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TRIP FROM HA NOI TO SAIGON 11 days from
Hanoi to Saigon (PEV-TR11) Itinerary Day 1 HANOI ARRIVAL – HA LONG Arrive in
morning. Pick up at airport. Transfer to Ha Long by car. Board private boat
and enjoy a seafood lunch on board. A 4-hour-boat trip to visit Thien Cung cave (grotto of the
Heavenly Palace), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites, and Dau Go Cave (grotto of the Wooden Stakes), where in 1288
one of Vietnam’s most famous generals, Tran Hung Dao, amassed hundreds of
stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongul army. Enjoy a sea-food lunch on board. Dinner and
overnight on board. (L,D) Day 2 HA LONG – HANOI After
breakfast, a 4 - hour boat trip for viewing numerous types of islands on the
bay. Enjoy a sea-food lunch on board. Afternoon, transfer back Hanoi, en
route, break the journey to visit Sao Do embroidery factory of the disabled
with wonderful works at unexpected price. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D) Day 3 HANOI – BAT TRANG – HANOI Depart to
visit Bat Trang village, where around 2,000
families has been creating earth-ware and ceramic creations since the 15th
century. Afternoon, a city tour to visit Temple of Literature, Museum of
History, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple. An -hour-cyclo tour in historic Old
Quarter. In the evening, enjoy the very unique art of Vietnam: water puppet
show. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D) Day 4 HANOI – HUE A morning
city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s House-on-Stilts,
One-Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Transfer to
Noi Bai for flight to Hue
at 12.30H. Arrive in Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Pick up at airport, and transfer to visit Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc, Dong Ba Market. In the evening, enjoy traditional folk songs
on Perfume River. Overnight in Hue. (B,L,D) Day 5 HUE – DA NANG – HOI AN A morning
boat trip on the romantic Perfume River to visit local families making
conical hats and incenses, continue to visit Hue’s best-known religious site,
Thien Mu Pagoda. Car pick
up to visit Imperial Citadel, from where the Nguyen dynastry
ruled between 1802 and 1945. Afternoon, transfer to Danang.
The scenic route passes by the photogenic
fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over Hai
Van Pass (the Pass of Ocean Clouds). Arrive in Danang, visit Cham Museum,
the best collection of Cham artifacts in the world. On the way to Hoi An,
break the journey to visit the Marble Mountain, a large garden mount complex
and invaluable gift of nature, listed as a national heritage. Arrive in Hoi
An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries. Overnight in
Hoi An. (B,L,D) Day 6 HOI AN – SAIGON A walking
tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ houses, the
400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient pagodas and temples, Fujion Congregration Hall.
Leave Hoi An for Danang
airport to catch flight to Ho Chi Minh City in late afternoon. Overnight in
Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D) Day 7 SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON Transfer to
visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, the vestiges of the American war, an
underground tunnel system constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters
during the long struggle for independence. En route to Cu Chi,
seasonally you can see how rural people live and work, view occupations such
as cashew nut growing, rice farming and rice paper production. Return to Ho
Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Visit Reunification
Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market in the city’s bustling Chinatown. Overnight
in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D) Day 8 SAIGON – VINH LONG – SAIGON Depart to Vinh Long, visit My Thuan
suspension bridge en route. Arrive in Vinh Long. A
boat trip on Mekong River to view daily lives of people who work and play on
waterways of Mekong Delta. Visit Cai Be floating
market, a typical bustling trade on water of Southern villagers. Continue to
small channel of An Binh Islet. Visit ceramic tile
factory, coconut-candy factory, and the famous Bonsai of gardener Sau Giao. Transfer back Ho Chi
Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. (B,L,D) Day 9 SAIGON DEPARTURE At
leisure until transfer to airport for next destination. (B) Optional Extension: *Option 1: Beach
Relax at Phan Thiet or Nha Trang or Phu Quoc Island (3days/2nites) Day 9 SAIGON – PHAN THIET Transfer to Phan Thiet beach resort by car,
stop to visit Phan Thiet
town with local market and discovering processing to produce the local
product: fish sauce. Checking in hotel. Free time for relaxing and swimming
on the nice private beach. Overnight in Phan Thiet. (B,L,D) Day 10 PHAN THIET A full day at
pleasure for swimming and sunbathing on wonderful beach resort. Overnight in Phan Thiet. (B,L,D) Day 11 PHAN THIET – SAIGON Free
time for swimming and relaxing until transfer back Ho Chi Minh City for next
destination. (B) *Option
2: Discover Siem Reap, City of Angkor (3days/2nites) Day 9 SIEM REAP – ARRIVAL Arrive in Siem Reap. Transfer to Hotel. Begin exploration of the
ancient city of Angkor by entering Angkor Thom via the South Gate. View the
ruins at Bayon, Baphoun, Phimeanakas, the Royal Palace, the Elephant Terraces, the Leper King Terrace. Afternoon, visit the epic Angkor Wat,
view its extraordinary architecture and bas-reliefs. End the day by a
spectacular sunset viewed from the mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng. Overnight in Siem
Reap. (B,L,D) Day 10 SIEM REAP – ANGKOR COMPLEX Transfer to
the graceful 11th century Temple of Shiva – Banteay
Srei and the Banteay Samre Temple. On the way back, break the journey at the
three-tiered temple–hill of Pre Rup to view the Bantey
Kdei with its rarely seen sculpted female deities,
the Lake of Srah Srang,
and the impressive Ta Prohm Temple. Visit the Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevada and Thommanon Temples.
Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L,D) Day 11 SIEM REAP – DEPARTURE At leisure
until transfer to airport for next destination. (B) Package price in USD/person for double
occupancy A = Deluxe, B =Superior, C = Standard, D = Economy
+ Option 1: SAIGON – PHAN THIET –SAIGON
+ Option 2: DISCOVER SIEM REAP
Child Policy -Child from 0-5 years: Free of
charge. -Child form 6-11 years (without
bed): = 50% adult fare. -Child from 6- 11 years (with
bed): = 75% adult fare. -Child from 12 years up: = 100%
adult fare. Supplement charge All bookings
requested during Chinese New Year will be added 05% All these above
rates included -Hotel in twin or double sharing
room basis with daily breakfast -Meals: as indicated in above
itinerary. -Transfer and transportation by
private car. -Sightseeing and entrance fee as
per the mentioned itinerary. -English speaking guide. All these above
rates not included -Travel insurance, Visa fee to Vietnam. -Drink and beverage. -International and Domestic
airfare & airport taxes at all routes. -Personal expenses. -Late check-out charge at hotel. Hotel name
Domestic Airfare
Tickets -Hanoi - Hue: 56USD/one way. -Danang
- Saigon: 56USD/one way *Price is
subjected to change without prior notice Contact
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