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| Day 01: | Hanoi Arrival | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcomed by our driver
holding a board with your name on, then drive to city, check in and free
at leisure. Night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport and hotel. |
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| Day 02: | Hanoi City (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after a breakfast at hotel, we will discover the most famous
historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, then the
house on stilts from which "Uncle Ho" - ruled Vietnam until his death in
1969. We'll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda,
and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
Next we visit Hanoi's first University - the Temple of Literature -
dating back to 1070. After that, drive back to Ngoc Son temple situated
among the Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy the scenery of the lake sides. Then
enjoy a Cyclo trip around the old quarter for the bustling streets and
old buildings. In the evening, sample a traditional puppet music show at
theater. Night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, cyclo trip, traditional puppet show and hotel.  |
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| Day 03: | Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) - Joined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will upon arrival Hanoi
station, pick up to our office for keeping bags before enjoy a morning
coach trip to the eastern of Ha Noi, heading to Halong City with
beautiful bay. Enjoy the landscapes of the Red River Delta on the way.
Short rest at Hai Duong city before arrival Ha Long. After that, crew
welcomes you on Junk and set sail among the Ha Long Bay. Enjoy welcome
drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at
1:30pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the
amazing karts with different formations, floating fishing villages, with
its unique way of life. Then head to Me Cung Cave, strolling around the
cave before enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the
peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view. There will be
traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal
Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight on junk.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Junk. |
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| Day 04: | Halong Bay - Hanoi - Lao Cai (Breakfast, Lunch) - Joined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will enjoy an morning view of bay's landscape with a cup
of tea or coffee with light breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you
can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands
rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast take 1
hour walking around Sung Sot Cave - one of the biggest and most
beautiful in Ha Long Bay then head to cruising to Luon Cave with
different formations as: Man's Head Islet, Turtle islet. At 10:30 boat
starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to
11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more
of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at harbor by 12:00 for the
drive back to Hanoi. Rest before taking a night train to Lao Cai. Night
on train.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and train ticket. |
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| Day 05: | Lao Cai - Sapa Town - Trekking to Villages (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, on arrival Lao Cai station, pick up to Sapa for breakfast
and prepare for with 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along
the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H'mong.
Continue on 2 Km of trekking down to Lao Chai village of the H'mong.
Lunch at a local family, and then walk through terraced rice fields to
Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people where we stay for the night.
It gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house
architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive
custom. Enjoy the landscape on the way back Sapa town.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 06: | Sapa - Cat Cat Waterfall - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a walk down to the
South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black
H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of
a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during
the colonial time in Vietnam. Back town for lunch and then free at
leisure around the Sapa market or visit the church. Finally, drive down
hill to Lao Cai for a night train back Hanoi. Spend a night on train.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket.  |
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| Day 07: | Ha Noi - Hue (Breakfast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will be free in the morning, and then drive to airport
for a flight to Hue. Pick up to City for check in and free at leisure in
the afternoon around the city. Night in Hue.
+ In the evening, enjoy a traditional Royal Music show on a dragon boat cruising among the Perfume River. Services included: Transport, flight ticket, Royal music show and hotel. |
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| Day 08: | Hue City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will start a tour to discover
Hue - the last King Palace which is still remained with various kinds of
royal construction and architecture. With a visit at Flag Towel, Ngo
Mon gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and forbidden Palace. After that, continue
to visit a King Tombs before enjoy a boat trip cruising along Perfume
River for a visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. Finally, end
tour at Dong Ba Market for a leisure around to discover the traditional
foods and goods selling there. Night in Hue..
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 09: | Hue Cuisine - Hai Van Pass - Da Nang Museum - Marble mountain - Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a cooking class to
discover the famous royal cuisine in Hue. In the afternoon, start a
drive to Hoian town with a stops on the way such as: Lang Co Beach, Hai
Van Pass, Champ Museum in Danang city for a big statue collection of
Champ Culture, Marble Mountain with their cave and hillside temples and
scenic views. Finally, check in hotel and free at leisure around the old
town. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee,cooking class and hotel. |
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| Day 10: | Hoian - Walking tour - Boat trip on Thu Bon River (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a walking tour
around the old Indochina trade center for a visit Hoi An with 400 years
old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old
Vietnamese former merchants' house. Time for lunch and then free at
leisure before enjoy a short walk through out the old street for a boat
trip cruising along Thu Bon river for enjoy the sunset time. Night in
Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 11: | Hoian - Da Nang - Nha Trang (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will be free in the morning before taking a flight to Nha
Trang. Pick up to city for check in and discover the Nha Trang city
with 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 12: | Nha Trang Island and Snorkeling (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we ewill enjoy a full day for a discovery of Nha Trang bay
and Islands. With a start from Cau Da port. Time for visiting Tri Nguyen
Aquarium on Mieu Island to visit many sea species of Nha Trang which
make a small ocean world there. Next is Mun Island is the best island
for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish,
and then 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 13: | Nha Trang - Saigon (Breakfast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will be free before taking a
flight to Saigon. Pick up to city for check in and then free at leisure
around the bustling city. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, flight ticket and hotel. |
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| Day 14: | Saigon Full day City tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you
up at 08h30am 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.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel. |
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| Day 15: | Saigon - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after a breakfast at hotel, our drive will come to pick you
up at hotel and then start driving to Tay Ninh for a visit the Great Cao
Dai Holy See, a place of pilgrimage for quite a few South Vietnamese
people and for those who are interested in Cao Daism – this is a
unique religion that you might never expect to encounter. In time for
its noontime prayer service, you will enjoy peculiar hymns with
followers attired in livery red, yellow, blue and white. Quite a scene
for the eye and for snapshots. Following is lunch in Tay Ninh. Finally,
return to Saigon with a stop for visit Cu Chi Tunnel - used to be a
bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War with the
network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.  |
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| Day 16: | Saigon - Tour to Cai Be Floating Village - Vinh Long (Breakfast, Lunch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start touring along
the countryside landscapes of Mekong delta to 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
and then rest before continue to Vinh Long for a land market. Finally
return Saigon. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 17: | Saigon - Departure (Breakfast) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast, we will be free at leisure around the
town for shopping or relax. Finally, take a departure flight. End
services.
Services included: Transportation. |
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| Tour Cost | In USD/ Person - Applied to 31 Dec 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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+ Transportation with A/C
+ English speaking guide on tour + Meals mentioned above, + Entrance fee for sites visited + Boat trip in Halong, Hue, Hoian, Nha Trang, Mekong delta + Train ticket: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Shared 4 beds cabin with A/C) + Flight ticket: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Nha Trang, Nha Trang - Saigon + Hotel based on shared twin or double room + Cyclo trip, Puppet show, Royal folksong show, cooking class in Hue. + Government Tax and services charge. |
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+ 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 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 inform with twin bed or double bed.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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