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15-Day Vietnam Discovery Tour 2010 (Tour Code: VDT)
With 54 ethnic groups, Vietnam offers the opportunities for cultural exploration. It is a beautiful country still with charming innocence many other tourism regions lack. This value for money tour lets you discover this unspoilt land with lots of surprises, excitement and amusement.
Departure Date & Price
 

Leaving Australia

Returning to Australia

Vietnam Airlines ex

Sydney and Melbourne

Singapore Airlines ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth.

09 Apr.10

23 Apr.10

$2,980

$3,180

07May.10

21May.10

$2,880

$3,080

18 Jun.10

02 Jul. 10

$2,880

$3,080

09 Jul. 10

23 Jul. 10

$2,980

$3,180

13Aug.10

27Aug.10

$2,880

$3,080

17Sep.10

01Oct. 10

$2,880

$3,080

01 Oct.10

15Oct. 10

$2,980

$3,180

12Nov.10

26Nov.10

$2,880

$3,080

24Dec.10

07 Jan.11

$3,380

$3,580

21 Jan.11

04 Feb.11

$3,080

$3,280

18 Feb.11

04 Mar.11

$2,980

$3,180

18 Mar.11

01 Apr.11

$2,980

$3,180

The prices are in Australian dollars, per person twin or double share. For passenger(s) ex Brisbane or Adelaide flying Vietnam Airlines, please add $220.
Single supplement: $910              Land only price: $2,380
Child rate: 75% of adult price if sharing bedding with adults.

Inclusions:
International and domestic economy class airfare, 4 star hotel accommodation or similar on twin-shared basis, one night on Junk Boat in Halong Bay, transfers and transport by air-conditioned vehicle, cruises as stated in the itinerary, meals and sightseeing with entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary, English-speaking guide and ADT travel bag.

Exclusions:
Airport tax, fuel surcharge and airline levy (currently $250 flying Vietnam Airlines and $405 flying Singapore Airlines), travel insurance, tip to guide and driver ($5 per person per day), Vietnam visa fee (currently $70), personal expenses and all other services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Route Map
Tour Route & Hotel Info.
 

Day 01: AUSTRALIA - HANOI 
Depart Australia in the morning and arrive in Hanoi in the evening. Upon arrival, you are welcome at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

Day 02: HANOI (B.L.D)
Breakfast. Today city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Fine Art Museum. Then move on to the Temple of Literature, Lake of Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. In the evening enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show.

Day 03: HANOI - HALONG BAY (B.L.D)
Breakfast. This morning depart from Hanoi and travel by air-conditioned bus through the Red River Delta to beautiful Ha Long Bay. The scenic drive will pass through some of the rural landscape before arriving in the afternoon to the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay. A Bay with more than 3000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculptured into fantastic shapes. Upon arrival, check in Huong Hai Junk at noon. A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay to visit Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island, Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island and a swim at Titov beach. Enjoy dinner on board while watching sunset and enjoy fishing, drinking Vietnamese wine, and spending a night on Huong Hai Junk.

Day 04: HALONG BAY - HANOI - HUE (B.L.D)
Breakfast. A morning cruise to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise Island, Luon cave, Bai Tu Long bay, Toad Island, Bai tho mountain. Return to Halong city and have lunch on board. Drive back to Hanoi for the flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue. Check in the hotel.

Day 05: HUE (B.L.D) 
Breakfast. This morning take a boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda-one of the most beautiful Pagodas in Vietnam built at the end of 16th century and Kinh Minh Mang’s tomb. Afternoon visit Imperial palace: a citadel surrounded by large moats. Then continue to visit King Tu Duc’s tomb. Enjoy traditional music on Perfume River.

Day 06: HUE - HOI AN (B.L.D) 
Breakfast. Drive over the mighty Hai Van Pass, on the way visit Cham Museum where the remaining evidence of the Champa civilization can be viewed. Then visit the Marble Mountains, which is fascinating maze of cave and temples, hidden with five sacred marble rocks. Visit Hoi An town with Japanese Bridge, Old House, Chinese Temple and Hoi An Cultural Museum. Have your dinner & stay overnight in Hoi An.                         

Day 07: HOI AN - MY SON - HOI AN (B.L.D) 
Breakfast. Visit My Son, Vietnam’s most important Cham ruins site and Bang An, one of Vietnam’s best preserved Cham towers. In the afternoon you are free for shopping around Hoi An Town. Have your dinner & stay overnight in Hoi An.  

Day 08: HOI AN - DANANG - NHA TRANG (B.L.D)  
Breakfast. You are transferred to Danang airport for short flight to Nha Trang. Visit Ponagar Temple, Chong Rock, Giant Buddha built 1963 Long Son Pagoda and stroll along the beaches and shopping. Evening cyclo tour will help you to discover some secrets of Nha Trang and time for you to take a place at a waterfront cafe and watch the world go by. Stay overnight in Nha Trang. 

Day 09: NHA TRANG - DALAT (B.L.D)  
Breakfast. Transfer to Cau Da port to take a boat to Mun Island, Mot Island, Tam Islands where you can swim or take a nap under an umbrella on the sand. On the way stop to see the Oceanographic Institute. In the afternoon drive to Dalat passing by beautiful jungles with sunset. Arrive in Dalat, the colorful flower highland city. Have your dinner & stay overnight in Dalat.  

Day 10: DALAT (B.L.D)   
City tour includes City Flower Garden, Lam Tyni Pagoda for visiting the crazy monk, Bao Dai Palace, and visit to a local sweet jam shop for shopping. Then your tour guide will take you to visit Truc Lam Pagoda. Boating on the Tuyen Lam Lake, one of the most romantic lakes in this area.

Day 11: DALAT - SAIGON (B.L.D)    
Breakfast. Free for shopping until a short flight to Saigon. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Half-day tour to visit the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, the History Museum. This evening enjoy your dinner on Saigon River. 

Day 12: SAIGON - CU CHI - CAN THO (B.L.D)     
In the morning travel to Cu Chi guerrilla’s area and visit the underground tunnels. There are more than 200km of tunnels that were built by the Communist guerrillas during the war. Drive to Can Tho City, considered as the capital of Mekong Delta. Visit Caodaist Temple in Cai Lay district on the way. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 13: CAN THO - SAIGON (B.L.D) 
In the morning, take the boat ride to visit the floating market and fruit garden. Enjoy lunch with typically traditional musical performance. In the afternoon, drive back to Saigon. Stop to visit Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market in the city’s bustling China Town.   

Day 14: SAIGON - AUSTRALIA (B) 
You are at leisure today for shopping until transfer to airport for your flight homeward to Australia. 

Day 15: AUSTRALIA 
You arrive in Australia in the morning. Your unforgettable Vietnam tour ends.  



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