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  • Duration : 15 days / 14 nites.
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Experience the bustling Saigon City, Encounter the floating markets & small trading villages of Mekong Delta.
  • Soak up the tranquil islands & emerald waters of Halong Bay, Taste the delicious seafood meals.
  • Discovered the Old Port Town of Hoian and Imperial City of Hue, Enjoy the charming French  influence of Hanoi.

 

Tour grade: Moderate (customizable)
Trip code: VA03 (
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Trip duration: 15 days/ 14 nites
Destinations: Saigon - Mekong - Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong
Meals included: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 2 dinner (Allow extra Meal budget minimum $20US/per day).
Transports: Private Car or Bus, Halong Junk Boat,  Flight, Cyclo.
Accommodation: 12 night in hotels, 1 night on Halong Bay Cruise, 1 night in local homestay in Vinh Long.
Tour guides: Regional English speaking tour guides for group under 10. National tour escort throughout for group of 10 onward.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation based on twin shared room at selected hotels with daily breakfast
           Check-in time at all hotels is 14:00 and check-out time at all hotels is 12.00.
          Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability with surcharge .
  • Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
  • Profestional English Speaking tour guide or other languages upon request.
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time.
  • Domestic train: Saigon – Nha Trang.
  • Domestic flights: Nha Trang – Danang, Hue - Hanoi (economy class).

 

TOUR EXCLUDES:

  • Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
  • Other flight tickets.
  • Visas and airport departure tax.
  • Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature.
  • Tips and gratuities.

 

Why Choose Indochina Pioneer

What they say... (See more comments from some of our past travellers)

Alistair Blues from England
As the trip title suggests, "Vietnam Experience", is was most certainly that and a very good one. We wanted to see the "real"
country, its people and its culture which this trip satisfied in full. A varied programme of activities and accomodation all contributed to what was a really fantastic holiday. Our guides were helpful, informative, supportive and had a good sense of humour which all contibuted to making the whole experience very relaxed, allowing the us to fully enjoy what was happening.

It was exactly what I was looking for. A variety of sights, sounds, smells, activities allowing an insight into the local culture and  people. Full and varied, with the choice to be involved or not depending on the content or whether you just wanted your own "space". Thank you!

 


Contact Person: Steven Quinn
E-Mail:
sales@indochinapioneer.com
Call Us: +84 43715 3627 | Fax: +84 43715 3626
Customize this tour | Hotline: +84 983 145 799

Dossier

 

The Dossier of Vietnam Experience tour is a PDF file that contains a very detailed itinerary, and specific information about this tour.


BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1   :   Saigon Arrival
Day 2   :   Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 3   :   Saigon – Vinh Long
Day 4   :   Vinh Long – Saigon – Train to Nha Trang
Day 5   :   Nha Trang
Day 6   :   Nha Trang
Day 7   :   Nha Trang – Fly to Hoian
Day 8   :   In Hoian
Day 9   :   In Hoian
Day 10 :   Hoian – Drive to Hue
Day 11 :   Hue – Fly to Hanoi
Day 12 :   Hanoi City tour
Day13  :   Hanoi - Halong
Day 14 :   Halong - Hanoi
Day 15 :   Departure Day


DETAILED ITINERARY


Day 1: Arrive Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Upon arrival, you will be met by our Tour Guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this dynamic city. Overnight in Saigon.
 
Day 2: Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
which is always interesting. Following this film, we will take a walk through the compound to experience what life was like for the 10,000 Viet Cong who took part in the 1968 Tet Offensive. You may even have a chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself. We return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Saigon.
 
Day 3: Saigon – Vinh Long (B, L, D)
This morning we depart Saigon to drive to Vinh Long, located in the heart of the Mekong Delta. A three-hour journey through the lush fields and farms will take us to the southernmost region of Vietnam - the Mekong Delta. This is the end of a 4,500 km journey the Mekong River makes after travelling through six countries towards the China Sea. Upon arrival, we embark on a boat trip to visit local cottage industries such as the production of floor tiles, pottery, soya bean and tofu. We will also visit one of many local orchards where we can enjoy some of the exotic fruit and have a taste of Mekong cuisine. We arrive at our homestay in the late afternoon, where we can check into our bedding and explore the island to get a feeling of the area. Tonight we enjoy a delicious dinner prepared and served by our host family.
Overnight in our Mekong homestay.
 
