Our excellent guide to Vietnam will take you on a culture packed tour of Vietnam, which takes you through from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, to spectacular Halong Bay, then to old town Hoi An, Hue,  to beach city Nha Trang, Dalat and ends in Ho Chi Minh City and into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. This is a small group tour – there will never be more than 15 persons per group – and we don’t just show you the sights in famous cities in Vietnam but you will get to know the Vietnamese people and take away a feeling for the warmth of welcome from Vietnamese local people, for whom a smile is never far away.

In brief

 Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival

 Day 2 : Hanoi half-day city tour - Halong 

 Day 3 : Halong

 Day 4 : Hanoi - Hue 

 Day 5 : Hue City Tour

 Day 6 : Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An 

 Day 7 : Hoi An

 Day 8 : Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang 

 Day 9 : Nha Trang Boat Trip to Island

 Day 10 : Nha Trang - Da Lat

 Day 11 : Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City

 Day 12 : Ho Chi Minh City Tour

 Day 13 : Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta 

 Day 14 : Departure

Itinerary details

Day 1:  Hanoi Arrival ( D )

Upon arrival at Hanoi,  you will be welcomed by Vietnam TripAdvisor's  guide and transfer from Noi Bai airport to a hotel.for check in. Welcome dinner featured with Vietnamese food at restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi half-day city tour - Halong ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Your tour starts with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar pagoda. The next stop is Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first college - Quoc Tu Giam, then roaming around Hoan Kiem lake. Lunch at a local restaurant  then transfer to Halong Bay in the afternoon. Dinner at Royal restaurant. Overnight in Halong Bay.

Day 3: Halong ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. The 4 hour boat cruise will give you a chance to enjoy the breath-taking beauty of Halong Bay - the World's Natural Wonder, visiting Thien Cung Grotto, Dau Go cave, Cock Fighting islet. Lunch with fresh seafood on boat. Afternoon, drive back to Hanoi. Evening is reserved for Water Puppet Show. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 4: Hanoi - Hue ( B, L, D ) 

Breakfast at hotel. Pick up and transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to the airport for the flight to Hue. Pick up and then transfer to your hotel in Hue. Take a trip to visit Hue City and King's tombs (Khai Dinh's Mausoleum). Dinner in Hue with Royal Speciality. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue City Tour ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang's Mausoleum. Visit the Imperial Citadel in the afternoon. The tour ends by shopping at Dong Ba Market. Dinner at a garden restaurant with Vietnamese food. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 6:  Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang. Spend time in Lang Co beach en route, taking photographs from Hai Van Pass (The pass of Sea and Cloud). Visit Cham Museum in Da Nang. Afternoon visit Marble Mountain and enjoying sea/sun bathing on China beach. Arrive in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Hoi An - an old trading town, some 30km from Da Nang. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Hoi An Museum and Market. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang  ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang airport for flight to Nha Trang. The guide will welcome and escort you to the hotel. The rest of day is open to explore Nha Trang or spend time on the beach. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9: Nha Trang Boat Trip to Island ( B, L, D )

08: 00am start by boat trip to  Hon Tam Island and fishing village in Nha Trang, visit coral island and Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Return to hotel.  Dinner at local restaurant... Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang - Da Lat ( B, L, D )

After breakfast, leave Nha Trang for Da Lat - The charming city in the Highland. Visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the beautiful scenery en route when going over Ngoan Muc Pass. Visit Hoa Binh market, Prenn Water Fall and Tuyen Lam Pagoda in Da Lat. Dinner and overnight in Da Lat.

Day 11: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Flower Garden, Former Palace of Emperor Bao Dai - The last Emperor of Vietnam. Lunch. Afternoon, transfer to Ho Chi Minh city. You will pass through many large coffee farms and rubber forests to reach the most bustling city in Vietnam. Also visit  La Nga  market on the way. Arrive Ho Chi Minh city in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City Tour ( B, L, D )

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Reunification Palace General Post Office and War Museum. Lunch is  arranged in a nice local restaurant.

PM: Visit the China town and Ben Thanh bustling market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Mekong Delta ( B, L, D )

Breakfast, then drive southward to Mekong Delta. Boat trip in My Tho through tiny canals and quiet villages. Lunch in a nice local restaurant with an inside garden. Afternoon transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city  with a stop over at Vinh Trang pagoda for visiting. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Free time until transfer to airport for departure.

VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

• We are one of a small number of companies that are licensed by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
• Our prices are competitive while you are offerred services worth every money of yours.
• Our clients ever had wonderful experiences in Vietnam. Most of them have applauded and highly appreciated the services we provided.
• At our pleasure, we do a refund to you in any case the services does not satisfy you.
• Book shortly and then we will be able to make arrangements perfect.

Class	Tour cost per Person (in $US) applied from 1st Oct, 2010 to 31 Sept, 2011
	2	3 - 5	6 - 8	9 - 12
Superior 3*	1390	1250	1150	990
Fist Class 4*	1780	1580	1470	1350
Deluxe 5*	1990	1780	1670	1580

Accommodation	Superior (3+*)	First Class(4*)	Deluxe (5*)	Premium (5+*)
Ho Chi Minh city Hotels	Elios , Kingston , Lavender or similar	Continental hotel, Rex hotel similar	Sofitel Plaza , Windsor Plaza, Caravell	Caravell , Sofitel Plaza
Can Tho hotels	Saigon Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel	Golf Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel	Victoria Can Tho	Victoria Can Tho
Nha Trang Hotels	The Light, Asia Paradise, Hoang Dang	Nha Trang Lodge, Yasaka	Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort	Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort
Da Lat Hotels	Hoang Anh resort, Empress	Blue Moon, Sammy, Golf 3,	Sofitel Dalat Palace, Ana Mandara Villas	Sofitel Dalat Palace, Ana Mandara Villas
Hoi An Hotels	Glory, Pho Hoi Riverside or similar	Hoi An Trail, Hoi An Beach resort or similar	Palm Garden, Victoria resort or similar	Victoria Hoi An
Hue Hotels	Hue Queen, Orchid  Hotel or similar	Villa Hue, Saigon Morin, Park View	Pilgrimage Village Hue, Celadon Palace	La Residence
Hanoi hotels	Medallion, Hanoi View hotel, Gia Bao Grand, Boss hotel	Sunway,Maison D’ Hanoi, Zephyr, Flower Garden	Inter-Continental, Melia Hotel, Sofitel plaza hotel	Sofitel Metropole,Hilton
Halong Bay Cruise	Phoenix Cruise , Amigo Cruise, Bai Tu Long Junk or similar	Paloma Cruise,Victory Cruise, Red dragon	Indochina Sails, Ginger Cruise, Jaminse	Violet Cruise, Prince Cruise

Tour Package includes:

• Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated
• Hotel accommodation at places (Twin/Double room)
• Meals as indicated (B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner)
• Domestic flights: Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Nha Trang (Economy Class)
• English speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees during the trip
• Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue,  Nha Trang and My Tho
• Mineral water and cool towels

Tour Package excludes:

• International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person
• International airfare to/from Vietnam
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
• Visa to Vietnam.

What to bring

• Sun block
• Camera + Film
• Insect repellent
• Original Passpor
• We brim hat
• Swimming clothes
• Sun glasses

Additional Information:

• Prices are per person (US$), based on double occupancy
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 - Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
• Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.
• Prices subject to change without notice