Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
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Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
FACTS & FIGURES:
Continent: Asia
Official Name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Form Of Government: Socialist republic
Capital: Hanoi
Population (2014 est.): 93,421,835
Language: Vietnamese Vietnamese (Official) , English, French, Chinese, Khmer
Area: 127,123 square miles (329,247 square kilometers)
Major Mountain Range: Annam Cordillera
Major Rivers: Mekong, Red, Ma, Perfume
Largest cities: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), 8,190,775; Haiphong 925,000; Da Nang 834,000
Religion: Buddhist, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, Christian, indigenous beliefs, Muslim
Climate: North Vietnam has Southern Mediterranean type climate. South Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate.
Local Time: GMT +7
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Credit Cards: Most major hotels and big restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi accept Visa and MasterCard.
Business Hours: Most shops, banks and businesses open from 8am to 4 or 5pm with a 1- 2 hour lunch break
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Vietnam, but is appreciated. A 5-10% tip for a meal in a good restaurant may equal a day's wages.
Nightlife: There are numerous discos and karaoke bars. As in most places, it is preferable to explore in the company of a long-term resident, to avoid the traditional rip-offs.
Electricity: supply 220V, 50Hz / 110V, 50Hz
DAY 1: ARRIVE AT HANOI.
Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by our Travel facilitator, and then ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check in. The next day’s plans are briefly reviewed and the Travel facilitator hands over travel documents such as your hotel vouchers to you.
DAY 2: HANOI - BAT TRANG – HANOI (Breakfast, Lunch)
Start your exploration of Vietnam with a city tour of Hanoi. The tour includes Hanoi’s cultural and historical highlights, comprising Lake of Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) and a downtown pedicab ride (1 hour) around the old quarters of Hanoi, a collection of narrow streets, each named after the product sold.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon – proceed on a drive to the famous Bat Trang pottery village with a history of 500 years, situated on the left bank of the Red River about 9 miles from downtown Hanoi. Observe the artisans forming, painting and glazing their products, which are then baked for several days in huge kilns.
Evening - Enjoy a water puppet show, a theatrical genre reflecting the agricultural civilization of thousands of years ago.
DAY 3: HANOI - HALONG EXCURSION (Breakfast, Lunch)
Proceed for a full day excursion to Halong, 105 miles from Hanoi. Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay (4 hours), a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. Marvel at the 1000’s of odd-shaped islands, visit magical grottoes, and relax in the best scenic beauty of Vietnam.
Lunch of fresh seafood is included this afternoon.
Return to Hanoi with stops at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops en route.
DAY 4: HANOI – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT (Breakfast)
Check out from your hotel by noon. Your vehicle and driver transfer you to the airport for departure flight. Our services end at Hanoi airport.
PACKAGE INCLUDE:
- Accommodation on twin-share
- Meal Plan as mentioned in itinerary:
- Air-con vehicle for transfers and transportation.
- Local English speaking guides.
- Boat rides and sightseeing entrance fees as per itinerary
- Visa handling.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- international flights
- international airport taxes,
- other meals, beverages,
- visa stamp fee (to be paid at Vietnam embassies or on arrival at airport),
- personal expenses,
- travel insurance,
- porter, and other services unmentioned above.
- GST