21580 – Dr. Sonali Mittal  x 5 // Vietnam 

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, greeted by the local tour guide and transfer to hotel. Check in your hotel as per standard check in time.

Afternoon, visit Ba Dinh Square – the biggest square in Hanoi where all the biggest cultural, political events of the cities, especially demonstrations, take place. Start our visit at the Complex of Ho Chi Minh including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from outside only as it closes in the afternoon), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilts, his fishpond and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Then, the Temple of Literature which is considered as the first university of Vietnam. Later, We visit the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake and then take a leisure walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as ‘The 36 Streets’ – each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics, medicines to crafts. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.”

• Please note: Normal check-in time at hotel is 14.00hrs. Early check-in is not included.
• Standard Airport pick will be at 07.30hrs. Surcharge will be applicable for pick up before 07.30hrs.

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (SHUTTLE BUS HANOI – HALONG) (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check out. Pick up from hotel between 07:45 AM to 08:30 AM 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 paddy fields 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.

Meals on cruise will be local cuisine.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BR) (SHUTTLE BUS) 

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, return to hotel by shuttle bus. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4 : : Hanoi – Morning/Afternoon flight to Danang (B)

Your driver pick you up from Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Danang city (air tickets excluded).

Upon arrival, welcomed by the driver only and transfer to check in hotel. Freetime in beach Danang. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 5: DANANG – BA NA HILLS – DANANG (SIC) (B/L)

07:30 am – 08:00 am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car

Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.

Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome … Have lunch at restaurant (Buffet).

Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

3:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

4:45 – 5:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel in Danang.

DAY 6: Cam Thanh coconut village – Hoian Ancient town – Danang (B)

After breakfast, check out the room, then driver & guide will transfer to visit Cam Thanh village and Bay Mau coconut forest. Here you have chance to experience the traditional way of life. Take a bamboo basket boat tour through the coconut groves, learn how to paddle a traditional boat . Relax in the peaceful countryside by simply sit back and enjoy the views. Learn about traditional handicrafts by watching local artisans weave baskets and mats using coconut leaves and other natural materials. You can even try your hand at making your own.

After our transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town, we will be immersed in a magical world of Oriental feel. We will walk over the Japanese Bridge, visit Chinese Assembly halls, and explore ancient houses. We can also listen to folk music at old club-houses or stroll into the market by Thu Bon river. Here, we may feel the same inspiration as artists who have found the rooftops of Hoi An to be a source of inspiration.

The rest of the time is free for shopping. Hoi An is legendary for its affordable yet quality tailoring services. The streets of the ancient town are also lined with shop houses and makeshift stalls selling handicrafts, jewelry, traditional apparel, and shoes. The central marketplace is filled with locals bargaining for fresh produce and foodstuffs. Hoi An town in the evening is a magical place, where is bathed in warm yellow light from the lanterns that hang from the shophouses, and the streets are filled with the sound of music and laughter. Drive back to hotel in Danang for overnight. Overenight in Danang.

DAY 7:  DANANG – MORNING FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – AFTERNOON CITY TOUR (PVT) (B)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport (without tour guide) for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh city (air tickets excluded).

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and drive to hotel for checking in. 

In the afternoon, start your city tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals’ perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, displayed in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation. We then visit the Reunification Palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883, and the colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Late in the afternoon, visit Ben Thanh Market, a symbol of Saigon. Have some shopping time there. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH (SIC) (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel 07:30-08:00 am. Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km 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, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at guests own extra cost). Return to Ho Chi Minh city centre. Rest time of the day at leisure or shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and transfer to the airport with a driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

Please note: Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included

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Tour Cost & Hotel Details

3 star Hotel
INR 47,000 /- Per Adult on twin / double sharing Basis * 4 pax = 1,88,000 /- for 4 Adults
INR 30,000/- for child without extra bed

Total : INR 2,18,000/- for 4 Adults and 1 child + 5% TCS 

4 star Hotel

INR 54,000 /- Per Adult on twin / double sharing Basis * 4 pax = 2,16,000 /- for 4 Adults
INR 40,000/- for child without extra bed

Total : INR 2,56,000/- for 4 Adults and 1 child + 5% TCS 

Inclusions

• 7-night accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
• 1-night cruise based on double/twin sharing cabin on non-private boat in Halong Bay
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
• Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
• SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation by vehicle with A/C
  • Private airport transfers and private tour transfers 
  • Shared vehicle for SIC tours
  • Shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
• Water during tour day
• Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam (different guides in different cities & tour)
• Vietnam Visa Fees
• Tips 

Excludes

• Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
•  drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
• Lunch  & Dinner
• All Optional Tours
• All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
•  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

Airfare & Flight Details : 

Ex Ahmedabad : 

1 . VJ 1926 H 22DEC AMDHAN HS1 0010 0620 O SU
2 . VJ 1525 I 25DEC HANDAD HS1 1205 1325 O WE
3 . VJ 625 L 28DEC DADSGN HS1 0910 1035 O SA
4 . VJ 1805 B 30DEC SGNAMD HS1 1825 2230 O MO

Fare : 52,000 /- PP 

Please Note :-

•  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
• Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
• 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