Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide  

Day 1: Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City (D)

Arriving at Tan Son Nhat airport, our guide will be awaiting to greet and take you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you'll be free to stroll around the city as you wish. You'll enjoy a welcome dinner at one of a famous restaurant. Your overnight stay will be in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour (B, L, G)

A full day tour of the city begins with a visit to the History Museum, which has an excellent collection on the evolution and development of Vietnam?s history and culture, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (13th century BC) till the last feudal dynasty ending in the mid-20th century. The following visit to the Museum of War Remnants will provide you a very partial, but riveting, perspective of the American War.

After lunch, you?ll visit the splendid old colonial buildings such as Centre Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Furthermore, the next visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, will surely captivate you with its oriental architecture and artistic values. Tour ends after 2-hour shopping at the lively Ben Thanh market, which is so closely tied to the city's life that the clock tower at its main gate has long been considered a symbol of the city. You'll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City/Vinh Long/Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, G)

After breakfast, you will be transfered to Vinh Long, a peaceful province on Co Chien river, which branches out from the Mekong. Upon arrival, you?ll take a boat trip to enjoy ?a beautiful river painting? of Cai Be floating market which was formed in the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century and bearing all the characteristics of the locals? life in the western region. Proceed to visit some fruit orchards and local cottage industries. Lunch will await you at a local house. You will also have a chance to listen to the traditional folk music "Don Ca Tai Tu" which is is operated by the local people. You?ll then stroll on the village paths to visit the local markets and enjoy some kind of famous tropical fruit such as banana, pomelo, dragon fruit and so on. Return to Vinh Long by boat and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight stay.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City/Nha Trang (B)

Your time will be your own until you'll be picked up to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Located in the southern part of central Vietnam, this coastal city is endowed with a special natural beauty, with its untouched bays, dreamy islands, white sand beaches, coral reefs, Cham historical remnants and peaceful fishing villages. With an average temperature of 26.5oC and an average 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Nha Trang?s beaches are warm all year round, making it a perfect place for a holiday. The city?s main beach is covered in fine, white sand and forms a crescent around the sparking blue water of the bay. On arrival in Cam Ranh airport, you'll be escorted to your hotel which overlooking the bay. The rest day will be free on the beach. You'll spend the night in Nha Trang.

Day 5 to Day 11: Nha Trang (B)

Your time will be your own! You'll spend the night in Nha Trang.

Day 12: Nha Trang/Ho Chi Minh City departure (B)

In the morning, you'll be picked up to the Cam Ranh airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You'll then transit for your international departure flight.

Prices per person in US$:

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Valid until September 30, 2011

Surcharge for peak season of hotels are not inclusive in the prices above.

Prices include:

• Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room.

• Return domestic flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City, including domestic flight airport taxes.

• Boats cruise as programme.

• Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.

• English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.

• Lunches and dinners, as specified, in the local restaurants.

• Government Taxes.

Price do not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax.

• Visas.

• Dinners except as specified.

• Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

• Insurance.

Hotel list for Five Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Renaissance Riverside Hotel (***** overlooking the Saigon River, Deluxe Cityview Room)

• Nha Trang: Sunrise Hotel (***** newly opened hotel, overlooking the bay, Superior Cityview Room)

Hotel list for Four Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Rex Hotel (**** in the city centre, Superior Cityview Room)

• Nha Trang: Yasaka Hotel (**** overlooking the bay, Deluxe Room)

Hotel list for Three Stars standard

• Ho Chi Minh City: Elios Hotel (*** city centre, Standard Room) or similar

• Nha Trang: Green Hotel (*** overlooking the bay, Superior Room) or similar

Hotel list for Two Stars standard 

• Ho Chi Minh City: Duc Vuong Hotel (** city centre) or similar

• Nha Trang: Vien Dong Hotel (** near the beach) or similar

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