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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 - Lao Cai (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. Finally, take a night train to Lao Cai. Night on train.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, cyclo trip and train ticket. |
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| Day 03: | 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 2km 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 landscapes…on the way Sapa town.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel. |
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| Day 04: | 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 05: | Hanoi - Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) - Joined on Junk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, 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 06: | Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch) - Joined on Junk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 flight to Danang. Pick up to
Hoian town for check in. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, flight ticket and hotel. |
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| Day 07: | Hoian - Tour to My Son Holly Land - Walking tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a day trip to
visit My Son Holy Land. Discover the Champ ruins with old Champ king
palace architecture temples and Palace. Free at leisure then return to a
boat pier for a boat trip along Thu Bon River, with a visit of
traditional villages like Kim Bong for Carpenter products; Thanh Ha for
pottery products. Time for lunch, then visit the Indochina old trade
center town of Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old
Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants' house. Return
to resort. Night in Hoi An.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 08: | Hoian Leisure (Breakfast) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will be free at leisure for whole day around the town or
enjoy the time at Cua Dai beach for relax or swimming. Night in Hoian.
+ Optional: You can enjoy a cooking class in Hoian for 1/2 day. Services included: Hotel. |
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| Day 09: | Hoian - Da Nang - Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast, we will be free before start a visit at
marble mountain with their cave and hillside temples and scenic views,
then Champ Museum for a big statue collection of Champ Culture. After
that, heading to Hue via Hai Van Pass for the ocean overview photos and
then Lang Co Beach. Check in and enjoy lunch time. In the afternoon,
enjoy a boat trip cruising along Perfume River for a visit Thien Mu
Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. Dinner and night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee,boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 10: | Hue City - Saigon (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. Finally take a
flight to Saigon. Pick up to city for check in. Free in the afternoon
around city. Night in Saigon
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, flight ticket and hotel. |
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| Day 11: | Saigon City tour - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast, we will start touring to Cu Chi - used
to be a bitter battleground for many years during the Vietnam War.
Visitors to our country should not miss a visit to this underground
village with us intricate network of over 200 km of tunnels at Ben Dinh,
50 km from Ho Chi Minh City. After that, back city for lunch and then
discover the city in the afternoon for a visit War Museum - very famous
with lots of pictures about Vietnamese - American War, Reunification
Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral (time permitted). Finally, free at leisure
at Ben Thanh Market. Dinner and night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel. |
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| Day 12: | Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho (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
vegetation 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, drive to
Can Tho for check in. Free and night in Can Tho.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 13: | Can Tho - Cai Rang Market - Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after an early breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip cruising
along Mekong river to visit Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one
with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily
activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will
roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles
making shop. Finally return Saigon for check in. Dinner and night in
Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 14: | 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 up to 31 Dec 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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, Hoian, Hue, Mekong delta + Train ticket: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi (Shared cabin with 4 beds + A/C) + Flight ticket: Hanoi - Danang, Hue - Saigon + Hotel based on shared twin or double room + Cyclo trip, 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. + Surcharge for hotel at peak season and holiday time! |
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Note:
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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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