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VIETNAMA new and potential Destination of endless Charm

Why VietnamINDOCHINA CHARM TRAVEL

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V I E T N A MDiversity of local destinations, from ocean to mountain or the charming Cities

with great identities of History and Culture


Hanoi - The Essence of Vietnam’s Culture

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Halong - The Legendary Bay with 3000 lime stone mountains emerging from emerald water

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Hoi An - The Charming Ancient Town in the Central of Vietnam

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V I E T N A M Hue - The Ancient Capital of the last Dynasty in the Central Vietnam



- The Paradise for Sea Lovers with crystal blue water and pristine beachesNhatrang

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V I E T N A MSaigon - City of History and DevelopmentA bustling and dynamic


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V I E T N A MThe Mekong Delta - Authentic Daily Life in the Southern Vietnam


V I E T N A MFriendly and Hospitable People always with their lovely Smiles


V I E T N A MAnd Four Seasons green Rice Fields


Many Peaceful and Pristine Beaches along 3000kms of Sea Coast and Islands

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With interesting Local Touch and discovering every single Destination.

the Hidden Charm of V I E T N A M


V I E T N A MA Destination of Culture and Development with International Hotels and Historic Venues


V I E T N A MAuthentic Vietnamese and International Cuisine in the Impressive and Unique Venues


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V I E T N A MHistorical Dinner Settings such as the Hanoi Opera House and the Presidential Palace in Saigon


Dining in one of the many ancient Temples of Hanoi V I E T N A M


Surprise with the Dinner in the Cave on Halong Bay.


V I E T N A MOr even on the famous China Beach!

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V I E T N A MInternational Standard Hotels and Resort with Great Values and Professional Services

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V I E T N A MExquisite Dinning Options


V I E T N A MReliable local DMC offers you Professional Services and Creative Products with Great Values.


ACTIVITIES IN HANOI

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H A N O I



H A N O I

Vietnam's capital is described by almost all who go

there as "an old-fashioned city". Old-fashioned in style, it is a city of lakes, parks, trees, villas, mansions and an area called the Old Quarter where crumbling houses are crammed into narrow streets that 40 of them are still named after the goods that were traded there – Fish Street, Sugar Street, Silk Street, Gold Street or even Coffin Street! Old-fashioned and peaceful in atmosphere, Hanoi has sidewalk cafes, pavement barbers, less traffic than Saigon, less frenetic rushing about, less noise, simply less people and more romantic.Wide green tree-lined boulevards, elegant colonial French mansions, Hanoi also so called “the Paris of the East” by the beautiful French influence. The grandeur and solemnity of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the incongruous rustic simplicity of the house in which 'Uncle Ho' lived out his final years, the barely concealed misery of the Hoa Lo Prison - the 'Hanoi Hilton' where so many prisoners of war were incarcerated, the religious pride that constructed the beautiful Temple of Literature compound as well as scenic Hoan Kiem Lake - it's all here in Hanoi, a microcosm of the Vietnamese culture.

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HALF DAY HANOI CITY ON CYCLO AND COACH

Experience the real local touch by impressive Cyclo ride in the Old Quarter and French Quarter of Hanoi. Visit the highlights in the city such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the symbol of the country, Temple of Literature – the central of culture in Hanoi. The tour will be concluded by beautiful Vietnamese lunch in the authentic local restaurant in town.

The tour includes the visit of Tay Phuong – one of ten most beautiful Pagodas in Vietnam and authentic bike ride on the typical rural area of Red River Delta. We go off the beaten track and take a scenic tour along rice paddy, local villages, communal house, school and old banyan trees. Depending on the season the farmers are working the surrounding rice paddies ploughing the fields with the buffalo, sewing the rice seed or harvesting the rice, raising their ducks in the farm, fishing or doing some handicraft such as bamboo or rattan weaving and working on carpenter workshop. This tour is a peaceful retreat from the bustling city and gives an insight into rural everyday life that few visitors get the opportunity to see - it's certainly a memorable experience.


HALF DAY BICYCLE TOUR ON RED RIVER DELTA

An afternoon with Vietnam's most well-known and controversial contemporary artist Dao Anh Khanh whose works and performances over the last 20 years have opened many doors for Vietnam's contemporary artists. Khanh has held several exhibitions within Vietnam and around the world. An afternoon tea with him in his home and gallery is the most insightful way to understand the burgeoning contemporary art scene in Vietnam.


LOCAL ARTIST VISIT – DAO ANH KHANH


You will have the unique opportunity to discover the village of Ngoc Ha right in the central of Hanoi. Used to be the village for supplying flowers for the city, now the village just like the Oasis in the middle of Hanoi, where the Communal House, Temple and the community sense of the village still exiting and well protected. You will see the wreckage of B52 that was shot down in Christmas Bombing in 1972 from US air force on the lake of the village as well. That can be interesting surprise and conclusion of the walk.Then our well trained guide will take you for the walk in the Old Quarter in Hanoi by our special and exclusive routing. That can create the best opportunity of learning and discovering the real life of local people in the oldest area of the city as well as walking through some hidden tiny alleys of popular “tunnel house” in this area.

