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Vietnam Heritage Road Tour

Tour Overview: Discover Vietnam UNESCO Heritage Road Tours with GAT travel. Vietnam – one of the safest countries in Asia become more and more popular tourist destinations. Here you can not only visit the natural beautiful landscapes but also the heritage sites. Let’s start the trip with topic of heritage tour from the North to the Central. You will see the whole spirit of friendly Vietnam

Tour outline: Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi Capital of Vietnam with flowers and greetings Day 2: Hanoi city tour with Silk village Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay (the world heritage site) overnight on traditional boat Day 4: Halong bay – Hanoi Day 5: Hanoi shopping and departure to Hue (on dragon boat and enjoy Folk songs on Perfume river) Day 6: City tour Hue with ancient kings’ temple and citadel Day 7: Shopping in Hue Day 8 -12: Hue – Hoi An free time to discover town by yourself. Day 13: Hoi An - Departure

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D) Our driver picks you up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to centre. Check in hotel, enjoy 1 hour Cyclo tour. Welcome dinner with Vietnam traditional cuisine. And then have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northern Vietnam). Day 2: Hanoi full day city tour and Silk village (B, L) In the morning, we pick you up early to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. A short drive to The Temple of Literature - The first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century to admire the beautiful construction and learn about Royal court and Vietnamese talents.



Have lunch in local restaurant. Short time to relax before a drive ahead to silk village, here you can look at the way that local people make silk – the very sophisticated formula to make the best silk. This work has been trained to younger people by the skillful artisans. You can choose some samples for souvenirs. Day 3: Hanoi - Halong - Emotion cruise (B, L, D) 8.15: Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay and arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf. Welcome to Halong Emotion Boat Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions 12.30: Check in the cabin 13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave. 16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave. one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. 17.12: Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities: Available activities as: Swimming at Titop Beach; Climbing up to Titop Peak; Relaxing on sundeck; Kayaking (require before check in Emotion Cruise) Requested activities as: Massage; Diving 18.00: Back to cruise, anchoring for overnight 19.00: Have dinner 21.00: Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin or chat with your friends at bar Day 4: Emotion cruise - Halong – Hanoi (B, L) 6.30: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck 6.30-8.00: Start your day with a light breakfast 8.15- 9.30: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island. Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visit local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men. 10:00- 11:00. Have brunch and clear bills. 11.30. Back to the Tourist Wharf and transfer to Hanoi 16.00: Arrival in Ha Noi. Free time for shopping around old quarter Day 5: Hanoi half day free shopping - Hue (B) Free shopping until our driver pick up and transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight to Hue. Arrival Hue, Check in hotel and enjoy Hue folk music show on Dragon Boat in the evening.



Day 6: Hue full day city tour (B, L) In the morning, our tour guide picks you up at the hotel. Get on Dragon Boat along the charming Perfume River. Visit the tranquil pagoda named Thien Mu. It has a beautiful architecture and long history. From there, the car will take you to the Imperial Citadel. Learn about Vietnam Royal Court and the last reign of 13 in Nguyen Dynasty. Come close to the fact of Vietnamese feudalism by legends and a visit Thai Hoa Palace. Lunch at local restaurant is followed.

In the afternoon, have a drive to the two best King tombs. If Minh Mang tomb is the most majestic one, then Khai Dinh tomb shows the complete contrast as a concrete construction. Both of them say the life and personalities of the King - Each Royal mausoleum reflects the personality of the Emperor it commemorates. Late afternoon tea, get back to the hotel. Day 7: Hue free shopping (B) You are free and shopping all day Optional: Biking tour US $ 27 per person Day 8-12: Hue - Hoi An Free (B, L)

Drive along beautiful Hai Van pass to get to Hoi An, a true Vietnam highlight. Visit her tailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take part in a cooking demonstration. An ambient boat trip down the Thu Bon River brings you to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage –listed Ancient Town. Early rises should pack plenty of film you will be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the fishing town’s early morning markets as boats arrive from the sea. Hoi An is very safe. If you love shopping then

this is heaven for you. Go for a deal where you “do not pay until happy” Day 13: Hoi An departure Our fantastic holiday come to an end. Coming to the airport for your homebound flight

Trip notes: Tour guide: Local tour guide with international experience will give you the feeling of safety, protection. He will cares about every meal you eat, the room in hotel, especially he gives you the concept of how to behave well towards the locals. He also let you know all information about your tourist destination.



Things to bring: When you travel, you had better take sun cream, insect repellent and hat or cap with you. It is easy for you to have flu or cold without careful preparation because the often changes of weather. Food: Try to get used to the food in different parts of Vietnam, if you have any problem about food, please let tour guide know even before meals, we will change into the food that you prefer. Currency: When you travel to Halong bay, you should take Vietnam Dong with you to pay for extra services. Tips: For tour guide, driver, boat crew… tipping depends on your satisfaction of your trip. It should be 5 USD/day for guide, 3 for driver and 5 for boat crew

Tour prices: Tour Name: Vietnam Heritage Road Tour Duration: 13 Days and 12 nights from Hanoi or Hue Rate: On request Tour included:

Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin or double room + 1 triple room. Vietnam visa on arrival Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the

itinerary above (please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)

Boat cruises if specified in the programmed. Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe

driver. The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

(please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reach their destination).

Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programmed. Lunches and dinners (if specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or

picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. Tour excluded:

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue US $ 70 Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. Camera fees (if any) Insurance