LUXURY VIETNAM 13 DAYS Tour Code: GTV-VIP Trip Length: Category: Operate: 13 Days / 12 Nights Luxury (Leisure) Year round / on demand Destination: Vietnam I. DETAILED ITINERARY: Day 01: Welcome to Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (-, -, D) Arrival day. Greetings at the airport, we are transferred to hotel for check in and tour briefing. We can acclimatize ourselves with a walking tour in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City - the biggest city in Vietnam. A welcome Vietnamese dinner to be hosted by Go Travel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi Tunnels City Tour (B, L, -) Meet your private guide at hotel at 8:30 AM then drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi Tunnels. That s an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. There is a chance to visit the underground shelters where the revolutionary cadres were living. Leaving Cu Chi we drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and the tour continues to the Reunification, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon (China Town), and the central market of Binh Tay and the Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City My Tho Can Tho (B, L, D) Early morning, our guides will pick us at our hotel and transfer by road to My Tho. Upon arrival we take a boat cruise along rivers and small canals, lively with Delta-life activity. We will visit river villages, local workshops producing Mekong products and rich fruit farms. The trip to Mekong is complete with honey and wine tasting, unique Elephant Ear fish and succulent tropical fruits. We also get to inspired by the acoustics of traditional music and try crossing monkey bridges. We will visit the homes of a local farmer and experience the people s livelihoods. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho. Day 04: Can Tho Ho Chi Minh City Nha Trang (B, L, -) This early morning, we take a boat ride to the extraordinary river market of Cai Rang. Famous as one of the largest on the complex of waterways that comprise the Mekong Delta, this market provides exotic fruits and vegetables domestically and internationally. The boat tour ends at My Khanh, an authentic Delta village. We return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch on one of the remaining Danish Ferries to cross the Delta s river system. Transfer directly to airport for a short domestic flight to the Beach Town of Nha Trang. Total immersion in Sunlight, Sandy Beaches, and the surrounding emerald waters of the South China Sea. The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 05: Nha Trang Excursion (B, L, -) Full day experiencing Nha Trang by boat. Cruise to Nha Trang s exotic islands to indulge in swimming, snorkeling, or a myriad of other activities, and most of all, Nha Trang is famous for its locally produced seafood. Overnight in Nha Trang. Day 06: Nha Trang Danang - Hoian (B, -, -) Morning transfer by air to Danang, and eventual destination of Hoian, the ancient trading town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stops at the famous Cham Museum of Danang, China Beach, and Marble Mountain. Plenty of time to explore Hoian Town. Hoian also has pristine beaches, plenty of shopping, and some very fine local restaurants. Life along the Thu Bon River the way it was centuries ago. Overnight in Hoian. Day 07: Hoian Walking Tour (B, L, -) Start from your hotel in Hoian and explore the town s winding streets and centuries-old architecture, which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences. Hoian was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Highlights are the Chinese Assembly Hall, homes of the old merchant families, ancient temples, and the Japanese Bridge. Embark an wooden boat, cruise along the Thu Bon River to experience local life and enjoy ancient town s tranquil ambiance. Overnight in Hoian. Day 08: Hoian Danang - Hue (B, L, D) Leaving behind the peaceful atmosphere of Hoian and we travel north, passing the beautiful Hai Van Pass to Hue. We stop at scenic Lang Co Beach. Arrive Hue in the afternoon, check in hotel and free. A wonderful dinner hosted by Go Travel on the wooden boat cruising along Perfume River will be delighted. Overnight in Hue.
Day9:Hue (B,L, ) In the morning, we will be visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang or Tu Duc tombs. Afternoon visit the Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh tombs. Short stop at Dong Ba market for shopping. Night in Hue. Day 10: Hue Hanoi (B, -, -) Transfer to airport for short flight to Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi, we are met at airport and accompanied to hotel. Afternoon, we acclimatize ourselves with a tour on cyclo in the downtown of Hanoi. Evening is highlighted by the water puppet performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese art. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 11: Hanoi Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B, L, D) In the morning we start our exploration day by a ride to Halong Bay, northeast of Hanoi and enter into the Red River Delta, rich with rural beauty and picturesque rice-farming villages. Not just pictures, we can stop for close-up views of buffalos ploughing, women in conical hats scooping their paddies. Once reaching Halong Bay, we board our cruise and set sail for an extraordinary cruise of Halong Bay. Declared as the World Heritage Site twice for its nature beauty and geological by UNESCO, we ll cruise through its three-thousand islands and rich rockformations and stop at Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Sail Island You ll be able to sample the rich seafood served on-board while viewing the islands. Late afternoon we have chance to explore the bay on our kayaks. We ll close out the day by a romantic dinner and overnight on board. Day 12: Halong Bay Hanoi (B, L, -) Wake-up for sun shine and morning coffee then we take a bamboo boat to visit Sung Cot Cave one of the largest in Halong Bay. We then continue our exploration by the cruise pass-by the city s market Hon Gai and enjoy our last seafood lunch on-board before get back to Halong City. Our car will take us back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 13: Departure from Hanoi (Optional City Tour) (B, -, -) Depend on your flight time back home today. We might have chance to discover Vietnam s capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. We ll see the city s outstanding historical and cultural sites: President Ho Chi Minh s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential homes, the National Assembly area, and an opportunity to learn more about the country s constitution. We ll continue to the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, and become acquainted with Vietnam s two major religions, Buddhism and Confucianism. We top off the morning by touring the Fine Arts Museum then enjoy lunch at a nice restaurant. We restart in the afternoon with the Museum of Ethnology where cultures of Vietnam s 54 ethnic groups are depicted. Rest and relax or explore the city on your own before departure from flight home, or explore the city on your own. Transfer and departure assistance provided. End of Itinerary ******************* II. QUOTATION : TOUR PACKAGE The prices below are in USD, per person, based on DBL/TWN occupancy and group of min 04 pax Accommodation Class 4-6 pax 07 10 pax 11-16 pax Superior/Standard Usd 3800 Usd 3500 Usd 3400 (Rates are valid until 31 DEC 2012)
Tour Includes: Hotel Accommodation 4* and 5* Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Domestic Air Tickets (Ho Chi Minh City Nha Trang//Nha Trang Danang//Hue - Hanoi) Car on route English or French speaking guide Entrance fees as mentioned Boat as mentioned (Cai Rang, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Ha Long) Additional surprises Tour Excludes: International Departure Tax International Air Tickets Visa fees Not mentioned services Tip and gratuities SGL supplement (+ USD 845/per pax)