AUTHENTIC WALKING TOUR IN HANOI OLD QUARTER AND VILLAGE OF NGOC HA


Guests will enjoy a guided tour of some of Hanoi's finest art galleries that are brimming with new talent, giving an insight into the materials and processes used to create these stunning artworks. After the gallery tour guests transfer to the densely populated Old Quarter which has been the commercial center of the city for centuries. With the 36 streets originally created in the 13th century, each street represented a guild and the streets still bear the names; Silver Street, Silk Street and Leather Street to name just a few.The Old Quarter is a true shopper's paradise, with shops and stalls displaying everything from impressive replicas to original items. Guests will be able to browse fine art, porcelain, lacquer ware, embroidery, beautiful fabrics, clothing and handicrafts. There are also plenty of quaint boutiques selling updates of traditional items with more modern and trendy original products available.

ART & SHOPPING TOUR


Bat Trang Village locates 15km South East of Hanoi. This is the most well-known pottery village in Vietnam since the 15th century until today. The village still keeping unique decoration and glazes of very fine ceramics for domestic use as well as exporting that creates the great income for the local people. T r a d i t i o n a l p o t t e r y m e t h o d s a n d craftsmanship developed over generations are still very much alive in the smaller family-run factories where aspiring students come to train. Guests get the opportunity to see the whole process, including clay preparation and mixing, pouring the molds, firing with the old style kilns and the decorating process as well as taking the great walking tour along the extremely narrow alleys in the old and traditional part of the village for the great learning and integrate to local people.

VISIT BAT TRANG POTTERY VILLAGE:


Vietnamese cuisine is greatly admired for its moderation and balance of the material and spices for the great taste as well as healthy ingredient. With the influence of Yin and Yang philosophy in cooking style, our food contain harmony combination of meat, vegetable and spices in the minimum use of oil and salt makes the food quite light and very healthy. The food has the unique and special taste from fish sauce – that invented by Vietnamese thousands years ago.

Our cooking class is beautiful introduction to food culture in Vietnam, in a warm and fun environment, is an excellent option for any group. It always starts by the authentic visit local market with chief to get to know about local recipe in deep understanding. The guests will discover exotic fruits & vegetables and lots of herbs & spices to prepare authentic dishes that they can easily recreate at home – allowing them to take a little bit of Vietnam back home with them. The cooking class will create the hands on with instructions from a first-rate chef will show you the real way of Vietnamese cooking but not only cooking demonstration, giving the guests a better understanding of the cooking techniques used in Vietnam to create some delicious dishes. You surely can do it again at home or finding some reasonable replacement ingredient from your local market.

HALF DAY COOKING CLASS


This tour will create the real local touch to daily life activities of Hanoi just happened in early morning that cannot be found by other times during the day. You need to start at 5:00 AM from hotel to be on time at the biggest whole sales flower market in town. You will get to the market by the most busy and exciting time around 5:30 AM, when most of the vendors from city coming here for buying the flower from the market, putting the flowers on the bamboo basket on the back of their bike for whole day selling around the city. The image of women wearing conical hat selling flowers on the basket on the bicycle is the unique feature of Hanoi for very long time.Then, from the market, we will drive along the dike to get to the scenic Lake of Hoan Kiem. There is the opportunity for the energetic to join with the locals in some Tai Chi class by the lake then take the walk around the lake to witness how the thousands of local people doing their own exercise in very scenic place in the city with fresh air and beautiful atmosphere as well as socializing with their friends. The walk will end up at a Lake Side Coffee and from there you can see how the day started with the local residents and experience the real Vietnamese coffee in the morning.

GOOD MORNING HANOI TOUR


Halong Bay is the must see place for the people who had a chance to visit the North of Vietnam. This place often called one of 7 natural wonder of the world and had been recognized by UNNESSCO to be Natural World Heritage from 1995. With 3000 spectacular limestone islands emerging from Emerald water in the area of 1500 square kilometer, the Bay has unique lime stone topography that is without doubt the most outstanding natural site in the country - incomparable coastal scenery.We will take 3.5 hours bus drive along great scenery of Red River Delta with green rice field and interesting activities of local people. Embark to the traditional style sailing junk you will meander through the area whose name translates as 'Where the Dragon Descends into the Sea' with our exclusive routing, that will definitely show you all the hidden beauties of the bay. During the cruise, enjoy the solitude and beauty of the bay, marveling at its formations. Enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch on board. After lunch, stop and walk through one of the many caves found in this area before cruising back to Halong City for the bus drive back to Hanoi. This truly is a fantastic day and one to remember!

