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Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Tay Ninh, Mekong Delta home stay, Nha
Trang, Whale island, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
We cover the complete list of interesting places in Vietnam, starting
from the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City with sightseeing
to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Chinatown and Cholon.
Continue trip to Tay Ninh, the headquarters for the Cao Dai Sect,
whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston
Churchill and the tunnel system at Cu Chi. Then, enjoy the boat
ride on the Mekong River to visit an orchard and Bonsai garden on
an island. This tour also covers the most essential destinations,
including Vietnam's premier beach Nha Trang, Hue the Imperial City,
World Heritage site charming Hoi An and the splendor of Halong Bay.
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DAY 1: |
ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY
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Greet at airport & transfer to hotel. You
will have free time at leisure but our guide will be able to
offer advice and assistance as required. |
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Accom. at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
(HCMC). |
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DAY 2: |
HCMC - CU CHI - TAY NINH
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Morning: we start 2 hour drive to
Tay Ninh, the headquarters for the Cao Dai Sect, whose patron
saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill.
Attend a midday ceremony at Cao Dai Church. Lunch at restaurant.
Afternoon: continue to visit the Cu
Chi Tunnels - an amazing network of tunnels which stretched
for over 250 kilometers, were three levels deep, give the visitor
a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the
American war was like . Late afternoon: return to HCMC. Accom.
at hotel in HCMC. |
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DAY 3: |
HO CHI MINH - VINH LONG
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Drive southward to Vinh Long - a vivid
town of Mekong delta.
Upon arrival, visit some typical workshops, experience daily
life of the local residence. Tonight we will be accommodated
with a local family in their house on stilts. Mattresses, mosquito
nets and pillows are provided. This is a unique opportunity
to closely observe life in the Delta. |
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DAY 4: |
VINH LONG - HO CHI MINH
CITY (BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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Breakfast at home followed by a boat ride on the
Mekong river which will offer you a glimpse into the agrarian
life of the vibrant southern Delta region. From your boats,
you are able to closely observe the daily rituals of river life
and participate in the bustling commerce activities as we buy
our fruits from the floating market. Along the way, we will
visit an orchard farm, handicraft village, and the land market
abundant in colorful fresh fruits and vegetables. |
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Afternoon: return to Ho Chi Minh city
for overnight. where the remainder of the day is free. Accom.
at hotel in HCMC. |
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DAY 5: |
HO CHI MINH CITY - NHA
TRANG (BREAKFAST / - / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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This morning we fly to Nha Trang transfer
to the idyllic beach resort of Whale Island. Here you can do
as little or as much as you desire - from snorkeling or diving
on the nearby reefs to lazing on the beach in the crescent -
shaped lagoon! Accom. at Whale island resort. |
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DAY 6: |
WHALE ISLAND
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served by hotel.
Free time on Whale Island.
Accom. at Whale island resort. |
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DAY 7: |
WHALE ISLAND - HOI AN
(BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Today we return to Nha Trang for flying
north to Hoi An via Danang.
Upon your arrival in Da Nang airport, welcome and transfer to
Hoi An around 33 km away. There will be a stop to visit the
Marble Mountains along
the way. It is said that it's five peaks represent each of the
five elements of the universe (Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and
Earth). From here we make our way to China
Beach for lunch before continuing on to Hoi An. You will
have the remainder of the day free to explore some of the many
tailor shops or cycle to Cua Dai Beach six kilometers from the
town. Accom. at hotel in Hoi An. |
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DAY 8: |
HOI AN (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Morning orientation tour of Hoi An's
ancient town. The remainder of the day is free to wander around
the narrow windy streets of this most charming of fishing towns.
Accom. at hotel in Hoi An |
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DAY 9: |
HOI AN - HUE
(BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Morning: overland to Hue. The scenery
en route is beautiful as we hug the coastline of the South China
Sea before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van pass.
Here we will stop to admire the stunning views north, to Lang
Co beach and north to Hue city. |
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Afternoon we embark on a cycling tour
of Hue and the surrounding area: visit to the Imperial
Citadel and the vibrant Dong Ba riverside markets.
