VIETNAM LUXURY TOUR in 21 days from Ho Chi Minh city

VIETNAM LUXURY TOUR in 21 days from Ho Chi Minh city is the best choice for those who want to have memorable and comfortable holiday in Vietnam at top Vietnam holiday destinations and enjoy Vivutravel's best services.

 

TOUR NAME: VIETNAM LUXURY TOUR – 21 DAYS FROM HO CHI MINH (code HTT09)

DESTINATIONS: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA – DA LAT – NHA TRANG – HOI AN – HUE – HANOI – TAM COC – SAPA – HALONG – HANOI

ACCOMMODATION IN 3 / 4 / 5 STAR HOTELS

ROOM TYPE: DOUBLE ROOM / TWIN ROOM / SINGLE ROOM

 

 

TOUR PRICES – HIGH SEASON:

NUMBER OF PERSON	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	SS
OPTION 1 3 STAR HOTELS	$2365	$2190	$2110	$2055	$2000	$1946	$1909	$1876	$520
OPTION 2 4 STAR HOTELS	$2750	$2490	$2355	$2090	$2005	$1935	$1870	$1825	$780
OPTION 3 5 STAR HOTELS	$3225	$3138	$3060	$3005	$2955	$2890	$2835	$2787	$985

 

TOUR PRICES – LOW SEASON:

NUMBER OF PERSON	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	SS
OPTION 1 3 STAR HOTELS	$2350	$2265	$2200	$2130	$2070	$2019	$1970	$1930	$500
OPTION 2 4 STAR HOTELS	$2735	$2475	$2345	$2069	$1987	$2876	$1855	$1805	$760
OPTION 3 5 STAR HOTELS	$3205	$3122	$3025	$2982	$2920	$2849	$2790	$2698	$960

 

NOTE 1: SS = Single supplement

NOTE 2: Extra cost for private cabins of 2 berths on Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi train: $80 usd per person.

NOTE 3: The above tour prices are valid until 30^th Sep 2015. High season is from 01^st Oct 2014 to 30^th Apr 2015. Low season is from 01^st Aug 2014 to 30^th Sep 2014 & from 01^st May 2015 to 30^th Sep 2015)

NOTE 4: The above tour prices are not included surcharges for peak season from 20^th Dec 2014 to 10^th Jan 2015 (Christmas & New Year season), from 18^th Feb to 25^th Feb (Vietnam Lunar New Year)! The extra costs are depended on policies of each hotel. They will be updated when we have exact traveling dates!

NOTE 5: If you have big group with more than 9 persons, we will send you our best prices based on your requests!

 

ITINERARY

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Day 1               Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Meals: Breakfast

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Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam.

Free time at leisure. Overnight in a Ho Chi Minh hotel

Option 01: Hoang Hai Long / Deluxe / http://hoanghailonghotel.com/vi/

Option 02: Liberty Central / Deluxe / http://www.libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 03: Saigon Majestic / Deluxe City View / http://www.majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 2               Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Today we will start a Ho Chi Minh City tour visiting the Thien Hau Temple, followed by the lively Binh Tay Market. As one of the spotlights for any Vietnam tours, Ho Chi Minh City lures worldwide Vietnam tour makers with its passion and magic. Have lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch, visit the War Remnants or History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll.Stay overnight in a Ho Chi Minh hotel

Option 01: Hoang Hai Long / Deluxe / http://hoanghailonghotel.com/vi/

Option 02: Liberty Central / Deluxe / http://www.libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 03: Saigon Majestic / Deluxe City View / http://www.majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 3               Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province in the west of Vietnam. At Tay Ninh visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple, with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam past and present days. Overnight in Ho chi Minh

Option 01: Hoang Hai Long / Deluxe / http://hoanghailonghotel.com/vi/

Option 02: Liberty Central / Deluxe / http://www.libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 03: Saigon Majestic / Deluxe City View / http://www.majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 4               Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be Floating Market – Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast

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Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours. On arrival, we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in Can Tho.

Option 01: Kim Tho / Superior / http://www.kimtho.com/

Option 02: Golf Can Tho / Deluxe / http://www.golfcanthohotel.vn/

Option 03: Victoria Can Tho / Superior / http://www.victoriahotels.asia

 

Day 5               Can Tho (Cai Rang Floating Market) – Da Lat         

Meals: Breakfast

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In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta.. Have lunch at local restaurant (on own) before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Da Lat. Pick up and transfer to Da Lat.

Option 01: Cadasa Dalat hotel / Superior / http://www.dalatcadasaresort.vn/index.php

Option 02: Saigon Dalat / Deluxe / http://www.saigondalathotel.com/

Option 03: Dalay Palace /Deluxe / http://www.dalatresorts.com/index.php/en/dalatpalace

 

Day 6               Da Lat City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Da Lat, a dream Vietnam tour for all Vietnamese. Today you will visit some of the most interesting sights of Dalat. You will visit the former "palace" of the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Bao Dai. You will also visit the very colorful local market, stacked with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers, grown in planations around Dalat. Thanks to its temperate climate the mountains around Dalat are ideal for growing vegetables and flowers. One of the main attractions for local tourists is the "Valley of Love", worth a visit just for the peculiar sight of Vietnamese cowboys.

