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Adventure Tours |
Tour of Vietnam |
AXTNEW - HCM-PKG |
Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Danang - - - |
TOUR OF VIETNAM |
AXTNEW-HCM-PKG |
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HANOI - HALONG - HUE - DANANG - HOI AN - MY SON - HO CHI MINH - CU CHI - MYTHO - DALAT - PHAN THIET : 14D/13N |
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DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL |
Morning, meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi by and transfer to hotel for check in, afternoon, take a short time to visit Vietnam museum of ethnology, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple and take 01 hour city tour by pedicab (one person per one pedicab) in the Old streets of Hanoi. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre. Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (D)
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DAY 02: HANOI - HALONG - HANOI |
Morning, transfer to Halong Bay – A world heritage with spectacular limestone formations, caves and beaches. Arrival Halong Bay, Cruise on a traditional wooden boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. Lunch is prepared and served on board. Afternoon, transfer back Hanoi & free at leisure. Dinner by their own account & Overnight at hotel. (B/L)
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DAY 03: HANOI - HUE |
Morning, transfer for city tour to visit: Hochiminh mausoleum and His former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, West lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda.
HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM: in the tradition of Lenin and Stalin before him and Mao after him, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass sarcophagus set deep in the bowels of a monumental edifice that has become a site of pilgrimage. The Mausoleum is open only in the mornings, and is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Every year, it closes in October and November for renovation and maintenance.
ONE PILLAR PAGODA: built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054, Constructed of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
TEMPLE OF LITERATURE: founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius in order to honor scholars and men of literary accomplishment. Lunch at local restaurant Afternoon, free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hue, Arrival Hue, meet out guide and transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Hue.(B/L/D)
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DAY 04: HUE |
Morning, meet and transfer to visit Imperial Citadel – first built by King Gia Long in 1805, here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, and the Nine Dynastic Urns..continue to visit Emperor Khai Dinh – this was the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty and was constructed between 1920 and 1931. It sits magnificently on the slopes of Chau E Mountain in Chau Chau Village. It has a long staircase flanked by dragons. There are ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Emperor Tu Duc – who ruled Hue more than 100 years ago, built his tomb when he was still alive and used it for meditation, reading and theater performances. There are pavilions in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. The tomb was constructed between 1864 and 1867. Tu Duc, who was the longest reigning Emperor, lived a luxurious life. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, our client will join our group to take a boat ride on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda with a 21–metre–high octagonal tower regarded as the symbol of hue and Emperor Minh Mang: a complex built in 1840 by King Minh Mang, known for its magnificent architecture, military statuaries and elaborate decorations. It is perhaps the most beautiful of Hue's pagodas and tombs. End of day trip, stop at Dong Ba market for visiting & shopping at local market and free at leisure. Dinner by their own account and enjoy traditional music on boat along Perfume River Overnight at Hotel in Hue. (B/ L)
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DAY 05: HUE - DANANG - HOIAN |
Morning, free at leisure until drive up to Danang by crossing the Hai Van pass, stop at Lang Co fishing village for sightseeing and visiting Cham Museum – The world’s foremost collection of the sculpture of the ancient King’dom of Champa, then proceed to Hoian ancient town. Lunch at local restaurant, Afternoon, transfer to visit Hoian ancient town – lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, Hoian was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Hoian has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled–roof houses and narrow streets. The houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Hoian. (B/L/D)
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DAY 06: HOIAN - MYSON |
Morning, transfer to visit My Son – Vietnam’s most important Cham’s site, my son becomes a religious center in the late 4th century and lasts till 13th century – a longest period of development of any monument in Southeast Asia. My son is considered to be Champa’s counterpart to the grand cities of Southeast Asia’s other Indian – influenced civilizations: Angkor (Cambodia), Ayuthaya (Thailand) or Borobudur (Java). Transfer back to Hoian and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, free at leisure to relax at Cua Dai beach, dinner by their own account and Overnight at hotel in Hoian. (B/L)
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DAY 07: HOIAN - DANANG - HOCHIMINH |
Morning, free leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh by VN… at…Arrival Hochiminh, meet and transfer to hotel for check in. Late afternoon, visit War museum & Reunification palace and Ben Thanh market War Remnants Museum: collections of weapons and photographs from two Indochina wars are exhibited along with the original French ’Guillotine’ brought here in the early 20th century. Reunification Palace: this was the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president and was stormed by tanks on 30 April 1975, signifying the fall of South Vietnam. Ben Thanh Market: the central market of Saigon, its surrounding streets make up one of the city’s liveliest areas. Everything commonly eaten, worn or used by the average resident of Saigon is available here. Buffet dinner & overnight at Hotel in Hochiminh. (B/D)
