Vietnam Culture Tour will take you to Saigon, then Hoi An Old Town, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay with a Golden night on a 4-star Junk in Halong. After that, we will procceed to Sapa where we can experience another different culture of Vietnam
DAY 01: AUSTRALIA - SAI GON
Boarding a flight to Vietnam in the morning, a warm welcome to Vietnam at Sai Gon airport, then transferred to hotel to experience your first night in the country. Overnight at Rex Hotel***** - ROH Old Wing ( 41 Nguyen Hue Blv., HCMC, Tel. : (84.8) 3829 2185, Fax : (84.8) 3829 6536 ).
DAY: SAI GON ( B )
After breakfast, proceed to visit the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquer ware factory and Thien Hau Pagoda in the city's bustling Chinatown. Afternoon enjoy your shopping at the Ben Thanh market. Overnight atRex Hotel***** - ROH Old Wing.
DAY 03: SAI GON ( B )
In the morning travel to Cu Chi guerrilla area and visit the underground tunnels. There are more than 200 km of tunnels that were built by the Communist guerrillas during the war. Overnight atRex Hotel***** - ROH Old Wing.
DAY 04: SAI GON – DANANG - HOI AN ( B )
Take a short flight to Hoi An. Pick up and transfer to hotel for check in.
Hoi An city tour includes walking tour around the ancient town centre to visit the former merchant's house, the 400 years old Japanese covered bridge and the colourful market. Then move on visit the ancient Champa architecture. Back to Hoi An and overnight at River Beach Resort**** - DLX ( 05 Cua Beach St., Hoi An Town, Tel. : (84.510) 392 7888, Fax : (84.510) 392 7777 ).
DAY 05: HOI AN ( B)
Free day to explore Hoi An on your own. Overnight at River Beach Resort**** - DLX.
DAY 06: HOI AN – DANANG – HANOI ( B )
Breakfast. Free at leisure until transfer to the airport with short flight to Ha Noi. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel. In the afternoon, free leisure. Overnight at Flower Garden Hotel**** - ROH ( 46 Nguyen Truong To St., Hanoi, Tel. : (84.4) 3715 2688, Fax : (84.4) 3715 2699 ).
DAY 07: HANOI ( B )
Breakfast is provided at the hotel. Today city tour includes Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Fine Art Museum. Then move on to visit the Temple of Literature, Lake of Restored Sword and the Old Quarter where they remain the legendary as well as historical stories of the Country Vietnam. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight at Flower Garden Hotel**** - ROH.
DAY 08: HA NOI – HA LONG (B. L. D )
07:30: Depart to Ha Long City, 3.5 hours bus trip with a short break on the way.
12:30: Board Huong Hai junk, check-in registration.
13:00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
13:30: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach. Enjoy dinner on board while watching sunset. Fishing, drinking Vietnamese wine, and spending a night on Huong Hai junk****.
DAY 09: HA LONG ( B. L. D )
7:00: Have breakfast.
7:30: Free at leisure for swimming.
8:00: Another wonderful cruise to visit Tortoise island, Man's head island, visit Luon cave by a small bamboo boat.
12:00: Have lunch on board.
13:00: Visit Ba Ham lake (selected according to the tides), Cua Van fishing village, Three Peaches beach.
14:00: Free leisure for fishing and drinking.
19:30: Have dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 10 : HA LONG – HA NOI - SAPA ( B. L )
7h00: Breakfast
7h30: Visit Bai Tu Long Bay, Teapot island, Chopsticks island, round over Bai tho mountain.
10h00: Arrange luggage and check-out.
10h30: Have lunch on board.
11h45: Arrive Halong wharf. Bus back to Ha Noi.
16h00: End the trip on Halong
Visit Dong Trieu pottery village on the way. Transfer to Ha Noi station with train to Sa Pa. Overnight on Train. ( King Express )
DAY 11: LAOCAI - SAPAT - CAT CAT VILLAGE - SAPA ( B )
Early morning, arrive at Lao Cai Train station, meet and transfer to hotel for breakfast. Sapa tour includes visiting ethnic market at Sapa town, then Cat Cat village H'mong people and Cat Cat waterfall lying in a small village. There you will come to know traditional culture of the Vietnamese people. Overnight at Chau Long Sapa Hotel**** - SUP New Wing ( 24 Dong Loi St., Sapa Town. Tel : (84.20) 387 1509, Fax : (84.20) 387 1844 ).
DAY 12: SAPA – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI – SAPA ( B )
Trekking to visit some minority villages Lao Chai – TaVan – Giang Ta Chai and experience daily life of H'mong, Zay, Red Dzao minority group and see the different colourful dresses. To know traditional culture of the Vietnamese people. Overnight at Chau Long Sapa Hotel**** - SUP New Wing.
DAY 13: SAPA - TAPHIN ETHNIC VILLAGE - LAOCAI - HANOI ( B )
Drive to Taphin village where Red Dzao and Black H'Mong will make you feel at home. En route, you will pass the ruins of a French era church. Then transfer to Lao Cai Station for overnight train to Hanoi (King Express ).
DAY 14: HA NOI – AUSTRALIA ( B )
Free time in Hanoi until transfer to the airport for flight back to Australia
DAY 15: AUSTRALIA ARRIVAL
Arriving in Australia in the morning.
TOUR COST : AUD / PAX ( ADULT ) – Twin Share
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Departing
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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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Request dates with our consultants
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$2,699
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$2,910
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$750
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$75
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Note: price is based on March 2010 exchange rate and is subject to change without notice
This is a private tour for miniman 2 persons
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
- Vietanm Arrival Visa Permit
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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