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9 Days Tour Cost
from 1Sep2010 to 31Mar2011
3* Hotels
AUD$1647 pp t/s
AUD$380 SRS
4* Hotels
AUD$1852 pp t/s
AUD$509 SRS
5* Hotels
AUD$2365 pp t/s
AUD$838 SRS
Departs daily with min two persons A short tour inclusive of the major attractions of Vietnam- Hanoi and the scenic Halong Bay, the historic, medieval town of Hoi An, Saigon/HCMC, the Mekong Delta region and the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this route you’ll experience not only the ancient heart of old Hanoi and the well-known sites associated with Ho Chi Minh, and the fine examples of French colonial architecture in Sai Gon, but also the great warmth, hospitality and friendship of the Vietnamese people. Includes: All airport-hotel transfers, 8 nights hotel accommodation, meals as indicated, English speaking local guides, entry fees to included sites, a/c coach touring. Not included: international and domestic air tickets, visas, tipping, personal expenses, travel insurance.
ITINERARY Day 1: Hanoi [D]
You are met on arrival in Hanoi and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights. Day 2: Hanoi [BLD]
Start the day with a guided tour of the city visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Stilt House, One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with a walking tour into the Old City. Day 3: Halong Bay [BLD]
A full-day excursion to Halong Bay with a 4-hour cruise amongst the over 3000 islands. Late return to Hanoi for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Hoi An [BLD]
Morning transfers and flight to Da Nang. After a brief visit to the French built Cham Museum and China Beach continue by road to Hoi An, an historic town on the Central Coast. An afternoon guided walk through the streets of this medieval town visiting a Merchant’s House, the ancient Japanese Bridge and the Pagoda
Day 5: Hoi An [BLD]
A morning visit to TraQue,a local village, for a Cooking Class which allows you to learn some local skills and meet the people. Afternoon at leisure in Hoi An. Day 6: Saigon/ Ho Chi Minh City [BLD]
Transfers and flight to Saigon and check in for 3 nights. An afternoon, guided city tour includes an orientation of the city and visits to several buildings of the French colonial period. Day 7: Cu Chi Tunnels [BLD]
A full-day excursion visits the incredible network of tunnels created by the Vietcong to infiltrate to within 60km of Saigon. On return we stop at the Tay Ninh Temple.
Day 8: Mekong River [BLD]
We drive to the Mekong River, a region of sleepy villages and green rice paddies. Explore the region by boat and canoe before returning to Saigon for dinner and overnight. Day 9: Departure [B]
Leisure time until transfer to the airport for your onward flight. |