We had a fabulous time
Hi Trang
We had a fabulous time thank you. The tour programme went so smoothlyand the guides and drivers were excellent. The hotel loocations were all good and the lunch restaurants and food in them wonderful. We will certainly recommend you without hesitation. We are now in Phuket having a few weeks rest on the beach before returning to UK.
Thanks again for helping us have such a great time.
Best wishes
Bob and Sue Steer
Name tour : VIETNAM HOLIDAY IN YOUR EYES - 12 DAYS FROM HANOI
Ha Noi – Halong Cruise – Hue – Da Nang – My Son - Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta
ITINERARY
Day 1 : 07th Nov 2012 Hanoi Arrival
Meals: None
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Arrive in Hanoi on 7th November at 21.25 flight number QR 610
Vietnam tops list of the most attractive destinations and tours of Vietnam are diversified. Moreover, your travel in Vietnam organised by Vivutravel, will definitely be the best holiday ever. 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. Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.
Accommodation : Hanoi A1 Hotel – Superior Room
Day 1 : 08th Nov 2012 Hanoi City tour
Meals: B , L
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Hanoi without a doubt a beautiful start for your Vietnam Tours. Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi 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. 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 end Hanoi city tour with a fantastic traditional water puppet show.
Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.
Accommodation : Hanoi A1 Hotel – Superior Room
Day 2 : 09th Nov 2012 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Meals: B, L, D
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08h00 – 08h30: 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 : Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 : Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, to name a few
15h30 – 17h30 : Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 : Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 : Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around. Overnight on board.
Accommodation : Oriental Sails
Day 3 : 10th Nov 2012 Halong Bay – Hanoi - Hue
Meals: B , L
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06h00 – 07h00 : Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 : Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor
Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00
12h00 : Back to Halong city at around noon transfer back to Hanoi Vivutravel's private guide and driver are waiting near centre of Hanoi city for the transfer back to Hanoi Airport your flight with Vietnam airlines
(VN 1545/20:25) to Hue. Pick up and transfer to your hotel, evening free at leisure in Hue.
Overnight in Hue
Accommodation : Hue Queen Hotel – Standard Room
Day 4 : 11th Nov 2012 Hue
Meals: B, L
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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 "must see" 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. Return to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hue
Accommodation : Hue Queen Hotel – Standard Room
Day 5 : 12th Nov 2012 Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An
Meals: B, L
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After breakfast, 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 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. Along the way, stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world. Upon arrival in Hoi An, free to take walking tour of the Hoi An ancient town centre. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation : Phuoc An River Hotel – Superior Room
Day 6 : 13th Nov 2012 Hoi An – My Son – My Son
Meals: B, L
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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, end of your today's beautiful Vietnam Tour with visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Accommodation : Phuoc An River Hotel – Superior Room
Day 7 : 14th Nov 2012 Hoi An
Meals: B
Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam that no Vietnam Tours maker would skip, 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.
Day 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.
Accommodation : Phuoc An River Hotel – Superior Room
Day 8: 15th Nov 2012 Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: B, L
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Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport your flight with Vietnam airlines (VN 1311/ 11:30) to Ho Chi Minh city, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam. On arrival, we will do short city tour including Reunification Palace, Vietnam War musuem, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Accommodation : Hoang Hai Long Hotel – Standard Room
Day 9 : 16th Nov 2012 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals: B
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Almost everyone when traveling to Vietnam, has special interest in Cu Chi tunnels. This is the living place to learn about Vietnam and the Vietnam war. 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. Overnight in a Ho Chi Minh hotel.
Accommodation : Hoang Hai Long Hotel – Standard Room
Day 10 : 17th Nov 2012 Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta & Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh
Meals: B , L
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Today we depart from Saigon to explore Ben Tre in Mekong delta. Upon arrival at Ben Tre town, take a motor boat trip around Ben Tre river with several stops to visit a nice brick kiln where you could see how a brick be made, coconut fruits processing and some families in Cai Son and Nhon Thanh channel who make sleeping mats. Enjoy fresh fruit and green tea while relaxing at a local house. Keep continue the trip by bicycle or by taking a motor cart pass by rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch at a local house. In the afternoon, take a rowing-boat along small channels to a rice making workshop then visit an ancient house. Back to the main road for a transfer to Saigon in the late afternoon
Accommodation : Hoang Hai Long Hotel – Standard Room
Day 11 : 18th Nov 2012 Ho Chi Minh Departure
Meals: B
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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 Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam Tours with us and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Vietnam Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!
Leave Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 18th November at 11.00 flight MH 751
END OF BEAUTIFUL VIETNAM TOUR
Inclusive:
- Domestic flight (Hanoi - Hue, Danang - HCM)
- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
- Private car/mini van
- All entrance fees
- Boat Trip in Halong, Hue, Ben Tre
- English speaking guide
- Meals as per program
Exclusive :
- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Insurance
- Visa on arrival
