22947 – Mr. Sharad Baxi x 12 // Vietnam 

Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour (D)

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 / 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, pick up by tour guide and transfer back to Hanoi via old way. Check in hotel. Free time at leisure till 7pm pick up by tour guide and Have dinner at Indian restaurant.  Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4 : : HANOI – MORNING FLIGHT TO DANANG – HALF DAY HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport with tour guide to board a flight to Danang.

Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to check in hotel.

Afternoon, transfer to visit Hoian ancient town. You take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, 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. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

Please note: the standard check in time is 14:00 – 15:00pm. Early check in is not included and subject to hotel availability.

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

After breakfast, transfer to Ba Na hills and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Reach the French-inspired hilltop resort, we visit the Old Villas, French Stable, and Tinh Tam Garden with our English-speaking guide for a walk down the hills’ memory lane. Admire the lush vegetation and the rich terrains of Truong Son mountain that stretches to the East Sea from the iconic Golden Bridge. Just a few steps away from the village stands the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the 27-meter high Buddha statue. See an impressive facade of traditional Vietnamese architecture when we visit the pagoda. Next, head to Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion for a walk through well-manicured landscapes that serve as gorgeous backdrops for photoshoots. We reach Nui Chua Peak, marvel at the natural reserve’s beauty and remember to snap a photo or two.

Our next stop will be the Fantasy Park, an amusement park inspired by French chateaus and palaces. Hop on a rollercoaster and make it a memorable one by getting our pictures taken while riding. Have fun with exciting rides fit for all ages. For our last destination, drop by Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple for a glimpse of Vietnam’s Buddhist culture. Tour the temple complex, where a 9-story pagoda and teahouse sit 1,487 meters above sea level. Please note: Wax Museum entrance fee (USD 5/pax), Debay Wine Cellar entrance fee (USD 5/pax for Silver ticket, including 1 glass of wine, or cocktail, or fruit juice), coin games at Fantasy Park are not included in the entrance ticket, joining them will be at your own account. Go downhill by cable car. Trannsfer back to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure to enjoy the beach till 7pm pick up by tour guide and have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 6:  DANANG – MORNING FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – AFTERNOON CITY TOUR (PVT) (B /D)

Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport with tour guide to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam.

Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the down town. Check in your hotel.

Afternoon, start 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 had struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation and the locals’ perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, display 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, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883 and colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Saigon.

Please note: the standard check in time is 14:00 – 15:00pm. Early check in is not included and subject to hotel availability.

DAY 7: SAIGON – MY THO – SAIGON (B/D)

After breakfast, we head to My Tho, the homeland of coconut and 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 at one of 4 islands in the area for sightseeing. Enjoy the fresh tropical fruits served in the heart of the garden accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music at the plantation. Embark on the small boats rowed the local people thru the small cannels with water coconut tree 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. This afternoon, we take the boat back to the mainland then drive back to Saigon. Stop on the way to visit Vinh Trang pagoda, one of the biggest pagoda in the region. The beautiful structure features a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. Have dinner at Indian restaurant.  Overnight in Saigon.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh – Departure ( D )

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 52,000 /- Per Adult on twin / double sharing Basis * 12 pax = 6,24,000 /- for 12 Adults
+ 5% TCS 

4 star Hotel

INR 57,000 /- Per Adult on twin / double sharing Basis * 12 pax = 6,84,000 /- for 12 Adults
+ 5% TCS 

Inclusions

• Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
• 1-night cruise based on double/twin sharing cabin on non-private junk in Halong Bay
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
• All Indian meal is set menu
• 2 ways cable car in Ba Na Hill
• Private boat in My Tho
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
• Transportation by vehicle with A/C as per program
• Local English speaking guides in Vietnam on day tour private ( different Guide will be their at each places )
• 2 bottles of mineral water on tour day
• Vietnam Visa Fees 
• Compulsory Tips to the driver & Guide.

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 : 

Flight Route :Ahmedabad – Hanoi – Danang – Ho Chi Minh – Mumbai


1 . VJ 1926 Z 10DEC AMDHAN HS1 0010 0620 O TU
2 . VJ 507 H 13DEC HANDAD HS1 1050 1210 O FR
3 . VJ 625 B 15DEC DADSGN HS1 0910 1035 O SU
4 . VJ 883 H 17DEC SGNBOM HS1 1925 2340 O TU

Fare : 47,000 /- PP 

Please note that the given rates are best possible same is subject to change at the time of confirmation. 

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