Vietnam Deluxe Vacation Package 17Days

DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI, VIETNAM

Pick you up on arrival and transfer to the hotel, check in and free time at leisure on your own of exploration the city. Overnight Hanoi (D)

DAY 2: HANOI HALF DAY ART TOURS

Depart from hotel at 09.00 AM and start the half day of Art Tour by stopping over at the Museum of National Fine Arts. It has received many high ranking delegations of different countries, the Museum has sent many traveling thematic exhibitions to other nations to introduce to international friends the typical culture, heroic history of Vietnam. At the same time, it has linked local people with painting, photograph, and sculpture collections of international artists. The Museum has created chances for local art lovers to enjoy and learn about different fine arts school and tendencies of the world. Our next stop is at Home/studio of the well-known lady artist of Mai Hien, she is an expert in field of Contemporary arts of Lacquer painting and graduated from Hanoi college in 1985. Mai Hien is a full member of Hanoi Fine Arts Association. Drive to the west lake where to visit our other famous artist Mr Pham Luc also a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Luc is graduated from Hanoi fine arts college in 1977. Participated in art exhibitions in Vietnam and foreign countries such as Russia, Japan, France, Italy, Poland and Czech. His paintings have been collected by the Vietnam’s fine art museum and many foreigners, He is specializing in motherland, love and war subjects. If the time is permitted, we will travel back to downtown to visit one of the art galleries such as: Viet Fine arts, Green Palm, Apricot or Thang Long. After the sightseeing time, there will be a transfer back to the hotel around noon time, free on your own for exploration the city this afternoon. Overnight Hanoi (B/L)

DAY 3: HANOI COOKING CLASS

08At.30 AM, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Anh Tuyet Restaurant in old quarter of Hanoi where to join a special cooking class at the well-known Anh Tuyet restaurant. This restaurant still keeps original characteristics of traditional dishes, including Pho (rice noodle) and Nem (rolls), the morning course starts with a walk, accompanied by the chef Madame Anh Tuyet to the local market where participants get a chance to learn all about Vietnamese ingredients. A cooking demonstration follows in the kitchen and everyone has the opportunity to play an active part. Apart from introducing Hanoi’s dishes, over the past years, Madame Tuyet has taught foreigners how to cook traditional dishes. Profits are not all the things that count to her. What she likes is to help foreigners have comprehensive understanding of a close, noble but luxury Hanoi. After the class, lunch is served in the restaurant to sample all the different dishes prepared during the demonstration. Next is our walking tour to visit the 36 streets of Hanoi’s famous old quarter and temples, pagodas. End our trip at around 4.30 in the afternoon. Overnight Hanoi ( B/ L)

DAY 4: HANOI-HALONG BAY CRUISES

At 8.30 in the morning, Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. On Arrival, board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sunset over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk (B/L/D)

DAY 5: HALONG BAY- HANOI

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route, the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer to hotel on arrival (B/L)

DAY 6: HANOI-HUE SIGHTSEEING CITY/ FLY

Transfer back the airport for flying to Hue, some 800km away and meet our local guide at Phu Bai airport on arrival. Hue was once the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty of Emperors from 1802-1945. There are many mausoleums to visit as well as the fascinating Dong Ba market, famous for selling the best conical hats in Vietnam. We will start our sightseeing tour in hue including the boat trip cruise down the perfume river to the heavenly lady pagoda before visiting the Imperial Citadel and the King tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. Dinner in town is on your own too. Overnight in hotel in Hue (B)

DAY 7: HUE - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

Drive from Hue for two and half hours to Danang, we will pass the fishing village of Lang co before ascending the scenic Hai van pass (cloudy pass) where a spectacular panorama of the center coastline can be viewed at the summit, upon arrival in Da Nang visit Cham museum, one of the 5 oldest museums in The ASIA, containing the finest collection of Cham sculptures and visit marble mountains before continuing to hoi an ancient town. Check in the hotel on arrival and free time for shopping and dinner. Overnight in Hoi An. (B/L)

DAY 8: HOIAN WALKING TOUR HALF DAY

Have breakfast in the hotel,next will be started our walking tour to visit Hoi an ancient town, From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. Some places that not to be missed in town are the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Transfer back the hotel at 12.00 am, lunch on your own and Overnight Hoi an (B)

DAY 9: HOIAN- DANANG- NHA TRANG/ FLY

Have free time at leisure until car come to pick up at hotel to transfer to Danang airport for flying to Nha Trang, Meet our car at Camranh airport to transfer to hotel and free time for swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang (B)

DAY 10: FREE DAY FOR RELAXING NHATRANG

Have breakfast in the hotel, free time for your own of relaxing and sightseeing today. Overnight Nha Trang (B)

DAY 11: FREE DAY FOR RELAXING

Have breakfast in the hotel, free time for your own of relaxing and sightseeing today (B)

DAY 12: FREE DAY FOR RELAXING

Have breakfast in the hotel, free time for your own of relaxing and sightseeing today (B)

DAY 13: NHA TRANG -SAIGON (FLIGHT)

Free at leisure until transfer to Cam Ranh airport for flying to Saigon, Pick up on arrival Tan Son Nhat airport and depart for cu chi tunnels. By 1965, 250 km of tunnels criss-crossed Cu Chi and surrounding areas -just across the Saigon River was the notorious guerrilla power base known as the IRON TRIANGLE. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Allegedly the old wooden targets resembled US Marines! Return back to Saigon, Free time on your own of exploration the city or relaxing and swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang (B)

DAY 14: SAIGON-CAI BE - CAN THO (ABOARD)

Depart from your hotel in Saigon this morning and Heading for Mekong delta to the City of Cai Be some 2hours away from Saigon, there is plenty time for your stop en route for photography and seeing the daily life of people in Mekong delta of Vietnam. Boarding at Cai Be at noon. Welcome drink, Introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure towards Cho Lach on the Tien Giang river. Lunch while on route. Rest on the deck. The Bassac slips into the Chợ Lách canal, in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the river traffic, between markets and churches, a unique opportunity for a glimpse of the very varied life on the banks as well as on the water. Visit of a village on the banks of river Mang Thit, an opportunity to appreciate the way of life and hospitality of the local inhabitants. Visit of the orchard or rice fields nearby. Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck enjoying the sunset. The crew will serve dinner while the Bassac is cruising Mang Thit river. The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from the little Tra On floating market, for the night (B/L/D)

DAY 15: CAN THO CRUISES AND SIGHTSEEING

You may get up for breakfast as early as 06:30, as the ship is resuming its cruise the Tra On floating market. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. Arrival in Cai Rang floating market, check out and transfer onto a local boat to visit the floating market, the nearby arroyos and gardens and return to the Ninh Kieu pier, check-out and Pick up to transfer to your hotel in Can Tho. Free time on your own of exploration the city later. Overnight Can tho (B)

DAY 16: CAN THO- SAIGON

Have breakfast in the hotel and check out the hotel, heading back Saigon, there is plenty picture stop en route today. on arrival Saigon, transfer to your hotel. Overnight Saigon (B)

DAY 17: DEPARTURE VIETNAM

Free at leisure until our driver will come to pick up you to transfer back the airport for flight onwards. Tour ends at airport (B)

Inclusion:

All Private transportation and transfers (AC, New)
Private Room on boat in Halong Bay (Luxury boat of Bhaya), Mekong Delta ( twin share)
Private boat in Hue
Cooking class with Mrs Anh Tuyet chef in Hanoi (Most well-known chef in Vietnam)
English speaking guide
Meals as indicated in tour itinerary
Relevant permits and fees
Water Puppet Show Hanoi
Cycle Hanoi -1hour Hanoi
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast

Exclusion:

International flights
International departure tax
Flights from
+ Danang- Nha Trang = 72 USD/ One way ticket (Eco Class)
+ Hue – Hanoi = 72 USD/ One way ticket (Eco Class)
+ NHT- SG= 65 USD/ one way

Vietnam visa approval letter = 25 USD/ per person
Drinks on boat or in restaurants
Early check in and late check out
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuitie