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Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City • Danang • Hoi An • Hue • Hanoi  Located in South East Asia, Vietnam is emerging as a major tourist attraction with its legacy of Colonialism and War. With its two main cities, the political capital Hanoi and the economic capital Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) Vietnam is fast becoming a travelers paradise. Apart from these cities, Vietnam's countryside also offers many beautiful attractions. Vietnam covers two different climatic zones - the moderate climate zone in the North of the country and the tropical climate zone in the South. In the moderate northern zone we distinguish two seasons, winter from November to April, and summer from May to October. In the tropical South of the country we distinguish, like anywhere else in Southeast Asia, among three seasons: the cold season from November to January, the hot season from February to April or May and the rainy season from May or June to October. Day 1. Arrive Ho Chi Minh. (Formerly Saigon). Welcome. You will be met by a representative and transferred to your chosen hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Ho Chi Minh City is the main commercial center of the southern part of Vietnam. French colonial influences are still present with cafes and shops which add to the ever changing city. Ho Chi Minh City is famous for colorful Chinese Temples and sculptures depicting local deities. Trading from clothing to food can all be seen and experienced at the Ben Thanh Market. Day 2. Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing. A full day tour includes a visit to the former Presidential Palace, History Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Day 3. Ho Chi Minh/Danang/Hoi An. This morning a short early flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Danang. On arrival, transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with period architecture and relaxed lifestyle. On arrival, take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit former merchant houses, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and colorful markets. The afternoon is free to explore Hoi An on your own. Overnight in Hoi An or Danang. Day 4. Hoi An/Danang/Hue. This morning, travel over the Pass of Mountain Clouds
visiting the attractive fishing village of Lang Co before arriving in the afternoon in Hue, the
former capital of Vietnam. After check-in to your hotel, enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River
to visit the Seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in Hue. Day 5. Hue/Hanoi. Morning tour to the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. You will be met by Goway's representative and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Hanoi is without question one of S.E. Asia's most fascinating cities. None other can compare in terms of the concentration of quality architecture, built during the Chinese and French colonial era. Day 6. Hanoi sightseeing. A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital city, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton", the One Pillar Pagoda and the bustling streets of the Old Quarter. Day 7. Hanoi to your next stop. The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight.*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice. Vietnam Country Facts Location: South-East Asia. Area: 331,689 km². Population: > 75,355,200 Capital: Hanoi Time: GMT +7 Language: Vietnamese is the official language, some French, English, Russian, and Chinese Religion: Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, Catholic, Hoa Hoa, Caodaist Currency: Dong (D) Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 Hz Business Hours:
Country Code: 84 - Ho Chi Minh City 8 - Hanoi 4 Airport: Noi Bai International Airport(HAN) is 48 km from Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 7 km from Ho Chi Minh City Credit Cards: Some hotels and restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi accept Visa and MasterCard. Photography: There are restrictions at airports, ports, and harbors. It is courteous to ask permission first before taking photographs of people. Want to find out more?? |
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