VIETNAM WITH
VESPA EXPERIENCE
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SAIGON
DAY 2: SAIGON - CU CHI - SAIGON
DAY 3: SAIGON - BEN TRE - SAIGON - HUE flight
DAY 4: HUE
DAY 5: HUE - HOI AN
DAY 6: HOI AN
DAY 7: HOI AN - DA NANG - HANOI flight
DAY 8: HANOI
DAY 9: HANOI - LAN HA
DAY 10: LAN HA - HANOI - DEPARTURE
DAY 1 - SAIGON
Arrival in Saigon, welcomed by the guide and transfer to the hotel. Room accommodation and free time to discover the city on your own. Overnight stay in Saigon.
DAY 2 - CU CHI
Breakfast at the hotel, departure to visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, a set of 200 km of tunnels dug during the resistance against the Americans, an underground village-fort system. In the afternoon, discovery of the city: the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (external part only, restoration in progress inside) and Ben Thanh market. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 3 - FROM THE MEKONG DELTA TO HUE
Departure for the Mekong Delta to the town named Ben Tre. After A two hour trip, embark on a boat and cruise on the great branch of Mekong river, surrounded by lush vegetation. Visiting the coconut candy workshop. Stop by a local house where the artisanal production processes of the fiber sleeping mat take place. On the Mekong delta it is recommended to take a Xe Loi, a typical mean of transport of the local inhabitants to have a look at the surrounding area. Return to Saigon to catch the flight for Hue. Transfer to hotel for accommodation. Overnight stay in Hue.
DAY 4 - HUE
Breakfast and departure for the visit of Thien Mu Pagoda, located on a hill near the Perfume River. Visit the Old Citadel of Hue, which encloses the Royal Fortress and the Forbidden City. The citadel was partially destroyed by the American bombings in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Today numerous donations are contributed to the restoration of this priceless heritage. At 4:00 pm: Vespa trip across Truong Tien bridge, Dong Ba market and small streets. Stop at Vong Canh Hill to admire the beautiful view of the Perfumes river. Possibility to visit the incense village. Then visit a local house to ind out about the local culture and prepare dinner with the villagers. Dinner served with the typical dishes of Hue. Then return by Vespa to your hotel around 21:00.
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DAY 5 - HOI AN
After breakfast, visit the tomb of Minh Mang Emperor, the most important one of the Nguyen dynasty. Transfer to Hoi An. The afternoon is dedicated to visit the ancient city of Hoi An: Hoi An market, the Tan Ky old house, the Chinese Phuc Kien Temple, the Japanese covered bridge. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
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DAY 6 - HOI AN
Free day in Hoi An. Possibility to go to the beach (at your expense) which is about 5 km away. Meals not included. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
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DAY 7 - HANOI
Breakfast at the hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. Arrival to the capital, welcome by the tour guide and transfer to the city. Walk in the old quarter, around Hoan Kiem lake, the so-called "the returned sword" and finally, the water puppet show. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
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DAY 8 - HANOI
Starting the tour with the discovery of Ha Noi, a thousand-year-old city: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outdoor zone) where the old wooden house on stilts and its bucolic garden are located (closed on Monday afternoon), One Pillar Pagoda dating back to 11th century and linked to the legend of the Ly Dynasty, founder of Hanoi the capital. Continue to visit the Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and the Museum of Ethnology (close on Mondays) where you can admire the reconstructions of daily life, the uses and customs of the 54 ethnic groups present on Vietnamese territory. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 9 - LAN HA BAY
Departure by car to Lan Ha, a less well-known zone of Halong bay. Arrival at the port at noon and accommodation on cruise boat. Key delivery, comfortable cabin equipped with hot water, air conditioner and bay view. Meal served on board. Cruise through the extraordinary Halong Bay - one of the natural wonders of the world. In the afternoon disembarkation and visit the Cat Ba national park. Return to the boat for the special dinner and overnight stay. Peaceful night at the idyllic bay.
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DAY 10 - DEPARTURE
Wake up at dawn for Tai Chi and admire the sunrise. After breakfast, continuation of the cruise to visit the caves. Brunch on board and check out your. Disembarkation at 11.30 am and return to Hanoi. In the afternoon, once arrive in Hanoi, direct transfer to the airport for your flight back home.