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Vietnam Tours | Culture Tours
Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days
Trip Code: VCT9D
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
- Private tour with English/French speaking guide
- You choose the date of departure
- Starting from Hanoi & ended in HCMC or vice versa
Start in charming Hanoi, Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance of at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.
Full day city tour Hanoi. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's many galleries. Also visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. Dine in French colonial villas converted into upscale gourmet restaurants.
Next, we board for an overnight cruise on a junk in Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape.
Next, fly to Hue, the former Imperial capital that is a quiet city renowned for the magnificent architecture of its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples, built under the Nguyen dynasty on the banks of the Perfume River.
Drive to Danang and stay several days at the beachfront Furama Resort. Nearby, see ancient sculpture in the Cham Museum or My Son, and tour Buddhist cave temples in the Marble Mountains. Visit atmospheric Hoi An a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and riverfront port town crammed with historic homes, tiny museums, cafes, and bustling silk and fish markets.
Fly from Danang to HCMC (formerly Saigon), the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's most upscale shopping boulevard with boutiques selling clothes and accessories by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual, eclectic religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Dai, a unique fusion of world religions Alternatively, spend the day cruising the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta.
Outlined Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)
Day 2. Hanoi (B/L)
Day 3. Hanoi - Halong Bay on cruise (B/L/D)
Day 4. Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Day 5. Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
Day 6. Hue - Danang- Hoi An (B/L)
Day 7. Hoi An - HCMC (B/L)
Day 8. Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temples (B/L)
Day 9. Departure (B)
Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days |
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival Hanoi airport. Transfer to hotel. At leisure.
Afternoon you will take a private walking city tour to visit local market and Hanoi Old Quarter known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds.Evening enjoy a water puppet performance. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B/L)
Full-day private city tour. The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi 's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Also on the tour - the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers' street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple and one of the city's museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay on cruise (B/L/D)
Today you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site – via the Red River Delta with 3.5 hours drive. Welcome on board for a junk cruise and set sail in the bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board your jun, enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a restaurant. Overnight on cruise.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi .
Day 5: Hanoi - Hue (B/L/-)
Transfer to airport for your noon time flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport you will be transfered directly to your hotel. This afternoon we embark on a tour of Hue City including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue - Danang- Hoi An (B/L)
Rising up in the ancient land, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Then, board a private boat for cruising the romantic Perfume River, visit Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda). Take a drive to visit King Minh Mang's tomb and King Tu Duc’ tomb. Lunch at local restaurant. Leave the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Hue to another World Heritage Hoi An Ancient town over the Hai Van pass. You stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum and handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain before arriving in Hoi An. Once in Hoi An, you will check into hotel and have some free time to explore the town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An - HCMC (B/L)
In the morning you enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Leaving Hoi An for Danang Airport to take one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
In the afternoon you embark on a city tour of HCMC (Saigon) including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office and bustling Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 8: Cao Dai Temples & Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh. Cao Dai Holysee Temple is the cathedral of the Cao Daism religion with the Divine Eye - official symbol of Caodaism. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. Time to observe the midday service.
Following lunch you will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels - Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 9: Departure (B)
There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvernir shopping until transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Cam on va chao tam biet!
Cities |
Hotels List |
Room Type |
Superior Category / 3-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Hanoi Imperial hotel
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Deluxe |
Medalion Hanoi Hotel
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Deluxe |
Halong Bay |
Dragon Pearl Junk
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Deluxe Cabin |
Huong Hai Junk
|
Deluxe cabin |
Hue |
Festival Hue
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Deluxe |
Hoi An |
Ancient House Resort
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Deluxe Gardenview |
Ho Chi Minh |
Oscar Saigon hotel
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Deluxe |
First Class Category / 4-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sunway Hotel Hanoi
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Superior |
Halong Bay |
Halong Emotion Cruise
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Deluxe Cabin |
Hue |
Saigon Morin hotel
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Deluxe River View |
Hoi An |
Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa
|
Deluxe riverview |
Hoian Boutique Resort
|
Superior |
Ho Chi Minh |
Liberty Central Hotel
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Delux |
Deluxe Category / 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi
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Executive |
InterContinental Westlake Hotel
|
Deluxe Hanoi View |
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel |
Superior |
Halong Bay |
Indochina Sails Junk
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Deluxe cabin |
Hue |
Imperial Hue
|
Deluxe Riverview |
Hoi An |
Palm Garden Resort
|
Deluxe Ocean view |
Ho Chi Minh |
Caravelle Hotel Saigon
|
Deluxe |
Sofitel Plaza Hotel Saigon
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Luxury |
Luxury Category / Luxury 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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Historical Wing
Grand Luxury |
Halong Bay |
PARADISE LUXURY
|
Deluxe Balcony cabin |
Hue |
La Residence Hotel & Spa
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Deluxe Riverview |
Hoi An |
The Nam Hai
|
One bedroom villa |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
|
Park Deluxe |
Tour price includes:
• Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
• Experienced English or French speaking guide.
• All In-tour flights as per itinerary.
• Private boat trip as per tour.
• Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
• All sightseeing tickets.
• Seasonal fruits, tissues and water on coach.
• Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
• Services charges and government tax.
• Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
• No extra charge after confirmation
• 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour price excludes:
• International flights & departures taxes
• Beverage
• Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
• Other servives not mentioned above
Group size |
Valid From Now until 30 Sep 2012
Price per person in USD in party of |
| 1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
10-14 |
Sgl Sup |
| Superior |
1,955 |
1,184 |
1,040 |
904 |
912 |
866 |
270 |
| First Class |
2,429 |
1,454 |
1,305 |
1,163 |
1,171 |
1,123 |
407 |
| Deluxe |
3,233 |
1,882 |
1,726 |
1,579 |
1,587 |
1,537 |
666 |
| Luxury |
5,833 |
3,181 |
3,026 |
2,878 |
2,887 |
2,837 |
1,666 |
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