Vietnam Overland Tour - 13 Days
Hanoi - Halong - Ninh Binh - Vinh - Hue - Hoi An - Qui Nhon - Nha Trang - Saigon

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Includes:
- Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
- All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
All entrance fees.
- English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).

Excludes:
- Visa fees.
- Airport taxes.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.

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Day 1 - Hanoi	• Arrival in Hanoi • Transfer • Sightseeing in Hanoi • Visit the Old Quarter OLD QUARTER: they have well over a thousand years of history and remain one of Vietnam's most lively and unusual places, where one can buy anything from a gravestone to silk pyjamas. Exploring by walk to the maze of back streets which is fascinating and there are endless things to buy wool clothes, cosmetics, gold and silver jewellery, silk clothes and herbal medicines. • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Rising Sun bridge HOAN KIEM LAKE: located in the centre of the city this is an enchanting body of water. Legend has it that in the mid-15th century, Heaven gave Emperor Ly Thai To a magical sword which he used to drive the Chinese out of Vietnam. One day whilst boating on the lake a giant golden tortoise grabbed the sward. Since then, the lake has been known as the 'Lake of the Restored Sword. NGOC SON TEMPLE: located in the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake, it was founded in the 18th century. Surrounded by water and shaded by trees, it's a delightfully quiet place to rest. The temple is dedicated to the scholar Van Xuong, General Tran Hung Dao and La To, patron saint of physicians. • Visit the History Museum (Bao Tang Lich) HISTORY MUSEUM (BAO TANG LICH): once the museum of the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient, is a building constructed of reinforced concrete completed in 1930. Exhibits include artefacts from Vietnam's turbulent history including some from prehistory, proto-Vietnamese civilisations, the Dong Son culture, the Oc-Eo culture and the Khmer Kingdoms. • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 - Halong	• Sightseeing in Hanoi • Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Monday and Friday and all October to November) HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM: in the tradition of Lenin and Stalin before him and Mao after him, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass sarcophagus set deep in the bowels of a monumental edifice that has become a site of pilgrimage. The Mausoleum is open only in the mornings, and is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Every year, it closes in October and November for renovation and maintenance. • Visit Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House HO CHI MINH'S STILT HOUSE: Near the Mausoleum is the two room stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days. Visitors also pass the simple three-room bungalow where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954-8, which has been preserved in the same condition and may be viewed through the windows. • Visit the Museum of Ethnology MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY: This museum brings to life the astonishing ethnic diversity in Vietnam, with art and artifacts from the 54 different ethnic groups that inhabit the country. Inside the museum are detailed descriptions of minority groups, with examples of their traditional clothing and way of life. Outside are faithful reconstructions of traditional longhouses, cemeteries and other distinctive ethnic buildings. • By vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay • Overnight in Halong.
Day 3 - Ninh Binh	• Excursion by boat through Halong Bay including lunch (6 hours, private) Cruise on a traditional wooden boat among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping at different islands to explore some of the many caves in this area. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. • By vehicle from Halong to Ninh Binh • Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 4 - Vinh	• Excursion to Tam Coc (Dry Halong Bay) with boat trip Journey just outside town to TAM COC, or DRY HALONG BAY. This area is famous for its breathtaking scenery, where dramatic limestone formations rise sharply out of green rice paddies and wetlands. Embark on a small, hand rowed sampan, and begin your journey along green waterways. The name Tam Coc means "three caves" and you will pass under a sequence of three caves Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Coi as your boat glides past green rice fields and lotus ponds. • By vehicle from Ninh Binh to Vinh Drive to Vinh on National Road No.1 • Overnight in Vinh.
Day 5 - Hue	• Excursion to Kim Lien and Hoang Tru KIM LIEN: Ho Chi Minh's birthplace. The house in which he was born in 1890 is maintained as a sacred shrine and is a favorite pilgrimage spot for Vietnamese people. Ho's childhood home is a simple farmhouse, reflecting his humble background. • By vehicle from Vinh to Hue Journey south along Highway 1 past Ha Tinh, Dong Hoi, Dong Ha, Quang Tri and Huong Dien. This central part of Vietnam saw plenty of action during the American War and many bomb craters are visible. It is also a very poor area, with a harsh climate characterized by typhoons and arid weather. • Overnight in Hue.
Day 6 - Hue	• Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda and Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang with boat trip PERFUME RIVER, stopping first at the iconic THIEN MU PAGODA, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower which has become Hue's most widely recognizable monument. Continue cruising into the countryside to the IMPERIAL TOMB OF MINH MANG, a majestic complex of courtyards, pavilions and temples in a beautiful natural setting. • Visit the Old Imperial City IMPERIAL CITADEL, a vast complex built in the early 19th century and modelled after the Forbidden City of Peking. The original walls stretched for 10 km and were surrounded by a wide moat. Today, most of the buildings have been destroyed due to bombing during the Vietnam-American War, but the monuments that remain provide a fascinating glimpse into the court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Approach the city past the striking FLAG TOWER, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly overhead, to the imposing NGO MON GATE, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds, and visit DIEN THO Residence ( Dien Tho palace) is where the Queen mother lived, visit THAI HOA PALACE, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the HALLS OF THE MANDARINS, and the original NINE DYNASTIC URNS, among other sites. • Overnight in Hue.
