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Essential Vietnam

  

8 Days / 7 Nights

Itinerary (Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City - Danang - Hoi An - Hue - Ha Noi - Halong - Ha Noi)

ESSENTIAL VIETNAM (EVN/EV)

DAY 1 : Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
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Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


DAY 2 : Ho Chi Minh City-Cu Chi-Ho Chi Minh City (B,-,-)
A morning city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, takes in the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquerware factory and Thien Hau Pagoda in the city's bustling Chinatown. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 3 : Ho Chi Minh City-Danang-Hoi An-Hue (B,-,-)
After breakfast transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the short flight to the central port city of Danang. On arrival in Danang transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17thand 18thcenturies whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese  Covered  Bridge  and  the colourful market. Leave  Hoi  An  early  in  the  afternoon for

Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through Danang before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Arrive in Hue late in the afternoon and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hue.


DAY 4 : Hue (B,-,-)
A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue.


DAY 5 : Hue-Hanoi-Halong (B,-,-)
Transfer to Hue Airport after breakfast for the short flight to Hanoi, the modern day capital of Vietnam. Transfer by road to Halong on arrival in Hanoi. Overnight in Halong.

DAY 6 : Halong-Hanoi (B,L,-)
A morning cruise in a private junk on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay, among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands. The cruise ends with a fresh seafood lunch on board. Return to Hanoi by road in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 7 : Hanoi (B,-,-)
A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. After lunch in town continue to the Museum of Ethnology and end the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.



DAY 8 : Depart Hanoi (B,-,-)
Departure day. At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai Airport for onward flight.


*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
 

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PRIVATE PACKAGE TOURS RATES - US Dollar

Number of passengers (Nett per person in half-twin room)

    Hotel Categories

1 person

2 persons

3-6 persons

7-10 persons

Single Suplement

    Standard

922

548

518

414

134

    First Class

1,111

635

605

511

217

    Superior

1,344

756

726

622

326

THESE NET PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS PER PAX AND ARE VALID FROM 01/11/2005 TILL 31/10/2006.

PRICES INCLUDE :

- Accommodation with daily breakfast.
- Meals as mentioned.
- Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicles with driver.
-
English or French speaking local guides.
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Boat cruise.
- Domestic airport taxes in Vietnam.
- One FOC in twin share for 15 paying pax.
- Water puppet show.

EXCLUDE :
- International airport tax in Vietnam : Hanoi: 14 USD/pax - Ho Chi Minh City: 12 USD/pax.
- Visa stamping fee for Vietnam visa.
- Personal expenses.
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Flights not included in the above rates: Ho Chi Minh-Danang 75 USD/Person and Hue-Hanoi 75 USD/Person.
- All insurances.

OPTIONAL :
- Domestic flights in Vietnam : without FOC and subject to change without prior notice from Vietnam Airlines.
- German, Italian, Spanish, Russian or Chinese speaking local guides: surcharge of 50 USD/Group/Day.
- Visa stamped on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City or in Hanoi: surcharge of 35 USD/pax FIT or 30 USD/pax groups of 15 pax and over.
- Lunch or dinner : minimum 7 USD/pax; maximum 20 USD/pax depending on restaurant.
- Bike Hire: 10 USD/day from day of hire to day of return.

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