Classic Vietnam Print

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This classic tour allows you to explore the fascinating cities and towns of Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An

and Saigon. In addition, you will also be able to stay in a homestay and learn about traditional Vietnamese

ways of life, from rural life to living on the Mekong. This relaxed tour is a well balanced mix of culture,exploration and relaxation, traveling through one of Asias most fascinating countries.

CLASSIC VIETNAM

CLASSIC VIETNAM


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HighlightsStroll through the Old Quarter of Hanoi & stay in the citys finest hotel

Stay in a comfortable homestay, explore small villages and learn about

traditional rural Vietnamese life.

Cruise in style throughout the hauntingly beautiful limestone karst

islands of Halong Bay aboard a luxury Junk ship.

Take in the beautiful classical architecture of Hue

Wander through the lantern lit streets of the picturesque riverside town

of Hoi An

Take a Sampan tour of the Mekong Delta

Explore the bustling city of Saigon & take time to visit the fascinating

Cu Chi tunnels

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ITINERARY OVERVIEW

AY ACTIVITY REGION

ay 01 Depart for Hanoi

ay 02 Arrive - transfer to hotel - evening dinner at Ly Club Hanoi

ay 03 Private sightseeing tour of Hanoi Hanoi

ay 04 Transfer to homestay in Ky Son Ky Son

ay 05 Explore local villages - transfer back to Hanoi at end of day Hanoi

ay 06 transfer to Halong Bay - board Junk ship Halong Bay

ay 07 alight from Junk - transfer to Hanoi - fly to Hue Hue

ay 08 Drive to Hoi An Hoi An

ay 09 Walking tour of Hoi An Hoi An

ay 10 Transfer to airport for flight to Saigon Saigon

ay 11 Private sightseeing tour Cu Chi tunnels in morning & Saigon in afternoon Saigon

ay 12 Private excursion into Mekong Delta Saigon

ay 13 transfer to airport for flight home flying

ay 14 Arrive back in home country

Standard, Deluxe & Luxury optionsavailable - for full price info scroll

down to the end of the itinerary.

SUITABLE FOREveryone - couples & families alike.

ACTIVITY GRADINGEasy - relaxed pace throughout


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Day 1: Depart for Hanoi (Own tickets)

Day 2: Hanoi arrival (D) (the flight to be advised/Own tickets)

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, pick upand transfer to your selected hotel.

Early evening, transfer for dinner at Ly Club thatwas built in late 19 century and this Frencharchitecture building is redesigned and set in atrendy and elegant concept with a Wine Cellar,Cocktail Bar, Fine-dining Restaurant and TheatreHall.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi city tour (B)8.30AM: The day starts with visit to the complexdedicated to Ho Chi Minh - the nations founder,containing Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum (viewedfrom outside on Mondays, Fridays and afternoonsas closed), and house on stilts. This complex alsocomprises the One Pillar Pagoda , whose originsdate back to the foundation of city. Visit Tran QuocPagoda- Hanois oldest pagoda on the bank ofWest Lake.

In the afternoon, visit Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam(Temple of Literature & Vietnams first university).Constructed in 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpseinto Vietnam's past.

Take a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter streetswhich were named after the specific goods onceoffered for sale at these places.

Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake to learn about legend ofthe lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple , followed bythe Water Puppet show- a uniquely NorthernVietnamese art form depicting scenes from rurallife and episodes of national history.

Overnight in Hanoi


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!Day 4: Hanoi Ky Son Moon Garden (B/L/D)After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ky Son,around 55km from Hanoi and approx 1.5hrs driveaway.

Here you will be able to explore the local villageand learn all about local customs and traditionsfrom your hosts.

Day 5: Moon Garden Duong Lam Ancient town -Hanoi (B/L)- 7:00: Joining Yijinjing traditional exercises

- 7:30: Breakfast, then participate in burning votivemoney and gold for the deceased.

- 9:00: Leave Moon Garden and transfer to DuongLam Ancient Village, a purely agricultural villageof the Northern Red River delta where many oldhouses are still preserved.

