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Dear Mr. Tuan,

Thank you for the trip through the all Vietnam. It was very interesting and amusing trip.... We learned a lot about your country, its history and wonderful people... We enjoyed local cuisine.... and perfect fruits. We had excellent rest in PhuQuoc island....... Now we successfully reached our country and are at work again. May be in the future we shall return to Vietnam... and Indochina. If we or our friends will have the idea to go to Vietnam, we will gladly recommend your company.... to arrange them the trip....

Thank you once again....

Best luck to you and your company's  workers.

Audrius  and  Rita Gradauskas,  Vilnius, Lithuania

THE BEST OF VIETNAM

Hanoi – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – SaiGon – Mekong – Phu Quoc Island

ITINERARY

03 Jan 12               Hanoi Arrival

Arriving in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: None

Hotel: Boss / Superior

http://www.bosshanoihotel.com/

04 Jan 12               Hanoi City Tour

Today we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword. We will be able to see tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture.

Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Boss / Superior

http://www.bosshanoihotel.com/

05 Jan 12               Hanoi – Halong Bay

07.45  Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by private vehicle and guide

7h30-08h00: Halong Cruise must be the most beautiful tour in Vietnam for any visitors to Vietnam. This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Vietnam Tours

11.30 – 12.15    Arrival at Hon Gai international harbor and welcome  at  Victory cafe

12.15 - 12.30     Transfer to cruise ship Welcome Drink – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins - Depart to Halong Bay

13.00 – 14.30    Enjoy local seafood at set – lunch

15.00    Transfer from Victory Cruise  to rowing boat to visit Vung Vieng fishing village – Visit the Floating village and the pearl farm. Rowers are local girls wearing traditional costume. It’s the opportunity to see the fisher’s daily life with the primary features in the charming nature

16.30 - 17.00     Relaxing on the beach, kayaking & swimming…in the clear water, beautiful and calm nature

17.00 - 18.00     Return to Victory Cruise- Continue cruising through the bay

18.00    Anchor for overnight at Ho Dong Tien area

18.30    Cooking show

19.30 – 21.00    Savor a delicious five course Set-dinner in dinning room

21.00 - 23.00   Activities: Relax on deck, Beauty Spa services, drink service available or night time fishing

21.30    Documentary about Halong bay

 Meals: Breakfast. Lunch

Accommodation: Victory Cruise / Superior

http://victoryhalong.com/vn/

06 Jan 12               Halong – Hanoi – Hue 

06.30    Enjoy sunrise over the Bay or take part in our morning Tai Chi class

07.00    Enjoy morning tea: biscuits, coffee, tea….

08.00 – 09.00    Arrive at Sung Sot grotto. Explore the most famous grotto in entire Halong Bay

09.30    Check-out cabins and settle bills – Luggage collection

10.00    Having international buffet brunch served while cruising through the bay to the pier

10.30 - 11.00     Arrival at the pier. Departure to Hanoi. Visit famous But Thap pagoda on the way, continue to the airport for the flight to Hue (VN1545K 06JAN F HANHUI HK2  2010  2120). Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at leisure.  Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Romance / Deluxe

http://www.romancehotel.com.vn/

07 Jan 12               Hoi An – Hue  

Begin your day with a boat trip on the romantic Perfume River. Explore Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. This afternoon, visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc, which was originally built as a palace retreat before becoming the Nguyen emperors' final resting place. End the day at Khai Dinh's Tomb which boasts a traditional Vietnamese design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Afternoon leaving for Hoi An along the scenic coast of central Vietnam, first ascending the Pass of Ocean Clouds for panoramic views of the surroundings.. Continue to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Hoi An Hotel / Deluxe

http://www.hoianhotel.com.vn/

08 Jan 12               Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An  

After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Drive back to Hoi An, visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Hoi An Hotel / Deluxe

http://www.hoianhotel.com.vn/

09 Jan 12               Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

Days free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Hoi An Hotel / Deluxe

http://www.hoianhotel.com.vn/

10 Jan 12               Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh  

Today, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (VN1311M 10JAN T DADSGN HK2  1030  1140) formerly known as Saigon. Begin your sightseeing tour of HCMC at the bustling Chinese district of Cholon, and continue to FITO Museum, Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, and Ben Thanh Market to see the wide variety of goods for sale. This afternoon, depending on your preference, visit either the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, and the former Presidential Palace. Finish the day with a stroll around the city's colonial architecture, including the Old Saigon Post Office, Ben Thanh Market...

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Blue Diamond / Deluxe

http://www.bluediamondhotel.com.vn/

11 Jan 12               Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh

Morning pick up from the hotel for Cu Chi Tunnels tour, en route to visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days. Afternoon drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Blue Diamond / Deluxe

http://www.bluediamondhotel.com.vn/

12 Jan 12               Ho Chi Minh – Mekong (Can Tho)

Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere. We will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip  to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to CanTho for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Golf 4 / Superior

http://vinagolf.vn/index.php/en/golfhotel/article/detail/101/tt/18/Khach-san-Golf-Can-Tho.html

13 Jan 12             Can Tho (Cai Rang Floating Market) – Phu Quoc Island

In the morning, we make a the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Around noon, transfer to Can Tho airport for the short flight to Phu Quoc VN1014Q 13JAN F VCAPQC HK2  1255  1340. Met on arrival and transfer to your resort. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Saigon Phu Quoc / Panorama

http://www.sgphuquocresort.com.vn/index.php?lang=en

14 – 20 Jan 12             Phu Quoc Island

Imagine soft secluded beaches, the water a thousand different shades of turquoise. Stunning sunsets, thunderclouds heaped on the horizon. Palm trees protruding perpendicular over the gentle waves. That's Phu Quoc. Days free at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Saigon Phu Quoc / Panorama

http://www.sgphuquocresort.com.vn/index.php?lang=en

21 Jan 12             Phu Quoc Island – Ho Chi Minh City & Flight to Hanoi (B)

Free until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh VN1014M 21JAN J PQCSGN HK2  1420  1525 and to Hanoi with VN1144C 21JAN J SGNHAN HK2  1725  1925. Upon your arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Boss / Superior

http://www.bosshanoihotel.com/

22 Jan 12             Hanoi Departure (B)

Free at leisure (check out at noon) until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

END OF SERVICE

Inclusion:

•    Domestic flights (Economy Class): Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho – Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi

•    All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

•    Hotel accommodation in double room

•    1 night on board the junk in Ha Long

•    Meals as indicated in the itinerary

•    English speaking guide (except free days)

•    Entrance fees to indicated sights

•    Boat trips in Hue, Mekong

•    Bottled mineral water during touring days (excluded on board

Exclusion:

•    International FLIGHTS

•    Drinks

•    Other meals

•    Insurance

•    Personal expenses

•    Expenses for any optional tours or activities during free time

•    Vietnam Visa on arrival: 8 USD / Person