Major Vietnam
Length: 14 Days / 13 Nights - Transport: Coach, plane, Boat
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Tour Prices - Package price based twin share for year 2008 from US$
Include: Hotels (13 nights) as indicated; Meals: All breakfast, 9 lunch and 1 dinner; Domestic flight: Hanoi - Hue, Da nang - Ho Chi Minh; English speaking guide as itinerary; Private air-conditioning coach; Private boats: Halong bay, Hue and Mekong Delta; All Entrance free; Puppet show; Traditional music, fresh fruit at Thoi Son Islet (Mekong Delta); 01 bottle of water/ day
Not include: Personal charges; International air tickets; Airport tax, Insurance and Visa; Tips ect...
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Day 1 - Arrival Hanoi (D)
Receive at Noi Bai International Airport. Check in hotel. Free time to walk along the old quarter discovering the unique features of the buildings. At night, tourists will have chance to enjoy Water Puppet Show, a very special fine art only in Vietnam. Stay in Hanoi.
Day 2 - Hanoi City Tour (B/ L)
After breakfast a half-day city tour to visit some of Hanoi’s historical sights. The beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum set deep in the bowels of a monumental edifice that has become a popular local and foreign pilgrimage. Ho Chi Minh’s house, a stilt house built in the style of the ethnic minorities, where Ho Chi Ming lived simply between 1958 and 1969. One Pillar Pagoda a small but significant pagoda with a Buddhist representation of the world and the Temple of Literature originally built in 1070. Afternoon free to shop and explore Hanoi's old quarter at leisure.
Note: HCM Mausoleum is closed Mondays and Fridays .
Day 3 - Halong Bay (B/ L)
Halong Bay tour. Journey East along Highway 5 across Hai Hung Province to Halong on the coast. Your driver will stop at various places of interest along the way including the Humanity Centre a program for disabled young people to learn crafts such as silk embroidery. Halong is a popular holiday resort for local people and also the departure point for your boat journey to Halong Bay World Heritage Park. This half-day boat trip takes you through this magical place. Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular and romantic of all Vietnam's physical wonders. From the Emerald waters 1,000 islands rise steeply to create a dramatic seascape. Said to be the 'dragon descends into the sea. 'The boat will stop at various points of interest, caves and lagoons. Weather permitting you may swim in one of the lagoons. Lunch is served on board. Return journey to Hanoi
Day 4 Hanoi – Hue (B)
Morning at leisure before we transfer to the airport for your midday flight to Hue, transfer on arrival. This afternoon is at leisure, we suggest a walk along the Perfume River or a visit to the markets.
Day 5 - Hue City Tour (B/ L)
Our boat is waiting at the port and ready to show you the beauty of Perfume river and take you to our first attraction of Thien mu pagoda. Huong river is a quite one, it is not active like Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh city. You may get to Thien Mu pagoda on foot, by bus, by taxi ect...but I it will be most interesting if we approach by boat. There are close relations between Thien My pagoda and history (the kings) and nature. Our next visit is Khai Dinh and Minh Mang tombs. Tombs were built when the kings were alive, a preparation for their death. Tombs are not thought as normal meaning, they are characterized by different architectures with harmony of people and nature ect...
Day 6 - Hai Van Pass to Hoi An (B/ L)
Our first morning visit will be Imperial citadel, a must place when visiting, coming here you may feel in different ways. Some think they are living years back, some imagine the ways kings lived and worked. Hue is not the very centre of Vietnam in the past but in Hue, you will have mostly full view of old society of Vietnam in century of 19. We also visit the Dong Ba Market, famous for its best conical hats in Vietnam. After lunch, we start a bus trip to Hoi An. It is not very far from Hue to Hoi An so our bus will be slow at some beautiful sightseeings or stop for your photos. In this case, Lang Co lagoon may be the best place to stop and take photograph, Lang co is close to Hai Van pass and Hai Van tunnel. Hai Van is a pass lies between Hue city and Da Nang city. We can get to Da nang via Hai Van tunnel but getting over Hai Van pass with ups and downs is more interesting. Getting out of Hai Van, we go ahead to Hoi An. Check-in, overnight stay in Hoi An.
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Day 7 - Hoi An (B/ L)
After breakfast 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. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Rest of day free to explore Hoi An. A wonderful town for getting clothes tailor made or for buying souvenirs, Hoi An also boasts an excellent beach just 5km away, if you have not chosen accommodation at the beach then it is easily accessible by cycle, taxi or as a motor bike pillion.
Day 8 – Saigon (B/ L)
This morning transfer through to Danang for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). On arrival transfer to your hotel. Saigon is 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 neighbourhood called Cholon, which means 'Big Market' but known as China Town. The wholesale market of Saigon, the market and the surrounding streets make up one of the city's liveliest areas. Everything commonly eaten, worn or used by the average resident of Saigon is available here. 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.
Day 9 - Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon (B/ L)
Today, we will visit Cu Chi, a place famous for its tunnels with 200km long. Cu Chi is also known to many people as a "special school" of Vietnam, from daily life to important meeting was held underground. Children were born and brought up underground, under bombs. Cu Chi is not thought as tunnel only but most importantly the symbol of will of people. After hours of visiting, we will be back to Ho Chi. The afternoon is at leisure. Wander the main boulevard or visit Ben Thanh market or the Opera House.
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Day 10 - Mekong Delta (B/ L)
1-day Mekong Delta tour. This morning we take you for a drive through the ‘fruit-bowl’ of Vietnam to the Mekong River where we board a private boat to explore the river and visit Orchards and local 'home industries'. You'll get to sample the wonderful array of fruit and other goodies. Back to Sai gon.
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Day 11 - Phan Thiet Beach Resort (B)
Morning at leisure before a midday departure to Phan Thiet, 3 hours from Saigon and the home to the local fish sauce industry. Spend the late afternoon relaxing on the beach or by the pool.
Day 12 - Phan Thiet Beach Resort (B)
For those who wish to join us, an early morning rise to visit the nearby sand dunes – golden orange in colour to witness the sun rise. Back to the hotel for breakfast before a cycle tour to the local markets and town. The rest of your day is at leisure – perhaps a round of golf, tennis or just relax by the pool.
Day 13 - Phan Thiet Beach Resort (B)
Day at leisure – after all aren’t holidays meant to be relaxing? Phan Thiet is a photographers dream with the local fishing boats, markets and goings on. Wander along the beach and you’ll likely see fishing boats and catches being bought home.
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Day 14 - Return to Saigon transfer to airport (B)
This morning transfer back to Saigon in time for your International flight departure.
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