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Hanoi - Ha Long - Cat Ba -
Sapa - Hue - Danang - My Son - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Ho Chi
Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi - Vinh Long - Can Tho
Code: B = Breakfast, L =
Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Arrival at Hanoi
(D, G)
Upon
arrival at Noi Bai airport, our guide will greet and
accompany you to your hotel. Free time until you?ll be
picked up to watch water puppet performance, a traditional
art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual
life of the Vietnamese people. You?ll then be driven to a
good local restaurant and enjoy a welcome dinner with us.
Your overnight stay will be in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B,
L, G)
The
morning tour will begin with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the
resting place of Uncle Ho. You will also see his
house-on-stilts and learn about the simple life of the
Vietnamese?s beloved leader. Your next visit will be Tran
Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas, which still
maintains its unique architecture armonious with nature and
boasts many precious Buddhist statues. You will then driven
to Temple of Literature, the oldest school in Vietnam,
giving it the distinction of being the most significant
temple in both Hanoi and Vietnam.
In the
afternoon, you will call at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology,
an excellent instruction to the cultural heritages of
Vietnam's 54 distinct ethnic groups. Later on, you will
visit the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake - a
striking blue gem in the city centre. The tour ends with 1
?hour walking tour around the Old Quarters to enjoy its
warmth and coziness, looking up to contemplate centuries-old
and weather-beaten houses, both familiar and exotic, etc.
Your overnight stay will be in Hanoi.
Day 3: Exploring villages
around Hanoi (B, L, G)
Today, you
will first visit Van Phuc, a centuries-old village renowned
for the fine silk-making and silk products. The luster of
its rich and colorful fabric has been a source of
inspiration for Vietnames poets to write about. Driver and
guide will then take you to Bat Trang ceramic village where
you can watch craftspeople forming, painting and glazing
their products in traditional ways. You'll have lunch box in
the village.
In the
afternoon, you will be driven to visit Dong Ho village,
famous for its traditional unique paintings on 'giay do'
paper. You'll continue your visit at Dong Ky village where
most of the local families produce furniture inlaid with
pearl. You'll then return to Hanoi for overnight stay.
Day 4: Hanoi/Ha Long/Cat
Ba (B, L, G)
After
breakfast, our guide will meet and take you to Ha Long Bay.
Enjoy a 3 hour drive with a stopover at Hong Ngoc Embroidery
workshop for refreshment and see different kinds of
handicrafts skilfully made by disable people.
Upon
arrival, you will board a private boat for a 5-hour cruise
on Ha Long Bay. Declared as a World Natural Heritage Area by
UNESCO, Halong Bay is not only famous for its exceptional
scenic beauty but also outstanding geological and geomorphic
values. After lunch with fresh seafood, you will visit the
Amazing cave and a tranquil beach where you'll be able to
swim, and climb hills for an overview of the Bay's
remarkable seascape. Our boat will then take you to Cat Ba
Island, the pearl island with a spectacular array of sea and
island scenery covering an area of 20,000ha in the
North-East of Hai Phong. When you arrive, you?ll be picked
up by bus to your hotel. You'll spend the night in Cat Ba.
Day 5: Cat Ba/Hanoi/Lao
Cai (B, G)
Breakfast at your hotel,
you'll then have free time to relax at Cat Co Beach which is
separated by a small range of mountain, you can swim in the
blue and warm water, so clear that you can see the golden
sand beneath. Moreover, the white-sand Cat Co beach makes a
great place for walking around for the day
In the
afternoon, you'll take a short walk to the other harbor
where you'll take a hydrofoil to Hai Phong. Arriving in Hai
Phong, your car will pick you up to return to Hanoi.Your
time will be your own until our guide will escort you to the
railway station for an overnight train to Lao Cai. You'll
spend the night on the train.
Day
6: Lao Cai/Sapa (B, L, G)
On arrival at Lao Cai
Station, your tour guide will meet and take you to local
restaurant to have breakfast. You'll then be driven to start
the tour with a visit to a distinctive market which is taken
place once a week and frequented by ethnic minority people.