Upon arrival, take an optional cycle tour alongtiny ancient alleys to visit Mong Phu temple inMong Phu hamlet - the only hamlet whoseoriginal village entrance gate remains intact,dedicated to national heroes. Continue ridingaround the village to discover the daily life andfarming and practices of Vietnamese peasants

After lunch, visit Ngo Quyen temple and PhungHung temple, dedicated to two national heroes.Again biking to Mia Pagoda, built in 15th century.Drive back to Hanoi for overnight.


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Day 6: Hanoi Halong Bay (B/L/D)Breakfast at your hotel and then proceed to HaLong City. Upon arrival, welcome on aboard.Enjoy welcome drink before check in. Then, seafood lunch served on board while the junk cruisespass by Thien Cung, Dau Go Caves and FightingCock Rock. Later on the cruise docks for short visitto Sung Sot Grotto. On the return, we will havesome spare time on Titop Island: Relaxing,swimming, kayaking (with extra charge), sunsetwatching etcovernight stay on Junk Ship

Legend has it that the islands of Halong Bay were

created by a dragon as it descended into the sea.

Declared a World Heritage site in 1994 by

UNESCO it is perhaps the norths premier tourist

attraction and it is no surprise given their

astonishing natural beauty. Hidden lagoons, cavesand deserted beaches are strewn throughout the

3000 odd islands, Cruising through the emerald

waters, one can hear all sorts of birdsong from the

treed hilltops of the limestone islands, adding to

the enchanting ambience of this haunting natural

wonder of the world.

Day 7 Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)Hanoi Danang/ Hue

Breakfast served while the junk cruises around HaLong Bay passes by many rocks, islets, named bytheir shape such as Dog, Man Head, and beachesetc. The junk continues cruising toward HalongTourist port. Brunch buffet served from 09:30amand you should be ready for disembarking at11:00am. You will then be transferred back toHanoi in time for your flight to Hue.Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your selectedhotel

Overnight in Hue

Day 8: Hue Danang Hoi An (B)After breakfast, transfer to visit Thien Mu Pagodaon the bank of scenic Perfume River. Continue byroad to visit the Imperial Citadel.In the afternoon, visit Tomb of Tu Duc , the poetEmperor, set in an elegant garden with amagnificent lake and pavilion complex.

Later in the day transfer by road to Hoi AnOvernight in Hoi An


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Day 9 Hoi An city tour (B)After breakfast, take a guided walking touraround Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanesecovered bridge, Chinese assembly hall, a typicalVietnamese merchants house, one of theinteresting museums and the local market. Thereare numerous art galleries, souvenirs and tailoringshops where you can get some express made-to-order clothes if you like. The next visit is to homeof a craftsman in the old streets. Here youll have a

brief introduction to the history, shape and color ofthe lanterns as well as stages of making them.After that you can make a lantern by your own,decorate it and keep it as a souvenir of your timein Hoi An.The rest of the day is free at leisureOvernight in Hoi An

Day 10: Hoi An/ Danang - Saigon (B)

After breakfast, free time until transfer to theairport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, pick upand transfer to your selected hotel.Overnight in Saigon

Day 11: Saigon Cu Chi tunnels Saigon citytour (B)

Depart at 8.00AM from your hotel to visit theincredible underground Cu Chi Tunnel networkconstructed by Vietnamese fighters during thelong struggle for independence and reunification.In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace,former residence of the Indochina GovernorGeneral and later President of the Republic ofSouthern Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in April30, 1975. The day ends with visit to Notre DameCathedral and the bustling Ben Thanh Market forshopping.

Overnight in Saigon


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Day 12: Saigon Mekong Delta/ Cai Lay MyTho (B/L)After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and drive(two hours) to Cai Lay, a small but fertile town inthe Mekong Delta through the new national freeway. Upon arrival, drop off at the towns local pierand board a small motorized boat for a 30 min

boat trip on one of the small branches of theMekong River.

Witness the daily life on the water of the locals.Disembark at Cam Son bridge where you start aleisure cycling trip (alternative transportation isour xe loi, a fun local transportation) into a deepMekong Delta exploration.

The ride is about 7km on shady narrow villageroads curving over tiny canals and past fruit

gardens and sleepy villages. Many kids will greetyou with a big smile and xin chao or Hello.During the village road, you will have a chance tostop and visit local village factories, fish farm &rice paddies to learn about life in the Mekong.

Arrive at a lush orchard with diverse tropicalfruits. Have a friendly chat with the owner MrHai Cu, a former veteran with interesting topicsabout his motherland as well as his daily life bothpast and present. He will be very happy to walkyou around his garden. Enjoy the opportunity totaste fresh fruits picked right from the trees. Thenrelax with a 10 min sampan ride to Ba Da Bridgeand continue with a 7 min bicycle ride to the mainroad for the transfer back to Saigon.

transfer back SaigonOvernight in Saigon

Day 13: Saigon departure (B)( Own tickets)

After breakfast, free time until transfer to theairport for your departure flight


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Tour IncludesAll transfers as per itinerary in aprivate air conditioned vehicle

All sightseeing as per itinerary withan English speaking guide.

Excursions as per itinerary

All accommodation on a B&B basis,unless otherwise specified

Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast,L=

Lunch & D= Dinner - excludes drinks)

Public liability insurance

All applicable taxes

Tour Excludes:All International flights & Visa fees

Domestic flights we organize theseon your behalf however the price is

quoted separately and this is payabledirectly to the ground agent or airline.

Additional Meals, unless mentionedDifferently

Optional tours & activities mentionedin the itinerary.

Beverages and personal expenses

Other excursions and entrance fees

Travel insurance (cover against allcancellation costs, medical expenses,including repatriation, in the event of

accident of illness)

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ACCOMMODATION

Destinations Superior Deluxe Luxury

HanoiSilk Path hotel/ Silk Deluxe

Sofitel Plaza Hanoi/ SuperiorSofitel Legend Metropole/

Premium (Opera Wing)

Ky Son

Moon Garden Homestay (room o

- Frangipany house: 1 big room

- Pomelo house: 2 private rooms

- Mango house: 2 private rooms

ptions below)

ith 2 double bed

+ 1 living room with private toile

+ 1 living room without private t

t (1 double bed in living room)

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Halong Victory Cruise/ Superior Bhaya Cruise/ Deluxe Jasmine Junk/ Premium

HueGerbara Hue/ Deluxe River

View

Imperial Hue/ Deluxe River

View

La Residence Hue/ Superior River

View

Hoi AnBoutique Hoi An resort/

Superior

Victoria Hoi An resort/

Superior

Life Hoi An resort/ Junior Suite

Garden View

SaigonDuxton hotel/ Deluxe Majestic Saigon hotel/

Colonial City Deluxe

Intercontinental Asiana/ Deluxe

room01 Jan - 30

Apr 2012 &

01 Oct - 30

Nov 2012

1598 per person sharing 1775 per person sharing 2098 per person sharing

01 May 0

30 Sep 20121533 per person sharing 1727 per person sharing 1930 per person sharing

Prices based on 2 people traveling)& approximately 250 per person local payment to ground agent for domestic flights.

All prices serve as a guide price and are Subject to Change & Availability

Entry requirements

All UK passport holders and most other nationalities require visas for VietnamIt is possible to get visas on arrival in Vietnam, however this is only possible with a pre authorization

letter which must be obtained before hand and taken with you (please enquire as to how to get these).Alternatively you can get it in advance from your nearest embassy. Typically 6 month multiple entry

visas are usually sufficient. No vaccinations are mandatory for entry, however it is advisable to a beprotected against TB, polio, typhoid, tetanus and hepatitis A and to take malaria prophylactics. Above all,it is essential to consult your GP about your individual requirements as soon as possible beforetravelling. In addition, the following website National Travel Health Network and Centre is useful inpreparing for your trip: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/map_world.aspx

Flights

There are now a number of direct flights to Vietnam each week with Vietnam Air, however there are

only a few departures each week. Alternatively it is possible to fly via hubs such as Bangkok.

Bangkok is an excellent hub and the frequency and number of flights means any stopover is usually

just a few hours. Unless you would like an extension in Bangkok, in which case please enquire for

details.Preferred airlines include BA, Thai Airways, Eva Air, Emirates and Quatar for the main internationalsectors and airlines such as Air Asia & Vietnam Airlines are used for flights between countries inIndochina. We can help organise all your flights for you, through our preferred ATOL registered partnersand also through our ground agents.
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