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The Backbone of Vietnam ~ ' Vietnam Truly'!

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code: PV- SC 16 -07
routes: Hanoi - Halong bay - Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Hue - Hoian - Nhatrang - Dalat - Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta (14 days).
Duration: 14 days

Day 1 : ARRIVAL HANOI (--/--/D)
Upon arrival to Noibai International airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Hanoi by PanViet travel tour guide and car. Take an orientation tour around the Red River Bank and Hanoi old Quarter. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Having breakfast then transferred to visit Ngoc Son temple in Sword Lake then to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One-pillar Pagoda. Having lunch then visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first College. Continuing to visit Ethnology Museum where you can have a deep view about 54 peoples in Vietnam. Enjoying a cyclo trip in the Old Quarter. The day tour ends with an hour of Water Puppet Show and dinner. Overnight in HanoiDay

3 : DAY TRIP TO HALONG (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel we transfer to the Halong Bay. Boarding a boat to visit to limestone caves and white sandy beaches. Having lunch with fresh seafood on boat. Visit more fish farms and floating villages before back to Halong Wharf after 4 hour of cruising. Get back to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 4 : HANOI - HOA LU - TAM COC - BICH DONG - night train to HUE (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel then leave Hanoi in the morning for a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh, reaching the old capital city of Vietnam in 10th century. Very few traces of the citadel and palace remain here after fierce battles of every century, but the natural landscape is outstanding with mountain ranges running along a small riverway, where you must have a boat trip rowed by the locals to go thru long caves formed by the water erosion to enjoy the scenery and relax. The site is very often compared with Guilin (China) and Halong Bay (Vietnam) by every visitor. After the boat trip, taste a lunch of delicious local specialties including goat meat and water escargots before going on to Bich Dong charming pagoda, which leans in a mountain cliff. back to Hanoi for overnight soft sleeper train to Hue at 19.00 p.m. Overnight on train.

Day 5 : ARRIVAL HUE (B/L/D)

Arriving to Hue 7.00 am, you will be greeted by local tour guide and transferred to hotel. After breakfast we start a trip to visit Hue Citadel which contains great enclosure and Forbidden Purple city - a replica of Imperial City in Beijing. Visit Hue Antique Museum. Having lunch then in the afternoon, visiting Thien Mu pagoda and splendid Tu Duc King tomb. Diner and overnight in Hue.

Day 6 : HUE - DANANG - HOIAN (B/L/D
)Breakfast in hotel then take a boat trip to explore lovely Perfume river. Visit to Minh Mang King Tomb. Having lunch then we then continue our way to Hoian with stopovers en route at Lang Co beach for photo and refreshement. We continue our way over spectacular Haivan Pass (Cloudy Pass) for a bird's eye view to Danang city and the ocean. Pay a visit to famous Cham Museum in Danang and crafting village in Marble Mountain before reaching Hoian. Arrive to Hoian, check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Hoian.

Day 7 : HOIAN (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Together with tour guide exploring charming little township of Hoian including old quarter, Japanese bridge, Tan Ky Commuinity House,.., and Thu Bon river. There are many things to see and do in Hoian, one thing we can be sure you never feel bored while being in this lovely town. Dinner and overnight in Hoian.

Day 8 : HOIAN - NHATRANG (B/--/--)
Early breakfast. Transfer to Danang airport for flight to NhaTrang. At leisure then having lunch. In the afternoon, transferring to Thap Ba Hot Spring center via beach side road. Relax and gain your health in Mud bathing and Minerals Springs swimming. After that, visit the Cham Po Nagar Temples nearby. Back to your hotel through Nha Trang street to observe local Nha Trang life. Arriving Cam Ranh airport then transferred to our hotel in Nhatrang. Dinner and overnight in Nhatrang.

Day 9 : NHATRANG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10 : NHATRANG - DALAT (B/--/--)
After breakfast, we head out on a wild road to Dalat - visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the splendid view of Ngoan Muc Pass. Arriving Dalat then having lunch. In the afternoon, visit Chicken village of C'ho minority people,  Prenn Water Fall, Tuyen Lam Pagoda and Dalat flower market. Dinner and overnight in Dalat.

Day 11 : DALAT - SAIGON (B/L/D)
After breakfast we visit Bao Dai palace, Crazy house and then start a landway trip to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Visit Dambri water fall and La Nga floating village en route. Lunch on the way. Arrive Saigon in late afternoon after a lovely journey through evergreen vegetation of coffees, mulbery, rubber plantation. Diner and overnight in Saigon.

Day 12 : SAIGON CITY TOUR - CUCHI TUNNELS (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Visit Reunification Palace, and War Crime Museum. Visit China town and Thien Hau temple. Lunch served at local restaurant. Afterwards, Drive to visit intriguing network of underground Cuchi - a system of more than 250 km long dug by guerrilla in the war.Tonight there will be a farewell diner . Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 13 : MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. The tour guide and car will drive you to  the Delta region to Cai Be floating market. Boat trip to explore endless waterway and the market is fascinating experience. We visit bonsai and fruit garden. Lunch - Delta style is served in lush garden. Afternoon drive back to Saigon. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.

Day 14 : DEPARTURE (B/--/--)
Breakfast in hotel then at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat international airport for your flight back home. End of the tour.

INCLUDES:
-All transfers/transportation by private car or bus as indicated in the itinerary
-Accommodation on twin share basis including daily breakfast.
- English/French speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request, Meals as per program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D - Dinner)
-Private  boat cruise in Halong bay, Perfume river, Nhatrang and in Mekong river
-Domestic flight: Danang – Nhatrang airport taxes 
-Train ticket (A/C 4-berth) from Hanoi to Hue.
- Entrance fees

EXCLUDES:
- International air fare and airport taxes
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Meals not indicated
- Personal expenses such as bar bill, telephone, laundry
- Tips and gratuities.

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