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Vietnam Odyssey: Discover the Wonders of North and South

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Vacations Madcap

Quick Itinerary: Hanoi(2N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Ho Chi Minh City(2N)

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Hanoi

2 nights • Golden Legend Diamond -Deluxe (3) with Breakfast Included

Halong Bay

1 night • Le Journey Classic/Premium (3) with All Meals included

Ho Chi Minh City

2 nights • Queen Ann -Deluxe (3) with Breakfast Included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi & Half-Day City Tour (SIC)
  • Upon arriving in Hanoi, complete the immigration and visa-on-arrival process at the airport. Meet our driver at the airport and board your transfer to the pre-booked hotel for early check-in.
  • Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and prepare to explore the capital city of Vietnam. Our car will pick you up at the hotel at approximately 13:30.
  • 13:30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, built in the 6th century.
  • 14:30: Continue to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam. The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam and was founded in 1070.
  • 15:30: Proceed to Hoa Lo Prison. The French built the prison from 1886 to 1901, during the period when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. The French referred to it as Maison Centrale. The prison was known as ?A Hell on Earth,? and it now serves as a war museum for those who wish to learn more about the conflict between France and the Vietnamese people.
  • 17:30: Our bus will take you back to the hotel. We conclude the trip!
  • 07:30: Get picked up by our friendly guide at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or at Lily?s office in the Hoan Kiem district, then depart for Ninh Binh province.
  • 10:15: Enjoy a short break for 15?20 minutes to relax.
  • 11:30: Visit Hoa L?, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. You will have the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
  • 14:00: Visit Trang An. With two and a half hours for the boat trip, you will be captivated by the beauty of the area. Then continue to Mua Cave, where a hike of 500 steps will lead you to the top of the mountain, offering a stunning view of Tam Coc.
  • 18:00: Board the transportation to return to your accommodation.
  • Return to Hanoi, where we will drop you back at your hotel in the Old Quarter by 19:30.
  • 07:45-08:30: You will be picked up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.
  • 11:30-12:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will receive a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.
  • 12:30: Upon boarding the Le Journey Premium Cruise, our crew will welcome you with a refreshing drink and a cold towel before you enter your cabin. The vessel will leave Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy views of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Surprising Cave. Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Surprising Cave.
  • 14:45: Explore the Surprising Cave ? the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay. After that, we will take you to visit Titop Island, where you can swim and climb to the top of the island for the best view of Ha Long Bay in the summer.
  • 17:30-18:00: Back on board, you will participate in a Sunset Party and Cooking Class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and a beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but it becomes even more tranquil and peaceful when the sun goes down. Our chef will instruct you on how to make delicious fresh spring rolls, which you can then enjoy.
  • 17:30-18:30: Happy hour - BUY 2 DRINKS, GET 1 FOR FREE (cocktails, mocktails, etc.).
  • 19:00-20:00: Enjoy your dinner on the sundeck (if the weather is favorable). After dinner, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night from the deck. Enjoy music and drinks at the Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or try your hand at squid fishing. The cruise ship will anchor for your peaceful night stay in a quiet area.
  • 06:45-07:30: Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat cruises toward the Natural Preservation Area.
  • 07:45-09:00: Kayaking at Luon Cave.
  • 09:30: Check out of your cabin.
  • 10:00: Early lunch on board.
  • 11:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and return to Hanoi for an airport transfer to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • 7:30 a.m: Our guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you to Cu Chi Tunnel by minivan for one and a half hours.
  • The peaceful rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of the road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage, and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone. “ The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!
  • Afternoon: We will drive for two hours from Cu Chi to My Tho city. On the way to My Tho, we will stop at a restaurant for lunch.
  • Upon arrival in My Tho City, the boat takes you to a small canal, where you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and have a walk around the village. We stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea and honey wine, and listen to Vietnamese traditional music and performances by the villagers.
  • Continue walking on the village’s road to the coconut candy shop, where you can learn how to make candy and see some handicrafts made from coconut trees. Then, take a walk through the village with two sides. There are so many kinds of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, and children in the Mekong delta. Take your time to take nice photos and enjoy the natural scenery.
  • 17:00 – 17:30: going back to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • 19:00: Tour ends at your hotel
  • Have a breakfast and get ready for Half day tour
  • Start the trip for exploring the great atmosphere around of lively China town. Get into the rythm of this busiest and colourful scenes of Binh Tay market and Thien Hau Temple. We then visit the War Remnants Museum.
  • Start the trip at the travel office to visit Reunification Palace, which was the residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975, and the Old Central Post Office. After visiting the City Hall, take a break at Ben Thanh market, where anything and everything is for sale. Return to District 1. Tour ends.  
  • Airport transfer and departure back to home

Inclusions

  • All activities on the itinerary
  • Half day Hanoi city tour
  • 1 day Nihn Bihn Day tour
  • 2 days 1 night cruise
  • 1-day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour
  • Half day Ho-chi-mihn city tour
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed.
  • Meals (not drink) as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner);
  • Experienced English-speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on basis in a SIC comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
  • Bottle of water on the coach (1bottle/1 person/1 day)
  • Accommodation as mentioned above. Check in: 2 pm. Check out: 11.am

Exclusions

  • International tickets
  • TCS
  • GST
  • Domestic Flights
  • Vietnam Evisa
  • Drinks
  • Early check in & late check out room (available upon request and depend on room availability)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc.
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New Year’s Eve.

Other Details

  • Meals: 3 lunches (Day 2, Day 3, Day 5) & 1 dinner (Day 3).
  • Accommodation: Subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

  • If, due to unavoidable circumstances, you are required to cancel your holiday, the cancellation should be intimated to us in writing.
  • There will be 100% cancellation if booked cruise gets cancel.
  • As per the Booking conditions of the holiday, we will be forced to levy the following cancellation charges.
  • Full cancellation of flights and visa.
  • If cancelled 45 days before the date of travel, full refund will be given after deducting an admin-fees of INR 25,000/- for international travel and INR 10,000/- for domestic travel
  • Nonrefundable hotels / services will not be refunded
  • Apartment Cancellation terms will be intimated separately at the time of confirmation of the apartment
  • 25% cancellation if cancelled between 45 to 30 Days from the date of travel
  • 50% cancellation if cancelled between 30 to 21 Days from the date of travel
  • 100% cancellation if cancelled within 21 days from the date of travel
  • In case of international travel, if the visa is denied only INR. 25,000/- will be charged as administration fees along with the visa fee &remaining will be refunded back to you. However, if this falls within the cancellation period, the cancellation policy will also apply.
  • If airlines tickets are issued, they will be refunded within 30/45 working days as per the cancellation terms. However, if this falls within the cancellation period, the cancellation policy will also apply.
  • Any refund by Cheque / Bank transfer only.
  • Once a train ticket is issued then in this case, amount is non-refundable.
  • In case the passenger cancels his trip during the tour, no refund will be given.
  • The passenger must make own arrangements for the return journey.

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