Vietnam is not only known to be a brave and strong but also to be a beautiful country with many tourism attractions. Historical attractions and outstanding natural beauty are featured on this 15 day tour of Vietnam’s World Heritage sites, spectacular beaches: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong delta, Nha Trang, Bana Hills, Hanoi and the Halong Bay
On arrival at Tan San Nhat Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel to check in. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the center of commerce, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This bustling metropolis, in contrast with its northern counterpart, Hanoi, has a more cosmopolitan atmosphere with numerous modern shopping areas and popular sidewalk cafés, in addition to its cultural and historical attractions.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Begin your half day tour of the city’s major sights in the morning after breakfast at your hotel.
Pass the now demolished wartime American embassy on the way to the Reunification Palace which was the residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 1975. Near the palace are some striking examples of French colonial architecture including Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Sai Gon Post Office. Visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum before finishing the tour at the central Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.
After lunch, drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters in the long struggle for national independence. The tunnels included hospitals, schools and living quarters, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong during the American war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy a free evening to explore the city further and dine in one of its many fine restaurants. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to Cai Be where you will board the Mekong boat around noon and enjoy a complimentary drink on the way to Cai Be.
Take a local boat through the maze of small waterways to the famous floating market and see local people making pop-rice and sweets along the way. Visit beautiful colonial buildings, old houses, and delightful flower gardens, sample local coconut candy and see how edible rice paper is made. Return to the boat and continue to Cochien.
Lunch served at local restaurant
Walk or cycle along the country footpaths to discover tropical fruit orchards and observe the local lifestyle. Visit a cottage industry, a local farm, and sample seasonal fruits. Continue your leisurely cruise on the Mekong while taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying a sunset aperitif before having dinner. Overnight in Mekong Stil EcoLodge Resort
Have breakfast and watch the bobbing commotion of Mekong River life waking up for another beautiful day as you cruise to Can Tho through the tributaries and canals. Transfer to Cai Rang to visit one of the busiest floating markets on the Mekong then walk along the canals and palm-shaded creeks to see the local houses and lush, green orchards, observing the boat building yards, rural life and water activities in full swing. Return to the boat at noon and enjoy a welcome back drink.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Pick up at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and have a shared limo transfer to the highlands resort city of Da Lat (Flight is optiona). The scenic drive passes by tea,coffee and mulberry plantations. Da Lat is located 1.500 m above sea level and is called “City of Eternal Spring” for its all-year-round spring-like cool weather. It is set in pine-covered hills and has elegant French-colonial buildings. Lunch is taken at a restaurant on the way.
Da Lat is not only a famous tourist destination but also one of Vietnam’s premier agricultural areas.
You will first visit the town's bustling central market, filled with local specialities such as strawberries and artichokes. The pretty Crémaillère Railway Station designed by French architects and opened in 1938 is visited next. Continue either by train (tickets on own account) or car to Trai Mat village. After discovering the village and Linh Phuoc Pagoda with its fascinating three-dimensional ceramic mosaics, visit Truc Lam Zen Buddhist Temple with one way by cable-car and see the Da Lat Cathedral. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Discover Da Lat’s countryside this afternoon. You will visit a silkworm factory and inspect the entire process of silk production, from the sorting of locally grown cocoons to boiling them and then spinning silk thread. See a coffee plantation and visit a weasel coffee farm. The civets are fed with Arabica coffee berries, which are relatively undigested and intact in their droppings. These are collected, cleaned and processed for sale. Experts say the enzymes inside the weasels’ stomach give the undigested coffee beans a distinctive aroma. Stop at a flower and a strawberry farm and pass by a minority village on your way back to Da Lat.
Today you will drive through the undulating terrain to the coastal town of Nha Trang by bus, known for some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Check in to your hotel in Nha Trang and enjoy a free evening to relax and perhaps enjoy a dinner of luscious local seafood. Overnight in Nha Trang.
OPTIONAL TOUR - Beautiful Islands Trip and Snorkeling
This day tour from Nha Trang, cruise out across the bay and visit up to five different islands.
