Vietnam Overland Tour

• Duration: 8 days - 7 nights
• Departure: Daily - Combined Private and Join Group Tours
• Start From: Hanoi or Reverse
• Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh

BRIEF ITINERARY

• Day 01: Arrival - Ha Noi
• Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B,L) - Join Group Tour
• Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D) - Join Group Tour
• Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An - Silk and Handicraf Street (B)
• Day 5: Hoian - Hue (B)
• Day 6: Hue - Flight to Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels (B)
• Day 7: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B) - Join Group Tours
• Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
• NOTE:Join group tour for only tourist from USA, EU, AU ....and each group have 12-16 pax

tour detail

Day 1: Arrival - Ha Noi (B)

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B) - Join Group Tour

Today we spend a full day exploring Hanoi. The first stop is Ho Chi Minh Complex containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam, the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history and the Ethnologic Museum. This gleaming mansion is dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Afterwards we drive back to the town center with stopover at the Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. They are some major highlights set by the beautiful West Lake. Take a Cyclo ride through the Old Town before attending a Water Puppet show. O/N in Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D) - join Group Tour

• 8.30: Shuttle bus will pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.
• 2.30: Boarding Bien Ngoc Cruise. Welcome drink is served.
• 13.00-14.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Halong Bay. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Fighting Cock, Canh Buom, and stop for swimming then go for visiting Sung Sot cave (The Sudden Surprise).
• 18.30: Docking for overnight.
• 19.30: Dinner is served. Overnight on the Junk. O/N on board

Day 4: Halong - Hanoi - Flight To Danang - Hoi An - Silk and Handicraf Street (B)

• 08-09.30: Buffet breakfast while cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fire Island, Dinh Huong Island, floating village.
• 10.30: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
• 11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye.
• 12.00 - 16h00: Shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi and transfer to airport for next destination Hoian on flight VN317 at 17h00 - 18h10
• On Arrival Danang, you are met our guide and transfer to Hotel and have short time around Silk and Handicraf products shop in Hoi An Town

Day 5: Hoian - Hue (B)

The journey continues at 8h00 AM to Hue which was once the feudal capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Along the way your family will visit the China Beach and the sensational Marble Mountains, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. The winding road begins as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam's most impressive panoramic scenes. The impressive drive will deliver us to Hue by early afternoon. We start our sightseeing tour with the massive citadel consisting of the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins and then your family is enjoying imperal musicaln in royal residence, close to this masterpiece is Hue Imperial Museum which displays an interesting collections of bronzes, Chinaware, court robes an d various emperors. The beautiful riverside Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work ship in Hue.

We include an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor and mysterious statues. O/N in Hue

Day 6: Hue - Flight to Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

The morning we will take flight VN251 at 9h15AM - 10h30 AM to Ho Chi Minh and next destination of our trip is Cu Chi Tunnels.The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometres and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centres, plus accommodation. Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Upon leaving Cu Chi we drive a short distance to Tay Ninh, the headquarters of Cao Dai Sect . This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. We arrive in time to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes. These costumes are a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B) - Join Group Tour

Leaving the busy city, you are going to visit country side in the Mekong Delta -water, the base life of the South of Vietnam. On arrival at Cai Be, of course, the only way for you to observe the local lifestyle is getting on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region. You will see the Cai Be floating market with sellers and buyers bargaining and exchanging their goods from their boats. Lunch at local restaurant or Vietnamese house. Roaming around and observe how the people make the living from fruit trees such as coconut, corn and other local product. You may love to enjoy tea with honey and tropical fruits prepared by the locals.

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

In the morning we will be free at leisure until transfer departure flights.

INCLUSION

• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation: twin sharing room at the mentioned hotels
• Flight tickets: Hanoi - Danang, Hue - Ho Chi Minh
• Cruise in Halong Bay
• English speaking guide or French guide
• Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Water puppet show
• Cyclo trip

EXCLUSION

Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flights, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner

TRIP NOTES

THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, OUR ITINERARIES CHANGE AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT THAT STEM FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

STANDARD HOTEL	FIRST HOTEL	SUPERIOR HOTEL
Hanoi - Pan Hotel http://www.hanoipanhotel.com	Hanoi - Hong Ngoc Hotel http://www.hongngochotel.com	Hanoi - Fortuna Hotel http://www.fortunahotels.com
Halong - Imperial Junk Boat	Halong - Bien Ngoc Deluxe Cruiser http://www.bienngoccruise.com	Halong - Bien Ngoc Deluxe Cruiser http://www.bienngoccruise.com
Hoi An - Sea and Sand Hotel - Sup. Room http://www.seaandsandhotel.com	Hoi An - Sea and Sand Hotel - Deluxe.Room http://www.seaandsandhotel.com	Hoi An - Hoi An Beach Resort http://www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn
Hue - Duy Tan Hotel - Sup.Room http://www.duytanhotel.com.vn	Hue - Duy Tan Hotel - Del.Room http://www.duytanhotel.com.vn	Hue - Green Hue Hotel http://www.greenhotel-hue.com
Ho Chi Minh - Lac Vien Hotel - Sta.Room http://www.lacvienhotel.com	Ho Chi Minh - Lac Vien Hotel - Sup.Room http://www.lacvienhotel.com	Ho Chi Minh - Kim Do Hotel http://www.kimdohotel.com

GROUP	TOUR COST VALID UNTIL DEC 2011
	Standard	First Class	Superior
2 pax	US$771	US$833	US$1,050
3 - 5 pax	US$674	US$735	US$988
6 - 9 pax	US$560	US$620	US$868
Single room sup.	US$206	US$266	US$542

SOME PHOTOS IN VIETNAM OVERLAND TOUR

• Water Puppet Show - Hanoi

  

• Citadel - Hue

  

• Acient Town - Hoian

  

• Mekong Delta

  

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