Best of vietnam
13 Days 12Nights
Trip code : DENOV13
Highlights:
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), the Quanh Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake.
- Water puppet show in Hanoi
- Enjoy in Halong Bay, The World Natural Heritage site
- Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese food at the top local restaurants
- A boat trip on the romantically named perfume River( Hue)
- Hue city, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945
- Discover the impressive, historic homes of Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- My Son the ancient capital of Cham & the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets
- Relaxing & Swimming in Nha Trang Beach
- Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace in Saigon
- Visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon
- Cu Chi Tunnels with 250km long, an old Viet cong Base( North of Saigon)
- Cruise then to evergreen islands among the Rivers of the Mekong Delta.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Upon arrival, meet our guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check in. next is your free time of exploration this charming capital of Vietnam. Dinner in the hotel.
DAY2: HANOI CITY TOUR
Today we will spend a full-day city tour in Hanoi. Our first places to visit in the morning are ho chi Minh mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of literature, army museum. History museum, at noon will be free for lunch in a local restaurant, after lunch we continue to visit the old quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares” by one hour cycle ride and end of this day with enjoying a unique water puppet performance. Overnight in hotel.(B/L)
DAY3: HANOI-HALONG BAY
Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk(B/L/D)
DAY4: HALONG BAY-HANOI
Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer to hotel on arrival (B/L/D)
DAY5: HANOI-HUE ANCIENT CITY
Hue was once the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty of Emperors from 1802-1945. There are many mausoleums to visit as well as the fascinating Dong Ba market, famous for selling the best conical hats in Vietnam. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in, next is enjoying unique Hue cuisine at a local restaurant; visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Mausoleums of former Emperors Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. The evening is free to choose from one of the many good restaurants in the town centre. Overnight in Hue.(B/L/D)
DAY6: HUE-HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Leave Hue after breakfast by road for Danang via the scenic fishing village of Lang Co and the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Stop in Danang to visit the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. On the road from Danang to Hoi An visit five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines. On arrival in Hoi An transfer to hotel. Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Overnight in Hoi An.(B/L/D)
DAY7: HOI AN –MY SON-HOI AN
A half day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. On the way back to Hoi An stop to visit Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. Some of the finest sculpture in Danang’s Cham Museum originated from here. On returning to Hoi An, the afternoon is free to relax perhaps browsing for souvenirs in Hoi An’s art galleries and silk shops, or maybe cycling to the nearby Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.(B/L)
DAY8: HOI AN-DA NANG- NHA TRANG
After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Nha trang. upon arrival. Meet and transfer to the city for check in the hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang beach city.(B)
DAY9: NHA TRANG BEACH CITY
Full day free at leisure for beach relaxation. One more night in Nha trang. overnight in Nha Trang.(B)
DAY10: NHA TRANG-DA LAT MOUNTAIN
After breakfast, leaving for Da Lat Mountains. about 5hours driving from Nha Trang, the road descends to the arid coastal city of Phan rang with a stop to visit the 13th century poklong jarai Cham towers perched on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cati, lunch en route, early afternoon we will arrive in DaLat city, check in the hotel afterward, we will visit the Bao dai’summer palace (the last emperor of nguyen dynasty 1945), the old trai mat train station, XQ art-embroidery family, cock cathedral. Overnight in Dalat.(B/L)
DAY11: DA LAT-SAIGON CITY
Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for flight to bustling Saigon. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the hotel for fresh up, then joining our city tour to visit Saigon’s history landmarks including the old Saigon post office, Notre dame cathedral, former presidential palace, war remnant museum and the Chinese district of cholon to enjoy the bustling wholesale quarter of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.(B)
DAY12: CU CHI-MY THO (MEKONG DELTA)
After breakfast, depart at 7am from hotel, driving through a typical southern Vietnamese countryside to cu chi district, upon arrival in cu chi. we experience ourselves the underground village built by cu chi guerrilla fighters, remain of a real bloody battle field which is simply a network of tunnels built during the long years of wars .continue onto the Hau nghia, duc Hoa route to take a shortcut to highway1 to my tho in the Mekong delta, driving past paddy fields and tributaries. Have lunch with Mekong delta specialties at Ngoc Gia Trang restaurant. After lunch. Board our private motorized boat for a river cruise on the upper part of Mekong River for a taste of agriculture life on the mighty Mekong River. disembark the boat strolling around the colorful my tho wholesale fruit market to enjoy the bustle local daily life .continue your ride upstream stopping en route at a boat building family factory and end at thoi son5 island. walk through the lush orchards with tropical fruits. opportunity to taste diverse types of Mekong delta fruit while enjoying traditional music. Shuttle back to the pier. drive back to Saigon and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)
DAY13: DEPARTURE SAIGON
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight onwards home. End of services.(B)
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INCLUSION OF:
All transportation and transfers
Flights from Hanoi-Hue, Danang- Nha Trang, DaLat-Saigon (Eco Class)
private room on boat in Halong Bay (twin share basis)
private boat with sampan trip in Mekong Delta
English speaking guide, One in North, one in Central, One in South
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour itinerary.jpg)
Relevant permits and fees
EXCLUSION OF:
International flights
International departure tax
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
Tips and gratuities
Hotel Conditions:
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City
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First Class: 4 stars
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Superior: 3 stars
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Hanoi
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Flower Garden
(Superior Room)
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Hanoi Capital
(Superior Room)
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Hue
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Pilgrimage Village
(Villa Deluxe Room)
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Asia hotel
(Deluxe room)
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Hoi An
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Hoi An Pacific
(Superior Room)
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Hoai Thanh
(Deluxe Room)
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Nha Trang
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Yasaka
(Senior Deluxe Room)
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Que Huong
(Deluxe Room)
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Dalat
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Novotel Dalat
(Standard)
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Golf 1 Dalat
(ROH)
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HCM City
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Rex Saigon
(Superior Room)
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Elios Saigon
(Standard Room)
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Tour Cost:
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Hotel Category
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4
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First Class:
4 stars
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3140
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1891
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1529
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568
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Superior Class:
3 stars
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2535
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1589
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1227
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278
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The Above prices are in USD and to convert into your currency, please click
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Notes:
* Check out time at all hotels is 12.00 P.M and Check in time is 02.00 P.M
* All the Flights are subject to change without prior notice
* Validity 31st March 2009
Useful to read:
++ Pre-trip information, Please click here!
++ Things not to miss when travel Vietnam, Please click here!
++ When is the best season? Please click here!
++ Map of Saigon, Please click here!
++ Map of Hanoi, Please click here!
++ Map of Vietnam, Please click here!
++ Visa for Vietnam, Please click here!
++ Foreign Embassies in Vietnam, Please click here!
++ Vietnam Embassies and Consulates in Oversea, Please click here!
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