A great tour of Vietnam, you
will see amazing sights, visit ancient Buddhist monasteries, enjoy the cultural
interaction and come home with a rich experience. Shop for silks and gems all
at bargain prices.
Day 1-2 USA to Saigon:
Welcome aboard your flight to
Saigon. Enjoy onboard world-class hospitality.

Day 3 Saigon:
Arrive Saigon Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport
and transfer to Bong Sen Annex hotel. Your vietnam tour begins.
Day 4 Saigon:
Today's half-day walking tour of
Saigon's historic landmarks including the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame
Cathedral, former Presidential Palace, the City Opera and the City Hall.
Afternoon is free for your own further exploration of the city. (B)
Day 5 Saigon/Hue: (Air)
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Hue, the
capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty of emperors from 1802 till 1945.
Upon arrival, transfer to Dong Da hotel. In the afternoon, drive to visit the
Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen emperors once ruled Vietnam. Continue to
Dong Ba Market for a visit before transferring back to hotel. (B)
Day 6 Hue/Hoi An
:
Early morning take a dragon boat upstream to visit the Thien Mu
Pagoda, Hue''s most preserved religious monument standing on the riverbank with
its seven-floor tower. Check out and drive directly to Hoi An via Hai van
Mountain Clouds Pass where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline can
be viewed at the summit. Upon arrival in Hoi An, enjoy a walking tour of the
ancient town center and take in the former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old
Japanese covered bridge and the colorful market with its stalls brimming with
tropical specialties. Overnight at Vinh Hung 2 hotel. (B)
Day 7 Hoi An
/Danang/Hanoi (Air) Hai Phong:
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight
to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet and transfer directly to Hai Phong, a
colonial port city. Arrive in Hai Phong, check in hotel before doing the city
tour include Hang Kenh Temple, Du Hang Pagoda and a carpet making factory.
Overnight at Royal Harbor View hotel in Hai Phong (B)
Day 8 Ha Long/Hanoi:
Morning take a short drive to Halong to take a 4 hour boat
cruise around this World Heritage Site with more than 3,000 islands rising
steeply from the water to create an extraordinarily dramatic seascape. This is
a chance to explore the various grottos, and fishing communities. A fresh
seafood lunch is served on board. In the afternoon, drive back to Hanoi. Dan
Chu hotel in Hanoi. (B, L)

Day 9 Hanoi
:
Morning enjoy a walking tour of this tree-lined boulevard city
to visit Pho Co Ancient Town, Historical Museum, Restored Sword Lake, and the
Old Quarter district. The afternoon is free at leisure. This evening , take a
short walk to the Thang Long puppet theater and enjoy a traditional performance
by Hanoi''s famed water puppet troupe. (B)
Day 10 Hanoi/USA:
After breakfast pick up and
transfer for homebound.(B)
Departure Dates:
2008:
Jan 21 Feb 11, 18, 25 Mar 10, 24 Apr 7, 21, 28
May 5, 19
Jun 2, 23, Jul 7, 21
, Aug 4, 18 Sep8, 22, Oct 6, 13,
20
Tour cost:
$2663.00 Per person twin sharing
Single
Supplement:$896.00
Airport, security customs and departure taxes
extra
Air surcharge Jun- Aug&Dec-Jan 15th. $595.00
Tour cost
includes:
Round trip air from US
Gateway(JFK, LAX) plus all other airfares within Vietnam, hotels with daily
breakfast and other meals as described in the daily itinerary, airport meet and
transfers, baggage handling, sight-seeing tours by coach & cruises with
local guides, all entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges, services of
tour managers.
Business Class and
First Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added comfort on
your flight to Bangkok, we are happy to offer the upgrade supplement to your
tour cost.
Add-on Airfares with economy coach class
flights
Add-on coach fare are available from most USCities. Please call
(212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have
questions.
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