Day
1: Manila / Saigon
Depart Manila for your first stop on this heritage
trail- Saigon, Vietnam's best known destination. Upon arrival
you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Now known as Ho
Chi Minh, the city features hundreds of rivers, outlets, canals
and trenches. Large rivers are few and the greatest is the Saigon
river winding through the city for 106 km. In the afternoon, you
will have a half day city tour visits to Saigon's historic landmarks
including the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, former
Presidential Palace and the Chinese district of Cholon to enjoy
the bustling wholesale quarter of Saigon, and the Thien Hau pagoda.
Overnight at Omni hotel.
Day
2: Saigon - Hanoi (Air)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning is free until transfer
to the airport for flight to Hanoi, the capital and center of
communications. Upon arrival, meet with guide and transfer to
hotel. Begin the city tour of this charming capital Hanoi city
including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (subject to availability),
and the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter
of "36 streets and 36 wares". Evening, enjoy unique
traditional water puppet performance.
Overnight at Hilton Opera (B)
Day
3: Hanoi - Danang
Breakfast at the hotel. Time free in the morning
until your transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. Upon
arrival, meet and transfer to the ancient town Hoi An with stops
at the Cham Museum and Marble Mountains. Continue to Hoi An for
your overnight accommodations. The rest of the day is free at
leisure
Overnight at Hoi An River side (B)
Day
4: Hoi An
Breakfast at hotel. The morning is free for
private activities and enjoy this ancient town. Afternoon, enjoy
a half day walking tour of the ancient town center and take in
the former merchants' houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered
Bridge and the colorful market with its stalls brimming with tropical
specialties.
Overnight at Hoi An River side (B, L)
Day
5: Hoi An - Hue
Early morning embark on a 4-hour drive from
Hoi An to the former capital Hue via the Cloudy Pass. On the way,
stop at Lang Co where a spectacular panorama of the central coastline
can be viewed at the summit, dropping down to the wonderfully
photogenic fishing village of Lang Co located on a sand dune line.
Upon arrival in Hue, check in hotel. Afternoon, visit the elaborate
mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, from where the Nguyen
emperors once ruled Vietnam. Visit to Hue is a step back to an
ancient land. Hue was chosen by Lord Nguyen Hoang as the capital
of the Territory in 1558 and later as the capital of the Nguyen
dynasty.
Overnight at Morin (B)
Day
6: Hue - Saigon
After breakfast, take a dragon boat cruise
upstream the Perfume river to visit the best preserved religious
monument in Hue standing on the riverbank with its seven-floor
tower, Thien Mu pagoda then drive to visit the Imperial Citadel.
Time free until transfer to the airport for flight to Saigon.
Upon arrival, meet with guide and transfer to hotel time free
for private activities. Overnight at Omni hotel (B)
Day
7: Saigon - Siem Reap
Early morning transfer to airport for flight
to Siem Reap. On arrival in Siem Reap, meet and transfer to your
hotel. Drive to visit the Angkor complex include the south gate
of Angkor Thom and Bayon, Baphoun, Elephant Terraces, Leper King
Terrace, and the Royal Palace area. The day ends with a visit
to Angkor Wat temple for a spectacular sunset view. Dinner at
hotel
Overnight at Sofitel Royal Angkor (B, D)
Day 8: Siem Reap
After breakfast, continue exploration with
a visit to the enchanting Ta Prohm Temple which remains in its
original state wrapped by the roots of enormous fig trees. Other
temples in the area include Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda, Thammanon,
Bantey Kdei, and Srah Srang. Back to downtown to visit the Artisans
d'Angkor school workshop. Dinner at hotel.
Overnight at Sofitel Royal Angkor (B, D)
Day
9: Siem Reap - Saigon
If time permits, visit the Bantey Srei temples.
Then, transfer to the airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival
in Saigon transfer to hotel. Balance of the day is free. Time
to go shopping at the popular BenThanh market where you will find
clothes, bags, shoes for men and women and many other accessories
for daily wear.
Overnight at Omni hotel (B)
Day
10: Saigon - Manila
Breakfastat
hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for departure
flight.
add'l single room supplement USD 280.00
Prices
per person:
- USD
1,653.00 in twin share
- USD
1,603.00 third party in room
- USD
370.00 single supplement
Price
Inclusions:
- Hotel accommodation
and daily breakfast
- Private
transfer and transportation on tour
- 1 luggage
minivan + porterage
- Sightseeing
with local English speaking guides
- Entrance
fee and private boat cruise on tour
- Economy class Airfare:
Manila/Saigon/Hanoi/Danang/Hue/Saigon/Siem Reap/Saigon/Manila
Price
Exclusions:
- Visa where
applicable. Cambodia visa upon arrival.
- All airport
taxes
- Other meals
or drinks
- Travel
insurance