ROCS Holidays - 19-Day Timeless Vietnam

After breakfast, depart by road (3 hours aprox) towards Halong Bay, a journey through the rich agricultural lands of the Red River Delta, its landscape of rice fields and water buffalo, an example of rural and traditional life, will be your first encounter with the authentic Rural Vietnam. Arrival in Halong and embarkation aboard the Cruise a traditional wooden boat, “junco”. Enjoy lunch (buffet) on the cruise. After lunch, we will continue sailing and discovering the many islands of the Bay such as that of the Turtle, that of the Dog, the Head of Man, etc. Enjoy free time. Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sun terrace. Dinner (set menu) on board. Overnight on board. Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. DAY 9 - HALONG - HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG - HOI AN (BRUNCH) We continue sailing through the bay enjoying its unique landscapes. At sunrise and for those interested there is a Tai Chi class on board on the solarium terrace. We will have a good brunch to recharge our batteries and start our return to land. We disembark at the Halong Pier, from where we transfer to Hanoi by road to the airport (2.5 hours aprox) to take the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we have the direct transfer (35km, 30 minutes) to Hoi An for check in at the Hotel. In the evening, stroll through the old streets of Hoi An and take a boat ride and experience the

lantern release activity on the Hoài River DAY 10 - HOI AN (B) After breakfast, we begin the visit of the city of Hoi An, an important commercial port of Asia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little in recent years, we will take a boat ride on the Thu Bon river , passing through the small villages that border the river. Arrival in the old quarter, from where we start the walk through the center of the old city to visit Phung Hung (Old house of the merchants), the Japanese covered bridge, with more than 400 years old, the Phuc Kien room, the old Casa Tan Ky, with traditional architecture, the silk workshop and the history museum of the city “Sa Huynh”. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the colorful downtown market or do some shopping. DAY 11 - HOI AN – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – HOI AN (B) After breakfast, pick up at your hotel and departure by private bus to Ba Na Hills. Shortly after we will arrive at the cable car station. Experience the pristine scenery of Ba Na Mountain (by walking and via cable cars) that will leave you happily amazed. The Golden Bridge is part of the Sun World theme park. Here you can visit a replica of a medieval French town with gardens and old wine cellars, plus the Linh Ung pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue. We now head to the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na and enjoy a spectacular view of Da Nang, then we visit the Golden Bridge.” After the visits, return Hoi An, free

time at leisure. DAY 12 - HOI AN - DA NANG – HUE (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to Da Nang, panoramic visit to Danang city, Linh Ung Pagoda with the beautiful view of the city and the charming coast of the Son Tra Peninsula. We will continue by road to Hue, ancient Vietnamese imperial capital, through the Hai Van pass (ocean of clouds) and the picturesque beach of Lang Co. Arrival in Huế, visit the most spectacular tomb in the city of Hue, the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Nearby, you will pass through the village of Thuỷ Xuân, famous for its traditional handicraft of incense making, and Thien Mu Pagoda. DAY 13 - HUE (B) Breakfast at the hotel. City day tour at the UNESCO-Heritage Imperial Citadel. Continue to discover the tranquil gardens and traditional buildings of the region. Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a Nguyen Dynasty ruler well known for his opposition to any French involvement in Vietnam. Explore his remarkable tomb, admiring the imposing architecture and gorgeous forest setting while learning more about this historic leader. Continue to Khai Dinh’s tomb for a tour of this equally remarkable complex. Admire the blend of traditional Vietnamese design with European touches, which makes it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Continue the trip with a visit to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor who ruled until 1955. It was built in 1917 with French architectural styles. After the war, the building was seriously damaged and it was recently restored as part of

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