Day 1: Saigon – Arrival (D) On arrival, you will be welcomed by flower garland and our luxury car pick you up and transfer to hotel. At your leisure time, then relaxing treatment in best spa, take you to a special place where your body invigorated, your mind rested and your spirit restored. Enjoy dinner in floating restaurant with traditional music. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Private Song Xanh Sampan cruise (BLD) 08:00 : Our guide pick you up at hotel, then proceed to Cai Be. 10:30 : After your installation, the cruise will begin with the visit of Cai Be colorful floating market cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Stop for visiting at an ancient mandarin house dating from 1890 where you will we welcomed by the owners. Another stop at some local home factories will allow you to observe how rice paste, coconut candies and other specialties are traditionally made. We will proceed to Phu An hamlet, an untouched beautiful area reflecting some of the best sights the Mekong Delta can offer. A delicious lunch will await you at "Le Longanier", a superb Indochinese villa located by the river. After lunch, your sampan will proceed to Sa Dec via Vinh Long, cruising by Dong Phu and An Binh islets famous for their fruit orchards. Crossing the large Co Chien River we will pass under the spectacular My Thuan Bridge. On the banks, some dark smokes in the sky will lead us to one of the largest artisanal bricks and tiles factory where you will have an interesting visit.
Further, Sa Dec town will appear like a little “Venice” with numerous narrow canals… You will disembark for visit of this charming town, walking along its narrow streets where beautiful French old houses and Chinese temples dating from the last century are numerous… You will visit the local market and the Trung Vuong primary school where well known writer Marguerite Duras spent her childhood (see her famous novel turned into the famous movie “The Lover”). Back on board your sampan, you will enjoy a romantic dinner served on the deck during the sunset with bottle of wine and honeymoon cake. After dinner, your bed will be ready for your first night on the Mekong river… Overnight on board “Song Xanh” sampan.
Day 3: Can Tho – Saigon (BL) While still sleeping, your sampan will cruise slowly to Can Tho. 07:00 : Your breakfast will be served on board. We will pass by several luxuriant islands, crossing countless sampan boats carrying sand, rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, showing an intense activity on the river.
08:00 : Your Sampan will reach Can Tho. After then we will proceed the cruise upstream the river to Cai Rang colorful floating market, where you will have an exciting discovery on board our charming rowing sampan… Back on board your sampan, we will proceed the cruise to Binh Thuy. There you will disembark for an exciting bicycle ride through the lush countryside. A visit will be done at “Lang Hoang Gia”, a beautiful old mandarin house, used in the movie “The Lover” (M. Duras novel)…
11:30 : Your cruise journey will end. Back to Saigon. Stop-over at My Tho for having lunch at charming restaurant. Check-in the hotel in Saigon on arrival. O/N in Saigon.
Day 4: Saigon – Danang – Hoi An (BD) Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure untill transfer to airport take flight to Danang. On arrival to Danang transfer direct to Hoi An. Check in resort in Hoi An. At leisure time. Discovery “Hoi An ancient night – usually open on fullmoon night” with a high light of the tour around small streets bordered by ancient houses, gorgeous temples and an old bridge. Enjoy dinner at the charming restaurant with special Hoian’s foods. O/N in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An – City tour (BD) Breakfast at resort, Walk-in to the ancient town for exploring the picturesque centre of town with its restored 18th century merchants’ houses, the ancient houses, Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple, Phung Hung Old Merchant House. Hoi An also boasts some of the best silk shops, art galeries and handicraft shops in Vietnam as well as dozens of excellent restaurants serving the delicious local specialities. Then take the boat cruising along the Thu Bon River for visiting & relaxation (1-hour). The rest of day is at your leisure. Having dinner at the charming restaurant.
Day 6: Hoi An – Free & Easy (B) At your leisure time in resort. Relax on the beach.
Day 7: Danang - Nha Trang (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport take flight to Nha Trang. On arrival, welcome by your guide and transfer to resort. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8: Nha Trang – Boat trip (BL) In the morning take a cruise on Nha Trang Bay to visit some of the offshore islands with time for swimming and snorkeling. Return to shore after a seafood lunch. Afternoon cycling around Nha Trang to visit the 9th century Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda with its enormous Buddha statue and the interesting Dam Market. Overnight at resort.
Day 9: Nha Trang (B) At leisure time on the beach or enjoy several activities on the beach: jet-ski, bananar boat, snorkelling or diving in the clear warm waters. Overnight at resort.
Day 10: Nha Trang – Phan Thiet (B) After breakfast leave Nha Trang for Phan Thiet. On the way visit the spectacular Po Klong Garai Cham Temple. The landscape between Phan Rang and Phan Thiet changes to an arid semi-desert with sandy soil and prickly pear cactus. At Phan Thiet turn off to the Mui Ne Peninsula with its sandy white beaches and swaying coconut palms. Overnight at resort.
Day 11: Phan Thiet (B) Breakfast at the resort. In the morning, take a sightseeing tour of Phan Thiet city and Mui Ne fishing village, Ocean dunes. Return to the resort for relaxation. The afternoon is at leisure in the resort or on the beach. Overnight at resort.
Day 12: Phan Thiet (B) A full day at leisure in the resort or on the beach. Free activities on offer include swimming, volleyball, table tennis and the use of a gym. Other activities that must be paid for include water skiing, wind surfing and golf. Overnight in Phan Thiet.
Day 13: Phan Thiet – Saigon (B) Breakfast at resort. Free at leisure time. Then back to Saigon. Transfer to hotel on arrival Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 14: Saigon – Free & Easy (B) Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure time. Discovery Saigon by yourselves & overnight in Saigon.
Day 15: Saigon – Departure (B) At leisure time. Until our luxury car pick you up at hotel and transfer to airport catch your flight to home.
QUOTATION (private tour): All prices are net in U.S Dollars per person (Valid to 31DEC.09, not apply for Xmas & New Year & Lunar New Year)
Hotel Category
2 paxs
3 - 5 paxs
4* & 5* mixed Saigon: Rex, Grand, Continental Hoian: Golden Sand Resort, Palm Garden Resort Nhatrang: Vin Pearl Resort Phanthiet: Bamboo Village Resort & Spa
1,995
1,905
5* throughout Saigon: Sheraton, Majestic Hoian: Golden Sand Resort, PalmGarden Resort Nhatrang: Evason Hideaway Ninh Van Bay Phan Thiet: L'Anmien Resort
3,675
3,580
Trip includes: * AC transportation
* English, French speaking guide
* Accommodation at hotel in twin-share + One night accommodation on private SONG XANH sampan with daily breakfast
* Domestic tickets & Domestic airport tax (SGN/DAD/NHA)
* Entrances fee
* Boats trip
* Meals as stated on program (B=Breakfast; L= Lunch; D = Dinner)
*** 1-hour Complimentary for Body Retreatment at luxury L’apotiquaire Spa
Trip excludes: * Beverages
* International Tickets
* Personal expenses
* The other expenses not mentioned on cost above & Tipping
Note: 5* throughout Package: You will have some special offered at EVASON HIDEAWAY as: Free upgrade to next category of hotel room (subject to available when check-in) + 45mins Vietnamese massage for a couple + Complimentary for internet usage + Complimentary for herbal bath + Complimentary for vcd rental + Complimentary for champagne on arrival.
4* & 5* mixed Package: You will have some special at BAMBOO VILLAGE BEACH resort & Spa as: Free upgrade to next category of hotel room (subject to available when check-in) + a bottle of wine + honeymoon cake + Dinner at resort for 2.
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