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ITINERARY FOR THIS TRIP |
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Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi (D)
You are warmst welcomed by our guide on arrival at Noi Bai Airport. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking colonial architecture. We enjoy a Cyclo Ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places after that you are served dinner with vietnamese cuisine. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2 : Hanoi Full Day City Tour (B,L)
Depart from hotel, today we spend a full day exploring the charming Hanoi City.
• The first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this complex is the
• One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city.
• Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history.
• Ethnologic Museum. Afterwards we drive back to the town center, stopping at the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake.
• Hoan Kiem Lake with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theatre where we will see a fantastic performance. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 3 : Hanoi - Halong (Join Group Tour) (B,L,D)
8.30: Shuttle bus will pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.
2.30: Boarding. Welcome drink is served.
13.00-14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Halong Bay. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Fighting Cock, Canh Buom, and stop for swimming then go for visiting Sung Sot Cave (The Sudden Surprise).
18.30: Docking for overnight.
19.30: Dinner is served. Overnight on the Junk. O/N on board
Day 4 : Halong - Hanoi (Join Group Tour) (B)
08-09.30: Buffet breakfast while cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fire Island, Dinh Huong Island, floating village.
10.30: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye.
12.00 - 16h00: Shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue By Flight (B,L)
On Morning leaving Hanoi for next destination to Hue via short flight, on arrival you are warmst welcomed by our guide on arrival Phu Bai Airport and transferred to hotel. The charming and quiet Hue City was once the feudal capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. This town is widely known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. We spend this afternoon to visit Hue with:
• Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.
• Cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside and an enjoyable visit to the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. This impressive landmark in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes, reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues. Afterwards we take a short drive though the rolling hill to see
• The Elaborate Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the famous Tu Hieu Pagoda.
• Walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass many fantastic eating spots, all ideal for visitors to sample some local delicacies. O/N in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B,L)
Drive out of the town, we drive southwards to Hoi An with stopover in
• Lang Co Beach for a leisurely swim and take some photos. The winding roads begin as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam's most impressive panoramic scenes.
• The next stop is Da Nang City, a major trading hub in central Vietnam and enjoy a short city tour seeing the famous as
• Cham Museum, formerly the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. This museum contains many exquisite limestone carvings from the vanquished Kingdom of Champa which has been in central coastal littoral prior to the march of the Vietnamese nation south.
• The Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements, and the China Beach on our way to Hoi An. This charming town was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. O/N in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - 140 Kms (B,L)
The ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous as
• Japanese Covered Bridges,
• The Pottery Museum
• The 200 years old Tam Ky House
• The Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant central market.
We visit these sites on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. O/N in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An - 100 Kms (B,L)
Begin the day with an excursion to My Son, Vietnam's most evocative Cham site recently named by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Cham people considered this area, in the shadow of Cat’s Tooth Peak, the domain of the Gods, and it served as the religious and intellectual center of the culture. Lunch at local restaurant in Hoian.
Back Hoian town to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese. There is leisure to explore town by yourself. O/N in Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An - Nha Trang By Flight (B,L)
Today, you will have halfday for around shopping areas are also a highlight of our visit to Hoi An. Shops are well known for their hand weaving and interesting artefacts. By late morningt transfer to Airport for a short flight to Nha Trang. The turquoise water surrounding a string of offshore islands, and the white sandy beach stretching the whole length of Nha Trang City make it an ideal place for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape. On arrival at Cam Ranh Airport you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel, we visit some major sights of Nha Trang City. They are the Long Son Pagoda with its famous giant Buddha image, the Hon Chong Rock formation and The Impressive Ponagar Cham Towers, which are overlooking the colourful fishing port. O/N in Nha Trang. Day 10: Nha Trang - Da Lat - 165 Kms By Car (B,L)
Have leisure time for swimming and enjoy activities on one of nicest beach of Vietnam before leaving Nha Trang to Da Lat, sometimes known as the " City of Eternal Spring". This hill station was founded in the early years of the last century for the colonials to escape the heat and chaos of Saigon. Once arriving in Da Lat we start our tour with the sacred Lam Ty Ni Pagoda. The drive will take us through the charming pine hill to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai, who was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of the World War II. We have a look at the lovely collection of Vietnam treasures in place before continuing to Hang Nga Guesthouse. This construction is well known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture. O/N in Da Lat. Day 11: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh By Flight (B)
The outlaying valleys and waterfalls are not a major part of sightseeing in Da Lat. We spend this morning to visit the poetic Xuan Huong Lake and the lively Hoa Binh Market which sells a wide array of local goods and handicrafts. The next destination is Ho Chi Minh. We make our way down hill to this town and pass through the many tea and coffee plantations around Bao Loc. The drive is long, but we can break our journey at the beautiful Dambri Waterfall and the floating villages in Na Nga. We arrive in Ho Chi Minh by mid or late afternoon depending on road and traffic conditions. The bustling Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, is a center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis ,contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafés. O/N in Ho Chi Minh .
Day 12 : Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels 60 Kms (B,L)
Depart from hotel today we have an excursion to
• Cu Chi Tunnels, it's famous site is an incredible underground network of approximately 200km constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. On arrival we visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. The following programme is a sightseeing of major sights in Ho Chi Minh City as
• The Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including
• The Notre Dame Cathedral and The Old Sai Gon Post Office.
• Jade Emperor Pagoda and The War remnant exhibit.
