We discover Vietnam with its affordable highlights: Halong bay-World Heritage Site since 1991, Nha Trang sunny beach…
Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – city tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong
Day 4: Halong - Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Nha Trang
Day 6: Nha Trang
Day 7: Nha Trang
Day 8: Nha Trang
Day 9: Nha Trang
Day 10: Nha Trang – Saigon
Day 11: Saigon city tour
Day 12: Saigon – Mekong delta -departure
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival (-/-/-)
Meet upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, then transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – city tour (B/L/-)
We discover Hanoi-the charming capital of Vietnam today: Hochiminh's mausoleum and his residence, Tran Quoc pagoda, One pillar pagoda, French colonial quarter, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Opera, Museum of Ethnology.
Then explore Hoan Kiem lake and a short walk in the Hanoi Old quarter.
Attend a performance of water pupets show.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
8.00am depart for Halong bay, 180km east of Hanoi, listed as World Heritage Area by UNESCO in 1994. 
12:00am, we board a traditional junk to discover the 8th World Wonder where the movie "Indochine" was realized with Catherine Deneuve, French star in the 1990's. Lunch on boat with fresh seafood. It is time to relax on the deck through the most beautiful landscapes with more than 2,000 islands and limestones, rising from the emerald water. Visit a natural cave, the most picturesque grotto in the bay. Swimming (if the weather permits) and relaxing on the deck.
Drive back to Hanoi for overnight.
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)
Continue our cruise until lunch time.
12h00 Disembark at Bai Chay wharf.
Drive back to Hanoi. Visit a workshop of potteries en route. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Nha Trang (B/-/-)
Transfer to Hanoi domestic airport for flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival at Nha Trang airport, pick-up and transfer to hotek for check-in. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 6: Nha Trang (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour). Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 7: Nha Trang (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour). Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8: Nha Trang (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour). Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 9: Nha Trang (B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free time at leisure (no guide, no car, no tour). Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10: Nha Trang – Saigon (B/-/-)
Flight to Saigon .
Meet on arrival and transfer to the hotel for check-in. FREE TIME. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 11: Saigon city tour – Cuchi tunnels (B/L/-)
Morning: We explore Cuchi tunnels, famous during the Vietnam war time.
Afternon: Drive to centre to discover Hochiminh city (formerly Saigon), the biggest economic center in the country: visit Opera house, cathedral Notre Dame and Post Office, China town, Thien Hau pagoda, Tay Son lacquer factory. Accommodation in Hochiminh city.
Day 12: Saigon – Mekong delta - departure (B/L/-)
Breakfast at hotel,
Drive to My Tho, a properous town of 170000 inhabitants in the Mekong delta. My Tho is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong river and visit an orchard on an island. Lunch at local restaurant.
Transfer to HCM/Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure flight. End of services.
Trip cost: from US$699 per person. Please contact us for immediate assistance
Including:
Ø Double/Twin share room at selected hotels
Ø Entrance fees and permits,
Ø Boat trips in Halong
Ø Private air-conditioning transfer DELUXE
Ø English speaking guides,
Ø Meals (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) as mentioned in program
Excluding:
Ø Visa and Visa fees,
Ø International airfares & airport’s taxes to/from Vietnam,
Ø Domestic airfares & airport taxes on Vietnam Airlines Economy Class Hanoi- Nha Trang/ Nha Trang – Saigon
Ø Gala Dinners on Christmas Day 24 DEC 09 and Happy New Year on 31 DEC 09
Ø Tips, drinks,
Ø Travel insurances
Ø Other personal expenses...
Accommodation:
1. Hanova hotel ROH (****)in Hanoi
2. Bhaya Cruises DLX (****) in Halong
3. Sunrise hotel SUP (*****) in Nha Trang
4. Caravelle hotel DLX (*****) in Hochiminh city.
Supplement fees:
Ø Domestic airfares & airport taxes on Vietnam Airlines Economy Class Danang – Nha Trang/ Dalat – Saigon: US$135/person ( Subject to change by the carrier without prior notice).
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