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Overview
Itineraries:
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi
Minh City
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City city tour half day (B,L)
Day 3: Cao Dai Holy see and Cu Chi full day (B,L)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho(B,L)
Day 5: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City(B,L)
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Hue (B,L)
Day 7: Hue - Hoi An (B,L)
Day 8: Hoi An free day (B)
Day 9: Hoi An - Ha Noi half day city tour (B,L)
Day 10: Ha Noi - Ha Long bay (B,L)
Day 11: Ha Long bay - Ha Noi (B,L)
Day 12: Ha Noi Departure (B)
Details Itineraries:
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi
Minh City
Welcome to Vietnam. Upon arriving at Tan son nhat airport,
our guide and driver meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Free at
leisure.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City city tour half day (B,L)
The full day city tour today
bring us to the most charming sites of the busy city. You will be picked up
from your hotel at 8.30 am and the first stop 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 : Built between 1877 and 1883 this is
one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture.
 In the afternoon we will have
chance to visit the oldest pagoda- Giac Lam Pagoda dating
back in 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam. Inside, 98 pillars and 113
statues and myriad mini-Buddha's vie for your attention.• Cholon,
including the Thien Hau Pagoda: Cholon actually means Big Market -
a claim that is well justified as Vietnam's largest market, the Binh Tay, is
located here. The district is home to the city's 400,000 Chinese and has
many beautiful temples and pagodas. In heart of Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Dai. Our tours finishes at
5.00 am at your hotel.
Day 3: Cao Dai Holy see and Cu Chi full day (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 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: Ho Chi Minh City- Can Tho (B,L)
We leave Hochiminh at 8.30 am for lush My tho today. Seventy
kilometers out of Hochiminh 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 coconut production at home business here. 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 Can Tho city.
Day 5: Can Tho- Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)
Wake up and have breakfast at your hotel then we can not miss our
highlight for today. We take boat trip along Can Tho river to reach to Cai
rang whole sale floating markets for locals. Here you can find all items
especially fruits sold on boats. It is amazing to experience liverine and
see orchards, local family and have chance to talk with local people here.
At noon time, we have lunch in Can Tho then leave for Ho Chi Minh City. On
the way, Vinh Trang Pagoda in Vinh Long city is worthy to see. Optional
visit Dong Tam snake farm before coming back Ho Chi Minh City at around 6.00
pm. Trip ends.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City- Hue (B,L)
This morning, free at leisure to go shopping around centre then at
noon time, we flying to Hue, ancient capital of Vietnam dating back 19th
century. Arrive in Hue airport, you will be greeted by a driver and guide
then transferred to your hotel then check in hotel and visit Hue
later on. One of must see place for today is Citadel and
Forbidden 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 we drive a long romantic Perfume River to 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.
Day 5: Hue city tour (B,L)
At 8:30 a.m, you will be greeted at the hotel by driver and guide.
One of another highlight 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 while cruising. We will
cruise further to the ornate Minh Mang's tomb complex one of the
finest in the city. Then we drive to Tu duc Tomb complex
and then come back your hotel to rest at leisure.
Day 7: Hue -Hoi An (B,L)
This morning, free at leisure then at 10.00 am, we leave Hue go over Haivan
Pass to reach to Hoi An. On the way, visit Cham museum and Marble Mountain.
Upon arriving in Hoi An, we will check in and free at leisure in town.
Day
8: Hoi An free day (B)
Free at leisure on beach
or in town.
Day 9: Hoi An-Ha Noi half day city tour (B,L)
This morning, free at leisure. In the afternoon, flying to Ha Noi.
Then walk around Old Quarter or enjoy a great fun with 1 hour cycle around
the area. Then enjoy our unique culture of Red River Delta- Water Puppet
Show after have a leisure time on Ngoc son temple and walk around Restored
Sword Lake which gives us a legend of the lake dating back 14th
century. Coming back your hotel and free at leisure.
Day 10: Ha Noi-Ha Long bay (B,L,D)
Pick up from your hotel in Ha Noi at 8:30 am for a four-hour drive through
the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Arrive in Ha Long City, we transfer to
a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs
and emerald waters of Ha Long 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 Sung sot cave
Swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or
in the restaurant and drink before dinner
18h00: Junk cruise angkor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk.
Day 11: Ha Long bay-Ha Noi (B,L)
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
Ha Long bay
08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising
9h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay, Teapot island ,
Chopsticks island, Bai
tho mountain.
11h00 : Return to Ha Long city and have lunch on board.
12h00 : Back to Ha Long wharf and disembark
Transfer back to Ha Noi. Arrival Ha Noi by 5 pm. Drop-off at your
hotel.
Day 12: Ha Noi
Departure (B)
Free at leisure then pick up at your hotel transfer to Ha Noi airport
flying back home.
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Hotels Category
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Vietnam Hotels
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Luxury (5*) |
Sofitel Metropole Ha Noi- Classic room
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel- Park room
La Residence Hue- Superior room
The Nam Hai Hoi An - One bed room villa
Can Tho: Victoria Can Tho- Deluxe room 4* |
| Deluxe (5*)
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Melia Ha Noi Hotel- Deluxe room
Sofitel Plaza Saigon Hotel- Deluxe room
Imperial Hue- Deluxe room
Life Resort Hoi An- Superior river view
Victoria Can Tho- Superior room 4* |
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First Class (4*) |
Guoman Hotel- Premium room
Rex Hotel Saigon - Deluxe room
Ho Chi Minh City Morin Hue- Superior room
Palm Garden Hoi An- Superior Ocean view
Victoria Can Tho- Superior room 4* |
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 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: Ho Chi Minh City-Hue/Danang-Ha Noi 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 Ho Chi Minh City and from Ha Noi
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