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Day
1 : Hanoi - Halong
Arrival in Hanoi - By vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay
- Journey east along Highway 5 across Hai Hung
Province and around Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong
Day
2 : Hanoi - Halong -Hanoi (Breakfast and Lunch
included)
Boat trip Halong Bay (4 hrs) - 4 hours trip in
Halong Bay past the islands of Fighting cocks, Turtle
islet, Stone Dog….Stop to visit :
HANG DAU GO:
huge cave consisting of three chambers, which are
reached via 90 steps. The cave derives its Vietnamese
name from the third of the chambers, which is said to
use by Trang Hung Dao during the 13th century to store
bamboo stakes, used against the Mongol invaders.
THIEN CUNG: "Heaven Palace"
Seafood lunch will be provided on board.
Disembark, by vehicle from Halong to Hanoi - Journey
around Halong Bay to Hai Phong and west along Highway
5, across Hai Hung Province. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day
3 : Hanoi (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Sightseeing Hanoi (8hrs) - Hanoi, a city of
lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the
capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with
French style buildings and less traffic than other
cities in Asia.
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. (Closed on Monday, Friday and every
afternoon)
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.
(Closed on Monday, Friday and every afternoon)
ONE PILLAR PAGODA: built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from
1028 to 1054. Built 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 honour scholars
and men of literary accomplishment.
HOAN KIEM LAKE:
right in the heart of Hanoi, it has the tiny Tortoise
Pagoda topped with a red star, on an islet in the
middle of the lake.
OPERA HOUSE:
magnificent 900 seat Hanoi Opera House built in 1911.
Just view from outside - no inside sightseeing
possible.
ST JOSEPH CATHEDRAL: nea-Gothic cathedral inaugurated in 1886 noteworthy
for its square towers, elaborate altar and
stained-glass windows. Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day
4: Hanoi -Hue (Breakfast and Lunch included)
( Flight )
Transfer for flight from Hanoi to Hue at 12h25 . Meet
at the airport and transfer to hotel
Sightseeing old Imperial City - IMPERIAL CITY:
this is in the Citadel and was built in the early 19th
century and modeled after the Forbidden City in
Peking. There are numerous palaces and temples within
these walls, as well as towers, a library and a
museum.
NGO MON GATE:
this is the principal entrance to the Imperial
Enclosure and faces the Flag Tower. The central
passageway with its yellow doors was reserved for use
by the emperor, as was the bridge across the lotus
pond.
THAI HOA PALACE: built in 1803 and moved to its present site in 1833,
Thai Hoa Palace is a spacious hall with an ornate roof
of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered
columns.
HALLS OF THE
MANDARINS: these buildings, in which the
mandarins prepared for court ceremonies, held in Can
Chanh Reception Hall, were restored in 1977.
NINE DYNASTIC URNS: these were cast in 1835-36. Traditional
ornamentation was then chiseled into the sides of the
urns, each dedicated to a different Nguyen sovereign.
FORBIDDEN PURPLE
CITY: this was reserved for the personal use of
the emperor. The only servants allowed into the
compound were eunuchs, who would pose no threat to the
royal concubines. **today site in ruins** Lunch at
local restaurant followed by the Sightseeing tour to
Tombs of the Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
TU DUC TOMB:
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 pavillions 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.
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. Overnight in Hue.
Day 5 : Hue - Danang
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Excursion on Huong Giang River to the Thien Mu Pagoda
with boat trip - THIEN MU PAGODA: just outside of Hue,
on the bank of the Perfume River, was a hotbed of
anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Behind
the main sanctuary of the pagoda is the Austin
motorcar, which transported the monk Thich Quang Duc
to the site of his 1963 self-immolation's. Lunch at a
local restaurant.
By vehicle from Hue to Danang - Journey south along
Highway 1 past the Hai Van Pass, and Lang Co.
HAI VAN PASS: the pass crosses over a spur
of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the
South China Sea. It is an incredible mountainous
stretch of highway with spectacular views.
LANG CO: has a pretty, island-like stretch
of palm-shaded sand with a crystal-clear lagoon on one
side and many km of beachfront facing the South China
Sea. Sightseeing Danang - Vietnam's fourth largest
city marks the northern limits of Vietnam's tropical
zone, boasting a pleasant year-round climate.
