OVERVIEW

Trip Name: Glimpse of Vietnam 10 Days 09 Nights
Tour Code: S56-VN-10D9N_GlimpseOfVn
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 10 Days
Start: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Finish: Hanoi capital city, Vietnam
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh// Hanoi

Package Tours valid until 30 Sep 2016 but require for surcharge for bellow dates
1. Christmas Eve 2015
2. New Year Eve 2016
3. 07 – 15 Feb 2016 (Lunar New Year)

BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival – Ho Chi Minh (None)
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh (B/-/-)
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh (B/L/-)
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh tour – Danang – Hoian (B/-/-)
Day 5 Hoian tour – Hue (B/-/-)
Day 6 Hue tour (B/-/-)
Day 7 Hue – Hanoi – Halong (B/-/-)
Day 8 Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)
Day 9 Hanoi city tour (B/-/-)
Day 10 Hanoi – Departure (B)

ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival – Ho Chi Minh (None)
Upon arrival Tan Son Nhat airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: None

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Tay Ninh – Ho Chi Minh (B/-/-)
After an early breakfast you’ll avoid the city heat to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, you’ll continue to the headquarters of Cao Dai religious sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. It’s an unusual religion with eclectic mix of different saints from different religions, and has Victor Hugo and Charlie Chaplin as patron saints. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh (B/-/-)
It will take 2 hours to reach Ben Tre, the homeland of coconut plantation. On arrival in Hung Vuong pier we take a boat for a journey along Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river to enjoy the peaceful environment here with fresh coconut juice on boat. We shall stop at a brickwork to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. Visit a local house to see how they do things with coconut from its fiber, hard shell, water, flesh. Enjoy the sweet product with tea before leaving. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Stop at mat-weaving village and enjoy some kind of seasonal-fruit. Then take a tuk tuk or ride on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on really life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. You will have a special lunch at a local restaurant with speciality from Mekong delta. Take rowing-boat along water palm creek before back to the Hung Vuong pier and return Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 4 Ho Chi Minh tour – Danang – Hoian (B/-/-)
You spend all this day enjoy tour of Ho Chi Minh, followed by a guided tour of some of the most important attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, beginning with the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the Southern Vietnam President until the end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. You’ll also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best examples of Taoist temples in Vietnam, and the War Remnant Museum. Later you’ll board a short flight to Danang where you’ll be greeted and driven to Hoian, originally a Cham seaport but influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 5 Hoian tour – Hue (B/-/-)
The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional buildings with Chinese and Japanese influence. There’s plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 year old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town’s multi – cultural past. A local restaurant for your lunch would be an experience of the Vietnam holiday. Later, on the way to Hue, you stop at the Marble Mountains, the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang city and continue over the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue, Vietnam’s last imperial capital. This small and quiet city is widely known for its magnificent historic architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and the surrounding hills. Overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 6 Hue tour (B/-/-)
In the morning you will be met at hotel to take a short drive to explore the massive Hue citadel built in 1832 followed by Western architecture combining with Eastern citadel containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive but with renovating by a great work of local artist will hold you back to know more about Nguyen dynasty.
Trip continue to Minh Mang Mausoleum located on Cam Khe mountain by the tip top of Perfume River, the construction built within 3 years 1840 – 1843 by at 10.000 workers & artists. Minh Mang emperor was the 2nd King under Nguyen Dynasty who was tightening country relationships & change name to Dai Viet for more power and influence in the region and international. Continue the trip you will board for Dragon boat to cruise downstream river to visit charming of Thien Mu pagoda built in 1601 lying on the top of Ha Khe hill by side of the river, hidden behind 7 layers of Phuoc Duyen tower. Overnight in Hue
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 7 Hue – Hanoi – Halong (B/-/-)
There is some time free for our own to explore the town before boarding for an hour flight to Hanoi. Arriving at Noi Bai airport, you’ll be greeted and driven 3:30hrs to World Heritage site Halong Bay, truly one of Vietnam’s most scenic and impressive sites of outstanding natural beauty. Overnight at a hotel in Halong bay.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 8 Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L/-)
After breakfast you’ll be taken to the harbor and board a junk for a four-hour cruise around Halong Bay, made world famous by James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. You’ll have the great opportunity to explore the picturesque scenery and some 3,000 limestone islands rising vertically from the emerald water. The extraordinary limestone kart formations are full of hidden beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way you’ll visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath the cliffs to explore the natural wonders here. After a seafood lunch on board, disembark and return to Hanoi, stopping en route at Dong Trieu pottery village. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel/Lunch on boat

Day 9 Hanoi city tour (B/-/-)
Today we spend a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates back to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago. Your tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to the remarkable Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university. After lunch, you’ll enjoy the always impressive Ethnology Museum dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. You’ll then continue to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem. In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theater where you’ll see a fantastic performance. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

Day 10 Hanoi – Departure (B)
After breakfast you are free to relax until your transfer to Noi Bai airport for your departure flight. Trip ends at Noi Bai airport
Meals: Breakfast at hotel

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PRICE & INCLUDE

OUR TOUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF
• 09 nights’ shared Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime)
• All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax)
• Local ENGLISH speaking guides:
• Ha Noi - Halong: 01 guide
o Danang – Hoi An: 01 guide
o Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta: 01 guide
• All entrance fees as program
• Boat trip as mentioned
• Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
• 02 bottles of mineral water and towels per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only

NOT INCLUDED ARE
• Airfares (international and domestic)
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Drinks
• Visas to Vietnam
• Mineral water beyond that supplied
• Tips
• Early check in or late check out
• Insurances
• Optional excursions and activities
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
• Peak season surcharges if any
• All not mentioned above

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