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Vietnam Full Length 21 days
The winding road along Vietnam's coastline connecting the country's important cities and towns has borne witness to many twists and turns in her recent history. Built in the 18th century by Vietnamese foot soldiers and mandarins, it was called mandarin route. From the hectic traffic and fast business pace of Hochiminh City to pristine beaches in Phan Thiet,Nha Trang, Danang...and historical sites in Qui Nhon, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi, the mandarin route will be with you wherever you go.

Itinerary

Day1: Ho Chi Minh ( L )

Met and greeted by your guide at Tan Son Nhat Airport then transferred to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Pay visit to the city's highlights: Unification Palace Thong Nhat, Maria Cathedral, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, China town, Thien Hau pagoda, Cho lon market then jump onto a Boat trip along Saigon River with live music. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Sai Gon - My Tho (B, L )

Leaving Sai Gon for My Tho visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda en route. Go on a cruise in Mekong River to Thoi Son Islet. Stroll through verdant orchards, sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks and meeting with peasants at local home. Back to Sai Gon. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Sai Gon - DaLat (B, L )

AM: Take a drive to Da Lat visiting Ponguar Water fall and Ga village of K`ho ethnic with traditional weaving brocade. Overnight at hotel in Da Lat.

Day 4: DaLat - Nha Trang (B, L )

Visit DaLat market, Emperor Bao Dai palace and some other French architectures of DaLat. Drive downhill to Nha Trang. Stop at Ngoan Muc Pass and Po Klong Giarai Cham Tower. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 5: NhaTrang (B, L )

Visit the Tropical Marine park, cruise to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam islet, sunbathing. Visit Yersin Museum, Po Nagar Cham Tower. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Nha Trang - Buon Me Thuot (B, L)

Leave for Buon Me Thuot. Visit Jarai ethnic village, Central Highlands Ethnology Museum, central market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Buon Me Thuot - Lac Lake - Pleiku(B, L )

Full day visit the Lac lake and watching elephants working, go sightseeing at Drai Sap waterfall, drive to Pleiku. Overnight in Pleiku.

Day 8: Pleiku- Hoian ( B, L )

Visit Giarai village in Pleiku then leave for Hoi An, go to visit well-known Cham Towers including Silver Tower, Bronze Tower, Chien Dan Tower. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An- Da Nang - Hue ( B, L )

Tour around the Hoi An ancient town then take a drive to Da Nang. Visit Cham museum, Ngu Hanh Son Mt. Cross the celebrated Hai Van Pass to Hue. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 10: Hue (B, L )

Cruise Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda, King Minh Mang Tomb. Visit Imperial Citadel, and Emperor Tu Duc Tomb. Have dinner on Board enjoying Hue Folk Music. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 11: Hue - Hanoi( B, L )

Take morning flight to Hanoi from Hue. Picked up at the airport. Transfer to hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi. Free at your leisure. Watching Water Puppet show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Hanoi - Hoa Binh - Son La ( B, L )

Leave to Son La with stopover to visit the Mai Chau Valley, go on to Moc Chau. Visit Yen Chau on the way. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Son La - Dien Bien Phu( B, L )

Go shopping at the centre market, visit Son La mansion then take onward drive to Dien Bien Phu. Visit the Dien Bien market. Overnight at hotel in Dien Bien.

Day 14: Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Phong Tho ( B, L )

Visit the Dien Bien museum, old Battlefield. Leave for Lai Chau, Phong Tho, stop to visit the Thai, Meo village en route. Overnight at hotel in Phong Tho.

After Breakfast, Leave for well-known Sapa. Stopover to visit some ethnic villages on the way. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 16:Sapa( B, L )

Visit the Meo and Red Dao in Sapa, Sapa market, Ham Rong Mountain. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi( B, L )

Free until transferred to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train in a softs leeper Cabin With A/C.

Day 18: Hanoi - Ha Long ( B, L )

Arrive in Hanoi early in the morning, transferred to the hotel for refreshment and breakfast. Picked up again at around 7.300 for a drive to Ha Long Bay. Stop en route for a short break then go on after 15 minutes at the stopover. Arrive at the Wharf at Noon. Board our boat then cruise to visit Caves while lunch is served. After lunch, pay visits to Thien Cung, Dau Go Grottos then back to the Boat to cruise finding a quiet place to cast the anchor for swimming and watching the sunset. Have dinner and Over night onboard.

Day 19: Ha Long - Hanoi( B, L )

After breakfast, cruise to Va Gia floating Village, then going to Bai Tu Long Bay, the neglected area which is the most spectacular bay with islands in different shapes watch Hon Gai market, Poem Island from the distance. Back to Ha Long city for lunch at the restaurant. After lunch, back to Ha Noi. Arrive in Ha Noi around 4:00 PM. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20 : Hanoi City tour( B, L )

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh museum, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam (built in 1070), Ngoc Son temple and 36 old streets. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Hanoi (B )

Shopping before transferred to airport for flight home.

Price(US$):

2-3 pax 4-5 Pax 6-8 pax Single Supp
1235 895 750 335

*Note: all rates above are per person, nett and inclussive of government taxes

Tour includes:

• Full transportation as tour program indicated.

• Domestic flight ticket : Hue -Hanoi

• Breakfast at hotels

• Lunches at the local restaurant

• English/French - speaking guide

• Entrance fees.

• Boat trip in Nhatrang, Lak lake, Tiengiang river in Mytho and Halong bay.

• Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast

Tour excludes:

• International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person

• International airfare to/from Vietnam

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses, tips, gratuities, things not mentitoned in the program

• Visa to Vietnam

Note: You can adjust the program to fit your travel plan. If any, please tell us