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VIETNAM CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS Durations: 11 days, 10 nights Trip theme: Sightseeing, History and Culture, Comfort Destinations: Hanoi – Tam Coc – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta SPIRIT Vietnam is one of Asia’s most diverse and fascinating countries. This journey takes you to the country’s three main regions encompassing cultural highlights in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Discover Vietnam with the natural splendor and majesty of the north; continue to the historic charm of the central regions before concluding with the beauty and the vibrancy of the south. HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive walking tour in Hanoi Old quarter with its small alleys Authentic sampan ride in Linh Coc, new site of Ninh Binh. One night cruise inside the dramatic karst scenery of Halong Bay Hoi An ancient town and private cooking class Boat trip in Ben Tre and experience on Mekong Delta’s arroyos

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 VIETNAM  CULTURAL  HIGHLIGHTS  

 Durations:  11  days,  10  nights  Trip  theme:  Sightseeing,  History  and  Culture,  Comfort  Destinations:  Hanoi  –  Tam  Coc  –  Halong  Bay  –  Hoi  An  –  Hue  –  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  –  Mekong  Delta    SPIRIT  

Vietnam   is   one   of   Asia’s   most   diverse   and   fascinating   countries.   This   journey   takes   you   to   the  country’s  three  main  regions  encompassing  cultural  highlights  in  Hanoi,  Halong  Bay,  Hoi  An,  Hue  and  Ho  Chi  Minh  City.  Discover  Vietnam  with  the  natural  splendor  and  majesty  of  the  north;  continue  to  the  historic  charm  of  the  central  regions  before  concluding  with  the  beauty  and  the  vibrancy  of  the  south.  

HIGHLIGHTS  

• Exclusive  walking  tour  in  Hanoi  Old  quarter  with  its  small  alleys  • Authentic  sampan  ride  in  Linh  Coc,  new  site  of  Ninh  Binh.  • One  night  cruise  inside  the  dramatic  karst  scenery  of  Halong  Bay    • Hoi  An  ancient  town  and  private  cooking  class  • Boat  trip  in  Ben  Tre  and  experience  on  Mekong  Delta’s  arroyos  

ITINERARY  11  DAYS  

Day  1:  Hanoi  -­‐  Arrival  

Welcomed  on  arrival  at  Noi  Bai  airport  by  IntimateAsia  tour  guide,  and  then  you  will  be  transferred  by   private   vehicle   to   your   hotel   in   town.   Begin   your   discovery   journey   from   Hanoi,   our   capital.    Overnight  in  Hanoi.  

Day  2:  Hanoi  

Today,   city   tour   of   Hanoi   includes   Ho   Chi   Minh's   Mausoleum,   the   11th   Century   Quan   Thanh  Temple  and   Tran   Quoc   Pagoda.     In   the   afternoon,   visit   Temple   of   Literature   -­‐   Vietnam's   first  university  and  then  explore  local  life  in  Ancient  Quarter  by  an  exclusive  walking  tour.  Water  puppets  show  in  this  evening-­‐  a  unique  art  of  the  Tonkin.  Second  night  in  Hanoi  (B).  

Day  3:  Hanoi  –  Tam  Coc  

After  breakfast,  travel  by  road  to  Tam  Coc.  Upon  arrival,  visit  Hoa  Lu,  a  former  Vietnamese  Royal  city.  Then  short  drive  to  Thung  Nham  valley  for  a  2-­‐hour  boat  trip  from  Linh  Coc  pier  and  visit  But  Cave.  Overnight  in  Tam  Coc  (B)  

Day  4:  Tam  Coc  -­‐  Halong  Bay  

Morning  depart  Tam  Coc  for  Halong,  through  the  Red  River  Delta.  Embark  a  traditional  junk  for  your  two-­‐day  cruise  to  explore  Halong  Bay  with  its  incredible  limestone  rock  formations.  Lunch  served  on  board  while  sailing  inside  the  picturesque  bay.  Visiting  a  floating  village  and  free  time  for  relaxing  on  the  beach  and  kayaking.  Overnight  on  board  (B,  L,  D).  

Day  5:  Halong  Bay  -­‐  Hoi  An  

Today  you  continue  the  cruise  through  Halong  Bay  passing  many  beautiful  spots.Disembark  at  noon  and  you  are  transferred  to  Hai  Phong  airport  for  your  flight  to  Danang.  Met  upon  arrival   in  Danang  and  transfer  to  your  hotel  in  Hoi  An.  Overnight  in  Hoi  An  (B,  L).  

Day  6:  Hoi  An  

Morning,  take  a  cyclo  trip  to  explore  Hoi  An  ancient  town  with  its  restored  18th  century  merchants'  houses.  Afternoon  you  are  free  at  leisure.  Relax  on  the  private  beach  or  by  the  resort  pool  or  perhaps  rent  a  bicycle  to  ride  into  Hoi  An  rural  area  to  discover  local  people  life.  Overnight  in  Hoi  An(B).  

