VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR: FAMILY CULTURAL HOLIDAY ( 14 Days/13 Nights )

VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR: FAMILY CULTURAL HOLIDAY ( 14 Days/13 Nights )

VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR: FAMILY CULTURAL HOLIDAY ( 14 Days/13 Nights ): This trip is a great way to show Vietnam culture to your family, these destinations and hotels offer families the opportunity to relax, renew, and bond in a culturally significant setting.

THE DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Pick up at the airport in the morning and transfer to the hotel in the afternoon, stroll in the trishaw in the colonial districts.

O/N at hotel.

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L)

08: 00am: pick up at your hotel to Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and Art Museum. Have lunch in one of the famous restaurants in Hanoi before walking tour in 1000 Years Old Quarter then enjoy Water Puppet Unique show at 4 PM.
Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D)

Transfer to Halong city for boat cruise on the Bay, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of buffalo boy. Embark on Phoenix Cruiser, check in registration our crew welcomes you on board. Enjoy welcome drink, and lunch with fresh seafood is served. At 13: 00, start a 3.5 hours cruise into misty Halong bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, a Floating Fishing village with its unique way of living... then explore Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Titop beach or climb up to the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. After dinner, cruise to fishing site for a glance at how the fishing is done or catch squid by yourself.

DAY 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI, NIGHT TRAIN TO LAOCAI (B/L)

06: 30 Wake up and enjoy sunrise on Halong Bay.
07: 00 Have breakfast. Swimming, visit man’s head island, Tortoise island, Bo Nau cave, Luon cave by small board. After that, visit Bai Tu Long bay, Halong fishing village, Bai Tho moutain and Hon Gai surroundings – Halong city. Return and have lunch on junk. Back to wharf and transfer back to Hanoi. Free until transfer to railway station, boarding the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

DAY 5: LAOCAI – SAPA – TAVAN VILLAGE (B/L/D)

Train arrives at Lao Cai Railway Station at 06: 00am, transferred to Sapa by bus. Have breakfast at hotel or in the local restaurant (optional). Relax. Your guide will meet you at hotel for short trek down to village, private jeep transferred to Lao Chai village, a village of Black H’mong. Short trek down to river to visit hill tribe house to see their living style and the local woman made their handicraft clothes. Further on along the road, the Tavan village where Dzay people staying can be seen. Visit the village and reach their customs. Enjoy 1 night homestay with a local family and delicious food cooked by the tour. Tonight’s accommodation will probably be a little more rustic than you would be used to.

DAY 6: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI – SU PAN – BAN HO (B/L/D)

Walking up in early morning to enjoy the atmosphere of mountainous area with cool and bird singing. Breakfast before have a trek follow the river to visit the Red Dzao village, hanging Rattan Bridge and water fall. Picnic lunch nearby river.

Dinner and homestay at Ban Ho village where Tay people staying.

DAY 7: BAN HO – SAPA (B/L)

Free on the morning at waterfall for swimming or walk around in the village then trekking up to the mountain. And the last 45 min. climbing up hill to get to the waiting point is really a challenge for you. You get back to Sapa by jeep. Free for shopping or have a walk around Sapa market.

Check in and stay at hotel in Sapa town.

DAY 8: SAPA – CAN CAU MARKET– LAO CAI, NIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI (B/L)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Cancau Market, one of Vietnam’s most fascinating open – air market and isolated market which takes place only on Saturday every week. This is a lovely local market which still retains the local quaint and authentic being of the main tourist route. The areas is close to China border and in a hidden place, less visitors come here. Horses, dogs, cat, pigs and textiles.... all on sales! This is of most amazing market you've ever seen. Opportunity to takes best photos! Turn back to Laocai for night train back to Hanoi.

Stay overnight on train.

DAY 9: HANOI – HUE (B)

Train arrival around 06: 00 am. You will be picked up at railways station to a local restaurant. Relax and have breakfast. Transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. Upon your flight arrival, our tour guide in Hue greeting your family to learn the historical of Old Royal City in 17th century. Check into hotel, relax& free.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hue.

DAY 10: HUE CITY TOUR (B/L)

Today you will visit Hue city, the Old Royal city in Vietnam in 17th century which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Transferred to Perfume River for boat trip to visit Thien Mu pagoda, majestic Tomb of Tu Duc, romantic Tomb of Khai Dinh. Have lunch at restaurant before have an hour cyclo ride to visit Dong Ba market and Hue garden.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hue.

DAY 11: HUE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/L)

Drive to Hoian town. The winding roads begin as we make our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. At the top of the pass we stop to admire a fantastic view north to Lang Co and south to Danang Stop en route to visit the sensational Marble Mountains, the China beach and the Cham Museum in Danang. Check into hotel in Hoian. Free to explore Hoian town.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 12: HOI AN WALKING TOUR (B/L)

Today we will discover Hoian historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and the workshop of traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town. Free in the afternoon at the beach or more shopping or exploring. The cooking class can be arranged in the evening.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 13: HOI AN FREE TIME (B)

Relaxing free day to spend by the pool, at the beach or more shopping or exploring.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 14: HOI AN - HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Free at leisure until time transfer to airport for flight back home via Hanoi airport or Saigon airport.
End of services.

PACKAGE COST:

Class	All prices are valid till 31.12.2012 (High Season – peak Season) Tour price in USD net per person in group of					Surcharge If require
Hotel Categories	2 pax	3 - 5 pax	6 - 10 pax	11 - 15 pax	16 pax up	Surcharge
Standard=3 stars	1382	1309	1215	1104	1045	390
First Class=4 stars	1535	1455	1389	1279	1145	675
Superior=4 stars+	1691	1519	1349	1289	1178	855

Our tour prices are subject to change in case of increases in airfares, ground transportation costs, entrance fees, etc.

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Private tour

v Pick up & drop off at hotels at the places

v Accommodation based on twin sharing at 3 and 4 - star hotels in places as indicated in program

v Accommodation at hill tribe house, very basic but clean and safe

v Food as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)

v Welcome drink for first meal on Junk on Halong bay

v All transfers and transportation

v All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary

v Fully escorted by professional English speaking tour guide at places

v Boat cruise on Halong Bay (share boat)

v Private boat on Perfume River in Hue

v Return train tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai- Hanoi (private cabin for 4 people, 1st class soft berth with Air-condition)

v Domestic Flight Hanoi – Hue and return from Danang airport to Hanoi or Saigon (depend on the airport you are exit Vietnam)

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Airport taxes;

v Visas

v Travel insurance.

v Tips.

v Personal expenses

v Emergency transfer

v International airfare to/from Vietnam

v Personal insurance

v Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

CHILDREN POLICY:

v From 01-04 years old: free of charge in case of no request for extra bed

v Children aged from 6 -11: 75% charge of adult price.

v From 12 years old up: same as adult rates

WHAT TO BRING:

v Sun block.

v Camera + Film.

v Insect repellent.

v Original Passport.

v A wide brimmed hat.

v Swimming costume.

v Sun glasses.

ACCOMMODATION IN THE EQUIVALVENT CITIES AS IN THE BELOW LIST OR SIMILAR:

City	Standard	Superior	First class	Deluxe
Hoian	Vanloi 2*	Glory 4 *	Hoian Beach 4*	Sunrise Resort5*
Sapa
Halong bay junks
Hanoi