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DAY 08: HOCHIMINH - MEKONG DELTA (MYTHO) |
8:00 Meet our guide at lobby and drive to My tho through fertile paddy fields. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then jump on a boat and cruise along the tributaries of the Mekong River for a close–up view of local life. Wander through Thoi Son Island and orchards where a huge variety of tropical fruit can be tasted; and Bonsai garden to watch people cultivating their gardens. Lunch at local restaurant, 15:00 transfer back to Hochiminh City and free at leisure. Dinner by their own account & Overnight at Hotel in Hochiminh. (B/L)
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DAY 09: HOCHIMINH - CUCHI TUNNELS |
Morning, transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, and shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered. Transfer back Hochiminh city and lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Centre Post Office, City hall, Opera house. NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL: built between 1877 and 1883 and set in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter. It has a neo–Romanesque form and two high square towers, tipped with iron spires. In front of the cathedral is a statue of the Virgin Mary. CENTRAL POST OFFICE: a French–style building with a glass canopy and iron frame, situated next to the Notre Dame Cathedral. The structure was built between 1886 and 1891 and is by far the largest post office in Vietnam. CITY HALL: completed in 1908, also known as “Hotel de Ville”, and located at the northern end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard. With its ornate gingerbread fa. ade, it looks like the town hall of a French town. (May be viewed from the outside only) OPERA HOUSE: built around the turn of the century and first renovated in the 1940s, the building housed the lower division of the National Assembly. Today it is a Municipal Theatre and also known as the Saigon Concert Hall. (May be viewed from the outside only), Dinner at Rex Hotel, overnight at Hotel in Hochiminh. (B/L/D)
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DAY 10: HOCHIMINH- DALAT |
Morning, free at leisure until transfer to Dalat – a city of cool climate and romantic landscape with mountain, pine hills, waterfalls, flower gardens and ethnic minority villages, an ideal place for golfing. On the way, the group will stop some where to take a photograph the Vietnam’s countryside, local flower garden... Lunch at local restaurant. On the way, our group will stop to visit Pongour waterfall for sightseeing & take a photograph. Ponggour waterfall is a grandiose waterfall of the Southern highlands. Arrival Dalat, transfer to hotel for check in and free at leisure Western Dinner at Café De La Poste Restaurant/Sofitel Dalat Hotel, Overnight at hotel in Dalat. (B/L/D)
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DAY 11: DALAT |
Morning, transfer to visit Lat ethnic minority village and Valley of love. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to visit Linh Phuong pagoda, King Baodai’s Palace and Crazy House. Dinner by their own account & Overnight at hotel in Dalat. (B/L/D)
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DAY 12: DALAT - PHANTHIET |
Morning, transfer to Phan Thiet – a new holiday destination with white sand deserted beaches and Cape Ne sand dunes (22 kms east of Phan Thiet), beach resort, Cham vestiges, famous fish sauce workshops. Arrival Phan Thiet, check in & free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight at Resort in Phan Thiet. (B/D)
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DAY 13: PHANTHIET |
Full day free at leisure for relaxing at Muine Beach and sunbathing. Another day to explore this idyllic setting. See the ever–changing Mui Ne sand dunes and the nearby natural harbour fishing village. Rang Beach is probably the most beautiful beach in Phan Thiet. It is described by the locals as the beach that is nestled in the middle of a coconut palm forest. Other landmarks in the area of Rang beach are Da Ong Dia (boulders of the Earth God), and Suoi Tien (celestial stream). Lunch & Dinner by their own account. Overnight at Resort in Phan Thiet. (B)
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DAY 14: HOCHIMINH - SIEM REAP VN 847 SGNREP 1650 1810 |
Late morning, go straight back to Hochiminh city. Lunch at local restaurant After lunch, transfer to airport for flight departure to REP(B/L)
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Inclusive prices: |
Exclusive prices: |
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (Based on Twin room)
- Ground transportation on private tour with English speaking guide
- All private transfers: airport-hotel-airport and excursion transfers
- Admission fees to tour sites throughout
- Private boat in My Tho, Halong, Hue
- Meals at local restaurant as mentioned in the program. In there, there are some Western & Buffet dinner during the tour as follow: (14 Breakfast, 10Lunch, 07Dinner)
- Domestic airfare for flight HAN – HUI // DAN – SGN // SGN – REP
- Cambodia visa on arrival & Bottle of water available on coach
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- Vietnam visa if request & Domestic and International Air tickets
- Domestic airport tax & International airport tax departure
- Personal expenses such as drinks at meals, camera fees to tour sites
- All other accounts are not mentioned in the above inclusion.
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Cities |
Deluxe (A) |
Deluxe (B) |
First Class |
Superior |
Standard |
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***** |
**** |
*** |
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Hoi An |
Golden Sand, Victoria HoiAn, |
Hoi an beach, River Beach |
Hoi an Pacific, Vinh Hung |
Ancienthouse,Hoi AnHotel. |
Lotus Phon Hoi, |
Hue |
Le Resident |
Saigon Morin |
Huong Giang |
Heriate Hue |
Thuan Hoa |
Ho Chi Minh |
MagesticsSaigon SofitelPlaza |
Norfolk Hotel Grand Hotel |
Kim Do,Novotel Amara |
Lyberty 3,4 ,Metrople |
Chancery Viendong |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Plaza, Melia |
Fortuna,Guoman, Sunway |
BaoSon,Zephyr,Lake side |
Majestic, Hoa Binh |
Chains first Eden |
Phan Thiet |
Victoira Phan Thiet Novotel phan thiet |
Coco beach Seahorse resort Phu Hai resort |
Sai gon mui ne Romana resort Boam boo village |
The beach Blue Ocean Swiss village |
Little mui ne Palmira resort White sands |
Dalat |
Sofitel, |
Novetel dalat Golf III |
Empress Golf I |
Golf I Bai Dai |
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