Day 7 - Hoi An	• Sightseeing in Hue Hue served as the capital of Vietnam for more than 140 years. It houses ancient temples, imperial buildings and French-style edifices. It was established in the 17th century. • Visit the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc TU DUC TOMB: Emperor Tu Duc, who ruled Hue more than 100 years ago, built his tomb when he was still alive and used it for meditation, reading and theater performances. There are pavilions in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. The tomb was constructed between 1864 and 1867. Tu Duc, who was the longest reigning Emperor, lived a luxurious life. • By vehicle from Hue to Hoi An Journey from Hue over scenic mountainous roads with spectacular views over the coastline. Halfway between Danang and Hue lies the dramatic HAI VAN PASS, the high dividing line between the climate zones of north and south Vietnam. Continue southwards passing LANG CO, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the South China Sea, and the large coastal city of DANANG before arriving in Hoi An. • Sightseeing in Hoi An The exquisitely preserved merchant town of HOI AN was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Its colorful shophouses and temples reflect a diverse heritage, dating back to the 16th and 17th century, when it was a major port for Western, Chinese and Japanese traders. Today it is a thriving center of traditional crafts and a shoppers’ paradise, best explored on foot. Wander through the cobbled streets, past low tile-roofed buildings, the bustling central MARKET and the small HARBOUR where colorfully painted boats are moored. The walking tour will include visits to a PRIVATE HOUSE, where members of the same family have lived continuously for centuries in a traditional setting; to one of the FAMILY CHAPELS built by prominent merchant or official families as centers for ancestor worship; and to a typical CHINESE-STYLE PAGODA or ASSEMBLY HALL. Finally, continue to the famous JAPANESE COVERED BRIDGE, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. • Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8 - Qui Nhon	• By vehicle from Hoi An to Qui Nhon Journey south along the coast and Highway 1 past Tam Ky and Quang Ngai. This region is one of the most arid in Vietnam. The nearby plains are dominated by rocky, roundish mountains and support some marginal irrigated rice agriculture. • Overnight in Qui Nhon.
Day 9 - Nha Trang	• By vehicle from Qui Nhon to Nha Trang • Sightseeing in Nha Trang Visit the highlights of downtown NHA TRANG, starting with the ancient PO NAGAR CHAM TOWERS, built between the 7th and 12th centureies. Climb over the rocky CHONG PROMONTORY for views of the surrounding coastline and visit the LANG SON PAGODA and the Gothic NHA TRANG CATHEDRAL. Continue to the PASTEUR INSTITUT, a historic center of medical research founded by Dr. Alexandre Yersin, which now coordinates vaccination and hygeine programs for the region. Dr. Yersins library and office are now a museum. Finally, explore the OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE, which contains a mini-aquarium with a variety of colorful local marine specimens, including seahorses. • Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10 - Saigon	• By vehicle from Nha Trang to Saigon with sightseeing at the Cham Towers Journey south along the coast to Saigon, stopping enroute at the PO KLONG GARAI CHAM TOWERS, four brick monuments from the Cham civilization, dating back to the 13th century. • Overnight in Saigon.
Day 11 - Saigon	• Sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown) A vibrant metropolis, SAIGON teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. The emerging modern skyline stands cheek by jowl with colonial buildings and traditional temples. Outside on the streets, young professionals zip by on motorcyles, chatting on cellphones; inside the quiet temple courtyards, worshippers pray amidst clouds of incense. Begin your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, strolling along DONG KHOI STREET, formerly known as the Rue Catinat, the main shopping thoroughfare and heart of old colonial Saigon. Pass by classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate CITY HALL (HOTEL DE VILLE), the old OPERA HOUSE (both may only be viewed from the outside), and pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and the CENTRAL POST OFFICE. Afterwards dive into modern history with a tour of the REUNIFICATION PALACE. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style uwas famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Continue to the harrowing WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM, which comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam- American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions. In the afternoon, head out to CHOLON (CHINATOWN), stopping to visit two of Saigon's most interesting pagodas, the JADE EMPEROR PAGODA and GIAC LAM PAGODA, the oldest in the city. The sprawling, densely packed Cholon retains a traditional Asian feeling, unlike the more modern Saigon city center. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with a brief visit to BINH TAY MARKET, the vast wholesale market selling every kind of good from dried foods to T shirts to electronics. Continue to THIEN HAU PAGODA, build by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess. End your tour at the central BEN THANH MARKET, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste • Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12 - Saigon	• Excursion to My Tho with a boat trip to Mekong River islands From Saigon, transfer to My Tho, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful temple and a sanctuary for orphans and other needy children. Afterwards board a local boat to explore the islands of the Mekong, stopping at a fruit orchard to enjoy fruit and tea while listening to local music. The trip also includes a brief sampan ride through the tiny waterways that thread the island. • Overnight in Saigon.
Day 13 - Saigon	• Transfer

