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Day 1: Hanoi arrival |
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Arriving at Noi Bai airport, you will be met and driven to
your hotel. You will have time to relax after your journey. Your overnight
stay will be in Hanoi . Ptivate transfer: airport to hotel Guide: English speaking Meal : not applicable Accommodation: Superior: Hanoi Boutique 1 hotel.Deluxe: Silk Path Hotel |
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Day 2: Hanoi orientation (B,L) |
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You will spend the whole day to
discover Hanoi charming ancient capital. Your guide will take you to the Tran
Quoc pagoda, Temple of Literature , the first university in Vietnam dating
back to the 11th century, and a popular attraction, as is Ho Chi Minh's
Mausoleum, his simple stilt house where he lived and worked and the museum
dedicated to his memory, One pillar pagoda. After lunch, you will moved to
Museum of Ethnology . Back to Hoan Kiem lake for experiencing sitting on a cyclo
, the popular mean of transport in Hanoi , enjoying views of what is
happening on the streets of the Old Quarter and then you will have tickets
for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to
northern Vietnam , and an interesting, light-hearted introduction to its
rural culture). Your overnight will be in Hanoi . Private transfer: city tour Meals : Breakfast and lunch Guide : English speaking Accommodation : Superior Hanoi Boutique 1 Hotel..Deluxe: Silk Path Hotel |
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Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser (B,L,D) |
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8.00 – 8.30:Halong Phoenix Cruiser’s bus and guide will
pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Halong city, enjoy the journey
through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice
fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. 12.15: Embark on Halong Phoenix Cruiser for welcome drink followed by a cruise briefing. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while our cruiser heads to the bay passing the beautiful limestone seascape. 15.15: VisitingAmazing cave, one of the most amazing caves in Halong Bay. The two chambers that form this amazing grotto are decorated with thousands of spectacular stalactite and stalagmite forms. 16.25 Enjoykayakingwith guideline around the fishing village then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure. Fresh fruit platter will be served on the sundeck. 17.45: Halong Phoenix cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Luon Cave. 18.00: Cooking demonstration and discover the mystic recipes of the Vietnamese cuisine. 19.00: Seafood set-dinner on board. 21.00: Enjoy evening activities – Movie Night, Board Games, Fishing or karaoke program. Overnight on Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Group transfer: Hanoi – Halong and vice versa Guide: English speaking Kayaking : 1,5hrs Meals : Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation : deluxe ensuite twin/double cabin |
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Day 4: Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser –
Cat Ba Island (B,L) |
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A new day has come with beautiful sunrise view from your
cabin 7.30: Have breakfast while complimentary tea & coffee are served. 8.00: Transfer to day trip boat to Gia Luan Dock – Cat Ba Island. 9.00: VisitThien Long cave. You will pass by prawn farming area owned by locals. Get on small boat on the mangrove tree canal to approach Thien Long cave with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites and listen to the legend by our guide. 12.00: Have lunch on the bamboo restaurant with delicious local food and take a rest in the absolute countryside. 13.30: Transfer toCat Ba Islandto check in hotel. In the afternoon, you can relax, swim on Cat Co beaches to dump the beauty connection between sea and mountain or just lie down on the beach looking at sunset. Dinner is for your choice, enjoy taste of Vietnamese cuisine for special or anywhere you wish for your favorite. Visit: Van Gia floating village, Monkey island Guide: English speaking Meals: Breakfast and lunch Accommodation : Holiday View Hotel. |
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Day 5: Cat Ba Island – Ha Long Bay
– Hanoi - Hue (B,L) |
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7.15: Have breakfast in your hotel 8.00 – 8.15: Transfer to Gia Luan Dock. 9.00: Return to Phoenix Cruiser. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. 11.00: Set menu lunch is served on board. 12.00: Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of services. Be relax a little bit before heading to airport for evening flight to Hue Flight with Vietnam Airlines Transfer to airport Meals : Breakfast and lunch Accommodation : Superior : Hue Orchid Hotel. Deluxe: Celadon |
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Day 6: Hue – DMZ private tour –
Hue (B,L) |
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During Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was the
demarcation line between North and South Vietnam . There was a Demilitarized
