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Vietnam Tours - Vietnam Honeymoon

Description: This trip features the cultural and historical sites of Hanoi, the timeless beauties of Ha Long Bay, the refinement of Hoi An, the poetic and romantic beach of Nha Trang and the majestic Mekong river. 14 days are extremely interesting for both relaxing and experience. This trip is also perfectly fit travelers who looking for a honeymoon trip.

BRIEF ITINERARY:

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi arrival

Upon arriving in Hanoi, our tour guide will meet you at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is time at leisure. Tonight, our guide will meet you again and we have welcome diner of local Ha Noi cuisines at a nice local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City tour (B/L)

Full day Ha Noi City Tour today will give you an over view of Hanoi ‘s highlights and its interesting history, culture and life style of Vietnam's capital city. Pick up at your hotel by a car/van, and dropt off to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda. We then visit the Vietnam’s first university – temple of Literature which was built since 11th century. Lunch is at nice restaurant with local cuisines.

After lunch, we take a short drive to the outskirt to visit the Ethnology Museum that offers informative and well documental displays of 54 ethnic groups. Much to learn at this best museum in Indochina. Then we go back to the city centre to visit Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple. Enjoy an hour cyclo tour around the bustling old quarter once known as 36 streets and guilds of its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Finally, enjoying the famous traditional water puppet show in Thang Long Theatre. Here the daily activities of the red river delta are lively reappeared on almost a thousand year traditional art of unique made-in Vietnam water puppetry. Go back to your hotel and dinner is on your own arrangement.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will depart for Halong Bay – designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site since 1994. Traveling through the scenic fertile Red River Delta countryside, we get to Ha Long Bay by noon. The natural world heritage site Halong Bay is truly one of the most impressive scenery that should not be missed if someone ever come to the north. Upon arrival at Ha Long, we embark on a Chinese style junk for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting hours cruise passing by the evocatively shaped islets will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands and islets rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. Enjoy a Sea food lunch while you cruising through the bay.

Here the limestone karts formations are littered with beaches. You then explore the Surprising Sung Sot cave which still reserve much of the amazing original stalactites and stalagmites. By summer, there is always some chance to leisurely swim in a secluded cove of the bay. Dinner will be served on board and stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.

Accommodation: Overnight on the Junk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ha Long - Hanoi (B/L)

Wake up in the morning to the calming sound of the waves crashing on the nearby islands. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and relax. Sitting on the upper deck, you can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; in summer you can hear birds singing, even that cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. Our boat start cruising back and brunch buffet will be served on the way. Check out and arrive at the harbor by 11:30. You get back on our car and head back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 16:00, check in the hotel and enjoy the rest fee day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Hanoi - Hoi An (B)

Breakfast is at hotel. You are free at leisure until being transferred to Noi Bai airport to take one-hour flight to Danang City. Our guide will pick up upon arrival and transfer for almost an hour to Hoi An city. Stop en-route to visit the fascinating Cham Museum, the famous China Beach on the way to charming Hoi An. Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Check in to hotel, then you are at leisure for the rest of day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meal: Breakfast

Day 6: Hoi An half day tour (B)

Located on the north bank of the Thu Bon river, the historic Hoi An was once the famous South East Asia's major international ports under the name Faifo and today she still retains that special old-world feel. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarters to see the town's landmarks of Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient Assembly Hall, Phuc Kien Temple and then we take a river trip and you will enjoy the scenery along the Thu Bon River and the general view of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit Cam Kim mattress making village, carpentry village of Kim Bong and Dai Chiem Estuary. Hoi An is today famous for its numerous tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, here you go.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Meal: Breakfast

Day 7: Hoi An - Nha Trang (B)

Free at leisure until we transfer you to Danang airport to take a short flight to Nha Trang City that is a popular seaside resort known for its palm-lined white sand beaches and clear turquoise water. Some islands in Nha Trang are paradise for those who are interested in snorkeling and scuba diving. Our guide will pick you up at Nha Trang airport and transfer to hotel for leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast

Day 8: Nha Trang Island tours (B)

Today, you are boarding a private boat to exploring the coast of Nha Trang. Here the continental shell is relatively narrow bring the sea close to shore. The first stop is at the Tri Nguyen Aquarium. You will then head out to Hon Mun Island where we enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. We then continue to Hon Tam Island where you have the choice of relaxing on the beach or for the energetic – there is a choice of water sports. Have lunch at the fishing village of Lang Chai where there is time to explore before adventuring the basket boat to get back to our main boat. Then cruising back to Nha Trang harbor. We will also visit the Ponagar Towers, an outstanding of ancient Cham architecture and then touring around Dam Market before transfer you back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast

Day 9: Nha Trang at leisure (B)

Today you are free at leisure or explore Nha Trang city on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast

Day 10: Nha Trang (B)

Today You are free at leisure or explore Nha Trang city on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
Meal: Breakfast

Day 11: Nha Trang - Saigon (B)

You are free at leisure until transferred to Cam Ranh airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Our guide will pick you up at Tan Son Nhat airport to transfer you to the central hotel. Free time at leisure for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 12: Saigon - Mekong delta (B/L)

Start early in the morning, escaping from the busy city, we have one day cruise excursion with a drive to Cai Be around 10.00 am. The tour will start with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market. This is lively market with vendors selling ranges of goods on boats. We will proceed by boat to visit some local home factories such as rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying and processing. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside on the local sampan. Then we land and ride the bikes on the village paths. Visit nursery garden of Mr Tam Ho and enjoy local traditional music. Continue to visit bamboo-basket making and the brick & pottery kilns village. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 13: Saigon at leisure (B)

Today you will have a whole day free for relaxing, exploring Saigon on your own or go for shopping.

Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meal: Breakfast

Day 14: Saigon Departure (B)

Today we do not plan any schedule but let you be free at leisure and meet our guide to transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back to home.

Meal: Breakfast

PRICE & INCLUSION:

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy at 3-star hotel standard.

Valid until 31.December - 2013

Price Inclusions:

• All land transportation by private air conditioned vehicles
• Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
• Hotel accommodation on a double bedroom.
• Double bedroom on Halong bay
• Meals as mention in the program
• Local English speaking guides
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Travel insurance
• Visa approval fee
• Mineral water

Price Exclusions:

• All domestic flights
• International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam
• Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Additional expenses in case of force majeure

Notes:

• All the points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest.
• This Private Journey will depart on your desired date. It can also be taken in reserve starting in Saigon and finishing in Hanoi.