"20 DAYS GRAND ADVENTURE OF
VIETNAM TOUR"
(Guaranteed daily departure on private tour, with
meals as specified)
ITINERARY:
Day 01 Hanoi - Arrival
Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International
airport, transfer to the Hotel for check-in.
P.m: Sightseeing around Hanoi: Visit to Temple of
Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university,
Fine-Art Museum, Quan Thanh Temple. Cyclo tour (2hours) visit to the Old
Quarter of Hanoi. Evening: Water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional
art. Accommodation
Day 02 Hanoi - HaLong Bay
(B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit
to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake
and Army Museum. Lunch at local restaurant in Hanoi.
P.m:
Drive to HaLong Bay. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Accommodation at
hotel.
Day 03 Halong Bay - Hanoi
(B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
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 5-hour boat trip will
visit one grotto, then continue to explore more of these wonders of creation.
Seafood lunch on board. P.m: Drive back to Hanoi. Accommodation.
Day 04 Hanoi - Hoa Binh -
Mai Chau - Son La (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick
up at hotel, drive to Mai Chau via Hoa Binh town (135 km) through picturesque
scenery with stunning views of the mountains on the way. Visit Thai ethnic
minority village. Lunch en route. P.m: Continue driving to Son La.
Accommodation at a basic guest house.
Day 05 Son La - Dien Bien
Phu (B/L)
Breakfast.
Drive
from Son La to Dien Bien Phu. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon:
explore the Dien Bien Phu area, the site of the famous Vietnamese victory over
the French in 1954, which ended the first Indochinese war. Accommodation at a
basic guest house.
Day 06 Dien Bien Phu - Lai
Chau - Phong Tho (B/L)
Breakfast.
Visit Dien Bien Phu Museum, the notorious hill A-1
battlefield, the former French command post and a captured tank. Lunch at local
restaurant.
P.m: Drive to Lai Chau, then proceed to Phong Tho
through absolutely spectacular scenery. Phong Tho offers fine opportunities for
hiking, with Hmong and Dzao hill tribes in the area.
Accommodation at a basic guest house.
Day 07 Phong Tho - Binh Lu -
Sapa (B/L)
Breakfast.
Drive
from Phong Tho to Sapa. From Phong Tho , the road snakes up to Binh Lu, another
breathtaking location with a bowl of terraced rice paddies ringed by mountains,
an excellent place for hiking. From Binh Lu, drive through more stunning
scenery into the mountains and rolling hills winding up to Sapa. Lunch at local
restaurant. Accommodation at the Hotel.
Day 08 Sapa - Ta Van - Cat
Cat - Sapa (B/L)
Breakfast.
A
8-km on the rim of a deep valley, followed by 30-minutes walk take you to
so-called rattan bridge & the ethnic Ta Van village which is dwelled by
Dzay people followed by a walking visit to Cat Cat village. You can see along
the road many montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress their most
colourful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made
souvenirs. Accommodation at Hotel.
Day 09 Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi
(B/L)
Breakfast.
Drive
back to Hanoi via Bac Ha with a visit to the Bac Ha Market and minorities
village. Lunch at local restaurant en route. Upon arrival, transfer to the
hotel for check-in. Accommodation at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day 10 Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport
for flight to Hue on Vietnam Airlines. Meet on arrival and transfer to the
local restaurant for lunch. Check in to the Hotel. In the afternoon we will
visit the Imperial Citadel. Modelled on Beijing's Forbidden
City, Emperor Gia Long built this fortress with walls 30 feet thick around the
ancient city, from where he could both live and rule. We also visit Hue Museum, a small jewel of a museum with furniture
and artifacts from the Imperial City and later you visit the local Dong Ba market, known for the prettiest conical
hats in Vietnam. Accommodation in Hue.
Day 11 Hue - DMZ - Hue
(B/L)
Breakfast.
Pick
up at hotel, transfer to DMZ (Demilitarized Zone): the ancient city of Quang
Tri, visit the Hien Luong bridge, the Seventeenth parallel, the border between
North and South Vietnam during the war, Vinh Moc tunnel, Highway No. 09,
Dakrong suspension bridge. Lunch at local restaurant. P.m: Return Hue in the
late afternoon. Accommodation at Hotel.
Day 12 Hue - Danang - Hoi An
(B/L)
In the morning we’ll
take a boat ride on the perfume river to the Thien Mu pagoda – a symbol of Hue.
