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Day 1: Ho
Chi Minh City (D)
Arrival at
Tan Son Nhat Airport. Meet transfer to hotel. We visit
then
the Reunification Palace which was the former residence
of the President of South Vietnam until end of April
1975, and some French colonial structures including the
Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After
seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant
Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben
Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
Overnight in HCM city.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay
Ninh - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L,D)
The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh.
This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2
million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to
Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend
the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill
the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious
combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels,
which were an incredible underground network constructed
by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus
accommodation and schools, and were used as a military
base for the Vietcong in the American war. Ovenrigh in
HCM city.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho
- Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the
Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in
My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around the
intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a
great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and
catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting
excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before
arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have
opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many
seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music.
The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit
some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a
huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along
the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda and the
Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with
sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Overnight
in HCM city.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - Hue (B,L,D)
Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for
flight to Hue, meet at airport and transfer to hotel.
After check in hotel we will take the boat cruise on
Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Then
overland to Khai Dinh Tomb. Return to hotel . Tonight we
will enjoy th traditional show and
royal dinner. Overnight in Hue
Day 5: Hue - Hanoi (B,D)
Morning we visite the massive citadel of Hue, containing
the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City, is not
to be missed. This royal residence was all but destroyed
during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still
fascinating to walk among the ruins. We visit this
masterpiece and have free time to explore the town
before transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Transfer
to hotel and free time to walk around in Hanoi old
quater. Tonnight enjoy the water puppet show and diner
in the restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi
Day
6: Hanoi city tour - Halong Bay (B,L)
Morning we spend
time in Hanoi to visit
President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, History Museum, Temple
of Literature and Fine Arts Museum. And have typical lunch
in restaurant. Aternoon transfer to Halong
approximately three hours away. En route we have a short
stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by handicapped
children for short break.Upon
arrival in Haong, check in hotel.
Rest of the day is free in Halong city. Overnight in
Halong city.
Day 7: Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Today we have full day of
boat cruise 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 karst 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. After a seafood lunch on board,
and cruising further in the Bay, swimming..
return to Halong city. Overnight in Halong city.
Day 8: Halong - Hanoi (B,L,D)
Morning after breakfast we say goodbye Halong and
drive back to Hanoi. on the way will will visit the Bat Trang
pottery
village to learn how the people make the pottery and
ceramic product here. , arrive Hanoi, check in hotel ,
we take then Cyclo tour in Old Quarters . Dinner in the
restaurant . Ovenright in Hanoi.
Day 9: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
(B,L,D)
Morning a
trip to
Hoa Lu should be started from Tam Coc ("three caves"),
which takes more than two hours driving from Hanoi, and
take a boat rowed by one or two local persons in Hoang
Long river and see the first limestone mountains,
through three caves on the river, all created by wind
and water from a legend time, while the sea had occupied
this area. The river trip is wonderful for photo
hunters, especially when local people come to harvest
the water rice planted along the river, or when they
transplant some seedling for the next crops. The
tourists often compare the place with Guilin -China, or
more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in
the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures
and shapes. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land.
On the way back from Tam Coc-Bich Dong to Hanoi you can
pay a visit to the last relics of the ancient capital
Hoa Lu-the Temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le,
the two heroes who lived in 10th century and chose Hoa
Lu to build the citadel of the capital city. From time
to time, archaeologists have excavated buried parts of
this citadel with rusty weapons and ceramics. The
temples are said to be built on the old foundation of
their original palaces in 11-12th centuries and restored
in 17th century. Return to Hanoi. Ovenright in Hanoi
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi
After breakfast we will go shopping (ceramics, silver-carvings,
silk...) or at leisure before checkout. Transfer to
airport for departure.
Cost in USD/person based on private tour(
valid until 30 April 2012)
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Class/ No .pax |
2-3 |
4-7 |
8-12 |
13-15 |
Single Supl. |
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Standard |
1165 |
987 |
876 |
780 |
160 |
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Superior |
1253 |
1074 |
964 |
850 |
235 |
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First class |
1329 |
1250 |
1086 |
940 |
350 |
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Deluxe |
1738 |
1455 |
1323 |
1279 |
850 |
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Acommodation list
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Location
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Stadnard |
Superior |
First class |
Deluxe |
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Saigon |
Empress 2* |
Oscar hotel 3* |
Grand hotel 4* |
Sofitel Saigon 5* |
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Hue |
Victory 2* |
Asia hotel 3* |
Huong Giang4* |
Saigon Morin 4* |
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Hanoi |
Classic Street3* |
Majestic Salute3* |
Flower Garden 4* |
Sheraton 5* |
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Halong |
Ngoc Mai 2* |
Halong I 3* |
Heritage 4* |
Saigon Halong4* |
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