Day 01: Welcome to Hanoi    (Meals: D)
Day 02: Duong lam villages – Tay Phuong Pagoda (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 03: Hanoi – Halong full day  (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 04: Hanoi – Ninh Binh full day (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 05: Hanoi – Fly to Quang binh where Phong Nha cave located (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 06: DMZ tour – drive to Hue (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 07: Hue full day city tour (Meals: B) 
Day 08: Hue Royal tombs tour – drive to Hoian (Meals: B)
Day 09: Hoi an city tour (Meals: B)
Day 10: Hoi An FREE day to explore    (Meals: B)
Day 11: Hoi An – fly to Hochiminh city     (Meals: B)
Day 12: Cu chi tunnel full day trip    (Meals: B/L/--)
Day 13: Hochiminh city - Departure     (Meals: B)

HOLIDAY INDOCHINA special touches:

1. Lunch at one of the oldest house at ancient village
2. Emotional moments at Truong Son National Cemetery and former battlefields

This holiday is BEST for: former soldiers, cultural and history lovers, family travel, easy study trips for teacher and students, general travelers
Note: for ones want a more relaxing trip but find the day-by-day order of this program absolutely fit them, we can adjust with relaxing and leisure activities - Relax while still capture overall Vietnamese history for sure. Contact us to adjust here!

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Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi    (Meals: D)
Welcome at Noi Bai Airport, located 40km from Hanoi center by tour guide then transfer to hotel. This afternoon (if time permits, depend on your flight schedule) see a little of Hanoi as you are riding by traditional ‘cyclo’ through the intricate alleyways of Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter. This evening enjoy an introductory talk to Vietnam’s fascinating past by our informative tour guide before a welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 02: Duong lam Ancient villages – Tay Phuong Pagoda (Meals: B/L/--)
Waking up in morning, today we will start our cultural holiday with a visit to the most typical traditional village of Red river delta – Duong lam village. Duong lam is 50km from Hanoi center, with some ancient houses even 400 hundred years old built by unique materials: da ong. Lunch at an ancient house.
Proceed to visit Tay Phuong pagoda to admire a series of 18 Buddhist statues which were amazingly carved by skillful carpenters. Back to Hanoi in late afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 03: Hanoi – Halong full day  (Meals: B/L/--)
To day is a full day to see Halong bay – two times recognized World Heritage. After breakfast, we depart directly to the city of Quang ninh and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Upon arrival, we board on deluxe traditional junk for 4 hours to sail deep in the bay. Lunch with seafood on junk then back to port for a drive back to Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 04: Hanoi – Ninh Binh full day (Meals: B/L/--)
Today, we will visit the place known as “Halong on Land” and also be the first capital of Vietnam, even before Hanoi 1000 years old city – Ninh Binh province. After 2.5 hours drive, we visit Hoa Lu former citadel where the first Vietnamese Dynasty placed its palace. Hoa lu today is not much remained but the temple of King Dinh, King Le and the unique Queen of Vietnam, Queen Duong Van Nga. After that, we move to the natural beauty land of this place - Tam Coc visit by sampans ride along a lovely spring. Drive back to Hanoi and relax. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 05: Hanoi – Fly to Quang binh where Phong Nha cave located (Meals: B/L/--)
Early morning fly to Dong Hoi. After arrival, we drive to hotel to pull out the languages and relax a bit. Refresh up then we start our tour to one of world class’ master pieces in Quang Binh – Phong Nha cave. We board a sampan along Son river to reach the cave. Along the river, you will hear our tour guide talk about the cave information as well as the role of this place in Vietnamese history (in American war time). You even can see the board to sign “Hochiminh Legendary trail” in one bank of the river. Explore the cave then back to downtown for overnight
Note: The route Hanoi – Quang Binh NOT operated on Mon and Wed by Vietnam Airlines. If your holiday is on this day, some changes will be suggested to fit flight schedule

Day 06: Dong Hoi – DMZ tour – Hue (Meals: B/L/--)
Leaving Dong hoi by Hochiminh Trail (not A1 National way), we will have a short stop at Truong Son National Cemetery to pay respect to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. After here we head to Dong Ha Town passing Ben Tat Bridge, built by the VC over the Ben Hai River, and visit the mystic Vinh Moc Tunnel and the historic  Hien Luong Bridge.
Head down to Hue city. Dinner and overnight in Hue.

