Vietnam best family holiday
6days 5nights
Tripcode:FSN6
Highlights:
- Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace in Saigon
- Visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon
- Cu Chi Tunnels with 250km long, an old Viet cong Base( North of Saigon)
- Discover the impressive, historic homes of Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), the Quanh Thanh Temple
- Enjoy the unique show of Water puppet in Hanoi
- Swim, relax with family in cruising Halong Bay, The World Natural Heritage site
- Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese food at the top local restaurants
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: ARRIVAL SAIGON
Upon arrival to Tan son Nhat International Airport, your family will be met our guide and driver and drive for Saigon, some 20km from the airport, check in the hotel and free on your own of exploration the city. Overnight in Saigon City.
DAY2: SAIGON CITY-CU CHI TUNNELS
Pick you up at your Hotel at 7.00 am and depart for Cu chi Tunnels, we will drive through a typical Southern Vietnamese countryside to cu chi district, upon arrival in Cu chi. we experience ourselves the underground village built by Cu Chi guerrilla fighters, remain of a real bloody battle field which is simply a network of tunnels built during the long years of wars . Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Allegedly the old wooden targets resembled US Marines!
Lunch at a local restaurant before visiting of the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, a lacquer ware factory and Thien Hau Pagoda in the city’s bustling Chinatown. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)
DAY3: SAIGON-DANANG-HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
After breakfast transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the short flight to the central port city of Danang. On arrival in Danang transfer to Hoi An ancient town, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years.
Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market ,this beautiful ancient town is considered as the best place in Vietnam for tailoring clothes, so be sure that you don’t be missed your shopping opportunity over here. For dinner, you will be free on your own of exploring the town. Overnight in Hoi an. (L/D)
DAY4: DANANG–HANOI
Transfer to Danang Airport after breakfast for Your flight to Hanoi, the modern day capital of Vietnam. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples , on arrival Hanoi airport, Transfer to your Hotel, next will be visit of Hanoi old quarter, the temple of literature was built in 1070. At late afternoon you will see the show of water puppet. Transfer back your hotel.(B/D)
DAY5:HANOI-HA LONG -HANOI
Leave Hanoi early in the morning, today’s trip is Halong bay. One of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. we drive along the second largest rice delta in Vietnam named the Red river delta, enjoy our two and half hour driving and sightseeing the delta scenery, rice fields ,villages and people’s daily activities.
On arrival. Embark on our wooden boat for an exploration of the Bay. This exciting 4 hour cruise will provide you a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 1,969 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and very beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
After seafood lunch on board we return back to the dock, car pick up and drive for Ha Noi, at late afternoon will be arrival Hanoi(L)
DAY6: DEPARTURE HANOI
Departure day for your family after a week of holiday in Vietnam. At leisure until transfer to Noi Bai international Airport for onward flights. (B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION
All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
Domestic Flights Saigon –Danang, Danang-Hanoi (economy class)
Private Boat for 4hours cruise in Halong Bay
Water Puppet Show (first class)
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION
International flights
International departure tax
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Notes:
* Check out time at all hotels is 12.00 P.M and Check in time is 02.00 P.M
* All the Flights are subject to change without prior notice
* All the rates above are valid until 1st December 2007
* Validity 31st December 2008
++ Local Currency:
The official currency is Dong which is non-convertible. The US dollar, preferably crisp clean bills, is widely accepted among major shops and restaurants. Travellers cheques can be cashed at authorized foreign exchange outlets and banks and require presentation of a passport. There is normally a 2 to 5 percent transaction fee for cashing Travellers cheques. Visa and Mastercard are becoming more accepted in many of the larger hotels and restaurants, especially in the major cities. Make sure that the Vietnamese notes you receive are not torn, because many shops and restaurants will not accept them. The largest denomination is currently 500,000 dong (approx. US$33). The government introduced new 500,000 and 50,000 notes made from plastic rather than the regular paper notes. In 2004 Vietnam introduced coins for smaller transactions. These are in the form of 200; 1,000 and 5,000 Dong. Other paper denominations include 2,000; 5,000; 10,000 and 20,000. Most are clearly identifiable by colour.
There are a number of international banks operating in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with 24hour cash withdrawal facilities, including ANZ Bank in Hanoi and the HSBC in Ho Chi Minh City. Here cash can be withdrawn on Visa and Mastercards as well as other cards such as Cirrus.
Please note that the Vietnamese Dong is non-convertible outside Vietnam.
Your personal expenses, souvenirs, evening out, alcoholic drinks etc can be cost from 10 to 50 USD/ Day, US dollars cash is more widely accepted than pounds sterling and the US dollars cash are needed to pay for visas on borders. t is often a good idea to have a small amount of the currency of the country you are visiting prior to arrival. This will cover you for any initial expenses at or from the airport. ATM’s are now available at arrival airports.
Banks in Vietnam are open at 0.800 Am to 04.30 Pm from Monday to Friday and some are open on Saturday morning. In the main cities such as Hanoi, Saigon, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang your travellers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks and some exchange bureaux, but this can be very difficult in small towns, specially in the mountain provinces.
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