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Overview Itineraries:
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B,L)
Day 3: Hanoi free- Overnight to Sapa (B)
Day 4: Sapa (B,L)
Day
5: Sapa (B,L)
Day
6: Sapa- Hanoi (B,L)
Day 7: Hanoi- Halong bay (B,L,D)
Day
8 Halong bay-Hanoi (B,L)
Day 9: Hanoi- Hue half day city tour (B)
Day
10: Hue
city tour- Hoian (B)
Day 11:Hoian free day (B)
Day
12: Hoian free day-Nha trang (B)
Day
13: Nha trang free on beach (B)
Day
14: Nha trang free on beach (B)
Day
15: Nha trang- Dalat (B,L)
Day 16: Dalat- Saigon (B,L)
Day
17 : Cao dai Holy See and Cu chi tunnel (B,L)
Day 18: Saigon- Cantho (B,L)
Day
19: Cantho- Saigon(B,L)
Day
20: Saigon
free (B)
Day
21: Saigon
Departure (B)
Details Itineraries:
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi, city of peace and hidden charms. Upon arriving at Hanoi
airport, our driver and guide will accompany you to your hotel. Check in
hotel free at leisure.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B,L)
Hanoi, the most charming city in Vietnam is worthy to visit. It is
famous for old aged history, rich culture, architecture and friendly people.
French buildings, Old quarter, Ho Guom, tree-lined boulevards with
historical sites makes your trip memorable for many years coming.
We
starts the day at 8.00 am at your hotel. Ho Chi Minh complex is one of must
see place in Hanoi. The huge complex including Ho Chi Minh mausoleum,
Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Then Temple
of Literature is next stop. This is the first University of Vietnam built in
1076 under Ly dynasty and Vietnam's principal Confucian sanctuary as
well. After that, we will taste cuisine at the most finest restaurant
in town for lunch. Having rest then we continue our trip with either
Ethnology or History Museum. They are both finest ones in Vietnam especially
Museum of Ethnology in down town far from central 12 km. Then come back to
cycle 1 hour around Old quarter with great fun. The Old Quarter's street
names date back fine centuries to when the area was divided among 36
artisan's guilds patron spirit. Even today many streets specialize so some
degree and a surprising number are still dedicated to the original craft or
its mordent equivalent.
Visit
Ngoc son temple on Ho Guom lake- the heart of Hanoi and then enjoy one hour
unique Water puppet show in the late afternoon. Transfer you back to your
hotel and free at leisure later on.
Day 3: Hanoi free - Overnight train to Sapa
(B)
Free at leisure to walk around the beautiful city. Some destinations
are recommended such as: Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature,
Ethnology Museum and Water Puppet Show....
At 8.00
pm, our guide and driver will transfer you from your hotel
to Hanoi railway station to take overnight train. Your train leaves Hanoi at
21.55pm.
Day 4: Sapa (B,L)
Our guide and driver is waiting for you at Lao cai railway station. Your
train comes to Lao cai approximately at 6.00 am. Our guide and driver will
accompany you to Sapa far from Lao cai 34km along the steep, terraced
hillsides of the Hoang Lien son mountain range, the breathtaking view on the
way is fantastic. You will have breakfast at your hotel then free at leisure
to freshen up. Then at 10.00 am we take walking tour around the town. Visit
Stone Cathedral built by French which has over 100 years old. The other
interesting place is Sapa market where local ethnic minorities walk over
mountains and forest to exchange handmade products. Then walk down to Cat
Cat village, directly below Sapa and in the Muong Hoa Valley, home of H'mong
people. This is also good chance to communicate with local ethnic minorities
and understand their culture and daily life and have a great fun with these
people by their honest and friendliness. Look out for tubs of indigo
dye, used to color the hemp cloth typical of H'mong dress. Cat cat waterfall
is just below the village, site of hydroelectric station and now pleasant
place to rest before tackling the journey back Sapa. Stay overnight at
hotel.
Day 5: Sapa (B,L)
This morning, at 9.00 am we leave Sapa town for Lao chai and Tavan
village. One of the most enjoyable is follow the main tracks from the
Auberge Southdown the Muong Hoa valley for 9 km to a wooden suspension
bridge, Tavan village is on the opposite of the river. This is an
absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of
the friendliest people you can meet. Ta van actually consists of 2 villages:
immediately across the bridge is Giay community while further uphill to the
left is a Dao village. From here, going to west to reach Lao chai. Enjoy
picnic on the way. Overnight at home stay in Ta van village.
Day 6: Sapa- Overnight train back Hanoi (B,L)
After having breakfast made by local people we continue to trek to
Ban Ho village around 12 km from Ta van village, home of Tay people. In the
afternoon, our chauffeurs will take us back Sapa for train journey
back Hanoi at 21.15pm. Roughly you arrive in Hanoi at 5.30 am the following
morning.
