You will be collected from the hotel lobby and transferred to the meeting point in Hoi An. Then, you will take a walk to Bach Dang dock and board on a wooden boat sailing along the major branch of the lower section of Thu Bon River. Enjoy the beautiful sightseeing, fishing nets and many boats bobbing on the water.
Keep cruising down to Cua Dai river mouth, then going up to Co Co River and heading for Bay Mau Nipa (water coconut tree) grove. You shall have a snack and make sure your camera is handy. You will take a lot of beautiful pictures.
Las principales atracciones de Hanói ahora a tu alcance. No te pierdas un tour de día completo que te permitirá explorar las joyas de la segunda ciudad más grande de Vietnam.
Destacamos
- Un magnífico tour cultural que abarca los lugares más destacados
- Visita el mausoleo de Ho Chi Minh, la Pagoda del Pilar Único y el Templo de la Literatura
- Diviértete con un paseo en ciclo por el casco antiguo
- Incluye almuerzo en un restaurante local
Comienza el día con una parada en el mausoleo de Ho Chi Minh, donde descansa el cuerpo embalsamado del líder vietnamita Ho Chi Minh en un sarcófago de cristal. Este edificio monumental constituye una de las atracciones más visitadas de la ciudad y se ha convertido en lugar de peregrinaje tanto para vietnamitas como turistas.
Continúa el tour paseando por el precioso jardín botánico del Palacio Presidencial hasta alcanzar la humilde casa del tío Ho, un modesto lugar construido a sobre pilotes donde Ho pasó los últimos años de su vida. Seguidamente, visitarás la Pagoda del Pilar Único, un templo budista cuya estructura está inspirada en la flor de loto, símbolo de pureza.
Sube más tarde al autobús para dirigirte al Templo de la Literatura, la primera universidad de Vietnam. En este templo, construido en el s.XI en honor a Confucio, conviven templetes y estatuas entre jardines que crean un ambiente de paz y serenidad.
Después de almorzar en un restaurante local disfrutarás de un paseo en ciclo, un taxi a pedal muy utilizado por los lugareños. Aprecia la vibrante atmósfera de la ciudad mientras el conductor te lleva por los estrechos callejones del casco antiguo, que toman el nombre de los negocios que las ocupan: calle de la seda, del arroz, del papel, del lacado, etc. Después de disponer de tiempo libre para ir de compras y regatear, regresarás a tu hotel.
Danang, la cuarta ciudad más grande de Vietnam dispone de la más exquisita colección de esculturas en el mundo. El museo de Cham era fundado en el año 1915 por Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. El edificio del museo es muy bonito, paseando entre las exposisiones se puede contemplar el patio con árboles y oler el salado aire del mar. Pero lo mas importante son las esculturas que datan desde el siglo 7 hasta el siglo 15. Los Cham eran unos tallistas magníficos, sus esculptutras religiosas son serenas, juguetonas y sensuales al mismo tiempo.
Our Hanoi tour journey begins with a two hour drive from the hectic capital of Hanoi to the province of Ninh Binh, approximately 100kms.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Surround yourself in the rich history and breathtaking scenery of Vietnam
* Step back in time at the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital
* Cycle amongst the lime karsts and surrounding scenery
* Take a row boat through the UNESCO site of Trang An to explore magnificent caves and get up close to the region’s spectacular karst country.
Our first destination is Hao Lu, the location of the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009), the ancient citadel once covered 300 hectares of land, however the passage of time has left few remains of this once glorious capital of the Vietnam.
On arrival, dive into history at the Dinh & Le Temple. Restored in the 17th century, the temples are dedicated Dinh and Le emperors and believed to be built on the original foundations of the old palaces from the 11th and 12th centuries. You will delve into our history on this Hanoi cultural tour.
Next it's time for the biking part of the tour, as you hop on a bike for a 12 kilometre bike ride through the area, lime karsts towering above you as you ride along backroads and beautiful scenery... experiences you just don't get on other Hanoi tours!
Following our bike ride, we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Trang An, a new addition to UNESCO’s list of heritage sites. Honoured as of June 2014, the 10,000-hectare Trang An complex comprises three areas: the Trang An ¬– Tam Coc – Bich Dong ecological site, the Hoa Lu imperial capital, and the Hoa Lu primitive forests. It is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the land due to its spectacular scenery: lime karsts rise up of the ground to tower over the region, and is a truly wonderful sight to see.
Here, we’ll board row boats for a 3 to 3.5-hour journey through caves, passing local villages along the river system of the Red River Delta. The scenery comprises of lush green rice paddies during the rice growing seasons and the surrounding limestone karsts make for a stunning backdrop, presenting many photo opportunities for the keen photographers amongst the group.
At the end of the boat trip, we’ll return to the city and finish our Hanoi tour.
Note: A Tam Coc boat trip will be offered as an alternative to Trang An on selected days when the place is too crowded or during peak season.
