Vietnam World Heritage Discovery In 14 Days

08.30 am. After breakfast, you will meet the private guide and go to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (This one only opens in the morning from 7.30-10.30 am), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh House, One-pillar Pagoda. Then go for a walk to learn about the regular life of the Hanoian at the Ngoc Ha market. you will walk along the small alley, meet the local people, visit family, school, and market. You will keep walking to the Ngoc Ha Pond where there is a Bomber B52 crashed during the Vietnam was. after that, you will return to the car and then keep going to visit the Temple of Literature built in 1070, and the first University of Vietnam which was built in 1076.

Then go to the local restaurant for lunch (your account).

After lunch, you will go to visit the Thang Long Imperial citadel -you will learn the Vietnam history onsite and take a relaxing walk to enjoy the bonsai trees. you also visit the Military commander Bunker and the selections of Vietnam Antique ceramics pottery inside the museum.

After that, you will go to visit the Hoa Lo prison ( known as Hanoi Hilton by the American POWs). then take the Electric car to discover the Hanoi Old Quarter before attending the amusing water puppet performance.

After the water puppet show, you will return to the hotel.

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At 08.00 am. After Breakfast, you will go to visit the ancient capital of Vietnam Ninh Binh – -Trang An. Away from Hanoi city 100 km, Trang An is the New Heritage site for the Cultural and Historical of Vietnam. Within-river systems and Karst mountain ranges surrounded, creating an amazing view by rock formations (known as Halong Bay inland), discovering caves and grottoes systems with stalagmites, and stalactites above your head while you are riding a sampan boat which is a great experience.

Upon arrival at Ninh Binh, you will visit Dinh King and Le King temples in the ancient capital of Viet Nam give you another story of Viet Nam after almost 1000 years dominated by the Chinese.

Then, we are going to Trang An caves for a boat ride. You will settle on the opened-sampan boat. The boat rower takes you along the river to discover caves and grottoes system in a peaceful time.

After the boat trip, you will go to have lunch at the local restaurant and then drive back to Hanoi.

17.00: Check in your hotel and discover Hanoi in your free time.

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8.00: you will check out and meet the driver and guide for the trip to Ha Long Bay, you can enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta countryside on the way.

11:45 – 12:00: Arriving at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.

12:45 – 13:00: Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing, and safety instructions.

13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.

16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

17:30: Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy a cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.

19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

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Stay on The Cruise

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:30: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.

07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.

09:15: Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.

10:00: Lunch is served on board.

12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

15:00 – 15:30: Arrival in Hanoi, you have free time to discover the Hanoi Old Quarter, have dinner (your own budget), and then meet the tour guide and driver again at the meeting point and go to Hanoi train station for the overnight train to Dong Hoi at SE19@20:10-06.24am.

Note: There are 04 sleeping berths in every cabin, if you wish to have your own private cabin, please share with us to book the private cabin, otherwise, you will share the cabin with other people.

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Stay overnight on the Train

Upon arrival at Dong Hoi train Station in the morning, you will meet the private guide and driver and then go to the hotel for check-in ( if the room available) and have breakfast at the hotel.

After that, we will go to the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and go to visit the Phong Nha Cave – the World Heritage UNESCO by Boat.

The Phong Nha Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the world by the British Caving Association. You will enjoy 08 km by boat and 1km inside the cave with wonderful stalactites and stalagmites.

After the boat trip and cave discovery, you will return to the pier and then go to the local restaurant for lunch (your account).

After lunch, you will move to visit one of the most beautiful limestone caves - Thien Duong Cave ( Paradise Cave). you will take a leisure walk, enjoy the view, and discover the cave before going to the hotel and relaxing on the beach.

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Stay at the hotel in Dong Hoi.

After breakfast, you will check out and then start the journey to Hue Imperial City via the Ho Chi Minh Trail and visit some historical sites along the trail as a part of DMZ.

You will stop at Vinh Moc Tunnels and learn about the Vietnam War wit a Museum and experience the tunnel system.

Visit Vinh Moc Tunnels is similar to Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh but the Vinh Moc Tunnels system is much bigger and not as crowded as in Cu Chi Tunnels – I recommend visiting this Vinh Moc Tunnels is better than in Cu Chi Tunnels.

After the tunnels, you will keep driving to Hue before stopping at the Ben Hai - Hien Luong Bridge the temporary border between North & South Vietnam during the Vietnam War from the years 1954-1975.

The bridge was painted in two different colors and now it is still maintained.

after visiting the Hien Luong Bridge, you will keep driving to Hue City.

Arrive in Hue, you will check in at the hotel and then go to the local restaurant for lunch (your account).

After lunch, you will go to visit the Minh Mang Emperor Tomb. Ming Mang is the second Nguyen Emperor, he is a very smart Vietnamese emperor who set up the Nguyen dynasty very strong during his time. then, return to the city and hotel for relaxing.