The market seems colorful with a diversity of ethnic people
coming to buy and sell. Enjoy your time to take photography
or looking at colorful brocade, skirts of Mong ethnic
minority people and specialties of the mountain region. You
will also have a chance to communicate with the ethnic
people and learn about their cultural identity. Your picnic
lunch will be served at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be
transferred to Sapa, a home to a great diversity of ethnic
minority people. Its breathtaking mountain scenery is some
of the best in Asia with high green mountains cuddled in
clouds, scattered rice terraces and rich agricultural areas
where the native inhabitants live and harvest their
crops.... The villages are traditional and are typically
tucked away at the bottom of the hill slopes. Most of the
villagers wear traditional colorful costumes. Rest of the
day, your time will be your own to explore Sapa town .You'll
spend the night in Sapa.
Day 7: Sapa/Lao Cai (B, L,
G)
Breakfast at your hotel, you'll
start the tour by hiking down a scenic valley calling in at
the H?mong ethnic minority villages on the way.
You'll then be driven by Jeep to visit Lao Chai village -
the village of Black H'mong people. In this village, you
will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable
people. You could have time to talk with them and know more
about their lives. You'll then have picnic lunch.
In the afternoon, you'll
drive to visit Ta Van village, inhabited by Dzay minority.
Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the treeking paths. Our
driver will then take you to visit Giang ta Chai village,
home to Red Dzao people. You'll return to Sapa to refresh at
a local standard hotel before being driven to Lao Cai
station for your overnight sleeper train at 21.15 back to
Hanoi. Your accommodation will be on the train.
Day 8: Hanoi free (B)
You'll arrive in the station
early in the morning and be escorted to your hotel. The rest
day will be free. You'll spend the night in Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi/Hue (B, G)
You will
be free until our car arrive to transfer you to Noi Bai
airport for the morning flight to Hue. On arrival, you'll be
picked up and driven to your hotel in the city centre. Free
time at leisure after check-in procedure.
In the
afternoon, our guide will show you around Hue. You will
first visit the Imperial Citadel, that served as the
powerful seat of Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Enjoy
your shopping at the famous Dong Ba Market before transfer
back to hotel. You'll spend the night in Hue.
Day 10: Hue (B, L, G)
After
breakfast, you will take a cruise along Perfume River to
visit Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. Our
car will then take you to visit the imposing Minh Mang tomb,
a striking example of classic Sino-Vietnamese architecture.
After
lunch, a continuation to visit poetic Tu Duc Tomb. This tomb
is idyllically set in a romantic scenary of mounts, lake and
pine forest and considered as one of the most beautiful
works of the Nguyen dynasty. Last but not least, you will
visit elaborate Khai Dinh Tomb, which is the result of the
interminglement of many architectural trends: European and
Asian, as well as ancient and modern. Your overnight stay
will be in Hue.
Day 11: Hue/Danang/Hoi An
(B, L, G)
Morning transfer from Hue to
Hoi An. Pass by Lang Co Beach and Hai Van pass. You will
stop at Danang to visit Cham Museum, which holds the finest
collection of Champa sculptures in different art styles from
the 7th to the 15th centuries. Driver and guide also take
you to visit Marble Mountains and Stone Carving village
where famous stone products are skillfully made by local
people. Afterwards, you?ll head to Hoi An? an enchanting
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
After checking in your hotel,
you will take a tour of the ancient town where the mix of
Japanese and Chinese architecture reflects Hoi An?s
significance in the past as an important trading port.. Your
overnight stay will be in Hoi An.
Day 12: Hoi An/My Son/Hoi
An (B, G)
After breakfast, you will be
driven to My Son Sanctuary, once the religious and political
capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Set
in a lush green valley, a series of impressive tower-temples
dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries provide a
breathtaking site. Our guide will show you the remains of
remarkable brick towers, and explain their origins and
purpose. You'll then return to Hoi An with free afternoon to
relax. Your overnight stay will be in Hoi An.
Day 13: Hoi An/Nha Trang
(B)
Your time will be your own
until you'll escorted to Danang airport for your flight to
Nha Trang. On arrival, you'll driven to your hotel to check
in at the hotel overlooking the bay. The rest day will be
free on the beach.
You'll spend the night in Nha
Trang
Day 14: Nha Trang boat
tour (B, L, G)
After breakfast at your
hotel, your vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to the
harbour where you will have a ?fun? sharing boat trip to
experience the charm of Nha Trang?s Coast. Your first stop
will be Mun Island where you you'll anchor off for swimming
and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. From here, we?ll
head out to Mot Island for lunch aboard. You'll then have an
entertainment such as dancing and singing together with
other passengers on the boat. A floating mini bar will
served some of Vietnamese wine with fruit. You'll continue
cruising to Tam Island for relaxing on the beach and playing
water sports. You'll have a fruit party on the boat on the
way to Mieu Island. You'll be rowed in a circular
bamboo-basket boat to visit a fishing village on Mieu
Island. You'll return to Nha Trang to spend the night.
Day 15: Nha Trang city
tour (B, G)
After breakfast, our guide
and driver will take you to visit Long Son Pagoda, the
biggest Buddhist pagoda in Khanh Hoa. You will hike up on
steps hehind the pagoda to the mountain peak where you can
admire the magnificance of great white Buddha statue and
enjoy a spectacular view of Nha Trang City. Continue your
drive to visit Po Nagar Cham tower, which still retains the
typical features of the Champa architectural art. You'll
then be taken to the hot spring spa for
relaxing in the mud baths and mineral water pools.
In the afternoon, you?ll be
free to stroll around Nha Trang's beach. You'll spend the
night in Nha Trang.
Day 16: Nha Trang/Ho Chi
Minh City (B, G)
You'll be
free and then be picked up to Nha Trang airport for your
flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On your arrival at the Tan Son
Nhat airport, you'll be driven to your hotel. Your overnight
stay will be in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City
tour (B, L, G)
A full day tour of the city
begins with a visit to the History Museum, which has an
excellent collection on the evolution and development of
Vietnam?s history and culture, from the Bronze Age Dong Son
civilization (13th century BC) till the last feudal dynasty
ending in the mid-20th century. The following visit to the
Museum of War Remnants will provide you a very partial, but
riveting, perspective of the American War.
After lunch, you?ll visit the
splendid old colonial buildings such as Centre Post Office
and Notre Dame Cathedral. Furthermore, the next visit to
Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in
Vietnam, will surely captivate you with its oriental
architecture and artistic values. Tour ends after 2-hour
shopping at the lively Ben Thanh market, which is so closely
tied to the city's life that the clock tower at its main
gate has long been considered a symbol of the city.
You'll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh
City.
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City/Tay
Ninh/Cu Chi (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will be
picked up to Tay Ninh to visit Cao Dai Holy See, the fulcrum
of Cao Daism religion, which took root in southern Việt Nam
during the 1920s. You are also welcome to attend the midday
ceremony here.
Lunch at a good local
restaurant.You will then be driven to visit Cu Chi Tunnels,
an incredible cobweb-like tunnel complex with underground
dug-outs of over 200-kilometer length, which was a shelter
for the Viet Cong guerillas and their sympathizers during
the American war. From this underground village, the
revolutionary forces staged the 1968 general offensive and
the Ho Chi Minh campaign in April 1975 to liberate South
Vietnam. You'll then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for
overnight stay.
Day 19: Ho Chi Minh
City/Vinh Long/Can Tho (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will be
transfered to Vinh Long, a peaceful province on Co Chien
river, which branches out from the Mekong. Upon arrival,
you?ll take a boat trip to enjoy ?a beautiful river
painting? of Cai Be floating market which was formed in the
Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century and bearing all the
characteristics of the locals? life in the western region.
Proceed to visit some fruit orchards and local cottage
industries. Lunch will await you at a local house. You will
also have a chance to listen to the traditional folk music
"Don Ca Tai Tu" which is is operated by the local people.
You?ll then stroll on the village paths to visit the local
markets and enjoy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as
banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on. Return to Vinh Long
by boat and then continue driving to Can Tho. Overnight stay
in Can Tho.
Day 20: Can Tho/Ho Chi
Minh City (B, L, G)
After breakfast, you will
board an early morning cruise to visit the colourful Cai
Rang and Phong Dien floating markets (the nicest one with
heaps of rowing boats). Take in the picturesque scenery and
enjoy the fascinating Mekong rural lifestyle. Return to Ho
Chi Minh City and have a break at My Tho for lunch. You will
spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City
departure (B, G)
You'll be free until you'll
be picked up to the airport for your international departure
flight.
Prices per person in US$:
|
Number of people |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
10-15 |
Supplement for single
occupancy |
|
Two stars |
1783 |
1519 |
1314 |
1137 |
344 |
|
Three stars |
2012 |
1736 |
1522 |
1338 |
457 |
|
Four stars |
2740 |
2465 |
2251 |
2066 |
1200 |
|
Five stars |
3300 |
3024 |
2810 |
2626 |
1730 |
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Valid until December 31, 2010
Surcharge for peak season and Gala Dinner of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.
Prices include:
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Breakfast and accommodation
in twin or double room.