Day 07: Hue full day city tour (Meals: B) 
We have visited the first citadel of Vietnamese feudal. Now to move to Central to visit the last citadel in Hue city. Different from Hoalu, Royal palace in Hue is persevered quite well as listed in Cultural World Heritages and it existed just over 200 years ago. Today, we will go out for the visit the only citadel left in South East Asia called the Forbidden Citadel. Drive along Huong river to see Thien My Pagoda just located on river bank. After dinner, getting on boat, enjoy folksongs performance or free to wander around the old city depends on your choice. Overnight in Hue

Day 08: Hue Royal tombs tour – drive to Hoian  (Meals: B)
After breakfast, continue to see more about Hue city with Royal tombs: Tu Duc King’s tomb and Khai Dinh Kinh’s tombs. These tombs reflect the luxury in their afterlife of Kings and also show the style of each King: Tu Duc loved poetry very much while Khai Dinh was very modern and opened to Western culture. Lunch at local restaurant and proceed to Hoian – another Cultural World Heritage in Central. Overnight in Hoi an

Day 09: Hoi an city tour (Meals: B)
Today take a short walking tour of Hoi An. Visit the local market, Tan Ky old house, the Fukien Assembly Hall and the 400 year old Japanese Bridge. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon to explore at your own pace. Overnight in Hoi an

Day 10: Hoi An FREE day to explore    (Meals: B)
A day at leisure in Hoian for you to wander the many tailor shops around Hoi an center or rise early and join the optional morning cookery class at Red Bridge Cooking School - which begin with a visit to the colorful market of Hoi an to purchase your ingredients then transfer the cooking school where a two hour lesson follows. In the late afternoon there is the option of gentle cruise tour on the Thu Bon River and reward yourself with a delicious dinner with local specialties at one of many friendly restaurants. All optional are excluded
Overnight in Hoi an

Day 11: Hoi An – fly to Hochiminh city     (Meals: B) – 800km/ 1.5 hour flight
Free time to last see the Ancient town or a last swimming at Cua Dai beach. Afternoon, our car picks you up and transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Hochiminh city. One of the highlights of your trip, this bustling city is a stark contrast to your itinerary so far. On arrival take a short orientation tour of the city that includes the former Presidential Palace and History Museum. Overnight in Saigon

Day 12: Cu chi tunnel full day trip    (Meals: B)
Cu chi tunnel is a well-known place to show a important part of Vietnam history. Morning drive to the tunnel complex. Arrive the tunnel after 1 hour drive, we start our exploration. Forget all about wrong/right sides in a painful war or opposite political views, we are here just to see and admire surviving ability of human beings in under basic living conditions and learn a little more about one pace in Vietnam history.
Lunch at local then drive back to Sai gon. Overnight in Saigon

Day 13: Hochiminh city - Departure     (Meals: B)
Last see our most modern city, we do hope you know under our country more though its cultural and historical highlights besides its natural beauty. Transfer you to the airport, now is the time to say good bye.
End of our Vietnam Cuture and History holiday

FLEXIBILITY: The sample itinerary below, can be easily modified to suit all your personal interests, budget as well as wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination. OR you can be free to cut and pick any part of the holiday which is best fit to your interests. Note: Tour can be reversed to start from Hanoi

GRATUITIES → Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping in bars and restaurants is now customary and highly recommended (generally 5USD/person/day) if you find satisfactory with services received. Tip is personal matter between you and services suppliers. Holiday Indochina makes no interfere or set no rule for tips and gratuities