VFTMY-11: GLIMPSE OF VIETNAM TOUR

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Dinner at local Halal restaurant. Overnight at Muslim hotel in Hanoi.

Morning, city tour to visit Hochiminh Complex, this complex comprises the Mausoleum of the nation’s founder Hochiminh (closed on Monday, Friday), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070. Lunch at local Halal restaurant.

Afternoon, we depart for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site (approximately170km from Hanoi). You will have a deep experience about a nation whose 80 percent of population leaving on rice while moving through the countryside. Arrival Halong, check in and free at leisure. Enjoy seafood dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Halong. 

Morning, embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting four (04) hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave for sightseeing. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Especially a fresh seafood lunch is served on board during cruise.

Afternoon, transfer back Hanoi capital. Continue to visit Hoan Kiem lake, then take 1-hour cyclo ride to visit Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Bong Sen Theatre. Dinner at local Halal restaurant. Overnight at Muslim hotel in Hanoi.

Morning, transfer to airport for flight to Hue by .......

Arrival Hue, meet our guide and transfer to visit the Imperial Citadel- first built by King Gia Long in 1805. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Nine Dynastic Urns and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Perfume River to visit Minh Mang Tomb. Dinner at local Halal restaurant.

Overnight at hotel in Hue

Morning, we visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Tu Duc - is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty then leave Hue we drive south to the ancient port town of Hoi An with visits to Marble Mountain, China Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang en route. Lunch at local Halal restaurant.

Arrival the ancient port town of Hoi An - was declared a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO in late 1999. It is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. Enjoy a walking tour to visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the vibrant market. Dinner at local Halal restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An. 

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh by...

Meet on arrival at Ho Chi Minh City/Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at local Halal restaurant.

Then visit the Mosque for praying and visit the former Palace of Reunification and War Museum. Stop at the famous Ben Thanh market for shopping of silk shop, good quality Telekung, Baju Kurung and Jubah at reasonable prices.

Dinner at local Halal restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Morning, drive to the outskirts of Hochiminh city to see the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels built by the Viet Cong guerrillas. The amazing network of over 200 km of undergound tunnels will offer you impression of the former fierce war in South Vietnam. Lunch at local Halal restaurant.

Return to Hochiminh, we visit the Old Sai Gon Post Office, former US Embassy, City Hall, China Town, Binh Tay Market.

Dinner at local Halal restaurant. Overnight hotel in Hochiminh. 

Breakfast and then have leisure time until transfer to airport for flight departure. Home sweet home.
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