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Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Hoi An – My Son - Hue - Hoa Lu - Ha Long - Ha Noi
(11 Days/ 10 Night)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival: (D)
You are welcomed by our guide at Tan Son Nhat airport and then are transferred to your hotel in the center of city. Half-day city tour visit Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral with the passing Ben Thanh market. Dinner & Over night in Ho Chi Minh City





Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho: (B/L)

This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the Mekong river itself as well as on the banks of the river. Start the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, along the way is green/yellow rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will board a boat for a cruise on the Mekong River with and pass the floating Cai Be market. Along the river is more exploring of the local life, the farmers and their handicraft production. The boat continues toward Can Tho, you will have a chance enjoy sunset on the way to Can Tho. Over night at Can Tho.

Day 3:
Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City: (B/L)
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is the home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, whose trading way, is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it is pumpkins, pineapples, and sugar canes. After an impressive boat trip, you are back to Ho Chi Minh City via My Tho with stop over to visit a Bonsai garden. Over night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4:
Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang – Hoi An: (B)
You will take a morning flight to Da Nang airport, then transfer to Hoi An about 35km away. Being the most tiny town of Vietnam, you can finish the visit to Hoi An by a half day walk, but Hoi An previous was an important port to Vietnam, where the Chinese and Japanese traders came to trade and live. Over night in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An – My Son: (B)
In the morning, take a private car for half day tour from Hoi An Town to My Son Holy Land, a World Heritage, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Over night in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An – Hue (B)

We will transfer to Hue in the morning, Optional, visit to Cham museum on the way. Continue to Hue through Hai Van pass, having lunch in Lang Co beach side. Arrival Hue by noon. Take a short rest before taking a visit to the Imperial Citadel of Hue. Over night in Hue.

Day 7: Hue: (B/L)
Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of the past emperors, and with Orient style, these tombs are located near the banks of Hue’s river the Perfume river. After breakfast, transfer by car to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, and then we head to suburb to visit King Khai Dinh Tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb. Come back to Hue for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, visit Imperial Citadel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue- Hanoi: (B/L)

You will take a morning flight at Phu Bai airport (Hue). Leaving the Imperial city, you will visit our current, Capital City and has been for a thousand years-Hanoi. You will have a half day Hanoi city tour to visit most of the attractions of Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake (the lake of the Restored Sword), Old Quarter streets, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. The day ends with a traditional cultural show of Vietnam, of course concerning water – Water Puppet show. Over night in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: (B/L)
From the first day of Union Vietnam to a country, our first King had established our capital on the bank of Hoang Long River. Go to Hoa Lu, in the morning you will see the remaining two temples of Dinh King & Le King. Then in the afternoon, you will reach Tam Coc. You will take a boat ride along the stream flowing through green and lush rice fields dotted with towering mountains as the backdrop. At Tam Coc, there is the temple built in memory the Tran Dynasty Kings who defeated Kublikhan's army. The bell tower predominantly stands in the front yard. The heroes are worshipped inside the temple. Later on you will return to Hanoi by car. Over night in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi - Ha Long: (B/L)
This day, you will visit Ha Long City and Ha Long Bay. A World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival at Ha Long City, you will board a sailing boat cruise around the islets, caves and grottos on Ha Long bay. While cruising, enjoy your lunch on board. In the afternoon, take a short excursion visit Sung Sot ('The Cave of Surprise') grotto and short swim (if weather permitted). Drive back to Hanoi & over night in Hanoi.

Day 11: Hanoi – Departure: (B)
Leisure time before leaving. This is the saddest day of all – the day we must say goodbye to our new friends, both local and tour members as we go our separate ways to return to our homes. We receive a group photograph, exchange contact details and catch the car to Noi Bai airport for our flights back home. See you again.

Inclusive:  
- Domestic flight economy class  (Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang and Hue - Hanoi)
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
- Private car/mini van (Airport pick up and transfer, Hoi An – Hue)
- Private junk/boat  (Mekong Delta, Phuong Tin Ha Long Boat and Tam Coc)
- All entrance fees 
- English/ French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request 
- All meals as per program.
- Thang Long water puppet shows ticket.

Exclusive:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- International flights and international airport tax on departure
- Insurance
- Personal expenses & Tips
- Vietnam Visa (this can be done with our Visa service

Things to bring: Trekking shoes, Raincoat, Insect repellent, Sun Lotion, Some medicine (if necessary).
Type of tour:             Private tour
Departure:  Every day.

Inclusive:  Private modern  air- con car/minivan , Bai Tho Deluxe Junk or superior Board and Sampan, entrance fees, speaking guide (English or French), all meals as mentioned, Hotel and home stay.

Exclusive:  Drinks, Insurance, Personal expenses, tip.

ACCOMMODATION

Place of Hotels

Mid-range
(3+*)

Superior
(4*)

Deluxe
(5*)

Sai Gon

- Empress Hotel
- Vien Dong Hotel

- Norfolk Hotel
- Grand Hotel

- Caravelle Hotel
- New World Hotel

Hoi An

- Ancient House Resort
- Thuy Duong 3 Hotel

- Hoi An Pacific Hotel
- Hoi An Beach Resort

- Golden Sand Resort

Hue

- Asia Hotel
- Hoa Hong Hotel

- Century Riverside.
- Abalone Resort

- La Re’Sidence
- Imperial Hotel

Ha Noi

-Chain First Eden
-TL Opera House

-Gouman Hanoi
- Desyloia

- Melia’ Hotel
- Sheraton Hotel

PRICE PRIVATE TOUR PER PERSON IN USD

Size of Group

2

3-4

5 - 7

8 - 9

Single Accommodation

Mid-range
(3+*)

888

789

646

590

198

Superior
(4*)

993

862

744

721

343

Deluxe
(5*)

1133

999

884

860

472

 
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