Zone of five km each side from the river. However the Southern area of DMZ
was one of the bloodiest battlefields. This tour to DMZ will take you back to
the war sites, including: Ben Hai River , Hien Luong Bridge , Vinh Moc
Tunnel, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dong Ha Town, and Rock Pile. Last
but not least, you will have a chance to visit Van Kieu ethnic minority to
learn about their daily life as well as their customs and habits. Return back
to your hotel late in the afternoon. Tour ends. Private transfer: on the way Meals : Breakfast and lunch Guide : on the way Accommodation : Superior : Hue Orchid Hotel. Deluxe: Celadon |
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Day 7: Hue orientation – Danang –
Hoi An (B,L) |
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Your morning will be taken up by a cruise along the
Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda, and then by road to the Royal Tombs of
Emperor Khai Dinh and Imperial Citadel. After lunch you will move to Hoi An
via Danang. Enjoy China Beach before heading to Hoi An. Arrive in Hoi An
ancient town check in your hotel Private transfer: Hue to Hoi An Meals : Breakfast and lunch Guide : English speaking Accommodation : Superior : Vinh Hung Resort. Deluxe: Palm Garden Resort |
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Day 8: Hoi An – Biking tour to Tra
Que vegetable village (B,L) |
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Depart at your hotel at 9:00 am, you will ride by bicycle
to Tra Que Vegetable Village , 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 als such as : Tam Huu Spring
Roll, Banh Xeo or the local pancake of the people from the middle region.
Biking back to your hotel, ends of tour. Meals : Breakfast and lunch Activity: Biking Guide : English speaking Accommodation : Superior : Vinh Hung Resort. Deluxe: Palm Garden Resort |
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Day 9: Hoi An relaxing (B) |
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The day will be free for strolling in the town, lazing on
the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. You will spend the night in Hoi An. Meal : Breakfast Accommodation : Superior : Vinh Hung Resort. Deluxe: Palm Garden Resort |
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Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi
Minh (B) |
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You will be free in the morning until your car and driver
arrive to take you to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City .
When you arrive, a private car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in
the city centre. After checking in, you will be free for a preliminary wander
around District 1. Your overnight will be in Ho Chi Minh City . Meals : Breakfast Private transfer hotel to airport Flight witn Vietnam Airlines Accommodation : Superior: Dragon Hotel.Deluxe: Grand Saigon Hotel |
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Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho
– Vinh Long (B,L,D) |
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2 hour drive ahead to My Tho helps you get away from Ho
Chi Minh bustling city. Transfer to small boat and then our boat trip start
around four beautiful Islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix on Tien
River . Through Xep canel to visit Mekong traditional houses at Quoi An
village (make all from coconut tree). See coconut collection set and how the
locals make handicrafts from coconut trunk and shell. Enjoy seasonal fruits
and listening to traditional music. Take the horse-cart on village path and
stop at Ben Truc orchard, taste honey with tea or wine. See bees-breeding in
wooden boxes at local farms. Have lunch at local restaurant before continuing
the drive to Vinh Long. Homestay in Vinh Long Transportation: Private A/C car from Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho Guide: on the way and following day Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Homestay |
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Day 12: Cai Be floating market -
Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh (B, L) |
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You have a relaxing morning with
home breakfast. At 9:00 am, you are transferred to a local boat to enjoy Cai
Be – colorful floating market. Experience the daily life by a visit to
coconut candy workshop, taste the little brown sweets. Visit local houses to
learn the process of making rice cakes and pop rice. Have lunch at a local
restaurant. Transferred to the car, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City . End of
the tour at 5:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast and lunch Accommodation : Superior:DragonHotel.Deluxe: Grand Saigon Hotel |
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Day 13: Ho Chi Minh departure (B) After breakfast you will be relax until our car will come and pick you up to the airport for your homebound flight. Meal: Breakfast Private transfer hotel to airport |
| Package | 1 pax | 2 - 3 pax | 4 - 5 pax | 6 - 8 pax | Over 8 pax | Single supplement |
| Superior | 2387 | 1540 | 1360 | 1261 | 1255 | 344 |
| Deluxe | 3095 | 2031 | 1849 | 1751 | 1746 | 550 |
