Vietnam Catholic Pilgrimage tour leads you the most authentic experience in Vietnam and take you in the scenic sights along with visiting churches and holy shrines for which the country is best known.
This pilgrimage tour package gives catholic followers the unforgettable delights and also has a chance to learn about religion here with many exciting activities of Vietnamese daily life.
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Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( D )
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Welcome at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the hotel in the center of Hanoi. The rest of the day, we visit the beautiful churches as Nho Tho Lon ( St. Joseph"s Cathedral ) and Nha Tho Ham Long. Overnight in Hanoi
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Day 2: Hanoi City Sights ( B,L,D )
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This day, we make a full day tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh Complex, West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Ethnology Museum. After lunch, we continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison, History Museum and Ngoc Son Temple. We then take an hour Cyclo ride through the fascinating medieval streets of the Old Quarter. Enjoy Water Puppet Show and stay overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise ( L,D )
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Depart to Halong Bay, which is considered the 8th wonder of the world. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before beginning cruise through the bay. Lunch is served while cruising among hundreds of islets ( Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoiled pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottoes of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov Mountain for a magnificent panorama scenery. Enjoy fresh seafood dinner on board. Overnight on the boat.
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Day 4: Halong – Hanoi ( B,L )
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For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served. Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Junk and sail past rock formations such as Man”s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho Mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Check out on boat at around 10.00 am. Enjoy lunch as boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Arrive at Ha Long city around noon time for disembarkation. Return to Hanoi for your overnight stay.
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Day 5: Hanoi – Nam Dinh – Ninh Binh ( B,L,D )
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Transfer to Nam Dinh for a visit Phu Nhai Church – Kien Lao Shrine, it is not only the architecture of Catholicism, sights of tourists near and far, but also the object of the research civil engineer, architectural and cultural studies. Proceed to Ninh Binh for your dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 6: Ninh Binh – Hanoi – Hue ( B,L,D )
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Drive to Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, which was built from 1875 to 1899 by Priest Tran Luc and Catholics in here made by all of stone and wood. Now, there is Priest”s Grave in front of the Church. The feature of this building is modeled on the architecture of the traditional temples in Vietnam inspite of Catholic Church. Then take a boat trip along the stream between rice paddy to visit Trang An complex where the limestone ranges, valleys and rivers fuses intertwined to create a magical space, mysterious surprise ever for you. Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue City. Overnight in Hue.
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Day 7: Hue City Tour ( B,L )
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Take a boat trip cruise on the Perfume river to visit the best-known religious sites of Hue City such as Thien Mu pagoda, the emperor tomb of Ming Mang. Continue our visit of Thien An Monastery, Phu Cam Cathedral, Redemptory Church. After lunch, we will visit Ancient Citadel and Forbidden City, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue.
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Day 8: Hue – Quang Binh – Quang Tri – Our Lady of La Vang ( B,L,D )
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Leave Hue for Quang Binh and visit Phong Nha Cave located in the complex Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park with stunning stalactites jelly. Many travelers recognized as in-ground Heaven. Transfer to La Vang Center of Pilgrimage, Quang Tri, the basilica of the Catholic Church in Vietnam. It is also the largest center for Catholics pilgrimage and foreign Catholics. We mass at La Vang and overnight in Quang Tri.
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Day 9: Quang Tri – Hoi An ( B,L,D )
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After breakfast, we leave Quang Tri for Hoi An ancient town, declared by UNESCO as a heritage site. En route, we stop at Lang Co beach for a break and cross over spectacular Hai Van Pass. After our lunch, we visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built by French Missionaries in 1927, also known as Con Ga Church ( Rooster Church ) because of the weather cock on the steeple. We then stop for a break at My Khe beach and visit the Shrine of Sao Bien. Arrive in Hoi An to check in to the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An town.
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Day 10: Visit & shopping in Hoi An ( B,L )
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Today, we explore the ancient town of Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Quan Cong Temple, Tan Ky old house. The rest of the day you are free for shopping ( Cloth made..etc…) at your own. Hoi An is famous for its reputable and affordable tailors. Getting your own tailored shirts and dresses is a “ must-do “ here. Bring your own designs or ask for a recommendation if you are feeling adventurous. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An
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Day 11: Hoi An – Our Lady of Tra Kieu – My Son ( B,L,D )
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Visit Tra Kieu Center of Pilgrimage, the catholic name that Vietnam used to call is Mary built in 1898. The temple is dedicated to the Lady who helped Catholics here fight against Vuong movement in 1885. Proceed to one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites in Vietnam – My Son Holy land dating from between 07th and 13th centuries. Have dinner and stay overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 12: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City ( B,L,D )
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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City ( named as Saigon City ) and enjoy a full day tour of Saigon including Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, War Museum, China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market. Have dinner and overnight in Saigon.
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Day 13: Saigon – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels ( B,L,D )
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After breakfast, depart to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh – Cao Dai Holy see Temple is the cathedral of the Caodaism religion with the Divine Eye – official symbol of Caodaism. After lunch, we visit Cu Chi Tunnels consisting of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Return to Saigon for dinner and stay overnight in Saigon.
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Day 14: Ho Chi Minh – Can Tho – Cai Rang Market ( B,L,D )
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Drive to Can Tho and visit Can Tho Cathedral, Can Tho Old Market. After lunch, we take a boat cruise on Cai Rang floating market. The market is filled with small boats darting through the water as vendors buy and sell their wares. Cruise through small canals and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy dinner on the boat and listen to the Traditional Music. Overnight in Can Tho City
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Day 15: Can Tho – Cai Be Market – Ho Chi Minh ( B,L,D )
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After breakfast, continue to Vinh Long to take a boat trip on Cai Be floating market, typical of the Mekong Delta. The boat takes you to Binh Hoa Phuoc Island to visit orchards of tropical fruits and have lunch at the local restaurant on the island. Return to Saigon for your dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 16: Depart Ho Chi Minh ( B )
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