Overview :

You want to travel to Vietnam, don’t you? But you are limited time. Please come with us, only 8 days 7 nights the tour offers you the mainly best tourist sites in Vietnam. On the first day arriving in Hanoi, enjoy the unique art Water Puppet Show and while walking around the Restored Sword Lake, our guide will tell you the legend story about it. And you earn full history and culture through following city tour. Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular seascapes nature has to offer, you enjoy dramatic sightseeing, breath fresh atmosphere, relax on sundeck and taste delicious cuisines

Moving to the country’s center, World Heritage Sites Hue & Hoian recognized by UNESCO are waiting for your discovery. Tombs, palaces, ancient house bring you back to prosperous historic period of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City, the largest and the most exciting city of Vietnam, is the next place of your tour. Far from the city we take you join the ceremony of Cao Dai Temples and visit massive underground network Cu Chi used as military based of Viet Cong.

Highlights:

- Visit the attractive sites in Hanoi as Ho Chi Minh complex, Ethnologic Museum, the Old Quarter...
- Enjoy the magnificent scenery of thousands of limestone dotted on the emerald water of Halong Bay – Bay of the Descending Dragon
-  Learn more about Vietnam history through the Hue’s complex of tombs, pagodas & palaces
- Wander the charming streets of Hoian town - lined with centuries old houses, quiet boutiques and famous tailors.
- Explore the throbbing metropolis Ho Chi Minh City
- Take part in the religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Daism & visit the famous Cu Chi – an incredible underground network.

Day 1 : Hanoi arrival & Water Puppet Show (D)
Upon the arrival, you are met at the Noi Bai airport and transferred to the hotel by Asia King’s guide. Check-in and take the relax. In the late afternoon, enjoy the Water Puppet Show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water, followed to have dinner at nice local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour (B,L)
Today we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, Friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Have lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups several of which we will see on our forthcoming trek. Then we take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3 : Hanoi – Halong Junk Cruise (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel and then start a 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  Dinner on board. Overnight on Junk

Day 4 : Halong Junk Cruise – Flight to Hue (B)
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival Hue, pick up & transfer to hotel in Hue. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

Day 5 : Hue - Danang - Hoian (B,L,D)
Morning we then start our city tour to visit Citadel and Imperial Purple city, imposing Thien Mu pagoda and board the trip from here for a cruise on Perfume river, visit Honchen temple. We then disembark the board for a visit to Tuduc royal tomb. Afternoon we bid Hue farewell; we continue our south bound journey. Today's destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we head up to the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down the other side and into Da nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoian check in hotel. Tonight dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 6 : Hoian - Danang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to HCM city. Afternoon we pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in HCM city.

Day 7 : Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L,D)
The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.  Dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in HCM city.

Day 8 : Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Free time until transferring to the airport for flight to the next destination. End of Asia King Travel’s Services.

Trip includes:

• The English speaking guide as guided time
• Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
• Halong Junk Cruise 1 night on board
• Water puppet show in Hanoi
• Cyclo tour in the old quarter in Hanoi
• Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
• Boat excursion in Hue
• Domestic airtickets: Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam Airlines/Economy Class)
• All entrance fees
• Water & cool towels
• Government taxes & service charge

Trip excludes

• International Airfares.
• Early check in/ late check out
• Meals not indicated
• Drinks & beverage..
• Surcharge for gala diner on 24^th Dec and 31^st Dec
• Vietnam stamp fee : ( 25 USD/ per person)
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities