Itinerary:
DAY 1 ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY ( HCMC). (-/-/-)
Warmly welcome at Tan Son Nhat International airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in. At leisure. Overnight in HCMC.
DAY 2 HCMC (B/-/D)
Wholeday Saigon citytour including Notre Dame Cathedral built in 1880, Saigon Post Office, Reunification Conference Hall – built in 1865 on the grounds of Norodom Palace, War Remnants Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda – one of the city’s oldest pagodas built in 1744, BenThanh market, Thien Hau pagoda and China town – the city commercial centre to observe the China – Vietnamese daily life. Enjoy Vietnamese cruise dinner. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 3 MYTHO/MEKONG EXCURSION (B/L/-)
Leave HCMC My Tho/Mekong Delta which is crisscrossed by a dense network of canals. On arrival welcome on board for a cruise on the Mekong river to visit Thai Son Island with tropical fruits orchards to experience the life of the Mekong River Plains community and enjoy some fresh fruits offered by the hospitable owners. Lunch at local restaurant. A short drive to visit VinhTrang pagoda, a combination of Asian and European pagoda and Dong Tam snake farm. Back to HCMC. At leisure. Overnight in HCMC
DAY 4 HCMC – DA NANG – HOI AN (B/L/-)
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight to Da Nang. On arrival visit Marble Mountains or Mountains of the Five Elements, consist of five marble mountains: Thuy Son (water), Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal), Tho Son (soil), and Hoa Son (fire). The Marble Mountains are famous for traditional stone engraving activities. Check in. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon take a walk to explore UNESCO World Heritage Hoi An ancient town – one of the major international ports and trading centers in South-East Asia during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Visit Japanese bridge, Chinese temples and Hoi An Old houses. Hoi An town by night with its decorative multi-color lantern is worth to discover. Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 5 HOI AN – HUE (B/L/-)
Leave Hoi An for Hue – Hue used to be the Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty’s Emperors which ruled the country from 1802 until 1945. Its Royal architecture complex recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Check in. At leisure. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Hue Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.
DAY 6 HUE – HANOI (B/-/D)
Take boat trip cruising on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, one of the most beautiful and ancient architectural structures in Hue. Drive to visit King Ming Mang tomb and King Tu Duc tomb. Transfer to Hue airport for flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Pick up and transfer to hotel. At leisure. Dinner at local restaurant. Enjoy water puppet show, a fantastic art performance originated in the North of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 7 HANOI – HALONG (B/L/-)
Hanoi city tour visit President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and His House-on-stilts, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature built in 1070 in honor of Confucius and considered as the first university in Vietnam, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem lake. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay – UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Enjoy Vietnamese rural landscape along the road. Check in. At leisure. Overnight in Halong.
DAY 8 HALONG – HANOI (B/L/-)
Take boat trip cruising on the bay to enjoy the spectacular limestone islands rising from the clear emerald water. Stop to visit some beautiful grottos. Seafood lunch on boat. Back to Hanoi. At leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 9 DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free. At leisure. Transfer to airport for departure. End of tour.
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HOTEL CATEGORY
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ALL RATES ARE NET IN US$ (01/01/10 - 31/10/11)
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Tour by private car/coach with private guide per person in a party of
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1pax
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2pax
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3-5pax
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6-9pax
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10-14p
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15p+1
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20p+1
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Sgl-Sur
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Standard
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1303
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790
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694
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569
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540
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537
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526
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168
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Superior
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1536
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906
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810
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685
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656
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661
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655
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284
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Deluxe
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1814
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1057
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961
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836
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807
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823
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820
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411
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Luxury
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2331
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1304
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1208
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1083
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1054
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1086
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1092
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682
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Tour price includes:
§ Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
§ Domestic flights & Including airport tax (as mentioned in the itinerary)
§ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
§ English or French speaking local guide (for other languages supplements apply)
§ Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
§ Boat trip and train ticket if any
§ All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Tour price excludes:
§ International flights to and from Vietnam
§ Vietnam visa arrangement (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
§ Meals other than those mentioned above
§ Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons, peak season surcharges which will be advised at time of booking
§ All other services which are not mentioned above.
§ Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
§ Tips for guide
§ Travel insurance
Group Booking Policy
§ For group bookings of minimum 15 full-paying persons, the 16th person is free of charge in half-twin.
§ For group bookings of minimum 20 full-paying persons, the 21st person is free of charge in single room.
NOTE:
§ Supplement will apply for travelers booking a single room
§ Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability
§ Prices may be changed at the time of final confirmation |