Ba Đình Trip Overview
We are here to share with you all the beauty of our country’s destinations, savour the culinary delights that set Asia apart from all other destinations. Introduce you to the local people, join in their daily living activities therefore making each day’s journey a memory to cherish forever “
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Ba Đình, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
We are here to share with you all the beauty of our country’s destinations, savour the culinary delights that set Asia apart from all other destinations. Introduce you to the local people, join in their daily living activities therefore making each day’s journey a memory to cherish forever “
Itinerary
Day 1: HANOI
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi. You will be met at the airport by your English/Spain speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: ADAMAS HANOI HOTEL – Superior
Day 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – HALONG BAY
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a beautiful city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks. In the morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the French colonial styled Presidential Palace and the historical Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, built in 1070 in honour of Confucius.
Duration: 16 hours
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
After lunch we cross the Red River towards Halong Bay.
Overnight in Halong City
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: New Star Hotel – Superior
Day 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI
Stop At: Halong Bay Vietnam
In the morning we will transfer to the harbour to board a junk for a fantastic cruise on Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea. Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels. We will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the boat while experiencing the majestic beauty of Halong Bay. The junk is a wooden sailboat designed in a traditional Vietnamese style while offering a full range of modern amenities. We leave the boat to visit the Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave), a fascinating cave filled with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
In the afternoon, we return to Hanoi and visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake, and then enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The Old Quarter includes 36 old streets each with a name conveying the type of merchandise sold in it.
In the evening we will attend a traditional Water Puppet show. This art form originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists – men and women – stand waist deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move, talk, laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The audience is meant to experience the atmosphere of a village festival.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: ADAMAS HANOI HOTEL – Superior
Day 4: HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE
Stop At: Hue, Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue about 11h00
Upon arrival in Hue, the local guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to the hotel.
In the afternoon, We will visit to the Imperial City, an impressive royal complex built in the 17th century based on the ancient feng shui practice of geomancy. The Imperial City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will visit the Khai Dinh tomb and the colourful Dong Ba market. The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, who ruled between 1916 and 1925, was the last grand imperial tomb in Vietnam. It is almost entirely made of concrete and includes many European architectural details.
Overnight in Hue.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: MONDIAL HUE HOTEL – Superior
Day 5: HUE – HOI AN
Stop At: Perfume River, Hue Vietnam
In the morning we will take a dragon boat trip along the Perfume River. We will stop at the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the Perfume River and was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lang Co, Lang Co, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien – Hue Province
We continue to Lang Co, which we will reach after approximately two hours. Optional lunch at the Lang Co Beach Resort
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
We head on to Hoi An with a photo stop on the summit of the breathtaking Hai Van Pass. In the evening your guide will pick you up for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of Hoi An. . Hoi An old town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as an example of a well preserved South East Asian trading port of the 15th – 19th century. In addition to its unique architecture, it is also noted for its tailors and handicrafts, especially lanterns.
Overnight in Hoi An
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: HOI AN LANTERN HOTEL – Standard
Day 6: HOI AN – DANANG – SAIGON
Stop At: Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Free morning at leisure in Hoi An, then transfer to Danang airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival we transfer to the hotel and then enjoy a city tour to visit Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the beautiful French-style Post Office with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. Visit the famous War Remnants Museum, with armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs and infantry weapons displayed in an outside walled courtyard. Continue to Cholon, the Chinese quarter, and see Binh Tay Market with its big clock tower in the centre. Discover the Thien Hau Pagoda, build by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: LE DUY HOTEL – Deluxe Window
Day 7: EXCURSION TO MEKONG DELTA
Stop At: Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta
We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to Vinh Long Province, which is situated between two branches of the downstream Mekong River.
On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip along the river’s narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. For lunch, we will serve you the local delicacy – Elephant’s-Ear fish. We continue with a visit to the Cai Be floating market before heading back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: LE DUY HOTEL – Deluxe Window
Day 8: HALF DAY TO CU CHI TUNNELS
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Morning departure to the small town of Cu Chi, located 35 km from Saigon (1h30), an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels Network which became legendary during the 1960s for its role in facilitating Viet Cong control of a large rural area. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from the South Vietnamese capital to the Cambodian border; in the district of Cu Chi alone, there were over 250 km of tunnels. The network, parts of which were several stories deep, included innumerable trapdoors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. The tunnels of Cu Chi were built over a period of 25 years beginning in the late 1940s.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Return to Saigon for an afternoon at leisure to stroll around the city, shop in the Ben Thanh market, or enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar of the Rex Hotel (paid for by yourself).
Overnight in Saigon.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: LE DUY HOTEL – Deluxe Window
Day 9: DEPARTURE
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Free time at leisure for last minute shopping before transferring to the airport for departure home
Duration: 6 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
