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Overview Itineraries:
Day
1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City half day tour in the afternoon (B,D)
Day 3: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels(B,L)
Day 4: Mekong Cai Be Princess Cruise day trip(B,L)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City- Nha Trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Day 6: Nha Trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Day 7: Nha Trang free- Hoi An (B)
Day 8: Hoi An Free (B)
Day 9: Hoi An- Hue (B,L)
Day 10: Hue- Ha Noi (B)
Day 11: Ha Noi free - Overnight train to Sapa (B,L)
Day 12: Sapa (B,L)
Day 13: Sapa-Ha Noi (B,L)
Day 14: Ha Noi -Ha Long Bay (B,L,D)
Day
15: Ha Long Bay- Ha Noi (B,L,D)
Day 16: Ha Noi Departure (B)
Details Itineraries:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (D)
Upon arriving in Tan son nhat airport, our guide and driver will accompany
you to your hotel in town. Free at leisure then at 7.00pm they will pick you
up for welcome Dinner at the most super restaurant in town.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City free in the morning, half day
tour in the afternoon (B,D)
In the morning, free at leisure to fresh up then at 1.00 pm we will have a
short tour to experience the city. The first stop for today is The
Reunification Palace. This is one of the most important buildings
in the city. Here on April 30, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the
‘American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese
Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of
the President of the Republic of Vietnam. The next destination is
War Remnants Museum in which there is a poignant display of the
futility of war. We also should not miss Notre Dame Cathedral and
Old Post Office which was built between 1877 and 1883. This is one
of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. The last and
not least, the busiest Ben Thanh Market is very popular
with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide
selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Our tours finishes at 5.00 am at your hotel. Enjoy your leisure later on
then our guide and driver will take you to taste Ho Chi Minh City cuisine at
7.00 pm for sumptuous dinner to night.
Day 3: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi tunnels (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 Ho Chi Minh City
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 Ho Chi
Minh City 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 4: Cai Be Princess Cruise day trip (B,L)
 Our
one day cruise excursion starts at 8:30 am from the lobby of your hotel
in Ho Chi Minh City.Then we 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. On the way, this is good chance to visit of
some local home business 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 visit 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, we
will end the beautiful day at 4.30 pm at your hotel.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City- Nha Trang free at leisure (B)
This morning, free at leisure then our guide and driver will take you to Tan
son nhat airport for flight to Nha Trang, one of the best beach in Vietnam
for beach break. Upon arriving in Cam ranh airport, our guide and driver
will meet you and transfer to your hotel. Free at leisure on beautiful
beach.
Day 6: Nha Trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Free at leisure on the beautiful beach.
Day 7: Nha Trang free at leisure on beach- Hoi An (B)
Free at leisure on the beautiful beach. Then in the late afternoon, flying
to Danang. transfer to Hoi An town. Free at leisure in the rest of
time.
Day 8: Hoi An town free
(B)
T oday,
free at leisure in Hoi An to walk around the charming town or shopping and
have cloth tailored where it is famed. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi
An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French,
Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade
in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as
ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists
for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of
the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a
century. We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets
of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda,
Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral
house, and the Japanese Bridge. After lunch we take a
short boat trip to a nearby island to visit a handicraft
village specializing in ceramics, and also the boat building yards. Hoi An
is now one of UNESCO's fifth World Heritage designated sites in Vietnam.
Then our guide and driver will take you to the most super restaurant in town
to taste typical cuisines in The Central.
Day 9: Hoi An - Hue (B,L)
This morning, at 10.00 am we leave Hoi An for ancient capital of Hue
dating back early nineteen century. On the way, we have a chance to enjoy
breathtaking view of Hai Van pass and also can not miss famous Cham museum.
Upon arriving in Hue, check in hotel and walk around busy Dong Ba market and
visit one of highlight of the city- Imperial City and Forbidden Citadel.
Day 10: Hue - Ha Noi (B,L)
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 must- see place in Hue 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 whhile
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
Hue airport flying to Ha Noi for over night. Welcome to Ha Noi with airport
transfer driven by our friendly chauffeurs.
Day 11: Ha Noi free -
Overnight train to Sapa (B)
Free at leisure to walk around the beautiful city. Some destinations
are recommended such as: HoChiMinh complex, Temple of Literature, Ethnology
Museum and Water Puppet Show....
At 8.00
pm, our guide and driver will transfer you from your hotle
to Ha Noi railway station to take overnight train. The luxury Victoria
Express leave Ha Noi at 21.55pm.
Day 12: 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 u 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 journey. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Resort.
Day 13: Sapa - Ha Noi (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 Ha Noi at 21.15pm. Roughly you
arrive in Ha Noi at 5.30 am the following morning.
Day 14: Ha Noi - Ha Long
Bay Luxury Indochina Sails (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 Ha Noi for a four-hour
drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City.
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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 15 Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi (B,L,D)
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!
Transfer
back to Ha Noi. Arrival Ha Noi by 3 pm. Drop-off at your hotel. Then this is
evening, we organize a special fare well dinner at the most super restaurant
in town.
Day 16 Ha Noi Departure (B)
Free at leisure until be transferred to airport.
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Hotel Category
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Vietnam Hotels |
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Luxury (5*) |
Ha
Noi: Sofitel Metropole Ha Noi- Classic room
Ho Chi Minh City: Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel - Park room
Hue: La Residence Hue- Deluxe room
Hoi An: The Nam Hai Hoi An- One bed room villa
Nha Trang: Ana Mandara Nha Trang- Sea view room
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Deluxe room 4*
Ha Long: Valentine Cruise- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Ha Noi- Lao Cai- Ha Noi: Deluxe 2 berth
cabin |
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Deluxe (5*) |
Ha
Noi: Melia Ha Noi- Deluxe room
Ho Chi Minh City: Sofitel Plaza- Superior room
Hue: Imperial Hue- Superior room
Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An- Deluxe Ocean view
Nha Trang: Sofitel Vinpearl Nha Trang- Superior Ocean view
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Ha Long: Indochinal Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Ha Noi- Lao Cai- Ha Noi: Deluxe 2 berth
cabin |
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First
Class (4*) |
Ha
Noi: Guoman hotel- Superior room
Ho Chi Minh City: Rex hotel- Deluxe room
Hue: Saigon Morin Hue- Superior room
Hoi An: Golden Sand Resort Hoi An- Superior Ocean view room
Nha Trang: Yasaka Nha Trang- Superior Ocean view room
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Ha Long: Indochina Sails- Superior room
Victoria Express round trip Ha Noi- Lao Cai- Ha Noi: Superior 4 berth
sharing cabin |
Remark:
P: persons
B: Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
Sgl Sup= Single Supplement ( if required)
Tour Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (base on twin-sharing)
- Private air-conditioning transportation
- Private Roundtrip airport transfer ,
- Boat trip where indicated in the program
- 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 departures taxes for the flights above
- Domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Danang, Hue - Ha Noi
Tour Package Excludes :
-International flights to Ho Chi Minh and from Ha Noi
- International Departure taxes
-Vietnam Visa beforehand
-Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fee to tour sites
-Meals not mentioned
-Travel Insurance
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