Evening: free for strolling around the streets of Hue. Accom.
at hotel in Hue. |
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DAY 10: |
HUE (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Explore Hue' s surrounding countryside
by bicycle including a visit to some Royal Tombs and the Thien
Mu Pagoda. Accom. at hotel in Hue |
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DAY 11: |
HUE - HANOI (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Morning flight to Hanoi. Meet and
transfer to hotel in Hanoi.
In the afternoon we have a chance to walk around the city's
Old Quarter.
Accom. at hotel in Hanoi. |
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DAY 12: |
HANOI - HA LONG - HANOI
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Excursion through the beautiful countryside
of the Red River Delta to Ha Long, 170 km east of Hanoi. Arrive
at Halong boat station after 3 hours and half driving, embark
your private boat and start the cruise to explore "the
bay of Dragon" with it most typical highlights: Heavenly
palace & Wooden stakes caves…Sea food lunch on board is
provided. |
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After 04 hour cruising and relaxing
on the bay, come back to the station where your car standby
to drive back to Hanoi. On the way, you may like to stop for
refreshment break at a craft center run to raise money for the
handicapped people in the village of Sao Do. Accom. at hotel
in Hanoi. |
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DAY 13: |
DEPART HANOI
(BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight.
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(This program can be operated in the other way: In Hanoi.,
Out HCMC)
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Valid until 31-October 2007
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Category
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Price in USD per person based on twin sharing
for group of
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Single Room
Surcharge
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1p
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2p
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3-4p
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5-6p
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7-9p
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10-15p
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15p+1
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| Standard |
1,587
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935
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827
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725
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702
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654
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643
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253
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| Superior |
1,702
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1,002
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894
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793
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770
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723
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718
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318
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| Deluxe |
1,958
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1,120
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1,013
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917
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895
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848
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850
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440
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Tour Package Includes :
- 11 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with daily breakfast
at specified hotels
- 01 night home stay in Mekong delta
- Private transportation throughout the program (exept S.I.C
transfer Nha Trang APT - Whale island - Nha Trang APT)
- Domestic airfare & tax for Hcmc - Nha Trang - Da Nang //
Hue - Hanoi
- Private boat cruise on Halong Bay, Hue & Vinh Long
- Entrance fee for all sightseeing as mentioned
- Meals at nice local restaurants as stated in the program.
- Professional English speaking guide serving throughout the
program except free days in Nha Trang (Whales island)
- 01 FOC based on twin sharing including dom. Airfare & tax
for every group of 15 paying pax
Tour Package Excludes :
- Int'l air tickets & airport tax / Meals and drinks not
mentioned in the program
- Visa stamping fee, travel insurance, tips & Personal expenses.
Special offer :
One bottle of mineral water per person per day throughout the program
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Approval letter for single entry visa to Vietnam if require!
HOTEL USED:
HO CHI MINH HOTELS
Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Rex (Sup)
Grand (Sup)
Norfork (Sup)
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Bong Sen 1 (Sup)
Oscar (R.O.H)
Palace (R.O.H)
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Chancery (R.O.H)
New Epoch (R.O.H) |
VINH LONG HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Home Stay
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Home Stay
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Home Stay |
NHA TRANG HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Whales Island Resort
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Whales Island Resort
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Whales Island Resort |
HOI AN HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Glory (Executive Dlx)
Pacific (Sup)
Vinh Hung resort (Sup)
Dong An resort (R.O.H)
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Ancient House (R.O.H)
Hoi An hotel (Sup)
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Vinh Hung hotel (R.O.H)
Pho Hoi (R.O.H)
Thuy Duong (R.O.H) |
HUE HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Huong Giang (Sup R.V)
Century Riverside (Dlx R.V)
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Festival (R.O.H)
Vida (Dlx)
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Thanh Lich (R.O.H)
Dong Da (R.O.H) |
HANOI HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Sunway (Sup)
Gouman (Sup)
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Galaxy (R.O.H)
Thien Thai (R.O.H)
Hoa Binh (R.O.H)
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Chain First Eden (Sup)
Thuy Tien (Sup)
Salute (R.O.H) |
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