2 – HANOI 

Breakfast. Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) and the house of President Ho Chi Minh. Visit the Single Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a set of structures forming a pagoda built on water in the middle of a lake. Visit the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius. Next, continuation to Hoan Kiem Lake, the soul of the city, where you can admire the surrounding scenery, including the old quarters area and the statue of King Ly Thai To. Stroll along the street in Hanoi's old quarter. Continuation to Tran Quoc Pagoda. Return to hotel. Accommodation. 

DAY 3 – HANOI / HALONG BAY

Breakfast. Departure to Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage Site. Arrival and embark on the cruise to discover the amazing beauty of this bay. Lunch and dinner on board. Accommodation on board.  

DAY 4 – HALONG BAY / HANOI / HUE 

Breakfast. Visit by boat to one of the caves of the Bay. Return to the boat where you will enjoy brunch on board. Transfer to the port and departure by road to Hanoi for flight to Hue. Arrival, transfer to hotel and accommodation.  

DAY 5 – HUE 

Breakfast. This morning, embark by boat to cruise down the Perfume River to the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as the Heavenly Lady. It is one of the most famous images of Vietnam and is one of the landmarks of the ancient imperial city of Hue. Visit the Flag Tower and the iconic Ngo Mon Gate, which is the entrance to several beautiful courtyards and ponds. Discover the Dien Tho Palace and finally, visit the Thai Hoa Palace, the Hall of the Mandarins and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Visit the imperial tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque architectural works of the palaces and royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Accommodation. Optionally, we recommend dinner at the Royal Park Restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the local gastronomy of Hue. 

DAY 6 – HUE / HOI AN 

Breakfast. Transfer by road to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass. Arrival and visit the old quarter of Hoi An. See the Japanese bridge and Chinese meeting halls, merchants' houses, and pass by a market on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Accommodation in Hoi An.  

DAY 7 – HOI AN / DANANG 

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.