Itinerary Details

(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City on Arrival - Welcome Dinner

Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Int'l Airport, our guide will welcome you and transfer you by private car to a hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City for check in. The rest of the day is at leisure then enjoy welcome dinner at our local restaurant before staying overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double or Twin City View Room)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

After breakfast at hotel, we will go to Hoc Mon district to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Back to the city for lunch after 4 hours excursion. In the afternoon, visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market for shopping. At night: stay overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double or Twin City View Room)

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Tour – Late Flight to Da Nang – Private Car to Hoi An (B/L)

Heading out of the bustling city, we drive along rice field to My Tho which is one of the Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continues to Unicorn island. Here, you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. (Optional short biking before lunch). Have lunch at a typical countryside garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy "mill" and some other local industries in Ben Tre province.  Drive back to Ho Chi Minh for a late flight to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoi An town 35km away. At night: stay overnight at a hotel in Hoi An (Basing in  Deluxe Double or Twin City View Room)

Day 4: Hoi An – Walking Tour (B/L)

In the morning, you will walk to visit ancient tiny town Hoi an. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. It is time for you to go shopping or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river of Hoi An. Free time in the afternoon for optional visit or beach relaxation. At night: stay overnight at the hotel in Hoi An (Basing in  Deluxe Double or Twin City View Room)

Day 5: Hoi An – Private Car to Hue – Hue City Tour (B/L)

We will transfer to Hue in the morning with a visit to Cham Museum on the way. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to King Minh Mang tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. At night: overnight in Hotel in Hue (Basing in  Deluxe Double or Twin River View Room)

Day 6: Hue – Fly to Hanoi - Hanoi City Tour - Water Puppet Theatre (B/L)

After breakfast, our guide and private car/mini van will transfer you direct to Hue Airport to catch flight to Hanoi. Upon arrive to Noi Bai Airport, our guide with private car/minivan will welcome & transfer you direct to Hotel in Hanoi City Center for c/in. Then the city tour will be started from hotel to visit Ho Chi Minh's Complex with Mausoleum, Museum, President Ho Chi Minh Stilt's house where Uncle Ho lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. Next, move to One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and tower built in the middle of square lake. After that, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple, which are on the shore of West-Lake. Then continue to visit the Temple of Literature which is well known as the Vietnam's first University and the place dedicating to Confucian. After lunch, continue to visit the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem (Restored Sword Lake) with its sacred Ngoc Son Temple, then a short walking in the Old Quarter Streets will give you the opportunity to go shopping. Finish the tour at around 4.00 pm. Then connecting to attend Water puppets show, the unique Vietnam traditional art. After the show finishes, return to hotel for relaxation and overnight at the hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double or Twin City View Room)

 Day 7: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay on Arrival – Over Night on Junk Cruise (B/L/D)

- After breakfast, at around 7.30 - 7.45 am, our guide and mini van will transfer you direct to Halong Bay. 
- 11.30: Arrive in Halong City. You will be welcomed by MinMax's staff.
- 12.00 – 12.30: Welcome to Halong Bay and check in on junk Cruise.
- 12.30 – 13.00: Cruise through Halong Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Coc Coc Mountains and floating fishing village.
- 13.00 – 13.30: A Vietnamese and Sea foods lunch is served in the restaurant on Junk Cruise.
- 13.30 – 17.00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, visit Sung Sot cave. Paddle from Titov beach to Luon Cave: Swimming or Kayaking. Option of afternoon tea with pastries on the Sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
- 19.00 – 21.00: Vietnamese and Sea foods dinner is served in the dinning room. Enjoy dinner on junk cruise Optional night paddle, Fishing and spending a night on Junk Cruise (Basing in Private Deluxe Double or Twin Sea View Cabin)

Day 8: Halong Sunrise Cruise – Hanoi - Lao Cai (Sapa) by Night Train (B/L)

- 07.00 – 07.30: Breakfast is served in the restaurant on Junk.
- 07.30 – 9.30:  Continue kayak exploration. Paddle from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man's head island, Tortoise Island.
- 10.00 - 10.30: Check out.
- 10.30 – 11.30: The Junk Cruise goes back to Halong city and lunch in the Restaurant. After lunch, the coach picks up and transfers you back to Hanoi. Drop you at MinMax Travel Office, tour finishes at around 16.30. Until 8.00 pm, our guide and private car picks you up and transfers direct to Hanoi Railway Station B for the 9.10 Pm night train to Lao Cai – Sa Pa. Overnight on train (Basing in First Class Soft-sleeper 4 Berth Wooden Cabin with A/C – Sharing)

Day 9: Welcome to Lao Cai- Sa Pa Hiking Tour – Cat Cat Village – Hotel Overnight (B/ L/D)

You will arrive in Lao Cai at about 5.30. Short car trip (1 hour) to Sa Pa of about 40km from Lao Cai. Check in at a hotel in Sa Pa. Relax or optional discovery Sa Pa Town by your own in the morning. After lunch, in the afternoon, 2 hours hiking to visit Cat Cat village with Waterfall, is home of a Black H'mong hill tribe, which is just 7 km from Sa Pa town. In the afternoon, return to Hotel in Sa Pa for dinner, relax and stay overnight in Hotel in Sa Pa (Basing in Deluxe Double or Twin Mountain View Room)

Day 10: Sa Pa – Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages – Lao Cai – Hanoi – Train Overnight (B/ L/D)

In the morning, after breakfast taking a Jeep trip to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, home of Dzay and Black H'Mong hill tribes. While hiking around the village, meeting and talking with local hill tribes to learn more about their daily life, customs and traditional habits. Optional in the afternoon visit around Sa Pa town or take a rest before taking Bus trip back to Lao Cai train station, dinner at Lao Cai before get on the train return to Hanoi, train departure at around 9.00 pm. Stay overnight on Train (Basing in First Class Soft-sleeper 4 Berth Wooden Cabin with A/C – Sharing)

Day 11: Hanoi – Departure Day (B)

Today, you will return to Hanoi train-station around 5.00 AM then back to MinMax Travel Office at 30/310 Nghi Tam St., Tay Ho Dt., Ha Noi for breakfast and relax until our guide and private car will take you from our office direct to the Noi Bai Airport to see you off on your journey home or more visit other countries. End of your Journey!

Tour and Pricing Options

Hotel Class


Price Per Person (in U.S Dollar)

Minimum 02 Person

Single Supplement

Rates are Valid Until April30th, 2013

Hotel (2*)

1,366.00

+ 308.00

Hotel (3*)

1,566.00

+ 496.00

Hotel (4*)

1,932.00


+ 650.00

Hotel (5*+)

Please Consult Our Sales Staff for Prices & Details

Children From 5–11 Years Old

75%

Children Under 5 Years Old

Free Of Charge

Children Over 11 Years Old

Full Charge

Private Tour

Please Consult Our Sales Staff for Prices & Details

Note: Rates are valid until April 30th, 2013 by Vietnam Culture Travel. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

* The prices above are based on the hotels on the VietnamCultureTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, Vietnam Culture Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy' refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above.

                   THE SPECIFIC HOTELS & JUNK CRUISES WILL BE USED IN THIS PACKAGE TOUR:

 

 Hotel Class

Hotel (2*)

Hotel (3*)

Hotel (4*)

Hotel (5* & +)

HCMC Hotels

Bich Duyen Hotel or Similar

Tan Hoang Long or Similar

Rex Hotel or Similar

Sofitel Plaza Saigon or Similar

Hoi An Hotels

Hoian Indochine or Similar

 Thuy Duong 3 Hotel  or Similar

Hoi An Trail or Similar

Palm Garden Resort, Golden Sand Resort or Similar

Hue Hotels

Orchid Hotel, BamBoo Hue Hotel or Similar

Thuan Hoa Hotel, Hue Riverside Hotel or Similar

Abalone Resort Hue, Century Hue or Similar

Imperial Hotel Hue or Similar

Hanoi Hotels

New Vision Hotel  or Similar

Tirant Hotel  or Similar

Silk Path or Similar

Sofitel Plaza, Sheraton or Similar

Halong Bay Junk Cruises

Aclass or Similar

Paloma Cruise or Similar

Indochina Sails, Paradise Cruiser or Similar

Emeraude Cruiser or Similar

Sa Pa Hotels

Mountain View, Royal or Similar

BamBoo Sapa, Royal View or Similar

Chau Long Sapa or Similar

Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa or Similar

TOUR PRICE INCLUDED:

» 07-nights accommodation in hotels, basing in Deluxe Double or Twin Room with daily Buffet Breakfast.
» 02-nights accommodation on the train, basing in First Class of Four Soft - Sleeper Berth Wooden Cabin with A/C.
» 01-night accommodation on Junk Boat base on Private Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin with A/C with Private Bath.
» Domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh City ~ Danang // Hue ~ Hanoi.
» Train tickets Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (First Class – Wooden Cabin with A/C).
» Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
» All Transportations in air-conditioned car, van or junk boat as itinerary mentioned.
» Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of the country.
» Welcome Dinner in Ho Chi Minh City
» All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
» Water Puppet Tickets – First Class.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDED:
 
» Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program.
» Visa, international flights with airport taxes.
» Personal insurance and personal expenses.