Day 7: Hanoi- Halong (B,L,D)
Pick up from Tran Qui cap railway station at 5:30 am to your hotel.
Having breakfast and rest then at 8.30 am, we leave Hanoi for a
four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Pick up
from your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30 am for a four-hour drive through the Red
River Delta to Ha Long City. Arrive in Halong City, we transfer
to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone
cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the
stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. While on board we will
be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim and
opportunity to explore some of the limestone caves in this area. When the
sun come down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island.
12h30: Board Huong Hai Junk, check-in
registration
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
15h00. Visit to Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave,
round over Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave
Swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on
the sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner
18h00: Junk cruise ankor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on
Junk.
Day 8 : Halong-Hanoi
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Rise to the sound of the ocean welcoming another lovely day. We enjoy
breakfast over sunrise:
07h30 : Junk boat once again sets sail
through breathtaking secluded Halong bay
08h00 : Enjoy breakfast while cruising
09h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay, Teapot island ,
Chopsticks island, Bai tho mountain.
11h00 : Return to Halong city and have lunch on
board.
12h00 : Back to Halong wharf and disembark
Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 5 pm. Drop-off
at your hotel
Day 9: Hanoi- Hue (B)
This morning, free at leisure and then at noon time, flying to Hue. Meet and
accompany you to your hotel in town. In the afternoon, visit Dong Ba Market
and Forbidden citadel and Imperial city. Built in early nineteenth century,
The Imperial City contained administrative offices, parks and dynastic
temples with the royal palaces of the Forbidden city. Now some parts are
being restored to their former magnificence, that constitute Hue's prime
tourist attractions. Then free at leisure to wander around the ancient
capital.
Day 10 Hue city tour - Hoian (B)
Hue is inevitably one of Vietnam's pre-eminent tourist destinations.
It is small, peaceful city, full of lakes, canals and lush vegetation, all
celebrated in countless romantic outpourings by its much esteemed poetic
fraternity. It also has retained an unique cultural identity with many
famous Royal works left such as Kings tomb complex, Imperial city and
pagodas as well.
At
8:30 a.m, we will continue to visit Hue city. Drive a long romantic
Perfume River, we will reach to charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu
Pagoda). You will enjoy a great view on the Perfume River and
surrounding area. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the symbol of Hue, and of
Buddhism in Vietnam.
One of
highlight is boat trip on the beautiful Perfume river. We embark
Dragon Boat at the foot of Thien Mu Pagoda to have peaceful moment
soak in the nature. This time we head out for the countryside. Being the
ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and
a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be the itinerary for today. Lunch
will be served on boat while cruising. We will cruise further to the ornate
Minh Mang's tomb complex which is one of the finest in the city.
Then we drive to Hoian for overnight. Free at leisure at your rest of the
day.
Day 11: Hoian Free (B)
Free at leisure to go shopping, tailoring in town or free at leisure on
beach.
Day 12: Hoian free day - Nha trang (B)
Free day then you will be transferred to Danang airport, flying to Nhatrang.
Our guide and driver will accompany you from Cam ranh airport to your hotel
in town. Free at leisure on beach
Day 13: Nha trang free on beach (B)
Free at leisure
Day 14: Nha trang free on beach (B)
Free at leisure
Day 15: Nha trang- Dalat (B,L)
This morning, after having breakfast at your hotel, we leave Nha
trang for Dalat. Central Dalat forms a rough crescent around the western
side of man-made Lake Xuan Huong created in 1919 when the Cam Ly river was
dammed by the French, who named it the "The Grand Lac". The city escaped
bomb damage and a French influence is still evident when meandering its
central area, whose twisting streets and steps, lined with stone buildings
rising to red- tiled roofs. Upon arriving in Dalat we check in hotel then
visit Dalat market, a charm less reinforced- concert structure housing a
staggering range of fruit and vegetables and walk around Xuan Huong lake.
Then visit Bao Dai's Summer palace and Crazy House and Love Valley or Sigh
Lake nearby.
Day 16: Dalat- Saigon (B,L)
This morning, visit Flower Garden and drive out of town to visit Chicken
Village, home of Koho residents. The village is far from Dalat 18km and none
of people here seems sure the origins of the five- meter- high cement
cockerel that stands proudly on a plinth in the midst of their dwellings,
its mouth open in mid-squawk. Some say praying to its is supposed to ensure
a good harvest, others attach the inevitable slushy love story to the
edifice. Whatever the truth, strolling around this pleasing hamlet gives
visitors a taste of the daily life of a minority community. In the
afternoon, flying to Saigon. Free at your rest of time.
