23467 – Mrs. Anita Songara x 20 // Vietnam

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong – Overnight cruise (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check out. At 9am, head East for 3 hours driving to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Danang by flight (B/Br/D)

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi around 3pm, head to airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up & transfer to check in hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

Day 4: Danang – Bana Hill – Danang – Hoian (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning transfer to Ba Na Hill, one of the most spectacular landscape of Danang City. You will take a cable car to the summit of mountain (at 1487m of sea level). Start visiting Ba Na Hill with many different attractions: Funicular, Debay ancient wine cellar & Le Jardin D’Amour, Linh Ung pagoda, Thich Ca Buddist statue, etc.

This afternoon you continue to join activities and games in Fantasy Park. Later walk to the summit of the mountain at the height 1487m – the highest one of Ba Na Mountain, visit Bell Tower, Nghinh Phong tower and Golden Bridge, to take beautiful photos of the mountain and Da Nang city. Late afternoon, taking the cable car back to foothill. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

In the evening at 8p.m. if time permit, Enjoy Fire Breathing Dragon Bridge show (during Fri – Sun weekly)

Please note: Wax Museum, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park is not included in my quotation, joining them will be at your own account.

Day 5: Coconut tour with Basket boat — Hoi An Ancient town (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we transfer to visit Cam Thanh water coconut village. We will receive a briefing about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community before we board on boat and enjoy cruising on the Cua Dai River. We then join the local fisherman on the river as we try your hand at casting a net, learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat and explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanking the waterways. Back to Hoian town. Lunch at Indian restaurant.

Afternoon, We take an interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly halls and enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses or listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at old club-houses. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoian a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. Have boat trip on Thu Bon river. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Back to Danang. Overnight in Dannang.

Day 6: Danang free at leisure – Saigon by flight (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure. Check out. Lunch at Indian restaurant. Transfer to airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, pick up & check in hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 7: Saigon – Cuchi Tunnels – Saigon city tour (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we visit to Cu Chi tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, we’re invited to enter a section of the tunnels to witness the secrets of the tunnels firsthand. Our guide will also show us various mantraps employed from this period, the remains of an American tank and numerous B52 bomb craters. There is also the opportunity to fire an M60, M16 or AK47 rifle at the range next to the tunnel complex (bullets to be purchased on spot). Return to Saigon, we visit the harrowing War Remnants Museum, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam- American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. We then visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, and Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside), and take photo of Reunification Palace from outside. Lunch at local restaurant & dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 8: Saigon – Mekong Delta  – Saigon (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products like coconut candy, rice paper,… Upon arrival, embark on the boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River viewing the life to the local people live along the banks. We stop to visit an island in the area, enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the lush garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. Later, embark on other small boats rowed by the local people thru the small canals shadowed by water coconut trees to visit the local factories. There you will taste the honey tea and see the local people produce the coconut candy milk and of course you also can try it or stroll in the garden where the locals feed honeybee. Lunch at local restaurant.

Airfare & Flight Details 

INR57,000
Please note that the given fare is best available as of now and same is subject to change at the time of confirmation

Inclusions

• 07 Nights Hotel Accommodation on triple sharing basis.
• Meals as per the itinerary above.
• Sightseeing’s as mentioned above on SIC basis.
• sightseeing and Transfer in coach as per above plan
• Daily tips in Vietnam.
• GST on total package cost

Excludes

• 5% TCS
• All Optional Tours & transfers from Airport/Station-Hotel or vice versa
• Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
• Indonesia Visa is on arrival  & Insurance fees
• Any other meals other than specified above.
• Any other sightseeing other than mentioned above
• Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
• Early check-in charge.

