Time is enough for you to enjoy the most exotic sites in two national capitals, two cities rich in culture, politics, history, religion, and art. Meanwhile, you will be treated to the United Nations' chosen world heritage sites of Halong bay and Luang Prabang.
Day
Details of Tour
Day 1
ARRIVE IN HANOI (D). Arrive in Hanoi. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer to hotel. Free for leisure or city tour, as time permits. O/N in Hanoi.
Day 2
HANOI (B,L,D) Full day Hanoi city tour: History museum, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple, Old Quarter of Hanoi with busy trade streets, Literature temple, (part temple, part university, paying tribute to the scholars of Vietnam), Art museum, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple... At night enjoy water puppet show. O/N in Hanoi.
Day 3
HANOI - HA LONG BAY (B,L,D) Morning visits to One-pillar pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum...then drive to Ha Long, voted a world natural heritage. O/N in Ha Long.
Day 4
SHA LONG - HANOI (B,L,D) Morning boat cruise in Ha Long bay, running through pretty numerous islands. Stop to see Thien Cung and Dau Go grottos. Lunch on the boat. Afternoon drive back to Hanoi for O/N in Hanoi.
Day 5
HANOI - LUANG PRABANG (B,L,D) Fly to Luang Prabang, ancient capital of Laos. Visit the National museum (where was the former Royal Palace), Wat Mai and Phousi mountain (old temple on a panoramic view mountain, and if time permits, visit Ban Phanom weaving village. O/N in Luang .
Day 7
Day 7: LUANG PRABANG (B,L,D) Boat cruise to visit Pak Ou caves, Kuangsi waterfalls and Wat Xiengthong. O/N in Luang Prabang.
Day 8
LUANG PRABANG - VIENTAINE (B,L,D) Fly back to Vientaine. Visit Vat Sisaket, Vat Hor Phrakeo, the former house of emerald Buddha and Thatluang (great sacked stupa). O/N in Vientiane.
Day 9
DEPARTURE (B) Transfer to the airport for departure.
PRICES VALID TO 31st DEC 08
(Usd/pax)
Room
type
1pax
2pax
3-5pax
6-10pax
11-14pax
15-19pax
Standard
906
555
492
427
382
362
Superior
1068
647
585
520
475
454
Deluxe
1509
879
816
751
707
686
Accommodation:
Destination
Standard
Superior
Deluxe
Ho
Chi Minh
Dai
Nam
Kim
Do
New
World
Can
Tho
Ninh Kieu
Golf 4
Victoria Can Tho
Chau Doc
Chau Long
Victoria Chau Doc
Victoria Chau Doc
Cao
Lanh
Song Tra
Song Tra
Song
Tra
INCLUSIVE
EXCLUSIVE
All sightseeing fee and
transfer services as detailed in our itinerary.
English speaking local guides. Meal as
indicated only (B for Breakfast, L for Lunch
& D for Dinner). Private air conditioned
car, van or bus. Accommodation in twin
share. Domestic Air ticket.
All other services not mentioned
in our itinerary. Beverages. Other meals
not mention in the itinerary. Tip &
Personal expense. International
Airfare.
Trip
profile: - Highlight :
* Floating market in Cai Be & Can
Tho
* Boat trip along the mighty Mekong
River
* Bird
watching
* Xeo Quyt Tram forest - Transportation:
Car, motorized boat , sampan - Best time to
travel: November to Mar .