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Vietnam
Emotion 16days 15 nights |
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Ho
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Hue
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Trip
Duration :
16days &
15 nights |
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Rate:
USD 1,353 -
Per person twin sharing |
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Price Validity still : 30th Sept 2007 to 1st
Oct 2008 |
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Hand
in Hand Travel & Tours
make your
own personal travel itinerary and
sharing with group. Pleased
Contact
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discuss your travel plan with our travel
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Hanoi , Sapa, Bac Ha, Halong Bay, Cat Ba
Island, Hue, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi
Tunnel, Tay Ninh, Mekong Delta
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This is the comprehensive alternative to our previous trip
and shows you
Vietnam
in close-up. It's not just a change of
direction; this trip packs other
adventurous days into the itinerary.
We'll explore Hanoi, the colorful hill
tribes of Sapa, visit Halong Bay and Cat
Ba before making our way south via Hue,
Hoian to Ho Chi Minh City.
VIETNAM
EMOTION
This is the comprehensive alternative to our previous trip
and shows you
Vietnam
in close-up, from top to bottom. It's
not just a change of direction - this
trip packs another adventurous week into
the itinerary. We'll explore Hanoi,
Halong Bay and visit the colorful hill
tribes of Sapa before slowly making our
way south along stunning coastline to Ho
Chi Minh City. |
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL - HANOI (B)
On arrival at
Noi Bai Airport, you are met and
transferred to hotel. Ha
Noi , Vietnam's
capital, is a stylish and gracious city
that retains an unique old world charm
and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial
architecture. The many lakes and parks
make for relaxing atmosphere. If time
permits we embark on a cyclo for a short
excursion through the bustling old
quarter streets named after the specific
goods once offered for sale at these
places. O/N in Ha Noi. |
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DAY 2 : HANOI CITY TOUR - EVENING TAKE A
TRAIN TO SAPA (B)
08:00 AM in the morning our Tour guide meet at the your Hotel
and transfer to City tour with a visit
to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the
mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi
Minh, the Presidency Palace, Ho Chi
Minh's house on stilts and the One
Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back
to the foundation of city. Heading out
of this area, we continue seeing
Hanoi with the Temple of Literature well
known as Vietnam's first university, the
Museum that displays an excellent
collection of artifacts illustrating the
Vietnamese history and the peaceful lake
of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. We
follow the trip to the impressive
Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to
Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities, some of
which we will see on our forthcoming
days. In the evening, we enjoy a
performance of Ha Noi's famous water
puppets. Trip end after puppets show.
Evening take a night train to Lao Cai -
Sapa. O/N on board is comfortable cabin
with soft sleeper. |
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DAY 3: SAPA (B) |
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On arrival at Lao Cai train station pick
up and driving to Sapa (1,5 hr)
After checking into hotel in Sapa we can soak up the fresh
climate as much as we want by spending
time to wander around. The ethnic people
are frequently seen in this hill town
and small vendors along the street sell
local textiles and handicraft.The range
of Phan Si Pan boasts
Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an
alpine feel to the area surrounding this
hill station. Today we have enough time
to visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where
the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho
ethnic minorities converge from the
nearby mountainsides and valleys to
trade their goods and buy provisions. We
then get well off the beaten track as we
embark on a walk to explore this
beautiful mountain region. Along the way
we traverse several rustic villages and
see many mountaineers doing their daily
works such as logging, herding buffalo
and tilling the field. The blend of
verdant mountain backdrop and colorful
population makes for an unimaginable
view. O/N in Sa Pa. (B) |
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DAY 4 : SAPA - BACHA
( Sunday market in Bac ha)
Upon leaving Sapa we set off on our scenic drive through the
border town of
Lao Cai
to the colorful Sunday Market at Bac Ha.
This market also attracts a wide variety
of ethnic minority groups including the
Variegated Hmong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi
and Tay. They still retain their old age
cultural traditions and are recognizably
distinct from each other by their dress.
