VIETNAM AND PHU QUOC ISLAND
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI
DAY 2: HANOI
DAY 3: HANOI - HA LONG
DAY 4: HA LONG - HANOI - DA NANG - HOI AN flight
DAY 5: HOI AN - HUE
DAY 6: HUE - SAIGON flight
DAY 7: SAIGON - BEN TRE - SAIGON
DAY 8: SAIGON - PHU QUOC flight
DAY 9: PHU QUOC
DAY 10: PHU QUOC
DAY 11: PHU QUOC
DAY 12: PHU QUOC - SAIGON flight - DEPARTURE
DAY 1 - HANOI
Arrival in Hanoi, welcomed by our guide then transfer to the city. Hotel accommodation (usually rooms are available from 14h00). Free time to discover the 36 streets in the ancient district for yourself. Overnight in Hanoi.
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DAY 2 - HANOI
Day dedicated to the discovery of Hanoi — a millennial city: Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is the most ancient pagoda of the country. Next, visit of the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh (outside) where the old house on wooden stilt of President Ho Chi Minh surrounded by the green garden stands (closed Monday afternoon) and the One Pillar Pagoda, dating back to the 11th century, linked to a legend of the Ly Dynasty, founder of the capital Hanoi. Next we'll watch the water puppet show. Continuing by car to visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays), representing life and traditional customs of the 54 ethnic groups present on the Vietnamese territory. Overnight in the hotel.
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DAY 3 - HA LONG
Departure by car to Ha Long. Arrive at the pier at noon and accommodation on board a cruise boat. Key delivery, comfortable cabin equipped with hot water, air conditioning and bay views. Meal served on board, prepared by sailors. Cruise through the extraordinary Halong Bay — one of the world's natural wonders. Special dinner and overnight stay on board. Calm night in the idyllic bay.illiaca baia.
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DAY 4 - HA LONG - HOI AN
Morning alarm clock to practice Tai Chi and admire the sunrise. Breakfast on board. Continuation of the cruise to visit the caves. Brunch on board then disembarkation and transfer by car to Hanoi Airport. Arrival after an hour and thirty minutes of flight, continue by car to the beautiful town of Hoi An. Accommodation in the hotel. Overnight stay in Hoi An.
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DAY 5 - HOI AN - HUE
Morning is reserved for visiting the ancient city of Hoi An: Hoi An market, the ancient house of Tan Ky, the Chinese Phuc Kien Temple, the Japanese covered bridge and free time for purchases. Transfer by car to Hoi An, crossing the Hai Van Pass (depends on weather). Arrival in Hue - the ancient capital of the Nguyen dynasty, visit of the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang - the best known emperor among the 13 of the Nguyen Dynasty. Overnight stay in Hue.
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DAY 6 - HUE - SAIGON
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, located on a hill near Perfumes river. Continue by car to visit the Citadel consisting of the Royal Fortress and the Forbidden City. The Citadel was partially destroyed by the Americans in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Today, numerous donations contribute to the restoration of this priceless heritage. Transfer to Hue Airport and flight to Sai Gon. Arriving in the city, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Sai Gon.
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DAY 7 - BEN TRE
Departure for the Mekong Delta with Ben Tre as destination. After two hours of travel, boarding a boat and cruising on the currents of the great arm of the Mekong surrounded by lush greenery. Visit of the coconut confectionery factory. Walk, meet the inhabitants and see the process of working the sleeping mat. After lunch, return by private car to Sai Gon. Afternoon discovery of the city: the Central Post office, the ancient Catinat district where the oldest hotel in Sai Gon is located: “Continental” and Ben Thanh market. Overnight stay in hotel.
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DAY 8 - PHU QUOC
Departure by car to Sai Gon Airport and flight to Phu Quoc. Arrival on the island, transfer by car to the hotel. Overnight stay in Phu Quoc.
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DAY 9 - 11 - PHU QUOC
Free day to reach the beach located 4 Km from the city center (transport at your own cost). Night at Hoi An.
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DAY 12 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer directly to Phu Quoc Airport, flight to Sai Gon to connect to your flight back home.
