Excellent service, excellent hotel, Emotion Cruise, Great guide and safe driver - Mr & Mrs Mason from Canada
ITINERARY FOR MR/MRS MASON
31 Oct 11 Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival, our private Vietnam tour guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.
In the late afternoon, we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show then a nice dinner of one of the best Vietnamese restaurants.
Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Dmaison / Classic
01 Nov 11 Hanoi – Halong
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
12h00-12h30: Arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf. Transfer to Halong Emotion Boat by tender
12h30: Welcome cocktail on the boat and check in to your private cabin.
13h15-14h15: Vietnamese lunch served on board, during crusing toward Ha Long bay.
14h30: Visit the Ba Hang floating fishing village by Sampan.
16h00: Cooking class by chef cook of the Emotion Boat on the sundeck.
17h30: Visit the Pearl tourist village in Ha Long bay. Available activities as :
Available activities as:
See view on sundeck, relaxing in restaurant.
Kayaking and Swimming
See and visit the daily life of local people
Or requested activities such as: Massage service ( you made contact with tour guide or reception).
18h45: Stop in row of coconut trees area for overnight.
19h30: Have buffet dinner with seafoods provided by Ba Hang fishing village.
20h00-24h00: Freely enjoying the beauty of Halong at night, join us with one of the
Optional activities:
Enjoy chatting at Bar.
Enjoy night fishing.
Relax and spend a romantic night on Emotion Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Junk: Emotion / Deluxe
02 Nov 11 Halong – Hanoi – Flight to Hue
6-6.30: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck
7h00-7h30: Start your day with a light breakfast.
7h30: Arrive in Surprise cave, explore the Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long bay.
9h15: Check out and take all luggage outside of your cabin, cruise back to the Tourist Wharf through Ha Long bay.
9h45: Have brunch and clear bills.
11.30: Back to the Tourist Wharf
11.30: Transfer by tender to the pier. Pick up and drive back to Hanoi, visit interesting But Thap Pagoda on the way. Continue to airport for your flight to Hue VN1545K HANHUI HK1 2010 2120. Pick up and transfer to your hotel, free at leisure and overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Romance / Deluxe
03 Nov 11 Hue – Hoi An
Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon, we drive to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years and for sure, Hoi An is a wonderful destination and choice for all kinds of Vietnam Tours. This scenic drive passes through the fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Upon arrival in Hoi An, free to take walking tour of the Hoi An ancient town centre. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel / Deluxe
04 Nov 11 Hoi An – Train to Ho Chi Minh
After breakfast, we visit Hoi An, one of the major trading centers of South East Asia in the 16th century, now a World Cultural Heritage Site, well-known for its ancient and remarkable architecture of mixed Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles from the 16th century.
Visit the 200 year-old Tan Ky house, Phuc Kien Pagoda, the former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful riverside market then transfer to the train station for overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Train: Reunification Express Train: Private cabin
05 Nov 11 Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Welcomed by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver. This morning, we have already arrange a mini hotel for shower and breakfast before we will start Ho Chi Minh City tour visiting the War Remnants or History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Liberty Central / Deluxe Premier
06 Nov 11 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Vietnam Holiday until Vivutravel's private guide will see you off at the airport with the sincere thanks for traveling with us and look forward to welcoming you for your next Vietnam Tours, we say goodbye!
END OF SERVICE
Inclusion:
• Domestic flights: HAN – HUI
• All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Hotel accommodation in twin/double sharing 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
• Water puppet show
• Bottled mineral water during touring days
• Train Danang – Ho Chi Minh
Exclusion:
• International FLIGHTS
• Drinks
• Other meals
• Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Expenses for any optional tours or activities during free time
• Visa 8 USD / Pax (Visa on arrival arrangement)