Vietnam Highlights Tour 8-Day

Detailed itinerary for Vietnam tour package, Book Vietnam highlights tour package. Reasonable price, No hide cost, Best services, Pro, Unique organized tour. Book Today! To get Special Price, Save cost. Vietnam Tour Package 8 days includes all main tourist attractions of the North, Central and South. Explore Vietnam’s key sites and get a taste for the rich culture, history and the stunning natural beauty. Discover Hanoi’s colonial elegance, the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, Hue’s Ancient Citadel, Hoian’s tranquility and the modern bustle of Saigon on this 8-day journey that undoubtedly will provide you insights into traditional Vietnamese life.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Our driver and tour guide will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel in the city central. Check-in the hotel and take a rest. In the afternoon, take a walk around the center, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture – followed by a welcome dinner at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants. Overnight in the hotel..

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Halong.

After having breakfast at the local restaurant, enjoy a half day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital, before driving through the countryside of the Red River Delta to the magical Halong Bay. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Take a closer look into the heart and soul of Hanoi through its key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house), the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature, the Fine Arts Museum. In the afternoon, leave the bustle of the big city and drive to Halong Bay (3 to 4 hours drive). Arrival in Halong city,then check in the hotel room and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Hoian.

Start the day by enjoying the day cruise on Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters, located in the Gulf of Tonkin. After breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the Halong harbor to board your private junk cruise for a 4-hour journey. Cruise along the calm waters, between looming, limestone outcrops to visit Dau Go Cave “Grotto of the Wooden Stakes”, where, in 1288, one of Vietnam’s most famous generals, Tran Hung Dao, stored hundreds of stakes before battling the invading Mongolian army. A short walk away, visit the newly discovered Thien Cung Cave ("Grotto of the Heavenly Palace"), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites. Savor a fresh seafood lunch, served on board before sailing back to Halong City, where your car will be waiting to take you to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hoian. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 4: Hoian Walking Tour – Boat trip.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility and charm of this sleepy riverside town. From the 16th to 18th centuries Hoian was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders, who came to trade in the high quality silk still produced in the region. Today, Hoian is a relaxing resort popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and numerous cafes. Take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. After lunch, take a short boat trip to visit handicraft villages specializing in ceramics and joinery (carpentry). Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening at your leisure. Stay overnight in the hotel in Hoian.

Day 5: Hoian – Danang – Hue.

After breakfast, check out the hotel and get ready to depart for Hue. You drive through a lot of towns, villages and countryside and you get a great views and insight to the country and day to day life of Vietnamese people on both sides of the way. Stop at the dramatic Hai Van pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam, to admire the spectacular views and at the fishing village of Lang Co for a drink. Spend the afternoon on a leisurely walking tour through Vietnam’s ancient capital city, visiting the Royal Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of King Tu Duc (a replica of the king’s palace built for the next reincarnation of the king), before exploring the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market. By the end of the day, check in the hotel in central of Hue city, then you’re free to explore the city’s life at night. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 6: Hue – Fly to Saigon.

Have breakfast at the hotel, check out then drive to Phu Bai Airport of Hue to catch your flight to Vietnam’s modern metropolis: Saigon. Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling streets en route to the hotel. Check in and take a rest. Then, have lunch at a downtown restaurant of your choosing then set out on a guided city tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum, learn about Vietnam’s recent history at Reunification Palace, visit the nearby neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the City's Centre Post Office before passing by the ornate Opera Theatre and the City Hall. Finally, end up at the Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Enjoy a free evening to discover the “pearl of Indochina” by your own senses. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 7: Saigon – Mekong Delta day trip.

Get ready to travel to the Mekong River Delta on a day trip to explore the rich culture and lush fluvial landscape. After breakfast, our guide & driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to Cai Be. Start your tour with a visit to Cai Be’s colorful floating market, cruising among the local barges stuffed-full of fruits and vegetables. Visit some local workshops then enjoy a delicious lunch served at a local house in the cool shade of An Binh Island’s orchards. In the afternoon, take a traditional rowboat and venture deeper into the countryside, floating through narrow canals to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Stop at a nursery garden to discover how farmers along the delta produce their world famous fruits and vegetables. The cruise ends around 3:30 PM in Vinh Long. Our driver will meet you at the dock and take you back to Saigon. Upon arrival, have a break at the hotel in Saigon then free at your leisure. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8: Saigon Departure.

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home. Have a safe flight back home. Tour ends.