Day 01:Hochiminh arrival
(D)
Greet and meet upon your arrival at the Hochiminh airport. You will be
transferred to the hotel. Tonight we will go to sample the Vietnamese
culinary delights. Overnight at Park Hyatt hotel in Hochiminh city.
Day 02:Hochiminh city tour - Cuchi Tunnels (B,L)
Today we will do the tour
with visit Independence Palace and War crime Museum, BenThanh market,
China town. In the afternoon, drive to the famous Cu Chi tunnels.
This network of over 200 kms of tunnels became legendary during the
1960's. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in
that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30-40
kms from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon
to the Cambodian border. Return to Saigon. At leisure.
Overnight at
Park Hyatt hotelin Hochiminh city
Day 03:Mekong Delta (B,L)
Today we will have a
trip to Mekong Delta, the trip starts at 08.00 a.m. We drive through
Mekong Delta to to Caibe,
floating
market where we board our private boat for a cruise along the mazes of
bobbling laden bazaar.
boat through the lush green
vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a
delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits.
Enjoy Mekong Detla style lunch in lush vegetation. Continue our way for
another cruise to visit bonsais gardens and meet with local peole and
sample their local culture and get insight into Detla life. Afternoon
return to Saigon
Overnight at
Park Hyatt hotel in Hochiminh city
Day 04:Hochiminh – Hue (B,L)
This morning you are tranfered to airport for your flight to Hue,
departs at 06:30 am. you will be greeted and transferred to our hotel.
After a freshen-up and breakfast we embark on a visit to Hue Citadel
which contains great enclosure and forbidden purple city - a replica of
Imperial City in Beijing. We continue our excursion to Thien Mu pagoda,
overlooking Perfume river. A visit to splendid Tuduc royal tomb will
complete our trip to Hue.
Overnight at la Residence de Hue.
Day 05: Hue – Danang –
Hoian (B)
En
route to Hue via Lang Co beach, Hai van pass and Marble Mountains.
Visit to Cham Museum in Danang. Arrive to Hoian, check in hotel. Free at
leisure. Overnight at The Nam Hai resort in Hoian.
Day 06: Hoian walking (B)
Today will have a lovely walking through the old town of Hoian visit old
houses, temples and bridges. Visit Hoian market. And free leisure.Overnight
at The Nam Hai resort in Hoian.
Day 07: Hoian(B)
At
leisure.
Overnight at The Nam Hai resort in Hoian.
Day 08: Hoian - Danang - Hanoi(B)
B
reakfast
at the hotel.
Transfer
to Danang airport for the flight to Hanoi. Arrival transfer to Sofitel
Metropole hotel. At leisure. Evening water puppet show. Overnight at
Sofitel Metropole hotel.
Day 09:
Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)
8h30am pick up from the hotel for a a lovely drive
through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Arrive at Emeraude
Pier. Welcome by Emeraude staff
12.00 - 13.00 Welcome cocktail and check in on board
the Emeraude.
13.00 - 18.00 The Emeraude cruises through Halong Bay
passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc
Mountains and a floating fishing village.
13.00 - 15.00 A Vietnamese buffet lunch is served
between 13.00 and 14.30 in the Emeraude restaurant
15.00 - 16.00 There is an optional guided visit to
Sungsot Grotto (Grotto of Surprises), weather and tide permitting.
Option of afternoon tea with pastries on the sundeck or in the
restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
16.30 - 18.00 Anchor near Trinh Nu & Hang Trong,
Swimming, Kayaking.
19.00 - 21.00 Vietnamese buffet dinner is served in
the Emeraude dinning room,
Optional BBQ on the Sundeck
Accommodation and overnight on board. The Emeraude
anchored between breathtaking Trinh Nu and
Hang Trong Cave,
Halong
Bay. Overnight Emeraude Cruise
Day 10: Halong bay - HanoiB)
06.30 Tai Chi Class (optional)
07.00 The Emeraude sets sail once again
through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay
07.00 - 08.30 European buffet breakfast is served in
the Emeraude restaurant
08.30 - 09.30 Check out.
09.30 - 10.00 Disembark at Emeraude Pier.
10.00 - 10.30 Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi.
02.00 - 03.00 Drop off at the hotel.
At leisure to walk to the lake and do nice shopping
little things.
Tonight we will enjoy water puppet show.
Overnight at Sofitel Metropole hotel.
Day 11:
Hanoi city tour (B)
Arrival Hanoi early in the morning. Transfer
to the hotel for breakfast
City tour to visit the city highlight including
Ho Chi Minh Complex which includes the
Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace, the One
Pillar Pagoda and the Museum. (Optional attend
the cooking class in Hanoi) Continue onto
Vietnams first University, The Temple Of
Literature, built in 1070. Visit the Museum of
Ethnology Enjoy one hour cyclo tour through the
Old Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to do further
Shopping of nice mottley different things along
Hangbong str, Hangai str, To Tich and Bang Bac
str.
Overnight at Sofitel
Metropole hotel.
Day 12: Departure (B)
Free morning.
Transfer to airport for your departure flight
home
Trip includes
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All
accommodation on double basis with daily breakfast -
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Meals as
indicated
Ø All
transfers/ transport
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Tours with
entrance fees, boat cruise, transfers and English speaking guide
Ø
Flight
Hochiminh – Hue – Hochiminh/or Hanoi
Ø
Domestic
airport taxes.
Trip excludes
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International airfares & airport taxes
Ø
Pre/post
trip arrangement
Ø
Visa arrangement
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Travel
insurance
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Meals not
indicated
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Other
personal expenses
Ø
Tips and
gratuities
Trip
cost: in USD and per person
US$2359 per person
Deluxe Hotels
HoChiMinh: Caravelle
Hotel***** Deluxe room
Hue: La Residence de Hue****
Deluxe room
Hoian: Palm Garden Resort*****
Deluxe Beach front room
