Sun kissed beach vacation

Itinerary: SUN KISSED BEACH VACATION
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Departure: Daily, from Ho Chi Minh – Return to Ha Noi
Transfer: Airplane, Car, Cruise.
Place of visiting: Ho Chi Minh – Nha Trang - Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay
Tour fare: From $835 - $1,099
PRIVATE TOUR RATE: Prices are quoted in US dollars per person double occupancy.

Validity: From 01/09/2013 to 30/09/2014
Surcharge during Christmas and New Year times may be applied.
 
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City. (D)
Warmly welcome at Tan Son Nhat Airport. We embarked on a city tour of Saigon including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda, China town with ancient pagodas and temples, and bustling Binh Tay Market. Overnight in HCMC.
 
Day 2: HCMC - Nha Trang. (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning transfer to HCMC airport for to Nha trang. In the afternoon take a boat trip cruising on the Nha Trang Bay to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island to enjoy hundreds of nice and precious marine creatures then continue the trip to Mun Island - the best island for snorkeling with lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 3: Nha Trang. (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Today is a free day at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking beautiful Bay. 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. Overnight in Nha Trang.
 
Day 4: Nha Trang (B)
Free day at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking beautiful bay. Overnight in Nha Trang.
 
Day 5: Nha Trang – Ha Noi. (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Free until transfer to airport for flight to Ha Noi. The colonial capital city Ha Noi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples.
In the afternoon visit Ha Noi: Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's many galleries. Also visit Ha Noi’s main cultural attractions, including the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. Evening Water Puppet Performance or other cultural event. Overnight in Ha Noi.
 
Day 6: Ha Noi. (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Ho Chi Minh's complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay their respects to the man they simply call Uncle Ho as they silently file past his glass sarcophagus. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of must-see places in the complex is One Pillar pagoda dating back 11th century. From far view its shape looks like a huge lotus flower. Following is the walking tour of Ha Noi’s vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. This is not only a beautiful spot but also is the historical site of the legend of Le King and golden turtle in the lake. Our guide will tell you about the legend of the lake and how it become one of the Must-See places in Ha Noi for both domestic and international tourists. Free in the afternoon. Overnight in Ha Noi.
 
Day 7: Ha Long Bay Excursion. (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Today we drive to Ha Long City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Ha Long City you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As we cruise our boat staff will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch on boat. After 4 hour navigation we sail back to harbor and drive back to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.
 
Day 8: Departure. (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvenirs shopping until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
 
All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival, departure flights of passengers and real situation.
Remark: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

HOTEL:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included:
 
- Transportation with A/C during the trip.
- Hotel accommodation (Twn/Dbl room).
- Meals as the programe, please inform on other needs or vegetarian diety
- Local English or French speaking tour guide with good knowledge
- Mineral water and wet towel
- 2 domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh – Nha Trang – Ha Noi
- Entrance fees, boat trip
 
Not included:

- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa and visa arrangement.
- Drink & other meals
- Personal expenses
- Everything’s not mentioned in the tour
- Tips for driver and tour guide