12 Days Catching Glimpse Of Classic Vietnam Destinations

Vietnam is such a phenomenal country with tons of beautiful destinations that you have to visit at least once. Let Vietnam Best Holidays be your guide and you will have the most memorable 12 days of your life with our Vietnam classic tour.

Vietnam Best Holidays will start with you from Ho Chi Minh City, the joyful city of our S-shaped country. From then on, your one of a kind Vietnam classic tour shall begin.

Your first destination is a famous tourist site in Vietnam, Cu Chi Tunnels. Once arrived at the tunnels, a short introductory video will be shown, to give you information on how the tunnels were constructed will be given. We then spend time exploring the maze of tunnels including innumerable trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. In the afternoon, you shall visit The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, The Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market. Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels are popular tourist sites that you absolutely cannot ignore, they truly deserve to be one of the highlights of classic tours.

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Some activities in Cu Chi Tunnels

The next day, Vietnam Best Holidays take you to see Mekong Delta, which is also known as Vietnam's 'rice basket’- a fertile area spreading nearly 50,000 sq km. Here the mighty Mekong River ends by splitting itself into nine major tributaries. The Vietnamese name these nine tributaries “Nine Dragons.” This will be the highlight of your Vietnam highlights tour.

You can enjoy the scenic journey along way bordered by green rice fields. On arrivals at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a leisurely on a boat ride along the river, view stilt houses and Tortoise islet, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Then, take a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea and enjoy “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy and observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village.

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Foreign visitors in Mekong Delta

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After those amazing places, Vietnam Best Holidays bring you to Central Vietnam, where famous historical sites are located. You will visit Danang and Hoi An ancient town. The Vietnam holiday tour package takes you on a memorable tour of Hoi An by visiting a traditional Chinese Communal House, Hoi Kien Temple, ancient Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and spending time in Colorful Hoi An Local Market.

You can also visit and ride a bike in Tra Que herb village, try farming at Tra Que Organic Farm as well as learn how to make a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes, including Bánh Xèo, or Rice Pancakes... Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture stunning views in Danang with Marble Mountain, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Dragon Bridge too.

Hue is another destination that will surely give you a wonderful impression. Here you sail on the Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda which was built in the 17th century. After visiting this place, we continue driving to Minh Mang Tomb which is located on the bank of Perfume River. Next, drive to Khai Dinh Tomb which is located on the hill step of Chau E Mountain, the tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern style and built in 1920.

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A glimpse of Hue, Vietnam

Next, the Vietnam tour package brings you to the Imperial and Forbidden City of Hue, most of the contraction sites of a heyday royal dynasty were destroyed during the turmoil of the war for many years but there is still the sense of grace and majestic of the rulers.

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Finally, Vietnam Best Holidays take on a tour of exploring Hanoi – the capital of our S-shaped country. The Vietnam holiday packages bring to you outside of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then, continue to visit the Temple of Literature. Continue to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, explore Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge.

Halong Bay is next, where you go on a luxurious cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. Visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. After a night on the cruise, you shall visit the Sail, the Incense Burner Rock, the cute Sea Dog Rock, or Cock Fighting Rocks, then arrive to the marvelous Ninh Binh.

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The flashing view of Halong Bay from above

In Ninh Binh, the highlight classic tour includes schedules to Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam, Dinh king temple and Le king temple, Mua Caves, start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with precious view of nature.

You shall travel on the Small River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way, pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. That’s the end of the tour.

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