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VIETNAM DISCOVERY - 15 days/ 14 nights  Land - Only (HDH)

 

Ho Chi Minh City /  Vinh Long / Can Tho / Danang / Hoi An / Hue / Hanoi / Halong Bay / Sapa

 

Private Tour - Friday Departure

 

Our Vietnam Discovery program features a cultural-inspiring journey to the exotic land of Vietnam, offering our guests a truly unique and magical experience little known to even the most distinguished travelers.

 

Your introduction to Vietnam begins with Ho Chi Minh City, forever known as Saigon and the "Paris of the East". In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has rapidly become one of Asia's hottest spots, featuring Vietnam's best cuisines, a bustling nightlife and accommodations.  Journey southwest to the Mekong Delta region. Visit the Mekong River islands with their "monkey bridges", or makeshift footbridges built of uneven logs above the canals; followed by Can Tho, an important commercial center and river port of the Mekong that boasts a colorful floating market and ancient architectures.

 

Next, a short flight from Saigon will take you to Da Nang, infamous for its Cham Museum, the Marble Mountains and China Beach. Your next stop is Hoi An, one of Southeast Asia's most important ports for many centuries. Today, Hoi An is unsurpassed for its charm and has blossomed into an artists' colony and home to numerous well-preserved ancient buildings like no other town in Vietnam.  Travel along the picturesque Hai Van pass onto Hue, an imperial city that was the cultural and intellectual center of Vietnam for centuries.

 

Your journey continues in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. With narrow alleyways lined with shop-houses selling traditional handicrafts and arts, the old center is an enchanting place to wander.  Embark on a private chartered wooden boat for a memorable trip to Ha Long Bay.   View the magnificent limestone cliffs and stunning sceneries while having a seafood lunch on board.

 

Next, board the Victoria Express train to SaPa.  Visit the colorful Coc Ly market to watch the local ethnic minorities trade their goods and socialize.  Journey downstream by boat on the Chay River to enjoy the magnificent view of Sapa and have a picnic lunch en route.  Trek around the Ta Van area and visit the homes of the H'Mong and Dzay villages.

Discover Vietnam on this extraordinary journey.  The experience will sure imprint in your heart precious memories that will last a lifetime.

 

Special discounted international airfares are available for this tour -- contact us for details.  

 

 

 

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • 14 nights accommodations per itinerary 

  • Domestic economy airfares within Vietnam

  • Round trip overnight train fare on board the Victoria Express

  • 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 MIN CITY (2 nights)

CAN THO (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Victoria Can Tho Resort

  • Private boat excursion to the Mekong Islands

  • Private excursion to Cai Rang Floating market

HOI AN (2 nights)

HUE (1 night)

HALONG BAY (1 night)

  • 1 night at Novotel Halong Bay 

  • Excursion to Halong Bay by private junk

  • Seafood lunch on board

HANOI (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Hilton Opera Hotel

  • Full Day Hanoi city tour including visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

SAPA (4 nights)

  • 2 nights on board the VICTORIA EXPRESS**

  • 2 nights at Victoria Sapa Resort

  • Full day sightseeing of Sapa

 

 

2011/12 Tour Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31st, 2012)

Hotel

Half Twin

Single Supplement

As listed above

3,715

1,285

2012/13 Tour Price Chart (Prices valid April 1st, 2012 - March 31, 2013)

As listed above

3,985

1,475

 

Supplement for 1 person traveling alone: $1,150

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Price is per person, based on double occupancy

  • Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 20 - Jan. 05

  • *Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays and in October and November

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

  • Price excludes airport departure taxes & fees collected locally at airports

  • Visa is required to enter Vietnam. Not included in package.

  • All services subject to availability at time of reservation

** The Victoria Express train departs 4 times a week from Hanoi Railway Station: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 09:30 pm  and departs 4 times a week from Lao Cai Railway Station: Thursday and Saturday at 10.20 am, Tuesday at 9.15 pm and Sunday at 08.20 pm.  (This schedule is subject to change.)

 

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