The best of the best Vietnam Holiday 18 days
• Tour duration: 18 Days 17 Nights
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Ho Chi Minh
• Tour price: US$ 6440
+ Private tour with English/French speaking guide
+ You choose the date of departure
+ Starting from Hanoi & end in HCMC or vice versa
THE BEST OF THE BEST
VIETNAM HOLIDAY 18 DAYS
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)
Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International airport, you will be
greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay at the
Legendry Suite at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel. You will have
a welcome dinner at local restaurant followed by an evening water puppet
performance.
WHITE RICE RESTAURANT
6 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi
White Rice Restaurant provides authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and
everything from the decor to the dining is an amalgam of traditions and
customs. The grilled chicken in chili with lemon grass is spicy and savory, and
don’t miss the barbecued squid or beef with coconut. Presentation is Zen
simple, and the staff will make sure that you have a simply splendid
experience.
Day 2: Hanoi (B/L)
You will have a full day to visit Hanoi’s main cultural attractions,
including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar
Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature and the Ethnology
Museum. You will explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of
specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquer ware, embroidered linens,
furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. You can also
walk around Hoan Kiem Lake before having lunch in one of the French colonial
villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Or, you can enjoy people watching at
stylish cafes before you shop for impressive modern art in the city's myriad
galleries! You will then stay overnight in Hanoi.
BA MIEN RESTAURANT
1 Le Thanh Tong St, Hanoi
On the mezzanine level of the Hilton Hanoi Opera hotel, this “open-sky”
restaurant offers the perfect mix of Vietnamese culture and cuisine. Be
sure to try chef Pham Xuan Cuong’s best dish, poached lobster in lotus essence
with lemongrass sabayon.
Day 3: Hanoi half day tour - Visit artists &
dine in style (B/D)
In the morning you are free to explore Hanoi and in the afternoon you will
visit one of Hanoi's most famous artists at his gallery. He will have the
pleasure of inviting you to his home for a cup of tea and then you will ride a
cyclo to dinner and a wine tasting at the award-winning Press Club restaurant
where international fare is laced with Asian influences and wines are selected
to complement these tastes. You'll get to know Vietnamese culture and food, and
if you're lucky, have a sample of his art. You will stay overnight in
Hanoi.
HANOI PRESS CLUB
59 A Ly Thai To St., Hanoi
The modern decor with Indochine touches combines to create a hip
interior reminiscent of Hanoi in the prosperous 1920’s. Chef Marcel
Isaak’s fillet of Australian beef tenderloin with cabernet sauvignon sauce is a
can’t-miss treat.
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Natural World Heritage
(B/L/D)
This morning, you will depart Hanoi at 8.30 am for a four-hour drive
through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. On the way, you will stop for
refreshments. Upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a boat cruise on the
crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving you the chance to take in the
stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. You will enjoy
a refreshing cocktail upon boarding the Emeraude around noon at the Emeraude
Pier. After checking in, you will have lunch at the restaurant. You’ll cruise
among hundreds of islets to discover unspoiled pockets of Halong Bay and its
remote, floating fishing villages. After sunset, you will enjoy dinner at the
restaurant, before retiring to your cabin for a good night sleep or join the
crew and learn squid fishing at night!
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B)
Greet the day with a morning tai chi exercise and the opportunity to
view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, you will visit a beautiful
limestone grotto and then head back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong
Bay while cruising back to the dock. You will transfer to airport for a
flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be transferred
directly to your hotel.
PRESIDENT SUITE
La Residence Hotel & Spa by Accor, Hue
This is where the last emperor of Vietnam slept, and where, in 1968, the
Viet Cong captured the highest-ranking South Vietnamese official. Its view
across the Perfume River to the imposing flagstaff of the Citadel is fit for a
king, and you too.
