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Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival (-)
Upon arrival meet your guide who will bring you to your hotel.
PLEASE NOTE, THE SIGHTSEEING DEPENDS ON THE ARRIVAL TIME. THIS INLCUDES TRANSFER WITH GUIDE PICKING UP CLIENTS ONLY.
Hanoi has shaken off its once hostile attitude to travellers to become one of the most beguiling cities in Southeast Asia. It's slow-paced yet quick to charm, with a lovely landscape of lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and French-colonial architecture.
Hanoi personifies the spirit of historic Vietnam in the temples, monuments and pockets of ancient culture along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, yet perfectly reflects the rapid changes sweeping the country as Hanoian yuppies sip cappucinos in roadside cafés and compare cell phones.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi (B)
Today enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history are also highlight of our trip. Visit these sights before continuing to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In the evening, attend the famous performance of water puppetry.
Overnight in Hanoi
Please note , you may as well visit Uncle Ho in his museum (Mondays and Fridays closed). Most of our clients do not wish, but we leave it open...And not to forget.. Uncle Hoe travels for abt 2 to 3 months yearly to Russia - for a new make over: it might be he won't be residing when you are there...
Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (BL)
Depart Hanoi for Halong. The bay consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rise spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Đầu Gỗ (Wooden stakes Cave) is the largest grotto in the Halong area. French tourists visited in the late 19th century, and named the cave Grotte des Merveilles. Its three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites (as well as 19th century French graffiti). There are two bigger islands, Tuan Chau and Cat Ba, that have permanent inhabitants. Both of them have tourist facilities, including hotels and beaches. There are a number of wonderful beaches on the smaller islands
Take 5 hour boat cruise discover this world Heritage Area. Seafood lunch is prepared and served on boat
Back pier and drive back Hanoi, drop off at your hotel
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B)
Leisure time then transfer to airport for noon flight to Hue.
Please note, you may experience a flight schedule change especially during winter time critically November caused by bad weather.
Tradditionally, Hue has been one of Vietnam's main cultural, religious and educational centres. Today, its main attraction are the splendid tombs of the Nguyen emperors, several notable pagodas and the remains of the Citadel. Also, the local will nodoubt tell you repeatedly, the women of Hue are renowned for their beauty.
You will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue, King Tu Duc’s tomb (Tu Duc is a king but also a poet, so his mausoleum is a poet garden), King Minh Mang tomb (typical formal oriental style designed).
Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue – Danang - My Son - Hoi An (B)
The car will drive you to Danang. You will travel through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beach of Vietnam. Passing Danang, visit Cham Museum then the car will continue to My Son - one of the most stunning sights in the Hoi An area is My Son, Vietnam's most important Cham site, and as of 2000 a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the centuries when Tra Kieu (the known as Simhapura) served as the political capital of Champa, My Son was the site of the most important Cham intellectual and religious centre, and also may has served as burial place for Cham monarchs. My Son is considered to be Champa's counterpart to the grand city of South-East Asia's other Indian-influence civilisation: Angkor (Cambodia), Bagan (Myanmar), Ayuthaya (Thailand) and Borobudur (Java).
Back Hoian and explore Hoian charming town on foot.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 6: Hoi An – Danang - fly to Saigon (B)
Transfer to Danang airport for morning flight to Saigon
In this, the largest of Vietnam’s cities, you will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere, and there is something invigorating about it all. Constrasting images of the exotic and mundane abound. There are the street markets, where bargains are struck and deals are done; the pavement cafes, where stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with a melodious thumping beat; and the sleek new cafes and pubs, where tourists chat over beer, pretzels, coffee and croissants. A young office worker manoeuvres her Honda Dream through rush-hour traffic, long hair flowing, high heel working the break pedal. The sweating Chinese businessman chats on his cellular phone, cursing his necktie in the tropical heat.
Visit to Thien Hau pagoda, Notre Dame cathedral, former post office, former Presidential Palace, War Museum, China town with Ben Thanh market
Overnight in Saigon
Day 7: Saigon – Cu Chi tunnels – Tay Ninh - Saigon (B)
Drive a long way on the country side of Vietnam to Tay Ninh, 100 km from Ho Chi Minh city. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Overnight at in Saigon.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.
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Summer Promotion Price (Validity: 01.04.08-31.08.08).
Price is nett per person in US$, twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of
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6-9 pax |
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| Standard Class (2 star) |
1028 |
606 |
522 |
413 |
99 |
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| Superior Class (3 star) |
1145 |
671 |
587 |
487 |
160 |
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High Season Price (Validity: 01.09.08-31.03.09).
Price is nett per person in US$, twin shared basis, tax, service charge included in the party of
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1 pax |
2 pax |
3-5 pax |
6-9 pax |
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Interested? |
| Standard Class (2 star) |
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581 |
455 |
99 |
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| Superior Class (3 star) |
1301 |
755 |
659 |
533 |
160 |
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Interested in other class of hotels or customizing this tour as per your wish? Please email us for details
Price inclusive
- Breakfast and accommodation sharing a double room or twin cabin on Halong cruise
- Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
- Domestic flight tickets: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Saigon including domestic airport taxes.
- Boat cruises as specified in the programme. All Ha Long Bay boats will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.
- Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
- The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests' return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
- Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
- Full board on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
- VAT and other taxes
Price exclusive
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visas
- Dinners, except as specified above.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Camera fees (if any)
- Diving fees
- Insurance.
Hotels used for Standard class
Hotels used for Superior class
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