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Essential Vietnam |
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Itinerary (Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh City - Danang
- Hoi An - Hue - Ha Noi - Halong - Ha Noi) |
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ESSENTIAL VIETNAM
(EVN/EV)
DAY 1 :
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (-,-,-)
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel. The rest of
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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 |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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) |
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Hotel
Categories |
1 person |
2 persons |
3-6 persons |
7-10 persons |
Single Suplement |
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Standard |
922 |
548 |
518 |
414 |
134 |
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First
Class |
1,111 |
635 |
605 |
511 |
217 |
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Superior |
1,344 |
756 |
726 |
622 |
326 |
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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.
- 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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