Day 4: Vinh Long – Saigon – Nha Trang (B, L)
Bidding a fare-well to the local the host family, we continue our boat trip to visit the Cai Be Floating Market. This is a local retail market where you can witness hundreds of boats loaded with fruit, vegetables and other produce for trade. Afterwards, we visit a family business where they make popular sweets such as coconut candy, pop rice cakes and rice paper. We return to the dock and drive back to Saigon, stopping en route to have lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is free at leisure. This evening we board an overnight bunk bed train to Nha Trang. This journey will take approximately six hours. Overnight on board an A/C train.

Day 5: Nha Trang (B)
Upon early arrival in Nha Trang, we take a transfer to our Hotel. Room check-in is up to hotel availability. Breakfast will be served at our hotel and the rest of the day may be spent at leisure. We can relax and stroll along the beach of this seaside city. There is an option go to the Thap Ba hot springs to enjoy a soak in the therapeutic mud and a relaxing massage.Overnight in Nha Trang.


Day 6: Nha Trang (B, L)
After breakfast we are transferred to the docks to board our boat for a day of relaxation. We visit a local fishing village to experience the daily life and routine of the local fishermen and their families. After that we cruise to Tam Island where we’ll have a great chance to snorkel and swim in the clear blue waters. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
 
Day 7: Nha Trang – Early flight to Da Nang – Hoian (B)
Early morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we will visit the Marble Mountain, where after a short walk to the top, we’ll have panoramic views of the China Sea and our surrounds. After that we drive to our hotel in Hoian and check-in. This afternoon we take a walking tour of the old town Hoian (a world heritage area) and visit the Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assemble hall, Phung Hung old house and Quan Cong temple. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Hoian is also a great place to visit the local tailors to have some clothing made up.
Overnight in Hoian.
 
Day 8: Hoian – The Shopping Mecca (B)
Free to explore the town, enjoy the shopping or simply relax on the beach. Today there will also be an optional local cooking class for those who are interested.
Overnight in Hoian.
 
Day 9: Hoian (B)
Another day to enjoy everything that Hoian has to offer you.
Overnight in Hoian.
 
Day 10: Hoian – Hue (B)
After breakfast, we depart from our hotel for a three-hour journey to Hue, stopping along the way at China Beach (where American GIs enjoyed their “R&R” in 1965), Hai Van Pass (Pass of Ocean Clouds) and Lang Co Beach for a coffee. This afternoon once we arrive and check in to our hotel in Hue, we will take a guided tour to visit the Forbidden Purple City.
Overnight in Hue.
 
Day 11: Hue – Flight to Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning we board a dragon boat on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. From here we drive to visit Tu Duc Tomb, stopping en route to witness the crafting of Vietnamese conical hats and incense sticks in a local handicraft workshop. Today we have a chance to enjoy a vegetarian meal cooked and served by the nuns of a local Buddhist monastery. After lunch we are transferred to Hue airport for a short flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, take a private bus to our downtown hotel to check in.
Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 12: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
We begin a full-day city tour by visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the One Pillar Pagoda, the former leader’s house on stilts and his Mausoleum. This is followed by the Temple of Literature – the very first university of Vietnam. We continue on downtown to visit the Hoan Kiem Lake which is considered as the soul of Hanoi, before we enjoy authentic Hanoi cuisine for lunch. In the afternoon, we visit Hanoi Hilton and then attend the traditional water puppet show. We end up our day with a cyclo (rickshaw) ride to explore the hustle and bustle of Hanoi’s Old-Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
 
Day 13: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
We depart Hanoi for Halong Bay, stopping at Hong Ngoc charity center. Upon arrival at Halong Bay we embark on a boat trip to cruise Halong Bay, visiting Ga Choi Islet, Dinh Huong and Sung Sot Cave. In the late afternoon, we anchor for the night on the bay and enjoy a delicious dinner on board. Overnight on a junk boat in Halong Bay.
 
Day 14: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast we take a Sampan boat to explore Luon Cave. We may have a chance to see the wild monkeys that gather around waiting for food from the tourists. After that we continue to cruise around the bay. Lunch is served on the boat on our way back to the docks. We return to Hanoi by our private bus.
Overnight in Hanoi
 
Day 15: Departure day (B)
Free day until your transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight home.

                                            
Wishing you an Unforgetable Holiday with Indochina Pioneer!

