Begin in charming Hanoi, Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a delightful performance of Vietnam's water puppet theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's numerous galleries. Also visit Hano 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature.

Alternatively on a day trip, cruise along the dramatic limestone islands of Halong Bay.

Next, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace, the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping boulevard with fashion boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Try Saigon's strong Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (baguette sandwich).

Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Daism, a unique fusion of world religions.

On another day trip, tour the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta to experience the traditional side of Vietnamese river life.

* This tour can also be taken in reverse, visiting HCMC first, concluding in Hanoi .

Itinerary Overview

Day 1
-Arrive Hanoi
-Arrival transfer to hotel for three-night stay. Evening water puppet performance
 
Day 2
-Hanoi
-Full-day private city touring.
 
Day 3
 Hanoi
Full-day private city or excursion to Halong Bay
 
Day 4
-Hanoi - Saigon
-Transfer and flight to HCMC for three-night stay. Afternoon private city touring
 
Day 5
-HCMC - Mekong Delta
-Full-day private boat excursion on Mekong Delta
 
Day 6
 -HCMC Morning private excursion to Tay Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels. Afternoonat leisure in Ho Chi Minh City
 
Day 7
-Depart Vietnam
-Airport transfer 
 
 Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 :Arrive Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Evening water puppet performance.
 
Day 2 :Hanoi City Tour (B/-/-)
Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's myriad galleries. Also visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature.

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