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OVERVIEW           

Choose the ‘road less travelled’ on this journey of surprises. Be stunned by the diversity of landscapes across the country: the pristine waters of the South China Sea, the lush fertile plains of the Mekong Delta, the cool central highlands, the terraced paddy fields of the north and the dramatic mountains of the Sapa region. Encounter ethnic minority groups, remote handicrafts villages, World Heritage sites and ever-changing regional menu,cruise in luxury on Halong Bay and much, much more …

Day 01: Arrival Hanoi Welcome to Vietnam, transfer of 45 min to your hotel in town, hotel check in. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 02: Hanoi Fullday city tour/Laocai (B/L) Morning departure from you hotel on the three wheels of a cyclo you will be guided through Hanoi history and culture & people and get some more shocks of the culture. This tour draws to: the Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of literature, one of the Museums (Ethnology, Fine Art, Army, Women, History...) with lunch at restaurant then back to the Old Quarter for some more exploration.. Short break before the night train to Sapa

Day 03: Lao Cai /Sapa (B/L)
Get Lao Cai Railway Station at about 06:00, welcome and ttransfer to Sapa. Breakfast just right after hotel check in. Free at leisure at the hotel in the morning. In the afternoon, visit Ta Van (Day) village, where you will enjoy a walk and discover the traditional way of life of welcoming people. Rice paddies, wooden bridges, and rivers. This area, which still remains unspoiled, offers magnificent scenery. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 04: Sapa Surrounding/Hanoi (B,L) Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning enjoy a trek to the Red Dao village of Ta Phin, and in the afternoon trek through the green Sapa Valley to visit the Black Hmong minority of Lao Chai Village and Giay minority of Ta Van then back to Lao Cai to catch the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train. (B,L) Day 05: Hanoi – Ha long Bay of the World Heritage(B/L/D) Arrival from Sapa in the early morning. Take a mini van Ha Long city then boat cruise straight to the Bay with seafood lunch served on the Bay, cruise along the wonderful Bay in the afternoon with cave visit and swimming, dinner and sleep on boat

Day 06: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi-Hue (B/L)
Morning enjoythe sunrise, that would be great photos as it is raising up from the ocean and through the peaks of the limestone islands Breakfast and lunch served on boat before driving back Halong city then directly to Noi Bai airport for the late flight to Hue. Welcome and transfer for hotel check in.

Day 07: City tour of Vietnam last feudal dynasty(B/L) Morning visit the Imperial Citadel and Emperor Khai Dinh’s mausoleum. In the afternoon visit Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb, Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue. Day 08: Hue - Boat trip then to Hoian - the charming old town(B/L) Morning boat trip at 7.30 a.m along Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda emperors’ tombs of Minh Mang. Leave Hue in the late afternon by a mini van for Hoi An, on the way stop for Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum, Marble mountain, Lang Co Beach. Hotel check in upon arrival. Overnight in Hoian

Day 09: Hoian - Walking tour in the ancient town(B/L)
Breakfast at hotel then join the walking tour to discover around Hoi An- the old Tan Ky House, Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Shop for tailored made silk products or spend your time at the wonderful beach. Free at leisure at night in Hoian.

Day 12: Flight to HCM, City tour of SaiGon(B/L)
Morning flight from Nhatrang to Saigon. Welcome at the airport and take a short city tour of SaiGon to visit Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, former US Embassy, War crimes Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon

Day 13: Day trip to Tay Ninh and Cu Chi tunnels(B/L)
Spending full day to Tay Ninh with the Great CaoDai temple (a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christian). Seeing the noon mass (~one hour). Lunch in Tay Ninh. In the afternoon, we visit Cu Chi - a fabulous tunnel. You will have an opportunity to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war. Get back Saigon in the late afternoon. Overnight in SaiGon.

Day 14: Sai Gon – Visit the fertile Mekong delta(B/L) One day with busy branches of the Mekong and into the peaceful canals. Visit an island orchard, see the daily life of farmers and try exotic seasonal fruits unique to the region. See what life is really like for Mekong locals by exploring a quiet island on foot, call on coconut-candy workshop and visit a bee farm to try some honey with rice wine or tea. Back Saigon in the late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon Day 15: Sai Gon (B) Free space for you to relax, shop, note and well pack after the long visit throughout Vietnam for your flight home on the next day!

Day 16: Sai Gon departure, Goodbye Vietnam(B)
Free at your leisure until your next departure.

PRICING - US DOLLARS PER PERSON (Valid till 30 Sep, 2011)

PRICING – US DOLLARS PER PERSON (Valid from 01 Oct to 20 Dec, 2011)

INCLUSIVE :
-A/C vehicle transfer with driver
-Hotel accommodation in twin sharing room with breakfast
-Sightseeing and entrance fee at all mentioned sites
-English, French speaking local guide
-Meal as stated in itinerary
-Boat trip in Halong, Hue, Mekong, Nhatrang.
-Train Hanoi –LaoCai-Hanoi with normal train in 4berth-cabin sharing.
-GOV tax tour.

EXCLUSIVE :
-International/domestic air tickets
-Drinks, personal expenses
-Entrance fee for photo or video camera to the sites
-Others not mentioned in the price above
-Tips and gratitude for guide, porters and drivers

HOTEL LIST :

Notes :

-          Deluxe option : Departure to Laocai on weekdays, discount 89 USD/person (Weekend departure : Hanoi to Laocai on Friday and Laocai-Hanoi on Sunday), applicable only for the period till 30 Sept, 2011

-          Hotels in Deluxe 1 option are the same with those in Deluxe 2 option as these hotels are the best ones in the destinations

-          In case the aforementioned hotels are fully booked, Asian Destination Travel has right to book similar hotels

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