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| Day 01: | Saigon Arrival | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, Pick up to city for check in and free at leisure. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport and hotel. |
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| Day 02: | Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after a breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Cai Be. After
arrival in Cai Be, we will on board for an exploration of lush
vegetations of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers
bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to
arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit
the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time
for lunch at the orchard fruit garden and leisure around for a rest
before continuing to Vinh Long city for a land market. Finally, return
Saigon. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.  |
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| Day 03: | Saigon - Siem Reap Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will take a flgiht to Siemreap. Upon arrival at Siem Reap
airport, meets and transfers to hotel. Visit the temples including
Prasat Kravan -with its unique brick sculptures-, Srah Srang , The Royal
Baths was once used for ritual bathing, and Banteay Kdei, surrounded by
four concentric walls, Eastern Mebon, guarded at its corner by stone
figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable
state of preservation, and the Mountain Temple of Pre Rup. In the
afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the
temple tour. Visit Ta Prum, one of the most beautiful temples in the
area. Ta Prum has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered
and retains much of its mystery, then, visit Takeo (Sites visited based
on time limitted). Night in Siemreap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight tickets and hotel. |
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| Day 04: | Siemreap - Tour to Angkor Temples (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
After an enjoy sunrise time at Angkor Wat in early morning, then
start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the
temple) which was built by Angkor's greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The
major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and
symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is
one of the most spectacular of Angkor's temples in its heyday; to
Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for
public ceremonies and served as a base for the king's grand audience
hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor's mysteries. In
the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor
Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in
South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including
forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent
remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. Night in Siem
Reap.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 05: | Siemreap - Tonle Sap Lake - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast, we are on a boat trip to Great Lake Tonle
Sap that is renowned for its basin of fresh water fish (10 tons/ 1Square
Km in the 60's). Visitors may also view the fresh water exhibition
where we can see various kinds of fish in Tonle Sap Lake such as
floating village and real style on the river. In the afternoon, we
continue to visit Les Artisans d'Angkor - Chantiers Ecole where visitors
can observe artisans making high quality wood and stone carvings from
scratch to end-product, and then we visit Silk Farm, malpro tree field
throughout produce processing of the production, where we can see the
traditional silk making in Cambodia. Finally taking a flight to Hanoi
city. Pick up to city for check in and night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket and hotel. |
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| Day 06: | Hanoi City - Halong (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, spend the full morning for a visit some famous sites at the
President area such as: Mausoleum, Museum Stilt house and One Pillar
Pagoda, then Temple of Literature. Time for lunch and then keep driving
along the Red river delta to to Halong city. Check in and nigh tin
Halong.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel. |
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| Day 07: | Halong Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
With the morning cruise trip among the Halong bay for the over view
of thousand limestone Islet and Islands. Time for visit of Thien Cung
and Dau Go caves - a history site of Vietnam in the pass. Picture the
beauty for the bay for a nice memories before cruising back Halong boat
pier. Finally return Hanoi for check in. Night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.  |
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| Day 08: | Hanoi - Perfume River (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will depart for Perfume Pagoda with about two hour drive
through the picturesque countryside and back roads to the village of Duc
for some refreshments before boarding our boats for a 1.5 hour ride
along the scenic Yen River. After this we walk to the Thien Tru Pagoda
(Heavens Kitchen) and the Perfume Cave and Pagoda � one hour walking
in total. On our return, we visit Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas. Lunch
will be at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After
lunch the boat will take us back to our bus for the drive back to Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 09: | Hanoi City - Hue (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will enjoy the morning for a visit of to discover the
rest famous sites in hanoi City. With the first visit and walking around
the Hoan Kiem Lake, and then pass Hilton hotel before driving to West
lake for visiting Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc pagoda. Finally, keep
driving to the airport for a flight to Hue. Pick up to city for check in
and night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight tickets and hotel. |
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| Day 10: | Hue City - King Tomb (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, with teh morning visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King
tomb by a boat trip cruising along Perfume River, after that, discover
the old Citadel of the unique Royal construction of Flag Towel, Ngo Mon
Gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and Forbidden Palaces. Finally return hotel
for leisure and night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 11: | Hue City - Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where
you will have magnificent view of the East Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have
break. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous East Beach and the
Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early
Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international
ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Check in
and free before enjoy a walking tour around the old quater for visit 400
years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old
Vietnamese former merchants' house. Night in Hoian
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 12: | Hoian Leisure (Breakfast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will be free at leisure around the town or relax at Cua Dai Beach (4km from town). Night in Hoian.
