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Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Forbidden City, China

Shanghai by Night

VIETNAM & CHINA EXPLORIENT  - Air & Land 16 days / 14 nights (VCN)

Ho Chi Minh City - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Shanghai - Xian - Beijing

Private Journey  - Daily departure

This incredible journey takes you on a time journey to two of Asia's most popular destinations. 

We begin in Vietnam, a place where friendly people, timeless traditions, breathtaking sceneries and vast entertainment coexist in complete harmony. A place where visitors have a rare opportunity to immerse in Vietnam's traditional culture. A place where simple pleasures remain the essence of everyday life. A place where visitors are embraced with warm, genuine hospitality unmatched by anywhere on Earth. Visit the bustling city of Saigon, affectionately known as "Paris of the East" to soak up its energy and sample its tantalizing cuisine. Travel back in time to the Mekong Delta to catch a glimpse of life in the "Bread Basket". Relax and enjoy an invigorating cruise around UNESCO Halong Bay on board a private wooden "Junk". And stroll about Hanoi's shaded boulevards and narrow alleyways of its Old Quarters.

Next stop: China. We begin by touching down on the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, one of China's most ultra-modern, yet historically significant cities where space-age skyscrapers, World-Class dining and fantastic shopping never cease to amaze the visitor. Next, visit Xian, a beautiful ancient capital renowned for its remarkable life-sized terra-cotta warriors depicting the prowess of the mighty Qin Emperor dating back to 246 B.C. Last,  but certainly not least, Beijing, mesmerizing visitors for centuries with its awe-inspiring Forbidden City, revered Temple of Heaven, marvelous Summer Palace and of course, the magnificent Great Wall.  

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip air from U.S. via Cathay Pacific Airways

• All Flights and ground transportation per itinerary

• Roundtrip Airport Transfers in each city

• Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

• Other meals as specified per itinerary

• Private Tour: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides

HO CHI MINH CITY (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Renaissance Riverside (Superior) OR Sofitel Plaza Hotel (Deluxe)

• Full day tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh market, City Hall, the Reunification Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels.

HALONG BAY (1 night)

• 1 night at Halong Plaza Hotel

• Private boat cruise of UNESCO Halong Bay by traditional wooden "Junk" with Seafood lunch on board

HANOI (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Melia Hotel (Superior) OR Hilton Opera Hotel (Deluxe)

• Full day private tour of Hanoi visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, HCM Stilt House, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, the Opera House and Tay Phuong pagoda & Old Quarters.

SHANGHAI (3 nights)

• 3 nights at New World Mayfair (Superior) |  Renaissance Shanghai (Deluxe)

• 1 full day of private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

• Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

• 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower (Superior) OR Sofitel Xian (Deluxe)

• 1 full day of private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi Provincial Museum and the City Wall

• Evening Tang Dynasty Cultural Performance

BEIJING (3 nights)

• 3 nights at Park Plaza Hotel | Renaissance Beijing (Superior) | Renaissance Capital (Deluxe)

• 2 full days of private sightseeing including the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven.

• Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

2008 / 09 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31st, 2009)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

• When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.

• 2008 Olympics:

  • Blackout dates in Beijing between Aug. 01 - 31, 2008

  • Hotel surcharges & other restrictions in China apply during Olympic Period (July 15 - Sept. 15)

• U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $650).

• For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

• *For air & land option, airfare supplement of $300 applies for travel between December 10 - 23

• Holiday surcharges applies for stays during Dec. 23 - Jan. 05

• Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

• Land Only Option does NOT include any International Airfares (includes domestic airfares within China & Vietnam only)

• Visas are required to enter Vietnam & China. Not included in package.

• Prices subject to change without notice