FULL DAY TOUR TO HALONG BAY

Since Halong is over a 3,5 hour drive from Hanoi, traveling by helicopter is the most effective way to get to this incredible natural sight. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. More than this, it will be great opportunity for you to have the panorama view of impressive Red River Delta and amazing Halong Bay from the air. The helicopter sweeps across Halong Bay for about 5 minutes, landing at a nearby helipad. Guests are then transferred to the cruise for discovering Halong Bay then return back to Hanoi by Helicopter.

2 x Mi17 helicopters (24 seats) + 1 x Mi172 helicopters (22 seats)


OPTION TO TRANSFER FROM HANOI TO HALONG BAY ONE WAY OR RETURN BY CHARTERED HELICOPTER

This trip will provide the best experiences of mysterious and scenic Halong Bay. Guests will travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay on Sea Plane – the brand new services in Vietnam from 2014. Enjoy the great view of green Red River Delta and indulge with ten minutes flight above Halong Bay for the amazing exclusive panorama view of the Bay. Two days and one night stay on luxury Indochina Sail Cruise with comfortable and spacious cabin, hospitable and professional staff, authentic meals and unique cruise itinerary will surely make Halong Bay to be your highlight of your Vietnam trip.Guests will return back to Hanoi on bus along the amazing Red River Delta with great experiences of beautiful scenery and interesting activities of local people on the rice filed along the road.

TWO DAYS TOUR TO HALONG BAY WITH OVERNIGHT ON THEINDOCHINA SAIL JUNK AND TRANSFER ONE WAY BY SEAPLANE




The magnificent 900-seat Municipal Theatre was built in 1911 and is a jewel of French colonial architecture. Originally modeled as a smaller version of the Great Paris Opera House, it was from the balcony of this wonderfully restored French colonial building that the Viet Minh-run committee of citizens announced that it had taken over the city on 16 August 1945. On arrival, guests enter the Opera House and the Grand Lobby in the light of candelabrum to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails. Then it's time for the performance. Enter the audience hall to enjoy an exclusive viewing of the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra. Following the performance, guests will be led through the elegant marble staircase to the Hall of Mirrors and the royal candlelit dining tables for a magnificent French dinner.

GALA DINNER AT HANOI OPERA HOUSE


The "temple" was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong for worshiping to old education system, and is dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Now it is considered as the central of culture for Hanoi city.

On arrival the temple is lit in a backdrop of soft light and religious colors. Guests are greeted to the sounds of festival drums with ladies in Ao Dai's to escort the group up the stairs, lit by torches and candles, through to the main courtyard.Colored lanterns light the courtyard and during the sumptuous catered dinner of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, guests are entertained by music and dance performances with arrangements from the North, South and Central Vietnamese provinces.

The short walk to the dining venue (50 meters) is draped with huge colorful festival flags and torches. A Vietnamese Lion dance is performed along the walkway to act as an escort for the group.

The setting is quintessentially Vietnamese, historical, exclusive and distinctly beautiful. A festive atmosphere pervades these historical buildings with a local community proudly showcasing the heritage and traditions passed on to them from centuries past.

FESTIVAL EVENING AT THE TEMPLE OF LITERATURE

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Buried among rich tropical vegetation lies one of Hanoi's architectural gems, the distinctly blended influences of both the French and the Vietnamese at the Hanoi History Museum. Founded in the 1930's be l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient the museum depicts Vietnam's ancient history from 1400 through to 1945 and its tumultuous path to independence. On arrival a lion dance greets the group as they walk through the tree laden walkways through to the gardens and courtyard of the museum for pre-dinner drinks. Bamboo torches and backlighting against the building enhance the atmosphere of the evening, with table settings reflecting Hanoi's ancient past as well as its traditional present.A superb performance of music and dance is given by the Hanoi Conservatory of Music throughout the evening.


STREETS OF HANOI THEME DINNER AT THE HANOI HISTORY MUSEUM

Located in the heart of downtown, Sofitel Metropole has been a celebrated landmark since the turn of the last century. Built in 1901, boasting a classical white façade, green shutters, original wrought iron detail, wood paneling and a lush courtyard lawn, the hotel is one of the region's few remaining hotels of its era.The hotel is the first Sofitel Legend property in the world. It offers 364 rooms & suites, complemented by a choice of three restaurants (French, Italian and Vietnamese), three bars, seven function rooms, a heated swimming pool, health club, the luxurious Le Spa du Metropole. Fitness Centre is well-equipped and provides exercise classes.The hotel has a rich history and a century-long tradition of welcoming ambassadors, writers, heads of state, and entrepreneurs. The hotel also provides a business centre and gift shop. Still retaining the hotel's original grandness, rooms feature either an elegant neo-classical theme or classic French decor. Fully air-conditioned, each room is equipped with internet access, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.


ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS IN HANOISOFITEL METROPOLE HANOI HOTEL

Like the beautiful and romantic Oasis in Hanoi city, the new InterContinental Westlake Hanoi overlooks the 800-year-old Golden Lotus Pagoda on Hanoi's largest lake. This is the only hotel in Vietnam to be featured on “Condé Nast Traveler's” prestigious 2008 Hot List, garnering the honor for our “sublime” waterfront locale. The historic city center is within a 10-minute ride, as are a wide range of shopping and cultural venues. The hotel is just 40 minutes by taxi from Noi Bai International Airport.The hotel offers 359 guest rooms and 36 luxury suites. Hotel's dining options range from Milan, a chic Italian restaurant, to Saigon, a fusion of Vietnamese cuisine, to Café du Lac, a classic brasserie. Enjoy cocktails and sunset views over the lake from the comfort of sofa beds on outdoor terrace.

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Close to the bustle and excitement of the city, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel is surrounded by lush gardens, sweeping lawns, and tranquil courtyards. This peaceful oasis features picturesque views of West Lake and is less than 10 minutes from downtown Hanoi.299 guest rooms and suites combine a classic design and modern facilities. Take in views of the lake and enjoy the added comforts, designed to help you relax. Guests in our Executive Club Rooms and Suites enjoy access to our Executive Club Lounge, featuring a private reception on Level 17.

SHERATON HANOI


ACTIVITIES IN HOIAN


ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS IN HOIAN

H OIAN



HOIAN

Hoi An was Vietnam's important international seaport town from the 16th century to the late 19th century with merchants from both Asia and Europe trading all sorts of goods from spices to gold. Hoi An means “Peaceful meeting point” as this town used to be the place for the merchants around the world coming for business and there used to be three communities living here: Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese that still have the influences to architecture, tradition, culture, religion or cuisine of the town until today. The harbor in Hoi An had been moved to Danang at the end of 19th century so Hoi An turned to be forgotten town, that helped the town to be preserved as original for the whole century, even after two big wars with French and American. Like the “Sleeping Beauty”, the town had been woken up by very first tourists coming to Vietnam in 90 decade of last century. Now, Hoi An is the most popular destination for travelers in the central of Vietnam, and always in the list of top ten attractive cities in Asia to travel.Located on the bank of Thu Bon River 30 kilometers south of Danang, this is a quiet riverside town dotted with temples, shrines and Chinese style tile-roofed wooden houses girding a long narrow streets and alleys. Traditional lifestyle and local architecture have remained virtually unspoiled since the 18th century – it is one of Vietnam's four World Heritage sites. Indeed, it is the slow pace of life that makes this charming town worth a visit. Hoi An also own very beautiful beach with pristine sand and blue crystal water that located only 5 kms from the town as well and peaceful and green countryside with authentic local villages, green rice fields and romantic Thu Bon River that can be ideal for the boat trip by the sunset time. Hoi An surely the perfect place for MICE and INCENTIVE activities in the central of Vietnam.


Hoi An is an extraordinary jewel of a town. In a country so ravaged by war, Hoi An managed to remain untouched, and as you wander the completely traffic-free streets of this ancient seaport it is not hard to imagine yourself amidst the sailors and merchants of the 18th Century, when Hoi An was one of the busiest trading ports in Asia. Chinese, Japanese and European architecture bears witness to a cosmopolitan past and allows today's visitors a glimpse of Vietnam that no longer exists elsewhere. Walking is the best way to see the town and indulge with the highlights of the town such as the local market, Chinese Congressional Assembly Hall, Vietnamese Ancient House as well as the well-known Japanese Covered Bridge. You can feel the unique charming atmosphere of Hoi An on your own ways and interest on this leisure and comfortable walk in the town.

ACTIVITIES IN HOIANHALF DAY WALKING TOUR TO DISCOVER CHARMING HOI AN

The great hidden charm of Hoi An that mostly skipped by the travelers is the beauty of rural area around the town. Amazing traditional village with green garden and daily life activities of local people there still like hundred years ago. Carpet green rice field and great scenery with exiting and unique water activity on Thu Bon River.You will have great experience and fun when sitting on local vehicle name cyclo and watching the beautiful scenery strolling along the ride just like the movie. The cyclo trip took around 50 minutes and ends at the green canal covers by water coconut, and you can embark the boat for the lovely boat trip on Thu Bon River.The boat will take you toward to Cua Dai, where the river flows to the see. There are many special and big fishing nets of local people for fishing in this area, and you may see how it operates in the unique way from this place. On the way sailing back, you can see lots of daily life activities of local people before return to Hoi An around sunset time.