Please Note :-

• Rates are subject to change without any prior notice
• High Season Surcharges Applicable during Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
• 1 USD = INR 83  . The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
• The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
• We are not holding any air seats and hotel bookings at this point of time
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. Alternate room category, hotels and air bookings may attract extra cost
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
• Cost for 5* & Special hotels will be quoted on request
•  Hotel Check Inn Time 1500 Hrs Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
• Itineraries are subject to change
• For Security Deposits, Credit card copy is required at the time of hotel check in. Prevailing rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of payment

Day 2: Hanoi, visit the hidden heritage and cyclo to see The Old Quarter

Depart at 8:00 AM from your hotel by van. We begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residential grounds learning about his great life (outside) and One Pillar Pagoda. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University.

In the afternoon, visit QuanThanh Temple. We then take a cyclo trip around HoanKiem Lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter. This is your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoi an life and Vietnamese culture. We can help you to get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would rather just spend the evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Tour finishes at about 4:30 PM.

Lunch and Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, Vietnam cyclo ride, breakfast, lunch, dinner,hotel, water

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long, welcome on the boat (SIC)

Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a private van (about 4 hours) from your hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore the magic Ha Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. Relax at our secluded island-beach. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner. Overnight on the cruise.

Lunch and dinner: Local meals

Inclusion:Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, private cabin on non private cruise, all meals, permits, water

Day 4: Explore Bai Tu Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang (SIC)

Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay. Have brunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Meet our driver for picks up and transfers directly to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang. On arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel in Danang for check in by our guide. Dinnear at Indian restaurant. Stay overnight in Danang

Brunch: Local meals/ Dinner: Indian meals

Inclusion: Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, breakfast, brunch, dinner, hotel, water

Day 5: Ba Na hill – Golden Bridge full day

Have breakfast at your hotel. 8:00AMTransferto Ba Na hills (35km from Danang center) and get on the Sunworld Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit VongNguyet hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting NghinhPhong top, Le NimVillas,Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountain and lush trees.

International buffet lunch at Bana Hill.

After lunch, free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park… Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang. International buffet lunch/ Indian Dinner

Inclusion:  Transfer, guide, cable car ticket, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel, water

Day 6  : Danag – fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Have a breakfast at your hotel. Meeting our driver and transfer to the Da Nang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh, meeting our driver and transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Inclusion: Transfer, guide pick up in HCMC, breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, hotel.

Day 7: Cu chi tunnels – Ho Chi Minh city tour full day
Get started at 8:30 AM from your hotel venturing out to the Cu Chi countryside. See what life was like for the guerrilla warriors who lived and fought underground during the war. Crawl through 50 m of the 200 km tunnel system below. This morning you also pay a visit to a rice paper workshop.

In the afternoon see the real HCM City through the eyes of a local. Visit the bustling Cho Lon market and a hidden Chinese pagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and City Hall. Return to your hotel. Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Inclusion:Transfer, guide, entrance fee, water, breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel

Airfare & Flight Details 

INR54,500
Please note that the given fare is best available as of now and same is subject to change at the time of confirmation

Inclusions

• 07 Nights Hotel Accommodation on triple sharing basis.
• Meals as per the itinerary above.
• Sightseeing’s as mentioned above on SIC basis.
• sightseeing and Transfer in coach as per above plan
• Daily tips in Vietnam.
• GST on total package cost

Excludes

• 5% TCS
• All Optional Tours & transfers from Airport/Station-Hotel or vice versa
• Entrance fees for any sightseeing and Guide charges
• Indonesia Visa is on arrival  & Insurance fees
• Any other meals other than specified above.
• Any other sightseeing other than mentioned above
• Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
• Early check-in charge.

Please Note :-

• Rates are subject to change without any prior notice
• High Season Surcharges Applicable during Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
• 1 USD = INR 83  . The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
• The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
• We are not holding any air seats and hotel bookings at this point of time
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. Alternate room category, hotels and air bookings may attract extra cost
• The quotation is based on Standard room. You can upgrade to a higher room category by paying an extra cost depending on availability
• Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
• Cost for 5* & Special hotels will be quoted on request
•  Hotel Check Inn Time 1500 Hrs Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
• Itineraries are subject to change
• For Security Deposits, Credit card copy is required at the time of hotel check in. Prevailing rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of payment