| 5 days Essential Vietnam |
Code : ORA-AT-18 |
Itinerary (Saigon - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi )
Private tour:
Departure every day from Saigon
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Day 1
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Saigon
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Arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). transfer to your hotel.
Then depart for an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Never discovered by American forces, the CU CHI 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.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 2
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Saigon
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A vibrant metropolis, SAIGON teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life.
After breakfast 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 uwas famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam.
Continue to the harrowing WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions.
In the afternoon, head out to CHOLON (CHINATOWN), stopping to visit two of Saigon's most interesting pagodas, the JADE EMPEROR PAGODA and GIAC LAM PAGODA, the oldest in the city. The sprawling, densely packed Cholon retains a traditional Asian feeling, unlike the more modern Saigon city center. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a brief visit to BINH TAY MARKET, the vast wholesale market selling every kind of good from dried foods to T shirts to electronics.
Continue to THIEN HAU PAGODA, build by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess.
End your tour at the central BEN THANH MARKET, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste.
Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 3
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Saigon - Hanoi
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After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight from Saigon to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi and head to HOAN KIEM LAKE, located in heart of Hanoi, which contains an islet with the tiny TORTOISE PAGODA. ,br>
From there, walking to explore the OLD QUARTER. 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.
Afterwards, visit the MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY, which brings to life the astonishing ethnic diversity in Vietnam, with art and artifacts from the 54 different ethnic groups that inhabit the country. Inside the museum are detailed descriptions of minority groups, with examples of their traditional clothing and way of life. Outside are faithful reconstructions of traditional longhouses, cemeteries and other distinctive ethnic buildings.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 4
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Hanoi
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After breakfast depart to Halong Bay. Arrive in Halong.
Cruise on a traditional wooden boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay.
Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 5
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Hanoi
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Breakfast and free at leisure until to be transfered at airport for your 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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1 PERS. |
MIN. 2 PERS. |
MIN. 3-6 PERS. |
MIN. 7-10 PERS. |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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| Deluxe |
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Validity :
Our package tour rates are valid from
January 1st 2010 to December 31st 2010 |
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OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
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.
Note :
Please contact us for the surcharge hotel during the festive period
Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%.
Note :
CATEGORY OF HOTEL : 1) STANDARD , 2) SUPERIOR , 3) DELUXE
Saigon : 1) Vien Dong Hotel 3* (Run of House), 2) Windsor Plaza Hotel 4-5* (Deluxe), 3) Duxton Hotel 4* (Deluxe)
Hanoi : 1) Thang Long Opera Hotel 3*(Innova Superior), 2) Anise hotel 3-4* (Superior), 3) Hanoi Hotel 4*
For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, 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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