Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Take part in Water Puppet Show. Check into your hotel. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (B, L, D)
Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise - Hanoi. (B, L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive to Hanoi Airport directly for afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Picking up upon arrival, transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Today you will visit the largest Vietnamese city. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cho lon, which means "Big Market." Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon's government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as "Hotel de Ville," is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Leave Saigon for Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam history & Vietnam War. Return to hotel for free. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Today you are free for leisure & shopping until transfer to Airport for departure. Finish unforgettable Vietnam trip with Asia Charm Tours. Good bye & see you in the next time!
Destinations
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Hotels/Resorts/Cruises Name
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Room Type
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Superior Category
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Hanoi
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Star View Hotel or La Dolce Vita Hotel
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Superior
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Halong Bay
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Huong Hai Deluxe Junk or Bai Tho Cruise
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Deluxe
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Bong Sen Saigon Hotel or Best Western Chancery Saigon
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Superior
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Deluxe Category
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Hanoi
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Flower Garden Hotel or Silk Path Hanoi Hotel
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Superior
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Halong Bay
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Halong Emotion Cruise
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Deluxe
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Ho Chi Minh
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Grand Hotel Saigon or Kim Do Hotel Saigon
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Superior
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First Class Category
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Hanoi
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Sofitel Plaza Hanoi or Sheraton Hotel Hanoi
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Hanoi View Room
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Halong Bay
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Paradise Cruises or Victory Star Cruise
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Deluxe Cabin
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Ho Chi Minh
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Caravelle Saigon Hotel or Majestic Saigon Hotel
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Superior
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Legend Category
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Hanoi
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Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Hotel
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Opera Wings
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Halong Bay
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Violet Cruise
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Suite Cabin
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Ho Chi Minh
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Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
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Park Room
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Number in Group
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Validity until 30th of September 2014
Price per person in US$ in party of
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1
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2-3
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4-6
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7-10
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11-15
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16-20
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Single Supplement
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Superior
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720
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530
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515
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505
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500
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496
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80
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Deluxe
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899
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675
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650
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640
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635
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630
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150
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First Class
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1,070
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765
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750
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745
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740
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735
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210
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Legend
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Tour Cost included:
3 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
1 night stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay in twin-share cabin.
Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City (economy class) Vietnam Airlines including fuel charge & Airport taxes.
Meals as mentioned in the itineraries: Vietnamese food, Asian Food basic.
All landed transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
English Speaking Tour guide. Other languages on request
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Water Puppet Show.
Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid
All taxes & services charge.
Tour Cost Excluded:
International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam
Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
Visa fees to Vietnam
Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
Kayak, Massage onboard
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
Tipping/ Gratuities
Single supplement
Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.