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| Day 01: | Saigon Arrival Arrival | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, upon arrival at 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 - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Tay Ninh to
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.
Then on return to Ho Chi Minh City we will stop at the underground
village at Ben Dinh in Cu Chi Dist., which was used by the guerillas
during the Vietnam War before driving back Saigon. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel. |
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| Day 03: | Saigon - Mekong delta (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 04: | Saigon - City - Danang - Hoian (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.(time permitted). Finally, take
a flight to Danang. Pick up to Hoian for check in and night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, flight ticket and hotel. |
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| Day 05: | Hoian - Tra Que Village - Cooking - Walking Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the morning, take a private car from Hoi An Town and start a
tour to Tra Que vegetable village, chance for walking around and
experience a day of living and working with the local farmers in this
village. A tour of the organic vegetable and herb gardens can include
some time working in the field if you like, or merely observing and
learning about the system and the fresh ingredients. Upon returning to
the house, we were all treated to an herbal foot massage followed by a
session of cooking various local dishes such as : Tam Huu Spring Roll,
Banh Xeo or the local pancake of the people from the middle region.
After that, drive back Hoian and town and enjoy a walking tour around
the old town for 400 year old of constructions and architecture.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, cooking class and hotel. |
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| Day 06: | Hoian - Marble Mountain - Danang - Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start a tour to Hue.
On the way, stop for visit and discover Non Nuoc stone carving village,
where the local skillful sculptors create many marble products which are
exported to many countries worldwide, and then Cham museum where
displays approximately 300 sculptures, among which some are made from
terracotta from the period between the 5th and 15th. Next we will
continue across the spectacular Hai Van pass and the scenic fishing
village of Lang Co beach. On arrival Hue, check in and enjoy a boat trip
cruising along Perfume River for a visit at Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh
Mang King tomb. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 07: | Hue City - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will discover Hue Citadel with some famous sites and
unique Royal construction such as: Flag Towel, Ngo Mon Royal Gate, Nine
Urns, Thai Hoa and Forbidden Palaces. Finally take a flight to Hanoi.
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 08: | Hanoi - City Tour (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 09: | Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda (Breakfast, Lunch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will enjoy about 2 hours n road trip to Perfume Pagoda
along countryside landscapes and villages. Upon arrival, take a short
walk to Yen wharf to get on boat to Trinh temple. after the boat trip,
start a trek up to the mountain's peak for a visit the main cave.
Leisure before down to visit Thien Tru pagoda and the main one located
in a huge cave. Back to Yen wharf, and then return Hanoi. night in
Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 10: | Hanoi - Halong (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 11: | Halong - Hanoi (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. Night oin Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel. |
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| Day 12: | Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Today, we will be free at leisure before car will drive to the airport for 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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Included:
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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, Hue, Perfume Pagoda and Halong Bay + Flight ticket: Saigon - Danang, Hue - Hanoi. + Hotel based on shared twin or double room + Cooking class, cyclo trip, water puppet show + 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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Note:
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| + Trip can be start from Hanoi or Saigon (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. |
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