Vietnam Day Trip Tours

DAY TOUR HO CHI MINH CITY:

DT01: Morning Halfday Tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 for a tour around historic Saigon’s major attractions including the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the gorgeous and classical City Hall; the former US Embassy and the famed Lacquer Works. We return you to your hotel at approximately 12:00.

discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh - amongst the grand old buildings, Stops are included at the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Neo-classical structure dating back to the 19th century, and the beautiful Post Office building , thereafter visit the former Presidential Palace, now Reunification Hall, made famous when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the front gates on 30th April 1975, signalling the end of the Vietnam War. It has changed little since that time and is now retained as a museum. Your tour will include the reception and dining rooms of the President’s quarters, and the basement - still full of ancient America- made telecommunications equipment, strategic military maps lining it’s walls.

You will also visit the colorful Ben Thanh market selling everything from chilies to French bread and, of course, be surrounded by an endless stream of bicycles, cyclos and motorbikes.

Including: English speaking guide, transportation, enrtance fee, A bottle water, lunch with Pho 24

DAY TOUR HANOI:

DT01 : HANOI HALF-DAY TOUR

Option 1: From : 8.00am to 12.00 am

Meeting at your hotel. Visiting:

· Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the final resting place of Uncle Ho, a great man considered as the Father of the Nation who founded the

Vietnam Communist Party and Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1945.

· One Pillar pagoda with its special architecture in 11th century dedicated to Goddess of Mercy.

· Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam built in 1070 in honor of teaching Confucius doctrine as well as place to remain

82 old stone steles.

· Fine Arts museum, a French style building presenting Vietnamese fine Art of the past and modern time.

· Hanoi Old quarter forming since 15th century, with narrow streets bearing names that reflect the business once conducted there:

Silk street, Rice Street and so forth. Return to hotel. End of services.

.DT02: Full Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

This tour is designed for the traveler who wishes to experience “more” of this famous old city. Stops will include the Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, the former US Embassy, the War Remnants Museum.

At approximately 13:00, we pause for lunch at a local Restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues with stops in the Thien Hau Temple, China Town, Binh Tay Wholesale and ends at the amazing Ben Thanh Market. We drop you off at your hotel at about 16:30 that afternoon.

Thereafter visit the former Presidential Palace, now Reunification Hall, made famous when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through the front gates on 30th April 1975, signalling the end of the Vietnam War. It has changed little since that time and is now retained as a museum. Your tour will include the reception and dining rooms of the President’s quarters, and the basement - still full of ancient America- made telecommunications equipment, strategic military maps lining it’s walls.

You will also visit the colorful Ben Thanh market selling everything from chilies to French bread and, of course, be surrounded by an endless stream of bicycles, cyclos and motorbikes.

Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, a bottle water, lunch.

DT03: Cu Chi Tunnels half day

This tour is a visit to old battlefields, the famous tunnels in two last wars. You are picked up at your hotel at 8:00 for the hour long drive towards the Cambodian border in Saigon’s northwestern corner. This now famous tunnel system was once the secret home of thousands of brave people whose ingenuity and persistence defines their movement. An unforgettable experience, you will be returned to your hotel in the early afternoon.

The Cu Chi area is famous for its 200 kilometer network of underground tunnels, which were used by the Viet Cong forces to fight against both the French and later the Americans. From the mid 19940’s onwards, the Viet Cong managed to dig up to 12 meters down on hard soil, using only rudimentary tools. Most tunnels were only 60-70 centimeters wide, and 1.5 meters high, with thick roofs capable of withstanding the weight of tanks or the impact of bombs weighing up to 100 kilograms.

Option 2: From 13.30h to17.00h

Meeting at your hotel. Visiting:

· Tran Quoc pagoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam : first built in 6th century, rebuilt in 15th century with a number of

onks’ funeral monuments in the garden.

· Quan Thanh temple, built in 11th century with a big bronze status of Tran Vo, God of the North whose symbols of power are

snake and tortoise.