CHAM MUSEUM: founded in 1915 by the Ecole
Francaise d'Extreme Orient, the open-air collection of
Cham sculpture is the finest in the world. Many of the
sandstone carvings are breathtaking.
CHINA BEACH: made famous in the American TV
series of the same name, it stretches for many
kilometres north and south of the Marble Mountains.
During the American War, soldiers were airlifted here
for 'rest and relaxation'.
MARBLE
MOUNTAINS: consist of 5 stone
hillocks, once islands, made of marble. Each is said
to represent one of the five elements of the universe.
The largest and most famous, Thuy Son, has a number of
natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been
built over the centuries. When the Champas ruled this
area, these same caves were used as Hindu shrines.
Overnight in Danang.
Day 6 : Danang - Saigon
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Transfer for morning flight from Danang to Saigon.
Sightseeing Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown) - Saigon is
the largest of Vietnamese cities, and one will see the
hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere. There
are street markets, pavement cafes and sleek new cafes
and pubs. The city churns and bubbles. Yet within this
teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless
traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To
the wet of the city is district 5, the huge Chinese
neighbourhood called Cholon, which means 'Big Market'.
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL: built between 1877
and 1883, is 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: this is a French-style
building with its glass canopy and iron frame right
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 1908, also known as
"Hotel de Ville" at the northern end of
Nguyen Hue Boulevard. With it's ornate gingerbread
facade it looks like the town hall of a French town.
**view from outside only**
WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM: collections of weapons
and photographs from 2 Indochina wars are exhibited
along with the original French 'Guillotine' brought
here in the early 20th century.
BEN THANH MARKET: this is the central
market of Saigon and the market and the 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.
BINH TAY MARKET: is Cholon's main
marketplace with much of the business here being
wholesale.
THIEN HAU PAGODA: built by the Cantonese
congregation in the early 19th century. The pagoda is
one of the most active in Cholon and is dedicated to
Thien Hau. It is said that she can travel over the
oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever she
pleases.
Overnight in Saigon.
Day 7 : Saigon
(Breakfast
and Lunch included)
Excursion to TAY NINH : this town serves as the
headquarters of one of Vietnam's religions, Caodism.
The Caodai Great Temple at the sect's Holy See is one
of the most striking structures in all of Asia and was
built between 1933 and 1955. The area's dominant
geographic feature is Nui Ba Den (Black Lady
Mountain), which towers 850m above the surrounding
plains.
Important notice: shortly before and during the annual
TET festival (Vietnamese New Year) the daily ceremony
of the priests in Tay Ninh may be cancelled without
prior notice. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon : continue proceeding to - 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, shelter and weapon
factoriesDug in hard laterite by hand tools without
the use of cement, this amazing network was never
discovered.
Drive back to Saigon and transfer directly to the
airport for evening departure flight.
Prices in USD per person
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Package
Class
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Price
per person in half-twin by private
car/coach with guide in the party of
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Single
Supplement
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1
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2
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3-6
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7-9
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10-15
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15+1
free
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Tourist
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760
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530
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450
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298
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292
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288
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70
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Standard
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850
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580
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480
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350
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335
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330
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120
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First
Class
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910
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640
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570
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415
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405
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400
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160
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Superior
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950
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660
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595
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445
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435
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430
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190
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Deluxe
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1,090
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820
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750
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600
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595
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590
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300
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Prices are Includes :
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6
nights accommodation basing on twin sharing at
specified hotels with daily breakfast.
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All
transfers and land transportation in private
vehicles.
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Local
English or French speaking guides. / Entrances
fees +sightseeing as indicated.
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Half
board meals at local restaurant as mentioned on
the program.
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Private
boat for sightseeing in Halong Bay and Perfume
river.
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Domestic
air tickets with airport tax: Hanoi - Hue /
Danang - Saigon.
Prices
are Excludes :
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International
Airport taxes (In Saigon: USD12/ person).
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International
air ticket.
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Drinks
and personal expenses and other meals not
mentioned on the program.
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Visa
for Vietnam
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