| 10 Days Highlights of Vietnam |
Code : ORA-AT-15 |
Itinerary (Hanoi - Halong - Danang - Hoi An - Hue - Saigon- Mytho - Saigon)
Private tour:
Departure every day from Hanoi.
PROMOTIONAL PRICES ( Until 31 December 2009 ) ON REQUEST
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Day 1
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Hanoi
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Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to hotel for check in.
Discover the old quarter of Hanoi by cyclo (1 hour). It is also called "36 streets"; most of which are named after the crafts or merchandise traditionally sold there.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 2
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Hanoi - Halong
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After breakfast visit One Pillar Pagoda and Temple Of Literature. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake, this lake contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star. Then Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a glass sarcophagus set deep in the bowels of a monumental edifice that has become a site of pilgrimage.
Finally, discover the OLD QUARTER of Hanoi by cyclo. This fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses is also known as 'The 36 Streets,' each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts to medicines to tombstones. A handicraft-lover's paradise and a endlessly interesting place to explore local life.
Then depart to Halong , a journey across Hai Hung Province and around Halong Bay.
Overnight in Halong
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Day 3
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Halong - Hanoi
(Breakfast/-/-)
After breakfast travel to Halong Bay by boat. This four-hour boat explores Halong Bay, passing the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates). Stop at one of the islands and visit beautiful caves such
as Hang Dau Go, Bo Nau (the "Pelican" caves.) and Thien Cung ( "Heaven Palace.") .
Return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 4
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Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
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After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight for Danang.
In Danang visit Tour the CHAM MUSEUM, an elegant colonial building which now houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world and briefly pass CHINA BEACH, a famous R&R spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam-American War. Continue south to Hoi An, stopping enroute to visit the MARBLE MOUNTAINS, five stone hillocks, once islands, that now rise sharply from the surrounding ricefields. Riddled with caves and shrines, they are said to each represent one of the five elements of the universe.
Depart from Danang to Hoi An a journey passing the Marble Mountains and small villages.
The exquisitely preserved merchant town of HOI AN was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999
Enjoy a CYCLO RIDE through the cobbled streets, past low tile-roofed buildings, the bustling central MARKET and the small HARBOUR where colorfully painted boats are moored. The tour will include visits to a PRIVATE HOUSE, where members of the same family have lived continuously for centuries in a traditional setting; to one of the FAMILY CHAPELS built by prominent merchant or official families as centers for ancestor worship; and to a typical CHINESE-STYLE PAGODA or ASSEMBLY HALL. Finally, continue to the famous JAPANESE COVERED BRIDGE, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream.
Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 5
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Hoi An - Hue
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From Hoi An journey north past DANANG, passing LANG CO, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the South China Sea, before arriving at Danang. Continue along steep mountainous roads with spectacular views of the coastline, crossing the dramatic HAI VAN PASS, the high dividing line between the climate zones of north and south Vietnam, before arriving in Hue.
Enjoy a leisurely boat ride down the PERFUME RIVER, stopping first at the iconic THIEN MU PAGODA, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower which has become Hue's most widely recognizable monument. Continue cruising into the countryside to the IMPERIAL TOMB OF MINH MANG, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions and temples in a beautiful natural setting.
Overnight in Hue.
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Day 6
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Hue
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After breakfast visit the IMPERIAL CITADEL. Approach the city past the striking FLAG TOWER, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly overhead, to the imposing NGO MON GATE, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds, and visit THAI HOA PALACE, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the HALLS OF THE MANDARINS, and the original NINE DYNASTIC URNS, among other sites.
Venture into the countryside around Hue to the IMPERIAL TOMB OF TU DUC. Tu Duc, the longest reigning Vietnamese emperor, designed and built this elegant tomb during his lifetime, using it as a retreat for meditation, reading and theater performances. Take some time to soak in the tranquil atmosphere, wandering among the gracefully proportioned pavilions, courtyards and lotus ponds. Afterwards visit the IMPERIAL TOMB OF KHAI DINH, dramatically located on a hillside.
Continue to Dong Ba Market, a local market near the Imperial City.
Overnight in Hue.
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Day 7
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Hue - Saigon
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Begin your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, strolling along DONG KHOI STREET, formerly known as the Rue Catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate CITY HALL (HOTEL DE VILLE), the old OPERA HOUSE (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and the CENTRAL POST OFFICE.
Afterwards dive into modern history with a tour of the REUNIFICATION PALACE. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style building was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 8
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Saigon
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From Saigon, drive to TAY NINH, the birthplace of the unique CAO DAI religion, a fusion of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Islam and native Vietnamese spiritual beliefs. Every day at noon, worshippers garbed in colorful robes flock to the CAO DAI GREAT TEMPLE to participate in the daily prayer sessions, which visitors may respectfully observe from the upper balconies. (Note: shortly before and during the annual TET festival (Vietnamese New Year) the daily ceremony of the priests in Tay Ninh may be cancelled without prior notice).
Afterwards, continue to the CU CHI TUNNELS. Never discovered by American forces, these tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network, dug by hand out of hard laterite, connected command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Today, you can walk through the area and learn about the day-to-day life of the VC, see the cleverly disguised entrances and elaborate booby-traps, and even venture inside the tunnels, some of which have been modified to accommodate tourists. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 9
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Saigon - Mytho- Saigon
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From Saigon, transfer to My Tho, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta and visit the VINH TRANG PAGODA, a beautiful temple and a sanctuary for orphans and other needy children. Afterwards board a local boat to explore the MEKONG RIVER ISLANDS, stopping at a fruit orchard to enjoy fruit and tea while listening to local music. The trip also includes a brief sampan ride through the tiny waterways that thread the island.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 10
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Saigon
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After breakfast transfer to airport for the next destination.
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| ALL PRICES ARE NET INCLUSIVE OF TAX & PER PERSON. THEY ARE IN DOLLARS U.S. |
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PRIVATE TOUR (Numbers of persons. Prices per person sharing twin / double room)
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Validity :
Our package tour rates are valid from
June 1st 2009 to December 31st 2009 |
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OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
Accommodation and meals as described, All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport, Economy class flights, All entrance fees.
- English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
OUR PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF:
Visa fees, Airport taxes, Personal travel insurance.
Note :
PROMOTIONAL PRICES ( until 31 December 2009 ) ON REQUEST
Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years Free Of Charge ; under 12 years -30%
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CATEGORY OF HOTEL : 1) STANDARD , 2) SUPERIOR , 3) DELUXE
Hanoi : 1) Thang Long Opera Hotel 3* (Innova Superior), 2) Anise hotel 3-4* (Superior), 3) Hanoi Hotel 4*
(Lake Wing - Standard)
Halong : 1) Van Hai Hotel 3*(Run of House), 2) Mithrin Hotel 4* (Superior Seaview), 3) Halong Plaza 4* (Superior)
Hoi An : 1) Phu Thinh2 Hotel** (Run of House), 2) Ancient House Resort*** (Superior), 3) Palm Garden Beach
Resort & Spa****/* (Superior Gardenview)
Hue : 1) Huong Hotel**/* (Run of House), 2) Huong Giang Hotel***/* (Superior Gardenview), 3) Saigon Morin Hotel****(Superior )
Saigon : 1) Saigon Star Hotel (ROH), 2) Vien Dong Hotel (ROH ), 3) Windsor Plaza Hotel (Deluxe)
For bookings of roundtrip we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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