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VIETNAM
Overview
Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, is a captivating country known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. With a population of around 100 million, it has rapidly emerged as a vibrant economy. The country's past is marked by the Vietnam War, which profoundly impacted its development. Today, Vietnam is renowned for its delicious cuisine, exemplified by pho and banh mi. Visitors flock to its world-class destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City. Its tropical climate and lush countryside offer picturesque experiences. The government's focus on modernization and international cooperation positions Vietnam as an essential player in the region.
Itinerary
- Embark on your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the big metropolis of the South. Arrival at 06.40 am You are greeted upon arrival and driven to your hotel in the city center, historically called Saigon.
- 12.00: Transfer to an Indian restaurant for lunchtime
- 13.30: Depart Ho Chi Minh City, stop en route to visit one family making rice paper, and you will reach Cu Chi Tunnels. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank, and numerous bomb craters, you will spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network. You will have the option to try out war-era guns at a shooting range.
- 19.00: Dinner at Indian Restaurant & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy, and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
- 19.00: Dinner at Indian Restaurant & Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Evening, free time to enjoy the crowded and bustling Ho Chi Minh City – Ho Chi Minh City is the city of bars, pubs & other nightlife activities…
- 08.00 Visit the Independence Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam with the “War Room”, where the South Vietnamese forces were controlled, and the room where the North Vietnamese army finally took control in the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Next visit is the War Remnants Museum, which was previously known as the “Museum of American War Crimes” and contains countless artifacts and photographs documenting said crimes - the killing of civilians, spreading of chemicals, torturing of prisoners, and the effects of the war on the north. Planes, tanks, bombs, and helicopters are displayed, and outside the museum are some rooms displaying cultural products of Vietnam. Then head to Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built between 1877 and 1883 with materials mostly imported from France. Neo-Romanesque in form, is a major center of Catholicism in modern Vietnam and one of the city’s major landmarks.
- Note: Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral from outside only as it's under renovation
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Hanoi SGN HAN 1230 1440.
Packed Lunch - Xin Chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. Hanoi is one of Asia’s most enchanting cities, full of culture, history, and the engaging contradictions of a rapidly developing and deeply traditional society. You are greeted by your guide and driver at Noi Bai International Airport for your transfer to the hotel. The city center for the Old Quarter, the bustling heart of Hanoi, has been a commercial center since King Ly Thai To build his palace there in the 11th century. Skilled craftsmen started to migrate and artisan guilds were formed on the famous "36 Streets". Previously, each street carried the name of the item produced and sold there, and many still have the same names. This is a place you must see to experience Hanoi, where you will find shopping and cultural/historical sites all wrapped into one.
- Dinner at Indian Restaurant & Overnight in Hanoi
- 08.00-09.00: Guide and bus pick up and departure in the morning from Hanoi. We drive across the Red River Delta and reach the coast a little before noon. We then embark on a beautifully crafted junk for an overnight cruise in the legendary seascape of Ha Long Bay. Once on board, we are served a delicious seafood-based lunch, while the surrounding limestone outcrops make for a truly magical setting. In the afternoon, we reach a less traveled area where we will devote ourselves to pure relaxation. The program is not fixed and depends on the time of the year and weather, but there will be an opportunity to visit a cave as well as explore a floating village or do a little bit of kayaking over the course of these 2 days. We end the day on the sundeck as the sun sets on this magical seascape. This evening, you can enjoy an aperitif or attend a cooking demonstration before dinner. Overnight in a comfortable private cabin with an en-suite bathroom.
- Note: The cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be canceled due to poor weather.
- For those early birds, start the day with a proposed Tai Chi session, while tea and coffee are served as the sun rises and illuminates the surrounding seascape. We then continue our exploration of the bay. Upon returning to the boat, check out of your cabin and enjoy a light brunch while cruising back to the pier. We disembark and transfer back to Hanoi
- A short visit to The Presidential Palace (formerly Palace of the Governor-General of French Indochina), Ho Chi Minh’s house-on-stilt, and nearby One Pillar Pagoda. Next visit the Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam
- Dinner at Indian Restaurant & Overnight stay in Hanoi
- Breakfast at the hotel then transfers to the airport. Flight to Kochi dep at 12.30. Via Ho Chi Minh City
Package Inclusion
- Kochi- Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City -Hanoi, Hanoi -Kochi Airfares with Vietjet Airlines.
- Vietnam Visa Charges
- Overseas Travel Insurance up to 60 yrs.
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below-indicated room types (check-in and check-out around noontime)
- Boat trip - as per the program
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
- All transfers and transportation with Air-Con vehicles -coach of 45 seats (Universe)
- Local English-speaking guides
- All entrance fees - as per the program
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the bus - on days of transfer and sightseeing only
- Vietnam Government taxes
Package Exclusion
- 5% GST & 20% TCS
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Optional excursions and activities
- Meals (other than those mentioned in the program)
- Drinks Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.)
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation charge of 50% of the tour cost will be applicable for the passengers cancelling before 15 days of departure and 100 % of the tour cost will be levied as the cancellation charge for the cancellations within 15 days prior to the departure
Terms And Conditions
- The above tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise we will of course keep you well informed.
- All the above points of interest are open for visits based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace it with a similar point of interest.
- Above itinerary is based on the current flight schedule. In case of flight changes, the itinerary will be changed accordingly.
- No early check-in or late check-out is included. Generally, the check-in time is 14.00pm and the check-out time is 12.00 pm.
- Remarks: Passport must be valid 6 months ahead from the time of departing the visited country
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