· Ngoc Son temple, founded in 18th century, is on an island of Hoan Kiem lake, where as legend says the place King Le Thai To

returned magical sword to God via a tortoise.

· Hanoi Old quarter forming since 15th century, with narrow streets bearing names that reflect the business once conducted there :

Silk street, Rice Street and so forth. Return to your hotel. End of services.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour only

DT02 : HANOI DAY TOUR

Morning: Meeting at your hotel. Visiting:

· Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the final resting place of Uncle Ho, a great man considered as the Father of the Nation who founded the

Vietnam Communist Party and Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1945.

· One Pillar pagoda with its special architecture in 11th century dedicated to Goddess of Mercy.

· Tran Quoc pagoda, one of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam : first built in 6th century, rebuilt in 15th century with a number of

monks’funeral monuments in the garden.

· Quan Thanh temple, built in 11th century with a big bronze status of Tran Vo, God of the North whose symbols of power are

snake and tortoise.

· Army museum which displays scale models of various epic battles from Vietnam’s long military history.

Afternoon: Visiting:

· Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam built in 1070 in honor of teaching Confucius doctrine

as well as place to remain 82 old stone steles recording the history of each Royal Examination

· Ngoc Son temple, founded in 18th century, is on an island of Hoan Kiem lake, where as legend says the place

King Le Thai To returned magical sword to God via a tortoise.

· Hanoi Old quarter. Hanoi Old quarter forming since 15th century, with narrow streets bearing names that

reflect the business once conducted there : Silk street, Rice Street and so forth. End of services.

· 20.00h. Enjoy Water puppet show, a fantastic traditional art .

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour only

DT03 : HANOI - BAT TRANG DAYTOUR

Morning : Meeting at your hotel. Visiting:

· Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the final resting place of Uncle Ho, a great man considered as the Father of the Nation

who founded the Vietnam Communist Party and Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1945.

· One Pillar pagoda with its special architecture in 11th century dedicated to Goddess of Mercy.

· Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam built in 1070 in honor of teaching Confucius doctrine as well as

place to remain 82 old stone steles recording the history of each Royal Examination

· Fine Arts museum, a French style building presenting Vietnamese fine Art of the past and modern time.

· Hanoi Old quarter. Hanoi Old quarter forming since 15th century, with narrow streets bearing names that reflect

the business once conducted there : Silk street, Rice Street and so forth. End of services.

Afternoon:

· Visit to Bat Trang Pottery village, well-known for its 6- century-old traditional art of pottery. Back to Hanoi.

· 20.00h. Enjoy Water puppet show, a fantastic traditional art .

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour only

DT04: PERFUME PAGODA EXCURSION (DAYTOUR)

Morning: Departure for Huong pagoda, about 75km from Hanoi. You will have a nice trip by sampan on the Yen stream to get to the mountain and then, a pilgrimage to a famous Buddhist pagoda: Chua Huong (Perfume pagoda) in the most beautiful grotto in Vietnam. Picnic lunch. Back in Hanoi. End of services.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, 01 picnic lunch only

DT05 : DONG KY - DONG HO – BUT THAP PAGODA - BAT TRANG VILLAGE DAYTOUR

· Dong Ky, the wood-carving village is the first visiting destination where tourists will be amazed and interested by watching professional

woodcarvers ofdifferent ages at work.

· Coming next is Dong Ho village, well-known all over Vietnam for its folk wood printing. Continuing is But Thap pagoda, the cradle of

Vietnamese Buddhism, built in 13th century, in the , in the Tran Dynasty.

· The trip will be more and more interesting by visiting Bat Trang Pottery village, well-known for its 6-century-old traditional art of pottery.

Back in Hanoi.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, 01 picnic lunch only

DT06 TAY PHUONG AND THAY PAGODA - HOA BINH HILL TRIBE (DAY TRIP)

8:00am : Depart to visit Tay Phuong and Thay pagoda, there you can discover the wonderful collection of “Arhat” (monks who attained Nirvana) states, one of the finest exempla of Vietnamese 17th century sculpture.

Excursion to Hoa Binh. Beautiful landscapes. Visit to Muong & Dao hill tribe villages. Back to Hanoi.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, 01 picnic lunch only

DT07 : HOA LU- TAM COC ( HALONG BAY-IN-LAND DAY TRIP )

Hoalu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, 100km from Hanoi. Tourist will visit to Dinh king and Le king’s Temples. Lunch at local restaurant. Then taking sampan sailing along the steam to visit Tam Coc caves which is considered the Halong bay-in-land. Back in Hanoi.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, 01 picnic lunch only

DT08: MAI CHAU-BEAUTIFUL THAI PEOPLE HIIL TRIBLE VILLAGE ( DAY TRIP )

Morning :

Departure for Hoa Binh town. Crossing some passes. Stopover to take photos and enjoy beautiful mountainous view.

Visit hill tribe Dao and Muong village in Hoa Binh. Lunch in local house.

Afternoon:

Continue to Mai Chau valley. Visit the White Thai ethnic minority village with speacial-house-on-stilts. Back to Hanoi.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, 01 picnic lunch only

DT 09 : HALONG BAY – WORLD HERITAGE (DAY TRIP)

Early depart for Halong bay, about 180 km from Hanoi. Upon arrival take boat trip cruising on the Halong bay , one

of the most wonderful sightseeing spots in the world Visiting some wonderful grottoes. Lunch on boat with seafood.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, boat trip, 01 lunch on boat only.

Before visiting the tunnel system, you will be shown a video explaining the history of the tunnels and their design. The Viet Cong used them as a base from which they could launch strategic attacks on the Americans and then seemingly disappear. Unknowingly, the Americans even built a base camp on top of an existing tunnel network, suffering extensive casualties until they discovered their mistake.

The tunnel entrances are well hidden. Many rooms have been opened and ventilated so that you can more easily experience the underground meeting rooms, kitchen, hospital and sleeping areas. More adventurous tunnel explorers can experience an unlit tunnel passage which has not been enlarged for the comfort of visitors!

Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, a bottled water, lunch

Weapon firing of American and Communist forces weapons is available at extra charge!

DT04: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City – Full Day

Why not make a full day of it? After a visit to the famous tunnels (described in DT03) stop off in some of Saigon’s famous attractions before going back to the hotel. We will include Chinatown, the “other famous market (this one in Chinatown) Binh Tay Market and the Thien Hau Pagoda. You will be returned to your hotel before the dinner hour and lunch will be in a lovely Cu Chi local restaurant.

Including: English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, a bottle water and lunch.

DT05: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels – Full Day

The combination of these two sites makes this a most interesting and seemingly other-worldly tour combination. With an 8:00 pickup at your hotel, you will ride through the enchanting Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province the home to the gaudy Holy See Temple of the Cao Dai religion. This unique religion combines elements of many of the world’s faiths and teaches that all religions have the same source and the same desire to discover the beauty of the creator in each person’s heart. You will experience the noon-time ceremony and view the Holy See, the enormous eyeball that represents the purity of the vision. After lunch in a local eatery, the tour will wind its way back towards Saigon with a stop at the Cu Chi unnels, described in the DT03 tour text. In a sense, this tour contrasts the beauty of the human spirit agains the barbarous nature of war. Not to be missed! You will return to the hotel in time for dinner.

Including: English-speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, lunch and bottled water.

DT06: Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho

This eight to nine hour tour will bring you to the delightful and charming rural countryside of the Mekong Delta. With an 8:00 hotel pickup, enjoy the two-hour drive through the rich countryside of Long An and Tien Giang Province. At the provincial capital of My Tho, climb into a boat and begin exploring the sights along this majestic and historic branch of the mighty Mekong, the Song River. Experience the daily life in the village including pole fishing, being rowed in a small boat in the canal and a special visit to a local countryside traditional home. Other features include a traditional music performance and more. Return to Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 17:00 in time for dinner.

