VIETNAM – THE TIMELESS TRAIL: CULTURAL HERITAGE & SLOW TRAVEL

Upon arrival in Vietnam, welcomed by a local tour guide . Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterthat, start to visit Hanoi city: Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening, enjoy a unique traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ha Long Bay to board a scenic cruise. The journey continues with a visit to: Dinh Huong, Cho Da, Ga Choi, Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island. Lunch & dinner on board. Overnight on cruise.

Enjoy breakfast on cruise. Then visit Luon Cave. Brunch on the cruise then check-out. Return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Ninh Binh to visit the grand Bai Dinh Pagoda, boat ride through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An. After lunch,  visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Mua Cave. Back to Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Visit Hue city: Tombs of  Khai Dinh and Tombs of Minh Mang. In the evening, take a serene boat ride on the Huong River to visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Da Nang. Visit the Marble Mountains and Han River, Dragon Bridge. Overnight in Da Nang.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, Covered Bridge and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast at hotel. Experience a half-day cultural tour by bicycle to Tra Que Herb Village. Participate in a hands-on cooking class. Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh city:  the War Remnants Museum and the historic Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the Saigon Central Post Office. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnel -this historic site played a key role during the Vietnam War. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to visit My Tho City and enjoy a traditional boat ride along the Mekong River. Lunch at a local restaurant, return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for departure flight back home.

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