Itinerary:
Day One - Ha Noi (Arrival)
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Three-star option: FLOWER HOTEL
Four-star option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL
Five-star option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL
Day Two: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (BLD)
The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for the four-hour drive through the scenic countryside to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam's most beautiful locations. Once you arrive, board a boat for an exciting cruise around the bay, where the scenery blends with the perfectly clear sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rise amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches and beautiful caves, and along the way you'll drop anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes underneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Three-star option: MAJESTIC CRUISE
Four-star option: FLAMINGO CRUISE
Five-star option: BHAYA CLASSIC
Day Three: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (BL)
After breakfast, enjoy swimming and sunbathing on your own time before a leisurely lunch and the return trip to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Three-star option: FLOWER HOTEL
Four-star option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL
Five-star option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL
Day Four: Ha Noi – Da Nang (B)
In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the late President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's Proclamation of Independence on 2 September 1945. You'll also visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and then continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Hanoi. An ancient Buddhist pagoda, this iconic monument was built in the early 11th century in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, with all construction supported by only one pillar and resembling a Buddhist lotus. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang, then check in to your hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.
Note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closed on Monday & Friday and from 5th September to 5th November for annual maintenance.
Three-star option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL
Four-star option: VANDA DA NANG HOTEL
Five-star option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG
Day Five: Da Nang – My Son Sanctuary (B)
After breakfast, a visit to the My Son Sanctuary is an experience that should not be missed while visiting the beautiful city of Hoi An. Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Originally built with wood, they were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Da Nang.
Three-star option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL
Four-star option: VANDA DA NANG HOTEL
Five-star option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG
Day Six: Da Nang - Hoi An - Ann Tailor for a complimentary tailor-made item of clothing – Hoi An City Tour (B)
Check out. Transfer to Hoi An and contact Ann Tailor at 09 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hoi An Town to have a free tailor-made item of clothing. In the afternoon, explore Hoi An on foot - one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. While walking around Hoi An, exploring the small yet beautiful town, tourists (even frequent visitors) find that it is a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere combines elements of Vietnam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time.
Three-star option: HOI AN VILLAGE VILLAS
Four-star option: RIVER BEACH RESORT AND RESIDENCES
Five-star option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT
Day Seven: Hoi An - half-day foodie tour (BL)
Start at 9am on an amazing foodie tour, discovering Hoi An’s countryside and its local cuisine by bicycle. Your tour will start with a trip through the countryside and a bowl of Cao Lau, a local specialty comprised of flat noodles, pork, bean sprouts, and greens served in a savory broth. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well. You'll also be able to learn how to make white rose cakes with a local family, and have the opportunity to enjoy them. Before the end of the half-day tour of the region, you'll also visit Cam Nam to enjoy the Ying and Yang food. Overnight in Hoi An.
Three-star option: HOI AN VILLAGE VILLAS
Four-star option: RIVER BEACH RESORT AND RESIDENCES
Five-star option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT
Day Eight: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Check out and transfer to Da Nang for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Three-star option: SEN VIET HOTEL
Four-star option: GOLDEN CRENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON
Five-star option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL
Day Nine: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta day trip (BL)
You'll be picked up at the hotel, then driven to the Mekong Delta, where you'll enjoy a cruise to visit the Cai Be Floating Market and watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and commodities. After this, discover the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet and learn the secrets of their bonsai gardening and sample divine local products. You will have a chance to spend time amongst the local farmers, enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits. Have a traditional lunch at a local home, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant Ear Fish’. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Three-star option: SEN VIET HOTEL
Four-star option: GOLDEN CRENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON
Five-star option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL
Day 10: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (BL)
After breakfast, the guide will pick you up at the hotel and start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 250 km. Cu Chi became legendary during the 1960's in playing a vital role in the Vietnam War by allowing Viet Cong (communist guerillas) to control large rural areas, just 30 to 40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, you'll be able to visit the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post office. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Three-star option: SEN VIET HOTEL
Four-star option: GOLDEN CRENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON
Five-star option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap (B)
Enjoy breakfast with the local family before leaving for the bus station for the 13-hour trip to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Three-star option: CITY RIVER HOTEL
Four-star option: SOKHAROTH
Five-star option: NAVUTU DREAM RESORT
Day 12: Siem Reap – Floating Village (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon (dependent on water levels), you'll visit one of Siem Reap’s authentic floating villages. Located on the north-western tip of the Tonle Sap, Me Chhrey village allows for an authentic floating village experience. The small village is home to families who - unlike other floating communities - still live in wooden houseboats. The village moves throughout the year, depending on the water levels of the lake. At the end of the dry season, when the lake’s water levels are at its lowest, the villagers move closer to shore and live primarily from agricultural activities on land. By visiting a local home you'll gain a better understanding of life on the lake and your guide will be more than happy to translate your questions to your hosts. Return to the port and take a 15-minute drive to the silk farm of Artisans d’Angkor, where people with underprivileged backgrounds are given an opportunity to improve their livelihoods by reviving the ancient crafts of making art and producing silk. A local representative accompanies you and walks you through the farm to explain all of the steps necessary to produce quality silk. Return to town for a free evening. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Three-star option: CITY RIVER HOTEL
Four-star option: SOKHAROTH
Five-star option: NAVUTU DREAM RESORT
Day 13: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom) (BL)
Spend a full day at the beautiful and historically significant Temples of Angkor Archeological. Wake up at 5am and take a Tuk Tuk to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm, then back to the hotel for breakfast. After you've eaten, continue the tour of all that this spectacular attraction holds. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Three-star option: CITY RIVER HOTEL
Four-star option: SOKHAROTH
Five-star option: NAVUTU DREAM RESORT
Day 14 Siem Reap – Departure (B)
Check out, then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Inclusions:
- Pre-approval for Vietnam travel visa (granted on arrival).
