Vietnam Panorama (10 days/9 nights)

 

VIETNAM PANORAMA

 

 

Price from: 586 $ / Pax

 

Day 01: Hanoi arrival

Day 02: Hanoi city tour (B, L)

Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L)

Day 04: Halong - Haiphong   Hue (B ,L)

Day 05: Hue full day visit (B, L)

Day 06: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B, L)

Day 07: Hoi An - Danang   Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

Day 08: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnel - Mekong Delta (B, L)

Day 09: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City ( B, L )

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)

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Day  01: Hanoi arrival 

You will be welcomed by our guide by arrival at Hanoi Airport. We transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to the city center of Hanoi to check-in in your hotel. This day is scheduled to take some rest after your long flight. You have the opportunity to get some first impressions of the city by yourself and of course our tour guide is always available at your request. Free dinner and you overnight in your hotel in Hanoi.

 Day  02: Hanoi city tour (B, L)

Today we have plenty of time to discover the pearl of South-East Asia; Hanoi. With charming streets, lined with dozens of old trees, beautiful lakes, colonial architecture and countless interesting monuments, this city will impress you with its lively characters. We begin our city-trip at the Restored Sword Lake, famous of the legend of the tortoise and the sword of 15th century. After the bombardment of this lake by the Americans in 1968 the huge turtle was killed and the little pagoda in the water is the final resting place of this legendary animal. We will continue our way with a visit to the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and his disciples. This temple used to be Vietnam's first university founded in 1076. After visiting this historical sight then we invite you to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the house of the hero Ho Chi Minh, who lives in the heart of every Vietnamese. We also bring a visit to the Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Quan Thanh Temple and finish our city-tour by participating in an one-hour ride in a traditional rickshaw (bike) around Hanoi’s old quarter. We visit  the famous water puppet show. Free dinner. We overnight in Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L)  

After a Vietnamese style breakfast we take you to one of the wonders of nature; Halong Bay. During our way we pass magnificent green rice paddies tended by peasant women with conical hats. The entire rice paddy strip is like a beautifully designed patchwork which leads us to the heart of the Red River Delta. In Halong City we enter our private boat for a full afternoon of cruising in the bay of the dragon, with more than 3000 limestone islands scattering up from the emerald water. An environment of sublime beauty and serenity. Ha Long Bay was recognized as Natural World Heritage by UNESCO in 1994 and is worldwide known for its unique landscape. We visit some of the most beautiful grottos and have the opportunity to get a panoramic view of the bay as we climb the Ti Top Mount. For the lunch, you enjoy a meal of fresh seafood, including shrimps, squids, fishes and other delicious bites prepared by our professional cooks. We overnight in the Junk. 

Day 04: Halong - Haiphong     Hue (B ,L)

We return to Hanoi and drive via Hai Phong, one of the most important economic centers of the north. During a trip around town we will visit the impressing Communal House and the Du Hang Pagoda. After lunch we drive towards Noi Bai Airport to take off for a short flight to Hue. On the way to the airport we make a stop to visit the Ethnographic Museum. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 05: Hue full day visit (B, L)

Hue, the former capital of Vietnam (1802 -1945 under Nguyen Dynasty), is known as ‘the city of peace and poetry’. The city is charming and has a romantic atmosphere. With a small sampan we make a cruise upstream the Perfume River to visit the famous Thien Mu Pagoda and the Minh Mang King's tomb. We continue our visit at one of the most romantic places of the area; the complex of Tu Duc Emperor's tomb. Located in lush vegetation, the tomb combines majesty with oriental charm.  Afterwards we discover the Forbidden Citadel, which seems to be untouched despite turbulent history like the American wars. The rest of the day you will be free to visit the Dong Ba Market, to search for nice souvenirs for the loved-ones at home. We overnight in Hue.

Day 06: Hue - Danang – Hoi An (B, L) 

We leave towards Hoi An in the morning by the well-known and stunning Mandarin Road. On the top of the Ocean Cloud Pass, we have a panoramic view over Danang and the surrounding areas. In Danang city we visit the Cham Museum, exposing countless antique articles of the former Cham Kingdom which lasted until the 16th century. Afterwards we climb the Marble Mountains, a set of 5 mountains which represent the 5 factors that symbolize our universe. From here, the view upon the Beach is breathtaking. We continue our trip by arriving in Hoian. Also this ancient town was recognized by UNESCO as being World Cultural Heritage in 1999. Hoian used to serve as an active port of trade with the Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese people during the 17th and 18th centuries. The streets, houses and architecture are remained ‘untouched’, despite turbulent history. We also visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Tan Ky ancient house before checking-in at the hotel in Hoi An. Hoi An is is famous about its numerous tailor-made clothing establishments. If you wish you can order some tailor-made clothes upon request, which will be ready to wear in just a few hours!!

Day 07: Hoi An - Danang    Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

You have leisure time to stroll around Hoi An before we transfer you to Danang to take of for a short flight towards Ho Chi Minh City. We are going to explore the vivid economic capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City. We bring a visit to the Central Post Office of Saigon and the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the symbol of semi-colonial architecture of the French occupation in Vietnam. We continue our trip with an interesting visit to the Thien Hau Pagoda, situated in the heart of China Town. We spend the night in our hotel.

Day 08: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnel – Mekong Delta  (B, L)

Today an interesting visit to the Cu Chi Tunnel is planned, situated 30 km northwest from HCM City. This complex of underground tunnels is stretching over more than 250 km and was made by the Viet Cong guerillas during the war against the Americans. The cleverly constructed tunnel was the key to victory over the modern American forces and Southern Vietnamese fantoccini. During our excursion we learn more about what ‘Viet Cong life’ looked like during these times. We continue our trip by traveling to Can Tho, the metropolis of the Mekong Delta. Free dinner and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 09: Mekong Delta  – Ho Chi Minh City ( B, L ) 

The Mekong Delta is formed by nine tributaries of the Mekong River and is often referred as the ‘rice bowl’ or the ‘garden from heaven’ of Vietnam. Because the soil is very rich you will find here countless green rice paddies and dozens of tropical fruits, which only grow in this certain area. A visit to this region allows us to explore the ‘life on the water’ of the local people. Because of periodical floods the local people adapted their lives to the water. Experience their floating houses, floating schools, floating mini-supermarkets and even their complete floating markets! You will be overwhelmed by the wet rice civilization.

In the morning we take a small boat in the direction of the Cai Rang floating market. Rice, fresh fruit, fish, handicrafts, bonsais, everything is for sales on this local spot. The lunch is delicious, including a Mekong River delicacy " the Elephant Ear Fish". We exchange the unforgettable Mekong Delta for the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Free to have dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city .

Day 10 : Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)

You will have free time until we transfer you to Saigon Airport for your departure. 

Rate in USD per person ( validity 31^st Dec 2012 ) (Except Christmas & Year Year) 

- Number of Persons - 

Tour Cost includes:

 - Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
- Half board  meals as indicated in the itinerary ( B= Breakfast, L = lunch )
- 2 domestic flights with airport taxes : Hanoi - Hue , Danang - Hochiminh

- English or French - speaking guide
- Full Entrance fees.

- Private Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River in Hue, Tiengiang river in Mytho

- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

- Visa

Tour Cost excludes:
- International International flights

- Travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfers.

 CHILDREN FEE : (2 – 12 years old)

Ø 75 % of adult fare (have own bed, share room with 1 adult)

Ø 50 % of adult fare (have no own bed, share room with 2 adult)

      Ø Infant (under 2 years old) : Free of charge 

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