Day1: Ho Chi Minh
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Meet and transfer to hotel. Then you will have an opportunity to
take a glimpse to Ho Chi Minh on a short city tour, including Notre
Dame Cathedral, China Town, and Thien Hau Temple. Overnight in Ho
Chi Minh
Day2: Ho Chi Minh -Cu Chi
Continue to know Ho Chi Minh on the
city tour including the Reunification Palace, representing the
reunited Vietnam; Historical Museum featuring a collection of
artifacts of Vietnam in different periods; War Crime Museum
displaying Chinese, Soviet and American weapons; Notre Dame
Cathedral a Romanesque church, Central Post Office dominant for its
French-style architecture; China town the most bustling quarter of
the city, and Thien Hua Temple. Then proceed to Cu Chi Underground
Tunnels, the Vietnamese guerillas’ base during Vietnam War; this
site represents the endurance of Vietnam people during those times
of fierce struggles. Once you visit the tunnels, you will understand
why Vietnam won the war despite confrontation with a giant opponent.
Then return to HCMC for overnight stay.
Day3: Ho Chi Minh-Phan Thiet
Start the trip of the day with
driving to Phan Thiet, the coastal city well-known for its beautiful
landscapes and valued cultural heritages. You will enjoy its long,
sparkling beaches, multi-faceted rock mountains and lush green
forests; its old towers inherited from ancient civilization also
offer you appreciable ambiance. Then proceed to Mui Ne to visit
Poshanu Cham Tower, another architectural heritage from the Ancient
Champa Kingdom. Apart from that, you will also visit the great sand
dunes and Pink Hill which offer spectacular scenery. Overnight in
Phan Thiet
Day4: Phan Thiet-Nha Trang
Waking up in the morning, transfer
to Nha Trang. On the way, take a stop-over at Ca Na Beach to take a
photo with the picturesque backdrop. Continue Poklong Garai Towers,
built in the early 14th century as Hindu temples during the Cham
Empire and they are beautifully preserved, and then Chong Rock.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day5: Nha Trang
Enjoy the bright blue sky and
turquoise sea while floating on a full day boat cruise off shore Nha
Trang. Spend your pleasant time swimming and snorkeling on the
islands visited. Overnight stay in Nha Trang.
Day6: Nha Trang-Da Nang-Hoi An
In the morning, fly to Da Nang and
when arriving there, drive to Hoi An. Sightseeing tour will lead you
to experience the ancient town of Hoi An which offers peaceful and
inviting atmosphere. Then visit Da Nang and enjoy sightseeing tour
including Marble Mountains and China Beach. The first stop at Marble
Mountains is where you can appreciate both natural beauty and the
air of historical events. The mountains are made of five limestone
outcrops standing in isolation from the surrounding plains, riddled
with caves and grottoes where some violent battles took place during
the Vietnam War. On the top, you will get the spectacular view of Da
Nang and the surrounding Marble Mountains. Then you will stroll
around on the China Beach which was made famous by war and
subsequent TV series, regarded as a good site for surfing as well.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.
Day7: Da Nang-Ba Na-Hue
Take a coach to Hue and en route,
make a stop-over at Ba Na highland, Ba Na ethnic village where you
can experience their traditional life. Overnight in Hue.
Day8: Hue
Start the trip in Hue, known as the
political and cultural center of the Feudal State of Vietnam during
the Nguyen Dynasty, by taking a boat ride along the Perfume River
which will take you to appreciate the exuberance of the old imperial
city in the past. Along the river, you will visit several historical
sites including Linh Mu Pagoda, the Tombs of King Minh Mang and King
Khai Dinh, and see the greatness of Imperial Citadel. Overnight stay
in Hue.
Day9: Hue-Ha Noi
Leave Hue for Ha Noi by an hour
flight. Then proceed to Ha Long. Overnight stay in Ha Long.
Day10: Ha Long-Ha Noi
Touch Ha Long in close-up with a
full morning boat cruise on Ha Long Bay, a bay of wonder with
thousand of islets and islands scattering throughout an area of 150
square kilometers. The local people use their imagination to flow
the spirit into those mindless, timeless limestone and rocky islands
and make them lovelier, livelier and attractive with names such as
fighting cock islet, human head islet, golden tortoise and Ha Long
itself means “descending dragon”. On the cruise, you will visit
three wonderful grottos, Dau Go grotto, Thien Cung grotto, and Tam
Cung grotto before going to Ha Noi for overnight.
Day11: Ha Noi
Enjoy a full day city tour to see
the cultural richness of the capital of Vietnam. Tour includes 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.
Follow with a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, built of wood on a single
stone pillar, elaborately designed to resemble a lotus blossom which
is a symbol of purity. Take a rest then along the bank of Sword Lake
which provides relaxing atmosphere. Afterwards, 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 prestige 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 striking 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.
Day12: Ha Noi-Departure
Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for
departure.
Price per
Person in U.S.Dollars
Price valid until 31 October
2006
| VS8P12 |
1/2
Twin |
1
person Only |
Supp.Single |
| Luxury |
1,380 |
2,419 |
731 |
| Deluxe |
1,062 |
1,786 |
414 |
| Superior |
791 |
1,369 |
201 |
| Standard |
760 |
1,309 |
168 |
Check the
List of Hotels used in each tour category.
Note: 130 US$/pax for domestic
airticket NHA-DAD/HUE - SGN
Optional Airfare: Bangkok-Saigon/Hanoi-Bangkok (if required)
Extra: US$ 235 by Vietnam Airline
& US$ 265 by Thai Airways
Include:
- All Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- All Transportations and
Transfers inside Viet Nam
- Domestic Air Ticket
- 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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