Para muchos visitantes Hoi An es el punto más importante de su viaje a Vietnam. Durante una relajante e interesante paseo de pie visitaremos algunas de las casas históricas, pagodas y lugares de adoración, el famoso puente japonés cubierto y el mercado. Esta pequeña ciudad es también el hogar de muchísimos talleres de costura. Muchos de los edificios tienen tiendas de souvenirs pero pocos están abiertos al público y todavía guardan sus rasgos originales, muebles y cerámicas. Las familias ocupan
Para muchos visitantes Hoi An es el punto más importante de su viaje a Vietnam. Durante una relajante e interesante paseo de pie visitaremos algunas de las casas históricas, pagodas y lugares de adoración, el famoso puente japonés cubierto y el mercado. Esta pequeña ciudad es también el hogar de muchísimos talleres de costura. Muchos de los edificios tienen tiendas de souvenirs pero pocos están abiertos al público y todavía guardan sus rasgos originales, muebles y cerámicas. Las familias ocupan las mismas casas durante muchas generaciones.
Punto de encuentro: Hoteles en Danang o Hoi An.
Hora de recogida: Tour por la mañana: 8:00 horas / Tour por la tarde: 13:00 horas.
Hora de regreso: Tour por la mañana: 12:00 horas / Tour por la tarde: 17:00 horas.
Duración: 4 horas.
Idiomas: Guía de habla inglesa.
Our tour guide will pick you at your hotel in the Old Quarter at about 7pm. and then we get a cyclo to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. And then the first stop at Hanoi Opera House, an opera house in central Hanoi, Vietnam. It was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
Then, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located step from the Opera House in Hanoi’s French Quarter, this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. After that, we stop to enjoy the water puppet show. After that we will take a walk on the streets of the old quarter and enjoy the Vietnamese traditional food: Beef noodles.
The day starts with a drink at Hai Scout Café, the meeting point. Then you will visit Hoi An’s colourful market and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market.
You will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
You will board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise of 25 minutes along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, you will explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes.
The cooking lesson will run for about 2 hours, each dish will be first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before you prepare the same dish ourselves.
Included in the class is also a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, you will sit down and eat exactly what you have cooked.
Take a speedboat to Mun Island - Named Hon Mun because in the south east of the island, it has high-rise cliffs with dangerous wattles forming caves and grottoes, its stone is as black as ebony, which could rarely be found in the other areas. In the black-stone caves of Hon Mun, every year flocks of swallows migrate to the area and build their nets. Due to the island’s location adjacent to the hot sea-currents from the equator, the sea bed of Hon Mun is suitable for the development of corals and various types of tropical sea creatures. Hon Mun is not only a place where marine researcher, oceanographers and tourists observe and explore the sea creatures’ life but also is the best place for snorkelling in Vietnam. Snorkelling at two dive sites and enjoy fresh fruit, tea on board - tourists will enjoy diving (try one dive) and watching colourful corals and other sea creatures at 2 sites nearby Hon Mun. You also can take glass-bottom boat to admire colourful corals and sea creatures, too (for an additional cost).
After pickup from your hotel, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the town of Cai Be, located approximately 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, stop to take photos of the beautiful landscapes and typical farmers working in the rice fields. After pick up from your hote Upon arrival in Cai Be, hop on a motorboat with your small group and visit the Cai Be Floating Market, established in the 19th century on the Tien River.
Observe locals trading fruit and other wholesale goods, hung from poles aboard boats and rafts, in the bustling floating market. Then, disembark for a short walk to a coconut candy factory and tour the facility to learn how the sweets are produced. You?ll have the opportunity to purchase some candy before meandering with your guide around the small villages of the Mekong Delta. Visit a fruit orchard and plantation, and listen to traditional southern Vietnamese music called don ca tai tu, which combines elements from court music and folk music. Afterward, cruise along the Mekong Delta to Tan Phong Island. Here, join your small group in a half-day cooking class with your guide. You?ll learn to prepare Vietnamese dishes from several regions as you discover the many cultural influences at play in Vietnamese cuisine.
Try your hand at making savory specialties like fried elephant-ear fish, grilled steak cooked in a bamboo cylinder, grilled fish in banana leaf and fish braised in a clay pot. Enjoy your delicious creations with your fellow food lovers before hopping on a bicycle to ride along the village path. Pass fruit orchards and a bonsai garden as you explore the neighborhood with your guide and mingle with the local villagers. Your day trip ends with a boat ride back to Cai Be and return transport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
Packed with temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and a must-stop on any itinerary. This full day tour in Hue will take in the best of the city, from the art and architecture to the celebrated food and culture. Start the day with a tour of the colorful Dong Ba market, which will energize the senses with its sights sound and smells.
This is the ideal place to soak up every day Vietnamese life, and your local guide will show you to some of the traditional foods and introduce you to the local vendors. With full tummies, head out into the streets and wander over to the Citadel. It’s within these 2m-thick and 10km-long walls that you’ll find several of the city’s best sights, from the many ornate pagodas to the Forbidden Purple City. Explore the best of it all before stopping for lunch in a local nunnery.
Enjoy a traditional meal and grab the chance to chat with the nuns to learn more about Buddhism and gain an insight into their daily lives. After lunch, take a short bus ride through the stunning surrounds, passing rice paddies and small towns, before arriving at a village that specializes in making incense. Learn all about this ancient art before continuing on to one of the impressive emperor’s tombs. Pay a visit to Bao Quoc Pagoda, a sprawling temple complex that is perched on a hill overlooking the Perfume River. After admiring its seven tiers, head to Tiger Arena, where duels between elephants and tigers were arranged for the entertainment of the Emperor right up until 1904. After a day taking in the many sights, end it with a relaxing afternoon cruise along the Perfume River. Take in the magic of this meandering river before ending the tour back in the centre of the city.