HoaLu -Tamcoc. NinhBinh

 

 

Khaidinh Tomb. Hue

 

 

Minh Mang Tomb.Hue

 

 

Tuyen Lam Lake .Dalat

 

 

 

 

 

Floating Boat . Mekong
 
ST ON: 01 VIETNAM BUDGET TOUR
( 14 days /13 nights) Daily departure
For independent traveller  or small group

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Pick up and transfer to Hotel. Free and easy. Night in Hanoi.
Day 2: City tour  ( B, L)  SIC tour including water puppet show.
AM: 7.45 – 8.15: Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door
 is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 -  it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. At the end, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00. Night at Hotel.
Day 3: Ninh Binh Tour( B, L)  SIC tour
AM : 8.00 leave Hanoi by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Bus transfer for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.
PM : Boat trip to visit TamCoc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Dive back to Ha Noi. Night at Hotel.
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong( B, L,D) Legacy Legend Cruise + Shuttle bus.
AM: Pick up and transfer to Halong city from your hotel in Hanoi Old quarter (on request)
Noon: Around 12.30 arrive in Halong habour. You will be transferred to Legacy Legend boat by small tender, enjoy welcome drinks; check-in your cabin.
PM: Enjoyed Vietnamese lunch and beautiful Halong bay toward Lan Ha bay, passing many beautiful limestone karst islands…
- Around 15.00 – 16.00: Time to visit Titop island – the most beautiful island in Halong bay, you can swimming at nice beach or climb up to the top & enjoy amazing Halong bay view.
- Around 16.30 – 17.30: Time to swim & do kayaking at the pristine place. You will have chance to do kayaking by your own to explore the bay, islets & swimming in the tranquil water.
- Around 17.30:  Enjoy Sunset party on the sundeck with some fresh fruits. Enjoy cooking class (Making Vietnamese Spring roll). Enjoy dinner on boat.
- Enjoy Sunset party on the sundeck with some fresh fruits. Enjoy dinner on boat.
Day 5: halong – Hanoi – ( B, L) Night train to Hue
6.30 am: You can get up early & enjoy some cup of coffee under the peaceful morning with sunshine, some sound of bird, waves...Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.
- 7.45 am: After breakfast, Visiting Grotto–we will visit one of the most beautiful grotto in Halong bay.
- Around 9.00 am, back to the Legacy Halong cruise, time for checking-out. The cruise starts back to the habour, passing Bai Tu Long bay, Bai Tho mountain & beautiful landscapes.
- Enjoy early lunch on boat at around 11.00 am.
Around 12.30 noon, our bus and tour guide will take you back to Hanoi.
18h00 pm, Pick up and transfer to train station for night train to Hue at 19h30 pm. Soft sleeper, cabin of 4.
Day 6: Arrival in Hue
Arrival in Hue around 9h00 am. Pick up and transfer to Hotel. Free and easy. Night In Hue.
Day 7: Hue tour ( B, L)  SIC tour
MORNING: Pick up guests at the hotel at 07:30 am by bus.
Begin the day with The Royal Tombs: Minh Mang – Khai Dinh, stop on the way to visit The Traditional Martial Art Van An, The Conicat Hat Village & The Incense Making Village. Buffet lunch with over 50 traditional and international foods.
AFTERNOON: Continue by bus to visit The Citadel and Thien Mu pagoda. Then get on the boat for a sight -seeing along the river to see fishing village and sampan on the way back. Do not miss the Sunset on the Perfume River!
05:00 pm: End of tour at the boat station. Night at Hotel in Hue.

Day 8: Hue – Hoian  ( B, ) by bus
Moring Bus from Hue to Hoian ( 8h00 – 12h00 ).
On arrival, Check in Hotel and free and easy to visit Hoian Town. Night in Hoian.
Day 9: Hoian free and easy ( B, )
Day 10: Danang – Saigon ( B, ) by flight
Transfer to the airport for flight to Saigon. Pick up and transfer to Hotel.
Check in Hotel and night in Saigon.
Day 11: Cu chi – City tour ( B, L ) Small group tour
8h00 am : Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.Break time for relax .Return to Saigon. Night at Hotel.
Day 12: Saigon – My Tho – Can Tho ( B, L ) Small group tour
7h45 am : Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Proceed to Can Tho. Your leisure. Overnight in Can Tho (centrally located hotel)
Day 13: Can Tho – Saigon  ( B, L )
Breakfast at the hotel/homestay in early morning. Take a leisure boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong River (Bassac River) then visit to Cai Rang floating market which is the liveliest one in the whole of region.
Walking trip to visit the fruit plantation and local noodle factory.
Visit Binh Thuy communal house and Munir Ansay Pagoda - a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.
Have lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City. Night at Hotel.
Day 14: Saigon departure. End trip. ( B,  )
Transfer to the airport for flight departure. End trip.

Rate in USD per person valid till 30 April 2020 

Class

Grp - 2pers

Grp- 4pers

Grp-6pers

Single Sup

3 stars

 790 USD

 761 USD

 748 USD

 255 USD

Accommodation offering in this trip:

Cities

3 stars

Hanoi

Medallion

Halong

Legacy Cruise

Hue

Asia

Hoian

Thuy Duong

Saigon

Le Duy

Can Tho

Hau Giang Hotel

Tour Cost includes :
- Transportation by Shuttle Bus  as tour program indicated.
- Meals as indicated at the local restaurant, Vietnamese food
- Breakfast at hotel.
- 1 domestic flight : Danang - Saigon.
-Train ticket : Hanoi - Hue, Soft sleeper, cabin of 4.
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees.
- Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, Tiengiang river in Mytho.
- Twin-share accommodation ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

-Drinks, Other meals.
-Personal expenses, Visa to Vietnam.
-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

Trip Summary:

Where:

Trip starts in Hanoi and ends in Hochiminh city

When:

All year round;

Grade:

Moderate to Strenous;

Accommodation:

Simple guest-houses (Standard),
Tourist-class hotels (Superior);

Transport:

Private car or bus, motor-cycle, fishing boat, public ferry, public train, cyclo, etc.;

Meals:

As indicated;
(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)



 

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