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OPTION 1: 3 STAR ACCOMMODATION
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON ON DBL SHARING BASIS LKR 242,000
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LKR 65,000
OPTION 2: 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON ON DBL SHARING BASIS LKR 261,000
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT LKR 76,000
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Ho Chi Minh (Br) – Shuttle Bus
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B, L) – SIC Tour
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B)
Itineraries
Day 1
Hanoi arrival – city tour
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – city tour
Welcome to Hanoi! - the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and
culture.
We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free
time to relax after long flight.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all
of the city's biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature,
Vietnam's first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved
architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.
After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the
heart of Hanoi. The lake is home to a number of temples and pagodas, and it is a popular
spot for locals and tourists alike. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter
of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also
known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was
traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi
Please note:
- Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
- Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.
Day 2
Hanoi - Halong bay – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. At 08:30 - 09:00 am, you will be picked up at your
hotel in Hanoi Old Quarters and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin,
a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006.
Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and
complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent
beauty of this "Descending Dragon" bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone
rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for
swimming or kayaking,
pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in
the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having
dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight
on the cruise.
Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point in the Old Quarter, address is
provided upon booking confirmation. The program may be a little varied depending on the
cruise you choose. You will have stationed English speaking guide on board.
Day 3
Halong – Hanoi – Flight after 18:00 to Ho Chi Minh (Br) – Shuttle Bus
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The
Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess
how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will
continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting
its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet
etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier.
Disembark from the cruise, return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Your driver pick you up from
Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport (without tour guide) for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city
(air tickets excluded), also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam.
Upon arrival, welcomed by the local tour guide and transfer to the down town. Check in
your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – SIC Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00
am. Take the morning city tour to visit Independence Palace, also known at the
Reunification palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand
building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. The Independence palace is a
widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre
Dame Cathedral (view from outside only) built between 1877 and 1883, the historic Central
Post Office - one of the city’s major landmarks. Followed by the remarkable site of the War
Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Ho Chi Minh. Coming
to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and
fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals'
perspective of the Vietnam War. Have lunch with Vietnamese food at local restaurant.
Afternoon drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became
legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were
functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living
areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field bahospitals, command centers, and
kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you
will have a chance to
crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside.
Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle (at guests own extra cost).
This is your chance to get a taste of what it's like to be a soldier in a war zone. With the help
of experienced instructors, you'll learn how to handle these powerful weapons and how to
shoot them safely.
Return to Ho Chi Minh later in the day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point in District 1, address is provided
upon booking confirmation.
Day 5
Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh (B, L) – SIC Tour
Breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up from pick-up point in District 1 at 07:30-08:00 am.
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho,
the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda
which sated back to the late 19 th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the
river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise
islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards,
enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit
plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the
beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea
and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Time for relaxing.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to
experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze
for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Please note: The guest will self-transfer to the pick-up point in District 1, address is provided
upon booking confirmation.
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure or shopping until check out time and transfer to the
airport with driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home.
5 nights accommodation
Daily Breakfast
Lunch and Dinner – selected
Domestic flight ticket - **rates are subject to change
Tours and Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Vietnam visa letter (25$ pax need to pay at the arrival airport in Vietnam)
Cruise based on double/twin sharing cabin on non-private boat in Halong Bay
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Boat trip(s) as mentioned in the itinerary
SIC tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation by vehicle with A/C
Private airport transfers and private tour transfers
Shared vehicle for SIC tours
Shuttle bus as mentioned in the itinerary
Water during tour day
Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam (different guides in different cities & tour)
International airfare
Travel Insurance
Guide and driver Tips (USD 6 per day per person)
Anything not mentioned above under inclusions
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