Day 6: Hue World Heritage (B/D)
In Hue, one of Vietnam’s five UNESCO World Heritage sites, the court
musicians in the Royal Theatre evoke the sounds-cape of imperial Vietnam with
high fidelity. At the nearby Museum of Royal Fine Arts, 128 ironwood pillars
complement an exquisite collection of Nguyen Dynasty artifacts. You will
embark on a tour of Hue City, including the Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City,
the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. In the evening, you will enjoy the fine
cuisine of Hue at Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant before an overnight stay in Hue
Day 7: Hue World Heritage (B/L/D)
You will have breakfast at the hotel before boarding a private boat and
cruising on the romantic Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is
surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these
tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu
Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. From here you will cruise to the
ornate Minh Mang's Tomb. In the afternoon, you will continue your day with a
drive to visit King Khai Dinh's Tomb and King Tu Duc's Tomb. Your day will end
with a royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your
experience in Hue before an overnight stay.
Day 8: Hue - Hoi An (B)
Today you will drive to Danang and stay several days at the beachfront
Nam Hai Resort and Spa. Nearby, you will see ancient sculptures in the Cham
Museum or My Son, and tour Buddhist cave temples in the Marble Mountains. You
will visit atmospheric Hoi An, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site and
riverfront port town crammed with historic homes, tiny museums, cafes, and
bustling silk and fish markets.
Once in Hoi An, you will check into your hotel and have some free time
to explore and enjoy this award winning resort. On a prime stretch of Ha My
Beach near historic Hoi An. The Nam Hai is a benchmark setting for travelers in
search of real class. Sprawled across 35 hectares, this splendid spa resort
opened in December 2006 and offers 60 elegant villas and a further 40 pool
villas, each within landscaped gardens with unobstructed views across the Ben
Cat Sea on to the misty Cham Islands.
POOL VILLA with CLUB BENEFITS
The Nam Hai
Hamlet 1, Dien Duong Village
Dien Ban District,
Quang Nam Province,
Vietnam
Tel: (84-510) 3 940 000
Fax: (84 510) 3 940 999
Day 9: Hoi An (B)
You will have the morning free at leisure, then at 02:00 pm you will
take a half day private city tour with your guide. From the 16th to 18th
centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese,
Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came
primarily to trade in the high grade silk which is still produced in the area,
as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with
tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some
of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a
century. You will enjoy walking through the narrow winding streets of the
Ancient Quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 year
old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.
Following the tour, there will be free time to shop or relax or shop. At
Thu Thuy in Hoi An, clients can get a tailor-made suit of the highest quality.
Yaly Couture Address 47 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Phone 0510/3910-474
The Brother Restaurant Hoi An Address: 27-29 Phan Boi Chau St | Hoi An
town, Quang Nam province, Hoi An, Vietnam
Phone: (84.510) 914150
Fax: (84.510) 923012
Day 10: Free at leisure in Hoi An or optional day
trip to My Son Holly land (B)
Today there will be free time to shop, relax, unwind or take a trip to
discover My Son. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham
civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth
century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is
considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The
complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the
second century. This site is a must-see for those people who are interested in
architecture and ancient civilizations, and is now one of five UNESCO World
Heritage sites in Vietnam.
Day 11: Danang - Nha Trang - Six Senses Ninh Van
Bay Resort & Spa (B)
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Danang Airport
for your short flight to Nha Trang to spend 3 nights in a secluded private
beach pool villa, overlooking beautiful Ninh Van Bay at the Six Senses Ninh Van
Bay.
THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort & Spa, Nha Trang
Seclusion and style don’t blend together any better than this. Set on
dramatic Ninh Vanh Bay, the space features everything from a floating terrace
to a personal butler, and can only be accessed by the key holders themselves
and only via a series of wooden walkways set into the mountainside.
Day 12: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort & Spa
(B)
Free time to snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue
waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in
spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled
mountain and sea views.
Day 13: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort & Spa
(B)
Enjoy your time and the facilities of the resort at your leisure.
Day 14: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort & Spa
(B)
Enjoy your time and the facilities of the resort at your leisure.
Day 15: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City (B/D)
You will take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), where you will be welcomed
and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you’ll take a private tour of
Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) the country's commercial center and
home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. You will visit the
Reunification Palace, the Opera House and the Hotel de Ville. If desired, you
can also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Next, you will explore
colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping
boulevard with fashionable boutiques, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens
and house-wares. You will have dinner at Vietnam House and an overnight stay in
HCMC
PARK SUITE
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
2 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
This is the ultimate five-star experience in Ho Chi Minh City, right
down to the marble-tiled bathroom with oversized whirlpool bath and built-in
LCD TV panel. Naturally, it’s on the top floor, giving you a great view.