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One-way domestic flight
tickets: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City
including domestic flight airport taxes.
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Return train tickets: Hanoi -
Lao Cai - Hanoi, air-condition soft four berth cabin.
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Boats cruise as programme,
enjoy a private cruise on traditional junk in Ha Long Bay.
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Hydrofoil ticket: Cat Ba -
Hai Phong
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Travel by private,
air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver.
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Experienced English-speaking
tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
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Entry fees for all
sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
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Lunches and dinners, as
specified, in the local restaurants and on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
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Government Taxes.
Price do not include:
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International flight tickets
and airport tax.
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Visas.
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Dinners except as specified
above.
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Drinks, gratuities and
personal expenses.
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Insurance.
Hotel list for Five Stars standard
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Hanoi: Sofitel Plaza Hotel (*****
overlooking the West Lake, indoor swimming pool, Classic Room) or similar
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Cat Ba: Cat Ba
Sunrise Resort (**** a secluded resort by beautiful mountain and beach -
private 8000 meters beachfront, Seaview Superior Room) or similar
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Sapa: Victoria Hotel (****
the best hotel in Sapa with separate building, Superior Room)
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Hue: Imperial
Hotel (***** in the heart of city centre, Deluxe Riverview Room) or similar
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Hoi An: Palm
Garden Beach Resort (***** beautiful villa and bungalow style resort on a 5ha site
on the northern section of Cua Dai Beach, Superior Ocean-view Room)
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Nha Trang:
Sunrise Beach Resort (***** luxury hotel overlooking the bay, Superior
Seaview Room) or similar
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Ho Chi Minh City: Legend
Hotel (***** colonial building in the city centre, Deluxe Room) or similar
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Can Tho: Victoria Hotel (****
on the bank of Mekong River, Superior Room) or similar
Hotel list for Four Stars standard
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Hanoi: Silk
Path Hotel (**** modern boutique hotel in the old quarter, Deluxe Room) or similar
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Cat Ba: Cat Ba Island Resort
(**** a walking distance to the beach) or similar
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Sapa: Chau
Long Hotel (*** overlooking Muong Hoa valley & Mount Fansipan, New Wing ROH
Room)
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Hue: Huong
Giang
Hotel (**** on the bank
of the Perfume River, Deluxe Riverview Room) or similar
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Hoi An: Hoi An
Trails Resort and Spa (**** beside Cua Dai beach, Deluxe Room) or similar
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Nha Trang:
Novotel Hotel (**** in the city centre, near the beach, Standard Room) or
similar
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Ho Chi Minh City: Grand Hotel
(**** colonial building in the city centre, Superior New Wing Room) or
similar
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Can Tho: Golf Hotel (****
city centre, Deluxe Riverview Room) or similar
Hotel list for Three Stars standard
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Hanoi: Flower
hotel (*** a walking distance to Hanoi old quarter, Classic Room) or similar
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Cat Ba: Princes
Hotel (*** located in the heart of Cat Ba tourist center, Deluxe Room) or
similar
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Sapa: Boutique Sapa Hotel
(*** nice hotel and service in the town centre, Superior City View Room) or
similar
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Hue: Romance Hotel (**** city centre with
swimming pool, Romance Deluxe Room) or similar
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Hoi An: Thuy
Duong 3 Hotel (*** in the ancient town, Deluxe Room) or similar
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Nha Trang:
Green Hotel (*** new high rise building with nice view and service, Standard
Room) or similar
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Ho Chi Minh City: Elios Hotel
(*** ideally located in the city centre, Standard Room) or similar
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Can Tho: Kim Tho Hotel (***
overlooking the Mekong River, Superior Room) or similar
Hotel list for Two Stars standard
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Hanoi: Van
Mieu Hotel (** near the Temple of Literature in city centre, Deluxe Room) or
similar
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Cat Ba: Princes Hotel (**
local standard, Standard Room) or similar
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Sapa: Thai Binh Hotel (**
city centre, on the foot of Ham Rong Mountain) or similar
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Hue: Victory Hotel (** city centre,
Superior Room) or similar
- Hoi An: Hai Au Hotel (** near Cua Dai Beach,
Standard Room) or similar
- Nha Trang: The Light Hotel and Resort (***
overlooking the beach, Superior Room) or similar
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Ho Chi Minh City: An An Hotel
(** city centre, Superior Room) or similar
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Can Tho: Ninh Kieu Hotel (**
city centre, Room in Hotel A1 & A2) or similar
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