Vietnam culture highlight by travelindochina

Vietnam Cultural

Highlights 14 days (14 days – 13 nights)

This itinerary brings you to the most-wanted destinations in your Vietnam travel from North, Centre to South in about two week times. You will have a perfect view and capture the highlights on Vietnam culture, history, culinary and yet still be able to enjoy the natural landscapes, pristine beaches and the daily life beauty of Vietnam has to offer. Highlights: -

Immerse yourself with the charms but hustle atmosphere of Hanoi old quarter View the stunning landscape Sapa and the vicinity areas with locally interacted treks. See the magnificent Ha Long Bay, together with an overnight experience on board a cruise Admire the history and ancient construction of Hue aged old capital, dating back the 18 th century Get lost in the amazing but reminiscent Hoi An town and An Bang beach has to offer. Walk the historic ruins of My Son and to recall the once glorious days of Champa Kingdom. Make a quick glance to the Southern metropolitan – Saigon and the life in Mekong delta.

Day 01: HANOI ARRIVAL Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. You will be greeted by our guide and driver and transfer to hotel. Check in and have a restful overnight stay at the hotel. Meal: None Tour guide: English speaking guide Day 02: HANOI CITY TOUR The full day tour takes you around Hanoi’s highlights sites including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his stilt house, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. You also have chance to visit historic University – The Temple of Literature, that dates back to the 11th century; learn about Buddhist practices in a serene lakeside pagoda. Visit the famous Ethnology Museum. Back to the Old Quarter to walk through the narrow streets that were famous for its specialized craft making guilds, the guild streets are named for their product or location and still bear such names nowadays; and then join in an unique water puppet show that features the Viet folklores and culture. Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Indochina Voyages Travel Company Limited – 41 C Tay Ho Str – Tay Ho Dist – Ha Noi – Viet Nam Tel: (84-4) 3972 6886 – Fax: (84-4) 3972 6888. Email: info@indochinavoyages.com. Website: www.indochinavoyages.com, www.halongjunkcruise.com

Day 03: THO HA VILLAGE After breakfast, depart from your hotel at 8.30. A big morning is in store today as you will experience an unforgettable visit to the scenic rural village of Tho Ha; discover the vestiges of an ancient miniature coffin-making village and rice paper producing town; board one of the few remaining ferries to cross the Cau River and observe a sharing technique for making rice paper from your friendly locals. Return to Hanoi for lunch and balance of the day is at own leisure. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide Day 04: HANOI – HALONG BAY At 7.45 am, you will leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay after 3.5 hour drive and board a boat, enjoying lunch while cruise through the bay. The magical bay is home to thousands of limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons’ teeth. Later in the afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you will enjoy cocktails or cooking classes while watching the sunset, before indulging in a lavish dinner onshore. Afterwards, you can choose to do anything from joining movie night, playing board games, or relaxing at the beauty spa before retiring for the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tour guide: English speaking guide on board

Day 05: HALONG BAY - HANOI – TRAIN TO LAO CAI Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves, fresh air, and breeze to welcoming the new day. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Ha Long Bay while cruising back to the dock. The boat arrives at the harbor by 11.30am and your driver is waiting to take you back to Hanoi for dinner before heading to Lao Cai – Sapa by night train. Overnight is on the train. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tour guide: English speaking guide on board Indochina Voyages Travel Company Limited – 41 C Tay Ho Str – Tay Ho Dist – Ha Noi – Viet Nam Tel: (84-4) 3972 6886 – Fax: (84-4) 3972 6888. Email: info@indochinavoyages.com. Website: www.indochinavoyages.com, www.halongjunkcruise.com

Day 06: LAO CAI – SAPA/LAO CHAI – TA VAN Arrive at Lao Cai train station at around 6am. Pick up and transfer to hotel in Sapa (1 hour drive). Once in Sapa, have breakfast. Then you will explore Sapa daily wet market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek down to Muong Hoa valley, travel though the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H’mong, and Dzay people. Amazing view from the walk with a lot of local hill tribes people on the way make your experiences here. Lunch is along the way at a local restaurant. Back to the main road where your vehicle is waiting to take you back to Sapa town. Rest of the day is free time at your leisure. Overnight in Sapa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 07: SAPA/MATRA – TA PHIN – TRAIN TO HANOI After having breakfast at your hotel, have free time to explore the Sapa town. At noon, check out your hotel then take a car ride 5 km to the North East of Sapa. From here, take off car to visit Matra village of the H’mong people. After this village, do a trek through the mountain and reach Ta Phin village – a handy craft traditional village of 2 different minorities: the Red Dzao and the Black H’mong. The Ta Phin village is surrounded by mountains and the landscapes are beautiful. Back to the main road where your vehicle is waiting to take you take you to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train. *If today is Tuesday, Thursday, Sat or Sunday, we will recommend visiting some of the most beautiful markets in North West Vietnam Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 08: HANOI – FLY TO HUE This morning, arrive at Hanoi Train station and see our driver who transfers you to the airport to catch the morning flight to Hue Airport. You are picked up by our guide and driver Indochina Voyages Travel Company Limited – 41 C Tay Ho Str – Tay Ho Dist – Ha Noi – Viet Nam Tel: (84-4) 3972 6886 – Fax: (84-4) 3972 6888. Email: info@indochinavoyages.com. Website: www.indochinavoyages.com, www.halongjunkcruise.com