Vietnam's 'rice-bowl' the Mekong Delta is a rich fertile region of flat farmland interlaced with thousands of waterways and tributaries of the mighty Mekong. Known locally as Cuu Long, or the 'River of Nine Dragons', the Mekong splits into two reaches as it makes its final path through Vietnam before finally dissipating into the sea. The river provides a lifelong flurry of activity and commerce among its waters and is interspersed with seemingly endless ricefields, colourful floating markets, isolated villages accessed only by boat, and a populace of constantly smiling people.

Travel the bustling highway into the surrounding countryside where you will pass lush rice paddies carefully tended, before boarding your motorised sampan for a unique experience on the mighty Mekong Delta waterways. You will see how, to the people of Delta, the water is a lifeline - the focus of all daily activity - as you journey through a maze of tributaries and fruit plantations. Enjoy a sample of delicious fruit in the shade of a fruit farmer's garden before continuing via even smaller waterways to lunch, where the speciality is a remarkable dish of 'elephants ear fish'.

Including: English speaking guide, transportation, boat trip fees, lunch, fruits, traditional music performance and all entrance fees.

DT07: Mekong Delta One Day Trip to Cai Be Floating Market

Part of the incredible Cai Rang floating market in Vietnam’s Can Tho City, the Cai Be floating market will dazzle you with the incredible array of products and the means of distribution in this ancient market-place. This trip, much like our other tours, is designed to let you experience life here firsthand. Can you imagine the sensation you will feel as you move slowly and quietly through the exotic canals with banks lined by water coconut trees. Life will begin to slow down for you as you become synchronized with the simple and tranquil pace of rural life in this idyllic setting. Unfortunately, you will be dragged back to the relative intensity of Saigon and dropped off at your hotel by 18:30 and in time for dinner.

Including: Transportation, English-speaking guide, boats, lunch and entrance fees

DT08: MeKong Delta – Can Tho – 2d1n

Day 1: Saigon MyTho Can Tho

This trip is designed to place you directly into the lives and lifestyle of the countryside folks of the serene Mekong Delta

Beginning in the morning from Saigon, you will be driven to My Tho City where a boat excursion will deliver you to your lunch restaurant. On the way, you can enjoy the rich countryside of Long An and Tien Giang province. From there, proceed along the canals and waterways to visit an array of sites including temples and local artifact factories and workshops. You will walk along small village road to visit fruit gardens, elementary school, spirits distiller house, fish catching by tackle, and see the daily life of villagers. Take a short drive to Can tho city. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 2: Floating Market, Xeo Quyt Sanactuary

On day two, begin with a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market followed by a return to the hotel for breakfast. You will then depart for an amazing ecological and historical tour of Xeo Quyt (accessed by boat). This ancient tropical forest indeed appears as a floating painting. It once served as a base for forces fighting against the French and Americans, but now is treasured for producing a wonderful ecological system of the alluvial land in the Mekong River's estuary.

Including: Accomodation (twin room sharing) with breakfast at 3* hotel Saigon Cantho hotel / or Cuu Long hotel, meals and transportation as per itinerary, entrance fee, boat trip and an English-speaking guide.

DT 10: HANOI-HALONG 2 DAY 1NIGHT

Day1: Depart for Halong with one stop - over at Dong Trieu ceramic village. Take boat trip on the Halong bay – one of the World Heritage – to visit Thien Cung and Dau Go caves. Enjoy the beautiful scenery. Lunch on boat with seafood. Welcome to hotel. Dinner. Night in Halong.

Day 2: Morning.Back to Hanoi via Hai Phong seaport. Taking the two ferries to cross Cam river and Bach Dang river. End of tour.

Including: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees per tour, boat trip, 01 lunch on boat and 01 dinner at local restaurant . Accommodation from 2 - 4-stars hotel accordingly.