8 Days Ho Chi Minh Cuchi Hanoi Hoa Lu

8 Days Ho Chi Minh Cuchi Hanoi Hoa Lu

Introduction -

 Tam Coc means three caves, which takes about two hours driving from Hanoi (110 km) to the South, and visitors may say that distance is not a matter after seating in a boat rowed by one or two local persons in Hoang Long river and see the first limestone mountains, which will run along their riverway for several kilometers.

Day 1 HCM CITY (D) 

Arr. Ho chi minh City. Greeting and transfer to the Hotel. Transfer to the Saigon Port for cruise dinner on Saigon river with the live music show. Back to hotel. Overnight in HCM City. 

Day 2 HCM CITY - CU CHI (B, L, D)

Cuchi Tunnel

Abf in hotel. War Museum - historic pictures and warfare machines are displayed in this museum as well as pictures of individuals accounting their stories during the duration of war. Interestingly, the museum also displays chemical warfares that were used against the Liberation Army during the war as well as victims of torture, torture chambers and chemical victims. There are also numerous snapshots by the American War reporters during the whole outcome of war and their opinions and articles as well, Proceed to Cu Chi tour, The tunnels are also approxmately 3-4metres deep and are able to sustain the weight of a 50ton tanks, heavy artillery and bombardment. There is also a live firing range where toursits are able to buy live bullets (own expense) for various types of guns, handguns etc Back to HCM City for lunch, continue city tour shopping including - Tay Son lacqueware workshop. Dinner in restaurant. Back to hotel.

Cu chi tunnel is a  historical tunnel with 200km underground network tunnels which the Liberation Army fought against the Americans in Vietnam War, the tunnels are 60-70cm wide and 80-90cm high but many has been re constructed for easy access to tourists.

Day 3 HCM CITY - HA NOI (B, L, D)

West Lake

Abf in Hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Ha Noi - the present day Capital City of Vietnam. Transfer to hotel. After lunch, Ha Noi city tour including : Ho Tay lake also referred to as West lake, is the biggest lake in Hanoi, covering an area of 500ha in Tay Ho District, West Lake was created when the Red (Hong) River overflowed. Tran Quoc pagoda -located on an island in West Lake is the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, inside, there is a precious statue of Sakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana which is a masterpiece of Vietnamese sculpture art. Quan Thanh temple - Built during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai To (1010-1028), there is a black bronze statue of Saint Tran Vu, there is also a 3,600kg statue cast in 1667 located in the main hall. Dinner. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Hanoi is the Capital City of Vietnam

Day 4 HA NOI - HA LONG (B, L, D)

Halong Bay

Abf in hotel. proceed to city tour including - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his residence - officially inaugurated on 29 August 1975 after two years of construction, the remains of President who was later conferred the title of "World Cultural Activist" in 1990 on the occasion of his centenary birthday is kept here, strict dress code is applied when visiting this mausoleum, Lunch and transfer to Ha long - proclaimed as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, a mystical landscape of turquoise water sprinkled thousands of jagged limestone islands and hidden caves, dinner and overnight n Ha long

The bay was World Heritage listed by UNESCO at the 18th meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO (in Thailand on December 17th, 1994). It is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations.

Day 5 HA LONG - HA NOI (B, L, D)

Hanoi Hilton

Abf in hotel, proceed to a boat trip on the Ha Long Bay, cruising between kart cliffs which look like fairy tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves, stop by one of the islands and visit the limestone caves. Lunch onboard the boat, and back to the mainland. Back to Hanoi, continue Hanoi city tour including - ancient quarter and Hoai Kiem Lake Thousand Year Old Turtle Temple), dinner, proceed to Thang Long theater and watch the world famous water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6 HA NOI - TAM COC (B, L, D)

Tam Coc Caves

Abf in hotel. Proceed to Ninh Binh - located 13km from Hoa Lu town, the country was then called Dai Co Viet and Hoa Lu was its capital for 41 years (968-1009), then Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long. Visit Dinh & Le temple. Then take a boat ride to from Van Lam wharf to reach the Tam Coc Caves, these caves are adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and coloursthat sparkle like gemstones. Return to Ha Noi. Dinner. Back to hotel.

Day 7 HA NOI (B, L, D)

Abf in hotel. city tour including - One Pillar pagoda - also known as Dien Huu Pagoda, which literally means "long lasting happiness and good luck". Built as an honour to Buddha who appeared in the Emperor Ly Thai Tong's dream and giving him a baby boy. The Pillar is suported by one pillar to resemble the lotus seat of which the Buddha was seating in his dream. dinner, . After dinner free for shopping, Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8 DEPARTURE (B)

Abf in hotel. Luggage down to lobby. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure

Notre Dame

Reunification Palace

*Tour cost: USD per person (Minimum 02 person)

Tour Includes:	Tour Excludes:
·         English speaking guide ·         Entrance fees & Boat Rides ·         Transfers & Transport ·         Meals as indicated ·         Hotel Accomodations	·         Travel insurance ·         Guide or Driver tips ·         Personal expenses ·         emergency transfers ·         Domestic Airticket

*Price are subject to change during Peak Season & Public Holidays.