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Day
1 Hanoi
Upon arrive
into Hanoi, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check in and tour briefing.
If time permits we will take a short orientation tour of Hanoi. In the evening
enjoy welcome cocktails at your hotel and dinner at one of Hanoi's superb Vietnamese
restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (includes:
Dinner) Day
2 Hanoi
Today we explore
Hanoi's charming French colonial boulevards; tour the ancient Temple of Literature,
the amazing life of Ho Chi Minh visiting his mausoleum, the house on stilts and
the museum. In the afternoon we explore Hanoi by cyclo, driving through the lively
Old Quarter, a series of 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade their wares as
they have done for centuries. Tour Hanoi's old house in Ma May street and then
walking tour through Hang Be market and enjoy famed water puppet theatre. After
dinner at local restaurant we board our night train to Laocai. Overnight on train
(the cabin has 4 soft berths with airconditioner). (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch) Day
3 Sapa
Upon arrival
Laocai traveling to Sapa, bordering with China in the far north, we experience
the diversity of Vietnam minority people and stunning mountain scenery. Overnight
in Sapa. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
4 Sapa - Hanoi
Exploring
Sapa, walking through friendly villages of H'mong, Red Dzao and Zay people. We
see Sapa's amazing market and travel to nearby Thac Bac Falls and absorb the wonderful
mountain scenery. We board night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
5 Halong Bay
We arrive
Hanoi early in the morning. After morning refreshment and a tasty breakfast of
"Pho" noodle soup, we journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder, Halong
Bay. We spent the afternoon cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets
made famous in the film Indochine. After the fresh seafood on bard, we disembark
the boat and transfer to Bac Ninh. Tonight we enjoy the 'Quan Ho' Traditional
folk music during our dinner. We stay in hotel in Bac Ninh. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day
6 Danang - Hoi An
Transferring
to Hanoi airport and flying to Danang on Vietnam's central coast, we visit the
city's fascinating Cham Museum. Visit the Marble Mountain and China Beach before
traveling about 45 minutes to the quaint old merchant town of Hoi An. Overnight
in Hoian. (includes:
Breakfast) Day
7 Hoi An
This morning
we experience walking cobblestone lanes, visiting markets, historic houses and
temples. This afternoon we have a chance to try our hand at Vietnamese cooking
at restaurant Red Bridge. Boat cruise in the afternoon and we see handicraft villages
of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoian. (includes:
Breakfast) Day
8 Hoi An - Hue
This morning
we will take a bicycle ride to Hoian country side, joining a farm work with local
farmer. After lunch we take the coastal drive north crossing Hai Van Pass to Hue,
Vietnam's former imperial capital. Overnight in Hue. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
9 Hue
The next day
in Hue, travel by dragon boat along the serene Perfume River to revered Thien
Mu Pagoda. See the impressive tomb of former Emperor Tu Duc and the ruins of the
former royal residence, the Hue Citadel. Tonight we enjoy the special Hue Cuisine
with Hue Royal Music. We dress up as the Royal Members and enjoy the unique dinner.
Overnight in Hue. (includes:
Breakfast, Dinner) Day
10 Hue - Saigon
Leaving
Hue we arrive Saigon after a short flight. We walk Saigon's wide and historic
boulevards, visiting famous landmarks such as the site of Hotel de Ville, Continental
Hotel, Notre Dame de Saigon, Presidential Palace and lively Chinatown. Overnight
in Saigon. (includes:
Breakfast) Day
11 Saigon - Mekong Delta
Today
we travel deep into Mekong Delta, visiting Can Tho, the biggest city on Mekong,
exploring the intricate waterways by sampan, local farm houses and fruit orchards.
Overnight in Can Tho. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch) Day
12 Mekong Delta
This morning
after visiting Cai Rang floating market by boat, we travel further west to Chau
Doc and walk up Sam Mountain for superb view over the delta and neighboring Cambodia.
Overnight in Chau Doc. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
13 Chau Doc - Saigon
After
visiting the floating village and Cham village we return to Saigon. Overnight
in Saigon. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
14 Saigon - Tay Nihn & Cu Chi
We travel
to Tay Ninh to witness the bizarre Cao Dai Religion, and explore the amazing Communist
guerilla tunnel system at Cu Chi. Enjoy farewell dinner at one of fine city's
restaurant. (includes:
Breakfast, Lunch)
Day
15 Saigon - home
Free until
transfer to airport for departure. (includes:
Breakfast)
Small
Group Departure Dates & Price (2009)
| Ref |
Dates
| Tiwn
share (£) | |
MV |
weekly departures | From
£1160 |
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price based upon your prefered departure date. We
can also arrange private guided tours, please contact us to discuss your requirement. Price
Includes (The
prices shown below are 'per person') - All
flights within Vietnam including airport tax.
- All
airport/hotel transfers where specified (private transfer).
- Selections
of superior/deluxe (generally 4 star) hotel accommodation (12 nights) in well
furnished rooms with private facilities.
- 2
overnights sleeper train (basic, the cabin has 4 soft berths with airconditioner).
- Sightseeing
tours including entrance fee by professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Meals
as specified in the itinerary.
Price
Does Not Include
- International
flight.
- Visa
letter of ariival fee (please contact us for
details).
- Travel
Insurance.
Flights:
Iinternational return flight are not included in the package. As a agent of 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:
We include all breakfast at hotel, some lunches and dinners on tour. Special dinners
are arranged at Bac Ninh with traditional folk song & music, in Hue our guests
dress with royal costume. Other
operation fact: This tour is suitable for anyone with an average level
of fitness and mobility. However, in Sapa a amount of trekiing & walking excursion
are expected. 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 creat a special holiday for you to integrate important
values of local culture, nature and 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
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