
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Once
you arrive in Noi Bai airport, you will be collected and transferred to
your central city hotel. You then have free time until the water puppet
show tonight and a top-class welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi. (
Dinner included )
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong bay
After
breakfast we take a coach to the fabulous Halong Bay, created in
Vietnamese folklore by a descending dragon. We will have our own boat,
built in the style of a Chinese junk, opulently decorated. After we set
off we have a terrific silver service lunch on board as we head for the
Sung Sot cave and its limestone structures. In the soft Vietnamese
night you can try your hand at fishing. You sleep anchored in the bay,
rocked by the gentle ocean waves. ( B,LD )
Day 3 : Halong - Hanoi
We
continue cruising on the bay until just after lunch when we dock again
at Halong City. Our coach will meet us and return us to our Hanoi hotel
for some free time. Tonight is our last in this city as in the morning
we will set off on one of the most interesting trips of the tour. (
B,L,D )
Day 4 : Hanoi - Maichau
Today
we travel by coach close to the hill village of Mai Chau so that a 2
hour trek through agricultural Vietnam brings us to a traditional White
Tai village. We will be met by our host with a traditional tea
ceremony. We can walk around the village, meeting the people and
looking at the handicrafts for sale. That night we will sleep in the
thatched home after an optional ceremony of dance. ( B,L,D )
Day 5 : Maichau - Hanoi - Overnight train to Hue
After
breakfast with the family, we return by coach to Hanoi. Now it is time
to leave Hanoi and move on to Hue. To save time and as a change from
the coach we will travel by overnight sleeper train. Since we are not
checked into a hotel, we have arranged some Day Rooms at the hotel to
store our luggage and a place to freshen up. There will be time for
shopping before we go to the station to catch our train. ( B,L )
Day 6 : Hue - City tour
After
the morning arrival in Hue we check into our hotel. We go to a
restaurant for lunch before boarding our private Dragon Boat on the
Perfume River, so named because of the Emperor’s incense burner while
establishing the site of the Forbidden City. We make two stops to visit
the Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc’s Tomb. That night we sleep in the hotel
in Hue.( L,D )
Day 7 : Hue - Hoian
Our
coach takes us to Hoi An today. Hoi An is one of the prettiest towns in
Vietnam and a multi - cultural trading centre from ancient times. We
lunch in a restaurant beside the river before undertaking a heritage
walking tour, visiting historic sites of the old quarter and the
sprawling marketplace. Hoi An is famous for its tailoring shops and men
and women on the tour will be able to have clothes made for them
overnight which can be delivered to our hotel before we leave in the
morning. ( B,L,D )
Day 8 : Hoian - Danang - Whale Island
Morning
departure for Da Nang city for a short flight to Nha Trang. Upon
arrival, transfer directly to Whale island where you are going to make
your first night dive. After dinner, take your motor boat to the Whale
island dive site area called Van Phong Bay, an absolutely untouched
place where we are sure you will have a good Vietnam dive experience. (
B, D )
Day 9: Whale island Relaxation
Your
free day in Whale island for relaxing. You can also optionally enjoy
some resort facilities such as wind surfing, kayaking, fishing or just
relax on the white sandy beach in front of your bungalow. Dinner and
overnight in Whale island ( B, L, D )
Day 10: Nha Trang
Get
your speed boat to return to the mainland for departure to Nha Trang -
beach city. Check into hotel. Afternoon accompanied by our guide do a
short city tour. Visit Long Son pagoda, Dam market before we experience
a mudbath in the afternoon at Suoi Ba mudbath centre. Overnight in Nha
Trang ( B, L )
Day 11: Nha Trang - Full day dive
Depart
early to Cau Da pier where you meet your boat and dive instructor.
