Vietnam is a country of contrasts, where the historic charm of Hanoi in the north meets the modern dynamism of Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Together, they showcase Vietnam’s rich culture, history, and rapid development
Day 01
HANOI ARRIVAL
- Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver
- Transfer to the hotel for check in (Early check-in is not included)
- Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02
HANOI CITY TOUR FULL DAY
- After breakfast at hotel
- Itinerary of Hanoi City tour full day:
- 08h00-08h30: We will pick you up from your hotel. In the morning, we will visit:
- Tran Quoc Pagoda located on an east side isle of the West Lake (Tay Ho district), It is considered as the most ancient pagoda in Thang Long - Ha Noi with its historical progression in 1500 years. It has a harmonious combination between the majesty, hoariness architecture and peaceful landscape of the West Lake. From the period in the Ly and Tran dynasties, it had become the Buddhist center of Thang Long.
- Visit the Complex of President Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Stilt house) - Where the great leader lived and worked until the last years of his life. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn about Uncle Ho's simple life. In addition, stop by One Pillar Pagoda to admire one of the 4 symbols of Hanoi.
- Afternoon: We will visit:
- Hỏa Lò Prison: It is a former prison located in Hanoi Vietnam, also called Central House or ironically Hanoi Hilton. It was built when Indochina was an integral part of the French Empire. Partly destroyed in 1990, it is now a museum.
- Hoan Kiem lake (Sword lake) - center of Hanoi with Turtle tower, Ngoc Son Temple, furthermore, you could discover the Vietnamese traditional and French colonial architecture through buildings surrounding the lake.
- 16h00: End of City tour Hanoi, the car will take you back to the hotel in the Old Quarter or you can rent a cyclo around the Old Quarter and Sword Lake at your own expense... (performance schedule may change depending on the specific period).
- Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 03
HA NOI – HO CHI MINH BY FLIGHT – HALF DAY CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be warmly greeted by our driver. Transfer to check in hotel and rest
- In the afternoon, visit:
- War Remnants Museum: is a place to display memorabilia in the fight against America to save the country. Coming here, visitors will admire the modern war machines of that time, such as tanks, fighter planes, bombs and guns. Then visit the booths displaying pictures such as: "historical facts, nostalgic photojournalism collection, evidence of crimes and consequences of the war of aggression, prison regime in the war of aggression, the people of the world support the Vietnamese resistance war, the children's picture "War and Peace". Especially, you visit the place known as Hell on Earth or called "Tiger Cage".
- Independence Palace: the former headquarters of the United States located in South Vietnam.
- Notre Dame Cathedral: an architectural masterpiece - a typical work contributing to the urban appearance of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City. The work also records the introduction, exchange and acculturation of East - West culture - architecture.
- City Post Office: is an indispensable destination for tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City, an ancient architecture, more than 120 years old.
- Overnight in HCMC
Day 04
HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 08:00 Visitors depart to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an underground defense system built by Viet Minh resistance officials from 1946 - 1948. The tunnel system includes clinics, rooms, kitchens, storage, and office. Length of about 250km, here is the Vietnam soldier’s battle base in the resistant American period. Have a short walk into the jungle to visit the traps, the secret entrance, the bunkers, and the underground hideouts.
- Afternoon:
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho, gateway to the Mekong Delta
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Cruise the Mekong River, pass islets: Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle C Unicorn
- Sampan ride under coconut palms
- Visit a bee farm, enjoy honey tea C tropical fruits
- Continue to Ben Tre – coconut kingdom
- Village bicycle ride, local craft experiences
- Go back to HCMC
- Overnight in HCMC
Day 05
HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination.
- It’s time to say thank you for coming here and hope to see you again!!
Note: The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions
- Evisa
- Accommodation
- Transportation with air-condition
- Indicated meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
- Tours and transfers as mentioned
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/paxs/day)
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GST & TCS if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first)...
