Day1: Hanoi
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meet and
transfer to hotel. Take a glimpse of Ha Noi on a short city tour to
see the cultural richness of the capital of Vietnam. Tour includes
Ngoc Son Temple or pagoda of the jade mountain standing at the
northern end of Sword Lake which provides relaxing atmosphere. Then
proceed to the Old Quarter consisting of 36 commercial streets, each
lined with ancient architectural works harmonized with lakes lying
between. Overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day2: Hanoi
Continue the sightseeing tour in Ha
Noi by the first visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the body of Ho
Chi Minh is well kept. Then visit his house built on stilts situated
nearby. Followed by the visit to One Pillar Pagoda, built by the
Emperor Ly Thai Tong in 1049; it was built of wood on a single stone
pillar, designed to resemble a lotus blossom which is a symbol of
purity. Afterward, go for the Temple of Literature with its
traditional Vietnamese architecture, dedicated to Confucian cult
which broke the Buddhist monopoly in education; the temple was then
regarded as the site of the first university of Vietnam. Continue
the route to the Fine Arts Museum which gathers a collection of
prestigious artifacts of Vietnam. Historical Museum is the next
destination; here you will see the all encompassing Vietnam, its
past and also its future. Enjoy the remarkable evening in Hanoi with
Water Puppet Show which will make you appreciate the cultural
background of Vietnam with the spectacular techniques of
performance. Overnight stay in Ha Noi.
Day3: Ha Noi-Hoa Binh-Mai Chau
Drive to Hoa Binh, the mountainous
province assorted with diverse minorities. En route, stop for
visiting the Muong minority people to appreciate their
characteristic culture and tradition. Then continue driving to Mai
Chau, 60 kilometers from Hoa Binh, possessing its original culture.
Here, you can admire this marvelous and beautiful village by viewing
a fresh green valley with plants and fields together with rows of
tilted houses evenly scattering as if they were queuing to welcome
you. When the night falls, you will enjoy dinner and traditional Tai
dances amidst the hospitable atmosphere. Overnight stay in Mai Chau.
Day4: Mai Chau-Ha Noi
Appreciate ethnic group’s culture
and tradition in Tai minority villages. Then return to Ha Noi.
Day5: Ha Noi-Departure
Transfer to airport for departure.
Price per
Person in U.S.Dollars
Price valid until 31 October
2006
| VN3P5 |
1/2
Twin |
1
person Only |
Supp.Single |
| Luxury |
548 |
941 |
285 |
| Deluxe |
478 |
803 |
216 |
| Superior |
380 |
675 |
131 |
| Standard |
356 |
627 |
106 |
Check the
List of Hotels used in each tour category.
Note: 130 US$/pax for domestic
airticket NHA-DAD/HUE - SGN
Optional Airfare: Bangkok-Hanoi-Bangkok (if required)
Extra: US$ 235 by Vietnam Airline
& US$ 265 by Thai Airways
Include:
- All Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- All Transportations and
Transfers inside Viet Nam
- Sightseeing as described
- English or French-speaking Guide
- All Entrance Fees
Exclude:
- Lunch & Dinner
- Airport tax & Personal
Expense
- Vietnam visa fee which can be
obtained at the airport at US$ 25 with 2 photos and our visa
approval letter
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