Leave for Mun Island for your first 45 min dive. Lunch on boat and free
for swimming. Afternoon, dive in another site before heading back to
the dock. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang ( B, L )
Day 12: Nha Trang - Saigon
Morning
flight to Saigon. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a delicious noodle
lunch before departing to Cu Chi fighting tunnels. Visit the tunnels
with our guide. Back to Saigon in the afternoon. Rest of your day is
free for leisure. ( B, L )
Day 13: Saigon - Phu Quoc
A
short flight takes you to Phu Quoc Island where you will dive in the
afternoon. Transfer to your Saigon Phu Quoc hotel. Meet your instructor
and get full information about this paradise island and your dive
sites. All afternoon is your dive experience in Phu Quoc. Dinner and
overnight in Phu Quoc.( B, D )
Day 14: Phu Quoc relax
Your
free day to explore further to surounding villages where you see some
local factories of Phu Quoc's famous specialty - Fish Sauce. Overnight
in Phu Quoc. ( B )
Day 15: Phu Quoc - Saigon
Flight
back to Saigon in the morning. Rest of the day is free for shopping or
sightseeing in Saigon. Farewell dinner and overnight in Saigon ( B, D )
Day 16: Saigon departure
At your leisure untill get your free transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home. ( B )
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Accommodation with twin share basic + daily breakfast
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English speaking tour guides and dive instructors
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All private transfers and transport
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Boats and all diving gears
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Meals as indicated in above itinerary ( B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner )
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Domestic flights with airport taxes
Trip Excludes:
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International airfare and airport taxes
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Meals not mentioned above
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Tips and personal expenses
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Once
you arrive in Noi Bai airport, you will be collected and transferred to
your central city hotel. You then have free time until the water puppet
show tonight and a top-class welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi. (
Dinner included )
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong bay
After
breakfast we take a coach to the fabulous Halong Bay, created in
Vietnamese folklore by a descending dragon. We will have our own boat,
built in the style of a Chinese junk, opulently decorated. After we set
off we have a terrific silver service lunch on board as we head for the
Sung Sot cave and its limestone structures. In the soft Vietnamese
night you can try your hand at fishing. You sleep anchored in the bay,
rocked by the gentle ocean waves. ( B,LD )
Day 3 : Halong - Hanoi
We
continue cruising on the bay until just after lunch when we dock again
at Halong City. Our coach will meet us and return us to our Hanoi hotel
for some free time. Tonight is our last in this city as in the morning
we will set off on one of the most interesting trips of the tour. (
B,L,D )
Day 4 : Hanoi - Maichau
Today
we travel by coach close to the hill village of Mai Chau so that a 2
hour trek through agricultural Vietnam brings us to a traditional White
Tai village. We will be met by our host with a traditional tea
ceremony. We can walk around the village, meeting the people and
looking at the handicrafts for sale. That night we will sleep in the
thatched home after an optional ceremony of dance. ( B,L,D )
Day 5 : Maichau - Hanoi - Overnight train to Hue
After
breakfast with the family, we return by coach to Hanoi. Now it is time
to leave Hanoi and move on to Hue. To save time and as a change from
the coach we will travel by overnight sleeper train. Since we are not
checked into a hotel, we have arranged some Day Rooms at the hotel to
store our luggage and a place to freshen up. There will be time for
shopping before we go to the station to catch our train. ( B,L )
Day 6 : Hue - City tour
After
the morning arrival in Hue we check into our hotel. We go to a
restaurant for lunch before boarding our private Dragon Boat on the
Perfume River, so named because of the Emperor’s incense burner while
establishing the site of the Forbidden City. We make two stops to visit
the Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc’s Tomb. That night we sleep in the hotel
in Hue.( L,D )
Day 7 : Hue - Hoian
Our
coach takes us to Hoi An today. Hoi An is one of the prettiest towns in
Vietnam and a multi - cultural trading centre from ancient times. We
lunch in a restaurant beside the river before undertaking a heritage
walking tour, visiting historic sites of the old quarter and the
sprawling marketplace. Hoi An is famous for its tailoring shops and men
and women on the tour will be able to have clothes made for them
overnight which can be delivered to our hotel before we leave in the
morning. ( B,L,D )
Day 8 : Hoian - Danang - Whale Island
Morning
departure for Da Nang city for a short flight to Nha Trang. Upon
arrival, transfer directly to Whale island where you are going to make
your first night dive. After dinner, take your motor boat to the Whale
island dive site area called Van Phong Bay, an absolutely untouched
place where we are sure you will have a good Vietnam dive experience. (
B, D )
Day 9: Whale island Relaxation
Your
free day in Whale island for relaxing. You can also optionally enjoy
some resort facilities such as wind surfing, kayaking, fishing or just
relax on the white sandy beach in front of your bungalow. Dinner and
overnight in Whale island ( B, L, D )
Day 10: Nha Trang
Get
your speed boat to return to the mainland for departure to Nha Trang -
beach city. Check into hotel. Afternoon accompanied by our guide do a
short city tour. Visit Long Son pagoda, Dam market before we experience
a mudbath in the afternoon at Suoi Ba mudbath centre. Overnight in Nha
Trang ( B, L )
Day 11: Nha Trang - Full day dive
Depart
early to Cau Da pier where you meet your boat and dive instructor.
Leave for Mun Island for your first 45 min dive. Lunch on boat and free
for swimming. Afternoon, dive in another site before heading back to
the dock. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang ( B, L )
Day 12: Nha Trang - Saigon
Morning
flight to Saigon. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a delicious noodle
lunch before departing to Cu Chi fighting tunnels. Visit the tunnels
with our guide. Back to Saigon in the afternoon. Rest of your day is
free for leisure. ( B, L )
Day 13: Saigon - Phu Quoc
A
short flight takes you to Phu Quoc Island where you will dive in the
afternoon. Transfer to your Saigon Phu Quoc hotel. Meet your instructor
and get full information about this paradise island and your dive
sites. All afternoon is your dive experience in Phu Quoc. Dinner and
overnight in Phu Quoc.( B, D )
Day 14: Phu Quoc relax
Your
free day to explore further to surounding villages where you see some
local factories of Phu Quoc's famous specialty - Fish Sauce. Overnight
in Phu Quoc. ( B )
Day 15: Phu Quoc - Saigon
Flight
back to Saigon in the morning. Rest of the day is free for shopping or
sightseeing in Saigon. Farewell dinner and overnight in Saigon ( B, D )
Day 16: Saigon departure
At your leisure untill get your free transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home. ( B )

