Vietnam Culture tour

The Vietnam Culture Package will give you a sight of Vietnam Cultures with various kind of beautiful area and highlight. With 12 days only, you will cover almost nice different cultures along the Vietnam treasures...

ITINERARY:
Day 01:		Saigon Arrival Arrival
Pick up at the airport to hotel for check in and free at leisure around the city. Overnight in Saigon. Services included: Transport and hotel.
Day 02:		Saigon - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnel (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Tay Ninh to visit the Great Cao Dai Holy See, a place of pilgrimage for quite a few South Vietnamese people and for those who are interested in Cao Daism - this is a unique religion that you might never expect to encounter. In time for its noontime prayer service, you will enjoy peculiar hymns with followers attired in livery red, yellow, blue and white. Quite a scene for the eye and for snapshots. Following is lunch in Tay Ninh. Then on return to Ho Chi Minh City we will stop at the underground village at Ben Dinh in Cu Chi Dist., which was used by the guerillas during the Vietnam War before driving back Saigon. Night in Saigon. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.
Day 03:		Saigon - Mekong delta (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start touring along the countryside landscapes of Mekong delta to Cai Be. After arrival in Cai Be, we will on board for an exploration of lush vegetation of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch and then rest before continue to Vinh Long for a land market. Finally return Saigon. Night in Saigon. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 04:		Saigon - City Tour - Danang - Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you up at 08h15am and start a full day to discover the City tour with almost famous sites such as: Reunification Palace - the formally known as the Presidential Office; Museum of Vietnamese History for hearing about the country history; Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office to look around and take some photos; War Museum, very famous with lots of pictures about Vietnamese - American War.(time permitted). Finally, take a flight to Danang. Pick up to Hoian for check in and night in Hoian. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, flight ticket and hotel.
Day 05:		Hoian - Tra Que Village - Cooking - Walking Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)
In the morning, take a private car from Hoi An Town and start a tour to Tra Que vegetable village, chance for walking around and experience a day of living and working with the local farmers in this village. A tour of the organic vegetable and herb gardens can include some time working in the field if you like, or merely observing and learning about the system and the fresh ingredients. Upon returning to the house, we were all treated to an herbal foot massage followed by a session of cooking various local dishes such as : Tam Huu Spring Roll, Banh Xeo or the local pancake of the people from the middle region. After that, drive back Hoian and town and enjoy a walking tour around the old town for 400 year old of constructions and architecture. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, cooking class and hotel.
Day 06:		Hoian - Marble Mountain - Danang - Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will start a tour to Hue. On the way, stop for visit and discover Non Nuoc stone carving village, where the local skillful sculptors create many marble products which are exported to many countries worldwide, and then Cham museum where displays approximately 300 sculptures, among which some are made from terracotta from the period between the 5th and 15th. Next we will continue across the spectacular Hai Van pass and the scenic fishing village of Lang Co beach. On arrival Hue, check in and enjoy a boat trip cruising along Perfume River for a visit at Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King tomb. Night in Hue. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 07:		Hue City - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we will discover Hue Citadel with some famous sites and unique Royal construction such as: Flag Towel, Ngo Mon Royal Gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and Forbidden Palaces. Next, we will continue to visit Khai Dinh King Tomb before driving to the airport for a flight to Hanoi. Pick up to city for check in and night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, flight ticket and hotel.
Day 08:		Hanoi - City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, after a breakfast at hotel, we will discover the most famous historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, then the house on stilts from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. We'll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next we visit Hanoi's first University - the Temple of Literature - dating back to 1070. After that, drive back to Ngoc Son temple situated among the Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy the scenery of the lake sides. Then enjoy a cyclo trip around the old quarter for the bustling streets and old buildings. In the evening, sample a traditional puppet music show at theater. Night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, cyclo trip, traditional puppet show and hotel.
Day 09:		Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda (Breakfast, Lunch)
Today, we will enjoy about 2 hours n road trip to Perfume Pagoda along countryside landscapes and villages. Upon arrival, take a short walk to Yen wharf to get on boat to Trinh temple. after the boat trip, start a trek up to the mountain's peak for a visit the main cave. Leisure before down to visit Thien Tru pagoda and the main one located in a huge cave. Back to Yen wharf, and then return Hanoi. night in Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 10:		Hanoi - Halong (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) - Joined
Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will upon arrival Hanoi station, pick up to our office for keeping bags before enjoy a morning coach trip to the eastern of Ha Noi, heading to Halong City with beautiful bay. Enjoy the landscapes of the Red River Delta on the way. Short rest at Hai Duong city before arrival Ha Long. After that, crew welcomes you on Junk and set sail among the Ha Long Bay. Enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:30pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karts with different formations, floating fishing villages, with its unique way of life. Then head to Me Cung Cave, strolling around the cave before enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view. There will be traditional games available for evening entertainment and an informal Vietnamese language lesson. Dinner and overnight on junk. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and cabin on Junk.
Day 11:		Halong - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) - Joined
Today, we will enjoy an morning view of bay's landscape with a cup of tea or coffee with light breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. After breakfast take 1 hour walking around Sung Sot Cave – one of the biggest and most beautiful in Ha Long Bay then head to cruising to Luon Cave with different formations as: Man's Head Islet, Turtle islet. At 10:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Board arrives at harbor by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. Night oin Hanoi. Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.
Day 12:		Hanoi - Departure (Breakfast)
Today, we will be free at leisure before car will drive to the airport for departure flight. End services. Services included: Transportation.
Tour Cost		In USD/ Person - Applied up to 30 Sept 2014
CATEGORY 2-3 Pax 4-5 Pax 6-7 Pax 8-10 Pax Standard hotels 1,402 1,168 1,038 976 Superior hotels 1,529 1,300 1,172 1,112 Deluxe hotels 1,860 1,634 1,509 1,450 Luxury hotels 2,265 2,045 1,923 1,866 HOTEL LIST CITIES Standard Superior Deluxe Luxury SAI GON Duc Vuong hotel Hoang Hai Long hotel Saigon Palace hotel Majestic Saigon hotel HOIAN Vinh Hung 3 hotel Vinh Hung Emerald resort Hoian Beach Resort Golden Sand Resort HUE Ideal hotel Romance hotel Saigon Morin La Resident resort HANOI Sport hotel Quoc Hoa hotel Silk Path hotel Melia hotel HA LONG Cristina Cruise Classic Sail Dragon Pearl Bhaya Cruise
Included:
+ Transportation with A/C + English speaking guide on tour + Meals mentioned above, + Entrance fee for sites visited + Boat trip in Mekong Delta, Hue, Perfume Pagoda and Halong Bay + Flight ticket: Saigon - Danang, Hue - Hanoi. + Hotel based on shared twin or double room + Cooking class, cyclo trip, water puppet show + Government Tax and services charge.
Excluded:
+ Personal expenses, drinks, telephone, laundry, tips + Airfare, Vietnam visa, airport taxes - paying at airport check in desks. + Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer + Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Note:
+ Trip can be start from Hanoi or Saigon (It is based on your arrival city and airport) + You can adjust the itinerary based on your interested + As there are some domestic flight tickets, we need you full names to check and keep the flight available in advance once you final the itinerary.