Explore the sea caves and go snorkeling at Mun Island, visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island,
Enjoy optional water sports at Mot Island, and swim and snorkel at Tranh Beach island and Mini Beach island.
Plenty of stops to swim, snorkel, and enjoy water sports Delicious lunch of fresh seafood at an island restaurant
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Nha Trang hotel
The year round sunny weather, the tropical climate, excellent seafood, the turquoise blue water and the stunning white sandy beach along the entire length of the city are all features of Nha Trang, one of the premier beach resorts in Vietnam.
You will have lots of time for swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water or just lazing on the one of the world’s most beautiful beaches before transfer to airport for your hours flight to Danang, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hoi An
The year round sunny weather, the tropical climate, excellent seafood, the turquoise blue water and the stunning white sandy beach along the entire length of the city are all features of Nha Trang, one of the premier beach resorts in Vietnam.You will have lots of time for swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water or just lazing on the one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
The year round sunny weather, the tropical climate, excellent seafood, the turquoise blue water and the stunning white sandy beach along the entire length of the city are all features of Nha Trang, one of the premier beach resorts in Vietnam.
You will have lots of time for swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water or just lazing on the one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Transfer to airport for your hours flight to Danang, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hoi An
Spend the day exploring My Son Sanctuary on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the UNESCO-designated site of My Son, a collection of abandoned Hindu temples where the ancient Champa dynasties held religious ceremonies. Get an up-close view of dozens of towers and lush green hills, learn about the site from a knowledgeable local guide, and enjoy relaxing a boat ride on the Thu Bon river In the afternoon free or discover Hoi An with a own walking tour. Discover the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, former merchants’ homes, the town’s iconic 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market where an array of fresh ingredients are on offer.
07:00 am – 07:30 am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby. Reach Ba Na Hills via Cable Car
Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and see the panorama of Quang Nam – Danang City on high.
After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amourn(consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.
Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village – enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …Challenge the most popular adventure ride – Slide of Tube Car (free ride)…
Lunch at Restaurant (Buffet).
Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by Walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degrees, ride on Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Freefall Tower and participate in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.
15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills
Transfer to the airport for Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai international Airportin Hanoi, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and bring youto your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi City. Transfer to Airport for flight to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast you will have time to explore Vietnam caplital, Hanoi is Vietnam’s historic 1000 year old capital, boasting one of the most beautiful city centers in the world with romantic Hoan Kiem Lake, scenic Ngoc Son temple and the Turtle Tower. Take a tour of the city to see some of Asia’s most striking French colonial architecture and the many lakes and parks that are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Visit the vibrant Dong Xuan Market, the oldest and largest in Hanoi, and end the tour with a traditional cyclo ride through the intriguing 36 trade guild streets of the ancient Old Quarter for a taste of the real Vietnam.
Enjoy a free evening to watch a water puppet show, dine in one of the city’s many restaurants and perhaps stroll around the lake with the locals.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 and drive you through the countryside to arrive in Ha Long around noon.
Our crew will welcome you on board a traditional junk to check into your cabin and enjoy a complimentary drink before a lunch featuring local seafood. Your 3.5 hour cruise into beautiful Ha Long Bay, one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World, begins at 13:00 and takes you past amazing limestone karst formations including Mat Qui (the Monster’s face), But Moc, and Cap De islets, and Trong (Drum) and Trinh Nu caves. Stop by a floating fishing village to see this unique way of life, then explore Luon cave from 16:40 to 17:30 where there will be plenty of time for swimming and sun bathing.
Enjoy a sunset dinner on board the boat and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. Overnight on junk.
Early risers will enjoy the morning view of the Bay’s landscapes while sipping with a cup of tea or coffee and snacking on fresh fruit. From the upper deck you will experience the stillness, fresh air and gentle breezes as you view the breathtaking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters, accompanied by the tranquil sounds of birds singing and cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat. Explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave and swim and relax at Titop beach before starting to cruise back to the harbor.
