Vietnam family discover

Trip duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Level: Easy
Highlights: Hanoi city tour- Ha Long stay on Junk boat - Hue imperial city - Hoi An old town - Nhatrang beach - Muine beach- Saigon - Cu Chi tunnel - Saigon Water Park

This is a very relaxing trip specially designed for the family. Vietnam is perfectly suited for a comfortable family journey. Children have few inhibitions and quickly break through cultural and language barriers, particularly in Vietnam where children are highly revered. Our comfortable family trip has been specially designed for the needs of youngsters– minimizing long journeys with plenty of time on beaches.

Itinerary in Brief:

Day 1 Hanoi arrival day
Day 2 Hanoi City tour - visit highlights of Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay - Stay overnight on the Deluxe Junk boat
Day 4 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi - Morning cruises In Halong
Day 5 Hanoi - fly to Hue
Day 6 Hue boat trip on the Perfume River
Day 7 Hue transfer to Hoian, Hoian walking tour
Day 8 Hoi An free day
Day 9 Hoi An – Fly to Nha Trang
Day 10 Nha Trang, free at leisure on the beach
Day 11 Nha Trang transfer by bus to Mui Ne
Day 12 Mui Ne free at leisure on the beach
Day 13 Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel - Saigon Water Park
Day 15 Depart Ho Chi Minh City

Quotation for private trip for one family valid until 31 Dec 2007

Trip price based on 2 - 3 star hotels & resorts
Group size	2	3	4	5	6
Trip cost per adult	$1,439	$1,338	$1,262	$1,217	$1,187
Single supplement

Children policy:
Under 2 years old: Free of charged
From 2 – 5 years old: 50%
From 5 – 12 years old: 75%
Above 12 years old: Charged as adult

Note: The hotel subject to change due to the availabilities. In that case we will choose the equivalent hotel/s or resort/s

Hotel information
Hanoi: Hoa Binh Hotels
Halong : Huonghai Deluxe Junk
Hue: Ngoc Huong hotel
Hoian: Indochine hotel
Nhatrang: Hai Yen Hotel
Muine: Swiss village resort
Saigon: Saigon hotel

Note: The hotel/s subject to change due to the availabilities. In that case we will choose the equivalent hotel/s

Included
English speaking guide/s in deferent parts of Vietnam (Other languages upon requests)
All hotels accommodations based on two or three star hotels & resort/s as above
One night shared deluxe Junk cruise in Halong bay
Meals indicated in the itinerary as: 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
A/C transfers & transport by private coaches, with a reasonable supply of drinking water
Standard tourist boat in Hue
Domestic airfares: Hanoi – Hue, Hoian - Nhatrang
Entrance fees and permits to the indicated sightseeing sites

Excluded
International airfares
International departure tax (14 US$)
Visas and visa fees
Meals and beverage not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as: bar, telephone and laundry bill
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary in detail:

Day 1 Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport our guide will accompany us to our hotel. In the evening we will enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine cuisine restaurant.
Today dinner included

Day 2 Hanoi City tour
Today, we have an easy day to discover the charm of this city. We start our city tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes His Mausoleum, the Presidential palace, His House on stilts and the One Pillar pagoda. After that we go to the Hanoi Hilton (the prison where American pilots were incarcerated when their aircrafts were brought down during the war) followed by a visit to the Temple of Literature. Next follows an hour tour on a Cyclo (a pedal rickshaw) to see the old quarter. In the evening we enjoy the unique Water Puppet show.
Today breakfast and lunch included

Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay
After breakfast, we will head out for 3 hours drive to Halong Bay. Upon arriving in Halong City, we will transferred to our deluxe boat for a cruise of the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. For 2 days, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by a swim, cave exploring, Tonight we will stay over night on our Junk ( share Junk boat with other people).
Today breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day 4 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Start a great day start with a refreshing swim and a good breakfast when the sun is rising from the Bay. In the morning we make an adventure by kayak. By lunch, we’ll return to the main harbor and drive back to Hanoi.
Today breakfast and lunch included

Day 5 Hanoi - fly to Hue
At leisure in Hanoi before transfer to Noi Bai airport to take a short flight to Hue. Up on arrival in Hue, we are met and transferred to the hotel.
Today breakfast included

Day 6 Hue
Today, we embark on a tour around this fabulous city. We start with a visit to the Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. In the afternoon, we cruise a long the Perfume River on a Dragon boat to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb. To round off the day's activities, we will visit one of Hue’s many fine restaurants to sample some of the local delicacies.
Today breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day 7 Hue – Hoi An
Today, we continue south by road to Hoi An. The scenery en route is beautiful as we hug the coastline of the South China Sea before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. The journey takes about 4 hours. In the afternoon, we will have our first glimpse of Hoi An with a walking tour of the old quarter.
Today breakfast included

Day 8 Hoi An free day
Hoi An, formerly know as Faifo to early Western merchants, is a charming, small town which can be easily explored on foot. More than any other place in Vietnam, Hoi An retains the feeling of centuries past and is a favorite with all travelers. You can spend your time walking around the historic town soaking up the atmosphere or head off on a scenic ride to Cua Dai beach, about 4 km away, stopping along the way at some of the neighboring villages. There's even the chance to improve your culinary skills with a Vietnamese cooking lesson! Or find a good tailor for making clothes... One thing is for sure - there is no shortage of things to do in this town!
Today breakfast included

Day 9 Hoi An – Fly to Nha Trang
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Nha Trang. Meet with our guide and transfer to our hotel. We spend the afternoon visiting the Oceanography Museum and Cham Temple.
Today breakfast included

Day 10 Nha Trang
Free at our leisure at the beautiful beach.
Today breakfast included

Day 11 Nha Trang – Mui Ne
Transfer to Mui Ne and check in at our resort.
Today breakfast included

Day 12 Mui Ne
Today also is at leisure to enjoy the sun, sand and sea.
Today breakfast included

Day 13 Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City
Departing Mui Ne this morning, we head to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It is around 3 hours drive. We arrive in Ho Chi Minh City just before lunch and check in to our hotel. Free time at leisure in the afternoon. Today breakfast included

Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel
Today we take a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the complex maze of tunnels built during the American-Vietnam war. Discover the various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. In the afternoon, you have the choice of free time or we can arrange a trip upon request to the Water Park, History Museum or the magical and whimsical Dam Sen Park!
Today breakfast included

Day 15 Depart Ho Chi Minh City
At leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight from Vietnam.
Today breakfast included

Note:
Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. Where flights are cancelled or delayed Viet Vision Travel will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements of similar value as noted in our booking conditions.
This quotation is valid until 31 Dec 2007. Any bookings made after this date are subject to change, as local economic conditions require.
The traveling times mentioned within this dossier are approximations only. These times will vary according to weather, road, traffic or any other prevailing conditions.
This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was accurate at time of writing. However it DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and Viet Vision Travel.