USD p.p	1 Pax	2 Pax	3-6 Pax	SGL S/C	Booking
Var A	3,180	1,640	1,300	310
Var B	3,430	1,760	1,420	430
Var C	4,250	2,190	1,850	830

All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
* Meal plan: ABF.
** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$80; Var. B:$62; Var. C:$171.
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%.

NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.

Hotel	Var A	Var B	Var C
Hanoi	Phuc Loi Hotel Standard Ha Long Hotel Hanoi ROH Prince Hanoi Hotel ROH Huy Hoang 1 2nd Class	Ocean Hotel ROH Green Park Hotel ROH	Melia Hotel Deluxe Nikko Hotel Hanoi ROH-Leisure Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Deluxe
Halong Bay	Sunlight Hotel Superior Van Hai Hotel ROH	Halong Pearl SUP room Mithrin SUP room	Halong Plaza SUP room Heritage Halong SUP room Tuan Chau DLX Pine Hill
Ninh Binh	Hotel booked separately by client	The Long Hotel Standard Thuy Anh Hotel 1st Class	The Long Hotel Standard Thuy Anh Hotel 1st Class
Vinh	Trading Hotel Standard (No Extra Bed)	Saigon Kim Lien Hotel Superior (No Extra Bed)	Saigon Kim Lien Hotel Superior (No Extra Bed)
Hue	Imperial Garden Hotel Deluxe Ngoc Huong Hotel ROH	Hue Heritage ROH Huong Giang Hotel Superior Gardenview	Saigon Morin Hotel Superior Imperial Hotel Deluxe City View La Residence Hotel And Spa Superior
Hoi An	Phu Thinh 2 Hotel 2nd Class Vinh Hung 2 1st Class	Lotus Hotel Standard Ancient House Resort Superior Glory Hotel Executive Superior	Life Heritage Resort Hoi An Superior Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa Superior Gardenview Hoi An Riverside Resort VN Standard
Qui Nhon	Du Lich Hotel ROH (No Extra Bed)	Hoang Anh Qui Nhon Resort Deluxe Garden View	Life Wellness Resort Quy Nhon Superior (No Extra Bed)
Nha Trang	Hai Yen Hotel Nha Trang 1st Class - Gardenview Vien Dong Hotel Nha Trang 1st Class Cityview	Nha Trang Lodge Hotel Standard Que Huong Hotel Deluxe Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel ROH	Sunrise Beach Resort Standard Seaview
Saigon	Saigon Star Hotel ROH Saigon Royal Hotel ROH Bong Sen Annex Economy	Chancery Hotel Standard Room Vien Dong Hotel ROH	Windsor Plaza Hotel Executive Moevenpick Hotel Saigon Superior Equatorial Hotel Deluxe

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Included in the price(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner):

Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
All entrance fees.
English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).

Not included in the price:

Visa fees.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.

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