Vietnam Dai Mille Colori

All'arrivo all'aeroporto di Noi Bai, dopo aver terminato tutte le procedure doganali e di immigrazione, dirigiti verso il cancello di uscita e cerca la vostra guida che vi aspetterà con in mano il cartello di benvenuto con il vostro nome sopra.

Trasferimento nel vostro albergo con un veicolo privato. Sistemazione all’hotel e trascorrete il resto della giornata in tempo libero.

Pernottamento a Hanoi. 

La capitale del Vietnam, Hanoi, è una perfetta fusione tra antico e moderno, tra Asia ed Europa: un’unione dinamica di tradizione e pensiero progressista del XXI secolo. Nonostante il rapido sviluppo recente, la città ha mantenuto gran parte della sua identità tradizionale.

Si inizia con la visita al complesso dedicato a Ho Chi Minh, il fondatore della nazione, affettuosamente chiamato dai vietnamiti “Zio Ho”. Prima tappa al Mausoleo di Ho Chi Minh, imponente monumento che custodisce la sua salma.

Si prosegue poi attraverso i giardini botanici del Palazzo Presidenziale fino alla sua casa su palafitte in stile rurale vietnamita, semplice e immersa nella tranquillità, che riflette la sua vita sobria e nobile. La visita continua alla Pagoda a un solo pilastro, costruita nel 1049 in legno su un unico pilastro di pietra, simbolo del fiore di loto e della purezza.

Si raggiunge quindi la Pagoda Tran Quoc, la più antica di Hanoi, situata su una piccola isola del Lago dell’Ovest.

Nel pomeriggio visita al Tempio della Letteratura, la prima università del Vietnam, costruita nell’XI secolo e raro esempio di architettura tradizionale ben conservata, raffigurata anche sul retro della banconota da 100.000 dong.

Scoprite il cuore vibrante di Hanoi nel modo più autentico: a bordo di un tradizionale cyclo, i tipici risciò a tre ruote che da decenni fanno parte della vita cittadina, offrendo un viaggio intimo e nostalgico tra le strade affollate della capitale.

Passeggiata intorno al suggestivo Lago Hoan Kiem (“Lago della Spada Restituita”), legato alla leggenda dell’eroe nazionale che restituì la spada magica al Dio Tartaruga d’Oro.

Con una guida esperta di gastronomia, esplorerete a piedi l’Antico Quartiere, cuore pulsante della città, tra mercati popolari come Hang Be e Dong Xuan, dove i contadini portano all’alba erbe fresche e prodotti locali creando un vivace mosaico di colori e profumi.

Il tour culinario, pensato come un pasto completo dall’antipasto al dolce, vi condurrà tra bancarelle e locali tipici per assaggiare lo street food più autentico, scoprendo allo stesso tempo storia e cultura della città. Una delle esperienze più particolari sarà sedersi sugli iconici sgabelli bassi di Hanoi per gustare il celebre caffè all’uovo, con schiuma cremosa e una spolverata di cannella.

Infine, visiterete la famosa Train Street, dove potrete vivere l’emozione di vedere il treno passare a distanza ravvicinata e osservare come la vita quotidiana si svolge a ridosso dei binari. È consigliato ordinare una bevanda mentre si attende il passaggio del treno (a proprie spese).

Pernottamento a Hanoi.

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994, Ha Long Bay covers an area of 43,400 ha and includes over 1,600 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited and untouched. Ha Long (literally “where the dragon descends into the sea” in Vietnamese) is world-renowned for its spectacular seascape of limestone pillars complemented by its biodiversity.

This morning, depart for a 2.5-3 hour journey to Halong by shared shuttle bus. On arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, settle in on board your boat where a welcome drink awaits. Listen to a cruise briefing as the ship cruises through many stone islets, small beaches of the magnificent Ha Long Bay. Enjoy kayaking or sitting on a small bamboo boat rowed by the villagers for an authentic look into life in the bay. Return to the boat and participate in a cooking demonstration with the chef or simply relax on the sundeck before dinner. In the evening, try your hand at some night squid fishing or relax in your cabin.
Overnight on cruise.

Note: 
No tour guide escort on bus and English speaking staff is available on cruise 
Itinerary is different from each cruise and subject to weather condition 

Begin your day with a gentle Tai Chi demonstration that combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Coffee, tea, and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with a morning view of the bay's landscape. Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air of Ha Long Bay while the boat continues cruising around the bay passing the most beautiful and quiet areas, such as Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock, Soi Sim beach, Coconut Three Island. Visit one of the most magnificent caves in Ha Long bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, then return to your boat to cruise towards the wharf.
Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery while approaching the wharf. Embarrk on shared shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Transfer to Noi Bai airport by private vehicle for flight to Danang. 

Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, after collecting your luggage, please head to the exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting for you, holding a welcome signboard with your name on it. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An, take some time to relax.

Overnight in Hoi An.
 

Known as a prosperous trading port between the 15th and 19th Century, the riverside town of Hoi An still retains many remnants of its glorious time as evident in the bustling market and abundance of souvenirs and tailor shops. What makes Hoi An is remarkable is that its Old Quarter has been beautifully preserved. The streets still lined with old tile-roofed shop houses, shady pagodas, and colorful communal halls that contribute to its status as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Today, enjoy a guided walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town, which is recognized for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets, and typical local cuisine. During this leisurely exploration on foot, observe some of the historic merchant and community houses, ancient pagodas, and traditional places of worship with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. Make a stop at the iconic over 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge first built by the Japanese community in 1590s as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. Visit the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation notice its gorgeous woodcarvings on the beams, walls, and altar while unraveling with your guide some untold stories about the Chinese community during their time in Hoi An. Continue strolling around Hoi An's back street and feel soft, clattering hum which is the sound of sewing machines. This little charming town is also home to hundreds of tailor shops and nobody can explain exactly when, how, or why it became sewing central. Visit a tailor shop where you can get some express made-to-order clothes.

Follow the narrow street to reach the home of a local craftsman, nestled away in a small corner of the quarter. After a brief introduction to the history, to the history, shape, and color of the lanterns as well as the stages of production, try to create or decorate a lantern and take it home as a souvenir.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Today, drive about 1.5-hour from downtown Hoi An to Ba Na Hill, a scenic mountainous area with panoramic vistas reminiscent. Standing more than 1,400 meters (4,878 feet) above sea level, the temperature of this place is mostly cool year-round. 

Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station, ride on a modern system of cable cars and Get a bird's-eye view of nature which is strikingly beautiful, while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky among the clouds and wind. Experience the feeling of walking in the clouds when you walk on the Golden Bridge which seems to be supported by a pair of giant hands jutting out of the mountain. Then, enjoy your leisure time on Ba Na Hills for further activities such as European Architecture Villas, in-door game, flower beds and pagodas, French Wine Cellar (with extra cost on own).

Notes: Ba Na hills entrance ticket includes most of games  but exclude French Wine Cellar, Wax Museum, Alpine Coaster and some games in Fantasy Park.

Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, please head to the exit gate and look for your guide who will be waiting with a welcome signboard. Then, drive to your hotel to check-in. Spend rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

Formerly known as “Saigon” before 1975, Ho Chi Minh City today is Vietnam's commercial centre that never sleeps. Although it's a dynamic metropolis undergoing dramatic change, the city still retains the strong connection to its past through historical sites and French colonial monuments.

This morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City for 1.5-hour drive northwest to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, passing through urbanized areas and a typically lush southern Vietnamese countryside. Originally dug as a base to organize guerrilla-style actions against the French, the Cu Chi tunnels were expanded during the Indochina War to become an ingenious and incredible underground network to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. Tour the vast network of underground passageways to gain an insight into the tunnels' history, life in the tunnels as well as the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese during combat. Drive back to the town after exploring the tunnel complex.

This afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum which presents a partial yet vivid view of the American War through the Vietnamese's eyes as it contains fascinating remnants and photographs of the past including US armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs, and infantry weapons. (Please note that some of the displays are very graphic and sensitive).

Wind your way to one of the most significant historical sites of the city, the Reunification Palace which is former Residence of the Indochina Governor-General and later of the President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until the down fall on April 30, 1975. Take a stroll around the Palace and admire the amazing work of its architecture while learning from your guide the untold stories connected to great changes in Ho Chi Minh City's history.

A short drive or walk away is one of Saigon's most historic landmarks, the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires, based on the original construction from Paris. Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, designed by the French architect, Gustav Eiffel, before he had risen to fame for the Eiffel Tower.

Opt to wander along with the many tantalizing shops of Dong Khoi Street, once known as Rue Catinat, the boulevard where the high society flocked and shopped in colonial times. Conclude your visit to the bustling Ben Thanh Market to enjoy shopping and discover your bargaining power and come away with unusual items that will always remind you of this exciting day.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
 

Breakfast at hotel.

At scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to the Tan Son Nhat international airport for departure flight.