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TRIP FROM SAIGON TO HANOI 12 days from
Saigon to Hanoi (PEV-TR12-2) Itinerary Day 1 SAIGON Arrive
in Saigon (formerly called Saigon). Transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is
at leisure. An optional visit and Day 2 SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON After
breakfast, drive 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, you can see how rural people live and work, view occupations such
as cashew nut growing, rice farming and rice paper production. Return to Saigon
in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Thien Hau Temple and Binh Tay Market in the city’s
bustling Chinatown. Overnight in Saigon. (B,L,D) Day 3 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 Day 4
SAIGON – HUE Take
a morning flight to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Tranfer
to hotel. Visit the Imperial Citadel, from where the Nguyen dynasty ruled
between 1802 and 1945. Continue visiting the elaborate tombs of Emperors Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Stop en route at local
families to learn how Vietnam’s famous conical hats and colorful incenses are
made. Enjoy traditional folk songs on Perfume River in the evening. Overnight
in Hue. (B,L,D) Day 5 HUE – DANANG – HOI AN A
morning boat trip on the romantic Perfume River to visit Hue’s best-known
religious site, Thien Mu pagoda, then
transfer to Day 6 HOI AN A
morning boat trip on Thu Bon River to visit traditional villages around Hoi
An. An afternoon walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former
merchants’ houses, the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge, ancient pagodas
and temples, and the colourful market with shopping
time. Overnight in Hoi An. (B,L,D) Day 7 HOI AN – DANANG – HANOI Leave
Hoi An for Danang to catch
flight to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Transfer to hotel. Hanoi is unique
city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, ancient
temples, old pagodas and peaceful lakes...A 2-hour cyclo
tour to visit the historic Old Quarter of Hanoi with 36 streets named after
the goods once sold there. Evening, enjoy the water puppet show. Overnight in
Hanoi. (B,L,D) Day 8 HANOI – BAC NINH – HA LONG A
morning city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s
House-on-Stilts, One-Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Afternoon,
leave Hanoi for Bac Ninh,
the cradle of traditional Vietnamese music and theater. Upon arrival, take a
cart through the lanes to visit Dinh Bang Communal
House and Do Temple, enjoy folk songs before proceeding to Ha Long Bay, an UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight in Halong. (B,L,D) Day 9
HALONG – HANOI A
5-hour boat trip for viewing numerous types of islands on the bay. Visit Thien Cung cave (grotto of the
Heavenly Palace), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites, and Day 10
HANOI DEPARTURE At leisure
till transfer to Noi Bai
airport for next destination. (B) Optional
Extension :
Sapa Adventure (4 days/4 nites) Day 9 HANOI – DEPARTURE Arrive
in Hanoi, catch the night train to Lao Cai at 21.30H. Overnight on train. (B,L,D) Day 10 FIVE-HOUR-TREKKING, 14 km THROUGH 2 VILLAGES Pick
up at Lao Cai Rainway
Station in early morning and transfer to Sapa by
bus. Arrive in Sapa around 8.00H. Transfer to Hotel.
Breakfast. Trek to visit 2 villages of the Black H’mong
(Cat Cat and Sin Chai). Picnic lunch at a waterfall
and view the Hydroelectric Power Station built by the French. Back to Sapa roughly 4.00PM. Ovevrnight
in Sapa. (B,L,D) Day 11 SEVEN-HOUR-TREKKING, 17 kms
THROUGH 3 VILLAGES Head
for the valley to visit 2 villages of the H’mong
and the Dzay, picnic lunch on the way or in a local
family. Go on visiting the Red Dzao in Giang Ta Chai village, view a waterfall and a suspension bridge. Walk up
the road to catch a jeep back Sapa. Overnight in Sapa. (B,L,D) Day 12 SAPA – LAO CAI – HANOI Free to
explore the town until transfer back to Lao Cai to
catch the night train at 21H back to Hanoi. Overnight on train. Arrive in
Hanoi next early morning. (B,L,D) Package price in USD/person for double
occupancy A = Deluxe, B = Superior, C = Standard, D
= Economy
+ Option: SAPA ADVENTURE
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
Train Ticket
Price Tulico Train: Hanoi-Sapa-Hanoi: 26USD (A/C, 4-soft berth) Victoria Train: Delux (A/C, 2-soft berth): appx. $160.00* Superior (A/C, 4-soft berth): appx. $110.00* *Price is
subjected to change without prior notice Contact
Information: PACIFICWIDE TRAVEL & TOURS 3005 Silver Creek Road, Suite 214 San Jose, California 95121 Tel: 1 (408) 532-1538 |
