World Heritage Sites of Vietnam

12 days / 11 nights

Overview

This trip is ideal for those who have an interest in the cultural heritage of Vietnam. We begin our tour in Halong bay a most famous World heritage site in Vietnam and finish in the picturesque town of Hoi An, one of South-East Asia's major trading ports between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Itinerary

VIETNAM WORLD HERITAGES SITES TOUR

(12 days / 11 nights)
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Asiana local tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals included: None
Day 02: Hanoi - Halong bay
After breakfast at hotel, we depart for Halong bay 3.5 hours road trip, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the junk cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 03: Halong bay - Hanoi
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 04: Hanoi - Hue
Transferring to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the Imperial Citadel with Forbidden Royal City like in Beijing. Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 05: Hue - DMZ - Phong Nha
Depart for the demilitarized zone in the early morning. The area south of the DMZ was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles during the American War. Places of military significance in the area include Quang Tri, the Rock pile, Dakrong Bridge, Ho Chi Minh Trails, Khe Sanh, Lang Vay, Hien Luong Bridge at 17 Parallel and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, continue to Dong Hoi city for hotel check in and free at your leisure. Overnight in Dong Hoi.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 06: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Hue
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Phong Nha - Ke Bang - classified as the world heritage site. Take a boat trip on Son river to vist the Phong Nha caves. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the cave. After 700m, a large dry passage appears, allowing you to discover the cave on foot for a further 500m. You will also have a chance to explore the remains of Cham Altars and the inscriptions inside. Transfer back to Hue on Ho Chi Minh road. Overnight in Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 07: Hue
In the morning, we will take boat trip along the scenic Perfume River for sightseeing and next stop will be the famous Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight in Hue.

Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 08: Hue - Danang - Hoi An
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 09: Hoi An
Morning tour to visit local market and boat trip on Thu Bon River to visit handicraft villages. Back to hotel and you will be free at leisure on the beach or wandering around the town for the rest of day. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 10: Hoi An - My Son sanctuary
After breakfast at hotel, morning transfer to visit the fascinating Cham Museum in center city of Danang. Continue your trip to visit My Son sanctuary - a UNESCO World heritage, 75 km far away from Danang city. You can explore the architecture of Cham style. Transfer back to Hoi An and the rest of the day is at your leisure, enjoy at the Cua Dai beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 11: Hoi An - Saigon
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business. The tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to hotel to refresh for a while and today you will visit all interesting sites and landmarks in Saigon City. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral and short visit to French built Post Office nearby, and then we will proceed to see the Reunification Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace governed by the US-pro government of Republic of Vietnam. Touring the building and then we will visit the War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War. Overnight at hotel in Saigon City.
Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 12: Saigon departure
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight to your home. End of service.
Meals included: Breakfast

Cost

Tour cost is upon your request !
You are interested in of this tour, please feel free to contact us at booking@asianatravel.com.vn or info@asianatravel.com.vn. One of our staffs will contact you within 24 hours when we receive your request.
We are here to meet and exceed all of your requirements and expectations !

Trip note

* Tour code: VNAD-19
 
* Services incldued:
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on twin/double sharing room basic
One overnight on deluxe junk on Halong bay
Private transportation with deluxe A/C vehicle on tours
Airticket Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city with economy class and airport taxes
Boat trip on Huong river in Hue, boat trip on Thu Bon river and boat trip visit Phong Nha caves.
Entrance fees on tour
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking guides
All government taxes and operation fees
Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus
 
* Services excluded:
Vietnam visa
International flights to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh city and airport taxes
Drinks & Other personal expenses
Travel insurance
Early check-in and late check-out
Tipping/gratuities
Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Destination Info

Mausoleum Uncle HoThe Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
The people of Vietnam regained independence and broke away from China in AD 938 after their victory at the Battle of B?ch Ð?ng River (938). Successive dynasties flourished along with geographic and political expansion deeper into Southeast Asia, until it was colonized by the French in the mid-19th century. Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a Communist victory in 1975.
Emerging from this prolonged military engagement, the war-ravaged nation was politically isolated. The government’s centrally planned economic decisions hindered post-war reconstruction and its treatment of the losing side engendered more resentment than reconciliation. In 1986, it instituted economic and political reforms and began a path towards international reintegration. By 2000, it had established diplomatic relations with most nations. Its economic growth had been among the highest in the world in the past decade. These efforts culminated in Vietnam joining the World Trade Organization in 2007 and its successful bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2008.

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Hanoi capital city

Ho Chi Minh mausoleum

Halong bay

Halong bay

Hue citadel

Hoian ancient town

Nha Trang beach

Hoian ancient town

Ho Chi Minh city

Notre Dame Cathedral

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