The experience of this congregation is
colorful and unique. After the market we
enjoy a walk around the area, visiting
the Hmong King’s former residence and
Ban Pho where the villagers make the
potent local maize alcohol. O/N in Bac
Ha. (B) |
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DAY 5: BAC HA - NIGHT TRAIN TO
HANOI
Morning after breakfast you have to
trekking up to Ban Pho village its
beautiful the village og H'mong people
and afternoon
journey begins as we depart Bac Ha Town and pass
through the green and rugged mountain
scenery to train station for depart to
Hanoi ,
O/N train (B)
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DAY 6:
HANOI - HALONG
On arrival
at train staion our guide pick
up to then breakfast after that
we enjoy a half day city tour starting with the Ho Chi
Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum
of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the
Presidential Palace , Ho Chi Minh’s
house on stilts. Close to this site is
the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins
date back to the foundation of
Hanoi. We follow this with a trip to the
Temple of Literature, well known as
Vietnam’s first university and the
History Museum which displays an
excellent collection of artifacts
illustrating the Vietnamese history. The
peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem and the
bustling Dong Xuan Market are also
visited before we depart for Halong Bay,
stopping en route at the Dong Trieu
Pottery village. O/N in Ha Long. (B)
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DAY 7: HALONG - CATBA
Heading out of town we embark on a boat for seven hour cruise
to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay.
Views of sailing junks navigating past
over 3,000 limestone islands and out
crops jutting out of the clear and
emerald water of the bay are nothing
short of spectacular. These limestone
karst formations are littered with
beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves.
Along the way we will anchor for a
leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an
enjoyable visit to one of the many
hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
After a huge seafood lunch on board we
weave our way towards Cat Ba Island and
also have time for another swim. O/N in
Cat Ba. (B,L)
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DAY 8: CATBA -
HANOI
The impressive way to catch your first glimpse of Cat Ba is a
walk along the seaside at dawn. Today
you have a half free day to explore Cat
Ba Island on your own pace. There are
various options to choose from, some of
which are rowing a tiny boat, kayaking
or visiting the national park. These
optional activities are not included;
however our guide is on hand to advise
you with invaluable information. We
regroup at our hotel in the early
afternoon and travel by ferry to Hai
Phong, the biggest port town of northern
Vietnam. On arrival in this town we
board our awaiting vehicle for a two
hour drive back to Hanoi, arriving in
time to see a performance of Hanoi's
famous water puppets. O/N in Ha Noi. (B)
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DAY 9:
HANOI - DANANG - HOIAN
( flight )
An early morning transfer to airport for an hour flight to
Danang. On arrival we are greeted and
driven a short distance to Hoi An which
was originally a Cham seaport but has
been influenced down centuries by a
myriad of traders from various cultures.
There are plenty to see in this
tranquil and delightful town, some of
which are the famous Japanese Covered
Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200
years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong
Pagoda and the vibrant market. We visit
these sights on an enchanting walking
tour past many low tiled houses
scattered along the small streets, and
assembly halls which reflect the town's
multi-cultural past. O/N in Hoi An. (B)
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DAY 10: HOIAN -
HUE
The following destination of our trip is
Hue, the former imperial capital of
Vietnam. After breakfast we depart for
Hue, stopping en route to visit the
sensational Marble Mountains , the China
Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang.
This structure is home to
Vietnam's largest collection of Cham treasures. The winding
roads begin as we make our way up the
spectacular Hai Van Pass. At the top of
the pass we stop to admire a fantastic
view north to Lang Co and south to
Danang. Arriving in
Hue we see the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden
City. This royal residence was all but
destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive;
however it is still fascinating to walk
among the ruins. O/N in
Hue. (B) |
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DAY 11:
HUE
The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu which now becomes
the symbol of
Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are
not to be missed. We include these in a
half day cruise on the
Perfume River which also gives us a
taste of the scenic countryside as well
as an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum
of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil
setting of gardens and lakes. After an
impressive boat trip we take a walk to
the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a
wide variety of local goods and
handicrafts. Along the way we pass many
fantastic eating spots, all ideal for
visitors to sample some local
delicacies. O/N in
Hue.
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DAY 12:
HUE - HO CHI MINH
( flight )
After breakfast we have time to further explore the town
until transferring to
Hue Airport
for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
This metropolis, contradiction of its
northern counterpart, is crowded with
bikes and motorbikes, excited by
numerous shopping area and sidewalk
cafés. Upon arrival we start our tour of
Ho Chi Minh with a visit to the
Reunification Palace which was the
former residence of the President of
South Vietnam until end of April 1975.
Close to this sight are some of the best
French colonial structures including the
Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon
Post Office. We also visit the Jade
Emperor Pagoda, the War Remnant and
the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Here
anything and everything is for sale! O/N
in Ho Chi Minh. (B) |
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DAY 13 : HO CHI MINH -
TAY NINH - CU CHI - HO CHI MINH
Today we drive north to visit the head quarter of Cao Dai
sect in Tay Ninh. This religion was
founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2
million members. On arrival we see the
ornate temple and attend the fantastic
mid-day service when the followers fill
the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol
of the curious combination of the
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Afterwards we continue to the famous Cu
Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground
network constructed by Vietnamese
fighters during the long struggle for
independence. The tunnels contained
hospitals, plus accommodation and
schools, and were used as a military
base for the Vietcong in the American
war. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B)
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DAY 14 : HO CHI MINH -
MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH
Heading out of the town, we travel by roads to the Mekong
Delta,
Vietnam's
largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho
we embark on a boat navigating around
the intricate small canals in the delta
region, which is a great way to observe
the local lifestyle close-up and catch a
view dotted by many islands. The
exciting excursion will pass the lush
green vegetation before arriving at the
famous Unicorn Island. Here we have
opportunities to stroll around an
orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and
enjoy wonderful traditional music. The
next stop of our trip is Ben Tre
Province to visit some fascinating local
industries. After feasting on a huge
lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping
off along the way to see the beautiful
Ving Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon,
Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed
with sacred temples and mysterious,
narrow lanes. O/N in Ho Chi Minh. (B,L)
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DAY 15: HO CHI MINH – TODAY IS FREE FOR
SHOPPING BEFORE ONE DAY FOR DEPARTURE. |
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DAY 16: HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE
There is a free time for you to relax or further explore Ho
Chi Minh. The trip ends after your
transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for
departure. (B) |
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Hotels in
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Group Size
First Class
2 pax US$ 1.353/Per person
HOTEL IN
USED:
Moved your
mouse click for check the hotels
In HCM City
Sai gon Chancry Hotel***
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Pho Hoi Riverside Resort*** ;
In Hue
Hue Queen Hotel***
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In Hanoi Majesticsalute
hotel 3***
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In Sapa
Khanh Hai Hotel***;
In Ha long bay
Ha Long Spring Hotel*** |
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Group Size
Superior
Class
2 pax US$ 1.452/Per person
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In HCM City ;
Rex Hotel****In Hoian;
Vinh Hung hotel &resort***;
In Hue
Sai gon Morin**** ;
In Hanoi Zephyr
hotel,
Sunway Hote
4*** Hotel;
In Sapa
Victoria Sapa Resort hotel**** ;
In Ha long bay
Ha Long pearl hotel**** |
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Tour
cost includes: |
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Transportation in private air-conditioned
vehicle with driver + Meal as mentioned: B =
breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner +
Accommodation: twin sharing room at the
below mentioned hotel or similar one +
English or French speaking guide + Entrance
fee to indicated sights +Boat trip in Halong,
+ Train ticket soft sleeper with air-
condition +
Domestic Air ticket flight from Hanoi to Da
Nang , and Dang flight to Ho Chi Minh
City |
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Tour
cost does not include: |
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Drinks
, Meals and not mention on program , tip
.. personal expenses ... |
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Other optional Tours : |
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Hanoi
- Ha Long bay junk cruise 03days 02 nights
package tour $167/per person
The
World Heritage road
Hanoi - Halong bay - Hue - Da nang - Hoi An
- Sai Gon 07 days 6 nights.
7days/6nights Exploring hidden North and Sapa
20days/19nights -Real
Vietnam Journey
15days/14nights
Vietnam an impression Journey
5Days Vietnam Heritage Road
17days/16nights
Adventure Mountainous landscape with Hill Tribe
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