GP Travel Vietnam
TRANSVIET TOUR 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS
Saturday, 29.05.2010, 05:22pm (GMT7)

Day 01: Hanoi arrive
On arrival  our guide greeting and pick up at airport then transfer to Hanoi, check in hotel and free at the rest of the day.  

Day 02: Hanoi city Tour (B, L, D)
Pick up at hotel then transfer to do city tour with Hoan Kiem lake, Hochiminh mausoleum (closed on every Monday and Friday and October, November) and museum, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature, West lake, Tran Quoc pagoda. Lunch at a restaurant, Continue to visit Ethnology museum. Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarter, enjoy water puppet show, back to hotel and free in evening. 

Day 03: Hanoi – Hoalu temple – Tamcoc (B, L, D)
After breakfast at hotel  we continue our trip to Tamcoc with many limestone rock mountain that grow from green rice field Ninh Binh know as Ha Long Bay on land. On arrival, you will take a similar dreamy boat ride though karst landscape to visit three grottoes cave. On the way coming back you can visit a small 13th century temple called Thai Vi. We continue to visit the beautiful scenery of this rural area and stop at Hoa Lu which was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in 10th and 11th centuries, visit two maintain temple then driving to hotel for check in. Overnight in Ninhbinh. (Others option to visit Trang An grottoes instead of Tamcoc)  

Day 04: Hanoi – Halong bay (B, L, D)
Today we will drive through Red River delta from Ninh Binh province to Nam Dinh province to Thaibinh province then Hai Phong and arrive to Ha Long city around 12.00, check – in registration, board on a Deluxe junks, welcome drink and have lunch on boat. The cruise will take you by exotic islets with shapes of Dog, Incense Urn, Fight Cocks, Finger islets and explore the mysteries of Sung Sot cave (Surprising cave). Swimming and relax at Titop beach. Dinner and overnight on boat.  

Day 05: Halong – Hanoi – Flight to Hue (B, L, D)
Wake up early morning to admire the sunrise, Breakfast then paddle by small bamboo boat to visit Luon (grottoes) cave. Cruise to Bai Tu Long bay and sightseeing Fire island, Man Head island, Fishing village. Having lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Long wharf about 12.00 noon. Driving direct to Noibai airport for flight departure to Hue, On arrival Hue our guide pick up and transfer to Hue city for check in hotel. Free in evening  

Day 06: Hue city tour (B, L, D)
Having breakfast at hotel and then we will doing Hue city tour with visit the Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Minhmang tombs, Each of them represents the spirit of the King buried inside, Lunch at a restaurant continue to visit Thien Mu pagoda one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue, visit the citadel including forbidden city, Thai Hoa temple, Ngo mon gate….via Dong Ba markets. Late afternoon we will transfer to the port get on a boat, having dinner on boat with enjoying traditional show. Back to hotel and free in evening.  

Day 07: Hue – Hoian (B, L, D)
Today we will drive to Hoian with stop over on top of Hai Van pass for taking picture and Cham museum in Danang houses the world’s largest and finest collection of the Cham sculpture, with over 300 sandstone pieces exhibited in a building constructed in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise de Extreme – Orient. Many of the sandstone carvings such as altars, lingers, garudas, ganeshas and images of Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu are absolutely stunning. On arrival to Hoian, chek in hotel and afternoon we will start to visit Hoian with Tanky house, Japanese bridge, Fukien assembly…. Back to hotel and free for shopping and visiting Hoian by your own in evening.  

Day 08: Hoian – Myson – Quynhon (B, L, D)
After a nice breakfast. We continue our trip towards My Son holly land. Located just 60 km from Danang, Myson was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now the remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My son, considered to be in the same league as some of the Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites including Ankor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. Originally there were about 70 towers but now only 29 towers remain, square and built of red bricks without mortar and were built from the 4 to 13 centeries. We continue our way on the Mandarin Road for a visit to My Lai Memorial Monument of Massacre in Quang Ngai Province then drive to our final destination for today Quy Nhon, where we spend the night in a hotel  

Day 09: Quynhon – Nhatrang (B, L, D)
After 4 hours driving (250 km) through impressive salt fields and coconut plantations, we arrive in Nha Trang. The rest of the day is at leisure, you will have plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing on the white sandy beach of Nha Trang, the most beautiful beach of the country with guaranteed warm weather year round. A perfect opportunity to work on your tan. Overnight at hotel in Nha trang.  

Day 10: Nhatrang – Dalat (B, L, D)
Situated at an altitude of 1,500 m Dalat was chosen to be a hill station during the colonial occupation by the French. This city is interesting because of its exceptional climate. It can be said that Dalat’s climate reflects the 4 seasons in just one day! Because of its varied climate the soil is very rich; fruit, vegetables and beautiful flowers can be found throughout the whole year. After lunch in a local restaurant we explore the Botanic Garden, the Love Valley, Xuan Huong Lake, the old train station and the Crazy House (famous for its incredible architecture). Overnight in hotel in Dalat  

Day 11: Dalat – Hochiminh city (B, L, D)
After breakfast we drive to Ho Chi Minh City, passing numerous coffee plantations alternated by those of rubber trees. We stop to take some nice photos of the spectacular La Nga Floating Village. The rest of the day we will have an exploration to the vivid economic capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City. We bring a visit to the Central Post Office of Saigon and the Notre Dame Cathedral, which is the symbol of semi-colonial architecture of the French occupation in Vietnam. We continue our trip with an interesting visit to the Thien Hau Pagoda, situated in the heart of China Town. Overnight in hotel  

Day 12: Hochiminh – Cuchi tunnel – Mekong delta (B, L, D)
Situated 70 km northwest from HCM City. The complex of CuChi Underground Tunnels stretching over more than 250 km and was made by the Viet Cong guerillas during the war against the Americans. The cleverly constructed tunnel was the key to victory over the modern American forces and Southern Vietnamese fettuccini. You will learn more about ‘Viet Cong life’ and the American war. We continue our trip by vehicle towards Can Tho the metropolis of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.  

Day 13: Mekong delta – Hochiminh city (B, L, D)
The Mekong Delta is formed by nine tributaries of the Mekong River and is often referred as the ‘rice basket’ or the ‘garden from heaven’ of Vietnam. Because the soil is very rich you will find here countless green rice paddies and dozens of tropical fruits, which only grow in this certain area. A visit to this region allows us to explore the ‘life on water’ of the local people during the flood region and learn how the local people adapted their lives to the water. Experience their floating houses, floating schools and even their complete floating markets! We cruise on Mekong River towards the Cai Rang to visit a floating market. The sightseeing is extremely exciting with hundreds of people participating in the market by boat. Rice, fresh fruits, fish, handicrafts, everything is for sales!!  We return to Ho Chi Minh City after the unforgettable Mekong Delta. Ovenight in Hochi minh city

Day 14: Hochiminh – Departure(B)
You are free for shopping until time we transfer you to airport for departure flight
Included:
-          All Transportation in private,
-          Tourist guide,
-          Meal as dedicated (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner),
-          Accommodation as twin or double sharing,
-          All Entrance fees,
-          Sharing boat in Ha long bay,
-          Flight ticket Hanoi – Hue
 
Excluded:
-          Personal expense,
-          Insurance
-          Drink