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CVN18-01: GRAND VIETNAM TOUR
18 days - 17 nights
Hanoi Sapa Halong - Phong Nha - Hue - Hoi An Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi- Mekong
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Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (D)
You
are arrival at our thousand years Capital Hanoi city. Our guide will
welcome you at the airport Noi bai airport and then be transferred to your
hotel in the center of city.
After freshen up, we would like to show you of Hanoian daily life with one
hour cyclo (trishaw) ride around the old streets, then we stop at Thang
Long Theatre for enjoying water puppets shows. Enjoy dinner at local
restaurant. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 2: Hanoi full day visits Night train to Lao Cai (B, L)
Today we would like to show you the major cultural sites around Hanoi city.
The first visit to Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the
first university in Vietnam), then we go to Ba Dinh Square for visiting
Uncle Hos (Ho Chi Minh President) Mausoleum, His Residence area, and one
Pillar pagoda nearby.
Next site is Tran Quoc pagoda and lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will visit the largest and most interesting Museum of
Vietnam Ethnology, then go back to the Old quarter for shopping. Dinner on
your own arrangement before overnight on train to Lao Cai.
Day 3: Sapa Hill tribes colorful market night train to Hanoi Cai (B/L)
Upon arrival to Lao Cai train station, drive to visit one of the colorful
tribal market near Sapa area (incase no Market available at your date, you
will visit Cat Cat & Ta Fin villages).
Tuesday: Coc Ly Market (this market is not available until further
notice due to the construction site nearby)
Wednesday: Cao Son Market
Saturday: Can Cau Market
Sunday: Bac Ha Market Market
Then transfer to Sapa for overnight.
Day 4: Lao Cai Sapa- Hill Tribe villages (B/-/D)
Drive to visit Lao Chai village home of Black HMong here you trek
through terraced rice fields to villages, meet and talk with locals to learn
more about their daily life and habits. You then trek through Ta Van
village. Lunch on your own arrangement. Car pick up at Ta Van and transfer
to Lao Cai station for overnight train back to Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong (B/L/D)
Arrive in Hanoi around 04:30 05:00. Check in a mini hotel for refresh and
breakfast. Start at 08:30am from your hotel, after 03 hours and a half drive
we arrive in Halong bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural
beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay
with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and
islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and
visit Surprise cave and short swim at Titov beach, kayak (kayak cost is not
include in this package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the
evening, enjoy the night fishing and later over night on board.
Day 6: Ha Long bay - Hanoi - Night train to Dong Hoi (B/L)
In the morning, cruising to Bai Tu long bay, Fire Island, Bo Nau
Island, fishing village. Arrive at Ha long wharf about 12.00 noon. Return to
Hanoi by private car. Free time for optional visit and dinner on your own
arrangement. Transfer to Hanoi railway station for overnight trai to Dong
Hoi.
Day 7: Dong Hoi Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (B/L)
Arrive in Dong Hoi in the morning, transfer to the hotel for breakfast, then we
will drive you to visit Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Getting on
boat and cruise on the world's longest underground river to Phong Nha Cave. The
deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves.
After on boat for 700m, a large dry passage is appear, then you can walk to
discover the cave for 500m more. You will have a chance to explore the remain of
Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside. Overnight in Dong Hoi Town.
Day 8: Dong Hoi - DMZ - Hue (B/L)
Leave Dong Hoi early for Hue. Drive along back to Hue with a stopover at
historic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and the famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. Arrive
Hue at noon time and have lunch at local restaurant before check in. Free time
in the afternoon. Overnight in Hue.
Day
9: Hue (B/L)
Today we start the tour with the visit to Imperial Citadel and King Minh Mang
tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. Then we will embark in a boat cruise
along Perfume River to admire sunset. Overnight in Hue.
Day 10: Hue - Hoi An (B/L)
Today we will heading to Hoi An through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach one of
the most beautiful beach of Vietnam. Visit Cham museum on the way, Cham museum
is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carvings are
breathtaking. After check-in at hotel, visit the Ancient town. Overnight in Hoi
An.
Day 11: Hoi An - My Son (B)
This morning, we will visit My Son, a World Heritage, 40 km southwest of
Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of
Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son,
considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest
archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya
in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia.
Free in the afternoon for optional visit or beach relaxation. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang Nha Trang (B)
Transfer to Da Nang Airport to fly to Nha trang around noon. Relax on the beach of Nha
Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 13: Nha Trang (B/L)
In the morning, we take a boat trip to Mun island, the best site for snorkeling
where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. This site has been
officially protected under the support of Danish Government. Lunch on boat or
Tam island. Then visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island. At this place,
you will see the life of the many sea species of Nhatrang ocean that being made
in a smaller world of this aquarium.
