Highlights about Vietnam with World Wonders, start from North of Vietnam, Hanoi and famous Halong Bay to the central ancient capital, Hue and old town HoiAn, then to the South of Vietnam beautiful beach city Nha Thrang, Dalat and Saigon with Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Tunnels.
DAY 01: AUSTRALIA - HANOI
Board your morning flight to Hanoi, a warm welcome to Vietnam at Hanoi airport, then transfer to hotel to experience your first night in the country.
DAY 02: HANOI (B. L. D)
Today city tour includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One-Pillar Pagoda which presents the tradition as well as culture of Vietnamese people, and the FineArt Museum. Then move on to visit the Temple of Literature, Lake Of Restored Sword and the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.
DAY 03: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B. L. D)
Depart Hanoi in the morning for HaLongBay, which was recognized as one of the World’s Natural Heritages by UNESCO in 1994. Upon arrival, board the 4-star Junk (cruise). You will then be invited for a fresh seafood lunch on board. In the afternoon you will enjoy a fantastic cruise tour in Ha Long bay to visit Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, Sung Sot Cave round over Tuan Chau island, Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island and a swim at Titov beach. Enjoy dinner on board while watching sunset. Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.
DAY 04: HALONGBAY - HANOI (B. L. D)
After breakfast cruise will take you to visit Man’s head island, TortoiseIsland, Luon cave, Bai Tu Long bay, ToadIsland and Bai tho mountain. Return to Halong wharf after lunch, you will be picked up and visit Dong Trieu pottery village on the way back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 05: HANOI – HUE (B. L. D)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Pick up at Hue airport and proceed to visit Imperial palace – A citadel surrounded by large moats. Then visit King Tu Duc Mausoleum. Enjoy traditional music on PerfumeRiver. Overnight in Hue.
DAY 06: HUE – HOIAN (B. L. D)
This morning take a boat cruise on the PerfumeRiver to Thien Mu Pagoda-one of the most beautiful Pagodas in Vietnam built at the end of 16th century. Then drive to HoiAn, on the way stop to visit ChamMuseum where the remaining evidence of the Champa civilization has been reserved. Drive to hotel and overnight in HoiAn.
DAY 07: HOIAN – DA NANG – NHA TRANG (B. L. D)
Take a walking tour around the HoiAn ancient town to visit the former merchant's house, the 400 years OldJapaneseCovered Bridge and the colourful market of HoiAn. In the afternoon transfer to Danang airport for short flight to Nha Trang. NhaTrangCity tour includes: Cham Ponagar sanctuary decorated with divine animal statues and other Hindu shrines. Discover Hon Chong Promontory, an isolated site where huge rocks are piles up in a strange way. Giant Buddha built 1963 Long Son Pagoda and stroll along the beaches. Evening cycle tour will help you to discover some secrets of Nha Trang and time for you to take a place at a waterfront cafe and watch the world go by. Overnight in Nha Trang.
DAY 08: NHA TRANG (B. L. D)
After breakfast, transfer to Cau Da port to take a boat trip to Mun Island, Mot Island, Tam Islands where you can swim or take a nap under an umbrella on the sand and sun bathing. Afternoon return to shore and visit Dam Market for shopping.
DAY 09: NHA TRANG – DALAT (B. L. D)
This morning, drive to Dalat, named as “the city of Love”. On the way stop over to visit the Poklonggiarai built from the 8th to 12th with baked brick with a pyramid - shape. The exterior of tower is a masterpiece with chiselled carving of fairy dancers and scenes of hunting, boat racing, and pounding rice in a mortar. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. City tour includes Lam Tyni Pagoda for visiting the crazy monk, BaoDaiPalace and local sweet jam shop for shopping. Overnight in Dalat
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DAY 10: DALAT – SAI GON (B. L. D)
This morning, visit Truc Lam Pagoda (has the longest history in Dalat). Take a boat trip on TuyenLamLake, one of the most romantic and beautiful lakes in the area. Transfer to airport for short flight to Saigon. This evening enjoy your dinner on SaigonRiver. Overnight in Saigon
DAY 11: SAIGON (B. L. D)
Full day tour to visit the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, and the HistoryMuseum. After a lunch in town, visit a lacquer ware factory, and Binh Tay Market in the ChinaTown.
DAY 12: SAIGON – MY THO (MEKONG DELTA) – SAIGON (B. L. D)
Drive to My Tho in the morning. Visit My Tho's colorful street fruit market alongside the canal to soak up the lively atmosphere and watch the locals trade their produce. Take a leisurely cruise on the TienRiver to Tortoise island. En route, view the fishing port, the traditional stilt houses and boat building workshops, and the other three evocatively-named islands - Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn islands. Drive back to Saigon in the afternoon.
DAY 13: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – SAIGON (B. L. D)
In the morning travel to Cu Chi guerrilla's area and visit the underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels that were built by the Communist guerrillas during the war. Back to Saigon in the afternoon.
DAY 14: SAIGON - AUSTRALIA (B)
Free time to explore Saigon on your own or some last minute shopping for souvenirs until time to transfer to Saigon airport for your flight back to Australia.
DAY 15: AUSTRALIA
Arrive in
Australia in the morning.
TOUR COST: AUD / PAX ( ADULT ) – Twin Share
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Departing (2010-2011)
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Sydney, Melbourne
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Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
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Single Supplement
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Extra Night in
Hanoi / Saigon
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1 May – 30 Sep
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$2,990
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$3,240
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$700
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$65
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1 Oct – 15 Jan (ex Dec)
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$3050
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$3,300
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$750
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$70
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16 Jan 11 – 31 Mar 11
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$2,990
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$3,240
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$750
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$70
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Inclusions
- International & Domestic airfares with Vietnam Airlines
- Hotels: 4 star hotels/accommodation – twin share
- Meals: As per itinerary with Buffet and Set Menus.
- Transfer: Comfortable and air – conditioned car/van/coach with an experienced driver and free water & tissue.
- Entrance Fees: All tourist attractions as per the itinerary.
- Boat trip/cruise : As per the itinerary
- Guides : Local English – speaking guides
Exclusions:
- Australian departure taxes and fuel surcharge (about $300)
- Vietnam Visa fee (USD$25)
- Personal expense, tips for guide and driver.
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