Vietnam Travel Guide: Vietnam Travel News

Snack food in Hanoi: less is more

With the fast approach of winter in town, most Hanoi lovers are seeking new places for snack food and their most iconic wintry dishes are nem chua ran (fried fermented pork), banh mi thit xien (grilled pork with toast), or banh chuoi (fried banana cake).

The best food shops in Hanoi are tucked away in very small places, or on really narrow stretches of pavement. It is a common thing to see formally dressed gentlemen sitting in low chairs for their breakfast bowl of pho—an interesting Hanoi eating style. But we are not talking about pho or bun cha, since these great dishes have been introduced to the world many times over. This beautiful city has a lot more to offer those who want to eat like a local.

Pieces of Nem chua are peeled from their banana leaf wrappings, skewered on bamboo, and grilled over charcoal.

Customers sit on plastic chairs while eating and watch the bustle of the streets. The spicy, sour, sweet, and peppery flesh tastes especially apt in winter’s freezing air. This dish is especially popular among teenagers, who are lucky enough to remain undaunted by its somewhat oily nature. Two very popular addresses for nem chua ran are along the very narrow Tạm Thuong (Hang Bong street) and the areas around Nha Chung.

The second dish on my list of favourites is thit xien nuong. The hot meal is typically authentic Vietnamese fast food, easily found in Quang Trung or Ta Quang Buu Street. If you have a chance to visit the Quang Trung location in the afternoon, you should not be surprised by the crowds enjoying their snack food. Fresh and lean pork is grilled until it becomes soft and aromatic. It is a perfect match with toast and pickles.

Unlike the savoury nem chua ran and thit xien nuong, the banh chuoi delivers crispy banana-scented sweetness.

The banh chuoi is a popular Vietnamese dessert recipe. Its main ingredients include banana, oil (or fat), and flour (usually wheat flour), as well as salt, sugar, eggs, honey, or butter. It is easily found in the Old Quarter or even made at home.

These three dishes celebrate the purity of simplicity in the quintessential style of Northern Vietnam. They’re a delicious fast track to much-needed winter warmth, and once you sample even a little, you will always return for more. So goes the saying “less is more”.

(Source: VOV)

Knocking on Quan Ba skydoor

Ha Giang Province is famous for Dong Van Geopark which is recognized as a Karst Plateau Global Geopark by UNESCO.

The gateway to the geopark is called Quan Ba by local people meaning skydoor due to its height and the fact that fog always covers the top, which makes people think it is the door to the sky.

Not only that but it has a magnificent panoramic view of Tam Son City appearing in the green valley below.

It is also the perfect spot to appreciate the beautiful Fairy Twin Mountains which lie in among the rice fields.

Its reverse bowl shape has made the Twin Mountains special from other mountains. The mountains resemble a woman’s breasts - that’s why in local language they call them fairy twins.

It takes around half an hour from Tam Son City to Quan Ba skydoor. The road is poor and is full of large trucks which slow your speed considerably as you have to be very careful to avoid accidents. Tourists can stay at Tam Son City which has nice hotels and restaurants.

In addition to Quan Ba skydoor and Fairy Twin Mountains, tourists may find it interesting to go to Quan Ba market day or the Hop Tien Weaving village of H’Mong minority people.

(Source: SGT)

Stunning Lang Co Bay is real tourist trap

Since being recognized as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world in 2009, Lang Co Bay has become a very popular stop for both international and local tourists.

Covering 10km, Lang Co beach located in Lang Co Town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue Province is next to National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.

It is considered an ideal place for beach lovers. Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that nature can offer with green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, a cool, blue and crystal clear sea.

It can be said that nobody can resist the natural beauty of Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time as well as the chance to play many beach games.

In addition, you will have a good time enjoying seafood with various kinds of shrimp, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel and oysters and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing Village and Chan May scenery.

Lying on the Central Heritage Road, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches are located.

The beauty of Lang Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, Bach Ma National Park and a fishing village in this area always attract many tourists.

Lang Co Town also has many resorts at many levels for tourist accommodation such as Lang Co-Huong Giang Resort, Laguna Lang Co Resort, Thanh Tam, Lang Xanh and Co Do Lang Co tourist areas.

(Source: SG

Different colours of Vietnamese Tea

The way of making and drinking Lotus or Jasmine tea is the treasured custom of Vietnamese people. Every cup of natural flower-scented tea captures a fraction of Vietnam’s rich and vibrant culture.

The Vietnamese habit of taking tea, betel, or a cigarette as a prelude to conversation is even referenced in the folk saying "a quid of betel and areca-nut starts the ball rolling".

