North and Central Vietnam - 10days
Price: US$: 911
Accommodations: Hotel 4 & 5 Star
Starts : Hanoi City , ends : Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Danang – Hoian – Hue
Trip Code : V-COTNAC10
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Day 1: Arrival Hanoi
( Lunch, Dinner )
You are welcomed by our guide at Noi Bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of Hanoi city. Vietnam's capital is stylish and stately. Experience its thousand-year-old history, tree-lined boulevards and faded colonial architecture during our transfer journey. Arrival Hanoi , check in the Hotel and transfer to Restaurant to have a welcome Lunch in open air garden. Take more than one hour easy to explorer 36 Streets in Old Quarter by Rickshaw. We will then witness a performance of the unique art of Water Puppetry and finish the day with dinner. Then free time for relaxing.
Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi
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Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
- Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi City by private car. Spend 3 hour sightseeing Countryside in Red River Delta in North Vietnam. Noon : 11.00 AM : Check in
- Enjoy a refreshing upon boarding. Start cruise, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay.
- Lunch in restaurant. Cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay, Surprise (Sung Sot) cave and its remote floating fishing villages. Kayak or swim from the vessel's stern deck. At the Hang Trong anchorage, whet your appetite with an onboard cooking demonstration. Enjoy sunbathing onboard with drinks. Relax over onboard. - Dinner and light entertainment. Watch movies, play games with fellow passengers or enjoy night-fishing and chat with our crew.
On Cruise on Halong Bay
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Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Sapa
( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner )
- Rising to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day. Enjoy swimming and breakfast. Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay, Visit Bai tu long Bay , Teapot island , Chopsticks island , Bai tho mountain. Noon: enjoin a last meal on boat with fresh sea food lunch before return back to Halong Port. Car will wait & pick-up and drive back to Hanoi. On the way visit the Bat Trang Village, on the outskirts of Hanoi, by the banks of the Red River, is a well-known traditional professional handicraft village, specializing in making all kinds of pottery and porcelain. Arrival Hanoi, Have a dinner at Local restaurant then be transferred to Railway Station for overnight Express train to Sapa.
On Express Train in Hanoi
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Day 4: Sapa
( Breakfast – Lunch )
Arrival to Laocai station is scheduled at 6am, transfer to hotel. Freshen up and breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon we have a nice walk to TaPhin (Red Dao and Black Mong tribes) village for 1-2 hours. We will visit a local house of Red Dao people. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area.
Overnight at Hotel in Sapa
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Day 5: Sapa – Overnight Train
( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )
Breakfast at the hotel. Start out by car then do a soft walk to visit Laochai & Tavan village for 2-3 hours on flat footpath. Picnic lunch by the creek. This is absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Stop for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Return to Sapa by car in the afternoon. Balance of the day will visit and shop at Sapa market. Dinner at local restaurant.
- Transfer to Laocai station for the Express train to Hanoi.
On Express Train in Hanoi
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Day 6: Hanoi -Hue
( Breakfast – Lunch )
Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to airport for flight to Hue the former Imperial capital of Vietnam . Arrive in Hue and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. The spectacular Citadel is built on the same principles and design as Beijing's Forbidden Palace and contains a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences, and colleges.
At Hotel in Hue
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Day 7: Hue ( Breakfast – Lunch )
Morning boat cruise through the center of Hue on the romantic Perfume River. Visit the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda along the riverbank. Visit the Tomb of Minh Mang and the elaborate Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Enjoin the interest time in Hue temple and pagoda.
At Hotel in Hue
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Day 8: Hue - Hoian
( Breakfast – Lunch )
Depart Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Visit Marble mountain, Walking to around Hoian Town to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Walking tour in Hoi An to Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, old houses & Japanese Covered Bridge, Nguyen Tran ancient house then to China Beach for a night there.
At Hotel in Hoian
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Day 9: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City)
( Breakfast )
Breakfast at hotel, free day at leisure and explore Hoi An on your own. Shopping in Hoian is best place with full of items and good deals. Evening transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
At Hotel in Ho Chi Minh |
Day 10: Departure from Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City)
The morning is free for shopping or walking around city before transfer to Airport for departure. End of services.
Extending Your Flight to the popular air hub : Bangkok, Singapore..for your return flights to your coutry
Guests often ask us about extending their flight at the end of their Asia vacation to the Bangkok, Singapore international air hub to catch their flight home. ... Please,Ask at time of booking for full details about this addtition sevice before your journey!
The price in 911 USD per person based on 2 people travelling together with 4 star hotel (Valid from 1st May to 30th September)
TRIP INCLUDES:
•All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.
All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
- For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days
All Breakfasts & Lunches on tour
• Breakfast – Is always included on all Vietnam Royal Tourism – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch - Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
• Dinner – is not included and is always up to you – allows you the freedom to eat what you want and enjoy the local flavors.
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.
Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Royal Tourism
Entrance fees
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees
Airfare While on Tour
- All on-tour flights must be purchased through Vietnam Royal Tourism as part of your tour package . From the moment you land in the starting city to the moment you are transferred to the airport in the end city, all transport arrangements are taken care of by us.
- The cost of international flights from your country to Asia (starting city) is not included in our prices. We believe we are giving all our customers, wherever you live, the flexibility to travel from regional airports, in any class of travel and include a stopover en route if you so wish. It also allows you the opportunity to use your frequent flyer points if you so wish
Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
- After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
- Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-65/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Visa on Arrival
TRIP EXCLUDES:
+ International airfare& airport taxes
+ Travel insurance
+ Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking) ,
+ Personal expenses
+ Tips & gratuities
