11/29/10

12 days - Exploring Vietnam by tourist train - Railroad travel

$1,169/person
Day 01: Ha Noi arrival (D)
Upon your arrival in Hanoi. Guest will be met, picked up at Noi Bai International airport by driver and Tour Guide, transfer to Hanoi, visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, former palace of Governor, one Pillar Pagoda Unique in form of lotus blossom, continue to visit : Temple of Literature dedicated to Confucius, Hoan Kiem Lake . Cyclo-ride to Hanoi old quarter with 36 streets, the heart of old Hanoi with narrow streets lined with shops. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02: Ha Noi - Ha Long (B-L-D)
Departure for Halong, en route, visit handicrafts workshop Hong Ngoc. Arrival in Ha Long, Boarding a cruise for 5 hours in the extraordinary Halong Bay the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 islands and islets of all sizes, mostly limestone mountains that arise dramatically from the sea by its natural beauty, Halong Bay is considered one of the wonders of the world. The legend is that a dragon descended to quench and finding it beautiful the place is no longer left. Its scales today rocks wooded dot the bay. Since then, It has been called "Bay of descending Dragon" (Ha Long). Lunch on board then proceeds to the Ha Long City. Dinner and overnight in 3 *** Hotel in Halong.
Day 03: Halong - Hoa Lu - Ha Noi (B-L/-)
Route to Ninh Binh to visit Hoa Lu through Thai Binh for the discovery of the Halong Bay in land. Boat trip in the mid-land rice fields, visit the caves of Tam Coc. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit to ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century and temples dedicated to Kings Dinh & Le. Back in Ha Noi. After Dinner you will enjoy Water puppet show . Overnight in 3*** hotel in Hanoi .
Day 04: Hanoi - Hue (B-L/-)
Visit beautiful Museum of Ethnography, Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake. Lunch in town. PM free for shopping. Dinner in town. 19h00 or 23h00 Boarding to air-conditioned sleeper train to Hue. Overnight on train.
Day 05: Hue (B-L-D)
Arriving in Hue in the morning. Visit the imperial city (Hoang Thanh) to the 13 feudal kingdoms Nguyen (1802-1945). Lunch at restaurant. Visit the tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Minh Mang, discovery market lively Dong Ba which offers a wide selection of local products. Royal dinner dress where you can sample local specialties. Overnight in 3***hotel in Hue .
Day 06: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B-L-D)
Cruise on the Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady) containing several Buddha. Then route to Da Nang by the pass of the Clouds, photo stop at fishing village of Lang Co located at the foot of the Hai Van Pass. Continuing road to Hoi An to discover the ancient city of Hoi An, a mixture of old Chinese architecture, Japanese and Vietnamese, which was a port of international trade, the most busiest commercial port in Asia until the eighteenth century, visit its ancient houses and old Chinese temples. Dinner and overnight in 3*** Hotel in Hoi An .
Day 07: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang (B-L-D)
Back to DaNang toVisit marble mountain (marble work), beautiful Cham Museum in Danang. Transfer to Da nang station to boarding of air-conditioned sleeper train to Nha Trang. Dinner on board. Transfer city of Nha Trang. Overnight in 3 star hotel in Nha Trang 
Day 08: Nha Trang (B-L-D)
Transfer to visit aquarium on Tri Nguyen, take boat trip to visit Island Mieu and then HonTam (island of silkworms) and relaxation with the possibility of swimming. Back in town for lunch. PM visit to Cham Ponagar tower and Long Son Pagoda. Dinner and overnight in Hotel
Day 09: Nha Trang - Da Lat (B-L-D)
Road to Da Lat through lush vegetation. En route, visit Yang bay water. Visit church Coho of the Rooster, the old rail way station Trai Mat, the botanical gardens of Da Lat. Walk around the Xuan Huong Lake. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 10: Da Lat - Saigon (B-L/-)
Visit the local market, Tuyen Lam Lake, and a pretty pagoda on Lake Truc Lam and road through rubber plantations, coffee and typical town of Bao Loc. Lunch at restaurant in Bao Loc. Continuous road to Ho Chi Minh formally called "Saigon". Dinner and overnight in 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 11: Saigon (B-L/-)
Visit the Chinatown: Binh Tay market, Thien Hau Temple, the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Lunch in town. Discover the city with the central post office to architecture metal (late 19th century) style Eiffel, Notre Dame Church (building of red brick neo-Romanesque), the Reunification Palace, the old colonial workshop Craft lacquer. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 12: Saigon - Departure (B)
Free for last minute shopping until transfer to airport for departure back home.
-  Fare for this tour: 1,169 USD/person 
- Single supplement: 300 USD
+ The above tour fare INCLUDED:
- Transfers & transportation by air - conditioner van or bus for the whole program
- Accommodation in twin sharing room in hotels of category 3*** hotel
- Main meals as indicated in program.
- Cruise in Halong Bay and other places in program
- Entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the program
- Shows mentioned in the program - Local tourist guide speaking your language
- Train tickets for all routes mentioned in the program
+ The above tour fare EXCLUDED:
- International and domestic air tickets - Any services not expressly specified in the program.
- Air port taxes and overweight luggage - Vietnam visa approval letter & Visa stamp fee at airport.
- Travel insurance, beverages and tips to local driver and Tour guide
NOTE
We can change the arrival and departure airport in the tour to meet your schedule

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