then transfer to your hotel in

Hue. Check in and relax until

our guide and driver come back to pick you up to a royal style dinner to show off the nice and sophisticated cuisine of Hue. Overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 09: HUE CITY TOUR Breakfast in hotel and meet up with our local guide again to start a day exploring the charms of The Citadel in this former Imperial City with many well-preserved royal monuments in Hue. Board a dragon boat to cruising the Perfume River and stop at Thien Mu Pagoda to visit one of the most ancient and historic Buddhist place. After a lunch served in a local restaurant, continue to visit the most famous Tu Duc’s tomb and Hue’s biggest Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 10: DA NANG – HOI AN Follow by the ancient citadel is an ancient town – Hoian. After a rewarding drive through the scenic Ocean Clouds Mountain Pass (Hai Van pass) with a stop in Cham Museum and Marble Mountain in Danang, you will arrive to the well-known Hoian ancient town. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant then check in hotel and leisure time. Afternoon we take a walking tour into the Old Quarter to visit the Chinese Embassy Halls, Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda & Tan Ky House. Early evening will be free time for shopping or relax. Overnight in Hoi An. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 11: HOI AN – MY SON Indochina Voyages Travel Company Limited – 41 C Tay Ho Str – Tay Ho Dist – Ha Noi – Viet Nam Tel: (84-4) 3972 6886 – Fax: (84-4) 3972 6888. Email: info@indochinavoyages.com. Website: www.indochinavoyages.com, www.halongjunkcruise.com

After breakfast, you take the

half day private tour to My

Son – the sanctuary of Cham culture. You will walk into the ruins of ancient My Son holy land to recall the Champa people’s glory days dating from the 4th to the 13th century. Afternoon, balance your leisure time between lounging at the beach or happily emptying your wallet while browsing the world of handicrafts and souvenirs that Hoian has to offer or simply stroll along the riverside to get a feel for the olden days of the busy Faifo merchant port. Overnight in Hoi An. Meals: Breakfast Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 12: HOI AN – DA NANG – HO CHI MINH This morning, our driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to airport for the morning flight to Saigon. On arrival, welcome by our guide and driver then drive to downtown and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, we start our half-day city tour of Ho Chi Minh City including The Old Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Hall, War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Evening is at leisure and overnight in HCMC. Meals: Breakfast Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 13: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA After breakfast, we take a smooth ride to southern Saigon and reach the land that is home to friendly Mekong farmers and fishermen; walk across their lush orchards and sample a variety of seasonal tropical fruits; venture out in a small sampan and glide through the narrow canals and enjoy the tasty food of the Mekong, which is interestingly garnished and offered by these hospitable locals. Transfer back to Saigon in the afternoon. *Itinerary is verified depending on which Mekong program you choose Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour guide: English speaking guide

Day 14: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and you may take a walk to the central Ben Thanh market area for some last minute shopping. Be packed and ready for your flight home or onward for an extension to the next destination or back home. Meals: Breakfast Tour guide: None

TRIP INCLUSIVE            

All private transfer and transportation. Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast Experienced local English / French speaking guide Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner) All sightseeing tickets Water and tissues on coach Services charges and government tax Dragon Boat in Hue Private double/twin cabin in Halong Boat trip in Mekong Delta Approval document for visa on arrival ( 1 month single entry) Train ticket to Lao Cai/ Sapa in return route

TRIP EXCLUSIVE      

International flights & departures taxes Beverage Travel insurance Personal expenses, tips and gratuities Vietnam visa stamping fee. Others not mentioned above Compulsory dinner and peak season surcharges at hotel

Note: * Check in time: 02.00pm – Check out time: 12.00pm * Special offer in Low Season from 1 May – 30 Sept is applied. Please contact us for more details.

* Price is based on minimum 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. Single Room Use is surcharged when 1 person occupy 1 room. PRICE Price valid from Jan 1st, 2018 – Dec 31th, 2018 (per person in US dollar) Category Superior Deluxe Luxury

2 people

3 – 4 people

5 – 6 people

7 – 8 people

$1,677 $1,959 $2,318

$1,476 $1,758 $2,117

$1,338 $1,620 $1,980

$1,263 $1,545 $1,904

Single supplement $434 $716 $1,076

* Special offer in Low Season from 1 May – 30 Sept is applied. Please contact us for more details. * Price is based on minimum 2 people sharing 1 double/ twin room. Single Room Use is surcharged when 1 person occupy 1 room. LIST OF ACCOMMODATION

Cities

Hotel Category Superior (3*)

Deluxe (4*)

Luxury (5*)

Ho Chi Minh

Sanouva – Premium Deluxe Room

Liberty Central City Point – Deluxe Room

Rex – Premium Room

Hue

Alba Spa – Deluxe City View room

Eldora Hotel – Deluxe River Room

Indochine Palace – Deluxe Room

Hoi An

Vinh Hung Emerald – Deluxe Pool View Room

Vinh Hung Resort – Superior Room

Almanity Hoi An – My Mind Room

Hanoi

Meracus 2 – Deluxe Room

La Siesta Hotel – Deluxe Room

Apricot HotelSketch Room

Halong

Swan Cruise – Deluxe Room

Dragon Legend – Deluxe Room

Paradise Elegance Cruise – Deluxe Balcony Room

Sapa

Vista Sapa– Deluxe room

Sapa Legend – Deluxe Room

Victoria Sapa Resort – Superior Room

Mekong

Mango Cruise