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Culture’s Vietnam 20 days

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Brief Itinerary:
 
    Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
    Day 2: Hanoi - Halong
    Day 3: Ha Long bay - Hanoi - Lao Cai
    Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa
    Day 5: Sapa - Lao Cai
    Day 6: Lao Cai - Hanoi
    Day 7: Hanoi
    Day 8: Dong Hoi - PhongNha - Ke Bang National Park
    Day 9: Dong Hoi - DMZ - Hue
    Day 10: Hue
    Day 11: Hue - Hoi An
    Day 12: Hoi An
    Day 13: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang
    Day 14: Nha Trang
    Day 15: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City
    Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City
    Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
    Day 18: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
    Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi
    Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City -Departure
 
Detailed Itinerary:
 
Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
You are arrival at our thousand years Capital Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the airport NoiBai Airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. It is time for you to relax after long journey.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
 
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong
Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay. Upon arrival, we will embark to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages on Ha Long bay, havedelicious lunch with seafood on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (if weather permitted).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On Boat
 
Day 3: Ha Long bay - Hanoi - Lao Cai
In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Enjoy lunch onHalong before return back Hanoi.
Arrival Hanoi around 4pm, free at leisure till transfer to station for night train to Lao Cai – Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: On Train
 
Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa
Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 6.30. You are welcomed at outside of station and transfer to Sapa, around 1 hour to get there. Check in at the hotel and freshen up with breakfast in the good weather of Sapa. Visit Sapa town afterward and in the afternoon, take a 2km short trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of H'mong minority.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
 
Day 5: Sapa - Lao Cai
Trekking more or take a short drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home of H’mong and Day ethic. Along the way are slope rice field, bamboo valley, rustic villages and villager daily work. Return to Sapa and take a transfer to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: On Train
 
Day 6: Lao Cai - Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning. Pick you up at station and transfer to hotel. Relax and have breakfast, till 9.00am we start city tour: enjoy one hour cycloaround the old, and then stop at Thang Long theatre for enjoying the Water puppet show
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
 
Day 7: Hanoi
In the morning, we visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, his House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, West Lake.Next point we visit Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam,the First National University established in 1076.
In the afternoon, visiting place should be the Museum of Vietnam Ethnology and go shopping around Silk shops and Art shops in Hang Gai Street. Tonight you take a night train to Dong Hoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: On Train
 
Day 8: Dong Hoi - PhongNha - Ke Bang National Park
Arrival Dong Hoi station, driver and guide pick you up and transfer to hotel. After check in, relaxing, then we will drive you to visit PhongNha -Ke Bang National Park. Getting on boat and cruise on the world's longest underground river to PhongNha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves. After on boat for 700m, a large dry passage is appear, then you can walk to discover the cave for 500m more. You will have a chance to explore the remain of Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in PhongNha
 
Day 9: Dong Hoi - DMZ - Hue
Drive along back to Hue with a stopover at historic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and the famous VinhMoc Tunnel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
 
Day 10: Hue
A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious sites, Thien Mu Pagoda. Then continue to discover Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 including Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City.
The afternoon continues with a visit to the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc andKhaiDinh. Your tour guide will give you a deep understanding about King’s philosophy of geomancy and how this affected royal life.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
 
Day 11: Hue - Hoi An
Leave Hue in the morning, drive Southward to Hoi An (140km) with a stop at scenic beach of Lang Co for a drink then drive over the 500m high Hai Van pass. From top of the pass, on nice days, you can enjoy the whole vista of Danang, the Tien Sa seaport, Son Tra Peninsula, Cham island and long sandy beaches. You can also stop to visit Mable Mountain before proceeding to Hoi An. Check in your hotel.
In the afternoon, we enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 - year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 12: Hoi An
After breakfast, take a private car from Hoi An Town to My Son Holy Land former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a must-see for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam Leisure time in the afternoon for beach activities or relax on the bank of Thu Bon River or shopping around.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
 
Day 13: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang
Transfer to Da Nang Airport to fly to Nhatrang around noon. Relax on the beach of Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
 
