Discover Sensational Vietnam

* Destinations: Hanoi - HaLong - Hue - Hoian - Nhatrang - Dalat - Saigon - Mekong Delta

15 days discovering and experiencing 3 natural and cultural heritages listed by the UNESCO. A wonderful and mystical Halong Bay, charming and quite ancient capital of Hue, simple but interesting of Hoi An, Hanoi, Sapa, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Mekong Delta Saigon cities will be your stopovers that you can not miss.

• Length of the trip                : 15 days and 14 nights.

• Trip Starts from                   : Hanoi City

• Trip Ends in                          : Saigon City

• Required booking time         : At least 20 days in advance for individuals and 45 days in advance for group.

• Rates are net per person    :          USD

• Single Supplement               :          USD

• Rates are valid from 1 September 2009

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. The rest of day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi city                                                                 (B/L)

We take full-day city tour to the Ho Chi Minh complex, starting at the President’s Mausoleum. We continue to his humble “house on stilts”, see the French colonial Presidential Palace and the 11th century One-Pillar Pagoda. Afterwards we go to the Museum of Ethnology, which is an excellent museum containing the ethnic costumes of the various minorities of VN, as well as relics, tools and even full size replicas of their homes and buildings. After lunch, we visit the Temple of Literature, the first Vietnam University dating to 1070. We then take a Cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, walk around the Hoan Kiem Lake before attending a famous Water Puppet show in the early evening. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay                                                 (B/ L/ D)

We leave Hanoi for 3-hour drive to the Halong Bay, a natural wonder with thousands of islands rising out of the water, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. On arrival we board our traditional junk for a journey through the 3000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes. There is time for exploring the Bay at a leisure pace: swimming, relaxing and experiencing the magic of falling asleep on board in this beautiful part of the world. Overnight on Junk

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi                                                 (B/L)

Early risers can enjoy a morning swimming. After breakfast, continue enjoy cruising and swimming until time for lunch and check out procedure. The junk arrives at the quay around 12.00pm. We drive back Hanoi with a stop at Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi - Hue                                                               (B/L)

We take a morning flight to Hue, the last Imperial City of Vietnam in the Central. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Hue. In the afternoon we begin to see the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors under Nguyen Dynasty. We then drive outskirts of Hue to the impressive tomb of King Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue

Day 6: Hue - Hoi An                                                              (B/L)

This morning we boat along the romantic Perfume River, seeing the peaceful landscape set on the banks.  We stop to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the best-known religious sites in Hue and then continue boating upward the River to see the Royal tomb of King Minh Mang. After lunch we travel southward to the enchanting port town of Hoi An, passing the scenic fishing villages of Lang Co and the spectacular Hai Van Pass. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An                                                                         (B)

Today we walk around this historic town. This World Heritage Site combines Chinese, Japanese, European and Vietnamese influences, we follow it narrow lanes lined with centuries-old buildings and visit its numerous places of interests. The afternoon is free to explore by your own. Take a short journey to the beach nearby, get some clothes tailor-made in town or enjoy a gentle cruise along the Thu Bon River. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang                               (B/L)

We transfer to Da Nang airport to catch a short flight to Nha Trang, a coastal town being listed as the member of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World Club. This afternoon, we start our city tour to the Po Nagar temple, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 7th century. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9:  Nha Trang                                                                 (B)

A day of leisure and indulgence as we cruise through pristine waters amongst the islands. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and a fresh local seafood lunch. Return to the Nha Trang in mid afternoon to explore the town by your own way or swim at the main beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang - Dalat                                                  (B/L)

Morning we take a road journey to Da Lat (250km) - a beautiful town in the Central Highlands developed by the French colonialists as a health resort and hunting center. We spend this afternoon visiting the Cathedral and the Central Market where we might be bewildered with a riot of multi-colored flowers as well as various kinds of fresh vegetable and mouthwatering fruits. We continue to Linh Son Pagoda built since 1938 on a hill overlooking the centre of Dalat. The last place today is Minh Tam flower garden – the biggest flower garden in town. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 11:  Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh                                             (B/L)

We leave Dalat for scenic drive, crossing tea, coffee and rubber plantations to Ho Chi Minh City (300km). On the way we stop at Dambri Water Fall. The rest of day is at leisure in Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City                                                     (B)

We explore city’s grand boulevards, passing famous sites such as the Re-Unification Palace, the Old Saigon Post Office, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. We leave Ho Chi Minh after lunch to Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground system covering nearly 250km, was shelter to over 16,000 communist guerillas during the war. Come back the City in late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta                               (B/L)

We leave Saigon by road to the watery world of the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s most fertile region and the source of a large amount of the country’s fresh food. On arrival in Vinh Long province, we take a boat trip along the narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the orchards. Lunch with local delicacies served in a bonsai garden. We the cross the Mekong River by a ferry to the Can Tho province. In Can Tho, we visit to local fruit markets. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 14 : Mekong Delta  – Ho Chi Minh City                     (B/L) 

We spend this morning for a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating market, one of the busiest floating markets in the South East Asia. After the boat trip, we drive back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh Departure                                         (B)

You are free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure.

Tour Price:

Note:

• Surcharges for peak seasons, Christmas and New Year Holidays, lunar New Year Festival, extras for room, air tickets upgrades shall be applied.

• Rates are subjected to changed without prior notice.

• Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road condition and room availability

Price Inclusions:

• A private transfer and transportation

• Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast

• French or English Speaking Guide

• Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Nha trang, Nha Trang - HCMC, on Economy Class

• Domestic departures taxes

• Private Chartered Boat trip in Halong Bay

• Meals as stated in the itinerary

• Sightseeing tickets

• Service charges and government taxes

Price Exclusions:

• International flights

• Entry Visa and visa fees

• International departures taxes

• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities

• Travel insurance 

Remark:

• ( Private tour ) The tour is not fixed, it is possible to be customized for your group. All service is reserved for your group only. You do not have to share the bus, boat, tour guide with other tourists. One exception, if you stay at the boat in Halong bay - it is like the hotel in Halong - you still have to share the boat with other people.

• As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

• Accommodations offers in this trip (The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment)

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