Cost for groups US$ 388 per person for Individuals private tour US$ 699 per person contact us for more details
Brief itinerary
Day 1: hanoi – ARRIVAL
Day 2: hanoi – vietnamese traditional show
Day 3: hanoi - halong the world heritage
DAY 4: halong – da nang – hoi an
Day 5: hoi an – hue
Day 6: hue – ho chi minh (saigon)
Day 7: ho chi minh – cu chi tunnels
Day 8: HOCHIMINH – DEPARTURE
DETAILED ITINERARY
Cost for groups US$ 388 per person for Individuals private tour US$ 699 per person contact us for more details
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcome by our guide and transfer to
your hotel. The
transfer distance is approximately 40 munites. Hanoi or “River-bound City” as
its name
literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating
back to 1010. The
city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics,
ancient streets of
antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and
romantic lakes has made
it one of the most charming cities of Asia.
DAY 02: FULL DAY CITY TOUR IN HANOI
Morning, take a full day city tour beginning with Ho Chi Minh Complex which
features the life of Ho
Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
where the nation’s
founder’s body is preserved (closed on Monday, Friday and through October -
November), the
colonial Presidential Palace, originally the French Governor Office and a fine
example of
French architecture in Hanoi, and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts
where Ho Chi Minh
lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in
the 11th Century
in dedication to Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a
lotus blossom
rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first
university of
Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and
outstanding Vietnamese
scholars.
Afternoon, come to the West Lake, the largest lake of Hanoi and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda of Hanoi, built in the 6th Century and located on an islet in the lake. Take a cyclo tour through Hanoi’s downtown to sightsee the Old Quarter of 36 ancient streets, the Trang Tien Plaza shopping center, the colonial French-built Opera House, an elegant architectural landmark of Hanoi modeled after the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris. End the tour by discovering special Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry as well as Vietnamese folklore through a compelling puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ha Noi.
DAY 03: HANOI – HA LONG
Morning pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel for
transfer to Ha Long Bay, which is about 160 km or
3.5-hour drive away. On the way, you will see some
rural areas of the Red River Delta with plenty of
chances to take photos of Vietnamese farmers
working in paddy fields. Stop half way to visit a
handicraft workshop of fine clothes and
embroidered paintings. Arrive in Ha Long City at
11:30 AM and check in aboard the booked junk right
after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising
while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty
bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon
Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was
where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The
bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and
heritage sites whose formation dates back 500
million years, consists of around 2,000 karst
islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553
km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close
sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog
Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and
swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the
bay view at sunset, have dinner after, go fishing
at 09:00 PM and spend a night on board.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: A cruise used in Ha Long.
DAY 04: HA LONG – HANOI
Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil
view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the
sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and
hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and
cruise to visit Human head shaped island and
Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu
Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The
Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is
named. Check out and have lunch on board while
heading to shore. Disembark and transfer to the
airport for flight to Da Nang. The flight is
45minutes.
Arrive in Da Nang, welcome by our guide and
transfer to Hoi An. Hotel check-in and time at
leisure.
Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hoi An.
DAY 05: HOI AN – HUE
Morning, start touring Hoi An to discover the
ancient charm of a renowned World Heritage Site.
Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia
between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a
peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved
architecture, lifestyles and traditions. The town
exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures
between Vietnam and the outside world including
China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines.
Highlights for sightseeing include the town’s
iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small
temple attached to one side as a prominent example
of Japanese architecture, the Museum of Trade
Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style
wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique
ceramic artifacts, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House
typifying an ancient Chinese merchant residence,
the Ong Temple built in 1653 by Chinese settlers
to worship Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese general
whose character stands for loyalty, bravery and
justice. Last but not least, stroll through some
villages and the vibrant local market to observe
the local daily life still carrying an
old-fashioned touch from the past.