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (B/-/D)
In the afternoon, you will have a half-day private excursion to the Cu
Chi Tunnels! At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250 km (from
Saigon to the Cambodian border) and was three levels deep. The network included
innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities,
weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today, the
remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, giving the visitor a
unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the
U.S.-Vietnam War. You will then have dinner at Square One at Park Hyatt
Saigon. You should not miss the nearby Saigon Bar at Caravelle Hotel
Saigon, which is on the 10th floor of the historic Caravelle Hotel. This
is a place where cover bands rock out, jet-lagged tourists converge with
smartly-clad locals and views from the expansive patio stretch for miles.
You should try to get a table at the outside corner, as it offers the broadest
vistas.
Day 17: HCMC-Mekong Delta on Cai Be Princess
(B/L/D)
Today you’ll drive to Cai Be, Phu An where you will board the Cai Be
Princess at around 11:00 am. The tour will start with a visit to a colorful
floating market, and then you will proceed to visit of some local home
factories which make such things as rice paste, rice popcorn and coco candies.
Your trip will continue along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island,
located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this 40 minutes cruise, you will
discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe typical Mekong Delta
rural life. Stops on the way can be made upon request for particular visits or
photos making, which should not be forgotten, as these evergreen islands among
the Mekong River still remain unknown to many people. Lunch will await you at
Le Longanier restaurant at La Residence de Phu An resort, a superb Indochine
style resort. After a short walk along a narrow canal, you will drive back to
HCMC and have a farewell dinner on the Bonsai Cruise on the Saigon River.
Day 18: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)
There are no activities planned for today, so you are free to enjoy your
free time until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
List of
hotels recommended by New Vision Tour |
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Cities |
Hotel
Name |
Room
Type |
Best of the Best |
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Hanoi |
SOFITEL
LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI |
Legendary
Suite |
Halong Bay |
EMERAUDE
CLASSIC CRUISE |
Emeraude
Suite Cabin |
Hue |
LA
RESIDENCE HOTEL & SPA |
PRESIDENT
SUITE |
Hoian |
THE NAM
HAI |
One
Bedroom Pool Villa |
Nha Trang |
SIX
SENSES NINH VAN BAY |
PRESIDENTIAL
VILLA |
Ho Chi Minh |
PARK
HYATT SAIGON |
Park
Suite |
Luxury Category |
||
Hanoi |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi |
Historical Wing |
Halong Bay |
PARADISE LUXURY |
Deluxe Balcony cabin |
Hue |
La Residence Hotel & Spa |
Deluxe Riverview |
Hoi An |
The Nam Hai |
One bedroom villa |
Nha Trang |
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay |
Beach Pool villa |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel |
Park Deluxe |
Special note:
List of hotels is recommended by New Vision Tour. Please feel free to
advise hotels you prefer in each category or combine hotels category at your
wish ( tour price will be changed accordingly).
Tour Category |
Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April |
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1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
11-14 |
Sgl Sup |
|
Best of the Best |
30,928 |
16,130 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Luxury |
13,315 |
7,220 |
7,018 |
6,813 |
6,765 |
6,727 |
5,382 |
Tour Category |
Valid from 01 May until 30 Sept |
||||||
1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
11-14 |
Sgl Sup |
|
Best of the Best |
30,538 |
15,938 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Luxury |
12,745 |
6,933 |
6,731 |
6,526 |
6,478 |
6,440 |
5,098 |
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
+ All private transportation
+ Accommodation shared in Double room with daily breakfast
+ All domestic flights on Business Class where available
+ Experienced English speaking guide
+ Halong Bay cruise program
+ Private boat trip as per tour
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ Tissues and water on coach
+ Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
+ Services charges and government tax
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
+ No extra charge after services confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
+ International flights & Departure taxes if any
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
+ Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 01 passport photo each person)
+ Other services not mentioned above.