- Hotel pick-up and return by new, air-conditioned minivan.
- All accommodation (twin/double/triple share).
- All entrance fees - boat trip in Ha Long, in Mekong delta and Floating Village in Siem Reap.
- Mineral water.
- Meals specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- English-speaking tour guides.
- Domestic flight ticket in Vietnam (Ha Noi - Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand luggage
- Bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap) – 13 hours, air-conditioned, modern, spacious and comfortable 40-seater bus with tinted window glass, curtains and on-board toilet (option to exchange your bus ride for a flight is available for an extra USD$195pp).
- Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents, maximum 2 children), full charge for adult price if separate bed required.
- Join in a group tour of maximum 10 persons.
Exclusions:
- Visa to Cambodia - US$35 (paid at the border).
- Visa stamp fee - US$25 (paid to the Visa office at Noi Bai Airport).
- Tips and gratuities.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- All International air tickets from/ to New Zealand.
- All other services not mentioned in inclusions.
2016 Available Departure Dates:
- December: 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th
2017 Available Departure Dates:
- January: 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th
- February: 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th
- March: 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 27th, 31st
- April: 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st
- May: 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th
- June: 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, 30th
- July: 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th, 31st
- August: 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 25th
- September: 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, 29th
- October: 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th
- November: 3rd, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th
- December: 1st, 4th, 8th, 15th
About Hoi An Express
Hoi An Express is a 100% owned Vietnamese Travel Agent, established in 2002 to deliver quality, diverse and personalised travel products and services. Their team have worked tirelessly to promote their brand and image as one of the leading and professional travel agents in Vietnam, and as a result they'ree well-known and preferred by many five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Speak to the Moevenpick Hotel Saigon, Duxton Hotel, Legend Hotel Saigon, Equatorial Hotel Ho Chi Minh City or the Park Royal Saigon, they'll all tell you Hoi An Express are the absolute best. With top guides, friendly staff, and tours that'll satisfy your wish to rest and explore, Hoi An Express will make your Vietnam experience unforgettable.
Conditions
Valid from Sep 29, 2016
Expires Aug 31, 2017
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential. Book early to secure your desired dates. Minimum 2 vouchers per booking. Available Departure Dates 2016: Dec 03, 07, 10, 14, 17. 2017: Jan 2, 6, 9, 13, Feb 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, Mar 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 25, 27, 31, Apr 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, Jun 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Jul 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, Sep 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Oct 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, Nov 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, Dec 1, 4, 8, 15. Subject to availability. Inclusions: Pre-approval for Vietnam travel visa (granted on arrival). Hotel - airport transfers. All accommodations (single or twin share, as specified at the top of your coupon). All entrance fees - boat trip in Ha Long, in Mekong delta and Floating Village in Siem Reap. Mineral water. Meals specified in the itinerary. English-speaking tour guides. Bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap). Domestic Flight ticket in Vietnam (Ha Noi – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage. Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents, maximum 2 children), full charge for adult price if separate bed required. Exclusions: Visa to Cambodia - US$35 (paid at the border). Visa stamp fee - US$25 (paid to the Visa office at Noi Bai Airport). Tips and gratuities. Personal expenses/ All international air tickets from/to New Zealand. All other services not mentioned in inclusions. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Cancellations will incur a fee, enquire direct for more details. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cash back, not to be used with other offers.
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