AFTERNOON CYCLO TOUR TO CAM NAM VILLAGE AND BOAT TRIP ON THU BON RIVER



Miss Vy is very first person who started the idea of operating cooking class in Hoi An. She has been featured in over 20 newspapers, magazines and documentaries demonstrating the subtle art of Vietnamese cooking. Her passion for sharing her family recipes and secrets inspires and encourages us to dive into the kitchen and get cooking.The cooking class included the visit of local market with chief for the great learning of herb and material will be used in cooking class and witness the real daily life of local people in Hoi An. At the market you will learn to choose the best and freshest ingredients, and learn about the foods and utensils you will encounter.The class will be part participation and part demonstration and you will see different methods for creating each dish. You will personally prepare most of the dishes you will eat. In this session Mr. Vi will share with you many of her personal experiences in cooking as well as from her life in Hoi An.


HALF DAY MARKET TOUR AND COOKING CLASS WITH LUNCH WITH MS.VI


SHOPPING TOUR IN HOI AN

For the shopaholics, Hoi An is a bargain hunters joy. Hoi An is renowned for its wonderful tailors. Walk in and select the pattern and material, the tailor will measure you and the finished product will normally be ready within 24 hours. A variety of other traditional Vietnamese handicrafts can be found. Wandering around the quiet streets of Hoi An window shopping or collecting some wonderful souvenirs will surely be an afternoon to remember. Upon drop off in the market, a meeting point and time will be arranged for return to the hotel.

Tra Que is a small village being distant about three kilometers from the North - East of the old town, located at the bank of Tra Que lagoon. With the diligent nature, the locals have been being hard - working for a long time to bring about a green vegetable village not only provide Hoi An with fresh one but also consumed at markets nearby areas. All the herb and vegetable here were grown in traditional and organic way on the half-sand soil. Travel to Tra Que Organic Village after taking the walk around the village and vegetable garden, you will have the experience as the farmer to work on their garden, get to know about all the herb and vegetable growing in the village. Learn how to make the organic fertilizer from river weed.Arriving at local family in the village, we have a chance to freshen up before beginning our class. Working together with our Family Chef we learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food from scratch. Using the freshest ingredients and traditional Vietnamese utensils (still in use today) we cook 4 famous dishes. After the class we sit down and a chance to savor the dishes we have prepared.


EXPERIENCING AT TRA QUE VILLAGE AND COOKING CLASS


MARBLE MOUNTAINS & CHAM MUSEUM TOUR

Visit the Cham Museum in Danang, once centre of the ancient Cham civilisation. Hindu in origin, the Cham people left a legacy of excellent sculptures, now housed in the only museum of if its kind in Danang, as they were pushed south by the advancing Vietnamese invaders. This is one of two world classed museum in Vietnam. Continue to the Marble Mountains. Nestled just a short distance from both Danang city and Hoi An, the five rocky outcrops known as the Marble Mountains are said to represent the five natural elements and are the source of all manner of legends. The climb to the top is via stairs cut from stone, and as you weave your way toward a spectacular view of the Vietnam's coast and the South China Sea beyond you will stop to visit many of the temples and caves en-route, once even used as an army hospital! On route, you will visit a local Marble factory where you will see skilled artisans carving all manner of statues from marble formally sourced locally at the mountains' base.

Your tour will begin with an early afternoon drive from Danang/Hoi An through 60 km of rolling countryside, passing through small towns with markets in full swing, often journeying alongside the wide reaches of the Han River. As you draw closer to My Son, which translates literally as "Beautiful Mountain" you will take about 200m walk through lush hillsides, trees and brush, before emerging into the main site. There were over 70 classic Cham Towers at My Son that were constructed by the unique technique of Cham people without using any motars. This used to be holy land of Champa Kingdom for worshiping to Hinduism and Champa King from 4th to 13th century. Set against the backdrop of the appropriately named Cat's Tooth Mountain, they would then have been an awesome sight. My Son was recognized as Cultural World Heritage Site by UNESSCO in 1999.


MY SON TOUR


Hue was the last capital of feudal system in Vietnam from 1802 to 1945 before moving back to Hanoi. The city is just like a big museum that you can see the relics from old time at every corner of the streets. Many of the pavilions, bridges, libraries and great halls are now being carefully restored with help from UNESCO. Marvel at the legends of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors who built the fortress and lived within its moated walls for nearly 150 years.Upon arrival to Hue, discover Dong Ba Market and the hidden area of Hue around the citadel on the Cyclo before visiting the Imperial Citadel. After lunch in authentic local restaurant, visit other highlights of Hue such as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda, the symbol of Hue city. On the way back, take a walk around Kim Long Village where you can visit the original ancient house of the former mandarin, mingle with local people and experience their daily activities in the village before driving back to Danang.