• Saigon's Chinatown, locally named Cho Lon. This bustling area is crammed with fascinating temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 13 : Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
Pick up at your hotel . Depart for Cai Be by car, stopping to take photos in Tan An Ttown overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields. On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be Floating Market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit a small family business to see How Coconut Candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village, the green pearl of Vinh Long town, where you can immerse yourself in nature. Enjoy a lunch of fresh river food served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese Folk Music. Take a delightful walk through the Bonsai Garden. Meet the car in Vinh Long and return Ho Chi Minh City. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh - Departure (B)
There is a free time to relax and explore Ho Chi Minh City. The tour ends after transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.
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vietnam overland tour -
( Valid until 31 Dec.,2008 ) |
| Group Size |
Standard Class |
First Class |
Superior Class |
Deluxe Class |
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1 Pers. |
US$1,716 |
US$1,890 |
US$2,191 |
US$2,728 |
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2 Pers. |
US$953 |
US$1,039 |
US$1,194 |
US$1,468 |
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3 - 6 Pers. |
US$802 |
US$889 |
US$1,043 |
US$1,317 |
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7 Pers. &up |
US$615 |
US$702 |
US$856 |
US$1,131 |
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Single room sup |
US$149/pers |
US$582/pers |
US$352/pers |
US$222/pers |
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Full board sup |
US$141/pers |
US$155/pers |
US$169/pers |
US$183/pers |
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+Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar one + English or French speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Meals as indicated : B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner + Water puppet show + Cyclo trip + Domestic flight Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Nha Trang + Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue and Mekong Delta |
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EXCLUDED : Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in / out of Vietnam, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner |
LIST OF HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIP
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SUPERIOR CLASS |
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Hanoi
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Ats Hotel (ROH),
Chain First Eden Hotel (ROH),
Hong Ngoc Hotel (ROH),
Bao Khanh Hotel(ROH) or similar
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Hoa Binh Hotel (ROH),
Galaxy Hotel (ROH),
Sunny Hotel (ROH) or similar
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Guonman Hotel (ROH),
Sunway Hotel (ROH),
Zephyr Hotel (Sup.room),
Hanoi Hotel or similar
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Melia Hotel (Del.rom),
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel (Del.rom)
Nikko Hotel (ROH),
Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel or similar one
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Halong
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Halong Post Hotel ,
Asean Halong Hotel ,
Bach Dang Hotel or similar one
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Halong 1 Hotel (ROH),
Saigon Halong Hotel ,
Halong Bay Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Heritage Halong Hotel (ROH),
Halong Dream Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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Saigon Halong Hotel (Del.room),
Halong Plaza Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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Hue
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Hoa Hong Hotel (ROH),
Thuan Hoa Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Festival Hue Hotel (ROH),
Heritage Hue Hotel (ROH),
Asia Hotel (Del.room) or similar one
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Huong Giang Hotel (Del.garden view room),
Century Riverside Hotel (ROH),
Abalone Resort & Spa (Sup.room) or similar one
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Saigon Morin Hotel (Del.room) or similar one
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Hoi An
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Vinh Hung Ii Hotel (ROH),
Thanh Binh Ii Hotel (ROH),
Indochine Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Hoian Hotel (Junior room),
Glory Hotel (ROH),
Ancient House Resort (ROH) or similar one
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Hoi An Beach Resort (garden view room),
Vinh Hung Resort (Del.room),
Hoian Trail Resort or similar one
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Golden Sand Resort (Sup.room),
Palm Garden Resort (Sup.garden view room),
Hoian Riverside Resort (japanese style room) or similar one
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Nha Trang
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Hai Yen Hotel ,
Vien Dong Hote or similar one
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Que Huong Hotel ,
Green Hotel or similar one
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Nha Trang Lodge Hotel (Sta.room)
Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Sofitel Vinpearl Resort (Del.mountain view room),
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Da Lat
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Lavy Hotel,
Golf 1 Hotel ,
Golf 2 Hotel or similar one
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Golf 3 Hotel ,
Empress Hotel or similar one
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Novotel Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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Sofitel Dalat Palace Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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Ho Chi Minh
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Vien Dong Hotel (ROH),
Empress Hotel (ROH)
Chancery Hotel (ROH),
Liberty 4 Hotel (ROH or similar one
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Palace Hotel (ROH),
Oscar Saigon Hotel (ROH),
Bong Sen 1 Hotel (Sta.room),
Metropole Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Rex Hotel (ROH),
Amara Saigon Hotel (ROH),
Grand Hotel (Sta.room),
Continental Hotel (Del.rom),
Norfolk Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Majestic Hotel (Del.rom),
New World Saigon Hotel (Del.rom),
Renaissance Riverside Hotel (city view room),
Legend Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Halong
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Halong Post Hotel ,
Asean Halong Hotel ,
Bach Dang Hotel or similar one
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Halong 1 Hotel (ROH),
Saigon Halong Hotel ,
Halong Bay Hotel (ROH) or similar one
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Heritage Halong Hotel (ROH),
Halong Dream Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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Saigon Halong Hotel (Del.room),
Halong Plaza Hotel (Sup.room) or similar one
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| Hotel Notes |
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VIETNAM IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR AND THE ACCOMMODATION MAY BE BASIC IN REMOTE AREAS
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THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TRAINER OR SNEAKER SHOES, JACKET FOR COLD WEATHER, TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES AND SMALL TOWER, INSECT REPELLENT.
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THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.
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THE TRIP INCLUDES SOME MEALS AS MENTIONED AT THE ITINERARY HOWEVER OUR GUIDE WILL BE ON HAND TO ADVISE YOU AS FAR THE AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY LOCAL FOOD AT YOUR OWN BUDGET. THE MEAL COST IS ALL DEPENDING ON YOUR CHOICE OF EATING PLACE. THE PACKAGE TOUR WITH FULL BOARD MEAL IS ARRANGED UPON REQUEST .
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