Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. In the late afternoon, you will visit the
Lake of the Restored Sword,
Ngoc Son Temple, the Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds, and enjoy a water puppet performance, a folk art tradition unique to northern Vietnam. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B / L / D)
Following breakfast,
cruise shuttle bus picks you up from your hotel and travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours). Arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight aboard on Halong Bay
Note: 2 days cruise itinerary is subject to change bases on each cruise company, transfer by cruise’s shuttle bus (driver pick-up, there is no tour guide on the bus), english speaking guide is available on board.
Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B / - / -)
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port
. Disembark and transfer by the cruise shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Check-in hotel. Free at leisure and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4: Halfday hanoi City Tour – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This half-day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (outside) and his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda nearby and the Temple of Literature. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh, where you will be met and transferred to hotel for a two-night stay. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)
Also known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh city is Vietnam’s commercial capital and a city of extraordinary energy. After breakfast, travel to Cu Chi, 70 km to the Northwest of Ho Chi Minh. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S - Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh for lunch. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a city tour of Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and bustling Ben Thanh Market. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 6: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)
There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvenir shopping or relax until transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Finish your trip or you can extend some day to Siem Reap (Cambodia), Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) or Phu Quoc Island.
Cities |
Recommended Hotels |
Room Type |
Website |
Economy Category / 3 star hotel |
Hanoi |
La Dolce Vita Hotel |
Superior |
www.ladolcevita-hotel.com |
Halong |
V’spirit Cruise |
Deluxe cabin |
www.vspiritcruises.com |
Ho Chi Minh |
Le Duy Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.leduyhotel.com.vn |
Superior Category/ 3-star plus & 4-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Thien Thai Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.thienthaihotel.com |
Halong |
Glory Cruise |
Deluxe |
www.glorylegendcruises.net |
Ho Chi Minh |
Oscar Saigon Hotel |
Deluxe |
www.oscar-saigonhotel.com |
First Class Category/ Good 4-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Lan Vien Hotel |
Superior |
www.lanvienhotel.com.vn |
Halong |
Pelican Cruise |
Deluxe cabin |
www.pelicancruise.com |
Ho Chi Minh |
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside |
Deluxe |
www.odysseahotels.com |
Deluxe Category/ Good 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel |
Superior |
www.sofitel.com |
Halong |
Indochina Sails Junk |
Deluxe cabin |
www.indochinasails.com |
Ho Chi Minh |
Sofitel Plaza Hotel Saigon |
Superior |
www.sofitel.com |
Luxury Category/ Luxury 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi |
Grand Luxury |
www.sofitel.com |
Halong |
Paradise Luxury |
Deluxe balcony |
www.paradisevietnam.com |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel |
Park room |
www.saigon.park.hyatt.com |
Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers
Hotel Calss |
Valid from 1 May 2017 to 30 Apr 2018. Price per person in USD for private party of |
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6 – 8 persons |
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Rates vary depend on group size, travel time, accommodation level, transportation and other service. Please contact us to get the best price!
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
+ 04 nights hotel accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
+ 01 night cruise accommodation (shared twin or double cabin, in-house english speaking guide)
+ Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh city
+ Tours and transfers as mentioned by air conditioned vehicle
+ English or French speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
+ Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
+ Entrance fees for mentioned visits
+ Boat trip as mentioned in the itinerary
+ Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
+ Mineral water on coach
+ Service charges and government tax
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
+ International flights & departure taxes if any
+ Personal travel insurance
+ Bank charge relating to payment
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 1 passport photo for each person)
+ Tips, gratuities and personal expenses as drink, laundry, phone...
+ Optional tours, Kayaking, Spa, Beauty & Massage on boat in Ha Long
+ Early check-in or late check-out:
- Check-in time at hotel: 14:00 - Check-out time: Before 12:00
+ Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and Peak Season Surcharges for the following periods:
- The Hung Kings Anniversary from 6 April 2017 to 7 April 2017
- Victory Day & Labour Day from 29 April 2017 to 02 May 2017
- Independent Day from 02 September to 03 September 2017
- Christmas Eve gala dinner (December 24, 2017)
- New Year’s Eve gala dinner (December 31, 2017)
- New Year & Holiday: 24 December 2017 to 10 January 2018
- Lunar New Year from 15 Feb 2018 to 20 February 2018
+ Other services not mentioned above
CUSTOMIZE:
+ Private transfer Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi with English speaking guide escort: On request!
DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT:
+ A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required when you confirm your reservation and it should be made by bank transfer to the bank account of Halong Tour & Service. The remaining amount shall be paid to Halong Tour at least 30 working days before the guest’s departure.
Beneficiary name:
NGUYEN THI THU
Beneficiary account number (USD):
105485589
Beneficiary address:
45 Hang Bun Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi , Vietnam
Bank name:
ASIA COMMERCIAL JOINT-STOCK BANK (ACB)
Bank address:
442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
SWIFT code:
ASCBVNVX
Website: www.acb.com.vn
Note:
Overseas bank charge is on your side