From there we drive to the tombs of the Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. The tomb
of Tu Duc, a 19th century Emperor who lived in the most splendid opulence, is
regally set among groves of frangipani and pine trees. The tomb of the 20th
century Emperor Khai Dinh is grandiose but, unlike that of Tu Duc and the
others, is a melange of Eastern and European architectural styles which perhaps
accurately reflects the changing political currents which were taking place in
the country at the beginning of the century. We return to Hue for lunch at
local restaurant.
Depart
Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing
through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying
spectacular views of sky and sea. Upon arrival, visit Cham Museum, Marble
Mountains & China Beach before proceed to Hoi An old town. Check in to the
hotel and Accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 13 Hoi An (B/L)
We
set off this morning to the old port town of Hoi An. Known as Faifo to early
Western traders, Hoi An was one of the major ports of Southeast Asia from the
17th to 19th centuries. Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese traders had small
communities here, and the old wooden houses, bridges and temples are
reminiscent of a Vietnam of centuries past. We enjoy a walking tour around this
relaxing little town which is a marvelous spot for shopping and souvenir
hunting.
Lunch
at local restaurant followed by a biking tour to the countryside of Vietnam. This tour will take
you into the very heart of rural Danang for a special insight into the every
day life of a local village community.
The small settlement of Hoa Chau, nestled among seemingly endless rice
fields, allows the visitor to experience first hand the very backbone of
Vietnam's rural culture. Accommodation in Hoi An.
Day 14: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B/L)
Transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Cam Ranh
on Vietnam Airlines. A short forty-five minute
flight, lies Vietnam's premier beach resort of Nha Trang. With a backdrop of
mountains, numerous deserted islands and kilometres of white sandy beaches it
is hard not to enjoy the benefits of such an idyllic location. Nha Trang has benefited from recent develop
and is ideal for a beach interlude, as an extension to a city stay or a
relaxing break in an overland tour.
Meet on arrival and transfer to the hotel for check
in. Lunch at local restaurant.
The
rest of day at leisure time. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 15 Nha Trang (B/L)
Breakfast.
Today we will have full day sightseeing around Nha Trang including Po Nagar Cham
Towers. Built between the 7th and 12th Century and named in honour of the
former Cham Princess who introduced her people to profitable weaving and wet
rice cultivation techniques, it is still used as a centre for worship today,
Fishing village and Institute of
Oceanography.
Lunch at local
restaurant followed by a boat trip to Tri Nguyen Acquarium and
the islands. Accommodation in Nha Trang.
Day 16 Nha
Trang - Dalat (B/L)
In the morning travel overland to Dalat (approx. 6
hours). Enjoy a spectacular drive through the lush Ngoan Muc mountain pass to
the coastal plain near Phan Rang. The
highland crops of coffee, tea and vegetables are replaced with that of tobacco,
grapes and rice as the road descends into the dry climate. Lunch at local
restaurant en route.
Dalat was originally built by the French as an escape
from the humid summers of the coast and its heritage is still very much in
evidence today. At 1475 metres above
sea level, Dalat offers cool respite from the humid lowlands. Parts of the town with their faded French
villas, cobbled streets and surrounding pine forests have a distinct European
feel, however Dalat is also well known for some of its more 'quirky'
developments. Check in to the hotel and the rest of day at leisure.
Accommodation in Dalat.
Day 17 Dalat - Ho Chi Minh
City (B/L)
Morning Dalat City Highlights Tour. Much delight will be taken in an exploration of Dalat's architecture - from
the villas of the 'French Quarter' to the unusual guesthouse shaped with each
annex shaped like a different animal, known as the 'Crazy House'! Visit the
town's bustling central market, renowned for its fresh vegetables and fruit
that is rarely found in a tropical country; they even grow strawberries here!
Visit the former Railway Station for a steam train ride and Dalat
Cathedral. Bao Dai's Summer Palace sits
on a hill just outside the main centre.
Bao Dai was the Last Emperor of Vietnam and the Palace has been
preserved exactly as he left it in 1954.
It is a classic example of art deco that is a tourist attraction in
itself. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon overland drive to Saigon
(approx. 5 hours). The drive takes you from the
plateau of the Central Highlands down through spectacular countryside as the
road weaves through plantations, villages and mountains. There will be opportunities to stop at silk
weaving farms and coffee and tea plantations en-route as we explore this
verdant region.
Check
in to the hotel and accommodation in Saigon.
Day 18 Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Full day Saigon city tour including Reunification Hall (Former Presidential Palace), History
Museum, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Ben Thanh market. Lunch at local restaurant followed
by the photo stops at famous tourist sites such as City Hall, Grand Theatre,
Notre Dame Cathedral and Center Post Office. Accommodation in Saigon.
Day 19 Ho Chi Minh City –
Vinh Long - Can Tho (B/L)
Pick up at hotel. Drive to Vinh Long and we will get
on a sampan then visit a brick kiln, floating marketing and the famous Mr. Sau
Giao's bonsai garden. Lunch in this garden. Enjoy a bike ride for short
sightseeing tour of Vinh Long including visit to Ngoc Vien Pagoda, local
people's houses, and Vinh Long church... Proceeding to Can Tho. Overnight in
Can Tho.
Day 20: Can Tho - Cai Rang - Sadec – Ho
Chi Minh City (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
Boat trip on Mekong River to visit Cai Rang floating
market then drive back to Saigon via Sadec. Visit Rose Garden of Mr. Tu Ton.
Lunch at local restaurant. Drop off at your hotel in Saigon. Accommodation in
Saigon.
Day 21 Saigon - Departure
(B)
Breakfast. Leisure time for shopping….. until
transfer to Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport for
departure.
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PRIVATE PACKAGE TOURS-US$ DOLLARS |
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Number of pax ( in half-twin) |
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Hotel category |
1 |
2 |
5-Mar |
9-Jun |
14-Oct |
15-19 |
20 up |
SGL Supp. |
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3-star |
3,878 |
2,462 |
2,100 |
1,666 |
1,492 |
1,362 |
1,308 |
538 |
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4-star |
4,508 |
2,754 |
2,377 |
1,943 |
1,769 |
1,638 |
1,608 |
831 |
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5-star |
5,766 |
3,523 |
3,146 |
2,769 |
2,400 |
2,323 |
2,292 |
1,531 |
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Validity: Until 31 October 2008 |
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Services Included:
·
All transfers &
excursons with good car / coach
·
Meals as specified in
the programme (Half board)
·
Good English speaking
guide
·
Sightseeing fees &
boat trips per the tour
·
Hotel accommodation as
listed with breakfast daily
·
Domestic airtickets :
Hanoi/Hue - Danang/Nha Trang
·
Water puppet show
·
Cyclo ride per tour
Not included:
·
International
airtickets & departure airport tax in Saigon at USD 12.00 nett per person
·
Vietnamese visa fee,
Personal insurance
·
Expenditure of a
personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc
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The others not mentioned
above
3-star
hotels used:
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Galaxy (or Hoa Binh / Thien Thai/ Hanoi Heritage hotel) in Hanoi
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Halong Bay/ Sunlight (or HaLong Bay / Bach Dang hotel) in Halong
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Green Bamboo hotel/ Royal View in Sapa
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Hue Heritage/ Asia (or Festival / Hoa Hong hotel) in Hue
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Hoi An hotel in Hoi An
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Que Huong (or Vien Dong) in Nha Trang
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Golf 3 (or Golf 1hotel) in Dalat
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Huong Sen/ Vien Dong/ (or Oscar / Bong
Sen / Palace hotel) in Saigon
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Saigon Can Tho hotel in Can Tho
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The best available basic hotels in the high land and some other places
4-star
hotels used:
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Gouman (or Fortuna / Sunway/ Thang Loi hotel) in Hanoi
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Heritage (or Mithrin / Halong Pearl hotel) in Halong
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Victoria / Chau Long (new wing) in Sapa
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Huong Giang/ Green (or Century hotel)
in Hue
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Hoi An Beach resort/ River Beach resort/ Vinh Hung (or Pacific hotel) in Hoi An
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Yasaka hotel (or Nha Trang Lodge) in Nha Trang
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Novotel/ Hoang Anh Resort (or Empress hotel) in Dalat
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Kim Do/ (or Rex / Grand / Continental hotel)
in Saigon
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Golf 4 hotel in Can Tho
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The best available basic hotels in the high land and some other places
5-star
hotels used:
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Sheraton/ Melia/ Hilton Opera /Sofitel Plaza hotel in Hanoi
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Halong Plaza in Halong / Royal hotel
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Victoria in Sapa
- La
Residence/ Imperial/ Morin hotel in Hue
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Palm Garden /Golden Sand /Victoria Hoi An resort in Hoi An
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Sunrise / Sofitel Vinpearl in Nha Trang
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Sofitel Palace in Dalat
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Majestic/ Caravelle (or New World / Sofitel Plaza hotel) in Saigon
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Victoria in Can Tho
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The best available basic hotels in the high land and some other places
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