{"id":962,"date":"2020-04-27T10:17:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T10:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/?post_type=cpt_services&#038;p=962"},"modified":"2025-02-07T12:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:18:02","slug":"essence-of-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/services\/essence-of-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Essence of Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 01: Arrival Day<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to Hanoi.Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.&nbsp; Lunch at Indian Restaurant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature built in 1070 and regarded as the First University in Vietnam, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple and take the Cyclo tour at the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians, shopping free around The Old Quarter that have stock of trendy to basic clothing and thousands of small craft and boutique shops offering variety of Vietnamese handicraft products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dinner at Indian restaurant<br>Overnight in Hanoi<br><strong>Meal Plan: <\/strong>Lunch | Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 02: Hanoi \u2013 Ninh Binh &#8211; Hanoi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at Hotel&nbsp;<br>Departure to visit Ninh Binh -90 km far from Hanoi.&nbsp; We will visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with the temples of Dinh and le Dynasties. Continue to visit Tam Coc \u2013 known as Halong Bay on land<br>Lunch at Local restaurant&nbsp;<br>Afternoon boat trip to visit Tam Coc, explore the beautiful Karst formations and mystery caves. Back to the pier, visit to Bich Dong Pagoda<br>Late afternoon drive back to Hanoi.<br>Dinner at Indian restaurant<br>Overnight in Hanoi<br><strong>Meal Plan:<\/strong> Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1065\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"43557\" src=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam.jpg 1065w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-909x1024.jpg 909w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-768x865.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-370x417.jpg 370w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-840x946.jpg 840w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-410x462.jpg 410w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam-730x823.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"43558\" src=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam1.jpg 445w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam1-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam1-370x416.jpg 370w, https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Essence-Vietnam1-410x461.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 03: Hanoi City \u2013 Halong Bay Cruise&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at Hotel and Check-out&nbsp;<br>Transfer to Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province (around 160KM). Upon arrival in Halong Bay, boarding the Cruise for exploring wonderful Bay of Halong<br>Lunch at boat while cruising around the Bay<br>Afternoon: explore hundreds of beautiful karst formations arising from green emerald water, explore Cave, swimming and enjoy Sunset on the Cruise (Program might change due to the weather and the management)<br>Dinner on the Cruise. After dinner is fishing time for everyone who wishes to join<br>Overnight on the Cruise<br><strong>Meal Plan: <\/strong>Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 04: Halong Bay \u2013 Hanoi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at Boat Cruise<br>Continue to discover the Halong bay then check-out<br>Lunch at local Restaurant<br>Transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi.&nbsp;<br>Enjoy the Water Puppet Show- A form of folk arts originating in the north of Vietnam, in which wood-puppets play their roles according to the direction of puppeteers and singers of Cheo (a kind of traditional theater in Vietnam) sing songs to tell the story in words<br>Dinner at Indian restaurant<br>Overnight in Hanoi<br><strong>Meal Plan:<\/strong> Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget_area sc_widget_video\"><aside class=\"widget widget_video\"><div id=\"sc_video_1760943230\" class=\"trx_addons_video_player with_cover hover_play\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-93-copyright-840x522.jpg\" alt=\"Video cover\" width=\"840\" height=\"522\"><div class=\"video_mask\"><\/div><a class=\"video_hover trx_addons_popup_link\" href=\"#sc_video_1760943230_popup\"><\/a><\/div><!-- .sc_layouts_popup --><div id=\"sc_video_1760943230_popup\" class=\"sc_layouts_popup\"><div id=\"sc_video_1760943230_popup_player\" class=\"trx_addons_video_player without_cover\"><div class=\"video_embed video_frame\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" onloadeddata=\"this.play();\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" data-src=\"https:\/\/eliteleisures.com\/tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/203_2-video1.mp4\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\"><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/aside><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 05: Hanoi \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at Hotel<br>Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside, his house-on-stilts, the One-Pillar pagoda and Hoa Lo Prison. Continue the trip visit to the Ethnology museum.<br>12:00 Checkout hotel&nbsp;<br>Lunch at local restaurants<br>Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City<br>Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, your expert guide will meet you at the Airport while your private transportation brings you directly to your chosen hotel.<br>Dinner at local restaurant with Indian Food<br>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City<br>M<strong>eal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 06: Cu Chi \u2013 Ho Chi Minh city<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In the morning drive to visit to Cu Chi Tunnels (70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh city), an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for Lunch at Indian Restaurant.<br>Afternoon we will visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum. Photo stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office.<br>Dinner at Indian restaurant<br>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City<br><strong>Meal Plan:<\/strong> Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 07: Mekong Delta \u2013 Ho Chi Minh city<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at Hotel, drive to Cu Chi tunnels for 1 hour 30 minute- an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. After a short introduction to the tunnel network of more than 200 km you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside.&nbsp;<br>Lunch at local restaurant<br>After lunch, drive to My Tho, a prosperous town of 170,000 inhabitants of the Mekong Delta. It is noted for its exuberant orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy boat rides on the Mekong River and along the lush canopy of water coconuts.&nbsp;<br>Visit an orchard on an island and taste some exotic fruits, green tea. Rowing boat along the canals and walk around the traditional villages; immerse yourself in nature when listening Southern traditional music<br>Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.&nbsp;<br>Dinner at Indian Restaurant&nbsp;<br>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City<br><strong>Meal Plan:<\/strong> Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 08: Ho Chi Minh City \u2013 Departure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast at hotel. 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