FULL DAY TOUR TO THE ANCIENT CITY OF HUE


Besides its glorious beaches, Danang is famed for the birth of the Cham civilization in the 2nd Century. Despite the passing of time and the expansion of Vietnamese society and influences the city remains host to the delightful open air Cham Museum – the only one of its kind in the world. The stonework and sculptures housed in this museum show an influence of ancient art and religion that has long faded from present day Vietnam. The museum was built by the French in 1915 and houses the exhibits take from the architectural site of My Son, today recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. We wander along the frangipani lined entrance way to meet a professor of Cham sculpture who will guide the group through the different periods of the Champa kingdom before we retire for cocktails and canapés with traditional musicians to entertain.Enjoy dinner in the new theater area of the museum whist being entertained by traditional Hue Troup including Cham dancers who will perform for our entertainment. The dance is exotic and rare, as there are few individuals in modern day Vietnam that can lay claim to knowing the intricacies of this faded culture.

THEME DINNERS & VENUESGALA DINNER AT THE CHAM MUSEUM

This beautiful restaurant decorated in traditional Hoi An style with dark woods and lush gardens is located on the Thu Bon River. The restaurant is a short transfer from Hoi An township. On arrival guests will be welcomed by ladies in traditional Hoi An dress offering refreshing cold towels and a welcome fruit drink. Guests will enjoy a fantastic Vietnamese Hoi An Market Theme dinner including show cooking stalls offering traditional dishes such as Cao Lau, Thin egg noodle with won ton soup, flat noodle with chicken soup, Quang Nam noodle on the riverside terrace.

EXCLUSIVE OFF SITE GALA DINNER 'HOI AN HERITAGE NIGHT' AT NAM LONG RESTAURANT


We will block a part of street in central town of Hoi An, next to Japanese Cover Bridge – the symbol of the town for Gala dinner. The street will be decorated by traditional lanterns of Hoi An with old men playing chess, writing calligraphy as well as group of artist performing “Bai Choi” the traditional local game of people in Hoi An with music and singing. The setting will bring this area back to old time of Hoi An for centuries ago. We also set up some demonstration of traditional handicraft of Hoi An including silk lantern making, wood carving, etc . There is traditional music, song and dance performance during dinner time. The Vietnamese buffet dinner will be catered “The Market” – the authentic Vietnamese Restaurant in town.

'STREET'S OF HOI AN' DINNER



ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS IN DANANG

The luxurious Furama Resort Da Nang is a true icon of Vietnam tourism. This 5-star haven on world-famous China Beach is celebrated as Vietnam's most prestigious resort – counting royalty, presidents, movie stars and international business leaders among its celebrity guests.A multi-award winner for its unfaltering commitment to world-class service and facilities, the Furama is not only consistently voted Vietnam's No 1 resort, leading international polls also rank it among the very best resorts in Asia.But the Furama is much more than an idyllic tropical retreat, it is also a premier base for exploring one of Asia's most exciting new destinations – in the early days of being “discovered” by international tourism.

FURAMA RESORT


NAM HAI RESORT

The stunning all villa resort located on pristine Hoi An Beach features sixty one-bedroom retreats as well as forty privately owned two-to-five bedroom residences each with a private infinity pool. Along a seemingly infinite stretch of sand, amidst Vietnam's richest cultural heritage, a strand of sophisticated, visually striking villas lines the dramatic beachfront. Inspired by 2,500 years of history, The Nam Hai's architecture and interior design presents a dramatic play on wind and water inspired by ancient feng shui philosophy and the grandeur of the Tu Doc royal tombs of Hue.60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas spread over 35 hectares of tropical gardens and along the pristine shoreline of Ha My Beach. Top-notch butlers assigned to each pool villa ensure all guests receive unsurpassed hospitality with expectations exceeded. In all villas, whether one, two or five bedrooms in total, each bedroom pavilion centers around an elevated platform inspired by traditional Vietnamese garden houses encompasses the king-sized bed, a sunken writing desk, padded divan and our unique lacquered eggshell bath.


This is Vietnam's most extravagant beach resort occupying one of the country's most picturesque bays on a stunning piece of coastline. Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort will soon define the luxury resort experience in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Embedded in the hills of the famous Son Tra Peninsula and surrounded by a beautiful landscape with panoramic views of the South China Sea, the resort will be the choice for travelers seeking an experience that connects them to what's special about Danang as well as offer them a once in a lifetime meetings experience. The Intercontinental Sun Peninsula resort is secluded within the privacy of tropical lush green mountains and offers breathtaking views over the South China Sea. Suspended between heaven and earth, this luxury resort was designed to blend modern convenience with elements of traditional Vietnamese architecture. The Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort features 168 spacious rooms, five beachfront villas with private pools and a range of more than 29 suites.

