Vietnam Family Package Trip North-South 12Days

DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI

Pick you up at Noi Bai airport on arrival, transfer to Hanoi for check in Hotel, next you will be free for your own of exploration the city. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Full-day city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam from 10th century, The national fine arts museum, Army museum. Next is enjoyed our one hour of cycle at the old quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares” before transfer back to the hotel, free time for lunch. This late afternoon, We will transfer back to downtown for seeing the Water Puppet show. The earliest record is a stele in Ha Nam Province dated 1121 AD, suggesting that by this date water-puppetry was already a regular feature at the royal court. Overnight in Hanoi.(B/L)

DAY 3: HANOI-HALONG BAY (Aboard)

This morning, we will check out the hotel and depart for Halong bay, some 165 km away from Hanoi. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruise 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 sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.(B/L/D)

DAY 4: 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 will be back Hanoi at early this afternoon, on arrival check in hotel and free on your own at leisure.(B/L)

DAY 5: HANOI- HUE ANCIENT CITY/ FLIGHT

Have breakfast in the hotel before transferring back the Noi Bai airport for your flying to Hue at central Vietnam, the flight takes for 1hour. On arrival Phu Bai airport of Hue, meet with our local guide and driver to transfer to the hotel for check in and fresh up. This afternoon, at 02.00 Pm, we will take a short walk to the Bai Da Dock, from here will start our Dragon cruises down to visit the heavenly Lady Pagoda, the most famous ones in Hue City. Tour ends, we will transfer back the hotel for relaxing time. Overnight in Hue.(B/L)

DAY 6: HUE CITY TOUR

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. This morning, we will start our sightseeing tour in hue including to visit the Imperial Citadel and the King tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh, This afternoon you will be free on your own of exploration the city of go shopping. Dinner in town is on your own too. Overnight in hotel in Hue (B/L/D)

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

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. A morning walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 - year old, Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge, free at this afternoon.(B)

DAY 9: HOI AN-DANANG-SAIGON(FLIGHT)

After breakfast, Free at leisure and next will be transferred to the airport for flight to Saigon. Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s biggest city, also called the Economic Capital. Today, the city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings, so much so that Saigon was called “the Pearl of the Far East” (Hon Ngoc Vien Dong) or “Paris in the Orient” (Paris Phuong Đong). Free time to visit Saigon. Overnight in hotel in Saigon.(B)

DAY 10: SAIGON- CUCHI TUNNELS

Early in the morning, we pick you up at your hotel 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 for lunch, next will be visiting the Reunification Palace, war Museum, China Town and Notre Dame Cathedral. At early this afternoon, tour will be finished at your hotel.(B/L)

DAY 11: SAIGON- MEKONG DELTA CRUISES

After breakfast, set out an excursion to My tho in the Mekong delta, enjoy a 2 hours scenic drive passing paddy fields and tributaries, on a arrival, board our private motorized boat for a river cruise on the upper part of the Mekong river for a taste of agriculture life on the mighty Mekong river. Disembark the boat strolling around the colorful my tho wholesale fruit market to enjoy the bustle local daily life. Continue your ride upstream stopping en route at a boat building family factory and at thoi son 5 islands, walk through the lush orchards with tropical fruits, opportunity to taste diverse types of Mekong delta fruit while enjoying traditional music. Shuttle back to the pier and enjoy lunch with Mekong delta specialties at Ngoc Gia Trang restaurant. Drive back to Saigon at late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon (B/L)

DAY 12: SAIGON DEPARTURES

Transfer to airport for flight onwards, tour ends (B)

Inclusion:

All Private transportation and transfers (AC, New)
Private Room on boat in Mekong delta (My Tho)
Private Room on boat in Halong Bay ( twin share deluxe cabins)
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-Saigon = 72 USD/ One way ticket (Eco Class)
+ Hanoi-Hue = 72 USD/ One way ticket (Eco Class)

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

Note:

+ Check in Hotel at 2.00pm and check out at 12.00 am
+ RUSSIAN SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE is surcharged = 150 USD/ entire trip