CLASSIC TOUR VIETNAM - 8 DAYS
From the modern day life of Saigon, to the charms of Hoi An, the distinctive imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the natural beauty of Halong Bay, you will enjoy something different every single day of this trip.
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport by our guide and transferred to your hotel. At your leisure. Visit Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam. Enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets tonight. After the show, enjoy a welcome dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L)
Visit Halong Bay. Halong Bay is the spectacular home of over 3000 sandstone islands, all jutting out of the emerald waters of the Tonkin's Gulf. You will board your junk for a cruise of this stunning area. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural wonders. The tiny limestone islands are dotted with many beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves that provide an excellent backdrop for lazing about from the deck of the deluxe junk vessel. Stopping along the way for a swim as well as a visit to one of many limestone caves in the area. Whilst on board indulge in a delicious seafood lunch before return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Ha Noi - Hue (B, L)
Take a short flight to Hue, check in hotel and enjoy the life of Hue’s people. In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel. The Imperial City located in the Citadel, was built in the early 19th Century and modelled after the Forbidden City in Beijing. There are numerous palaces and temples within these walls, as well as towers, a library and museum. Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, admire the beautiful landscapes and the sunset on the Huong River when return the center. Overnight in Hue.
Day 4: Hue - Hoi An (B)
Visit the Cham Museum in Danang founded in 1915 by the Ecole Fraicaise d'Extreme Orient & the open-air collection of Cham sculpture, which is the finest in the world. A brief stop at China Beach made famous in the American TV series "China Beach". During the American War, soldiers were airlifted here for rest and relaxation.
For stone hillocks, once islands, made of marble make up Marble Mountain. Each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. The largest and most famous, Thuy Son, has a number of natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. When the Champas ruled this area, these same caves were used as Hindu shrines.
Continue to the ancient town of Hoi An. Take a short walking tour to learn a little about the architecture and history of this ancient town. Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town south of Danang.
Overnight in Hoi An
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Day 5: Hoi An - Da Nang - Sai Gon (B, D)In the morning it is free to explore Hoi An. Wander through the colourful colonial homes, tucked in between wooden shop-houses, pagodas and Chinese communal houses. Hoi An is far from an excellent beach just 5km away. It is also easily accessible by cycle, taxi or as a motorbike pillion. After that, we will transfer to Danang for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 6: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)Today's tour highlights Saigon's biggest attractions. In the morning the Cu Chi tunnels, Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, and shelter and weapon factories. The enemy never discovered dug out of hard lateritic by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network.
In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of Saigon - the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. There are street markets sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. The city churns and bubbles, yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture.
To the west of the city is District 5, the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cho Lon, which means "Big Market" but known as China Town. The wholesale market of Saigon and the surrounding streets make up one of city's liveliest areas. The ornate Post Office, Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883, is set in the heart of Saigon's Government Quarter. It has a neo - Romanesque form and two high square towers, tipped with iron spires. In front of the cathedral is a statute of the Virgin Mary.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7: Saigon - My Tho (Mekong Delta) - Saigon (B, L)
After breakfast, we set out on an excursion to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a 2-hours scenic drive passing paddy fields and river tributaries. On arrival, board our private motorized boat for a river cruise on the upper part of the Mekong River and taste of the agricultural life of the mighty Mekong River, Take a leisurely boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal, which is bordered by rows of traditional stilt houses, and fruit plantations. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market and Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the water coconut trees. Visit a family business, which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. After trekking through the fruit plantation on Thoi Son island, enjoy a rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motor boat. Drive back to Saigon and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 8: Airport transfers (B)
After breakfast this morning have short time for shopping & you'll begin the journey home by catch your international flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport.
TOUR PRICE:
Valid now to 31 Oct 2010 |
Size of Group | Quotation based on per person in US ($) in the group of | Single Supplement |
1 pax | 2 pax | 3 - 4 pax | 5 - 6 pax | 7 - 9 pax | 10 - 14 pax |
Standard | 1496 | 881 | 746 | 676 | 615 | 566 | 185 |
Superior | 1737 | 1009 | 875 | 804 | 743 | 694 | 298 |
Deluxe | 2201 | 1256 | 1121 | 1051 | 990 | 941 | 515 |
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INCLUDES:
- 07 nights accomodation shared in twin bed/ double bed with daily breakfast
- A/C transportation
- English or French speaking guide.
- Meals (L, D) as indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees.
- Private nice boat in Halong Bay & Mekong Delta.
- Domestic flight with all taxes (Hanoi - Hue & Da Nang - HCMC) on Vietnam Airline
- Services charges and government taxes
EXCLUDES:
- International flight
- Insurance
- Meals and beverage
