Day 01: AUSTRALIA – HANOI
Depart Australia in the morning and arrive into Hanoi in the evening. Upon arrival, you are welcomed at the airport and transferred to hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Accommodation: Vista Hotel**** or similar
Day 02: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B.L.D)
Breakfast. This morning depart from Hanoi and travel by air-conditioned coach through the Red River Delta to beautiful Ha Long Bay. The scenic drive will pass through beautiful rural landscape before arriving in the afternoon at the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay - a bay with more than 3000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculptured into fantastic shapes. Upon arrival, check into the junk at noon. Enjoy a fantastic cruise on Ha Long Bay to visit Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave. Sail around Tuan Chau Island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail island and a chance to swim at Titov Beach. Enjoy dinner on board while watching the sunset and enjoy fishing, drinking Vietnamese wine and spending a night on the junk.
Accommodation: Huong Hai Junk Boat**** or similar
Day 03: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B.L.D)
Breakfast. A morning cruise to visit Man's head island, Tortoise Island, Luon cave, Bai Tu Long bay, Toad Island, Bai tho mountain. Return to Halong city and have lunch on board. Drive back to Hanoi. Enjoy a water puppet show in the evening.
Accommodation: Vista Hotel**** or similar
Day 04: HANOI – HUE (B.L.D)
Today city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Fine Art Museum. Then move on to the Temple of Literature, Lake of Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. Transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue and transfer to hotel for two nights in Hue.
Accommodation: Century Riverside Hotel**** or similar
Day 05: HUE (B.L.D)
Breakfast. This morning take a boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most beautiful Pagodas in Vietnam built at the end of 16th century. Also visit Kinh Minh Mang's tomb. This afternoon visit the Imperial Palace - a citadel surrounded by a large moat. Then continue to visit King Tu Duc’s Tomb. Western Set Dinner. After dinner enjoy traditional music on the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.
Accommodation: Century Riverside Hotel**** or similar
Day 06: HUE – HOI AN (B.L.D)
This morning drive over the mighty Hai Van Pass. On the way visit Cham Museum where the remaining evidence of the Champa civilization can be viewed. Then visit the Marble Mountains, which is a fascinating maze of cave and temples, hidden with five sacred marble rocks. Visit Hoi An town with its Japanese Bridge, Old House, Chinese Temple and Hoi An Cultural Museum. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Hoi An Pacific Hotel**** or similar
Day 07: HOI AN – MY SON – HOI AN (B.L.D)
Visit My Son, Vietnam's most important Cham ruins site and Bang An which is one of Vietnam's best preserved Cham towers. In the afternoon you are free for shopping around Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation: Hoi An Pacific Hotel**** or similar
Day 08: HOI AN – DANANG – SAIGON (B.L.D)
You are transferred to Danang airport for the flight to Saigon in the morning. Upon arrival, you will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Saigon Post Office. This evening enjoy your dinner on Saigon River.
Accommodation: Eden Hotel**** or similar
Day 09: SAIGON – CU CHI – CAN THO (B.L.D)
Today you will visit the former Presidential Palace and the History Museum. Then drive to Cu Chi guerrilla's area and visit the underground tunnels. There are more than 200km of tunnels that were built by the Communist guerrillas during the war. Drive to Can Tho City, considered as the capital of Mekong Delta. Visit Caodaist Temple in Cai Lay district on the way. Overnight in Can Tho.
Accommodation: Golf Can Tho Hotel**** or similar
Day 10: CAN THO – SAIGON (B.L.D)
Breakfast. Morning take the boat ride to visit the floating market and fruit garden. Enjoy lunch with typically traditional musical performance. In the afternoon, drive back to Saigon and stay overnight there.
Accommodation: Eden Hotel**** or similar
Day 11: SAIGON – AUSTRALIA (B)
You are at leisure until transfer to airport for your flight to Australia and fly overnight.
Day 12: AUSTRALIA
Arrive in Australia in the morning. Your unforgettable Vietnam tour ends.
Departure Dates: 08/09, 16/10, 13/11/2013, 12/03, 16/04, 14/05/14
Tour price:
Departing on 14/05, 09/07, 01/10 & 05/11/14: $2,390 per person, twin or double share
Departing on 12/03, 16/04, 11/06, 06/08, 03/09/14: $2,490 per person, twin or double share
Departure on 03/12/14: $2,590 per person, twin or double share.
Single supplement: $450
PS: If you want to fly Singapore Airlines, extra cost of $300 is required.
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