Drinking tea, once restricted to the noble classes of society, is now enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

This practice shows to the liberal character of the people’s soul and mannerism. They manifest a belief in the importance of pleasure. Drinking tea is a preliminary ritual for a wide range of important occasions, including conducting business, scholarly meditation, getting acquainted, serving guests at home or at parties, romance, and sometimes just to satisfy one’s thirst.

Tea, known as “trà” in Vietnamese, can be divided into three kinds—dried tea leaves, tea combined with herbal remedies, and tea scented with flowers—each possessed to best advantage. For green tea people prefer brewing it hot and strong and sometimes flavoured with lotus, jasmine, or chrysanthemum flowers. The therapeutic and medicinal functions of tea are well known for its incongruously cooling effect in both hot and cold weather conditions.

The unique and exquisite lotus tea is one variety especially popular during Tet –Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year festival. The people of Tràng An (ancient Hanoi people) were renowned their lotus tea making and drinking. The lotus is seen as a pure and serene flower that gathers the essence of heaven and earth in its scent.

Drinking lotus tea is an elegant feature of Hanoi lifestyle. Locals say they have to pick lotus flowers when they are just in bloom and keep the petals and pistils fresh without a single rip of tear-for a painstaking process of mixing them with green tea leaves many times. It is believed that the best lotus flowers are collected from the ponds of Quảng Bá village near West Lake in Hanoi or from Tịnh Tâm Lake in Huế City because the blossoms grow larger and more fragrant.

Jasmine tea, also made from green tea leaves but scented with jasmine flowers, requires special preparations. The jasmine flowers are harvested during the day and stored in a cool place until nightfall to preserve their full fragrance. They are then layered over green tea leaves and every step of the scenting process is done by hand.

The Vietnamese regard drinking tea as a gesture of hospitality that binds people together. They often invite their friends or neighbours to come over for a chat over a small cup of tea that is commonly sipped to savour its delicious aftertaste.

Nowadays, young Vietnamese generations are inclined to seek the comfort of nostalgia by learning the intricacies of their cultural tradition.

(Source: VOV)

Bai Chay Beach of Halong Bay

Bai Chay Beach in Halong

Bai Chay is a resort located along the coast of Ha Long Bay. This is a windward ocean resort which has a year round average temperature of 200C (680F).

Bai Chay Beach in Halong

Bai Chay is a low gently sloping range of hills that runs along the sea for more than 2 km blended in among the pine trees are large hotels and small villas with distinguished architectural styles. Traveling down the asphalt road along the coast, visitors see long white stretches of sand and green rows of Casuarinas trees, tucked under which are small family-run restaurants. After swimming at the beach, tourists can enjoy cold drinks and cool off in the breeze that sweeps in from the sea.

Vietnam Travel Guide
http://www.vietnamphoenixtour.com

Vietnam Tour Highlight Package 20 days

Vietnam tour package shows the hidden charms of Hanoi, the beauty of Ha Long Bay, the mystery Sapa, the World Heritage Sites of Hue citadel and Hoi An ancient town. Finally travel to the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, the mighty Mekong Delta.

Price from: US$ 1290.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and be transferred to hotel in Center of Hanoi Capital. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Tour (B, L)

PM: Lunch box will be ready after that. Going down and then get to Thien Tru Quay to visit more beautiful and precious sculptures, taking photos, worshipping, getting on boat again back to Duc wharf.
Driving back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi City Tour - Sapa (B, L)

AM: Getting started from your hotel for Hanoi tour, driving to visit Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the Vietnamese great father or uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt House – where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969, the next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave One Pillar Pagoda and transfer to West Lake, visit Tran Quoc pagoda then having lunch.

PM: After lunch, you will be transferred to visit the Temple of literature. Continue to visit Museum of Ethnology – the most interesting museum in Hanoi with many different things relating the 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. After that, you will visit Hoan Kiem lake (Restore Sword Lake). The last place of the tour is taking a walk for few minutes to visit The old quarter of Hanoi, finally enjoy Vietnam traditional water puppet show within one hour, having dinner then night train to Sapa. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 4: Sapa Home-stay Tour (B, L, D)

AM: The train arrives in Lao Cai around 6.00 AM, We drive up to Sapa about 50 minutes on Car / Van, you will be taken to a small guesthouse for a morning showers then your breakfast at a local restaurant here. After breakfast & short morning beak, we start trekking from Sapa town. Our trekking route is from here to through the villages of Hmong and Zay people, chances to meet the locals working on the mountainsides or the rice terraces, kids ride on back of buffalo, to take photograph ofpicturesque valleys & awesome scenery. We have picnic lunch on trekking route.

After lunch keep on trekking to Ta Van village of Zay people, where you will be warmly welcomed by the host, share the dinner with them, and stay at their traditional wooden house. Have dinner and homestay in Tavan village at Dzay family.

Day 5: Sapa Tour - Ta Van Village (B, L)

AM: After breakfast; we are on the beaten track to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dzao minority via the paths between terraces and through bamboo forests. Visit silver waterfall and suspension Rattan Bridge, visit the people in the village and then cross Muong Hoa River up to the mountain to visit the last village of the trek - Supan village of the H\'mong then having picnic lunch.
PM: Get back to Sapa by Car / Van. On the way back, enjoy visiting the ancient stone circle where stones are decorated with ancient carvings. Check in hotel. and your free time to exploreSapa town. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

AM: Breakfast, visit village of the black H\'mong (Cat Cat village), walk around visiting people in the village and the hydroelectric power station built by the French in the old days.Back town have lunch

PM: Check out hotel, free to explore the town. At about 5 PM. drive to Lao Cai station for a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 7: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: After breakfast at hotel, our van will pick you up and we start our 4-hours drive to Halong City stopping on the way for some refreshments and local hospitality. Upon arrival at Halong City, we transfer to our boat for a cruise in the stunning Halong Bay. Sea food lunch will be served on board.

PM: After lunch we will have opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful caves of Halong, Surprise Cave. From here we take our boats to the Ti Top Beach, where we can have a swim or climb up to the top of the island for outstanding panoramic view of the Bay. Stay overnight on cruise.

Day 8: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi- Hue (B, L)

Enjoying sunrise breakfast and cruising around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks …Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking up-dropping off passengers and keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short break before en route to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel around 4:30 PM.
Some free time for dinner until transfer time to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, driver will pick you up and transfer to Hue City Center. Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue City Tour - Boat Trip (B, L)

AM: Pick you up at 8.00am from the hotel in Hue central, then transfer to the pier for a motor dragon boat ride along Perfume river, the first impression is a green and peaceful on both side of the river. First stop at Thien Mu pagoda, the magnificent architecture was found in 17th century. Transfer back to Hue city centre to visit the Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynasty Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace. Enjoy lunch at Vietnamese restaurant for special dishes in Hue Vietnam.
PM: After lunch, visit King’s Tombs of Tu Duc, and handicraft villages such as conical hat making, bronze-casting, incense-making village and last visit at Ming Mang Tomb. Return to hotel at 5pm. Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: Hue - Hoi An Tour by Bicycle (B)

AM: Our driver take you to Hoi An Old Town, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have break. Check in hotel and have lunch by you.
PM: Going to our office in Hoi An by yourself, and join with group for bicycle tour. Spend half day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridges. Going back Hoi An around 5:30 PM Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An - My Son Holy Land Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide will come to meet you at your hotel at 8.00 am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia\'s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Have lunch on boat, Hoi An tour ends around 3 PM. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12: Hoi An - Saigon City Tour (B)

AM: Our driver pick you up at the hotel and 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.
PM: Our 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 in Saigon.

Day 13: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels Tour - Tay Ninh Caodaism (B, L)

Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi district, and Tay Ninh Province. Upon arrival in Cu Chi district, make a couple of stops for photo opportunities and a visit to a rice paper making factory at Tan Phu Trung Village. Experience ourselves the underground village of Cu Chi guerrilla fighters, which is simply a network of tunnels built during the long years of wars. Continue to drive another an hour and half from Cu Chi towards Tay Ninh to visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple, and attend the noon time service with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail; photo opportunities during the ceremony. Drive back to Saigon around 7 pm. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 14: Saigon - Mekong Delta Tour - Can Tho (B, L, D)

AM: Leave Saigon for My Tho. My Tho is located on the northern banks of the Mekong river and is the closest town in the Delta area to Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of the town close to the river there is a large market that sells just about anything that can be eaten or is used in day to day business. Around the My Tho area you will find a maze of small canals that can be explored on one of the many organized boat tours. Enjoy a boat ride on the MekongRiver and visit an orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a visit to a snake farm and then continue driving to Can Tho. Check-in hotel and stay overnight in Can Tho.

Day 15: Can Tho - Cai Rang floating Market - Chau Doc (B, L, D)

After breakfast, boarding a motor boat for a long distance trip to discover the area\'s largest floating marketplace...on water! Then cruising through small channels to visit a rice noodle making village, a large rice mill.
After this, our bus takes you to Chau Doc. On the way, we will stop at Long Xuyen to visit Crocodile farm. And we will continue to Chau Doc. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 16: Chau Doc - Phu Quoc Island (B)

AM: Breakfast at your own. Our driver take you to Rach Gia Harbor to get on Express boat to PhuQuoc Island. Arrive in Phu Quoc, check in hotel. Take a rest. Have lunch at local restaurant.

The rest of this day is free time to visit some site by yourself in Phu Quoc Town as: Hung Long Pagoda, Thatch Spring, Ham Ninh fishing village (enjoy fresh seafood by yourself). Free time for sea bathing at hotel’s beach. Overnight in Phu Quoc island.

Day 17: Phu Quoc Island Tour (B, L)

AM: After breakfast at the hotel, drive to An Thoi village for visiting the best famous fish sauce factory. Then visit Phu Quoc vestige prison; War Memorial and a famous underground work grow Australian pearl. Have lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch, being free for shopping snail shell & coral. Relax yourself at the beach. Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.

Day 18: Phu Quoc Island Relaxation (B)

Breakfast at the resort. Full day at leisure for beach activities. Lunch & dinner on guest\'s acount. Overnight in Phu Quoc island.

Day 19: Phu Quoc Island - Flight to Saigon (B)

Breakfast. Free at leisure. Pick up & transfer to Phu Quoc airport for take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh. Arrive in Saigon city. The rest of day is free time for you to go shopping in Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 20: Saigon Departure (B)

Some free time for shopping or strolling around the city until transfer time to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of services.

Vietnam Tour Highlight Package 20 days

Travel to Vietnam with Holiday Tour 15 days

Vietnam holiday tour package introduces you to the highlights of Vietnam from South to North with the sparkling clear waters of Nha Trang and Ha Long Bay to the exciting of Saigon to quiet, introspective Hanoi and the world heritage - Hoi An Old Town.

Price from: US$ 950.00

Day 1: Saigon Arrival

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon). Meet & Greet at international Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Sai Gon. . The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 2: Saigon City Tour (B, L)

AM. Pick up at your hotel to visit Reunification Hall which was the residence of the President of the former South Vietnam until 1975. We have guide who speaks your language to tell you important historical facts about this building and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral (built in 1877), General Post Office, City Hall.
PM: Continue visiting War Crime Museum, China town is the biggest Chinese community and Binh Tay market is wholesale market. With a stop for a while at a lacquer shop, you can buy some gifts for your friends, beloved relative. Saigon tour will end around at 17:00. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 3: Saigon - Mekong Delta Tour - Can Tho (B, L, D)

Day 4: Mekong River Tour - Saigon (B, L)

Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong river to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 5: Saigon - Train to Nha Trang (B)

Free at your leisure in this morning. In the afternoon we board the SE2 Reunification Express at 14.40 PM, traveling through the lush green paddy fields up the coast, arriving in the resort of Nha Trang in the evening. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang Islands and Beach Tour (B, L)

AM: Pick up from the hotel transfer to the Cau Da harbor get on the boat to sail out. First diving sites are located around the bay of Nha Trang. We will visit fascinating Hon Chong Island (Husband islet) Rock and The Oceanographic institute featuring an aquarium full of colorful marine life including seashore and tropical reef fishes.
PM: After lunch we take boat trip to HonTam Island, a new beach paradise in Nha Trang, where you can swim, scuba dive, and fishing or do other water sports or just relax on the beach. Come back and overnight in Nhatrang.

Day 7: Nha Trang - Night train to Da Nang (B)

This day you are free to continue relax in the finest beach in Vietnam (optional lunch) until time transfer to Nha Trang railway station for SE1 night train to Danang at 21.00pm. Overnight on the train.

Day 8: Da Nang - Hoian Tour by Bicycle (B)

AM: Our driver take you to Hoi An Old Town, check in hotel and have lunch by you.
PM: Going to our office in Hoi An by yourself, and join with group for bicycle tour. Spend half day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridges. Going back Hoi An around 5:30 PM. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoian City Tour - Boat Trip (B, L)

AM: Picking up at your hotel and start walking to the old town area, where you will visit Japanese bridge, Tan Ky old house, assembly hall.., enjoy Hoian’s traditional dance and folk song. Having lunch at Local Restaurant
PM: After lunch, take you to the dock for Thu bon river cruise to some traditional craft villages of:
Kim Bong wooden carving village,Thanh Ha pottery village, Cam Nam fishing village. Arrive back the dock around 3 PM. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi (B)

AM: Free at leisure until transferring to the airport for flight to Da Nang. Check-in hotel upon arrival. The rest of this day will take time to explore Hanoi charm city by you.Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 11: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel for Hanoi tour. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda~ founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
PM: After lunch to visit the Ethnology Museum continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070 it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. We finish the relaxing but informative day by attending a very nice show of water puppet; which will show you lots of Vietnamese traditional customs and cultures. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 12: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: Pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong Bay board on Cruiser . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 13: Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island Tour (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee on boat. Transfer to Cat Ba Island for trekking in Cat Ba National Park and Quan Y Cave. Enjoy lunch at restaurant in the town. Afternoon free at your leisure for swimming or sunbathing on the beach in Cat Ba Island or walk around to discover Cat Ba Town. Overnight in Cat Ba Island

Day 14: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi (B, L)

Having breakfast at the hotel before transfer to the junk. Climbing up to Sung Sot Cave which is the most famous cave in HalongBay. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. Continue cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30.We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at habour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 15: Hanoi - Departure (B)

Some free time for shopping or strolling around the city until transfer time to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of services.

Travel to Vietnam with Holiday Tour 15 days

Vietnam Highlight Tour Package 7 days

Vietnam highlight tour package offersthe most well known tourist destinationsin Vietnam highlighting the historical sites in different cities: Hanoi 1000 Year Old Quarter, the beauty of Halong Bay, and the busting and metropolis in Saigon City.

Price from: US$ 455.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. The rest of this day will take time to explore Hanoi charm city by you. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel for Hanoi Tour. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
PM: After lunch to visit the Ethnology Museum continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070 it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. We finish the relaxing but informative day by attending a very nice show of water puppet; which will show you lots of Vietnamese traditional customs and cultures. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: Pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 4: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Saigon (B, L)

Day 5: Saigon City Tour (B, L)

Day 6: Saigon - Mekong Delta Tour (B, L)

7:45 – 8:00: Pick you up at the hotel and travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam\'s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh City around 6:00 PM. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 7: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels Tour - Departure (B)

This is the opening day of the tour because it depends on your flight schedule. If your flight time in the afternoon, we will have a half day to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels - a network of 200km long underground dug-out which was being used during the Vietnam - USA war.Until time, transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. End of service.

Vietnam Highlight Tour Package 7 days

North Vietnam Travel Package 10 days

North Vietnam travel package is designed specifically for travelers interested in exploring and adventure. Besides the well-known destinations like Hanoi, Halong and Sapa, tourists can explore the life and culture of people of the Northwest.

Price from: US$ 510.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and be transferred to hotel in Center of Hanoi Capital. The rest of this day will take free time to explore Hanoi charm city by you. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Tour (B, L)

PM: Lunch box will be ready after that. Going down and then get to Thien Tru Quay to visit more beautiful and precious sculptures, taking photos, worshipping, getting on boat again back to Duc wharf. Driving back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Sapa (B, L)

Day 4: Sapa Home-stay Tour - Ta Van Village (B, L, D)

Day 5: Sapa Tour - Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

PM: Check out hotel, free to explore the town. At about 5 PM. drive to Lao Cai station for a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

This morning we will depart Hanoi at 8.00am for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Halong City. On the way, we will stop for refreshments and a chance to buy hand-made souvenirs at a handicraft center run to raise money for disabled people. Upon arriving in Ha Long City, take all stuff we move to our junk, check in private cabin with A/C, following fresh sea lunch while boat cruising through amazing landscape of cliff stone mountains emerge from green crystal water, spend the afternoon time for visiting biggest cave, swimming, relaxing at the beach other enjoy kayaking to explore lagoon, dinner and overnight in cruise.

Day 7: Halong Bay Tour with Kayaking (B, L, D)

After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat.

Day 8: Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Island Tour (B, L, D)

Rise early for another chance to swim or rise later and have breakfast at your leisure. The boat will drop you off at Gia Luan pier on Cat Ba island.
Morning: A bus will take you to Cat Ba national park for some hiking or cycling. After the excursion, you will head towards Cat Ba town to check – in at the hotel on Cat Ba. Lunch will be served at the hotel.
Afternoon: You can relax at the hotel, shop along the sea-side strip, visit Cat Co beaches or go for a trip to Monkey Island with your tour guide. Free time in the evening to explore the town. Overnight in Cat Ba Island.

Day 9: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)

Rise early to enjoy the sunrise or sleep a little longer, but check out is at 08:45. We will head back to Gia Luan pier by bus and board the boat to make our way back to Halong harbor. Lunch will be served on the boat. Drive to Ha Noi: 4 hours with a short break on the way, you will be dropped off at your hotel at around 16:30. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi Departure (B)

Some free time for shopping or strolling around the city until transfer time to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of services.

orth Vietnam Travel Package 10 days

North Vietnam Tour Package 8 days

North Vietnam tour package gives you the pleasant experience in the North, Vietnam. The smiles of the Dzao people in Sapa attracts visitors to the Northwest, the spectacular caves created by limestone in Ha Long are the highlights of the 8 day tour.

Price from: US$ 380.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and be transferred to hotel in Center of Hanoi Capital. The rest of this day will take free time to explore Hanoi charm city by you. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Tour (B, L)

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: Our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Halong Bay through the country side of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Upon arrival, aboard Cruiser, fresh seafood lunch (vegetable menu available) would be served while the boat is gliding out.

A short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for the famous Sung Sot Cave, followed by fun kayaking around the area. As the sun sets over the bay, you are free to swim from the boat or just relax on sundeck with your favorite drink. Dinner is served with typically local seafood. Overnight on board.

Day 4: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Sapa (B, L)

Rise up for a breath taking on sundeck, be ready with your camera for a stunning vista in the serene bay. We visit an island and relax on its beach, or walk up to the top for the panoramic view of the anchorage area. You learn recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food on sundeck just before lunch time. Lunch would be served when cruising back to the harbor. Our driver is waiting on the harbor to take you back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel around 16h:30.
You have some free time for dinner, until time our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi Station to get the night train to Lao Cai station. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 5: Sapa Home-stay Tour - Lao Chai Village (B, L, D)

AM: Our bus and tour guide pick up at Lao Cai Station early morning then transfer to Sapa. Have breakfast and shower in hotel before the trip starts. Trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Black HMong . Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van village to visit the Day people, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area, where you stay overnight in a local Dzay family.

Day 6: Sapa Tour - Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the Dzay family, trek to visit Cat Cat and Sin Chai village of the Black Hmong. Picnic lunch at a waterfall and this is a chance to see the hydroelectric power station established by the French. Back to Sapa and get fresh with a shower in the hotel day room then transfer to Lao Cai Station for the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 7: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

Arrival Hanoi in early morning, you will take the bath and have breakfast before Hanoi tour starts. AM: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel. Then visit We will drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hour to visit: Ho Chi Minh\'s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and one pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature - Vietnam first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education. Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.

PM: You will visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam 54 Ethnic minority peoples. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. We finish the relaxing but informative day by attending a very nice show of water puppet; which will show you lots of Vietnamese traditional customs and cultures. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi Departure (B)

Some free time for shopping or strolling around the city until transfer time to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of services.

North Vietnam Tour Package 8 days

Northern Vietnam Highlight Tour 7 days

Northern Vietnam tour package is suitable for your time plan to visit Northern Vietnam. You will learn about the culture, history, and landscape as the ancient history of Hanoi culture, the poetic splendor of Halong Bay, and quiet contemplation of Sapa.

Price from: US$ 350.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and be transferred to hotel in Center of Hanoi Capital. The rest of this day will take free time to explore Hanoi charm city by you. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

Day 3: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Sapa (B, L)

Day 4: Sapa Home-stay Tour - Lao Chai Village (B, L, D)

Day 5: Sapa Tour - Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the Dzay family, trek to visit Cat Cat and Sin Chai village of the Black H\'mong. Picnic lunch at a waterfall and this is a chance to see the hydroelectric power station established by the French. Back to Sapa and get fresh with a shower in the hotel\'s day room then transfer to Lao Cai Station for the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

Arrival Hanoi in early morning, you will take the bath and have breakfast before Hanoi tour starts. AM: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel. Then visit We will drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hour to visit: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and one pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature - Vietnam first university dating back to 1070. Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi Departure (B)

Some free time for shopping or strolling around the city until transfer time to the airport for your flight to the next destination. End of services.

Northern Vietnam Highlight Tour 7 days

Halong - Sapa tour from Hanoi 6 days

Ha Long Bay and Sapa are two popular destinations in Northern Vietnam, but when any visitor to Vietnam can hardly ignore them. You get great experience while overnight in Cruise in Halong Bay or overnight at home-stay in Sapa.

