This well paced tour encompasses all the must see sights of Vietnam –
Historic Hanoi, light adventure to the colorful land of hill tribes -
Sapa, a cruise around spectacular Halong Bay, the ancient capital Hue,
multicultural Hoi An, the mystical Mekong Delta and the bustling
metropolis of Saigon.
Brief Itinerary:
•Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
•Day 2: Hanoi City Tours - Sapa
•Day 3: Sapa Tour
•Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi
•Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay
•Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi
•Day 7: Hanoi - Hue
•Day 8: Hue
•Day 9: Hue - Danang - Hoi An
•Day 10: Hoi An
•Day 11: Hoi An - Saigon
•Day 12: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho
•Day 13 Can Tho - Saigon
•Day 14: Saigon Departure
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals : N/A)
Our representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tours - Sapa (Meals : B/L/-)
Enjoy 5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature (First
University built in the 11 Century) and Hanoi Hilton Museum. Free
walking around Hanoi old quarter for shopping and short visit Dong Xuan
market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters
and the traditional water puppetry show. At 21:00, we go to Hanoi train
station to board overnight train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.
Day 3: Sapa (Meals : B/L/D)
The train arrives in Lao Cai at 05:00 am. Drive uphill to Sapa. At an
elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is the former hill retreat for French
administrators when the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness
and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa
although conditions are very basic. After checking into hotel we can
soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander
around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and
small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. In
the afternoon, we trek to Cat Cat village (2 km from Sapa town) where
you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the
beautiful landscapes of Sapa Valley. Back to hotel.
Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi (Meals: B/L/D)
This morning, trekking to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages inhabited
by Black H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and
breath-taking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet
with friendly local people. Back to the hotel and free at leisure. In
the afternoon, we transfer you back to Lao Cai station to take night
train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Meals : B/L/D)
Pick up at the station at 05:00 and Vietnam TripAdvisor's car will
transfer you to Halong Bay. We depart for Halong Bay, we go through the
scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s
most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a
boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five
hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery
blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly
from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are
littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we
will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable
visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay
overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Meals : B/L/-)
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around
the bay. Take sampan to visit Luon Cave and come back to the boat.
Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier
and transfer back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village
on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in
Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Hue (Meals : B/L/-)
Transferring to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in
hotel upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is
widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces,
royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen Dynasty. We
visit the major sites including the Imperial Citadel with Forbidden
Royal City like in Beijing. Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight
in Hue.
Day 8: Hue (Meals : B/L/-).
In the morning, we will take boat trip along the scenic Perfume River
for sightseeing and next stop will be the famous Thien Mu pagoda and
Ming Mang Emperor's mausoleum. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 9: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (Meals : B/L/-).
This morning we drive to Hoi An, we will cross Hai Van Pass where you
will have magnificent view of the China Sea. Stop at Lang Co to have
break. Visit the fascinating Cham Museum, famous China Beach and the
Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early
Western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international
ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a
walking tour through the Old Quarter and try some of the local
specialties. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops,
so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do
it. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An (Meals : B/L/-)
Morning tour to visit local market and boat trip on Thu Bon River to
visit handicraft villages. Back to hotel and you will be free at leisure
on the beach or wandering around the town for the rest of day.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11: Hoi An - Saigon (Meals : B/L/-)
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as
millions of people rush around on their daily business. Vietnam
TripAdvisor's tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to
hotel to refresh for a while and today you will visit all interesting
sites and landmarks in Saigon City. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic
Cathedral and short visit to French built Post Office nearby, and then
we will proceed to see the Reunification Palace, formerly the
Presidential Palace governed by the US-pro government of Republic of
Vietnam. Touring the building and then we will visit the War Remnants
Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase
of the Vietnam War. Overnight at hotel in Saigon City.
Day 12: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (Meals : B/L/-)
Leave Saigon for My Tho. My Tho is located on the northern banks of the
Mekong river and is the closest town in the Delta area to Ho Chi Minh
City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of the town close to the
river there is a large market that sells just about anything that can be
eaten or is used in day to day business. Around the My Tho area you
will find a maze of small canals that can be explored on one of the many
organized boat tours. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit
an orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a visit to a
snake farm and then continue driving to Can Tho. Check-in hotel and
stay overnight in Can Tho.
Day 13 Can Tho - Saigon (Meals: B, L/-)
Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2
big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short
trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing
one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At
the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and
advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong river
to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho.
Day 14: Saigon Departure (Meals : B/-/-)
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take
departure flight onward. HOME SWEET HOME. End of service.
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the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
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| Class |
Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1st Oct, 2010 to 31st
Sept, 2011 |
| 2 |
3 - 5 |
6 - 8 |
9 - 12 |
| Mid-range3* |
1290 |
1190 |
1050 |
1020 |
| Superior 4* |
1580 |
1460 |
1280 |
1160 |
| Deluxe 5* |
1840 |
1690 |
1580 |
1510 |
| Hotels |
Mid-range (3+*) |
Superior (4*) |
Deluxe (5*) |
Premium (5+*) |
| Hanoi hotels |
Tirant hotel, Medallion or similar |
Sunway, Folower Garden or similar |
Sofitel Plaza, Intercontinental, Horison, |
Sofitel Metropole |
| Sapa hotels |
Bamboo hotel,Holiday Sapa,or similar |
Chau Long Hotel or similar |
Victoria Sapa |
Victoria Sapa |
| Quang Binh Hotels |
Sun Spa Resort or similar |
Sun Spa Resort or similar |
Sun Spa Resort |
Sun Spa Resort |
| Hue hotels |
Asia Hotel, New Star, Hue Queen or similar |
Saigon Morin, Novotel, Park View or similar |
Imperial hotel or similar |
La Residence |
| Hoian hotels |
Glory Hotel, Lotus hotel or similar |
Hoian trail, Hoi An Beach, Hoian Hotel or similar |
Life Resort, Golden Sand or similar |
The Nam Hai Rosort |
| Nha trang Hotels |
The Light,Sea and Sund hotel or similar |
Yasaka hotel, Novotel hotel, or similar |
Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort |
Ana Mandara |
| Saigon Hotels |
Sapphia hotel, Northern Hotel Saigon inn, Elios or similar |
Liberty Central, Duxton, Saigon Palace, Grand Hotel or similar |
Caravelle, Renaissace Riverside or similar |
Park Hyatt Saigon, Sheraton Hotel |
| Can Tho hotels |
Kim Tho hotel or similar |
Golf Can Tho |
Victoria Can Tho |
Victoria Can Tho |
| Halong Cruise |
Glory cruise, Phoenix Cruise or similar |
Glory cruise Paloma Cruise, White dolphin cruise or similar |
Paradise Cruise , Indochina Sails or similar |
Violet Cruise, Paraidse Peak cruise |
Trip Included :
•Accommodation at places in the itinerary (double/twin sharing)
•Pick up and transfer (A/C van)
•English/French speaking tour guide
•Meals as specified in tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
•Return Train Tickets to Sapa with solf sleeper, A/ C, 4 berths per cabin
•All Internal/domestic air tickets per program
•Boat trips specified the tour program
•All entrance, permission and visiting fees
•Purified water and wet towel
Trip Excluded :
•Visa to Vietnam
•Departure airport tax
•Meals which are not included in the program
•Personal travel & medical insurance
•International flights to and from Vietnam
•All personal & daily expenses
•All gratuities and tips to drivers and guides
Additional Information:
•Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
•Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
•Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
•Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
•Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
•Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
•Prices subject to change without notice