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Highlights of the Itinerary:
Enjoy the Cyclo ride
Explore the 1000-year-old university at the Temple of Literature
Enjoy a unique, beautiful and fascinating Water puppet show
Get thrilled by drive along UNESCO World Heritage stunning coastal area
Impressive caves of Halong Ba
Classic Mekong Delta Tour (My Tho) (optional)

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   Day 1         Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam!

Upon your arrival, welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to hotel for check in. Relax at
hotel.

Please note that check in time is 14:00 and check out time is 12:00. Early check in/ Late check
out is subject to availability of the hotel.

Overnight at Hanoi

  Day 2          HANOI-ORIENTATION (B/-/-)

The city of Hanoi is a fascinating blend of Asian vibrancy and French colonial elegance. Today
we enjoy a guided tour of the city’s highlights. We explore one of peaceful villages admit the
bustle city, hang around its narrow road, market and meet the villagers, a great way to start
knowing about a country.

Visit Tran Quoc pagoda, located on Westlake, one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi.

Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor
Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Visit Hanoi Train Street, a global top attraction. The railway was first built in the Vietnamese city in
1902 by French Colonists. Over the years, houses have cropped up alongside the tracks. Witness the
train rumbles through the old-styles houses.
Stop at the Opera House for photos while your guide will provide a quick glance of the French
architecture, visible by the many colonial monuments scattered throughout the downtown. Hanoi’s
urban layout of spacious boulevards and beautiful common spaces was strongly influenced by the
French occupation.

Experience the cyclo (rickshaw) ride. This is an excellent way to experience Hanoi at close hand as
the atmosphere is lively, hectic, and sociable. Your local driver will pedal you off, behind your guide,

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into narrow streets of the Old Quarter, known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’. Within the Old Quarter,
as
they had since the 15th Century, the narrow 36 streets of the Old Quarter bear names that reflect the
business once conducted there; silk street, rice street, paper street, lacquer ware street, and jewelry
street. Explore the fascinating maze of back streets, discover your bargaining power, and come away
with unusual items that will always remind you of this memorable afternoon.

Enjoy a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam.

Overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 3         HANOI – HA LONG BAY-OVERNIGHT CRUISE (B/L/D join bus
                and use in-house English-speaking guide on boat)

Breakfast at hotel and check out. From Hanoi, pick up at hotel and head East for more than 3 hours to
Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in
1994, with the green paddy fields and rural villages shown along the road.

Upon arrival at Vinashin Tourist Harbor, you are welcomed at our waiting room before enjoying the
cruise.
12:15 – 12:30 Embark on Huong Hai Sealife Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you
a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
13:00 Start cruising among famous islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest
beauty with the panoramic natural views. Admire the grace of the bay while enjoying the delicious
lunch in the restaurant at the first deck.
14:30 Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave). Relax on white sandy beach
or walk along the beach at Hon Co Island (no swimming).
15:45 Return to Huong Hai Sealife and enjoy Happy hour. You will have 30% discount off from the
special drinks list; including cocktail, mock tail and mixed drinks (from16.30 pm to 19.00 pm.).

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Treasure the wonderful beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay at sunset; admire the striking islands and islets,
savoring the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found inland while cruising to
Cong Do sleeping area.
16:30         Enjoy kayaking at Cong Do or relaxing on the cruise (kayak is at supplement cost:
$10/person and is available to book in advance for while you are on boat)
18:00 Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning, setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking
demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll) on the
sundeck.
19:15 Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of BaiTu Long Bay
at night.
21:00 Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa
services (massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing.

Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay.

Note:
- Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local
administration regulations. The program will be little varied upon your chosen cruise.
- Cruise serves Vietnamese food that is available Veg or Non-Veg.

                 HA LONG BAY-HANOI - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY
  Day 4
                 (B/Brunch/- join bus and use in-house English speaking guide
                 on boat)

6:30 Welcome anew day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul
with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.
7:00 Catch the morning view of seascape while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in
the restaurant.
7:30 Visit Vung Vieng village - the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local
people living on the surface of HalongBay

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8:30         Return to Huong Hai Sealife.
9:15         Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
9:30 – 10:40 Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to Vinashin tourist harbor.
11:00        Disembark from Huong Hai Sealife. Take your return journey and arrive in Hanoi at
around 4PM.
Then transfer to Noi Bai airport for a flight to Saigon (now known as Ho Chi Minh City) – the most
hectic and business city of Vietnam. Upon arrival at airport, welcomed and transfer to city center to
check in hotel.

Overnight in Saigon.

  Day 5         HO CHI MINH CITY – FREE DAY (B/-/-)

Today is free day at leisure or you may select our optional Mekong excursion or Cu Chi tunnel
excursion.

