This tour takes you to the quintessential destinations from South to North of Vietnam. Within 10 days, this tour will give you a moderate schedule enabling an in-depth visit at each sight of World Heritage in Viet Nam as : the magnificent Halong Bay, the former capital city of Hue, the charming Hoi An ancient town. Beside that wih Hanoi city and the bustle & hustle Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and the waterway of the Mekong Delta are all packed up into your ideal Vietnam vacation.

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrival HCM City
Day 2 City tour HCM – Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 3 Mekong Delta /Cai Be floating market
Day 4 HCM – Da Nang – Hoi An
Day 5 Hoi An  - Hue
Day 6 Hue city tour  - Hanoi
Day 7 Ha Noi city tour .
Day 8 Ha Noi  - Halong Bay ( o/n on junk)
Day 9 Halong bay - Hanoi
Day 10 Ha Noi - Departure

About Price:
This is a private tour and the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a tailor made price quote for this tour or any similar tours, please kindly drop us an email or fill out the online inquiry form and give us as much information as possible about your trip. Our online travel advisors will be at your service.

Tour price in US$, valid until September 30th 2012

Children policy:

Under 2 years old: Free of Charge
From 2 – under 5 years old: 50%
From 5 – under 12 years old: 75%
Above 12 years old: Charged as adult

Tour Price Included

Vietnam domestic flights as specified in the itinerary: Saigon – Da Nang, Hue - Hanoi
Accommodations: for 09 nights with hotel optional as : 3 star, 4 or  5 star hotels & resort, one night on Luxury Junk Cruise with comfortable twin-bedded rooms with a private bath, air-conditioning and mini bar.
All breakfasts, Lunch , dinners on Halong Junk Cruise.
1 unique cultural performance - Water Puppet Show
Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers
Fluent & knowledgeable English speaking guide in each city (Other languages upon request)
Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Luggage transfers between airports and hotels
Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers

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Day 1: Arrival - Saigon 
Welcome at the airport on arrival in Saigon and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2: Saigon – Cu Chi – Saigon (Breakfast)
Morning excursion to visit the famous Cu Chi Underground Tunnels which have become well-known worldwide as the symbol of Vietnamese bravery during wartime.
Return to the city for half-day city tour in the afternoon visiting the War Remnants Hall and bustling Chinatown with Thien Hau Temple.
Photo stops at Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and City Hall.

Day 3: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon (Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive to Cai Be district in the Mekong Delta in the morning. Upon arrival, take a boat ride on Mekong River to visit the Cai Be Floating Market where many kinds of seasonal fruits and vegetables are traded on boats.
Continue the boat ride into the countryside of Vinh Long town visiting local homes, fruit/bonsai gardens and workshops.
Enjoy a short hand-rowed sampan ride on small canals.
Pick up in Vinh Long town and transfer by overland back to Saigon via My Thuan Bridge.

Day 4: Saigon – Da Nang – Hoi An  (Breakfast)

 Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Da Nang.

Meet upon arrival in Da Nang and transfer for sightseeing tour around the city including visit to the Museum of Cham Sculpture.
Proceed to Hoi An and hotel check-in on arrival.
Walk visiting old houses, pagodas, local market and Chinese community’s assembly halls in Hoi An ancient town in the afternoon.

 

Day 5: Hoi An – Hue  (Breakfast)
Drive to Hue in the morning via Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach.
Hotel check-in upon arrival.
Afternoon city tour in Hue beginning with boat ride on Huong River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
Continue by overland to visit the former Imperial Citadel.
Overnight in Hue.

 

Day 6: Hue – Ha Noi
Continue to see the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc King & Tomb Khai Dinh King. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Ha Noi in the afternoon. Meet at the airport on arrival and transfer to Ha Noi city.

Day 7 : Ha Noi (Breakfast)
Morning visit to the historic Ba Dinh Square with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (if open), Ho Chi Minh Stilts House and One-Pillar Pagoda.
Continue to visit Temple of Literature and History Museum.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple.
One-hour cyclo (tricycle) ride in the Old Quarter of Ha Noi and then enjoy some more walking in the area.
Enjoy the evening show of the spectacular Water Puppetry.

 

Day 8: Ha Noi – Ha Long (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel, and then transfer to Ha Long.
12h00: Arrive in Halong and embark Halong Cruiser. Guests are greeted with welcome drink, after that lunch is served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay or relax on boat by yourself. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by the dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 9: Halong Bay – Disembark – Ha Noi (Brunch)
7h30: Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. You can watch the scenic lagoon with many different shapes of mountains.
9h00: Check out and keep on relaxing, boat goes further to another side of Cat Ba island, you will have the opportunity to relax and chat with your fellow passengers and enjoy sightseeing. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip.
11h45: Get back to Halong dock, back to Hanoi

Day 10: Ha Noi – Departure  (Breakfast)
Free time for relaxing until transfer to the airport for departure flight.

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