Itinerary:
Day One - Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi. Upon arrival, their shuttle bus and guide will be holding a sign with your name and welcome you at Noi Bai International airport. Transfer to your hotel and then the rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day Two - Private Street Food Tour (B/L or D)
Enjoy a street food tour for three hours. It is a good introduction to Vietnam cuisine. A traditional Water Puppet performance is available for an extra charge (USD$5 per pax, type 1), payable direct to merchant.
Day Three - Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Their guide and shuttle bus will pick you up at the lobby of the hotel and start the journey east to Halong Bay, through picturesque rice-farming villages of the Red River Delta. On arrival, you will board a beautiful traditional junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. In the evening when the boat is anchored in the middle of the stunning lagoon, you can enjoy a wonderful seafood meal and later there is an opportunity for an evening swim from the side of the boat. Spend the night on their luxurious boat.
Day Four - Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
Wake up to Tai Chi on board and continue cruising amongst magnificent karst peakson, the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. Stay on the boat before returning to Hanoi for the overnight train to Da Nang. An alternative flight to Da Nang is available at your request - contact merchant for details.
Day Five - Da Nang - Marble Mountain - Hoi An (B)
Their guide will pick you up at the station in Da Nang and transfer you to Hoi An with a stop at the Marble Mountain en route, which is a fascinating maze of cave and temples, hidden with five sacred marble rocks. Then transfer to Hoi An, visit a lovely old-style house, the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese temple, tailor shops and the market. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day Six - Hoi An - My Son (B)
Depart for My Son, 70km southwest of Da Nang. It boasts a complex of ancient ruins that date back 1,700 years. This is the most complete example of ancient Champa ruins that Vietnam has maintained. Transfer back to Hoi An and have free leisure time on your own.
Multiple choice: an alternative itinerary for option one or two is subject with an additional charge - you may choose one of two options - USD$25 per person - paid directly to merchant
Option One - Hoi An Cycling - Basket Boat Tour (B, light meal)
After breakfast at the hotel, their guide will pick you up at the hotel at 9am by bus or bike and transfer you to Cam Thanh fishing village, where you are able to learn something about local fishing industry and its locally cultural life. You will take a rest at a local home with a cup of tea offered by a local host. Their guide will give you a brief about basket boat adventure. You will be told about the safety instruction on how to get balanced on the round basket boat and how to paddle it in a proper way. Life jacket will be provided to you and their local people who will help you to navigate. After your tour has ended you will have a light snack at a local family home while enjoying a great round basket performance on the river. Free leisure time in the afternoon.
Option Two - Cycling to Tra Que Village
Cycle into the countryside to the small farming community of Tra Que Vegetable Village. Here you can enjoy the lush green countryside and see the farmers at work and later learn to make Vietnamese spring rolls plus get a free on foot massage by herbs. In the afternoon, you are free to explore the charming Hoi An.
Optional buffalo ride adventure is available at your request if you are travelling with kids - contact merchant for details
Day Seven - Hoi An - Fly to Ho Chi Minh (B)
You'll have free leisure time until the transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by their tour guide and driver and transferred to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Day Eight - Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)
Explore the amazing network of Cu Chi Tunnels, where you'll see the legendary tunnel network used by the Viet Cong to infiltrate South Vietnam during the war. Return to Saigon for some short sight-seeing. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. Later, visit the Cholon and go shopping at the Ben Thanh Market.
Day Nine - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B, L)
You'll be picked up at your hotel at 8am. You will then depart for My Tho, where you will take a boat ride along the river. View the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river bank as you appraoch the My Tho fishing village - a floating fish farm. Proceed to Tortoise Island and have lunch in the orchard. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Next you will visit a family business that epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle. Enjoy a row boat ride along the creeks. After trekking through the fruit plantation, return to the village. The full day of activity will conclude with a relaxing drive back to Ho Chi Minh. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 10 - Fly Back Home / Next Destination (B)
After breakfast, their driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the airport for your flight back home.
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
Includes:
- All transfer and quality air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation at three or four star hotel / cruise selected including daily breakfast with double / triple room
- Tours with local English speaking guide - other languages available at your request
- Cycling or basket boat Hoi An if choosing optional tours
- Meals as mentioned
- Airport transfer at destinations and station
- Street food
- Boat trip Mekong
- Sunset Party in Halong Bay
- Kayaking
- Cooking class
- Entrance fee for all destinations per itinerary
- Bottle of water available on coach (two bottles/pax/day)
- Domestic airfare from Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
- Overnight train to Hanoi
Excludes:
- International airfare
- Drinks and other meals not indicated
- Visa to Vietnam, if any
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping/gratuities
- Single supplement
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond merchant's control
Conditions
Valid from Oct 12, 2016
Expires Oct 12, 2017
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Valid until 31 September 2017 and runs daily. Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Not valid public holidays. Must be used in 1 visit. The package may depart from Hanoi to HCM or vice versa. Single supplement fee of USD$279 applies for 3-star package or USD$413 for 4-star package, payable direct. Extended stays available, contact merchant for details. Private tour available, contact merchant for details. Peak season is subject to additional charge (Dec 2016 - 30 April 2017), USD$30 per pax. Peak times (Christmas, New Year, national holidays) are subject to supplementary charges - contact merchant for details. Early check in or late checkout time is subject to availability and will incur extra charge. Includes: all transfer and quality air conditioned vehicles, accommodation at three or four star hotel/cruise as specified (can upgrade, see merchant for details), including daily breakfast with double/triple room, tours with local English speaking guide - other languages available, cycling/basket boat in Hoi An if optional tours are chosen, meals as mentioned in itinerary, airport transfer at destinations and station, street food, boat trip in Mekong, Sunset party Halong Bay, kayaking, cooking class, entrance fee for all destinations as tour itinerary indicated, bottle of water available on coach (two bottle/pax/day), domestic airfare from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh, overnight train from Hanoi to Da Nang. Excludes: international airfare, drinks and other meals not indicated, Visa to Vietnam, travel insurance, personal expenses, tipping/gratuities, single supplement, any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond merchant's control. Deal is valid for one person on a twin share basis. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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