Afternoon, transfer to Hue via Hai Van Pass (Ocean
Cloud Pass). Enjoy a stunning headland-and-bay
panoramic view from the pass, which for miles hugs
the mountainside along the shoreline and
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stop by Da Dang
City on the way to visit the once Buddhist
sanctuary Marble Mountains and a Buddhist cave
shrine on the mountain. Proceed to arrive in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hue
DAY 06: HUE – HO CHI MINH
Morning, visit Hue Citadel, a well-known
UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site, which is a
520 ha fortress-like grand complex built in the
early 1800s and featuring three enclosures
separated by heavy ramparts namely Kinh Thanh Hue
(Civic City) as the outer, Hoang Thanh (Royal
City) as the middle and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden
City) as the inner. Move on to Khai Dinh Tomb, the
burial site of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s
second-to-last king, and the most elaborate
compared to other kings’ tombs. The tomb shows a
vivid European influence in architecture despite
its Asian style.
Afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Perfume
River for sightseeing and visiting two prominent
historical landmarks namely Minh Mang Tomb, where
Minh Mang, the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty
was buried, and Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist
monastery still in use with its origin dating back
to 1601.
Late afternoon , take flight to Ho Chi Minh by
VN... meet my guide in Ho Chi Minh then check in
hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 07: HO CHI MINH – CITY TOUR & CU CHI TUNNELS
Morning, drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km
Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were
once a major underground hideout and resistance
base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars
against the French and later on Americans. The
tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly
intricate network of interlinked multilevel
passageways at times stretched as far as the
Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in
length. Its complexity was beyond imagination
containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells,
clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency
exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels
were deep and strong enough to withstand
destructive bombings and self-contained enough to
outlast prolonged sieges.
Afternoon, take a city tour to visit War Remnants Museum which features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam War with the both the French and Americans, Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral as a French-built neo-Roman cathedral, the Saigon Central Post Office, former US Embassy, Cho Lon or the city’s China Town including the Quan Am Pagoda and the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 08: HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE
Breakfast then Leisure time until transfer to
airport for flight departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Cost for groups US$ 358 per person for Individuals private tour US$ 699 per person contact us for more details
Validity from 01Oct.2019 to 30Apr.2019
Surcharge for flight ticket by Vietnam airline:
Subject to be changed without prior notice
Hanoi (HAN) – Hue (HUI): US$ 75 to US$ 128/ pax/ way – Vietnam airline Danang
(DAN) – Saigon (SGN): US$ 75 to US$ 128/ pax/ way – Vietnam airline
Hanoi (HAN) – Hue (HUI): US$ 70 to US$ 110/ pax/ way – Viet jet airline Danang
(DAN) – Saigon (SGN): US$ 70 to US$ 110/
pax/ way – Viet jet airline INCLUDES:
Hotel accommodation with breakfast and based on
twin or triple sharing
Private transportation with English speaking guide
Private boat for sightseeing in Hue
2D1N Overnight on boat in Halong with lunch and dinner served as cruise itinerary confirmed
Entrance fees & Sightseeing as indicated
Mineral water for every day
01 FOC for tour leader from group 15+1, 02 FOC for tour leader from group 30+2 (based on twin sharing)
COST EXCLUDES:
Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
Visa handling fee, visa stamp fee.
Meals at local restaurants.
Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
Tipping for guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays& Lunar New year (if any)
All other service not stated in the program
v Surcharge for lunch or dinner: Indian or
vegetarian food US$ 12 per person per meal to up.
TOUR POLICY & NOTES:
v Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with
parents is free of charge.
v Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1
ADL is charged for 90%.
v Child below 12 yrs old with extra bed and
sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%.
v Child below 12 yrs old No extra bed & sharing
same room with parents is charged for 55%
v Tipping for guide and driver (suggestion):
Group from 2 – 4 pax: USD 5/ pax/ day
Group from 5 – 9 pax: USD 4/ pax/ day
Group from 10 – 15 pax: USD 3/ pax/ day Group
above 15 pax: USD 2/ pax/ day
SURCHARGE FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR:
Surcharge for booking during Lunar New Year from 4
Feb to 10 Feb.2019 US$25/ pax/ day for FIT booking
from 1-4pax US$15 / pax/ day for FIT booking from
5-9pax US$10 / pax/ day for GIT booking from 10pax
up
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