Essential Vietnam is specially designed for people who keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. This new Vietnam tour covers all must-see places in Vietnam, from b"/>

Ho Chi Minh City


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Essential Vietnam

Essential Vietnam is specially designed for people who keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. This new Vietnam tour covers all must-see places in Vietnam, from bustling Saigon and Hanoi to the enchanting port town of Hoi An and finally the majesty of Halong Bay. It is also easy to extend your holidays to neighbor countries.
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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel; the rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city


Day 2: Mekong Delta (B/ L)

After breakfast we travel out of Ho Chi Minh city and spend full day floating through waterways on an exploration of the lush Mekong Delta region. Upon arrival Vinh Long province, we will boat through the lush green vegetations of the canals to an orchard, where you leave boat for a delicious lunch complete with a local delicacy – the Elephant’s Eye Fish. Continue taking a boat trip to Cai Be floating market which offers great insight into the daily lives of the locals along the rivers and canals.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city – Hoi An (B)

This morning begins a walking tour of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. We visit the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedal, and the War Remnants Museum. The afternoon is free for further exploration of the city until take a short flight to Da Nang and then transfer to ancient town of Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An


Day 4: Hoi An (B)

In the morning, we will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the lively local markets.
The afternoon is free to relax or hire a bicycle to ride to the Cua Dai beach nearby.

Overnight in Hoi An


Day 5: Hoi An - Hanoi (B)

After breakfast we transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi, the charming capital of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, we start our city tour with visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating to 1070. We then explore the fascinating Old Quarter of Hanoi by cyclo, a series of 36 ancient streets named after the traditional products they sell. We continue walking around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son pagoda before enjoy a performance of the unique art of traditional water puppetry.

Overnight in Hanoi


Day 6: Halong Bay (B/L)

This morning we travel east to Halong Bay, one of natural wonders of the world. We will enjoy a four-hour cruising among some of the 3,000 limestone islands that rise out of the sea, and explore spectacular Heavenly Palace Grotto and Driftwood Cave. A superb seafood lunch will served on board. We come back Hanoi in late afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi


Day 7: Hanoi Departure (B)

Free at leisure in Hanoi until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

(B): Breakfast
(L): Lunch
(D): Dinner


Hotels to be used:

In Hanoi:
Deluxe: Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel/ Sheraton Hanoi Hotel/ Melia Hanoi Hotel or similar
Superior: Zephyr Hotel/ Sunway Hanoi Hotel/ Fortuna Hotel/ Serenade Hotel or similar
Standard: Jasper Hotel/ Majestic Salute Hotel/ Galaxy Hotel/ Hoa Binh Palace Hotel or similar
Economy: Hong Ngoc Hotel/ Gia Bao Hotel/ Flower Hotel or similar

In Hoian:
Deluxe: Golden Sand Resort/ Victoria Hoi An Resort/ Palm Garden Resort or similar
Superior: Hoian Beach Resort/ Hoian Trails Resort/ Hoian Riverside resort or similar
Standard: Ancient House Resort/ Hoi an Hotel or similar
Economy: Vinh Hung 2 Hotel/ Hoai Thanh Hotel/Thuy Duong 3 Hotel or similar

In Ho Chi Minh City:
Deluxe: Caravelle Hotel/New World Hotel/ Sofitel Plaza Saigon Hotel/ Renaissance Riverside Hotel/ Legend Hotel/ Equatorial Hotel or similar
Superior: Kim Do Hotel/ Rex  Hotel/ Continental Hotel/ Park Royal Saigon Hotel/ Windsor Plaza Hotel or similar
Standard: Bongsen 1 Hotel/ Palace Hotel/Vien Dong Hotel/ Metropole Hotel/ May Hotel/ Thang Long-Oscar/ Tan My Dinh II Hotel or similar
Economy: Empress Hotel/ Chancery Hotel/ Saigon Hotel/ Elios Hotel or similar


* All hotels are subject to availability


PRICE:
 
Pick a grade Adult rate (subject to the group size)
    For departure from
01 Jan 09 to 30 Sep 09
 
       
  Economy from $ 1,039
(Twin sharing)
Single supp: $ 171
 
       
  Standard from $ 1,190
(Twin sharing)
Single supp: $ 305
 
       
  Superior from $ 1,411
(Twin sharing)
Single supp: $ 512
 
       
  Deluxe from $ 1,539
(Twin sharing)
Single supp: $ 649
 
       


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Days:>= 5 days
Price:1000usd - 2000usd
Start from:  Ho Chi Minh City

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Name: DiscoverMekong

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