Overnight in Saigon

Optional: Charming Ben Tre Province (08:00am – 17:00) USD 94 per person sharing
This morning, depart for a 2-hour drive from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre province. Take in
the lush surroundings of rice paddies and fruit farms alongside the highway as you leave behind the
high-energy city. Arriving at the
waterfront pier, set off for a slow journey
along the Mekong River. Gain a glimpse
at countryside scenery and river life while
enjoying seasonal tropical fruits
and local specialties. Shore
excursions include the home of a tropical
fruit farmer. Have a walk around his
orchard and observe how the local
farmers harvest the fruits using the
traditional method. Enjoy the opportunity
to taste fresh coconuts and grapefruits
while engaging in with local farmers for
an overview of their daily farming tasks.
Stop for a visit at the family-run
business where you learn how the coconuts are processed and then enjoy country hospitality as you
sip a cup of honey tea and taste the sweet flavor of coconut candy in a rustic yet cozy
atmosphere. Tour a hidden island by traditional tuk-tuk or
bicycle, passing through sleeping village, local cottage industries, canals, and fruitful orchards. Locals
will often friendly greet you with a hello or “xin chao” as you pass by. Relax while discovering more
of the Delta from a small rowing sampan as you are paddled slowly through the maze of small canals
covered by water coconut trees. Cap off your memorable trip by a tasty lunch with Mekong Delta
specialties. After lunch, head back to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Optional : Half day Cu Chi tunnels excursion
(08.00-12.30) USD 78 per person sharing
Originally dug as a base to organize guerrilla-style
actions against the French, the Cu Chi tunnels
were expanded during the Indochina War to
become an ingenious and incredible underground
network to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from
the French air and ground sweeps. There are
more than 200 kilometers of subterraneous
complexes containing storage rooms, kitchens,
hospitals, sleeping quarters and even schools,
once occupied by more than 10,000 people.
This morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City for 1.5-hour
drive northwest to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels,
passing through urbanized areas and a typically lush southern Vietnamese countryside. Tour the vast
network of underground passageways to gain an insight into the tunnels’ history, life in the tunnels as
well as the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese during combat.

  Day 6         HO CHI MINH - DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

You will have breakfast at the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure until you transfer to the
airport for your departure flight.

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Your quote
Cost per person:

Month           Date          Double/Twin/Triple sharing             Single Supplement

Oct 2021        25            USD 898 USD 449                        USD 493 USD 225

Nov 2021        22            USD 898 USD 449                        USD 493 USD 225

Dec 2021        06            USD 898 USD 449                        USD 493 USD 225

Feb 2022        14            USD 978 USD 489                        USD 537 USD 265

Mar 2022        21            USD 978 USD 489                        USD 537 USD 265

*The offer valid for travel agents & tourism professionals only
*The companion rate is USD 100 extra per person on double/triple sharing basis & USD 80 for single
supplement
*A travel agent can bring upto 30 people max for this offer
*Deposit of USD 100 (non-refundable) per person required for booking
*This tour is land only tour, Airfare not included
*Not valid for other packages or dates
*The offer cannot be clubbed with any other offer
*Offer valid for travel in 25 Oct 2021, 22 Nov 2021, 06 Dec 2021 and 14 Feb 2022, 21 Mar 2022 only
*Limited Spaces Available

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What you’ll get

Inclusions:
  ✓ All Transfers and sightseeing’s on sharing basis in air-conditioned vehicle
  ✓ 5 Nights Accommodation with daily breakfast at 4* hotels on twin sharing basis
  ✓ Ha Long Bay cruise inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Brunch
  ✓ Sharing boat in Ha Long Bay (Multiple cabins)
  ✓ Entrance fees and boat fees where applicable
  ✓ Meals as listed in the program, pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food
  ✓ English speaking local guide
  ✓ Government taxes & service charges
  ✓ Fresh water and wet wipe during transfer (two bottles/person/day)

Does not include:
   Any domestic and international flights
   Drinks and surcharge for special request on foods and meals
   All entrance fees, guide services which not mentioned in the itinerary (personnel visit)
   Any other personal expenses
   Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
   Travel insurance
   Gratuities - USD 04-06/guest/day for local (city) guide. Normally, drivers expect to receive half of the
    guides)
   Visa stamping fees
   All other services not stated in the program

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Supplements

Supplement name     Supplement details                                                 Cost
                    Hanoi – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) / Vietnam Airline Eco
                    standard -
                    **Airfares are included taxes, and subject to change until final   USD 180 per person
Internal Air-fare   purchase
                    Hanoi – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) / Vietjet- Eco standard
                    **Airfares are included taxes, and subject to change until final   USD 128 per person
                    purchase

                    Approval letter for Vietnam visa                                   USD 35 per passport
Visa
                    Stamping fee for Vietnam visa                                      USD 40 per passport
                                                                                       Single entry

                    Additional nights in Hanoi                                         USD 102 per room per
Additional nights                                                                      night
in 2021
                    Additional nights in HCMC                                          USD 102 per room per
                                                                                       night

                    Additional nights in Hanoi                                         USD 110 per room per
Additional nights                                                                      night
in 2022
                    Additional nights in HCMC                                          USD 110 per room per
                                                                                       night

Important Notes:

*Airport Code
Flying In - Hanoi - HAN
Flying Out -HCMC - SGN

*Please note that check in time is 14:00 and check out time is 12:00. Early check in/Late checkout is
subject to availability of the hotel and with an additional cost.

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                       Where you'll Stay

City      Nights     Accommodation (4* star)                   Room category

Hanoi     2          Hanoi La Belle Vie Hotel                  Deluxe room

Ha Long   1          Ha Long Cruise Huong Hai Sealife Cruise   Suite cabin

Saigon    2          Saigon Harmony Hotel                      Junior Premier

Total     5 Nights

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