SAIGON TO THE DMZ - A 7 DAY 7 NIGHT EXPERIENCE OF BATTLEFIELD

There are few times in a man's life when he has the opportunity to walk the places that profoundly shaped the rest of his life - places that have deep meaning for him - places with names like: Saigon, Cu Chi, Da Nang, China Beach, Dong Ha, Route 9, Khe Sanh, and many, many more. This tour covers such famous sites in which you served or that you have heard. It starts in Saigon – the old capital of South Vietnam and finishes at the DMZ – once the partition line between the two Vietnams.

Day 1: Arrival – Sai Gon ( D )

Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport. Transfer to hotel. Free for leasure. Overnight in Sai Gon. Hotel: Sen Viet ( 3 star hotel )

 

Ho Chi Minh City or Sai Gon in night

Day 2: Sai Gon city tour ( B, L )

After breakfast we will have an early departure for a full day of seeing the local sites including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the old Post Office, the Presidential Palace and the Army Museum. We will have lunch in a local restaurant before departing to famous Cu Chi Tunnel system – a 200 km long tunnels used by the VC guerrilas during the Vietnam War. Drive back to Sai Gon. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Hotel: Sen Viet ( 3 star hotel )

Day 3: Sai Gon – Mekong delta ( B, L )

Morning departure for the Mekong Delta to board a boat in the quaint provincial town of My Tho and then wind our way through the labyrinth of small canals bordered by tiny villages. After viewing the endless fields of rice paddies tended by peasants in their traditional conical-shaped hats we transfer to a sampan for a tour of scenic Thoison Island. We will have lunch on the island and view the unique pottery produced on the island. Drive back to Sai Gon.

Experience the floating life of the locals here

Overnight in Sai Gon.
Hotel: Sen Viet ( 3 star hotel )

Day 4: Sai Gon – Da Nang – Hoi An ( B, L )

We check out and catch a morning flight to Da Nang. On arrival in Da Nang we have lunch at a local restaurant then take a city tour of Da Nang with visits to Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture , the China Beach - once famous as an R&R for U.S soldiers during the Vietnam war and the five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines where you will get a panoramic view of the whole city. Then transfer to Hoi An. Check in into Pho Hoi Riverside hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Hoian - The most beautiful and worth-living city of Vietnam

Hotel: Pho Hoi Riverside hotel ( 3 star hotel )

Day 5: Hoi An – Hue ( B, L )

The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese Fujian Assembly Hall, the 200 year old Tan Ky House and the vibrant market of Hoi An to shop for souvenirs.

We visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. After lunch at a local in Hoi An we drive to Hue. We have a photostop on the top of Hai Van pass; a view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. On arrival in Hue transfer to Vina or Orchid hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue city tour ( B, L )

This day we will explore the city of Hue. In the morning we take a boat trip on the Perfume River to riverside pagoda of Thien Mu which now becomes the symbol of Hue, then transfer by car to visit the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City - the royal residence the Nguyen Emperors destroyed during the 1968 Tet. ( however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins).

Hue is famous for its ancient architectures of emperors

Lunch at a local restaurant. We spend this afternoon visiting the two royal tombs of the Nguyen Emperors; the first one is the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty, and the Emperor himself had the longest reign of all in the Nguyen Dynasty ( 1847-1883 ).

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The fascinating combination of 3-day cruising Halong Bay and transportation by premium seaplane (Hai Au Aviation) from Hanoi promises to leave you amazed with incredible view of the bay from the sky and at sea. Premium seaplane transportation together with unique cruise trip that offers countless opportunities to explore the exotic Halong Bay and to glimpse into the daily local life – join The Au Co for an exceptional experience of a lifetime.

Cruise highlights

• Traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay with ease and comfort by premium seaplane: 45-minute flight plus 15-minute scenic tour to enjoy incredible view of Halong Bay from the top.

• Exceptional 3 day cruise to 3 bays and 1 Island (National Park of Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay, BaiTu long Bay, Lan Ha Bay)

• Two nights onboard with accommodation in luxurious cabin, private balcony, fully furnished bathroom and two-way air-conditioner

• Biking on Cat Ba Island or walking excursion in the national park of Cat Ba Island

• Visiting a peaceful BaiTu Long Bay area by rowing boat

• Swimming or Kayaking from secluded white-sand beaches

• Exploring the most impressive grotto in Halong Bay

• Savoring our chef selection of Vietnamese and international dishes

• Join a glittering array of entertainment with Vietnamese cultural activities such as cooking class, folk songs, traditional games, etc.

• Discount of 20% on all SPA services if booked before departure dates

DAY 1: HALONG BAY and LAN HA BAY (L/D)

08.30:  Start departure from Hanoi for Noi Bai airport.

10.00:  Depart for Halong from Noi Bai airport.

11.15:  Arrive at Bhaya Cruise Center in Tuan Chau Island

12.45:  Depart from Tuan Chau Island, meet the onboard team and receive the safety briefing.

13.30:   Acquaint yourself with the five elements cuisine with lunch on board, while The Au Co cruises leisurely towards Lan Ha Bay area

15.30:   Visit Three Peaches Beach – Ba Trai Dao for swimming and other water activities.

Halong Bay panorama

17.30:   Take part in the Vietnamese food cooking demonstration.

18.00:   Enjoy Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free).

19.15:   Savour our five elements signature dinner of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water while the boat is anchored for our overnight stop.

20.30:   Relax with a drink at Lan Ha bar or join our crew and try squid fishing on the deck.

Kayaking through the lagoons in Halong Bay

DAY 2:  HA LONG BAY, LAN HA BAY and CAT BA ISLAND (B/L/D)

07.00:   Start the day with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck or enjoy the breathtaking views of the bay while the ship begins slowly cruising.

07.30:   Have breakfast onboard while The Au Co cruises in Ha Long Bay.

09.00:   Visit the famous Surprise Cave, Hang Sung Sot.

11.15:   Take a tour at the Captain’s Bridge and the Engine Room

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Day 1: Say hello to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam (-/-/D)

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital, is one thousand year old city with peaceful lakes, French styled buildings, old quarter streets, three lined boulevards, brightly painted temples and pagodas.

Famous Hanoi Capital with Ao Dai

Discover the Old Quarter of Hanoi by cycle. This fascinating are of narrow alleys and shop houses is also called “36 streets”. Dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Around Hanoi seeing and shopping (B/L/D)

After breakfast we explore the city of Hanoi. First on the agenda is Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, where Uncle Ho is laid out in state, surrounded by immaculately dressed soldiers.

Hanging out around Hanoi and purchase cool souvenirs

Next we will visit the Presidential Palace where Ho refused to live, choosing instead a small stilt house beside a lake. Close by, the next stop is the One Pillar Pagoda. A tour around the beautiful West Lake takes us to the venerable Temple of Literature. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a must for all visitors; it’s one of the most interesting museums in Hanoi with many different things relating the 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Enjoy Water Puppet Show - the unique Traditional Art in the North of Vietnam.

Day 3: Go to Ha Long Bay - one of the wonders of the world (B/L/D)

Today we head out on the 4-hour drive to Halong Bay. Halong Bay was designated a World Heritage Site in 1994. Halong Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.

One of the 7 wonders of the world

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