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Vietnam Grand Tour
AXTNT - VN04
Hoi An - Hue - Saigon - Hanoi - - -
VIETNAM GRAND TOUR AXTNT-VN04
 
HOI AN - HUE - SAIGON - HANOI - HALONG- NHA TRANG - DALAT - SAPA: 14D/13N
 
DAY 01: HANOI

Arrival Hanoi by ... Meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport – Hanoi and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a Water Puppet show – an unique and traditional art of Vietnam in the world. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (D)

DAY 02: HANOI - LAO CAI

Morning, meet and transfer to visit Hochiminh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), and His former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature built in 11th century for the first university in Vietnam. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, continue to visit Historical museum–one of the finest museums in the whole countries. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple. End the trip with shopping in the Old Quarter area. Evening, free at leisure until transfer to Hanoi station for train to Laocai. Overnight on train.(B/L)

DAY 03: LAO CAI - BAC HA MARKET - SAPA

Upon arrival at Lao Cai station and breakfast at local restaurant in Lao Cai, then transfer by car for the highland town of Bacha where you can wander through the local ethnic market. Bac Ha is a centre for alcohol manufacture and at the end of a busy day at the market the menfolk can often be seen wending their merry way home. Afternoon, there will be time for a last look around Bac Ha market before driver to Sapa. Overnight at hotel in Sapa. (B/ L)

DAY 04: SAPA - LAO CAI

Morning, free at leisure, relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape from your balcony. Late morning climb up Sapa hill, only a short walk from your hotel with its mystic rock formations, are rare orchids and flowers. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we continue to visit Tavan minority village, Taphin minority village a 4–km drive on the rim of deep valley to visit Dzay and Dzao people & experience the daily life of minority people to understand their culture and customs before transfer back Laocai for train to Hanoi, Overnight on Train. (B/ L)

DAY 05: HANOI - HALONG BAY

Morning, meet at your hotel. Transfer for city tour to visit: Hochiminh mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), and his Former residence, One Pillar Pagoda, West late with Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature – the first national university of Vietnam built in 1070. Afternoon, transfer to Halong bay 180km northeast of Hanoi. You will have a deep experience about a nation whose 80 percent of population leaving on rice while moving through the countryside. Overnight at hotel in Halong. (B/L)

DAY 06: HALONG BAY - HANOI

Morning, enjoy 04 hours boat cruise on Halong bay – listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. Especially a fresh seafood lunch is prepared and served on board during cruise. Boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing. Afternoon, return to Hanoi capital & free leisure to downtown for shopping.Overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (B/L)

DAY 07: HANOI - HUE

Morning, free leisure before transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Arrival Hue, meet and transfer to hotel. Visit to the Citadel – Vietnam’s former imperial capital and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River, which divides the city and for centuries has been the inspiration for artists and poets alike to Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Overnight at hotel in Hue. (B/ L)

DAY 08: HUE DANANG HOI VAN

Morning, transfer to visit Khai Dinh Tombs, Dong Ba Market. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, transfer to Hoian and stop at Hai Van pass to sightseeing then proceed to the ancient town of Hoi An via Danang to visit to Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and china beach. Overnight at hotel in Hoian. (B/ L)

DAY 09: HOI AN

Morning, full day discover Hoian ancient town _ lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoian was ancient Town is one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century with its centuries – old houses, communal houses, uncanny pagodas constructed in Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese style and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, free leisure or relax at Cua Dai beach in Hoian. Overnight at hotel in Hoian. (B/L)

DAY 10: HOIAN - DANANG - NHATRANG

Free leisure before transfer to airport for flight to Nhatrang. Arrival Nhatrang, meet and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch at local restaurant. Take a short city tour to visit Cham tower and around area then continues to visit Cham Por Nagar Towel, Oceanique Institute, Hon Chong Promotory. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang. (B/L)

DAY 11: NHATRANG

Morning, meet and transfer to Cau Da Jetty for a full day boat cruise to Tam islet and Mun Islet. The water is clear and the marine life is diverse for snorkelling and sunbathing. Optional activities include scuba diving, jet skiing, wind surfing & parasailing on Tam Islet. Lunch at local restaurant on Island. Afternoon, free at leisure for relaxing at Nha Trang Beach. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang. (B/L)

DAY 12: NHATRANG - DALAT

Morning, meet and transfer to Cau Da Jetty for a full day boat cruise to Tam islet and Mun Islet. The water is Upon leaving Nha Trang we head south towards Da Lat, sometimes known as the “ City of Eternal Spring”. The journey will pass by the famous Cam Ranh Bay before arriving at the Po Klong Jarai Towers which represent an interesting culture and a colorful history of the Cham people. At an elevation of over 1,000 meters, the hill station of Da Lat was founded in the early year of the last century for the colonials to escape the heat and chaos of Saigon. On arrival in Da Lat we start our tour taking us through plenty of the French colonial architectures to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai, who was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of the World War II. The following sights are the Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture. O/N in Da Lat . (B/L)

DAY 13: DALAT - HOCHIMINH

The following destination of our trip is Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. This bustling metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. After an enjoyable visit to the busy Hoa Binh Market, we make our way down hill to Ho Chi Minh, traveling through the many tea and coffee plantations. The drive is long, but views are fantastic. Along the way we can make stops as we please, to stretch our legs and take some wonderful photographs. O/N in Ho Chi Minh .(B/L)

DAY 14: HOCHIMINH - CUCHI

Meet at your hotel and transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War, en route you will have the opportunity to visit local homes producing rice paper and rice wine. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon take a short city tour include Notre Dame Cathedral, Center Post Office, China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda, visit War Remnants museum, Reunification palace (built by the Cantos congregation in the early 19th) and stop at Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh. (B/L)

DAY 15: HOCHIMINH - VINHLONG

Morning, meet and transfer to Vinh Long, a town located along the bank of Mekong river. What make the trip to Vinh Long is so worthwhile is not only the town itself, but also the beautiful small islands in the river. A boat trip will bring you to the popular spots for tourist – Binh Hoa Phuoc island where land are totally given over to agriculture, especially the raising of tropical fruits. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, transfer back to Hochiminh City. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh. (B/L)

DAY 16: HOCHIMINH - DEPARTURE

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight departure.. (B)

Inclusive prices: Exclusive prices:
  • Accommodation basing on twin sharing at hotels with daily breakfast
  • All transfers and land transportation in private vehicles.
  • Local English or French speaking guides.
  • Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated
  • Private boat for sightseeing in Halong, Hue, Vinhlong, nha trang.
  • Lunches & dinners at local restaurant as mentioned in the program
  • Train: Hanoi to Lao cai/ Lao Cai to Hanoi
  • International ticket and airport taxes (In Hanoi: USD14/pax In Saigon: USD14/pax)
  • Drinks, personal expenses and meals not mentioned in the program. Visa
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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 , Melia Fortuna,Sunway BaoSon,Zephyr, Majestic, ChainsFirstEden
HalongBay Huong Hai Junk
Nha Trang Sunrise,Sofitel Yasaka Nha Trang Nha Trang Lodg Asia Paradise QueHuong,Green
Dalat Sofitel, Novetel dalat Golf III Empress Golf I Golf I Bai Dai
Sapa Victoria,ChauLong ChauLong(sup) Chau Long (sup) Bamboo,Chaulong Std
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