Brief itinerary:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 4: Hoi An - Hue
Day 5: Hue - Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long
Day 7: Hanoi - Departure
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City arrival (D)
AM: Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, welcomed by Paradise Travel tour guide and transferred to hotel in Hochiminh city, still called Saigon. Check in hotel.
PM: An afternoon city tour takes us to the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some beautiful French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant before we continue to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Welcome dinner at one of the most finest restaurant of Hochiminh city
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon. (Dinner)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L)
AM: 8.00, Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries.
PM: After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Danang – Hoi An (B, D)
AM: After breakfast at hotel we board a short flight to Danang at 11.30 (VN 322). Arrive in Danang airport at 12.40. We stop en route to visit the Cham Museum in Danang City, the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Upon arrival, check in hotel.
PM: Have a walking tour. 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 to visit Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the 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. Have dinner at a nice restaurant in Hoian. Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Hoian – Hue (B, L)
AM: After breakfast at hotel, we transfer to Hue via Danang city. We visit Thien Mu pagoda, Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architects Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city visit Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city. Have lunch at the restaurant in Hue.
PM: Continue trip by visiting two majestic and serene Tombs of Emperors: Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hue. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 5: Hue – Hanoi (B, L)
AM: Get up early today then transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi at 8.00 (VN 240). Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at 9.10 at the airport. Then we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-Pillared Pagoda. Have lunch at the restaurant.
PM: Visit Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son temple and Restore Sword Lake. Afternoon: Enjoy water puppet show. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 6: Hanoi – Halong (B, L)
AM: 8.30, Transfer to Halong city for boat cruise on the Bay, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of buffalo boy. Arrive in Halong Bay at 12.00.
PM: Embark on the private junk, boat screw will greetings you special seafood lunch with welcome drink, boat cruise around the bay to visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach before finished cruise at harbor for transfer back to Hanoi. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 7: Hanoi departure (B)
Free at leisure until time transfer to airport for flight back home. (Breakfast)
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Accommodation at places:
|
Hotel |
2 star |
3 star |
4 star |
5 tar |
|
HCMC |
Beautiful Saigon
Lac Vien hotel |
Lavender hotel
Riverside hotel
Elios hotel
Tan My Dinh |
Continental
Grand
Windsor Plaza |
Equatorial
Sofitel Plaza
Majestic |
|
Hoi An |
Thuy Duong 2*
Lotus hotel
An Phu |
Thuy Duong 3*
Vinh Hung hotel
Pho Hoi Riverside |
Hoi An Beach
Hoi An Riverside
River Beach resort |
Victoria Hoi An
Golden Sand resort
Palm Garden Resort
|
|
Hue |
Duy Tan hotel
Vi Da Riverside |
Asia Hue hotel
Heritage hotel
Orchid |
Saigon Morin
Century
Parkview
|
La Residence
Imperial
Pilgrimage Village |
|
Hanoi |
Hanoi Plaza
Salute
Old Street |
Golden Lotus
Hoa Binh Palace
Majestic Salute |
Hanoi hotel
Sunway
Flower Garden |
Melia
Sheraton, Movenpick |
Transportation at places:
|
Pax |
2 pax |
3 – 4 pax |
5 – 8 pax |
9 – 12 pax |
|
Vehicle |
4 seat |
7 seat |
16 seat |
24 seat |
Prices:
- Private tour.
- Prices are per person, in US Dollar
|
Group |
2 pax |
3 pax |
4 pax |
5-6 pax |
7-8 pax |
9-10 pax |
11~12 pax |
Sgl. Sup. |
|
2 star |
600 |
490 |
415 |
390 |
330 |
320 |
305 |
80 |
|
3 star |
690 |
595 |
500 |
475 |
420 |
410 |
390 |
150 |
|
4 star |
880 |
790 |
695 |
670 |
610 |
600 |
580 |
290 |
|
5 star |
1025 |
930 |
840 |
810 |
750 |
740 |
720 |
400 |
|
Trip included |
|
- Hotel accommodation as indicated (shared twin or shared double room )
- Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).
- Expert English speaking local guide (other languages on request)
- Boat trips as mentioned in program.
- All entrance fees during guided time
- Letter of visa on arrival |
|
Trip excluded |
|
- International airfare and airport taxes
- Visa stamping fee upon arrival
- Domestic flights (air fare and airport tax): Vietnam Airlines - Economy class:
• HCMC – Da Nang: from US$ 65.00
• Hue – Hanoi: from US$ 55.00
- All other services, which do not mentioned above.
- Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc... |