VIETNAM – BREAK BEACHES

15 days from Saigon to Hanoi (EV19-15)

Itinerary

Day 1  SAIGON ARRIVAL

Arrive in Saigon. Guide and car pick you up at airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of time is free at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 2  SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON

After breakfast, visit Cu Chi tunnel, the underground system with a length of over 200 km, is the vestiges of the American war constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Return to Saigon at noon. ench domination: Notre Dame Cathedral and Center Post Office. Continue to visit China town, Cho Lon with its famous. Binh Tay market and Thien Hau pagoda. Have dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3  SAIGON – CAN THO

Depart to Vinh Long, take a boat to visit along Tien Giang river, link upper Mekong Delta, visit Cai Be floating market. On the way, stop over to visit ceramic tile factory, coconut candy factory and a rice husking business. Have lunch in an orchard garden and enjoy fruits, home-made honey alcohol and local traditional songs. Continue to transfer to Can Tho. Have dinner and overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4  CAN THO – SAIGON

A boat trip on the Hau Giang river, link lower Mekong Delta, visit floating Cai Rang and Phung Hiep markets. Return to Saigon, check in hotel. Have dinner and overnight in Saigon.

Day 5  SAIGON – PHAN THIET

Drive to Phan Thiet from Saigon city. On the way, stop over to visit fish sauce factory (called Nuoc Mam). Arrive in Phan Thiet at noon. Check in hotel. The rest of time is free at leisure. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Day 6  PHAN THIET – NHA TRANG

Transfer to Nha Trang, check in hotel and then free to relax on the beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 7  NHA TRANG

Take a full day to discover all beauty-spots in Nha Trang: take a car to visit Cham Po Nagar temple, Long Son pagoda and Ocean Institute. Take a cruise to visit Hon Tam island, Tri Nguyen aquarium, the rest of time is free on the beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8  NHA TRANG

Full day free to relax on the beach and enjoy activities. There are many activities for your choice: scuba diving, water sports, canoeing to the wild small islands around, mud bath, etc. Overnight in Nha Trang to watch a twindling star night on a breezingly beautiful beach.

Day 9  NHA TRANG – DA NANG – HOI AN

In the morning, free to relax on the beach. Transfer to airport to take flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang, car pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Check in hotel. The rest of time is free at leisure to discover the town yourself. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10  HOI AN – MY SON

Depart to My Son, the most important site of the ancient Kingdom of Champa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. My Son is considered to be Champa’s smaller counterpart to the grand cities of Southest Asia’s other Indian influenced civilizations: Angkor (Cambodia) and Bagan (Malaysia). Return Hoi An for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Hoi An ancient town: walk around Hoi An, Tan Ky ancient house, Phuc Kien Temple, Japanese Covered Bridge and go shopping. Return hotel by boat on Thu Bon river. Have dinner at a typical local restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An. If you come on 14th of the month on the Lunar calendar, you will enjoy a night of lantern lights on streets in Hoi An.

Day 11  HOI AN - HUE

Transfer to Hue by car (through Hai Van pass). Check in hotel. In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel. Enjoy a musical royal show at ancient theatre in Imperial Citadel. Continue to visit Tu Duc Mausoleum and Dong Ba Market. Have dinner and overnight in Hue.

Day 12  HUE – HOI AN

A boat trip on the Perfume River, stop over to visit Thien Mu pagoda, situated on the bank of river. Continue to visit Minh Mang Mausoleum and Khai Dinh Mausoleum. Have lunch at a typical local restaurant. Transfer to airport to take flight to Ha Noi. Check in hotel. Take a one hour cyclo tour to visit 36 old quarters street. Have dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 13  HANOI – HA LONG

Depart to Ha Long by car. Enjoy the interesting 3 – hour drive to Halong, along the way you will see rice fields, water buffalo and daily Vietnamese village life, stop over to visit Dong Trieu pottery workshop. Get on the boat for check in and start to have a cruise around Ha Long Bay, visit the Surprise natural grotto, have a bath at Ti Top beach. Enjoy dinner with fresh seafood. Overnight on board.

Day 14  HA LONG – HOI AN

Enjoy cafe and biscuits, watching morning sunrise. Continue to take cruise to visit Luon grotto. Breakfast on boat. Return to the wharf and come back to Hanoi. On the way, stop over to visit the disable’s handicraft workshop in Sao Do. Return Hanoi, continue to visit the city: Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc pagoda and Quan Thanh temple. Enjoy traditional water puppet show in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 15  HANOI – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Picked up to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilt and One Pillar Pagoda. Transfer to airport. End tour.

QUOTATION* PER PERSON AND DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

 Hotel

Legend, Victoria Can Tho, Victoria Phan Thiet, Vinpearl, Palm Garden, La Residence, Melia
5*

Rex, Victoria Can Tho, Blue Ocean, Sunrise, Golden Sand, Huong Giang, Ha Noi
4*

Oscar, Golf Can Tho, Swiss Village, Yasaka, River Beach, Huong Giang, Galaxy
3* & 4*  

Liberty, Ninh Kieu, Swiss Village, Nha Trang Lodge, Hoi An, Hoa Hong, Halong
2* & 3*

Price

 2539

 2306

 1949

 1855


Tour services include

• Hotel in twin or double sharing room basis with daily breakfast.
• Transfer and transportation by private car
• Sightseeing and entrance fee as per the mentioned itinerary.
• English speaking guide.
• Boat trip.
• Domestic flight Nha Trang/ Da Nang and Hue/ Ha Noi
• Meals as indicated in above itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch: D: Dinner)

Tour services exclude

• Travel insurance, visa fee to Vietnam
• Drink and beverage
• International airfare & airport taxes at all routes.
• Personal expenses.
• Late check out at hotel
• All the things are not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

*Price is subject to change without prior notice

 

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