Finally, you will make short ride on the last part of the "cremailliere" railway to the village Trai Mat. Overnight in a DaLat hotel

Option 01: Cadasa Dalat hotel / Superior / http://www.dalatcadasaresort.vn/index.php

Option 02: Saigon Dalat / Deluxe / http://www.saigondalathotel.com/

Option 03: Dalay Palace /Deluxe / http://www.dalatresorts.com/index.php/en/dalatpalace

 

Day 7              DaLat – Nha Trang

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, we drive to to Nha Trang - The city is indisputably beautiful, bordered by mountains, with the beach tracing an impressive long swoop along a bay dotted with islands. Upon arrival, check in and free at leisure. Overnight in a Nha Trang hotel.

Option 01: Luxury Nha Trang / Superior / http://www.luxurynhatrang.com.vn/

Option 02: Michelia Nha Trang / Deluxe / http://www.michelia.vn/home/

Option 03: Sunrise Nha Trang / Superior /http://www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn

 

Day 8               Nha Trang

Meals: Breakfast

+ NO Guide

Nha Trang is Vietnam’s best-known Vietnam beach destination, a perfect break during or your Vietnam Tours with miles of white sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms and wonderful fresh seafood restaurants. Day free at leisure, water sports abound including parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing and relaxing boat trips to the outlying islands. If you prefer to keep your feet dry then hop into a taxi or take a cyclo for an exploratory trip around Nha Trang. Overnight in a Nha Trang hotel.

Option 01: Luxury Nha Trang / Superior / http://www.luxurynhatrang.com.vn/

Option 02: Michelia Nha Trang / Deluxe / http://www.michelia.vn/home/

Option 03: Sunrise Nha Trang / Superior /http://www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn

 

Day 9               Nha Trang – Danang – Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Nha Trang will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight to Danang. Pick up on arrival and transfer to Hoi An, one of the major trading centers of South East Asia in the 16th century, now a World Cultural Heritage Site, well-known for its ancient and remarkable architecture of mixed Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese styles. Check in and free at leisure. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 01: Muca Hoi An / Deluxe / http://www.mucahoian.com/

Option 02: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe / http://www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 03: Palm Garden Resort / Superior / http://palmgardenresort.com.vn

 

Day 10             Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An      

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, we invite you an interesting visit to My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Drive back to Hoi An, end of your today's beautiful Vietnam Tour with visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 01: Muca Hoi An / Deluxe / http://www.mucahoian.com/

Option 02: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe / http://www.hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 03: Palm Garden Resort / Superior / http://palmgardenresort.com.vn

 

Day 11             Hoi An – Danang – Hue

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, well-known for magnific architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and surrounding hills and one of the most popular cities for all the Vietnam Tours. En route have a look at the famous China Beach and visit Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Upon arrival in Hue, check in and free at leisure. Overnight in a Hue hotel.

Option 01: Hue Romance / Superior / http://www.romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 02: Imperial Hue / Deluxe / http://www.imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 03: Indochine Palace / Deluxe / http://www.bwp-indochinepalace.com

 

Day 12             Hue Tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Return to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hue hotel

Option 01: Hue Romance / Superior / http://www.romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 02: Imperial Hue / Deluxe / http://www.imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 03: Indochine Palace / Deluxe / http://www.bwp-indochinepalace.com

 

Day 13             Hue - Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, our Vietnam tour guide and driver in Hue will transfer you to the airport for the morning flight to Hanoi with Vietnam airlines. Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tours guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.

Option 01: Medalion / Superior / http://www.medallionhanoi.com/

Option 02: Golden Silk Boutique / http://goldensilkhotel.com/

Option 03: Melia Hanoi / Deluxe / http://meliahanoi.com

 

Day 14             Hanoi – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, we continue your absolute Vietnam Tours by heading south for the two hour drive along Highway One. We spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries. These are the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. The first is dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang (also known as Dinh Bo Linh), an Emperor from the Dinh Dynasty. The second commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Dinh Bo Linh successfully conquered Vietnam’s first independent rulers, the Ngo Dynasty. On his death in 980, General Le Hoan wisely married Dinh’s widow and established the Le Dynasty and enlarged the citadel.We then move on to Tam Coc - Poetically penned ‘Halong Bay on the rice paddies’, the area around Tam Coc boasts stunning scenery. While Halong Bay has rugged rock formations jutting out of the sea, here they soar skywards from a sea of green. After a three hour boat trip along the Boi River, we do beautiful bicycle trip to Bich Dong pagoda for visit to a very nice pagoda and cave. Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.

Option 01: Medalion / Superior / http://www.medallionhanoi.com/

Option 02: Golden Silk Boutique / http://goldensilkhotel.com/

Option 03: Melia Hanoi / Deluxe / http://meliahanoi.com

 

Day15              Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai Train

Meals: Breakfast

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Hanoi without a doubt a beautiful city for your Vietnam Tours. Today we enjoy a full day Hanoi city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum, the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. In the evening, we end Hanoi city tour with a fantastic traditional water puppet show. At 20:00, we transfer you to the train station for teh overnight train to Sapa.

Option 01: King Express/ Share Cabin / http://www.kingexpresstrain.vn/

Option 02: Sapaly / Share Cabin / http://www.sapalytrain.com/

Option 03: Fanxipan Express/Private Cabin/ http://www.fanxipantrain.com

 

Day 16             Sapa Tour – Topas Ecolodge

Meals: Breakfast

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Arrive in the early morning in the border town of Lao Cai where it's a short transfer to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. It is here you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.

After breakfast at a local restaurant, take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions.

Sapa - The Queen of the Mountains, overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides, Sapa Tour is gateway to another world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes and great choice for Vietnam Tours maker to arrange Vietnam Culture Tours, Vietnam Trekking Tours, Vietnam Homestay Tours... In the afternoon, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours by driving to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Continue to Topas Ecolodge for a romantic night. Overnight at Topas Ecolodge.

Accommodation: Topas Ecolodge / Deluxe Bungalow

http://www.topasecolodge.com/

 

Day 17             Topas Ecolodge – Sapa

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, our bus takes you to the trekking point where we will trek down the beautiful valley of Ban Ho village of the Tay people. Arrive the the village, let have a break with tea or coffee in one of the families. Enjoying amazing scenery, chatting and learning the life, habits and customs of the local people. If you wish, we trek further to visit a small hamlet of the Red Dzao people called Nam Toong before getting back to Ban Ho for a picnic lunch then drive to Sapa. Afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in a Sapa hotel.

Option 01: Sunny Mountain /Deluxe/ http://sunnymountainhotel.com/

Option 02: Chau Long 2 /Deluxe/ http://chaulonghotel.com/

Option 03: Victoria Sapa / Suprior / http://www.victoriahotels.asia

 

Day 18             Sapa – Market – Lao Cai & Train to Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

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The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Vietnam Tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets;

Market days:

Can Cau Market - Saturdays

Bac Ha Market or Muong Hum Market or Muong Khuong Market - Sundays

Cao Son Market - Wednesdays

Lung Khau Nhin Market - Thursdays

Coc Ly Market - Tuesdays

In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours.

Overnight on the train.

Option 01: King Express/ Share Cabin / http://www.kingexpresstrain.vn/

Option 02: Sapaly / Share Cabin / http://www.sapalytrain.com/

Option 03: Fanxipan Express/Private Cabin/ http://www.fanxipantrain.com

 

Day 19             Hanoi – Halong Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Halong tour must be the most beautiful tour in Vietnam for any visitors. This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Halong Bay (165km), Vietnam most scenic sight, a recognized World Natural Heritage Site and highlight of any Vietnam Tours. Upon arrival, board your traditional wooden junk. Welcome drink on board. After a relaxing break, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch while cruising through the wonderful Ha Long bay visiting its amazing grottoes and caves. Opportunity to dive off the boat and have a pleasant swimming in the deep blue water of East Sea before relaxing on your sun deck to view a Halong sunset. Dinner on board with excellent fresh seafood.

Overnight on board.

Option 01: Oriental Sails / http://orientalsails.com/

Option 02: Pelican Cruise / Deluxe / http://pelicancruise.com/

Option 03: Paradise Cruise / Deluxe / https://www.paradisecruises.vn

 

Day 20             Halong Cruise – Hanoi           

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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It is said that your Vietnam Tours will not be complete without a trip to Halong Bay and spending one night on romantic Halong Cruise. People describe Halong Bay as majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious and words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay. Imagine 3000 or more incredible islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and you have a vision of breathtaking beauty. Halong Bay is pure art, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from the hand of nature. It is absolutely true when you get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay, doing Ta Chi on sundeck and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea when the boat cruising to explore more of Halong Bay. All make your Vietnam Holiday with full sweet memory. Back to Halong city at around noon where Vivutravel's private guide and driver are waiting to transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Option 01: Medalion / Superior / http://www.medallionhanoi.com/

Option 02: Golden Silk Boutique / http://goldensilkhotel.com/

Option 03: Melia Hanoi / Deluxe / http://meliahanoi.com

 

Day 21             Hanoi Departure

Meals: Breakfast

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Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Vietnam Holiday until Vivutravel's private guide will see you off at the airport with the sincere thanks for travel to Vietnam and with Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam Trip and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Vietnam Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!

 

END OF BEAUTIFUL VIETNAM TOUR

 

INCLUSIVE:

• Domestic flight (Saigon - Dalat, Nha Trang – Danang, Hue – Hanoi)
• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing
• Private car/mini van
• All entrance fees
• Train Hanoi - Lao Cai – Hanoi – Vip 2 class ( 02 persons / cabin)
• Boat trips as indicated
• English speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request
• All meals as per program
• Bottled mineral water during touring days

EXCLUSIVE:

• Tips
• Drinks
• Personal Expenses
• Insurance
• Visa on arrival
• International Flight