Day 17 : Cao dai Holy See and Cu chi tunnel (B,L)
8:00 a.m. pick up at the hotel. This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temple in
Tay Ninh to observe the midday service. Following lunch we will drive to Cu
Chi Tunnels and then return to HCMC at approximately 6 p.m.
Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique
Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo
and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. Services are held at 6 am, noon, 6pm
and midnight. The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a Walt
Disney fantasia of the East. The temple's exterior is decorated with
multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a
number of Buddhist symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy
eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as
statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by
side.
The trip
to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Saigon
to the Cambodian border and were three levels deep. The network included
innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage
facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and
kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction
giving visitors an unique experience and a feel of what underground
life during the U.S.-Vietnam American must have been like.
Day 18: Saigon- Cantho (B,L)
We leave Ho Chi Minh at 8.30 am for lush My tho today. Seventy kilometers
out of Ho Chi Minh city, a left fork marks the turning to My tho, an amiable
market town that nestles on the North bank of the Mekong river's
northernmost strand, The Tien Giang or Up River. We embark our boat right
after arriving in Tien giang wharf then starts the amazing trip today.
Visiting honey bee farms, orchards, islands. Having lunch in local family in
Ben Tre and then have a rest later on or biking around countryside. This is
also good chance to visit some home business such as coconut candy
production. We also have a great fun to visit bonsai garden before driving
to Can tho-the heart of culture and commercial of Mekong. Visit the city
around then free at leisure. Overnight in Cantho city.
Day 19: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
Wake up and have breakfast at your hotel then we can not miss our
highlight for today. We take boat trip along Cantho river to reach to Cai
rang whole-sale floating markets for locals. Here you can find all items
especially fruits sold on boats and find out the unique advertising goods in
the area. It is amazing to experience liveries and see orchards, local
family and have chance to talk with local people here. At noon time, we have
lunch in Cantho then leave for Saigon. On the way, Vinh Trang Pagoda in Vinh
Long city is worthy to see. Optional visit Dong Tam snake farm before coming
back Saigon at around 6.00 pm.
Day 20: Saigon free (B)
Free at leisure to go shopping or have a rest before flight back
home.
Day 21: Saigon Departure (B)
Free at leisure then we will pick you up at your hotel to transfer to
airport. Flying back home.
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Hotels Category |
Vietnam Hotels |
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Luxury (5*) |
Hanoi: Sofitel
Metropole Hanoi- Classic room
Saigon: Hyatt Saigon Hotel - Park room
Hue: La Residence Hue- Deluxe room
Hoian: The Nam Hai Hoian- One bed room villa
Nha trang: Ana Mandara Nha trang- Sea view room
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Deluxe room 4*
Halong: Valentine Cruise- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Deluxe 2 berth cabin
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Deluxe (5*) |
Hanoi: Melia Hanoi-
Deluxe room
Saigon: Sofitel Plaza- Superior room
Hue: Imperial Hue- Superior room
Hoian: Palm Garden Hoian- Deluxe Ocean view
Nha trang: Sofitel Vinpearl Nha trang- Superior Ocean view
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Halong: Indochina Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Deluxe 2 berth cabin
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First Class (4*) |
Hanoi: Guoman hotel-
Superior room
Saigon: Rex hotel- Deluxe room
Hue: Saigon Morin Hue- Superior room
Hoian: Golden Sand Resort Hoian- Superior Ocean view room
Nha trang: Yasaka Nha trang- Superior Ocean view room
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Halong: Indochina Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Superior 4 berth
sharing cabin |
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Superior (3*) |
Hanoi:
Galaxy hotel- Standard room
Saigon:Bong sen hotel- Standard room
Hue: Villa Hue- Standard room
Hoian: Hoian Hotel- Standard room
Nha trang: Asia Paradise hotel- Superior room
Sapa: Chau long hotel- Superior room in New Wing
Halong: Huong Hai- Deluxe room
King Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Superior 4 berth sharing
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Remark:
P = Person
B= Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)
Tour Package Includes :
-Hotel accommodation with breakfast (base on twin-sharing)
-Private air-conditioning transportation
-Private Roundtrip airport transfer
-Boat trip in stated in the itinerary
-Sightseeing tours with English/French speaking guide as stated in itinerary
-All entrance fees to tour sites throughout
-Meal as stated in program (breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local
restaurants)
-Domestic flights: Hanoi-Hue, Danang - Nha trang, Dalat - Saigon
-Domestic departures taxes
Tour Package Excludes :
-Vietnam Visa
beforehand
-Vietnam International Departure Taxes (14 US $ )
-Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fee to tour sites
-Meals not mentioned
-Travel Insurance
-International Flights to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh
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