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Overview Itineraries:
Day
1: Saigon Arrival (D)
Day 2: Saigon free (B)
Day 3: Caodai Temple and Cu chi Tunnels (B,L)
Day 4: Saigon- Can tho (B,L)
Day 5: Can tho- Saigon (B,L)
Day 6: Saigon- Nha trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Day 7: Nha trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Day 8: Nha trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Day 9: Nha trang free- Hoian (B)
Day 10: Hoian My son holy land (B)
Day 11: Hoian- Hue (B,L)
Day 12: Hue- Hanoi (B)
Day 13: Hanoi free - Overnight train to Sap (B,L)
Day 14: Sapa (B,L)
Day 15: Sapa (B,L)
Day 16: Sapa-Hanoi (B,L)
Day 17: Hanoi -Halong bay (B,L,D)
Day 18: Halong bay- Hanoi (B,L)
Day 19: Hanoi Departure (B)
Details Itineraries:
Day 1: Saigon 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: Saigon free (B)
Free at leisure to go shopping or walk around the city.
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 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 4: Saigon- My tho-Cantho (B,L)
 We
leave Hochiminh at 8.30 am for lush My tho today. Seventy kilometres 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 whalf 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 coundtryside. 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 Cantho city.
Day 5: Cantho- Hochiminh
(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. 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 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 6 : Saigon- 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 7 Nha trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Free at leisure on the beautiful beach.
Day 8 Nha trang free at leisure on beach (B)
Free at leisure on the beautiful beach.
Day 9: Nha trang free at leisure on beach-
Hoian (B)
Free
at leisure on the beautiful beach. Then in the late afternoon, flying to
Danang. transfer to Hoian town. Free at leisure in the rest of time in Hoian
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 10: My son holy land morning (B)
At 8.00 am our guide and drive is ready at your hotel's lobby for the half
day tour today. Vietnam's most evocative Cham site, My son lies 40km
southwest of Hoian, in a bowl of lushy wooden hills towered over aptly named
Cat's Tooth Moutain. It has been recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage
List and richly deserves its place on tourist map.It is the former capital
of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second
to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian
Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham
structures in Vietnam which is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and
temples dating from the second century. This site is a Must-See for those
people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations. We come
back hotel at around noon time and free at leisure.
Day 11: Hoian -Hue (B,L)
This morning, at 10.00 am we leave Hoian 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 12: Hue- Hanoi (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 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
Hue airport flying to Hanoi for over night. Welcome to Hanoi with airport
transfer driven by our friendly chauffeurs.
Day 13: Hanoi 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 Hanoi railway station to take overnight train. Your train leaves Hanoi at
21.55pm.
Day 14: 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 mooutain 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'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. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 15: 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 woooden 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. Overnight at home stay in Ta van village.
Day 16: 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 Zay 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 17: 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 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 ankor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk.
Day 18 : 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 16 Hanoi Departure (B)
Free
at leisure until be transferred to airport.
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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*
Can tho: Victoria Can tho- Deluxe room 4*
Dalat: Sofitel Dalat- Deluxe room
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
Can tho: Victoria Can tho- Superior room
Dalat: Anna Mandara villa Dalat- Villa
Halong: Indochinal 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
Nha trang: Yasaka Nha trang- Superior Ocean view room
Sapa: Victoria Sapa- Superior room
Can tho: Victoria Can tho- Superior room
Dalat: Novotel Dalat- Superior room
Halong: Indochinal 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
Can tho: Golf Can tho- Standard room
Dalat: Hoang Anh Resort Dalat
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
-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)
-International and Domestic departures taxes for the flights above
-Domestic flights: Saigon-Nha trang, Nha trang- Danang, Hue-Hanoi
Tour Package Excludes :
-Vietnam Visa
beforehand
-International flights to Hochiminh and from Hanoi
-Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fee to tour sites
-Meals not mentioned
-Travel Insurance
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