VN - T 14: INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAM, 7 days (S)

Hanoi - Halong - Hue – Danang – Saigon

 

Day 1              Hanoi – Halong

 

Arrival in Hanoi, greeting by our local guide on arrival at Hanoi airport. Transfer by vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay - Journey east along Highway 5 across Hai Hung Province and around Halong Bay.

Overnight in Halong

 

Day 2              Halong – Hanoi

 

After breakfast at the hotel, boat trip Halong Bay (4 hrs). This four-hour boat ride explores Halong Bay, passing the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates). Stop at one of the islands and visit of one of the caves.

By vehicle from Halong to Hanoi Journey around Halong Bay to Hai Phong and west along Highway 5, across Hai Hung Province.

Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 3              Hanoi

 

After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in Hanoi - a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French style buildings and less traffic than other cities in Asia.

Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 4              Hanoi – Hue

 

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight from Hanoi to Hue. Arrival in Hue: meet on arrival at the airport, process to visit in the old Imperial City, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Halls of Mandarins, Nine Dynastic Urns and Forbidden Purple City. Free time to visit Dong Ba Market: a local market near the Imperial City

Overnight in Hue

 

Day 5              Hue – Danang

 

After breakfast at the hotel, excursion on Huong Giang River to the Thien Mu Pagoda with boat trip. Afternoon depart Hue for Danang - Journey north along Highway 1 past Danang, Lang Co and the Hai Van Pass (pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many fruit orchards, small villages of red-tiled, you can enjoy spectacular views of sky and sea.

Overnight in Danang

 

Day 6              Danang – Saigon

 

After breakfast at the hotel, excursion to Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Known as Faifo to early western traders. Its sizable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.

Flight from Danang to Saigon

Overnight in Saigon

 

Day 7              Saigon

 

After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown). Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. There are street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. The city churns and bubbles. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is District 5, the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cholon, which means 'Big Market'.

Afternoon, transfer to the airport for departure

 

End of Services    **Note: Itinerary subject to change due to flight schedules.

 

 

US$

Per pax

1 Pax

2 Pax

3 Pax

4-9 Pax

10-14 Pax

15-19 Pax

20-25 Pax

SIC

Single

Supplement

Standard

863

540

479

435

378

351

339

569

82

Superior

941

583

522

477

421

394

381

614

117

Deluxe

1,253

745

685

639

582

556

543

744

266

 

- Valid from 1 Jan 05 to 31 Oct 05

- All prices are per person in USD, based on twin sharing in double rooms.

- Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room: US$ 35 for Standard; US$ 32 for Superior; US$136 for Deluxe

- Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

- SIC: All Seat In Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax

- The 16th pax is FOC in sharing double room.

 

Hotels

Standard

Superior

Deluxe

Halong

Van Hai Hotel 3*
Standard

Halong Pearl Hotel 4*
Run of House

Halong Plaza 4*
Superior

Hanoi

Halong Hotel 2*
Run of House

Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi 3*
Superior

Sofitel Plaza Hanoi 4-5*
Superior

Hue

Ngoc Huong Hotel 2-3*
Run of House

Hue Heritage 3*
Deluxe

Saigon Morin Hotel 4*
Deluxe

Danang

Bamboo Green Riverside 2-3*
Run of House

Danang Royal Hotel 3*
Superior

Furama Resort 5*
Garden view

Saigon

Saigon Star Hotel 2-3*
Run of House

Chancery Hotel 3-4*
Superior

Equatorial Hotel 5*
Superior

 

Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered. All hotel ratings are according to the local accreditation authority.

 

Included services:

- German-speaking guide.

- Meals according to itinerary.

- Flight ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary. Flight from Hanoi to Hue

  Flight from Danang to Saigon

- Boat ticket(s) according to itinerary.

- Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle (complimentary cold towels and drinking water).

- Sightseeing incl. admissions fees according to itinerary.

- Accommodation in hotels as mentioned above or equivalent.

 

Excluded services:

- International and domestic airport tax. **Airport tax information**

- Visa fees, drinks and personal expenses.

 

Seat In Coach Departure Date

 

 

Tour Dates

13 Apr 2005

20 Apr 2005

27 Apr 2005

04 May 2005

11 May 2005

18 May 2005

25 May 2005

01 Jun 2005

08 Jun 2005

15 Jun 2005

22 Jun 2005

29 Jun 2005

06 Jul 2005

13 Jul 2005

20 Jul 2005

27 Jul 2005

03 Aug 2005

10 Aug 2005

17 Aug 2005

24 Aug 2005

31 Aug 2005

07 Sep 2005

14 Sep 2005

21 Sep 2005

28 Sep 2005

05 Oct 2005

12 Oct 2005

19 Oct 2005

26 Oct 2005

02 Nov 2005

09 Nov 2005

16 Nov 2005

23 Nov 2005

30 Nov 2005

07 Dec 2005

14 Dec 2005

21 Dec 2005

28 Dec 2005

04 Jan 2006

11 Jan 2006

Note: All Seat In Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 pax

 

Remarks:

 

1. Please note that the validity of this quotation includes the Christmas and New Year period. Many hotels could include last minute compulsory meal packages during these festivals. We will inform you of any additional costs, if applicable, as soon as we are notified by the hotels, and will adjust the quotation accordingly.

 

2. Please note that general terms and conditions apply as stated in our Terms and Conditions

 

 

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