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BACK TO THE COUNTRY SIDE

14/06/10

Transfer to Vinh Long via Can Tho, a riverside stretch of fertile land with populous villages and lush rice fields...

 

       DAY 01 : ARRIVAL IN SAIGON
 

Arrival Sai Gon. Pick-up at airport and transfer to the hotel. An oriental tour around Sai Gon Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and City Hall. Overnight in the hotel.

 
 
 
  DAY 02 :  SAI GON - TAY NINH – CU CHI – SAI GON (B/L/D)  
 

Set out for Cu Chi tunnels, about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh city to discover “The underground Village “ which used to be Headquarter of the South of Viet Nam Liberation Front. The network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during 1960’s. After the tunnels, depart for Cao Dai Temple which is close to the border between Vietnam and Cambodia, one of the biggest and oldest temple in Vietnam. Caodaism is a mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianism. A delicious luch with the specialties of Tay Ninh will make you feel unforgettable after the tour. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

 
 
 
  DAY 03:  SAI GON – LONG XUYEN (B/L/D) (200KM)  
 

Set out for Long Xuyen, the capital of An Giang Province. Take a short boat ride to Ong Ho Islet. Follow a walking path to a village under children welcome curious looks. In the afternoon, enjoy a bike ride around the peaceful islet to observe the daily activities of the locals and then pay a visit to the Ton Duc Thang Memorial House. 
Overnight at home.

 
 
 
  DAY 04:  LONG XUYEN – CAN THO – VINH LONG (B/L/D) (100km)  
 

Transfer to Vinh Long via Can Tho, a riverside stretch of fertile land with populous villages and lush rice fields. Enjoy a morning boat ride on theMekong River to the bustling Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets thronged with buyers and sellers moving around in boats laden with farm products. Taste seasonal fruit at a verdant orchard. Onwards to Vinh Long Jetty, take a boat to a local home surrounded by longan trees on Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet. In the evening, practice at cooking class and have dinner. Overnight at home.

 
 
 
  DAY 05:  VINH LONG - HCMC (B/L/D) (130km)  
 

Enjoy a full-day exploration of Binh Hoa Phuoc islet by bike, by sampan and on foot. Visit local homes, orchards and participate in local activities such as gardening, fishing, etc. Have lunch at a local home. In the afternoon, back to HCMC. Overnight at home.

 
 
 
  DAY 06:  HCMC - DA NANG – HOI AN (B/L/D)  
 

Early in the morning, transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for a short flight to Da Nang. Pick up and transfer to Hoi An with a stop-over at the Non Nuoc stone-carving village where a wide variety of articles is sculptured from marble and sandstone. In the afternoon, strolling for the visit of the Hoi An ancient city. You will notice the perfect preservation of the great deal of ancient houses of whichTan Ky House, located in Nguyen Thai Hoc street, is the most famous. Overnight at the local home in Hoi An.

 
 
 
  DAY 07:  HOI AN (B/L/D)  
 

Spend the whole day exploring the surrounding countryside including a leisurely bike ride aroundCam Nam Islet, a stroll around vegetable gardens, a boat ride to the handicraft villages of Thanh Ha & Kim Bong and relaxation on Cua Dai Beach. Purchase fresh seafood and spices for dinner (to be prepared by guests) at the home.

 
 
 
  DAY 08:  HOI AN - HUE (B/L/D)  
 

Set out for Hue. Visit of Hue, notably the Citadel and the Imperial City. Lunch in town. 
A sight-seeing boat trip on the Perfume River. Stop for the visit of the Heavenly Lady pagoda looking down on the Perfume River which runs across this sacred valley. Visit one of the Mausoleums (Tu Duc, Khai Dinh or Minh Mang). Enjoy dinner prepared by the host. Overnight at the home in Hue

 
 
 
  DAY 09:  HUE - HA NOI – BAT TRANG (B/L/D)  
 

Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Ha Noi. On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, transfer to downtownHa Noi. A short city tour consists of the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and the old quarters. In the afternoon, travel to Bat Trang, a well-known 500-year-old pottery village, on the outskirts of Ha Noi. Take a leisurely walk around the village to observe the craftsmen at work and make a pot or vase oneself. Overnight at a village home at Bat Trang.

 
 
 
  DAY 10:  BAT TRANG – CAT BA (B/L/D) (150km)  
 

Depart for Cat Ba Island via Bac Ninh with a stop-over at But Thap Pagoda and the Dong Giaowood-carving village. Enjoy a fascinating drive along a newly-built road on the southern edge of the island, passing straits, salt marshes, lush. Overnight in Cat Ba.

 
 
 
  DAY 11:  CAT BA – HA LONG – HA NOI (B/L/D)  
 

The morning features an exciting exploration of Halong Bay. Enjoy a kayak ride on the bay and visit some magic caves. Lunch of fresh seafood is served on board. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi (170km). Overnight in Ha Noi.

 
 
 
  DAY 12:  HA NOI - DEPARTURE (B)  
 

Free time for last shopping at the center. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home. End of our services.

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