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Vietnam from the North to the South

Tour Overview: With this tour you have a opportunity to go through Vietnam. Take time to discover the charming northern capital before heading to spectacular Halong Bay, where rugged limestone pinnacles and grottoes combine to make up one of the world’s most recognizable landscape. Next fly to Hue, the former capital with Imperial capital, Royal tomb and pagodas, visit charming Hoi An, riverfront town crammed with historic homes, tiny museums, bustling silk and fish markets. Head to the laid back beach town of Nha Trang for delicious seafood, ocean views and relax, vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, journey down the Mekong delta passing colorful floating markets. This journey offers you perfect sense of Vietnam.

Tour outline: Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi capital with flowers and hospitable greeting Day 2: Hanoi – Halong overnight on wooden traditional cruise Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi – Departure for Hue – Ancient Capital from airport Day 4 - 5: Discover the unique culture in Hue the Heart of Vietnam Day 6 - 8: Easy and relaxing Hoi An old town Day 9 - 10: Lying on fantastic beach of Nha Trang, enjoy your real holiday Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City arrival, enjoy a nighttime in western styled city Day 12 - 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong delta with canals and floating market Day 14: Say goodbye to Vietnam

Tour itinerary: Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi capital of Vietnam Our tour guide and driver welcome you in airport and transfer you to Hanoi, charming northern capital. Check in hotel, rest after your journey, and enjoy welcome dinner with



Vietnam traditional cuisine. And then have tickets for a performance of traditional Water Puppetry (an art form unique to northern Vietnam). Day 2 – 3: Halong Bay The Halong Bay with our traditional wooden junk, which was based on the model of the old Vietnamese court vessels with sails, a wide transom and rectangular superstructure, luxurious, traditional styling paired with sophisticated modern facilities and comforts! The boat boasts romantic wooden fixtures, a multitude of windows to make the most of the amazing views, and a spectacular upper deck for your total relaxation to sightsee the emerging rocks of Halong Bay and its natural attractions. With 2 deluxe rooms, your privacy is so important. Kayaking can be done in the picturesque Halong Bay area through some other coastal. All of family members will enjoy a day out on the water. Day 4 -5: Hue with unique culture and ancient citadel Vietnam’s former imperial capital is home to the last empire’s Forbidden City, the Citadel as well as tombs of Nguyen Emperors. River cruises also operate on the Perfume River. Day 6-8: Hoi An – the bustling commercial town Drive along beautiful Hai Van pass to get to Hoi An, a true Vietnam highlight. Visit her tailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take part in a cooking demonstration. An ambient boat trip down the Thu Bon River brings you to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage – listed Ancient Town. Early rises should pack plenty of film you will be mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the fishing town’s early morning markets as boats arrive from the sea. Hoi An is very safe. If you love shopping then this is heaven for your family. Go for a deal where you “do not pay until happy” Day 9 – 10: Nha Trang with emerald water and favorable weather Nha Trang is a medium-sized city at the centre of a large bay with offshore islands. It has been considered as heaven of beaches. There’s plenty to see and do, a vast sandy beach, good range of restaurants, good hotels, boat cruises, cultural sites and something for everyone especially those on family holidays. There plenty for youngsters – wallowing in the mud bath, scuba diving with dive specialist. It is fantastic, huge hit. Day 11: Ho Chi Minh discovery Nowhere does one feel the dynamic changes occurring in Vietnam more than in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. This city rightfully exists in most people's minds as an exciting, exotic part of the lure of Southeast Asia. Let spend the whole day discovering Ho Chi Minh city.



Day 12 – 13: Mekong delta with floating market, fruit plantation Enter the world of the Mekong delta where the mighty river inundates the land every year flooding the land to a depth of several metres. Overnight on romantic cruise, cruise by private sampan (traditional boat) through the vast network of canals, visting colorful floating markets, rural villages, cottage industries, orchards loaded with exotic fruits and lots more. There is nothing quite like it in Vietnam or even in the rest of the world. Day 14: Ho Chi Minh departure Our fantastic holiday come to an end. Coming to the airport for your homebound flight

Trip notes: Accommodation: Triple share is possible and must be requested at the time of booking. Please be clear whether a double bed plus extra bed is required or whether three separate beds are preferred. Where separate rooms for children are booked, interconnecting or adjacent rooms will be requested (subject to availability) Tour guide: Local tour guide with international experience will give you the feeling of safety, protection. He will cares about every meal you eat, the room in hotel, especially he gives you the concept of how to behave well towards the locals. He also let you know all information about your tourist destination. Things to bring: When you travel, you had better take sun cream, insect repellent and hat or cap with you. It is easy for you to have flu or cold without careful preparation because the often changes of weather. Food: Try to get used to the food in different parts of Vietnam, if you have any problem about food, please let tour guide know even before meals, we will change into the food that you prefer. Currency: When you travel to Halong bay, you should take Vietnam Dong with you to pay for extra services. Tips: For tour guide, driver, boat crew… tipping depends on your satisfaction of your trip. It should be 5 USD/day for guide, 3 for driver and 5 for boat crew.

Tour prices: Tour Name: Vietnam from the North to the South Duration: 14 days and 13 nights Rate: On request Tour included:



• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room. • Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements) • Boat cruises if specified in the program • Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe driver. • The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests’ return to their hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary. • Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program • Lunches and dinners (if specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available. Tour excluded: • Surcharges for peak season levied after your booking date • Visas, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses • Camera fees (if any), Insurance