Vietnam

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Tour Name:               Vietnam Adventure

Tour Length:             15 Days/14 Nights

Activity:

Price:                             $2648.00
 

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B =full breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

Day 1: Hochiminh City and arrival

Arrive at Tan San Nhat airport - Hochiminh city. We are met by our tour guide & driver and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel in HCMC.
(Superior room at Liberty 4 hotel)

Day 2: Hochimhin City - Cu Chi tunnels (B/L/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Cu Chi to visit the underground tunnels. In the afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. We continue on to the French colonial structures including the Notre Dame cathedral, the Old Central Post Office, and a tour of the War Remnants Museum. We end the city tour with Ben Thanh market, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight at our hotel in HCMC.

Day 3: HCMC - My Tho - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for My tho. Take a leisurely boat ride through the Bao Dinh natural canal which is bordered by rows of traditional stilt houses and fruit plantations. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. We then take a boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadows of the water coconut trees before visiting a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. After an easy stroll through the fruit plantation on Thoi Son Island, we take a rowing boat along the creeks before returning to My Tho by motor boat. Proceed to Can Tho. Transfer by motor boat to a small village in Cai Rang district. Check into your riverside cottage. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to go cycling or stroll around the village to experience the rural lifestyle of the Mekong Delta people. Join a family as they prepare dinner for us. This evening we will enjoy traditional folk music with your neighbours. Overnight in your riverside cottage.

Day 4: Phong Dien - Cai Rang - Hochiminh city (B/L/_)

After breakfast, we take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien floating market which is at its busiest at this time of day. We continue to follow the small channel system and visit a rice noodle making village. We visit a second floating market (Cai Rang) before breaking for lunch. We return to Ho Chi Minh City via Vinh Long to visit the local snake market. Overnight at our hotel in HCMC.

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Day 6: Hochiminh City - Vung tau (B/L/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Saigon river side for express boat to Vung Tau (9: 00-0: 15 ). Pick up a transfer to the hotel. Transfer to the hotel. Free day at your leisure to stroll around this beautiful coastal town. Overnight at our hotel in Vung Tau. (Deluxe room at the Rex hotel)

Day 7: Vung Tau - Long Tan - Vung Tau (B/L/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we visit the Long Tan Cross, (site of a major battle site where 18 young Australians lost their lives; see our section “battle of Long Tan”) and the Horse Shoe before moving onto Long Phuoc Tunnels. We hold a small service to recognize the sacrifice of the Australians at this time. After lunch, we visit Nui Dat (SAS Hill) before returning to Vung Tau. Overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 8: Vung Tau (B/_/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Vung tau to sightsee or hire a scooter and visit the many coastal attractions. Overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 9: Vung Tau - HCMC - Danang (B/_/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Vung Tau jetty for boarding to Ho Chi Minh City on the express boat (8: 00 - 9: 00). Pick up at the Saigon river, transfer to Tan San Nhat airport for boarding to Danang on flight VN 324 (11: 20 - 12: 30). Pick up and transfer to Hoi An ancient town. Hoi An is renowned for its clothes and textiles shopping. It is also one of the quietest towns in Vietnam as cars are not allowed in the main streets. Overnight at our hotel in Hoi An. (Deluxe room at the Sea & Sun hotel)

Day 10: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L/_ )

Breakfast at the hotel. Following an early start with the morning market, we depart for My Son to visit the Cham Holy land which is World heritage listed. We have the chance for evening stroll around the town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and Chinese pagodas. . Overnight at our hotel in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An (B/_/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day for you to just relax on the beach, take a bike ride or wander through Hoi An for some final shopping. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12: Hoi An - Danang - Hanoi (B/_/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Danang airport for boarding Hanoi on flight VN 314 (14: 20 - 15: 30 ). Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Transfer to our hotel in the city centre. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and lies on the red river, about 100 kms from its mouth. Hanoi boasts beautiful architecture, traditional restaurants and great markets.

Day 13: Hanoi City tour (B / L / _)

After we have breakfast at the hotel we visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda. Lunch today is at a local restaurant. This afternoon our tour takes us to the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, Tran Quoc pagoda and Quan Thanh temple. We then take a Cyclo ride around the old quarter streets from Hang Dau to Hang Gai. Tonight we have the opportunity to view a traditional water puppet show overnight at our hotel in Hanoi. (Deluxe room at the Nam Hai hotel)

Day 14: Hanoi - Halong (B / L / D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we depart for Halong through the Red River Delta. After a transfer to the “Dragon's Pearl” we enjoy a welcome drink and a splendid lunch of local seafood. We begin a 4-hour cruise of the bay through the amazing limestone karsts before taking a walk through Sung Sot, the "Amazing Cave". There is ample time for swimming and sunbathing (weather permitting), as the Dragon's Pearl anchors for a night in the Bay. Tonight we enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner in the beautiful restaurant before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Day 15: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)

Early risers can enjoy an energizing swim in the cool, calm, quiet of the overnight anchorage. A buffet brunch is served from 07:30 to 09:30. The cruise then continues, passing more interesting formations such as Titot and Soi Sim Beaches, Ngon Tay (Finger) islet, Thien Nga (Swan) islet and Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks) islet on the return to Halong City. Disembark at Halong Tourist Wharf for the return to Hanoi. Overnight at our chosen hotel in Hanoi.

Day 16: Hanoi - Departure (B/_/_)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free for shopping until transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure.

What’s Covered and What’s Not:

The land component includes a fully escorted 16 day tour comprised of the following:

• Australian Tour leader and Local English speaking guide

• All group transport in Vietnam in air-conditioned private bus

• Twin share accommodation in major cities (3-4 star)

• Guest house accommodation in villages

• Private boat trips in the Mekong

• Breakfast in hotels and villages, other meals as indicated ( B/L/D)

• Mekong Delta cruise

• Domestic airfares in Vietnam

• All side tours as per itinerary

• Entrance fees and travel permits

Not Included:

• International airfares / Domestic Australian airfares

• Passport and Visa costs

• Travel Insurance (compulsory)

• Vaccinations if required

• Meals and Alcohol

• Museum visits / additional activities not included in itinerary

• Tips and gratuities

• Single supplement if required