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Vietnam discovery - 13 days / 12 nights

Tour code: VCTS009
Price start from
US $1255
Vietnam, a name too long associated with the horrors of war, has finally won its last battle - to capture the imagination of the traveling public. Elegant Hanoi now vies with its dynamic sister, Ho Chi Minh City (still fondly called Saigon by the locals), for the attention of visitors drawn by the eclectic mix of old and new. In both cities the streets are jam-packed with motorbikes and scooters, often carrying whole families, and the markets are chaotically busy………
Day 1: Hanoi arrival

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

Day 2: Hanoi orientation (B,L)

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

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser (B,L,D)

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

Day 4: Deluxe Phoenix Cruiser – Cat Ba Island (B,L)

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.

Day 5: Cat Ba Island – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi - Hue (B,L)

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

Day 6: Hue – DMZ private tour – Hue (B,L)

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

Day 7: Hue orientation – Danang – Hoi An (B,L)

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

Day 8: Hoi An – Biking tour to Tra Que vegetable village (B,L)

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

Day 9: Hoi An relaxing (B)

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

Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh (B)

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

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Vinh Long (B,L,D)

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

Day 12: Cai Be floating market - Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh (B, L)

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

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
Go further accommodation: If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Vietnam Hotels” , tell us, and we will send you a modified price.

Quotaton in USD per person:

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

These prices are valid until Sep 30th, 2012. Please note: bank transfer fees are not included.


Tour prices include:
Breakfast and 12 nights accommodation a twin or double shared room.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary
Boat cruises if specified in the programme.
Group transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi and vice versa
Flight tickets Hanoi – Hue , Danang - Saigon
Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary. Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunches and dinners (if specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

Tour prices do not include:
Visa application fee to Vietnam
Personal expenses
Other meals and drinks
Insurance
International flight and international airport tax on departure
Personal expenses & Tips, Drinks
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