Day 14: Nha Trang snorkeling
You will have one day boat trip. Firstly we will go to Mun Island, the best site for snorkeling where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. This site has been officially protected under the support of Danish Government. Relax, sunbath and swimming at Tam island. Then visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island. At this place, you will see the life of the many sea species of Nha Trang Ocean that being made in a smaller world of this aquarium.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
 
Day 15: NhaTrang - Ho Chi Minh City
Today you will visit Cham Po Nagar Towersis the site cannot be missed when visiting Nha Trangand one of the best architectures of Cham People. Then visit Long Son Pagoda & Stone Church. Free at leisure on the beach till transfer to Cam Ranh Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
 
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City
A.M: Our tour guide & driver will meet you at 8.30 at your hotel, and then we visit:
• The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the “American War” officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
• War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the “Requiem” exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The exhibit includes the last shots these photographers had taken before their deaths. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city's skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country's largest post office.
P.M: After lunch, we continue to visit:
• Giac Lam Pagoda: This is Ho Chi Minh City's oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam. Inside, 98 pillars and 113 statues and myriad mini - Buddhas vie for your attention. Don't miss the amazing Tree of Wandering Souls where people pray for their sick relatives by writing the names of their loved ones on slips of paper and then attaching them to the tree.
• Cho Lon, including the ThienHau Pagoda: Cho Lon actually means Big Market – a claim that is well justified as Vietnam's largest market, the Binh Tay, is located here. The district is home to the city's 400,000 Chinese and has many beautiful temples and pagodas.
• Ben Thanh Market: This bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Rest of the day you may want to spend time in Saigon down town with plenty of gift shops.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
 
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the Mekong River itself as well as on the bank of the river. Start the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, which on the way is green/yellow rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will embark a boat trip on Mekong River with a passing floating Cai Be Market. Along the river is more exploring the local life, farmer and handicraft productions. The boat continues toward Can Tho, you will have a chance enjoy sunset on the way to Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
 
Day 18: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day you will a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and PhongDien, who’s the trading way is unique: each boat usually sells one particular item. After an impressive boat trip, you are back to Ho Chi Minh via My Tho with stop over a Bonsai garden.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
 
Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi
Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
 
Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City -Departure
Free time for shoppingbefore transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for flight departure.
Meals: Breakfast
 
RATE:  This rates are quoted in US$ per person
Categories From 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2016
2 pax 4 pax 6 -8 pax SS
Superior 3* 1871 1753 1384 542
Deluxe 4* 2209 2086 1730 940
Luxury 5* 2709 2586 2230 1440
Child from 4 – 10 years old 75%
 
 
Trip Included:
  • Accommodations (double/twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • Transportation by A/C car as itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Meals as indicated
  • Flight tickets (Vietnam Airline – economy class)
  • Boat trips specified the tour program
  • Kayaking
  • All entrance, permission and visiting fees
  • Purified water and wet towel.
  • Train tickets Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
 
Trip Excluded:
  • Visa stampinto Vietnam
  • Personal travel insurance
  • International flights
  • All personal expenses
  • All gratuities and tips to driver and tour guide.

It can be said that there were three layers of culture overlapping each other during the history of Vietnam: local culture, the culture that mixed with those of China and other countries in the region, and the culture that interacted with Western culture. The most prominent feature of the Vietnamese culture is that it was not assimilated by foreign cultures thanks to the strong local cultural foundations. On the contrary, it was able to utilize and localize those from abroad to enrich the national culture. The Vietnamese national culture emerged from a concrete living environment: a tropical country with many rivers and the confluence of great cultures. The natural conditions (temperature, humidity, monsoon, water-flows, water-rice agriculture ...) exert a remarkable impact on the material and spiritual life of the nation, the characteristics and psychology of the Vietnamese. The Vietnamese nation was formed early in the history and often had to carry out wars of resistance against foreign invaders, which created a prominent cultural feature: a patriotism that infiltrated and encompassed every aspect of life.


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