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11/29/10

18 days - Vietnam culture & Historical relics

$1,559/person
Day 01: Ha Noi arrival (-/-/D)  
Pick up at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi - Vietnam by your guide. Transfer to town. Stop at the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, discovery one pillar pagoda (built in 1049). Lunch at restaurant. Visit the Temple of Literature built in 1070 dedicated to Confucius. Discovery Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Jade Mountain, located in the middle of the lake. Cyclo-ride in the old quarters of 36 old streets. Dinner and overnight 3*** hotel in Hanoi.
Day 02: Ha Noi - Hoa Binh - Son La (B-L-D)
Departure for SonLa through the beautiful valley Mai Chau , discovery stage of life of ethnic Thai province of Hoa Binh. Continue on road to son La. During the trip, visit ethnic villages and plantation hills of tea. Check in hotel in Son La.
Day 03: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (B-L-D)
After breakfast, Departure for Dien Bien Phu - a province in the northwest of Vietnam. On the road, stop over to see the magnificent panoramic view on the bottom of a valley or to enjoy calm and senery of rice fields. Dien Bien Phu is located in the heart of the valley Muong Thanh, which means "Heavenly". For Thai people, it is considered the cradle of their civilization. Even for the world against France, Dien Bien Phu battle was a test of the total defeat of French forces in Indochina shipments. Visit rice field Muong Thanh. Dinner and overnight at Dien Bien Phu Valley.
Day 04: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau (B-L-D)
Continuation of visit Dien Bien Phu. Visit the museum and the former French penal colony built in 1908 which was deported a large chamber of Vietnamese revolutionary, Eliane Column 1, Bunker General of Castries. Lunch before the start for Lai Chau. Dinner and overnight in Lai Chau.
Day 05: Lai Chau - Sa Pa (B-L-D)
Departure to Sa Pa, during the colonial road 4D.Visit minority villages and markets mountainous. Continuing road to Sapa, at an altitude of 1.750m - a climate ideal for holidays and discovery of nature, the life of ethnic minorities North Vietnamese. Walk in the market at night of the city, known as "Contract of Love" (if Saturday night) the most typical of Vietnam minority, a great meeting place for all villagers. Dinner and overnight at 3 stars hotel in Sapa.
Day 06: Sa Pa - Bac Ha - Ha Noi (B-L-D)
Road to Bac Ha (130km from Sapa). Visit weekly market Bacha (if Sunday), discovery stage of life H'Mong flowers Bac Ha. Lunch at Bac Ha. Walk through the village before Do Trung excursion boat on the river Bai Chay bridge Nhai. Return to Lao Cai for dinner. Boarding in the cabin air-conditioned sleeper train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Day 07: Ha Noi - Ha Long (B-L-D)
Arrival morning. Breakfast before leaving for Halong. Embankment on junk boat in Halong extraordinary - classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1994. The bay is dotted with more than 3,000 islands and islets of all sizes in the Gulf of Tonkin which most of the limestone mountains arise dramatically from the sea by its natural beauty, Halong is considered one of the wonders of world. Cruises for a tour of the bay with caves or the possibility of swimming. Lunch on board .Dinner and overnight on Cruise.
Day 08: Ha Long - Hanoi (B-L/-)
Getting up early to see the magnificent beauty of Ha Long Bay. Cruise to the Bay Bai Tu Long. Lunch before leaving the Junk to Ha Noi. On the road stop at Hai Duong for refreshment. Dinner and enjoy Puppet on water. overnight at 3 stars hotel in Hanoi.
Day 09: Hanoi - Hoa Lu (B-L/-)
Route to Ninh Binh. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the X century and temples dedicated to Kings Dinh & Le. Continuing road to Tam Coc. Lunch at local restaurant. A magical walk to the rhythm of flat-bottomed boats rolling over water, you prevail in the beautiful caves Tam Coc (3 caves) dug by Nature under the high karts monoliths. For 3 hours, a Taoist landscape prints, quiet and peaceful, takes place before your eyes. Back in Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Ha Noi - Hue (B-L-D)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Lunch in town. Visit the Imperial citadel (Hoang Thanh) to the 13 feudal kingdoms of Nguyen dynasty(1802-1945), the pagoda Celeste Dame, discovery of Dong Ba market built in the French period. Dinner and overnight at 3***hotel in Hue.
Day 11: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B-L/-)
Departure for Hoi An. Visit the city with the Fujian sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau, the museum of antiques, the Japanese bridge built in 1593 allowing access between the neighborhood and Japanese & Chinese quarter, the Tan Ky house whose architecture is a striking example of the integration of Sino-Japanese influences in local style, market and the port. Hoi An was a bustling port in the fifteenth century when docking ships and junks of all countries (Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese .)Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang - Buon Me Thuot (B-L-D)
Back to Da Nang to visit marble mountain (marble work), beautiful Cham in Danang. Then transfer to Danang for flight to Buon Me Thuot , the heart of the central highlands populated by a mosaic of ethnic groups. Upon arrival, route to Lake in a bucolic landscape of hills dotted with villages of the minority M'nong visits village Jun. In the evening performances of dances and gongs for M'nong. Overnight at minorities house on stilts.
Day 13: Buon Me Thuot - Lak Lake - Nha Trang (B-L-D)
Excursion boat on the placid waters of Lake then ride by elephant to a village of ethnic Jun. Lunch at Buon Me Thuot and back to Nha Trang on route through scenic mountains. Dinner and overnight in 3*** star hotel in Nha Trang.
Day 14: Nha Trang (B-L/-)
Tourist boat cruise to visit Nha Trang Bay, Hon Tam island. Lunch, and in the afternoon, Visit Long Son Pagoda, Tour Cham and market Dam. Dinner at local restaurant and over night at the hotel in Nha Trang.
Day 15: Nha Trang - Saigon (B-L-D)
Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Discover Ho Chi Minh city, in colonial times, it was the capital of Cochin: former colonial, with the municipality and the central post office in metal architecture (late 19th century) style Eiffel, Notre Dame Church de Saigon ( building of red brick neo-Romanesque), the Reunification Palace (former Norodom Palace), the Dong Khoi Street, former Catinat Street; municipal. Overnight in 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 16: Saigon - Cai Be - Mekong Delta (B-L-D) 
Departure to Cai Be and the beautiful lake scenery of the Mekong Delta. Embarking on board the sampan Bassac. Lunch and rising Mekong during lunch and then Nicolai canal and river Mang Thit between villages, orchards and colorful scenes of life in the river. Walks in a village and meeting with residents. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 17: Can Tho - Saigon(B-L/-)  
Breakfast on board and then landing on canoe ride in the heart of the floating market of Cai Rang My Tho colorful and lively. Visit of a traditional house in Binh Thuy. Lunch at the edge of the river and back to Ho Chi Minh. Farewell dinner and over night in 3***hotel in Saigon.
Day 18: Saigon -Departure back home( B)  
Free for last minute shopping until transfer to the airport for departure back home.
Quotation: 1,559 USD/person - Single supplement: 480 USD
Tour price included: Pick up and Transfers inland listed in the program, Accommodation in twin sharing room in hotels of category 3*** hotel , Meals mentioned in program. Cruise in Halong Bay and Mekong delta, Entrance fees to sightseeing places in the program and shows mentioned in the program, Local Guide speaking your language, Domestic air tickets and train tickets.
Tour price excluded: International flights to and from Vietnam, Any services not expressly specified in the program, Airport Taxes , The visa fee. Travel insurance, beverages and tips to local driver and Tour guide
Note: B= Breakfast- L = Lunch- D = Dinner 
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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