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ACTIVITIES IN SAIGON


ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS IN SAIGON

SAIGON



SAIGON

Why Vietnam

Saigon, surely is one of the most evocative place names in Asia and definitely one of its most extraordinary. The most Western in atmosphere of Vietnam's cities, Ho Chi Minh City (to use its official name - although to residents and visitors alike it is universally and affectionately known as Saigon) has a population of 8 million, and a booming free-market economy. It is a city of amazing contrasts: elegant new international hotels, exclusive restaurants and trendy bars side-by-side with roadside noodle stalls, street children and vociferous cyclo drivers. Golf courses, bowling alleys and shopping malls vie for space with fruit and vegetable markets, pagodas and karaoke rooms. Bustling, booming, crowded, noisy - all words that barely scratch the surface of the addictive and often mesmerising chaos that is Saigon. And yet there are the elegant colonial French boulevards and buildings, the Cathedral, the riverfront, the quiet moments at a sidewalk cafe watching the world literally go by you at breakneck speed. Saigon - a city that is almost indescribable and completely unforgettable.


The tour will take you to discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still commonly referred to as Saigon. Amongst the grand old buildings, you will see colorful markets selling everything from chilies to French bread and, of course, an endless stream of bicycles, cyclo's and motorbikes.You will discover the highlight of the city such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and History Museum on the back of Vespa – the Vintage Scooter that still existing in Saigon as the collection of Vespa fans in the city. Enjoy the real feeling of bustling city of Saigon during the ride. The tour will be concluded by the visit of Ben Thanh central market, the walk along shopping street of Le Loi finish by the popular Old Russian Market nearby.

ACTIVITIES IN SAIGONSAIGON CITY TOUR BY VINTAGE VESPA SCOOTER RIDE

Depart from the hotel to District 5 area for China Town – Cho Lon, which literally translates to 'big market', is the focus of the Chinese community in Saigon. Upon arrival, See Cha Tam Church where President Diem sought refuge shortly before his assassination in 1963 then visit the impressive Thien Hau Temple dedicated to the goddess of the seas, who is said to protect fishermen and sailors. Take a walk along an old street lined up with the last remaining colonial style houses in Saigon before visiting Binh Tay market – the biggest whole sales market in town built by Chinese community and the surrounding area, which bustles with trading activity. Before returned back to the hotel, you will have a good chance to learn about the wonders of Chinese medicine in a very unique herbal museum honoring famous Vietnamese physicians from 12th to 18th centuries.



SAIGON CHINA TOWN EXCURSION

Only 10 minutes from the heart of Saigon, L'Apothiquaire, Spa & Retreat is located in an original 1950 Art Deco French building, surrounded by lush gardens with climbing vines, ferns, frangipanis and water fountains. An outdoor kidney-shape swimming pool sparkles with mosaic tiles and shaded by climbing bougainvillea and an old jackfruit tree. The décor is traditional yet trendy with wooden furniture in the style that resembles a 17th century Apothecary shop. Tasteful antiques are displayed discreetly throughout the spa.


L'APOTHIQUAIRE SPA & RETREAT


The Cu Chi area is famous for its 200 kilometer network of underground tunnels, which were used by the Viet Cong forces to fight against both the French and later the Americans. Most tunnels were only 60-70 centimeters wide and 1.5 meters high, with thick roofs capable of withstanding the weight of tanks or the impact of bombs weighing up to 100 kilograms. The Viet Cong used them as a base from which they could launch strategic attacks on the Americans and then seemingly disappear. Unknowingly, the Americans even built a base camp on top of an existing tunnel network, suffering extensive casualties until they discovered their mistake.The tunnel entrances are well hidden. Many rooms have been opened and ventilated so that you can more easily experience the underground meeting rooms, kitchen, hospital and sleeping areas. More adventurous tunnel explores can experience an unlit tunnel passage which has not been enlarged for the comfort of visitors!

EXCURSION TO THE CU CHI TUNNEL

Until the 16th Century the Mekong Delta was an area of marshland and forest. Gradually marshland was reclaimed and a canal network built so that, nowadays, the people make a reasonable living from rice, fish, soybeans, maize, peanuts, tobacco, melons etc. The Cai Lay area is famous for it's' coconut palms and fruit orchards (mangoes, longans, bananas and citrus fruits) and more than this, it still untouched by the traveler and will provide you the real experience of truly Mekong Delta.Arrive to Cai Lay, you will take a peaceful boat trip along the branch of Mekong River, strolling along the small and green path along the rural area of Mekong Delta, take the sampan ride to visit the local orchard and sample the best fruit in Mekong right in the garden with hospitable host and enjoy the typical lunch from Mekong Delta in the ancient house before coming back to Saigon.


FULL DAY TRIP TO MEKONG DELTA


Housed in a beautiful French colonial classic yellow and white building with modest Chinese influences is the Fine Arts Museum filled with contemporary art with a sculptor courtyard in the middle of the building. Guests arrive and are greeted by staff in red Ao Dais and the noise of drums as the enter the grounds. After walking up the candle lit staircase, the guests would enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the main gallery surrounded by modern Vietnamese art and Art Nouveau windows and floors. Sip a cool beverage to the sound of cool jazz.Two lovely ladies in Ao Dais will escort the guest through to the main courtyard where they will enjoy delicious Vie tnamese or Western cu i s ine surrounded by sculptors to the sounds of a cool jazz band.


GALA DINNER IN THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM

Tonight we prepare a formal gala dinner in the large interior rooms of the Presidential Palace, the location where Vietnamese history was made three decades ago. Once guests arrive at the gates of the Presidential Palace the driveway will be lined with traditional Vietnamese lanterns help by Vietnamese ladies in traditional costume. On arrival at the front steps of the Palace Ho Chi Minh's famous military brass band will provide a very presidential welcome.Guests will walk down from the main entrance to the reception area. After being greeted by gorgeous, smiling receptionists in traditional 'Ao Dai' costumes, guests can enjoy an hour of pre-dinner cocktails in the expansive lobby area, while appreciating the background melodies produced by a skilled string quartet. During this time, guests can take a tour of the palace alongside our well-informed guides. Guests will then be escorted into the main hall and served a delicious banquet of Vietnamese Cuisine with entertainment provided by the traditional Vietnamese instrumental performances. During or after dinner, we can arrange designated speaker will share a few words on Vietnam's modern history and culture. This speaker will be a respected journalist or economic, or cultural specialist.


GALA DINNER IN REUNIFICATION PALACE


The lush botanical gardens were one of the first projects undertaken by the French in 1864 after the establishment of Cochinchina and were the finest gardens in Asia at the time. As you enter the gates of the Gardens two inspiring architectural feats await you, the History Museum and the Temple of King Hung Vuong – the first King of Vietnam Nation.

The area between the botanical gardens, History Museum and the Temple of King Hung is a lush open area lined with giant tropical trees that thrive amid lakes, lawns and flowerbeds. The area will be decorated with hundreds of candles, fire torches and fairy lights draped from the trees above. Lanterns hang from the trees and gold and red table settings further enhance the cultural beauty of this unique setting.

GALA DINNER AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN


The 252-room Park Hyatt Saigon is centrally located at Lam Son Square, in downtown Saigon. The colonial styled rooms feature lavish bedding, rich fabrics, graceful colonial era furniture and gazing views over Saigon, offering the guests a warmth and comfort that only comes from such elegant surroundings. The Park Hyatt Saigon is within walking distance of the elegant Opera House, business, shopping and entertainment districts ensuring that it is the perfect base from which to discover Saigon.Luxurious and elegant, the air-conditioned rooms at Park Hyatt Saigon all come with a 40-inch flat-screen TV. All enjoy the convenience of 24-hour butler services. White marble bathrooms are equipped with a soaking tub and a walk-in rain shower.Guests can also exercise at the well-equipped gym, take a Vietnamese cooking class or tour Saigon in the hotel's luxury S-Class Mercedes limousines. The business centre, concierge desk and room service are all available 24 hours.

ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS IN SAIGONPARK HYATT HOTEL


INTERCONTINENTAL ASIANA SAIGON HOTEL

InterContinental Asiana Saigon is renowned for its remarkable location in the heart of Saigon, where classic elegance and contemporary spirit are combined. There is such a stark contrast between the French colonial buildings that house expensive restaurants and bars and the thriving skyscrapers. Famous landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Saigon Post Office, City Hall and the beautiful Opera House are within walking distance. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is a 35-minute drive away.This luxury hotel offer personalized service, awaits guests in each of our 305 elegantly-appointed rooms, which includes 18 suites and a stylish Presidential Suite. Next door is the InterContinental Asiana Saigon Residences with 260 world class residential suites. Conveniently located near major businesses and exciting landmarks, InterContinental Asiana Saigon offers you unexpected amenities such as our Insider concierge services, restaurants that features seasonal and authentic cuisines, and nearly 1800 sqm of conference space. The hotel's pillar-less Grand Ballroom is the largest hotel that can accommodate up to 1,100 guests.

Opened in 1959, the 5-star Caravelle Hotel features stylish French and Vietnamese architecture, an outdoor pool and non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi. Only 160 meters from the famous Opera House, the eco-friendly hotel also has a rooftop bar with live music performances.Elegantly decorated in soothing neutrals, the air-conditioned rooms feature full-length windows which overlook the city or Saigon River. Modern comforts like a flat-screen TV, a pillow menu and 24-hour room service are included in all rooms.Caravelle prides itself on offering traditional refinement in an ambiance that is welcoming, warm and offering l u x u r i o u s m o d e r n l i v i n g i n sophisticated and understated elegant surroundings. Whether your stay is for pleasure or for business, the Caravelle will pamper to every comfort and service conceivable to the discerning traveler.


CARAVELLE HOTEL


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