This tour is private and can be well tailor-made to suite your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and per person basis. The final price will be privately quoted upon your own number of participants, time of travel, grade of hotel rooms and other detailed services. Please click on BOOK button and fill in the requested information then our travel consultant will customize the best value holiday for you. Thank you!
 

Description Price per person in USD in party of
Group Size 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 - 20++ Sgl Sup
Superior Level (3*) $ $ $ $ $ $
Deluxe Level (4*) $ $ $ $ $
Luxury Level (5*) $ $ $ $ $
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REMARKS:
. We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated upon twin-shared basis. To Indochina Pioneer standard, here is basically how we define our service:

+ Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 60USD/room/night
+ Deluxe Level (4 star hotels): > 110 USD/room/night
+ Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180USD/room/nigh

2. Price base in twin share basis accomodation.
3. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
4. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.


 

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation based on twin shared room at selected hotels with daily breakfast
           Check-in time at all hotels is 14:00 and check-out time at all hotels is 12.00.
          Early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability with surcharge .
  • Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
  • Profestional English Speaking tour guide or other languages upon request.
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time.
  • Domestic train: Saigon – Nha Trang.
  • Domestic flights: Nha Trang – Danang, Hue - Hanoi (economy class).


TOUR EXCLUDES:

  • Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
  • Other flight tickets.
  • Visas and airport departure tax.
  • Meals, drinks and other those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature.
  • Tips and gratuities.


PRICE CONDITIONS:

  • Sql Sup = Single Supplement.
  • Service charge and government tax included.
  • No hidden cost, no other charge guaranteed.
  • Any single change in the service, accommodations or else will subject to changes of the price.
  • For all tours children (from 6 to 11 years of age at the time of booking) are charged at 75% of the adult price. Children from two to six years are charged 50% of the adult price. Infants (under 2 years of age at time of booking) are charged 10% of the adult price unless otherwise stated in the tour programs.
  • Due to market actual conditions, availability of service at time of booking or Force-Majeure, price can be changed without prior notice.
  • Prices stated above were calculated at the time of uploading, applied for this trip with the specific serviced stated in the detailed itinerary only.

Contact Person: Steven Quinn
E-Mail:
sales@indochinapioneer.com
Call Us: +84 43715 3627 | Fax: +84 43715 3626
Make an enquiry | Hotline: +84 983 145 799
The hotels listed below are just suggestive for the best valued of this Vietnam Holiday 15 day trip, yet Indochina Pioneer also offers more options of our own hand-picked hotels with different levels or to customize your hotel requests to match your own taste and budget. Please kindly Contact us for more favourable deals.

Name of Hotel Location Star Rating Room Type
Superior Level (3*)
Tan Hai Long Hotel & Spa Saigon 3 Star Superior
Homestay Vinh Long Basic Basic
Sea and Sun Resort Nha Trang 3 Star Standard
Ancient House Resort Hoi An 3 Star Superior
Asia Hotel Hue 3 Star Deluxe
Hanoi Imperial Hotel Hanoi 3 Star Superior
Huong Hai Junks Halong Superior Cruise Superior Cabin
Deluxe Level (4*)
Liberty Central Hotel Saigon 4 Star Deluxe
Home-stay Vinh Long Basic Basic
Novotel Nha Trang Nha Trang 4 Star Superior
Vinh Hung Resort Hoi An 4 Star Superior
Camellia Hotel Hue 4 Star Deluxe City View
Silk Path Hotel Hanoi 4 Star Deluxe
Victory Cruise Halong Deluxe Superior Cabin
Luxury Level (5*)
Legend Hotel Saigon 5 Star Deluxe
Homestay Vinh Long Basic Basic
Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel Nha Trang 5 Star Deluxe City View
Life Heritage Hoi An Resort Hoi An 4 Star Superior Garden
Imperial Hotel Hue 5 Star Deluxe
Hanoi De I'Opera Hotel Hanoi 5 Star Deluxe
Indochina Sails Halong 5 Star Superior Cabon


Note: We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. Particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated upon twin-shared basis. To Indochina Pioneer standard, here is basically how we define our service:

+ Superior Level (3 star hotels ): > 60USD/room/night
+ Deluxe Level (4 star hotels): > 110 USD/room/night
+ Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180USD/room/nigh
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Contact Person: Steven Quinn
E-Mail:
sales@indochinapioneer.com
Call Us: +84 43715 3627 | Fax: +84 43715 3626
Make an enquiry | Hotline: +84 983 145 799

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