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Classic Vietnam Beach and cultural tour14 days - Combining the must see sites across Vietnam with a relaxing stay at a beautiful tropical beach resort....
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Day 1 Hanoi Arrive at Hanoi Airport where you will meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. This evening we will have a tour briefing at your hotel with your guide before we enjoy our dinner at one of the city's finest restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi (B) Day 2 Hanoi This morning we tour Hanoi's charming French colonial boulevards, visit the ancient Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, and his family home and museum to learn more about his amazing life. Next we have a choice of visiting the Museum of fine arts or the Hoa Lo Prison museum (better known as Hanoi Hilton). In the afternoon we take a tour around Hanoi by cyclo, driving through the lively Old Quarter, which is a series of 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade their wares the way they have done for centuries. We visit a historic house in Ma May street that's typical of dwellings in the Old Town and then walk through Hang Be market to the famed water puppet theater for an evening show. Overnight in Hanoi (B) Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Today, we journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder Halong Bay, stopping along the way to take photos of the impressive countryside. Arriving at Halong, we board our traditional style deluxe junk and set sail around the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. We'll also visit a cavern filled with marvelous rock formations and row a sampan into the tranquil Luon lagoon. If the temperature is favourable we can enjoy a swim in the opal water caressing Titov Island. Staying overnight on board the boat is a must-see experience to enjoy the panoramic views and magical scenery across the bay as the sun sets. (B, L, D) Day 4 Halong -Hanoi In the morning we continue sailing Halong Bay until after brunch. Disembark around 11:30am and transfer back to Hanoi with a stop at the 500 year old Bat Trang Pottery Village. The village is famous for producing the best pottery in Vietnam and art produced here is shipped all over the world. We'll walk down the narrow roads to the family workshop where we have a chance to meet the reputed artist Le Minh Ngoc, who received many honorable awards for his works and see the art he produces in unfinished stages and the final products. Then we will explore the village further and have a class on throwing a pot on a potter's wheel which we will be able to take home as a souvenir. Last we will head to the market at the front of the village to see all of the different beautiful ceramics that the village produces. Overnight in Hanoi. (Brunch) Day 5 Halong -Nha Trang Today we leave Hanoi for the picturesque coastal town of Nha Trang. Nha Trang is the ideal place for beach lovers with its long palm-fringed sandy beach, turquoise waters and scenic island. Enjoy the rest of the day lazing on the beach. Overnight in Nha Trang. (B) Day 6 Nha Trang Spend a morning cruising amongst tropical islands through turquoise water, enjoying swimming, snorkeling and seafood. Afternoon visit Po Naga Towers, the remnants of Cham Kingdom and Long Son Pagoda. Later have opportunity to visit the lively Dam Market and the vibrant beach front streets. Overnight in Nha Trang. (B, L) Day 7 Nha Trang Free at leisure in Nha Trang to relax on the tropical beach and explore the resort.(B) Day 8 Nha Trang Free at leisure in Nha Trang.(B) Day 9 Nha Trang Free at leisure in Nha Trang.(B) Day 10 Nha Trang Free at leisure in Nha Trang.(B) Day 11 Nha Trang - Saigon Today we fly to Saigon late morning. In the afternoon we will have a tour of the city's architectural highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, French Post Office, Reunification Palace and colonial Dong Khoi boulevard etc… Overnight in Saigon.(B) Day 12 Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels We start the day with a drive out of the city to see the Cu Chi amazing tunnel system built by Communist guerillas during the Vietnam War. We then head for Tay Ninh to witness the noon services of adherents of the Caodai Sect, which is held in a beautiful edifice called Holy See Temple. After we have a tasty lunch of "Pho" noodle soup in a local restaurant 'Pho 24' before returning to our hotel in Saigon. (B, L) Day 13 Saigon - My Tho - Mekong Delta Today we enjoy a day trip to My Tho to sample life on the Mekong River. My Tho is a prosperous town of 170,000 inhabitants, famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. We'll ride in a local boat on the criss-crossing water ways to see the orchards on Phoenix Island, where local handicrafts and sweets made from coconut are produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional live music and song performances whilst relaxing under the restaurant's garden canopy. Take a horse and carriage ride to a bee farm to taste some homemade honey-tea. Later we proceed by boat through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the daily life of the inhabitants along its banks. Finally we visit a fascinating Snake farm before returning to Saigon. (B, L) Day 14 Saigon - departure Departure from Saigon. Free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight (B)
Small Group Departure Dates & Price (2009 - 2010)
Prices are based upon a small group tour excluding international flights from UK. As an agent for airline consolidators, we can obtain your international flights at a competitive rate to suit your preferred departure date. Contact us to discuss your requirements. Hotel upgrade to 5-Star is available and private tailor-made tours can also be arranged.
Price Includes (The prices shown are 'per person')
Price Does Not Include
Flights: International return flight are not included in the package, however as an agent for many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain flights at competitive rate and in various class, such as BA, Singapore Airline, Vietnam Airline, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. Please ask for more details at the time of your booking. Accommodation for this tour: Carefully selected 4 star hotels. For details of our hotel collection, please visit 'Accommodation' page . Meals: As stated in itinerary, B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner Other operation fact: Arrival airport Hanoi, departure airport Saigon. Magical Indochina is a specialist operator who arrange small group tours (maximum group size 15) made up of friends, families, and like-minded people of different ages and background. We aim to create a special holiday for you to integrate important values of local culture, nature and people. Also unlike many companies we do not cancel tours and Guaranteed Departure based upon minimum 2 people. The itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of the flight available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day. Further places of interest may be visited during your stay, which will provide unique ethnic and cultural handcraft shopping opportunities. We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.
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