Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Ho Chi Minh City

After arrival Ho Chi Minh City, coach pick up and transfer to hotel. Take a rest and free to discover Ho Chi Minh City at night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel

Afternoon, you departure to visit the headquarters of the Cao Dai in Tay Ninh. This religious group was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. It is a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and superstition. Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which are an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, schools and other useful construction. They were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American War.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3

Ho Chi Minh City- Da Nang- Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy city tour to visit the city: Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and do some shopping at Dong Khoi Street. Check out and transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for short flight to Da Nang City. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Hoian town, stop-over to visit Cham museum and Marble Mountain. Visit Hoi An Ancient Town: the Japanese Bridge, Phuoc Kien Assemble Hall, the Phung Hung and Tan Ky Old Houses, Hoian Museum, Hoian Market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4

Hoi An- Hue

Breakfast at hotel. Check out. Transfer to Hue. Arrival transfer to visit Imperial Citadel- the residence of Nguyen's Dynasty and then back to appointed hotel for check in. In the afternoon, take a boat excursion to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Coach and guide will pick you up at wharf for a visit to Khai Dinh King Tomb. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5

Hue- Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel. Free for leisure. Check out. Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for flight to Hanoi. Visit the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam founded in 1076 and the impressive Ethnological Museum dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. The beautiful West Lake, Tran Quoc Temple and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating Vietnamese history are also highlights of our trip. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6

Hanoi- Halong Bay

Breakfast at hotel. Check out. Transfer to Halong and boat excursion on HaLong Bay. Welcome you at Hòn Gai Tourist International Port and on board for check-in. Check in on Bai Tho Deluxe, welcome drink and program introduction. The cruise starts the journey. Lunch served with local cuisine menu and enjoy the paramount view at Ha Long such as Kicking Dog Island, Fighting Chicken Island, Huong Peak, Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave... (Just pass by and outside). Explore Cave of Surprise - one of the most famous caves on the Ha Long bay. Small boat takes you to Titop seaside: visiting islands, climb to Titop Mountain 200m in height to see the whole bay and swimming at Titop Seaside. Return to your cruise or relaxation or enjoy sunset on the bay. Dinner at the restaurant with organized menu. At night, free at your leisure like lying on deck or going to catch squid...
Day 7

Ha Long Bay- Hanoi

See sunrise on the Bay or swim on the beach. Continue cruising. Enjoy breakfast with cakes & coffee... Visit Luon Cave by boat or Kayak. After that check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection. Having international buffet brunch. And then say good bye to the crew of Bai Tho Junk and drive back to Hanoi. Have dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8

HANOI - Departure

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One-pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Stilt house. In the afternoon, visit Duong Lam Ancient Village – that has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years. One special thing about the village is that most of the buildings here are made of laterite and mud, two materials that are abundant in the area. Free at leisure until time transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight back home.
End of services.
Note:

- Itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights & availability of rooms.
- In case hotels in category are not available, booking will be changed to others in similar class.
- Additional charge will be applied for peak season, festival until booking is confirmed by Carnival at time of reservation.
- The price is valid until 31st Sept 2011, for traveling beyond that period, kindly contact us for special offer.

Included:

- Accommodation shared in double/twin with daily breakfast
- Full board meals as specified in the program
- All transfers and sightseeing stated in program by private air-conditioned transportation
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees as indicated
- Drink water (2 bottle/pax/day)
- Cruise on Ha Long Bay.

Not Included:

- Visa fees (if required)
- International air tickets to/from Vietnam and airport taxes
- Domestic flight ticket in Vietnam
- Meals & drink other than specified in itinerary
- Other personal expenses not mentioned nor specified in the tour program
- Tips
- Kayak
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Surcharge for peak season

Hotels Available for these dates:

May 2019 to December 2020

3 Star Superior Accommodation

Ho Chi Minh: Hotel Empress
www.empresshotelvn.com
Hoi An: Hoian Lotus
www.hoianlotushotel.com
Hue: Ngoc huong
www.ngochuonghotel.com
Hanoi: La bell vie
www.labelleviehotel.com
Halong: Bai tho junk
www.baithojunks.com/vn

(Pax 1)
$1387.00
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(Pax 2)
$1138.00
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(Pax 3)
$936.00
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May 2019 to December 2020

4 Star Accommodation

Ho Chi Minh: Oscar sagon
www.oscar-saigonhotel.com
Hoi An: Hoian Lotus
www.hoianhotel.com.vn
Hue: Mondial
www.mondialhotel.com.vn
Hanoi: May de ville
www.maydeville.com
Halong: Victory Cruise
www.baithojunks.com/vn

(Pax 1)
$1632.00
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(Pax 2)
$1234.00
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(Pax 3)
$1069.00
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May 2019 to December 2020

5 Star Accommodation

Ho Chi Minh: Rex hotel
www.rexhotelvietnam.com
Hoi An: Swiss bell
www.swiss-belhotel.com
Hue: Anmannadra
www.ninhvanbayholidayclub.com
Hanoi: Grand Plaza Hano
www.grandplazahanoi.net
Halong: Victory Star
www.baithojunks.com/vn

(Pax 1)
$2236.00
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(Pax 2)
$1548.00
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(Pax 3)
$1382.00
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