Vietnam Deluxe Journey

Saigon - Me Kong Delta - Cu Chi - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Ha Long - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi

Trip duration: 16days/15nights Luxury Packages
Level: Moderate
Group size: Private only 1 person and above

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrival Saigon
Day 2 Saigon – City tour
Day 3 Saigon – Mekong Delta
Day 4 Me Kong Delta – Saigon
Day 5 Saigon - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 6 Saigon - Danang – Hoian
Day 7 Hoi An
Day 8 Hoi An - Sanctuary My Son
Day 9 Hoi An – Free day
Day 10 Hoi An – Hue – City in the afternoon
Day 11 Hue – Boat trip along Perfume River
Day 12 Hue - - Fly to Hanoi - Hanoi city tour
Day 13 Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc
Day 14 Hanoi – Ha Long bay (Overnight on the deluxe junk)
Day 15 Ha Long bay – Hanoi
Day 16 Hanoi departure

Vietnam deluxe journey This luxury trip covers most of the highlights of Vietnam . It goes from the hustle and bustle of Saigon, the legendary Cu Chi tunnels, to the lush green rice basket of Vietnam, the Mekong delta. Added to these is the charming town of Hoian, the culture city of Hue, the majestic Halong Bay National Heritage Site. Vietnam deluxe journey - Vietnam premium travel hotel

Included
English speaking guide/s (Other languages upon requests)
All hotels 4 - 5 stars accommodations
All meals indicated in the itinerary (15 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches,1 Dinner)
A/C transfers & transport by private coaches, with a reasonable supply of drinking water
Boat cruising in Halong, in Hue and in Mekong Delta
Domestic airfares: Saigon – Danang, Hue - Hanoi
Entrance fees to the sightseeing indicated

Excluded
International airfares
International departure tax
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

TRIP PRICE BASED ON 4 – 5 STAR HOTEL and RESORT:

Saigon: Majestic Saigon 5*hotel
Can Tho: Victoria Cantho 4*hotel
Hoi An: Golden Sand 4*hotel
Hue: La Residence 5*hotel
Hanoi: Wuoman: 4*hotel
Halong Bay: Huong Hai cruise

Group size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Price In US$/per person	$3,060	$2413	$2266	$2145	$2092	$2047	$2014	$2034	$2010	$1991	$1975	$1962
Single supplement				$1404

Day 1 Arrival Saigon
Upon arrival at Saigon airport, you will be welcome by a guide from Viet Vision Travel and transferred to our hotel in the center of Saigon. Once there you will be at your leisure and have time to relax. In the evening we will dine on wonderful Vietnamese cuisine at a fine restaurant in Saigon. You will then spend the night at the hotel (Dinner included)

Day 2 Saigon – City tour
Today we have full day to explore the highlights of Saigon including Notre Dame Cathedral, the General Post Office, the Formal Presidential Palace and the Museum of War Remnants.
After lunch we will head to the center of China town to visit Binh Tay market, Thien Hau temple, and Ben Thanh market. We will stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon. (Breakfast & Lunch are included today)

Day 3 Saigon – Mekong Delta
This morning we leave the city for the Mekong Delta. We arrive at Cai Be town, well known for it's floating market. We take our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals. After vsiting some of the local cottage industries, we then go on to see a lovely Bonsai garden before a fabulous lunch. We continue our exploration toward the township of Vinh Long. From here we continue our bus journey to Can Tho. Overnight at Can Tho. (Breakfast & Lunch are included)

Day 4 Me Kong Delta – Saigon
After breakfast we start our trip with a boat cruise to Cai Rang, and then on to the floating markets of Phong Dien, where there will be hundreds of boats loaded with fruit, vegetables and fish jostling for trade. We will visit the lush orchards and will be treated to a variety of delicious tropical fruit. This will be followed by an afternoon drive to Ho Chi Minh City. (Breakfast)

Day 5 Saigon - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi Tunnels
Following our breakfast we will head to the legendary Cu Chi tunnel. After that we will go to Tay Ninh to visit the most attractive temple in the south of Vietnam, the holy see of the Cao Dai religious sect. The religion is a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity, with a bit of Islam. (Breakfast & Lunch are included)

Day 6 Saigon - Danang – Hoian

We take the morning flight to Danang then visit the Cham Museum in Danang, where there is a display of fine artifacts of the Cham people. We then visit China beach and a marble crafting village. Later we will explore the charming little township of Hoi An with its old houses and temples. We will stay overnight at a hotel in Hoi An (Breakfast included)

Day 7 Hoi An

In the morning we can enjoy the walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Old town, visit FuKien assembly hall, the 200 year old Tan Ky house, the Japanese cover bridge, Hoi An Museum, and the handcraft workshops. (Breakfast included)

Day 8 Hoi An - Sanctuary My Son

We drive to visit the holy land My Son. This is a former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled central Vietnam. It is one of four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam. At the end of the day you will be at your leisure to do your endless shopping in Hoi An. Overnight stay in Hoi An (Breakfast included)

Day 9 Hoi An – Free day

Today we are free and at our leisure. (Breakfast included)

Day 10 Hoi An – Hue – City in the afternoon
We embark on a Northern bound journey to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. On the way we stop on the spectacular Hai Van Pass. The journey takes about 5 hours. In the afternoon we will have our first glimpse of Hue to visit the Forbidden Purple City and Dong Ba market. Tonight we will join the Traditional Music show in the boat on the Perfume Pagoda. (Overnight stay at a hotel in Hue includes breakfast)

Day 11 Hue – Boat trip along Perfume River
Today we will take a boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit the picturesque Thien Mu, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. Also worth visiting are the tombs of the former Emperors Minh Mang. You will be free to enjoy your leisure in the afternoon. (Breakfast)

Day 12 Hue - - Fly to Hanoi - Hanoi city tour
We will take a flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi in the morning we will be transferred to our hotel. We take the City tour after that to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which includes his Mausoleum, the Presidential palace, his House on stilts and the One Pillar pagoda. Then we visit the Temple of literature. After lunch we visit the impressive Museum of Ethnology, the finest museum in Vietnam. We follow this with a walking tour of Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening we can enjoy the unique Water puppet show. We will stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi. (Breakfast & Lunch are included)

Day 13 Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc
We leave Hanoi for Hoa Lu, which was the capital of Vietnam since the 10^th century. We will spend about one hour here to visit the King Dinh and King Le temples. We then move on to the picturesque setting of Tam Coc. After lunch we take a 2 hour rowing boat trip along the Boi River. This makes for a truly unforgettable experience. There is an overnight stay at a hotel in Hanoi. (Breakfast & Lunch are included)

Day 14 Hanoi – Ha Long bay (Overnight on the deluxe junk)
We depart Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, which is now one of four World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam. Upon arriving in Ha Long City we transfer to our private boat for an amazing cruise of Ha Long Bay, and if the weather permits, we will have the opportunity for a swim in the crystalline emerald waters. The trip would not be completed without a sumptuous seafood lunch on board. Dinner will be served and you will spend overnight on board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included)

Day 15 Ha Long bay – Hanoi
Rising early you can hear the sound of the ocean coming to life for another lovely day. We will have our breakfast over sunrise before more exploration of Ha Long bay by junk and then by rowing boat to the lagoons. We will visit Luon cave, and the floating villages. We then sail to explore the Bay and have a fresh seafood lunch on board before approaching Ha Long wharf. We will return to Hanoi at around 03:00PM. There is an overnight at a hotel in Hanoi. (Breakfast & Lunch are included)

Day 16 Hanoi departure
Transfer to airport for your departure flight home. (Breakfast included)

NOTES:
Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other 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 overnight sleeper trains used on this trip are the most comfortable available although they cannot be compared to those of European standard. Please note that whist we always endeavor to secure soft sleeper berths on overnight trains there may be occasions when we are unable to do this due to circumstances beyond our control. In these situations we will secure the best available class.
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 the time of writing. However it DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and Viet Vision Travel.