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- T 12: HIGHLIGHT OF VIETNAM SPECIAL, 11 days (S)
Saigon - Phan Thiet - Nha Trang – Danang -
Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong
Day 1 Saigon
Arrival in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City): meet
on arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel and free at leisure
Overnight in Saigon
Day
2 Saigon
After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown). Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall, Opera House, Jade Emperor pagoda, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda and Giam Lam Pagoda.
There are street markets, sidewalk cafes, and sleek new bars. The city churns and bubbles. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is District 5, the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cholon, which means 'Big Market'.
Overnight in Saigon
Day
3 Saigon
- Phan Thiet - Nha Trang
After breakfast at the hotel, traveling by
vehicle from Saigon to Phan Thiet
Excursion to the enormous sand dunes of Mui Ne. Free time at leisure before continue by vehicle from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang - Journey north along the coast and Highway 1 past Phan Rang, Lam and Dien Khanh. Ninh Tuan Province, where Phan Rang is located, is home to tens of thousands of descendents of the Cham people.
Overnight in Nha Trang
Day
4 Nha
Trang
After breakfast at the hotel, excursion by
boat to various islands and the seawater aquarium.
Afternoon: free at
leisure
Overnight in Nha
Trang
Day
5 Nha
Trang - Danang - Hoi An
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the
airport for flight from Nha Trang to Danang. Arrival in Danang, proceed to Cham
Museum, Marble Mountains, and China Beach. Transfer to Hoi An - one of World
Heritage city in Vietnam
Sightseeing in Hoi An to discover the
historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 17th, 18th
and 19th centuries. Known as Faifo to early western traders. Its sizable
community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with
Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
It is best to visit some of the following
sites of Hoi An by walking around and/or by cyclo.
Quan Cong Temple: the main altar is
dedicated to Quan Cong, Phuoc Kien Pagoda: Chinese pagoda, the temple is
dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Goddess of the Sea and Protector of Sailors
and Fishermen). Japanese Covered Bridge: It was built by the Japanese
community of Hoi An to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream. Tran
Family Chapel: this house for worshipping ancestors was built about 200
years ago with donations from the family members. Sa Huynh Museum:
located near the Japanese covered Bridge, it contains exhibitions from the
earliest period of Hoi An's history. Phung Hung House: one family has
been living here for already 8 generations. The house is a combination of
Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese style.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day
6 Hoi
An - Hue
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Hoi An
for Hue - Journey north along Highway 1 past Danang, Lang Co and the Hai
Van Pass (pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many fruit orchards,
small villages of red-tiled, you can enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea.
Arrive in Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’ last ruling dynasty. Transfer to the
hotel, after refreshment visits the old Imperial City, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai
Hoa palace, Hall Of The Mandarins, Nine Dynastic Urns and Forbidden
Purple City.
Overnight in Hue
Day
7 Hue
After breakfast at
the hotel, boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
Afternoon, visit Tomb Of Emperor Minh
Mang: The most beautiful of Hue's pagodas and tombs, known for its
magnificent architecture, military statuaries, and elaborate decorations.
Sightseeing at the Imperial Tombs of Tu Duc and the Dong Ba Market.
Overnight in Hue
Day
8 Hue
- Hanoi
After breakfast at
the hotel, transfer to Hue airport for flight from Hue to Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi:
meet on arrival at the airport and transfer for sightseeing in Hanoi - a city
of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is
a very attractive city with French style buildings and less traffic than other
cities in Asia.
Visit One Pillar Pagoda: Constructed
of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, Temple
of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Opera House, ST
Joseph Cathedral and visit a water puppet show before go back
to the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day
9 Hanoi
- Hai Phong - Halong
After breakfast at the hotel, free at
leisure. Afternoon, traveling by vehicle from Hanoi via Chua But Thap Pagoda to
Hai Phong - Journey northeast from Hanoi in Ha Bac Province.
By vehicle from Hai Phong to Halong - Journey east along the coast with good views of Halong Bay and its many islands.
Overnight in Halong
Day
10 Halong
- Hanoi
After
breakfast at the hotel, boat trip Halong Bay (4 hrs). This four-hour boat ride
explores Halong Bay, passing the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi
(Heaven Gates). Stop at one of the islands and visit of one of the caves. By
vehicle from Halong to Hanoi Journey around Halong Bay to Hai Phong and west
along Highway 5, across Hai Hung Province.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day
11 Hanoi
After breakfast at
the hotel, free at leisure until time to transfer to the airport for departure.
End
of Services **Note: Itinerary subject to
change due to flight schedules.
|
US$ Per
pax |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4-9
Pax |
10-14
Pax |
15-19
Pax |
20-25
Pax |
Single
Supplement |
SIC |
|
Standard |
1,467 |
841 |
726 |
631 |
518 |
463 |
437 |
135 |
798 |
|
Superior |
1,611 |
931 |
797 |
703 |
582 |
528 |
510 |
210 |
860 |
|
Deluxe |
2,230 |
1,242 |
1,125 |
1,032 |
910 |
857 |
829 |
496 |
1,152 |
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Valid from 1 Jan 05 to 31 Oct 05
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The above rates are in USD per person base on twin sharing room
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Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room: US$ 50 for Standard; US$ 52 for Superior;
US$ 238 for Deluxe
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Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years
-30%
-
SIC: All Seat In Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax
-
The 16th pax is FOC in sharing double room.
|
Hotels |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
|
Saigon |
Saigon Star Hotel 2-3* |
Chancery Hotel 3-4* |
Equatorial Hotel 5* |
|
Nha Trang |
Vien Dong Hotel 2-3* |
Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel 3* |
Ana Mandara Resort 4-5* |
|
Hoi An |
Phu Thinh 2 Hotel 2* |
Lotus Hotel 3* |
Life Resort Hoi An 4* (+) |
|
Hue |
Ngoc Huong Hotel 2-3* |
Hue Heritage 3* |
Saigon Morin Hotel 4* |
|
Hanoi |
Halong Hotel 2* |
Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi 3* |
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi 4-5* |
|
Halong |
Van Hai Hotel 3* |
Halong Pearl Hotel 4* |
Halong Plaza 4* |
Accommodation
in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked,
alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the
local accreditation authority.
Included
services:
-
English-speaking guide.
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Meals according to itinerary.
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Flight ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary. Flight from Nha Trang to Danang
and Flight from Hue to Hanoi
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Boat ticket(s) according to itinerary.
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Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and
drinking water).
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Sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary.
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Accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.
Excluded
services:
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International and domestic airport tax. ** Airport tax
information**
- Visa fees, drinks and personal expenses.
Seat In
Coach Departure Date
| Tour Dates |
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| 04
Mar 2005 |
18
Mar 2005 |
01
Apr 2005 |
15
Apr 2005 |
|
| 13
May 2005 |
27
May 2005 |
10
Jun 2005 |
24
Jun 2005 |
08
Jul 2005 |
| 22
Jul 2005 |
05
Aug 2005 |
19
Aug 2005 |
02
Sep 2005 |
16
Sep 2005 |
| 30
Sep 2005 |
14
Oct 2005 |
28
Oct 2005 |
11
Nov 2005 |
25
Nov 2005 |
| 09
Dec 2005 |
23
Dec 2005 |
06
Jan 2006 |
20
Jan 2006 |
03
Feb 2006 |
| Note:
All Seat In Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax |
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Remarks:
1. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period. Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.
2.
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