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 air tickets
and hotel vouchers to you.
DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG EXCURSION (Breakfast, Lunch)
Start your exploration of Vietnam with 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 3: HANOI – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)
Start your day 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. If time permits, spend some time browsing and shopping in the streets of the old quarters.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon – Proceed on a drive to the airport to board the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City and check in to your hotel.
DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)
A morning tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon, features the History Museum (closed on Monday), a short walk along the shopping areas of Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) from Notre Dame Cathedral to the Municipal Theater. Then, visit the Binh Tay Market in Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple, and a lacquer workshop.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Take a ½ day excursion to Cu Chi, 43 miles north of Saigon, famed for its 125 miles of underground tunnels. Crawl down a tunnel to feel the underground life, and then have an option to test your marksmanship with an AK rifle at a local rifle range (extra charges apply).
DAY 5: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO EXCURSION (Breakfast, Lunch)
Enjoy a full day excursion to My Tho, 46 miles south of Saigon, which is a peaceful town on the banks of the Mekong River. The tour consists of a cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to local homes and orchards, a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea, and a performance of traditional southern Vietnamese singing.
Lunch of Mekong specialties is included this afternoon.
Return back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT (Breakfast)
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