Overview
Itineraries:
Day 1:
Arrival Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B,L)
Day 3: Hanoi free day- Overnight to Sapa (B)
Day 4: Sapa (B,L)
Day 5: Sapa- Hanoi (B,L)
Day 6: Hanoi- Halong bay (B,L,D)
Day 7 Halong bay-Hanoi (B)
Day 8: Hanoi- Hue half day city tour (B)
Day 9: Hue city tour- Hoian (B)
Day 10:Hoian free day (B)
Day 11: Hoian free day- Saigon (B)
Day 12: Saigon city and Cu chi tunnel (B,L)
Day 13: Mekong day trip (B,L)
Day 14: 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. Hochiminh complex is one of must
see place in Hanoi. The huge complex including Hochiminh mausoleum,
Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and Hochiminh 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 day- Overnight train to Sapa (B)
You are free on your own day in Hanoi then at 8.30 pm our guide and driver
will transfer you from your hotel to Hanoi railway station to take overnight
train. The luxury Victoria Express leave 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 Ta van restaurant at Victoria
Sapa 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's mong dress. Cat cat waterfall is just below the village, site
of hydroelectric station and now pleasant place to rest before tackling the
homeward back Sapa. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort.
Day 5: Sapa-Hanoi (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 an
Tavan village 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 then in the afternoon our chauffeurs will take us back Sapa
for Victoria Express train journey back Hanoi at 21.15pm. Roughly you
arrive in Hanoi at 5.30 am the following morning.
Day 6: Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi (B,L,D)
Luxury Indochina Sails
Pick up from railway station at 5:30 am to your hotel. Then
have a breakfast at your hotel then to rest before transferring for a
four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City.
-
12.30 Boarding Indochina Sails for departure. Welcome drink is served
- 13.00 Lunch is served while cruising through BAI TU LONG Bay
- 15.30 Cruising to visit to exciting Cua Van fishing village 17.00
- 17.00 Trekking or swimming at SOI SIM island
- 18.30 Docking for overnight
- 19.30 Diner is served.
- 21.00 Fishing or relax and spending a night on board
Day 7 : Halong Bay (Buffet Breakfast included)
Rise to the sound of the ocean welcoming another lovely day. We enjoy
breakfast over sunrise:
- 07.00 Coffee or tea is served
- 08.00 Visit splendid SUNG SOT grotto
- 09.15 Luggage pull out.
- 09.30 Buffet brunch (breakfast and lunch) while cruising back through Ha
Long Bay to the pier
- 11.00 Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye Halong bay. Transfer back to
Hanoi.
Day 8: 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 attraction. Then free at leisure to wander around the ancient
capital.
Day 9 Hue city tour - Hoian (B,L)
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
another 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 10: Hoian Free (B)
Free at leisure to go shopping, tailoring in town or free at leisure on
beach.
Day 11: Hoian Free -Saigon (B)
This morning, free at leisure. In the late afternoon, leave Hoian flying to
Saigon. Airport transfers with our friendly guide and excellent chauffeurs
included. Free at leisure in Saigon.
Day 12: Saigon city tour and Cu chi tunnel (B,L)
In the morning, we pick you up at 8.30 am at lobby of your hotel. We
have an excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This
network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during
the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War in
that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40
km from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to
the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep,
included innumerable trap doors, specifically constructed living areas,
storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and
kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction
giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life
during the war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our
benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested
there's even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the
nearby rifle range.
Then
in the afternoon, coming back Saigon to visit the most highlight of the city
after having lunch in town. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market
- a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! There are several
interesting sights in HCMC. The War Remnants Museum has a
wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled
'Requiem' which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and
photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts.
The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President
of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came
crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a
dramatic end. Close to the palace some of the best examples of French
colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame
Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
Day 13: Deluxe Caibe princess Cruise day trip
(B,L)
Spend the day on the beautiful Cai Be Princess exploring the
fascinating life on the Mekong River. Visit a floating market, a beautiful
island and lunch at a superb Indochina restaurant, this trip is the ideal
way to spend the day on the delta in style. Our one day cruise excursion
starts at 8:00am from the lobby of your hotel in Saigon with a drive to Cai
Be - Phu An where we will board the Cai Be Princess at around 11.00 am. The
tour will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market. We will
proceed by the visit of some local home factories such as rice paste making,
rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying processing. The trip
continues along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between
Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this 40 minutes cruise you will discover
beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta
rural life. Stops on the way can be made upon request for particular visits
or photos making. These evergreen islands among the Mekong River still
remain unknown to many people. Lunch awaits you at Le Longanier restaurant
at La Residence de Phu An resort, a superb Indochina style resort. After a
short walk along a narrow canal, the excursion will end at around 3.30pm
where the vehicle will await you for your transfer back to Saigon.
Day 14: Saigon Departure (B)
Free
at leisure to go shopping in town then we will pick you up at your hotel to
transfer to airport. Flying back home.
|
Hotels Category |
Vietnam Hotels |
| 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
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Deluxe room 4*
Halong: Valentine Cruise- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Deluxe 2 berth cabin
|
| Deluxe
(5*) |
Hanoi: Melia Hanoi-
Deluxe room
Saigon: Sofitel Plaza- Superior room
Hue: Imperial Hue- Superior room
Hoian: Palm Garden Hoian- Deluxe Ocean view
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Halong: Indochina Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Deluxe 2 berth cabin
|
| 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
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Halong: Indochina Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Hanoi- Lao cai- Hanoi: Superior 4 berth
sharing cabin |
|
Superior (3*) |
Hanoi:
Galaxy hotel- Standard room
Saigon: Bong sen hotel- Standard room
Hue: Villa Hue- Standard room
Hoian: Hoian Hotel- Standard 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
cabin |
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
-Private 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- Saigon on Economy Class
-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 Hochiminh |