Our excellent guide to Vietnam will take you on a culture packed tour of Vietnam, which takes you through from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, to spectacular Halong Bay, then to old town Hoi An, Hue, to beach city Nha Trang, Dalat and ends in Ho Chi Minh City and into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. This is a small group tour – there will never be more than 15 persons per group – and we don’t just show you the sights in famous cities in Vietnam but you will get to know the Vietnamese people and take away a feeling for the warmth of welcome from Vietnamese local people, for whom a smile is never far away.
In brief:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi half-day city tour - Halong
Day 3: Halong
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue
Day 5: Hue City Tour
Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang
Day 9: Nha Trang Boat Trip to Island
Day 10: Nha Trang - Da Lat
Day 11: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta
Day 14: Departure
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Upon arrival at Hanoi, you will be welcomed by CheapVietnamTours's guide and transfer from Noi Bai airport to a hotel.for check in. Welcome dinner featured with Vietnamese food at restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi half-day city tour - Halong (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Your tour starts with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar pagoda. The next stop is Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college - Quoc Tu Giam, then roaming around Hoan Kiem lake. Lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to Halong Bay in the afternoon. Dinner at Royal restaurant. Overnight in Halong Bay.
Day 3: Halong (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. The 4 hour boat cruise will give you a chance to enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Halong Bay - the World's Natural Wonder, visiting Thien Cung Grotto, Dau Go cave, Cock Fighting islet. Lunch with fresh seafood on boat. Afternoon, drive back to Hanoi. Evening is reserved for Water Puppet Show. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Hanoi - Hue (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Pick up and transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to the airport for the flight to Hue. Pick up and then transfer to your hotel in Hue. Take a trip to visit Hue City and King's tombs (Khai Dinh's Mausoleum). Dinner in Hue with Royal Speciality. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5: Hue City Tour (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang's Mausoleum. Visit the Imperial Citadel in the afternoon. The tour ends by shopping at Dong Ba Market. Dinner at a garden restaurant with Vietnamese food. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang. Spend time in Lang Co beach en route, taking photographs from Hai Van Pass (The pass of Sea and Cloud). Visit Cham Museum in Da Nang. Afternoon visit Marble Mountain and enjoying sea/sun bathing on China beach. Arrive in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoi An - an old trading town, some 30km from Da Nang. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An Museum and Market. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang airport for flight to Nha Trang. The guide will welcome and escort you to the hotel. The rest of day is open to explore Nha Trang or spend time on the beach. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 9: Nha Trang Boat Trip to Island (B, L, D)
08: 00 AM start by boat trip to Hon Tam Island and fishing village in Nha Trang, visit coral island and Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Return to hotel. Dinner at local restaurant... Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10: Nha Trang - Da Lat (B, L, D)
After breakfast, leave Nha Trang for Da Lat - The charming city in the Highland. Visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the beautiful scenery en route when going over Ngoan Muc Pass. Visit Hoa Binh market, Prenn Water Fall and Tuyen Lam Pagoda in Da Lat. Dinner and overnight in Da Lat.
Day 11: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Flower Garden, Former Palace of Emperor Bao Dai - The last Emperor of Vietnam. Lunch. Afternoon, transfer to Ho Chi Minh city. You will pass through many large coffee farms and rubber forests to reach the most bustling city in Vietnam. Also visit La Nga market on the way. Arrive Ho Chi Minh city in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Reunification Palace General Post Office and War Museum. Lunch is arranged in a nice local restaurant. PM: Visit the China town and Ben Thanh bustling market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta (B, L, D)
Breakfast, then drive southward to Mekong Delta. Boat trip in My Tho through tiny canals and quiet villages. Lunch in a nice local restaurant with an inside garden. Afternoon transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city with a stop over at Vinh Trang pagoda for visiting. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time until transfer to airport for departure. CheapVietnamTours can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Class
Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Aug 2010
2 Pax
3 - 5 Pax
6 - 8 Pax
9 - 12 Pax
3 Star
1390
1250
1150
990
4 Star
1780
1580
1470
1350
5 Star
1990
1780
1670
1580
Acommodation:
Option 3 Star
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Elios , Kingston , Lavender or similar
Hotels in Can Tho: Saigon Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel
Hotels in Nha Trang: The Light, Asia Paradise, Hoang Dang
Hotels in Da Lat: Hoang Anh resort, Empress
Hotels in Hoi An: Glory, Pho Hoi Riverside or similar
Hotels in Hue: Hue Queen, Orchid Hotel or similar
Hotels in Hanoi: Medallion, Hanoi View hotel, Gia Bao Grand, Boss hotel
Halong Bay Cruises: Phoenix Cruise , Amigo Cruise, Bai Tu Long Junk or similar
Option 4 Star
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Continental hotel Rex hotel similar
Hotels in Can Tho: Golf Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel
Hotels in Nha Trang: Nha Trang Lodge, Yasaka
Hotels in Da Lat: Blue Moon, Sammy, Golf 3,
Hotels in Hoi An: Hoi An Trail, Hoi An Beach resort or similar
Hotels in Hue: Villa Hue, Saigon Morin, Park View
Hotels in Hanoi: Sunway,Maison D’ Hanoi, Zephyr, Flower Garden
Halong Bay Cruises: Paloma Cruise,Victory Cruise, Red dragon
Option 5 Star
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City: Sofitel Plaza, Windsor Plaza, Caravell
Hotels in Can Tho: Victoria Can Tho
Hotels in Nha Trang: Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort
Hotels in Da Lat: Sofitel Dalat Palace, Ana Mandara Villas
Hotels in Hoi An: Palm Garden, Victoria resort or similar
Hotels in Hue: Pilgrimage Village Hue, Celadon Palace
Hotels in Hanoi: Inter-Continental, Melia Hotel, Sofitel plaza hotel
Halong Bay Cruises: Indochina Sails, Ginger Cruise, Jaminse
Trip Included:
Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated
Hotel accommodation at places (Twin/Double room)
Meals as indicated (B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner)
Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Nha Trang (Economy Class)
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees during the trip
Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue, Nha Trang and My Tho
Mineral water and cool towels
Trip Excluded :
International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person
International airfare to/from
Vietnam Personal insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
Visa to Vietnam.
Additional Information:
Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
