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Charm of Vietnam
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10 Days / 9 Nights Package |
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Hanoi-Halong-Hue-Hoian-Ho Chi Minh-Cu Chi Tunnels-Mekong Delta |
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Description: A basic trip for those who only have short time to travel but would like to visit as much as possible. This trip takes you from Hanoi, the capital city to the heritage sites of Halong Bay, Hue and Hoian, then end up in Ho Chi Minh city after visits to Tay Ninh temple, Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. |
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Arrival Hanoi |
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On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel. Hanoi, Vietnam's capital is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia‘s most striking colonial architecture.
Overnight in Hanoi |
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Hanoi – Halong. (B) |
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This morning we enjoy a half-day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. The complex also comprises with One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature well known as Vietnam’s first university and the History Museum displaying an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. The peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the bustling Dong Xuan Market are also visited before we depart for Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights.
Overnight in Halong
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Halong – Hanoi. (B, L) |
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This morning we embark a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong bay. This exciting five-hour cruise provides us with a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands which amazingly rise from the clear and emerald water. The limestone kart formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. After a seafood lunch on board, we disembark and return to Hanoi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. We arrive Hanoi in time to see an evening performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets.
Overnight in Hanoi |
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Hanoi – Hue. (B) |
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After breakfast we have some free time to explore Hanoi on our own until a transfer to Noi Bai airport for a flight to Hue – Vietnam’s last feudal capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for its magnificent architectures, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. We spend this afternoon to visit Hue with the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins.
Overnight in Hue
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DAY 05 |
Hue – Danang – Hoian. (B) |
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This morning we embark a Dragon boat to visit beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda riverside which now becomes the symbol of Hue and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Upon leaving Hue we drive south to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Danang City, the China Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe.
Overnight in Hoian
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DAY 06 |
Hoian. (B) |
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The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
Overnight in Hoian |
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DAY 07 |
Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh. (B) |
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An early morning transfer to Danang airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh. The sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City begins with Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the Southern Vietnam President until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam before continuing to the War Remnant Museum which provides a very partial, but riveting perspective of the Vietnam war.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh |
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DAY 08 |
Ho Chi Minh – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh. (B) |
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An early departure is required today in order to avoid the city heat to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, 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 Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, we continue to the head quarter of Cao Dai sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh |
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DAY 09 |
Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh. (B, L) |
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Heading out of the town, we travel by road to My Tho province. Arriving My Tho, we embark a boat navigating around the small canals in the Mekong delta, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up. We pass through the lush green vegetation to an orchard to visit various fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with seasonal fruits, we return to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
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DAY 10 |
Ho Chi Minh – Departure. (B) |
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There is some free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh on our own before a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for the departure flight. Trip ends at the airport.
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Price Included:
- Air tickets Bangkok – Hanoi // Ho Chi Minh – Bangkok by Thai Airways, included taxes Hanoi – Hue // Danang – Ho Chi Minh by Vietnam airlines
- Accommodation: twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
- Entrance fee to indicated sights
- Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue and Mekong Delta
- English or French speaking guide
Price Excluded:
- International air tickets for flight in/out Thailand.
- Vietnam Visa fee: 55 USD
- International departure airport tax in Vietnam: 15 USD
- Other meals, tip, drinks, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
Remarks:
- Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
- All rates are subject to change without prior notices.
- All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers
- Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation
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Validity: 1 Oct 09 – 31 Oct 10. Price per person in USD. |
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Included Air Ticket |
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2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
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2270 |
1530 |
1405 |
1260 |
201 |
Superior 4* |
2770 |
1780 |
1655 |
1515 |
391 |
Delux 5* |
3270 |
2030 |
1905 |
1760 |
583 |
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Hotel use in each city |
Standard 3* |
Superior 4* |
Deluxe 5* |
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Hue |
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