In the afternoon take half day city visit to Long Son Pagoda, built in
commemoration of the monks and nuns who died whilst fighting the Diem government
and Cham Po Nagar temples. Just next to Cham Po Nagar temples is the
Thap Ba Hot Spring center. Enjoy fun with Mud bathing and Mineral springs
swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 14: Nha Trang Ho Chi Minh City (B/D)
Free time for beach relaxation till noon flight to Hochiminh city.
Welcomed by our tour guide then transfer or your hotel in city for fresh-up.
Visit Ben Thanh night market before your dinner served in a French styled house.
Overnight at Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi (B/L)
In the morning, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible
underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the
long struggle for independence. Back to the city for lunch after 4 hours
excursion. In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre
Dame Cathedral and Post office. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City Mekong Delta (B/L)
This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery of the
Delta. On the way you can see green rice paddy fields stretching towards the
horizon. After arrival in Cai Be, a boat takes you to the floating market
with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats.
Lunch at Ancient garden house then proceeding to Vinh Long, passing small and
beautiful canal see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous
natural setting of Mekong Delta region. Stop at An Binh islet famous for their
fruit orchards. We will enjoy the local tropical fruits and see how local people
cultivate their orchards, make their living from ceramics, popcorn and rice
paper... A nice chance for bicycle riding, roaming through the village and
looking at the local handicraft shops. A stop will be landed on Vinh Long market
a nice walk around. Continue driving to Can Tho. Over night in Can Tho.
Day 17: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see
the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats).
Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives
along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice
husking mill factory. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay then visit an ancient
house in Binh Thuy 10 km from Cantho city and Cantho museum. Lunch at local
restaurant on the way back to Sai Gon via My Tho. Overnight in Hochiminh.
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.

| Type of tour: |
Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go
with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel)
Easy tour
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Departure: |
Any day
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| Feature of tour: |
This vacation Vietnam tour is the combine
cultural tour and relax tour. You visit Vietnam to discover Vietnam
culture and also relax after the whole year working: Vietnam country and
people.
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Air Fare
cost per person:
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124 US$ for domestic flight (Da Nang - Nha Trang & Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City)
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| Land tour cost
per person (in USD): |
| Size of Group |
2 pax |
3 - 4 pax |
5 - 6 pax |
7 - 9 pax |
10 - 14 pax |
Single Supp. |
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01 Oct 2008 - 20 Dec 2008 |
| Mid-range (3*) |
1880 |
1605 |
1290 |
1222 |
1146 |
328 |
| Superior (4*) |
2239 |
1959 |
1639 |
1570 |
1493 |
733 |
| Deluxe (5*) |
2628 |
2350 |
2022 |
1958 |
1887 |
1078 |
| Premium (5+*) |
3048 |
2764 |
2429 |
2363 |
2290 |
1456 |
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this tour |
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| Accommodation: |
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Mid-range (3*) |
Superior (4*) |
Deluxe (5*) |
Premium (5+*) |
| Hanoi Hotels |
Thang Long Opera |
Sunway |
Melia |
Intercontinental |
| Sapa Hotels |
Royal View, Bamboo |
Chau Long (new wing) |
Victoria Sapa (sup room) |
Victoria Sapa (del room) |
| Dong Hoi Hotels |
Saigon Quang Binh |
Sun Spa resort |
Sun Spa resort |
Sun Spa resort (deluxe room) |
| Hue Hotels |
Heritage Hue, Asia Hue |
Park View |
Saigon Morin |
La Residence (deluxe room) |
| Hoi An Hotels |
Hoi An Hotel |
Hoi An Beach, Hoi An Trails |
Life Resort, Golden Sand |
Victoria Hoi An (deluxe room) |
| Nha Trang Hotels |
Asia Paradise |
Novotel Nha Trang |
Sunrise |
Ana Mandara |
| Can Tho
Hotels |
Kim Tho |
KIm Tho, Ninh Kieu 2 |
Victoria Can Tho (sup room) |
Victoria Can Tho (del room) |
| Ho Chi Minh City
Hotels |
Elios, Tan My Dinh 2 |
Grand, Rex |
Majestic |
Sheraton Saigon |
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| Inclusive: |
Hotel
accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
Private car/mini
van, train tickets (AC comfortable soft sleeper, sharing basic)
Private
boat in Hue, Nha Trang and Mekong Delta, join boat in Halong
All entrance
fees
English/
French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
All meals
as per program
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| Exclusive: |
Domestic &
International flight and all airport tax
Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
Insurance, Personal
expenses & Tips
Vietnam
Visa - this can be done with our Visa service
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