This is a special design for you to experience the nature and culture of Vietnam from the magic of Halong Bay, Hanoi,Hue and haven shopping in Hoi An. The contrasting geographies on this trip will conjure curiosity and awe at every destination. Of course with the Hanoi capital as your base, all of the great shopping, food, architecture and tourist sites are there for you to enjoy.
Difficulty: (2/5)
Routes: Hanoi – Halong – Hue- Hoi an-Sai gon and Mekong delta
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival. Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meeting with guide and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner featured with Vietnamese specialty at ThangLong restaurant. Overnight in hotel. Includes: (D).
Day 2: Hanoi half day city tour-Halong. Your tour starts with a visit to HoChiMinh mausoleum, One pillar pagoda. The next stop is Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college - QuocTuGiam, then roaming around HoanKiem lake Lunch in nice restaurant then transfer to Halong Bay in the afternoon. Dinner at Royal restaurant. Overnight in Halong Bay. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3: Halong-Hanoi. Breakfast at the hotel. 7 hour boat trip give you a chance to enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Halong Bay - the World's Natural Wonder. Afternoon back Hanoi. Evening is reserved for Water Puppet Show. Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Hanoi-Hue Flight. In the morning transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to the airport. Flight VN 245 to Hue (12:20-13:30). Pick up then transfer to your hotel in Hue. Bus trip to visit Hue City and King's tombs (KhaiDinh). Dinner in Hue with Hue specialty (Com CungDinh). Overnight in Hue. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Hue city tour. Breakfast at hotel. 8h00 Boat trip to visit ThienMu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. Visit Imperial Citadel in the afternoon. The tour ends by shopping at Dongba Market. Diner at garden restaurant with Vietnamese food. Overnight at hotel in Hue. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Hue-Da Nang-Hoian. Transfer to Danang. Spend time in LangCo beach en route, taking photograph from HaiVan Pass (The pass of Sea and Cloud). Cham Museum in Danang. Afternoon visit Marble Mountain and enjoying sea/sun bathing in China beach. Arrive Hoian. Overnight in Hoian. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Hoian. Visit Hoian, an old trading town, some 30 km from Danang. Visit Hoian: Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese. PhucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum and Market. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Hoian. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Hoian-Danang-Nha Trang Flight. In the morning transfer from Hoian to Danang airport for flight VN 335 to NhaTrang (10:10-11:30), the guide will welcome you and escort you to the hotel. The left of the day is open for free sea bathing at NhaTrang beach. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in NhaTrang. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Nha Trang Boat trip to islands. 8:00 am starting boat trip to Hon Tam Island and fishing village in NhaTrang, visit coral island and TriNguyen Aquarium. Return to hotel. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight in NhaTrang. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10: Nhatrang-Dalat. After breakfast, leave NhaTrang for Dalat, the charming city in Highland. Visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the beauty of scenery en route when passing NgoanMuc Pass. Visit HoaBinh market, Prenn Water Fall and TuyenLam Pagoda in Dalat. Dinner and Overnight in Dalat. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 11: Dalat-Saigon. In the morning visit flower Garden, Former Palace of Emperor Bao Dai - the last Emperor of Vietnam. Lunch. Afternoon, transfer to Saigon . You will pass through many immense coffee farms and rubber forests to reach Saigon. Visit also LaNga floating market on road. Arrive Saigon in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Saigon. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 12: Half day city tour-Cuchi. In the morning visit Reunification Palace and War Museum. Lunch to be arranged in nice restaurant. Visit CuChi tunnel in the afternoon. 17:00 back Saigon. Dinner and free in the evening. Overnight at hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 13: Mytho-Mekong Delta. Drive southward to Mekong Delta. Boat trip in MyTho through tiny canals and quiet villages. Lunch in nice restaurant inside garden. Afternoon transfer back Saigon with stop over in VinhTrang pagoda for visiting. Dinner and overnight in Saigon. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 14: Departure. Breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to airport for departure. Includes: (B).
Trip Reminder:
- Why not add a visit to the beautiful Mekong Delta to the start of your Vietnam holiday? Experience the lively markets and delightful scenery of the delta on this two-night tour extension.
- At Halong Bay, we stay overnight on board our comfortable boat. Weather permitting, you may be able to try kayaking on the bay before watching the sun set over the spectacular limestone islands.
- Infrastructure and Tet Holiday Period-Please note that Vietnam is a developing country whose infrastructure may differ from what you expect in your homeland.).
- The official Tet holiday period for 2009 will be from Saturday 24th January till Friday 30th January.
Accommodation on this trip:
- Hanoi: Galaxy/Hoa Binh/Thien Thai
- Halong bay: O/n On Boat
- Hue: Vi Da river side/Asia
- Hoian: Thuy Duong3/Hoian
- Nha Trang: Green Hotel
- Dalat: Empress/Golf3
- Saigon: Oscar/Saigon Royal/Empress.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Land around trip transport AC van
- Local Train or Domestic Flights
- Hotels in 3 stars twin sharing room
- Meals as As indicated (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner)
- Local English/French speaking guides/leader
- All entrance and sightseeing fees in the program.
Price Excludes:
- International airfares & airport taxes in/out of Vietnam
- Hotel early check-ins and late check-outs
- All drinks & other meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam (We can arrange both visa approval letter and visa on arrival upon request)
- Personal expenses (laundry,telephone, shopping, etc.)
- Others not mentioned in details. Tipping and Gratuities are welcome!
Prices p/p:
- If 2-4 persons: Cost in USD1300.00/Pax (3 stars hotel)
- If 5-7 persons: Cost in USD1130.00/Pax
- Single Sup: + USD $580
- Upgrade tour to 4 stars Hotels cost more $USD360/pax. (S.S Cost more 650 $US)
Note: Contact us for your arrivals dates
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