Price from: US$ 290.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and be transferred to hotel in Center of Hanoi Capital. You will enjoy the Water Puppet Show which will show you lots of Vietnamese traditional customs and cultures. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: Our guide will meet you at your hotel and take to Halong Bay. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong board Halong bay Cruise . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 3: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Sapa (B, L)

Enjoying sunrise breakfast and cruising around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks …Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking up-dropping off passengers and keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short break before en route to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel around 5:00 PM.
20h00: Our Tour Guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to the Ha Noi Train Station to get the night train to Lao Cai station. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 4: Sapa Home Stay Tour - Ta Van Village (B, L, D)

Day 5: Sapa Tour - Cat Cat village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

AM: Breakfast, visit village of the black Hmong (Cat Cat village), walk around visiting people in the village and the hydroelectric power station built by the French in the old days.Back town have lunch
PM: Check out hotel, free to explore the town. At about 5 PM. drive to Lao Cai station for a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 6: Hanoi City Tour - Departure (B, L)

This is the opening day of Hanoi tour because it depends on your flight schedule. If your flight time in the afternoon, we will have a half day to visit Hanoi Capital. You will visit Ho Chi Minh Museum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, and Quan Thanh temple. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). End tours at Hanoi Airport for your flight onward.

Halong - Sapa tour from Hanoi 6 days

North Vietnam Tour Package 5 days

This tour program combines sightseeing of Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island, an impressive and poetic island island located on Ha Long Bay. You will have the exciting experience with overnight in cruise in Halong Bay and hotel in Cat Ba Island.

Price from: US$ 240.00

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide will pick up at your hotel. Then we have a two hour drive through the picturesque countryside and back roads to the village of Duc , where we get on a small boat for a one hour trip up Yen Vy stream to Thien Tru Quay . You may trek up (or take cable car) to the mountain to Perfume Pagoda.
PM: Lunch box will be ready after that. Going down and then get to Thien Tru Quay to visit more beautiful and precious sculptures, taking photos, worshipping, getting on boat again back to Duc wharf. Driving back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3 : Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

08.00 – 8:15 AM: Our guide will meet you at your hotel and take to Halong Bay. On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong board Halong bay Cruise . Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner . After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm. Overnight on Cruise.

Day 4: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi (B, L)

Day 5: Hanoi City Tour - Departure (B, L)

This is the opening day of the tour because it depends on your flight schedule. If your flight time in the afternoon, we will have a half day to visit Hanoi Capital. You will visit Ho Chi Minh Museum, His House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, and Quan Thanh temple. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). Hanoi tour ends at Hanoi Airport for your flight onward.

North Vietnam Tour Package 5 days

North Vietnam Highlight Tour 8 days

North Vietnam tour is a travel package designed for our travelers to experience the major tourist attractions in northern Vietnam such as Halong Bay and Sapa. The tour also shows the travelers different aspects of Vietnamese normal life.

Price from: US$ 400.00

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)

On arrival at Hanoi International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in town. Welcome dinner at a lovely restaurant in the Old French Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening enjoy a Vietnamese food in the restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

The colonial capital city Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi\'s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh\'s Mausoleum and his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby, and the Old Quarter also known as the 36 streets and guilds. Also on the tour - the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple and one of the city\'s museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Enjoy the Water Puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Tour (B, L)

AM: Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Then take 2 hours road trip. Then you take row-boat trip to go visit that land on the Yen stream “romantic time” about 1 hour to Thien Tru harbor. Then you will enjoy time to trekking go up and down visit the main cave so nice step by step you will arrive Huong Tich cave on the top of the mountain. To see Golden-Silver tree rice stuck….One hour down. Have lunch at bottom mountain in restaurant beside.

PM: After lunchtime, you will see the Heaven Kitchen pagoda and to know about Buddhism ancient architectural at Le Dynasty. Then you will come back by row-boat-trip and 2 hour road trip to Hanoi and arrive at about 18h00. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L, D)

AM: After breakfast at hotel, our van will pick you up and we start our 4-hours drive to Halong Bay stopping on the way for some refreshments and local hospitality. Upon arrival at Halong City, we transfer to our boat for a cruise in the stunning Halong Bay. Sea food lunch will be served on board.

Day 5: Halong Bay Tour - Hanoi - Sapa (B, L)

Enjoying sunrise breakfast and cruising around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks …Stopping at Gia Luan Dock for picking up-dropping off passengers and keeping on another side toward Halong harbor. Feel ready to have lunch on board and enjoy the rest of the boat trip. Arriving at Halong dock have short break before en route to Hanoi. Arrival back at your hotel around 4:30 PM.
Some free time for dinner until transfer time to Hanoi train station. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 6: Sapa Home-stay Tour - Ta Van village (B, L, D)

Day 7: Sapa Tour - Cat Cat village - Hanoi (B, L, D)

PM: Check out hotel, free to explore the town. At about 5 PM. drive to Lao Cai station for a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight in soft sleep train.