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Stay at a hotel in Hue city

At 08.00am. After breakfast, you will meet the local guide and driver again for the city tour.

You will go to visit and discover the Hue citadel and the Forbidden City. You will go to visit the Ngo Mon Gate, 09 holy canons which are the symbol for four seasons of the years and five-elements of the universal. Then you will enter the Forbidden City where the 13 Vietnamese Nguyen Dynasty worked and lived.

You will step by step with our guide to learn the life of the Vietnamese King and his family internal section of the Forbidden City.

Visit the Royal Theater, reading section, entertainment section…You also could see the damage to the Royal City during the year 1968 (called Tet Offensive) during the Vietnam- America wartime (American called Vietnam War). After the Royal city discovery. You may wish to experience riding the elephant on the site (your account). Then go to the local restaurant for lunch(your account).

After lunch, you will take the Dragon boat trip along the Perfume River and enjoy the stunning view along with the city. Get off the boat and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. This is the oldest pagoda in Hue city and the monastery which supports the poor kids. Please should not miss walking the Monastery to enjoy the great bonsai garden.

Then, get back to the hotel.

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Stay at the Hotel in Hue city

At 08.00 am. After breakfast, you will check out and then go to Hoi An ancient town.

Upon arrival in Danang City, you will visit the Danang Cathedral, and Cham Pa Museum, take a walk to visit the symbol of Danang – Dragon Bridge, and then go to visit the famous Marble Mountain Complex with a cable car up the Thuy Son Mountain Peak to the observation station to look over the city and Danang bay. The next visit is to Huyen Khong cave to admire the stalagmites and stalactites of the biggest cave here.

We escape the cave to Non-Nuoc Stone Carving village where we observe the skillful handicraftsmen creating their masterpiece by hand. Then go to the hotel in Hoi An for lunch and a walking tour. then, Check in at the hotel and have a rest.

Recommend Discover Hoi An at night time – it is the most colorful with lantern lights.

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Stay at the Hotel in Hoi An town

08.00 am After breakfast, you will meet the private guide and driver and depart from your hotel in Hoi An to My Son sanctuary which was once an imperial city during the Champa dynasty, between the 4^th and the 12th centuries.

It comprises many Champa temples, in a valley roughly two kilometers wide, surrounded by two mountain ranges. It was the site of the religious ceremony of kings of the Champa dynasty and was also a burial place of Champa royals and national heroes. Spend about 1.5 hours to see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works.

In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. after learning and discovering the site with the outstanding guide, you will attend the traditional Apsara Performance with the dancing of Cham girls. after the show, you will return to Danang or Hoi An for lunch(your account).

After lunch, we will take a walk to discover the Japanese Covered Bridge, the beautiful Chinese Assembly Halls, the Ancient House, the Sa Huynh Museum, and the local market. And free shopping if you wish.

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Stay at the Hotel in Hoi An town

After breakfast, you will check out and then meet the driver and guide, and then go to the Danang airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh, you will meet the private guide and driver at the airport and then go to the hotel for check-in ( if the room is available- check-in time is at 14.00 pm).

Then go to the local restaurant for lunch (your account).

After lunch. We will go to visit the famous Independent Palace which is where the French governor and 02 presidents of the Sai Gon regime lived and worked before the year 1975.

Then take a leisurely walk to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Center Post Office before returning to the hotel.

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Stay at the Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

08:00 AM. You will meet your guide and driver and then have a full day exploring Ho Chi Minh City. You will depart to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels system in Ben Duoc.

Cu Chi Tunnels is an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. It took about 25 years to build this underground city, which has living rooms, kitchens, hospitals, weapon factories, storage facilities, and command centers.

The tunnel system was an excellent way for the Vietcong to move around the countryside undetected by the Americans and home to around 10,000 people who lived underground for several years. Then try some local food on-site before the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and your hotel.

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Stay at the Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

At.08.00 am, after Breakfast at the hotel and today you will meet the private guide and driver then transfer to Tourist Boat Station in My Tho.

Cruising on Tien River and seeing four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix. Enjoy fresh coconut juice. Boat runs along with fish farms for the traveler to learn about local people how to feed fishes. Stop at Thoi Son island, go walking around the country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, listen to traditional music.

To sail up Tien River, the boat takes you to Chua Canal belongs to Ben Tre Province, takes a Rowing Boat on a small canal with beautiful scenery of the countryside.

Visit a honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea then ride horse-drawn carriages along a country lane in Quoi Son Village to seeing orchards and local people’s life, Visit To Tan Thach Village to visit the Coconut Candy workshop, come back to the boat and return to My Tho visit Vinh Trang Pagoda before going back to Ho Chi Minh city.

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Stay at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh