ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1:     HANOI ARRIVAL
DAY 2:     HANOI
DAY 3:     HANOI – HA LONG
DAY 4:     HALONG – HANOI – HOIAN  
DAY 5:     HOIAN
DAY 6:     HOIAN
DAY 7:     HOIAN - SAIGON
DAY 8:     SAIGON
DAY 9:     SAIGON – DEPARTURE
 

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to Ha Noi , Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI

Morning, we enjoy a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. This complex  also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam. Afternoon, city tour to visit Hanoi Opera, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple, enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre then take an hour Cyclo ride around the trading area take an hour Cyclo ride around the trading area and stop at ANAM spa & massage for a health treatment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI – HA LONG

  08:00     Transfer to Halong via vehicle (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.
 With a quick rest stop en route, you will reach Ha Long City. Arrival in Halong at 11:30
12h15:     Check-in registration, Boarding on Junk. Welcome drink is served12h45:     Start cruising
13h00:     Have lunch board
13h30:     A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island,visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach.
17h30:     Relax and enjoy sunset
19h30:     Enjoy dinner on board.
21h00:     Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise or similar in Halong

DAY 4: HA LONG – HANOI – DANANG (FLIGHT 1HR)

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay's landscapes. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the Bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and  gentle breeze.
7:00     Have breakfast
7:30     A morning cruise to visit Man's head island. Tortoise island. Visit to Bai Tu Long bay.
10:00   Arrange luggage and check out then have lunch on boat.
11:45   Come back to the pier then transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Danang.
After 1 hour flight, we arrive at airport-Danang. You will be welcomes by our tour guide and driver.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Resort in Danang

DAY 5: DANANG – HOIAN

Morning, half day city tour to visit  Hoian Ancient Town - was declared a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO in late 1999. It  is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are  plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are  the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon, drive back Danang and stop to visit Cham Museum.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Resort in Danang

 

DAY 6: DANANG

Full day free at leisure

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay at Resort in Danang

DAY 7: DANANG – SAIGON (FLIGHT 1HR)

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for domestic flight to Hochiminh by…
Arrival Saigon, meet our guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Saigon

 

DAY 8: SAIGON –  CITY TOUR

Morning, take a half day city tour Sai Gon city tour to visit to War Crime Museum which features a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam's wars with the both the French and Americans. Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office , former US Embassy, Cho Lon including the Thien Hau Pagoda. The district is home to the city's 400,000 Chinese and has many beautiful temples and pagodas. During our tour we will also visit the Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai), one of the most interesting pagodas in Vietnam.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight Stay at Hotel in Saigon

DAY 9: SAIGON - DEPARTURE

 Leisure time until transfer to airport for flight departure.
Meals: Breakfast.

Price Include:

• 7 nights accommodations at top 5 stars Luxury hotel with daily breakfast based on twin sharing
• One night accommodation on board in Halong based on twin sharing
• Domestic airfare for flight from Hanoi – Danang – Saigon
• Private transportation with English speaking guide.
• Private boat for sightseeing as stated in the program.
• Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated.
• Vietnamese food at luxury restaurant as mentioned in the program
• Gov’t tax and service charge.
• Mineral water is available (free)
• Vietnam Visa Approval letter (free)
• Vietnam Traditional Gift (free)

Price Exclude:

• Visa on arrival, Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
• Surcharge for booking during Chinese New Years from 20 – 30 Jan 2012: US$ 15/ pax/ day
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve

Accommodation

• Luxury A: Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Hotel in Hanoi, Violet Cruise in Halong, Fusion Maia Resort in Danang, Park Hyat Saigon Hotel in Hochiminh
• Luxury B: Hilton Hanoi Hotel or Inter Continental West Lake Hotel in Hanoi, Ginger Halong Cruise or Paradise Cruises in Halong, Furama Resort in Danang, Caravelle Hotel or Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel in Hochiminh