Day 8: Departure Hanoi (B)

Early arrive in Hanoi station at around 6:00 am. Pick up and transfer to Hanoi airport for your onward flight. End of tour.

North Vietnam Highlight Tour 8 days

City tour Hanoi, Hanoi City tour full day trip

Hanoi is a city with over thousand years old has an ancient beauty to the old town was built by the French. Besides, Hanoi has also gathered many scenic and historic, popular destinations such as Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum...

Price from: US$ 35.00

Hanoi City tour 1 day trip highlights:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum:Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the embalmed body of the \'father of the modern state\', \'liberator of the Vietnamese people\' and beloved public figure is displayed. The body of Ho Chi Min is enclosed in a glass case, the traditional way to honor famous communist leaders...

Hanoi Temple of Literature: The Temple of Literature (or Van Mieu) is one of Hanoi\'s highlights. The temple, an example of ancient Vietnamese architecture, was originally built in 1070 to honor scholars and literacy men...

Hoan Kiem Lake: A beautiful basket of flowers inside Hanoi, a mirror-like green lake, a place of love, etc. are converged in Hoan Kiem Lake – the core of Hanoi!

Hanoi Old Quater: There’s an old Vietnamese saying, “Hanoi has thirty-six streets and guilds - Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street…”. Inside a modern and dynamic city, there appears an antique quarter, the Hanoi’s Old Quarter – the represented eternal soul of the city...

One Pillar Pagoda: Amongst a number of beauty-spots in Hanoi, the One-Pillar Pagoda (one of Vietnam’s two most iconic pagodas, side by side the Perfume Pagoda) is a popular tourist attraction.

Vietnam Ethnology Museum: Almost no foreign tourists to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look into a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s life.

Hanoi City tour day trip overview:

Hanoi capital is located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there. Sightseeing with a Local Guide; water puppets performance; visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, take a “cyclo” ride through the Old Quarter.

Tour itinerary:

AM : 08:00-08:30 Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi . Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist dating from the Ly Dynasty) and Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam). Lunch.

PM : After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Vietnam first university constructed in 1070 gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam past.We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son temple. For the end of the tour is the show of Water Puppet.Tour ends around around 16: 30.

Perfume Pagoda Tour day trip

Perfume Pagoda is located in southwest of Hanoi which boasts the highest section of lime-stone mountains in Vietnam. The pagoda itself is situated in a huge cave built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat as there are no roads.

Price from: US$ 35.00

Perfume Pagoda Tour day trip highlights:

Perfume Pagoda is one among the largest and unique religious sites in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Hanoi, right banks of Day River, northern Vietnam. It comprises a complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines built into the limestone cliffs of Perfume Mountian (Hương Sơn), scattering alongside the mountain up to the peak. The complex’s center is right inside Huong Tich cavern (or in other words, Inside Pagoda).

Perfume Pagoda festival: Huge numbers of pilgrims flock to the site during Perfume Pagoda festival, which begins in the middle of the first lunar month and lasts until the middle of the third one (or from February till March) in order to pray for happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Also, it is a very popular opportunity for young couples to meet and for numerous budding romances to be formed.

On this special occasion, a wide range of traditional cultural activities is incorporated. Perfume pagoda is not only a religious site, but a great sight-seeing spot in Vietnam as well.

Perfume Pagoda day trip overview:

The Perfume Pagoda is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. Every spring, after the Vietnamese New Year, thousands of Vietnamese pilgrims come here to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through the year. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat and foot, as there are no roads into this area. You will glide along scenic waterways and walk up steep mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area over the last centuries.

Tour itinerary:

AM: 08:00 – 08:30 AM Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Then take 2 hours road trip. Then you take row-boat trip to go visit that land on the Yen stream “romantic time” about 1 hour to Thien Tru harbor. Then you will enjoy time to trekking go up and down visit the main cave so nice step by step you will arrive Huong Tich cave on the top of the mountain. To see Golden-Silver tree rice stuck….One hour down. Have lunch at bottom mountain in restaurant beside.

PM: After lunchtime, you will see the Heaven Kitchen pagoda and to know about Buddhism ancient architectural at Le Dynasty. Then you will come back by row-boat-trip and 2 hour road trip to Hanoi and arrive at about 18h00.