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9 Days Classic Vietnam Getaway Tour Package
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights Priced From: Contact Travelwizard

Ho Chi Minh City • Danang • Hoi An • Hue • Hanoi
Located in South East Asia, Vietnam is emerging as a major tourist attraction with its legacy of Colonialism and War. With its two main cities, the political capital Hanoi and the economic capital Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) Vietnam is fast becoming a travellers paradise. Apart from these cities, Vietnam's countryside also offers many beautiful attractions. Vietnam covers two different climatic zones - the moderate climate zone in the North of the country and the tropical climate zone in the South. In the moderate northern zone we distinguish two seasons, winter from November to April, and summer from May to October.
In the tropical South of the country we distinguish, like anywhere else in Southeast Asia, among three seasons: the cold season from November to January, the hot season from February to April or May and the rainy season from May or June to October.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1 & 2. Depart the West Coast. Today on your Cathay Pacific Flight to Vietnam via Hong Kong. You will arrive on Day 3 as you cross the International Dateline.
Day 3. Arrive Ho Chi Minh. (Formerly Saigon). Welcome. You will be met by representative and transferred to your chosen hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Ho Chi Minh City is the main commercial centre of the southern part of Vietnam. French colonial influences are still present with cafes and shops which add to the ever changing city. Ho Chi Minh City is famous for colourful Chinese Temples and sculptures depicting local deities. Trading from clothing to food can all be seen and experienced at the Ben Thanh Market.
Day 4. Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing. A full day tour includes a visit to the former Presidential Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda, Binh Tay Market, and the Cu Chi Tunnels. BL
Day 5. Ho Chi Minh/Danang/Hoi An. This morning a short early flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Danang. On arrival, transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with period architecture and relaxed lifestyle. On arrival, take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchant houses, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and colourful markets. The afternoon is free to explore Hoi An on your own. Overnight in Hoi An or Danang. B
Day 6. Hoi An/Danang/Hue. This morning, travel over the Pass of Mountain Clouds visiting the attractive fishing village of Lang Co before arriving in the afternoon in Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. After check-in to your hotel, enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River to visit the Seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in Hue. BL
Day 7. Hue/Hanoi. Morning tour to the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. You will be met by representative and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Hanoi is without question one of S.E. Asia's most fascinating cities. None other can compare in terms of the concentration of quality architecture, built during the Chinese and French colonial era. B
Day 8. Hanoi sightseeing. A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital city, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton", the One Pillar Pagoda, the bustling streets of the Old Quarter and a water puppet show this evening. BL
Day 9. Hanoi to your next stop. The day is free until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to North America via Hong Kong. B
Prices
Fares from all Canadian and US cities available on request.
Price Includes
International airfare with Cathay Pacific, airfares within Vietnam, hotel accommodation with private facilities and air conditioning; sightseeing as indicated; meals as indicated by BLD, transfers where indicated.
Not Included
Optional excursions, items of a personal nature such as laundry, dry cleaning, phone calls, drinks, cancellation and medical insurance, excess baggage charges and Government departure taxes.
Hotels
Moderate - Royal Pearl, Hoi An Hotel, Century Riverside Galaxy Hotel
First Class - Duxton Golden Sand Resort, Saigon Morin, Sofitel Plaza
Deluxe - Caravelle Furama Resort, La Residence, Sofitel Metropole
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12/09
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