| Day 01: Hanoi - Arrival |
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Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel. City tour: Temple of Literature built in the 11th century for the first university in Vietnam, Fine Art Museum and Quan Thanh Temple. Evening : Water puppet show, a unique and famous Vietnamese traditional art performance. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi at Hoa Binh hotel (3*). (D) |
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| Day 02: Hanoi – Halong- Hanoi- Lao Cai (by car & train) |
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Breakfast. Drive to Ha Long. Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. "Dragon descending to the sea" as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. A 4-hour boat trip will visit one grotto, then continue to explore more of these wonders of creation. Seafood lunch on board. In the afternoon drive back to Hanoi. Transfer to transfer to railway station for your overnight train journey to Sapa. (B/L/D) |
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| Day 03: Sapa |
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Upon arrival in Lao Cai, drive 40km on coach to Sapa. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way leading to Sapa, a mountainous area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities. Transfer to your hotel for check in. Breakfast at hotel. Walking tour to visit Saturday 'mountain market'. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Ta Van village, about 8 km of twisty road from Sapa town. Along the road you will see many H’Mong, Dzay, Dzao ethnic people dressed in their traditional colourful costumes. Two-hour trekking tour through a terraced paddy field to discover the lifestyle of the Dzay minority. Overnight at Chau Long hotel (3*). (B/L/D) |
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Day 04: Sapa - Bac Ha - Lao Cai- Hanoi (by train) |
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Transfer to Bac Ha. View the 'mountain market' full of montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress in their most colourful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made crafts. Lunch. Walking tour at Ban Pho village then set off for Lao Cai to board the train for Hanoi. Dinner and overnight on train. (B/L/D) |
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Day 05: Hanoi- Hue |
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Arrival in Hanoi at the early morning, pick up & transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Today city tour includes the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue at Festival hotel (3*). (B/L)
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| Day 06: Hue - Hoi An |
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This morning's tour starts with a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River to visit Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. Afterwards drive to Hoi An via Danang. The scenic route climbs over the Pass of Ocean Clouds before dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. On the road from Danang to Hoi An visit five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines. On arrival in Hoi An in late afternoon, transfer to hotel & overnight in HoiAn at Ancient house resort (3*). (B/L) |
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| Day 07: Hoi An- My Son (by bicycle) |
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Breakfast. Cycling trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the seventh and thirteenth centuries. The rest of day is free at leisure on the beach. Overnight in HoiAn at Ancient house resort (3*). (B/L |
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Day 08: Hoi An - Hochiminh (formerly Saigon)
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Breakfafst. Drive to Danang & transfer to airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up & transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour includes The Reunification Palace (former Presidential Palace), Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Lam Son Square, Ben Thanh Market, Thien Hau pagoda and Binh Tay market in the bustling China town.. Evening dinner cruise along the famous Saigon River. Overnight in HoChiMinh city at Kim Do hotel (3*). (B/L/D) |
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| Day 09: Hochiminh - Mekong Delta |
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| Breakfast. A full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta, just a couple of hours by road from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City's streets. Depart for Vinh Long, 150km southwest Ho Chi Minh city. A motor-boat takes you along the Mekong river and follows small canals flowing sluggishly between banks of luxuriant vegetation to Cai Be floating market, one of the most typical floating markets of the Mekong Delta. Experience the exotic sights, sounds and smells. Lunch at a bonsai garden with speciality food - "Elephant's Ear" fish. Return to HCMC & overnight at Kim Do hotel (3*). (B/L) |
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| Day 10: HoChiMinh – Phan Thiet (by bicycle) |
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Breakfast. Take a cycling tour to Phan Thiet, the famous for producing fish sauce & the best beach resort in the South with 21 km long sandy beaches in a peaceful & natural environment. Transfer to 3* Sailing club resort for stay of 2 nights. (B/L)
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Day 11: Phan Thiet |
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Breakfast. Full day is free at leisure on the beach. (B) |
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Day 12: Phan Thiet- HoChiMinh- Departure |
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| Relax on the beach of Phan Thiet until drive back to Ho Chi Minh in the afternoon & transfer to airport for your return flight. Tour ends. (B) |
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| Departure date 2006 |
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| August |
3rd |
17th |
24th |
| September |
7th |
14th |
21st |
| October |
5th |
19th |
26th |
| November |
2nd |
16th |
30th |
| December |
7th |
1st |
28th |
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| Departure date 2007 |
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| January |
4th |
18th |
25th |
| February |
1st |
8th |
15th |
| March |
1st |
15th |
22nd |
| April |
5th |
19th |
26th |
| May |
3rd |
17th |
31st |
| June |
7th |
21st |
28th |
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| Your private package tour includes: |
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· Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
· Private transfer and tours with A/C vehicle
· English/French speaking guide
· Admission fees and permits where applicable
· Bike fees as stated in itinerary
· Boat trip in Halong, Hue and Mekong Delta
· Meals as per itinerary (B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner)
· Domestic airfares (flight Hanoi- Hue, Danang- HoChiMinh)
· Return train fare from Hanoi-LaoCai- Hanoi
· Service charge, room tax and handling fees |
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| Your tour excludes: |
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· Visa and airport tax
· Personal expenses (tel, fax, laundry, drinks, tips, ect.,...)
· Other services which are not mentioned in programme. |
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