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VIETNAM TRAVEL: THE BEST OF VIETNAM (14 Days/ 13 Nights)
VIETNAM TRAVEL: THE BEST OF VIETNAM (14 Days/ 13 Nights): This well paced tour encompasses all the must see sights of Vietnam – Historic Hanoi, light adventure to the colorful land of hill tribes - Sapa, a cruise around spectacular Halong Bay, the ancient capital Hue, multicultural Hoi An, the mystical Mekong Delta and the bustling metropolis of Saigon.
THE DETAILED
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (D)
Our
representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your
hotel. Dinner and enjoy water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – LAO
CAI (B/L/D)
Breakfast
at hotel. 8h00 visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum (Closed on Monday, Friday
and the entire months of October and November), One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to
visit the Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda.
PM:
After lunch, continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam (First
University built in the 11 Century). Visit Ngoc Son temple and enjoy 1 hour
cyclo tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters. At 20:00, we go to Hanoi
train station to board overnight train to Sapa.
Overnight on the train.
DAY 3: LAO CAI –SAPA – CAT CAT
SINH CHAI (B/L/D)
The
train arrives in Lao Cai at 05:00 am. Drive uphill to Sapa. At an elevation of
1,500 meters, Sapa is the former hill retreat for French administrators when
the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle of
ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa although conditions are very basic.
After checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want
by spending time to wander around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in
this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and
handicraft. In the afternoon, we trek to Cat Cat village (2 km from Sapa town) where
you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the beautiful
landscapes ofSapa Valley. Back to hotel. Overnight
in Sapa.
DAY 4: SAPA – TAVAN – LAO CAI
– HANOI (B/L/D)
This
morning, trekking to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages inhabited by Black
H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and breath-taking landscapes
of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet with friendly local people. Back to
the hotel and free at leisure. In the afternoon, we transfer you back to Lao
Cai station to take night train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on the train.
DAY 5: HANOI – HALONG BAY
CRUISE (B/L/D)
Pick
up at the station at 05:00 and we will transfer you toHalong Bay. We depart for
Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is
truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town
we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This
exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque
scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly
from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered
with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a
leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many
hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.
DAY 6: HALONG BAY CRUISE –
HANOI (B/L/D)
Waking
up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay and
overlooking daily life of Halong on the way back and van will pick you up at
the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. On the way back, Visit Dong Trieu ceramic
and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:30 pm. Free at leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 7: HANOI – HUE CITY TOUR
(B/L/D) By Flight
Transferring
to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel upon arrival and
take refresh for a while. This quiet city is widely known for the magnificent
architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built
under the Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the Imperial
Citadel with Forbidden Royal City like in Beijing.
Overnight in Hue.
DAY 8: HUE SIGHTSEEING TOUR (B/L/D)
In
the morning, we will take boat trip along the scenic Perfume River for
sightseeing and next stop will be the famous Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang
Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight at hotel
in Hue.
DAY 9: HUE – DANANG – HOI AN
(B/L/D)
Breakfast
and check-out. Leave Hue for Hoi An, en route, photo stop at the top of Cloud -
Ocean pass and fishing village of Lang Co. Lunch.
Upon
arrival in Da Nang, visit Cham Museum founded in 1915 where contains the best
collections of Cham people sculpture. The tour will be continued with Marble
Mountains consisting of five hillocks made of Marble.
A
short drive to Hoian ancient town which used to be one of the major
international ports and trading centers in South East Asia during the 17th,
18thand 19th centuries. Check in.
Dinner and overnight in Hoian.
DAY 10: HOI AN – MY SON –
HOI AN CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Breakfast
and check-out. Drive to My Son holly land, the site of the most important Cham
intellectual and religious center during the 4th to 13th century, classified as
the World Heritage Site. Luncheon. Leave My Son for Hoian, a walking tour with
our guide in Hoian ancient town through the old , narrow streets with ancient
wooden houses and visit some interesting historic places such as Japanese Cover
Bridge and Assembly Hall of Cantonese Congregation.
Dinner and overnight in Hoi an.
DAY 1: HOI AN – DANANG –
SAIGON (B/L/D) By Flight
After
breakfast, transfer to Danang Airport for departure. Arrive Sai Gon, pick up at
airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Sai Gon.
DAY 12: SAI DON CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
In
the morning, we will take you around Ho Chi Minh City from downtown Saigon to
Chinatown to get a general view of it as well as its history and culture with
stops at Reunification Palace (Ex-Presidential Palace) that was built in 1963
and is well-known as an outstanding example of 1960’s architecture, the War
Remmants, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, passing by Notre Dame Cathedral (built in
1877), the General Post Office.
In
the afternoon you will visit Giac Lam pagoda that was built in 1744 and is
regarded as the oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. You will also see Thien Hau
pagoda built in early 19th century, Chinatown, Binh Tay market, Ben Thanh
market. With a stop for a while at a lacquer shop, you can buy some gifts for
your friends, beloved relative.
Overnight in Sai Gon.
DAY 13: HO CHI MINH CITY –
MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)
Drive
to Vinh Long, a city famous by the Mekong River and floating market. You’ll
cruise to visit Cai Be floating market, fruit orchards, a traditional
family-run brick kiln. You’ll have a lunch at one of the local family and have
a shot show of traditional music in Mekong Delta which is operated by the local
people. You’ll have time to wonder around the fruit market to buy some kind of
famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit, and mangos tin and
so on.
You’ll
return to Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Sai Gon.
DAY 14: HO CHI MINH CITY
DEPARTURE (B)
Your
time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to take you to
Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight.
PACKAGE COST:
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All prices are valid till
31.12.2012 (High Season – peak Season) Tour price in USD net per person in group of |
Surcharge If require |
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9 -12 |
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First Class=4 stars |
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Superior=4 stars+ |
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Our tour prices are subject to change in case of
increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.
INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE
PRICES:
v Accommodation
(double/twin sharing)
v Private
pick up and transfer (A/C van)
v English/French
speaking tour guide
v Meals
specified in tour program
v Return
Train Tickets to Sapa
v All
Internal/domestic air tickets per program
v Boat
trips specified the tour program
v All
entrance, permission and visiting fees
EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE
PRICES:
v Airport
taxes;
v Visas
v Travel
insurance.
v Tips.
v Personal
expenses
v Emergency
transfer
v International
airfare to/from Vietnam
v Personal
insurance
v Expenditure
of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency
transfers & etc.
CHILDREN POLICY:
v From
01-04 years old: free of charge in case of no request for extra bed
v Children
aged from 6 -11: 75% charge of adult price.
v From
12 years old up: same as adult rates
WHAT TO BRING:
v Sun block.
v Camera + Film.
v Insect repellent.
v Original Passport.
v A wide brimmed hat.
v Swimming costume.
v Sun glasses.
ACCOMMODATION
IN THE EQUIVALVENT CITIES AS IN THE BELOW LIST OR SIMILAR:
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City |
Standard |
Superior |
First class |
Deluxe |
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Hoa
Binh, Thang Long Opera |
Zephyr,
Guoman |
Sofitel Plaza, Melia |
Sofitel
Metropole |
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Halong boats |
Hai Long Junk |
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Bamboo or Royal View Hotel or similar |
Chau
Long hotel |
Victoria
hotel |
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Saigon hotels |
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