Services included: Hotel. |
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| Day 13: | Hoian - Danang - Nha Trang (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will take a morning flight to Nha trang. Pick up to city
for check. In the afternoon, after the lunch time, we will drive to
visit some most famous site around such as: Po Nagar tower, a sacred
Hindu site dating back to the 7th century, Stone Church built in French
colony time, to Long Son Pagoda - Buddhist pagoda built in commemoration
of the monks and nuns who died whilst fighting the Diem Government.
Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket and hotel.  |
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| Day 14: | Nha Trang Island Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start to Cau Da port.
Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea
species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there.
Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of
lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a
fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves
in which the sea swallows make their nest. Night in Nha Trang
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 15: | Nha Trang - Dalat City (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a morning coach
trip to Dalat city with about 4 hours. The first part of the journey was
through agricultural scenery - rice paddies and vegetable fields, with
hills arising the background. Late in the morning, we stopped at the Po
Klong Garai Cham towers. The sites, at the top of a cactus covered
hillside, date from the 13th century and enjoy magnificent view from
Ngoan Muc Pass. On arrival, check in and free before visit flower
garden, Bao Dai Palace, old railway station, Dream hill... Night in
Dalat
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 16: | Dalat City (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you
up at 08h00am and start a full day tour in Da Lat city for discovering
almost famous sites and landscapes around. Chance for enjoy the Cable
cabin for a beautiful overview of whole city. Next, we will drive to
visit Truc Lam Meditation Monastery Pagoda - one of the nice Pagoda with
a nice view around, then Paradise Lake; Datanla Water for
picture..Night in Dalat.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 17: | Dalat - Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will take flight back
Saigon. Pick up to city for check in and enjoy lunch time. In the
afternoon, drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnel - a famous underground Tunnel
system with over 200km during the Vietnam War. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket and hotel.  |
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| Day 18: | Saigon City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you
up at 08h15am and start a full day to discover the City tour with almost
famous sites such as: Reunification Palace - the formally known as the
Presidential Office; Museum of Vietnamese History for hearing about the
country history; Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office to look
around and take some photos; War Museum, very famous with lots of
pictures about Vietnamese - American War. Finally, heading to "China
Town" in Saigon, which is the biggest Chinese community in Vietnam
before visit Binh Tay Market (Big Market) the biggest wholesale market
in Saigon. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel. |
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| Day 19: | Saigon - Departure (Breakfast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will be free before taking the departure flight. End services.
Services included: Transportation. |
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+ Transportation with A/C
+ English speaking guide on tour + Meals mentioned above, + Entrance fee for sites visited + Boat trip in Mekong delta, Tonle Sap Lake, Halong, Hue, Nha Trang + Flight ticket: Saigon - Siemreap, Siemreap - Hanoi. Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Nha Trang, Dalat - Saigon. + Hotel based on shared twin or double room + Government Tax and services charge. |
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+ Surcharge for peak season (Public holiday) at Deluxe and Luxury hotels mentioned
+ Gala dinner on 24 and 31 Dec 2011 + Personal expenses, Drinks, telephone, laundry, tips + Airfare, Vietnam visa, airport taxes - paying at airport check in desks. + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer + Other services not mentioned in the itinerary. |
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| + Trip can be start from Saigon, Siemreap or Hanoi (It is based on your arrival city and airport) + You can adjust the itinerary based on your interested + As there are some domestic flight tickets, we need you full names to check and keep the flight available in advance once you final the itinerary. + Room types at hotel should be informed with twin bed or double bed. |
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Indochina Treasure 19days