Day  7:  Hoi  An-­‐  Hue  

Begin  with  interesting  half  day  learning  about  Vietnamese  food  and  the  Hoi  An  way  of  life.  A  guided  tour   of   Hoi   An’s   colorful   central   market,   followed   by   an   interesting   and   informative   tour   of   The  Market  Restaurant  watching  live  cooking  demonstrations  with  many  food  tastings.  2  hour  hands  on  in-­‐depth   cooking   class,   lunch,   recipes   and   Vietnamese   cooking   utensil   to   take   home.   Afternoon  transfer  to  Hue  via  Hai  Van  Pass.  At  leisure.  Overnight  in  Hue  (B,  L).    

Day  8:  Hue  

Morning   visit   Imperial   Citadel   with   many   well-­‐preserved   royal   monuments   in   Hue   and   the   most  famous  Tu  Duc’s  tomb.  Afternoon  embark  on  a  boat  trip  up  the  river  to  Thien  Mu  Pagoda,  built  on  a  hill  in  1601  by  Prince  Nguyen  Hoang.  Visit  the  pagoda  and  continue  the  boat  trip  to  Thuy  Bieu  village  which   is  known  for   its   fresh  grapefruit,  bike  ride  or  walk   in  the  village  to  experience   local   life.  Late  afternoon,  enjoy  herbal   foot  bath  and  home  hosted  dinner  at  a   local   family.  Then   transfer  back   to  hotel  in  town.  Overnight  in  Hue  (B,  D).  

Day  9:  Hue  -­‐  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  

At  leisure  until  transfer  to  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  (former  Saigon).  Upon  arrival,  you’re  met  and  transfered  to  your  hotel  in  down  town.  This  afternoon  visit  the  War  Remnants  or  History  Museum  and  walk  to  visit   former  Presidential   Palace   to   the  major   sights  of   colonial   Saigon   includes   the  Old   Saigon  Post  Office,  Dong  Khoi  Street,  Continental  Hotel,  Opera  House  and  City  Hall.  Overnight  in  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  (B)  

Day  10:  Ben  Tre  (Mekong  Delta)  

Morning  we  head  to  Mekong  Delta.  Explore  waterways  and  local  people  life  by  embarking  on  a  boat  trip.  Stop  to  visit  local  cottage  factories  where  bricks,  popcorns  coconut  candies  are  made.  Return  to  the  boat   and  begin   a   sampan   ride   along   small   canals,   admire   the   scenery   and   the  daily   life  of   the  local  villagers.  Lunch  will  be  at  a   local   family  serving  specialties  of  the  area.  Return  to  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  late  afternoon.  Overnight  in  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  (B)  

Day  11:  Ho  Chi  Minh  City  –  Departure    

Breakfast  at  your  hotel.  At  leisure  until  transfer  to  the  airport  for  departure  flight  home  or  to  other  destination.  End  of  tour.  

TOUR  PRICE:  

Tour  price  in  USD,  per  person,  valid  until  31  Oct  2015:  

TOUR  CLASS  

2  pax   3-­‐5  pax   6-­‐9  pax   10-­‐14  pax   15-­‐19  pax   20  pax  up   Single  Supp.  

Superior   $1,210   $1,059   $891   $859   $821   $802   $268  

Deluxe   $1,487   $1,336   $1,168   $1,136   $1,098   $1,079   $556  

Luxury   $2,025   $1,874   $1,706   $1,674   $  1,636   $1,618   1,079  

 

ACCOMMODATION  LIST:  

CITY  HOTEL  CATEGORY  

Superior  (3*)   Deluxe  (4*)   Luxury  (5*)  Hanoi   LA  DOLCE  VITA   SILK  PATH   SOFITEL  METROPOLE  Halong  Bay   DRAGON  PEARL   DRAGON  LEGEND   INDOCHINA  SAILS  Tam  Coc   YEN  NHI   TAM  COC  GARDEN   TAM  COC  GARDEN  Hoi  An   ANCIENT  HOUSE   BOUTIQUE  HOI  AN   ANANTARA  HOIAN  Hue   ROMANCE   MORIN  HUE   LA  RESIDENCE  Saigon   SANOUVA   GRAND  SAIGON   CARAVELLE  SAIGON  

Our  services  include:  

• Tours  and  transfers  as  mentioned  by  private  air  conditioned  vehicle  • Accommodation  in  a  shared  twin  or  shared  double  room  • Domestic  flights:  Haiphong-­‐  Danang;  Hue  -­‐  Saigon  • Meals  as  mentioned  (B=  Breakfast,  L=  Lunch,  D=  Dinner)  • English  or  French  speaking  guide  (for  other  languages  supplements  apply)  • Entrance  fees  for  mentioned  visits  • Joined  cruise  on  Halong  Bay  • Private  boat  trip  in  Hue  and  Ben  Tre  • Cyclo  or  bicycle  ride  • Vietnam  visa  approval  letter  • Water  and  wipes  on  car  or  bus.  

Our  services  exclude:  

•  International  flight  to  and  from  Vietnam    • Travel  insurance.    • Drinks  &  other  meals  not  mentioned  in  the  program.    • Personal  expenses.  

 

Please  contact  us  if  you  need  any  further  information:    

Nancy  Nguyen  –  Email:  [email protected]