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Brief Vietnam Luxury Tour
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Cruise
Day 4: Halong Cruise - Hanoi & Flight to Danang (Hoi An)
Day 5: Hoi An Tour
Day 6: Hoi An Free Day
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang & Flight to Nha Trang
Day 8&9: Nha Trang Free Days
Day 10: Nha Trang - Flight to HCMC
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Cruise (Can Tho)
Day 13: Can Tho - Flight to Phu Quoc Island
Day 14&15: Phu Quoc Island
Day 16: Phu Quoc Island - Flight to Ho Chi Minh
Detailed Vietnam Luxury Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Vietnam (D) (G)
Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tours guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday, pick up and transfer to the hotel (Sofitel Metropole) for check in. Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. In the afternoon, a relaxing treatment in the city's best spa pampers you and your loved one. A delightful Vietnamese dinner with a French touch awaits in one of Hanoi's most charming restaurants housed in a beautiful villa. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D) (G)
Hanoi is choice for any Vietnam Tours. Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.
Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we end Hanoi city tour with a fantastic traditional water puppet show. When evening comes, enjoy dinner at one of Hanoi's best tables. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise (B/L/D) (G)
Halong Cruise must be the most beautiful tour in Vietnam for any visitors. This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Vietnam Tours.11:30: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
12:15: Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.
13:00: Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu.
Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise.
14.30: Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island.
15.15: Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area.
16.15: Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied.
The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.
18:30: Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight.
Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B) (G)
6:45: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00: Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes.
8:00: Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.
9:00: Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.
9:30: Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast.
10:00: Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
10:45: Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier.
11:00: Transfer by tender to the pier. Pick up by our driver and transfer to Hanoi Airport for afternoon flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, a short road transfer takes you to the former trading town of Hoi An. Overnight at The Nam Hai, Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An Tour (B/L) (G)
Following breakfast, depart for a half-day cooking class at Tra Que, a charming village in Hoi An's rustic outskirts which supplies vegetables to kitchens all over the country. Spend the morning working with the villagers as they show you the ways to harvest and prepare fresh vegetables for meals. Cook a lunch of Vietnamese dishes with your hosts before enjoying the fruits of your labour. Return to Hoi An town for a leisurely afternoon. Overnight at The Nam Hai, Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An (B)
Hoi An Ancient Town – The most interesting break for any Vietnam Tours and no Vietnam Tours maker would skip, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: Hoi An – Nha Trang Beach (B) (G)
After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Hoi An will transfer you to the airport for the short flight southwards leads you to Nha Trang, Vietnam's beach capital known for its golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters and idyllic islands. Check into the Evason Hideaway, an exclusive resort nestled on a deserted beach accessible only by boat. Enjoy the seclusion of your private pool villa with a personal butler assigned to arrange all your wishes. Overight in Nha Trang.
Day 8 - 9: Nha Trang Beach (B)
Spend the next two days at your leisure. Sample the fusion cuisine at the resort's restaurant, pamper yourself with the rejuvenating treatments at the signature Six Senses Spa or snorkel/dive the turquoise waters to view the magnificent marine life. Overight in Nha Trang.
Day 10: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City (B) (G)
After breakfast, After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City on a short flight. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L/D) (G)
Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no doubt one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours and a smart Vietnam Tour maker would never skip.
Pick up by our driver and guide at your hotel and drive to Can Tho. Boarding at Can Tho at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau river. Lunch on board while en route.
Tour near Tra On floating market.
Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit and Co Chien rivers. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river towards her anchorage point for the night.
The Bassac sets anchor for the night on river Mang Thit.
Day 12: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L) (G)
06:30 Departure towards Cai Be. The passengers take their breakfast while enjoying the scenery on the banks.
The Bassac crosses Co Chien river then branches into Cho Lach canal for 30 minutes through the traffic of sand and rice barges, in a scenery of fruit drying facilities and wooden ship building yards.
Arrival in Cai Be, check-out and boarding of a local boat for a tour of Cai Be floating market and handicraft.
Leaving the board at Cái Bè where a private car and guide await you for additional sightseeing and exploration in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc Island (B/L) (G)
A short flight away lies the island of Phu Quoc where you will be based for the next three days. Here, experience the tranquillity of island life in La Veranda Resort, a boutique villa set in a stretch of pristine beach in one of Asia's least developed beach destinations.
Day 14 - 15: Phu Quoc Island (B)
Phu Quoc - One of Vietnam’s star attractions, mountainous and forested Phu Quoc is a splendid tropical getaway set with soft secluded beaches, the water a thousand different shades of turquoise. Stunning sunsets, thunderclouds heaped on the horizon. Palm trees protruding perpendicular over the gentle waves. That's Phu Quoc island and paradise for Vietnam beach lovers and great place to end your amazing Vietnam Holiday. Days free at leisure. Overnight in Phu Quoc.
Day 16: Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City – Depart (B)
Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Vietnam Holiday until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh and connect with your international flight home with the sincere thanks for traveling with Indochinavalue. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam Tours with us and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Vietnam Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!
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