A brunch buffet will served from 10:30 to 11:30 and you will arrive back in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, take a trip to Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam before Thang Long-Hanoi from 968 to 1010 AD in the Dinh and early Le dynasties. Visit the two ancient temples, each nearly a thousand years old, dedicated to the Dinh and Le rulers, then climb 200 steps up to the top of Mount Ma Yen for a fantastic view over the surrounding landscape. Travel on to Tam Coc (Three Caves), known as the “inland Halong Bay” and take a relaxing boat trip on the Ngo River through the quiet, tranquil countryside with lush rice fields surrounded by stunning limestone formations to see the fascinating grottoes of Tam Coc.
Drive back to Hanoi and have the evening to spend at your leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi.
You will have free time to relax or further explore Ha Noi after breakfast before our driver takes you to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
Terms and Conditions Updated on August 26, 2022, and applicable to all bookings made on or after this date
New Cancellation and Refund policy
In the event that you need to cancel your tour, you must submit your cancellation request in writing. Charges will be calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services that have not been provided to you will be refunded in accordance with following policy:
The cancellation fee will be imposed as shown below:
1) More than 45 days prior to departure: 10% of the full payment per person will be charged;
2) Between 45 and 16 days prior to departure: 20% of the full payment per person will be charged;
3) Between 15 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the full payment per person will be charged;
4) Between 7 and 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the full payment per person will be charged;
5) Additional cancellation fees, if applicable, imposed by the service providers other than Bravo Indochina Tours (which may include but not be limited to banks or other payment platforms, airlines, cruises, hotels, railway companies, etc.) will be deducted from the money to be refunded
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Terms and Conditions Prior to August 26, 2022
Cancellation Policy
We would feel sorry if you decided to cancel your trip; however we realize in most cases, it is out of necessity.
If you must cancel your trip, please submit your cancellation in written form. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services not provided to the client shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and in accordance with Bravo Indochina Tours’ cancellation policy.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
1) Free cancellation before 45 days
2) 45 to 30 days prior to scheduled departure date: 20% of the full payment per person.
3) 30 to 16 days prior to scheduled departure date: 50% of the full payment per person.
4) 15 to 0 days prior to scheduled departure date: 100% of the full payment per person.
Alteration of Itinerary
Alterations after you have received your booking confirmation letter will incur a fee of $25.00 per request, and changes to departure date or destination may incur cancellation fees. All changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Bravo Indochina Tours reserves the right to modify the itinerary of your tour if air schedule or surface transportation changes, and/or events beyond its control make such alterations necessary. In this event, any of the increase or reduction of the tour cost will be calculated and charged/ refunded accordingly. If it is you who request the changes to your tour, then you will be required to pay any additional cost in advance.
HOTELS
Most of the accommodation on this trip is in hotels mostly 3-star with well located and provide basic amenities such as private bathrooms with showers or baths; air conditioning; television; telephone services, etc..
WINDOWLESS ROOMS
Some hotels in South East Asia have windowless rooms, or windows that don't necessarily have a view. This is often due to high population density in large cities, however local building standards also do not require rooms to have windows. We do request rooms with windows, however they aren't always available.
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT TIME
Our standard check-in time is at 14:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM (noon). Should you need early check in or some extra time to check-out, please let us know in advance. Based on availability, early check in/ Late check-out requests may be subject to additional charges.
OUR CHOICE OF HOTEL (It may change depend availability)
Ho Chi Minh : Blue Diamond Luxury Hotel
Hanoi : Skylark Hotel Hanoi
Hoi An : Phu Thinh Boutique Hoi An Resort
Da Lat : La Sapinette Hotel
Nha Trang : Le's Cham Hotel
16 seaters air conditioned vehicle
All 2 internal flights between Nha Trang - Danang, Da Nang - Hanoi with 20 kg luggage allowance. It may vary from 90USD/person - depending on the time of booking. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes.
** To ensure that you get the most accurate and up-to-date cost for your flights, we recommend contacting our dedicated travel consultant. You will get Lower Prices, Greater Availability and Peace of Mind of booking your air tickets early
***The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Bravo Indochina Tours as a local payment. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.
✔ All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
✔ Tissues and water on coach
✔ Service charges and government tax
✔ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
X International flights and departure taxes
X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, New year and public holiday
X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable
X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport
X Services not mentioned above
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
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