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Vietnam
Holidays |
Visits: Hanoi, Halong
Bay, Hoi An, Hue & Ho Chi Minh City
The ideal trip for the
first-time visitor to Vietnam discovering the main highlights in few
days : the capital Hanoi, the natural heritage site of Halong Bay,
the charming town and beautiful beach of Hoi An, the ancient Citadel
of Hue and the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 1 - Departure flight
from UK to Hanoi
Day 2 - Arrive Hanoi
Arrival and welcome at Hanoi Airport. Transfer to check in at
your hotel. Later climb into a traditional cyclo for a 60-minute
tour of the traditional streets of the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem
Lake vicinity. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Hanoi – Halong Bay (B)
In morning we will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed every
Monday and Friday), a traditional stilt house, the revered
One-Pillar Pagoda and the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature
also known the First University in Vietnam and the Ethnology Museum
(where you can learn about the 54 ethnic groups within Vietnam).
Please note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closes
from 08 September to 08 November for annual maintenance.
After your city tour you will leave for Halong Bay and pass through
the large rice fields of the Red River Delta. Arrive in Halong in
the late afternoon. Check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4 - Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An (B,L)
Breakfast at hotel, after that transfer to the pier and embark a
traditional wooden junk for a five hour cruise to discover Halong
Bay. A fresh seafood lunch is served on-board. After the cruise
return to Hanoi Airport for flight to Danang. You will be met at
Danang Airport and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 5 - Hoi An (B)
In the morning take a walking tour in Hoi An town, recognized by
UNESCO as a World Heritage site because of its unusually
well-preserved ancient streets and homes. Set out to explore the
quaint cobblestone streets of the town with more than
two-century-old Chinese houses. Sites include the Japanese Bridge,
the Chinese Temple, and Phung Hung Chinese-style trading house. Then
take a short biking tour to the beautiful and peaceful villages in
the countryside surrounding Hoi An. Free time in the afternoon for
shopping and exploring Hoi An at your own pace. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 - Hoi An – Hue (B)
Morning departure to Hue via the scenic Hai Van Pass to enjoy
one of the most beautiful panoramas in Vietnam as you look out over
the central coastline. You will also pass through the quiet, white
sandy beach of Lang Co along the way. Arrive in Hue at the end of
the morning. Check in the hotel. After that, take a tour of the
citadel city and enjoy the refined and distinct atmosphere of the
town and visit the Imperial Citadel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 - Hue (B)
A morning bicycle ride through winding paths along Perfume River
to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. On the way, visit a typical garden
house, which was built according to precise rules of geomancy. After
exploring the pagoda, board a boat trip to visit the Minh Mang
Mausoleum. In the afternoon discover Tu Duc Mausoleum and Tu Hieu
Pagoda. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 - Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Transfer to Hue Airport for the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh
City. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the city. Pay visits to
some historic landmarks including the Old Saigon Post Office,
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the War Remnants Museum and Dong Khoi Street.
Check in at the hotel. Then visit the ethnic Chinese district of Cho
Lon, especially Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 9- Tay Ninh – Cu Chi (B,L)
In the morning, depart to Tay Ninh and visit the unique Caodaist
Cathedral. After the lunch in a local restaurant, continue on to Cu
Chi, where you will visit the amazing tunnel network built by
Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War with America. Return to
Ho Chi Minh City at the end of the day. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Free time until you are transferred to the airport for your
onward/return flight.
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Prices
from: |
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1 Jan - 30
Apr'12 |
1 May - 30
Sep'12 |
1 Oct -20
Dec'12 |
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Superior
Hotels |
£1599.00 pp |
£1519.00 pp |
£1529.00 pp |
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First Class
Hotels |
£1709.00 pp |
£1619.00 pp |
£1639.00 pp |
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Delxue
Hotels |
£1839.00 pp |
£1739.00 pp |
£1789.00 pp |
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Prices ( based on 2
persons travelling together ) include:
- International & Domestic Flights with
Vietnam Airlines ( Other airlines on request )
- Meals as mentioned above (
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
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Transportation by private
vehicle with A/C.
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All entrance fees and
sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
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Local English speaking guides
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Accommodation in the
category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
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Hotels:
For the above tour,
we have chosen hotels based on convenience of position
and of good quality. Occasionally our preferred hotel is
not available but we have a number of equally good
alternatives from which we can choose. Equally if you
would prefer to opt for different hotels, we would be
pleased to quote based on your preferred selection. The
hotels included in the itinerary are as follows: |
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Superior
Hotels *** |
Fisrt Class
Hotels **** |
Delxue
Hotels ***** |
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Hanoi |
La
Dolce Vita |
Sunway
Hotel |
Intercontinental Hanoi |
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Halong |
Royal
Lotus Hotel Ha Long |
Ha
Long Plaza |
Novotel Ha Long |
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Hoi An |
Ancient House Resort |
Boutique Hoi An Resort |
Palm
Garden Resort |
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Hue |
Mondial Hue Hotel |
Imperial Hotel |
Pilgrimage Village |
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Ho Chi Min
City |
Sapphire Hotel |
Liberty Central Sai Gon |
Majestic Hotel |
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United Kingdom |
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