CLASSIC VIET NAM

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH

Arrive Ho Chi Minh. (Formerly Saigon). You will be greeted by Ahome Travel’s repre-sentative and transferred to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is the main commercial centre of southern Vietnam. French colonial inﬂuences are still present in cafes and shops. Ho Chi Minh City is famous for colourful Chinese Temples
and sculptures depicting local deities.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY

Ho Chi Minh City. A full day tour includes a visit to the former Presidential Palace, History Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Cu Chi Tunnels. BL

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH TO DA NANG TO HOI AN

Ho Chi Minh to Danang to Hoi An. This morning ﬂy to Danang (included) and visit the Cham Museum en route to Hoi An. The museum houses 297 impressive stone and terracotta sculptural works made between the 7th and 15th centuries, typical of the Cham culture. Continue to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with period architecture and a relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town, visiting the former merchant houses, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and colourful markets. B

DAY 4: HOI AN

Hoi An. Today experience a join in handson cooking class. Practice preparing local Vietnamese dishes, plus learn the proper techniques before enjoying your lunch! BL

DAY 5: HOI AN TO HUE

Hoi An to Hue. Transfer overland from Hoi An to Danang via the Lang Co Fishing Village. Arrive into the imperial city of Hue. Take a boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then visit the Imperial Citadel. B

DAY 6: HUE - HA NOI

Visit the tombs of Nguyen dynasty emperors and then transfer to Hue air-port for your ﬂight to Hanoi (included). B

DAY 7: HA NOI

Hanoi. Spend a day exploring the vibrant city of Hanoi visit Ho Chi Minh’s complex, the temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Old Quarter. BL

DAY 8: DEPART HA NOI

Depart Hanoi. Transfer to the airport for your departure ﬂight. B