“5-DAYS GLIMPSE OF VIETNAM”
(Daily departure on private tour, with full board)
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi
Ideal for travelers with limited time, this tour covers several “must sees” as Halong Bay, the old quarter of Hanoi and the tunnel complex of Cu Chi near Ho Chi Minh City.
ITINERARY
Day 01 Hanoi – Arrival (D)
Meet on arrival at Hanoi-Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Time permitting (depending on the arrival flight) visit the Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and strall around the old quarter of Hanoi.
Chợ Nổi Cái Bè
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation.
Day 02 Hanoi – Halong - Hanoi (B/L/D)
Breakfast.
Chợ Nổi Cái Bè
Early morning, drive 160 km East of Hanoi to Halong, sightseeing en route. Arrive in Halong and board a private junk for a 4-hour cruise. Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes such as Thien Cung and Dau Go. Seafood lunch on board.
Drive back to Ha Noi.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 03 Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)
Chợ Nổi Cái Bè
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning city tour including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed the whole October and November for maintenance) and his simple stilt house, the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Army Museum (Closed on Mondays). Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to hotel.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Hà Nội
Day 04 Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up at hotel, drive to Cu Chi (75 km) visit an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Lunch.
Visit the History Museum (closed on Mondays. If day 4 falls on Monday the History Museum will be replaced by the War Remnants Museum) in the afternoon and make a quick photo stop at the famous tourist sites such as Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Church and Central Post Office.
Hạ Long
Dinner at local restaurant.
Accommodation.
Day 05 Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leisure time until tranfer to Ho Chi Minh City - Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.
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PRIVATE PACKAGE TOURS – US Dollar
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Number of passengers (Net per person in half-twin room)
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SUP SGL
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Hotel category
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1
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2
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3-5
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6-9
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10-14
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15-19
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20 Up
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Deluxe
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1862
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1065
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1001
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907
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861
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836
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810
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488
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First class
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1574
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878
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814
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720
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674
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649
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623
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386
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Superior class
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1253
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710
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645
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551
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505
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480
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454
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259
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Tourist class
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981
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553
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488
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395
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349
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323
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298
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119
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Sup for Italian-speaking guide
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481/group
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Sup for Spanish-speaking guide
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366/group
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*Surcharge: Airfare HAN-SGN US$122/ticket (subject to change without prior notice)
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Validity: 01 November 2008 – 31 October 2009
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city
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5* Deluxe
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4+* First
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4* Superior
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Tourist
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Hanoi
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Intercontinental (Deluxe)
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Sofitel Plaza (Deluxe)
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Sunway ( Superior)
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Thien Thai (ROH)
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Sai Gon
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Caravelle ( Deluxe)
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Equatorial (Duluxe)
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Tan My Dinh II (Deluxe)
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Chancery (ROH)
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Surcharge for peakseason (USD/room/night):
* Surcharge for peakseason at Intercontinenatal (USD/room/night):
+ 01-Nov-08 - 31-Dec-08: USD 50
+ 06-Jan-09 - 09-Jan-09: USD 50
+ 01-Mar-09 - 31-Mar-09: USD 50
* Surcharge for peakseason at Caravelle(USD/room/night):
+ 01-Jan-09 - 03-Jan-09: USD 25
+ 16-Feb-09 - 09-Apr-09: USD 25
+ 01-Oct-09 - 31-Oct-09: USD 25
Surcharge for Compulsory dinner (USD/pax):
* Surcharge for compulsory dinner at Equatorial:
+ 24-Dec-08 - 25-Dec-08: USD 116 (per person)
+ 31-Dec-08 - 01-Jan-09: USD 116 (per person)
Included in the tour price:
Vietnam Visa Approval letter (visa stamping fee excluded)
Accommodation with meals as indicated in the programme
Transfers, tours with English/French/German speaking guide
Entrance fees and boat fees
Service charge, room tax and handling fee
Not included:
Vietnam visa stamping fee
International airfare to/from Vietnam
Domestic flight HAN- SGN
Personal insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry & etc.
Others not mentioned in the program
Remarks:
Minor programm changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability.
Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increase.
