(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival (D)

Meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon: City tour ( if time permits): Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Hoa Lo prison and Quan Thanh Temple. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L)

Morning: City tour: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and whole October - November) and Ho Chi Minh Residence, One Pillar Pagoda, Army Museum, The Temple of Literature. Lunch at local restaurant. 

Afternoon: Drive to Halong, 180 km east of Hanoi. Overnight in Halong City.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

In the morning: Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. A 5-hour cruise on a wooden boat through the picturesque bay of 3,000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes. Seafood lunch on board. In the afternoon: Drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Bat Trang – Dong Ky – Dong Ho – Hanoi (B,L)

In the morning: Depart for Dong Ky village in Bac Ninh province. Visit the traditional carpentry village. Continue to visit Dong Ho village which is famous with the art of painting naïve pictures. Drive back to Gia Lam to visit Bat Trang pottery village. Lunch at local restaurant. Evening: Transfer to Hanoi railway station to board night train Hanoi-Hue. Overnight on train.

Day 5: Hanoi – Hue (L)

09h30 Arrive at Hue railway station and drive to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel for check in. Afternoon boat trip on Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and then drive to visit Imperial Citadel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B,L,D)

Morning: Drive to Danang across the Hai Van Pass, passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Visit Cham Museum.

Afternoon: Continue drive to visit Marble Mountain, China Beach then proceed to Hoi An and transfer to hotel. Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B)

Morning is free at leisure. Drive to Danang, lunch at local restaurant then transfer to the railway station for day train Danang-Nha Trang. Arrival, transfer to hotel for accommodation. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8: Nha Trang (B,L)

Morning, visit Long Son Pagoda and the Po Nagar Cham Tower, a sacred Hindu site dating back to the 2nd century AD. The town was built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is still used today as a place of pilgrimage for the Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists.

Afternoon, time at leisure to enjoy the beach.

Day 9: Nha Trang (B)

Free time for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling.

Day 10: Nha Trang - Mui Ne (B)

After breakfast, ready for the car transfer to Mui Ne, On arrival check in the hotel, free time.

Day 11: Mui Ne (B)

Free time to join beach activities

Day 12: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Morning: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in Hotel

Afternoon: City tour. The tour is flexible so that you can discuss with your guide about places you would like to visit. Attractions include: Reunification palace, Binh Tay market, War museum... Return to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)

Morning: Coach trip to My Tho (2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City) and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. My Tho is a prosperous town of 170,000 inhabitants in the Mekong Delta. It is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a visit to a snake farm and then drive back Ho Chi Minh City.

Alternative program: Pick up at hotel, drive to Cu Chi (75 km) and visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the American war. Proceed to Tay Ninh, center of the Cao Dai religion founded in 1926, a combination of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

Free until transfer to Ho Chi Minh City / Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if that itinerary above does not match your expectations!

All Inclusive Tour Package  Cost:

 Note: Rates are valid until April 30th, 2012 by MinMax Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

* The prices above are based on the hotels on the MinMaxTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above.

The Specific Hotels Will Be Used in This Package Tour:

TOUR PRICES INCLUDED:

* 12-nights accommodation in hotels, basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room with daily Buffet breakfast.
* 1-night accommodation on  Luxury Junk Boat basing in Private Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin with A/C, Private Bath.
* Domestic flights Hanoi ~ Hue // Danang ~ Saigon.
* Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee
* Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of the country.
* All transportations in private air-conditioned car, mini-van or boat as itinerary mentioned.
* Welcome Dinner in Hanoi.
* All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
* Water Puppet Tickets in Hanoi – First Class.

TOUR PRICES EXCLUDED:
 
* Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detailed program.
* Visa, international flights with airport taxes.
* Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent...

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel Co., Ltd - Vietnam Tourism Advisor is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don't have enough time to complete Vietnam Visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival). 

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