Itinerary in Details:
Day 1: Ho chi minh arrival
Arrival at Tan
Son Nhat
Airport, welcome and
transfer to hotel by Asia View Travel guides with signboard, check in, relax.
Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh. (The first day’s program can be re-arranged
according to your arrival time in Ho chi minh).
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh
City (B, L)
Morning, pick up at your hotel, , take city tour of dynamic
Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. We visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of
the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French
colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post
Office. War Museum. Afternoon, we continue to visit
the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and
everything is for sale. On the way back bustling Chinatown
is not to be missed as well. Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.
Day 3: Ho chi minh – Mekong
delta – Ho chi minh (B, L)
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong
Delta, Vietnam's
largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho we embark on a boat navigating around
the intricate small canals n the delta region, which is a great way to observe
the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The
exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the
famous Unicorn Island. Here we have opportunities to
stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful
traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local
industries. After feasting on a huge lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping
off along the way to see the beautiful Ving Trang Pagoda. Overnight at
hotel in Ho chi minh city.
Day 4: Ho chi minh - Hoi An (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for
flight to Da nang.
Pick up at Danang airport, transfer to Hoian. Along the way, we will stop at
the Cham Museum,
the famed Danang Beach,
and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An, we spend
the rest of afternoon to discover what Hoian offer. Take a walk to visit
famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky
House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Passing many low tiled houses
scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's
multi-cultural past.The town is also famous for it's shops in particular it's
large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new
wardrobe made for you here!
Day 5: Hoi An (B)
At leisure on the beach or swimming pool for sunbathing,
swimming. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An (B)
At
leisure on the beach or swimming pool for sunbathing, swimming. Overnight in
Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (B , D)
Free until transfer to the Danang aiprort for light to
Hanoi. On
arrival in Hanoi,
pick up and transfer to hotel, check in, relax. We the start city tour
with 11th century Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam, the
Restored Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple. Take a cyclo
tour around the 36 streets of the Hanoi
old quarter to learn more about simple life of Hanoian. Enjoy water puppet
show- a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music,
fireworks, underwater puppeteers, and elaborate puppets floating gracefully
over water Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi
– Halong bay on board (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, then start a 3-hour drive
through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos
and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished
wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald
waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of
this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh,
local seafood lunch followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone
caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby
a remote island. Overnight on Junk
Day 9: Halong – Hanoi
(Brunch)
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an
early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed
by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more
secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up
vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main
harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to
Hanoi. Arrive
in Hanoi, free
rest of the time. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi
departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to
the airport for your departure flight. Say goodbye Vietnam.
Thank you for travelling with Asia View Travel.
Accommodation options:
|
Location
|
Standard
|
Superior
|
First class
|
Deluxe
|
|
Saigon
|
Le
duy 3 *
|
Tan Hai long hotel
& Spa3*
|
Norfolk 4*
|
Majestic
5*
|
|
Hoian
|
Hoian Beach
resort 4*
|
Palm Garden 5*
|
|
Hanoi
|
Hanoi Paradise
3 *
|
Hanoi Imperial 3*
|
Silk Path 4*
|
De
L' Opera Hanoi
5*
|
|
Halong boat
|
Bai tho
|
Baitho
|
Emotion
|
Victory Star
|
Tour
includes:
• All accommodation in double room with daily breakfast at selected
hotels.
• 2 days 1 night cruise on Halong Bay
• All tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Private English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary with local foods (B=
breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
• Boat cruise as stated
• Domestic arifare & airport taxes: Ho chi minh – Danang, Danang
– Hanoi
• Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
• Mineral water & towel
• Government taxes & Service charges
Tour
excludes:
• International flights to and from Vietnam.
• Vietnam
visa arrangement (upon request visa on arrival at 15 USD, not including
stamping fee at 25 USD)
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Kayak in Halong bay
• Surcharge on Christmas, New Year and our Lunar New Year
• Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
• Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities