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Vietnam Tours
19Days/18Nights
Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
You
arrive Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport.
Transfer from Airport to Ho Chi Minh City at any
time then transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for
check in. Free for leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
City.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu
Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the
Reunification Hall, formerly known as the
Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern
building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning
of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating
building is filled with history still fresh in the
minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post
Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor
Pagoda, Chinatown and Binh Tay Market – the central
market for the city and one of the liveliest areas.
Next we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible
network of tunnels that once stretched for 210
miles. This underground complex was built by
guerilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction
continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to
our hotel where the evening is free.
Day 3: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B,
L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang
Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75
kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city
is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which
produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or
two of the islands that produce traditional
handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the
Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on
your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi
Minh City. Check in hotel & stay overnight in Ho Chi
Minh City.
Day
4: Leave Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat - City of Love
(B, L)
This morning after breakfast at hotel then transfer
to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to take flight
for Da Lat City. Upon arrive in Nha Trang airport
pick up and transfer to Da Lat City - known as the
City of Eternal Spring by plane. Late in the
afternoon you will be able to take a short walk to
get a feel for this delightful city. In the evening
you will head out to one of the fine restaurants in
town. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 5: Dalat sightseeing full day (B, L)
Today you will take a tour of Da Lat and the
surrounding areas. We will visit Bao Dai Palace .
From here you visit the rather bizarre and very
aptly named Crazy House, a brightly painted concrete
house which winds itself around trees, mimicking
their shapes. It now functions as a guesthouse. Next
visit is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda. This
afternoon, for those interested can take the short
train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village
of Tri Mat. In the evening, you will enjoy fine
cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.
Day
6: Leave Da Lat City to Nha Trang Beach City (B)
Free for leisure in the morning until transfer to
Nha Trang Beach City – one of the most beautiful
Beaches in over the World. Arrive Nha Trang Beach
City in the afternoon. Check in hotel & overnight in
Nha Trang City.
Day 7. Nha Trang
Sightseeing (B, L)
In
the morning you will transfer to Cau Da port for a
cruise on the Nha Trang Bay to visit Tri Nguyen
Aquarium on Mieu Island to enjoy hundreds of nice
and precious marine creatures then continue the trip
to Mun Island -the best island for snorkeling with
lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Taking a
fresh lunch at the Con Se Tre island and relax. Back
to hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8. Nha Trang (B)
Today is a free day at leisure in Nha Trang for
relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking
beautiful Bay. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs
in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off
in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa
treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and
admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 9: Leave
Nha Trang to Danang & Sightseeing in Hoi An. (B, L)
Leave Nha Trang City in the early morning. Fly to
Danang Airport. Pick up & transfer to Hoi An Ancient
Town. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major
trading center, once known as "Faifo" to the
earliest Western traders. It was also an important
port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese,
Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far
East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues
in the center, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and
fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s
that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese
styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located near
the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains
exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An's
history. Late this afternoon, take a boat trip on
the Thun Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam Kim
Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding
families. Return to your haven on world-famous
"China Beach," with the evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go
shopping (B, L)
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World
Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a
lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious
center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick
towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in
the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest
archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia,
Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and
Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries
was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Town
for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An
Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day
11: Hoi An – Heaven of Shopping Place in Vietnam (B)
Having breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the time in one of
the best shopping places in Asia! You will walk
around the ancient town with friendly & nice smile
of local people! Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12: To Danang/City Sightseeing - Hue, Old
Imperial City. (B, L)
Today,
journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co,
over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that
juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular
views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit
the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of
openair sandstone carvings. Stop at China Beach,
made famous in the American TV series of the same
name. It stretches for many miles north and south of
the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains
surrounding the area are five stone hillocks - once
islands made of marble - and each is said to
represent one of the five elements of the universe.
There are many natural caves in which Buddhist
sanctuaries have been built over the centuries.
Arrive Hue City, check in hotel & overnight in Hue
City.
Day 13: Full day sightseeing in Hue the Old Imperial
City. (B, L)
Having breakfast at hotel then taking full day to
discover Hue City, Vietnam's political capital from
1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen
Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of
Vietnam's cultural, religious and educational
centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located
in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in
Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early
19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its
spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers
supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See
the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns
and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once
stood. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 14: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh
Mang. (B, L)
Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on
the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of
anti-government protest during the early 1960s.
Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh
Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its
magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations
and is considered one of Hue's most beautiful
pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu
Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading
and theater performances in a tranquil setting of
forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai
Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It
has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons,
ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Return to your
hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired
rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Tr
Overnight in Hue City.
Day 15: Leave Hue City for Hanoi (B)
Having breakfast at hotel & free for leisure,
sightseeing in the morning! Check out hotel &
transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Arrive
Hanoi in the afternoon, transfer to hotel, check in.
Free for sightseeing in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi!
Day 16: Hanoi Sightseeing full day. (B, L)
Having breakfast at hotel then start sightseeing
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public
parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very
attractive city with French-style architecture. You
have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a
visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly
Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by
Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at
Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny
Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant,
visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St.
Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang
Lich, once the museum of l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme
Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam's
turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting
Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 17: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight
on Board. (B, L, D)
Early this
morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most
magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong
Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is
filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or
karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as
the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half,
including an overnight with dinner and breakfast
onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from
the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat.
Comfortable and intimate, your boat features
hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining
room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with
private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water,
we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most
beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit
some of the largest rock formations and caves. This
promises to be one of your most memorable travel
experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
Day 18: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have
time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast.
Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while
taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky
islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and
relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is
served while you are cruising through the bay, along
the way seeing more of the fascinating formations.
Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for
overnight. Arrive Hanoi at 3:00pm. Check in hotel &
free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 19: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)
You
have the morning free to relax before your return
flight home. Finish your unforgettable trip or you
can extend some days to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
Tour Cost included:
17
nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic
with daily breakfast
1 night stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay in
twin-share cabin.
Internal flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat,
Nha Trang - Danang, Hue - Hanoi (economy class)
Vietnam Airlines including fuel charge & Airport
taxes.
Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese
food, Asian Food basic.
All
landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned
vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports
on arrival and departure days
English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on
request
Boat trips in the Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Hue & Hoi
An
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Water Puppet Show & Cyclo Tour in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single
entry, one month valid
All
taxes & services charge.
Tour Cost Non
Included:
International airfare and airport taxes in Vietnam
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the
program
Visa fees to Vietnam
Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
Kayak, Massage onboard
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
Tipping/ Gratuities
Single supplement
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our
control such as natural calamities (typhoon,
floods), flight delays, rescheduling or
cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations,
riots, strikes etc.
  
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Number in Group
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Price per person in US$ in party of
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1
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2-3
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4-6
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7-10
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11-15
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16-20
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Single
Supplement
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Superior
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2,850
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1,571
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1,521
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1,366
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1,340
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1,284
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536
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Deluxe
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3,869
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2,110
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2,047
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1,840
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1,810
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1,751
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1111
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First Class
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4,920
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2,680
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2,543
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2,362
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2,297
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2,238
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1,457
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