Ami Tourist Vietnam
Contact to Ami Tourist Logo - Vietnam tourist
Home Introduction About Us Contact Us Tour Programs FAQs Vietnam Destinations Travel tips Vietnam tourist news Vietnam flag
Tour search
Keywords


All tour  
Exact phrase
All words Any word
Tour programs

More about Viet Nam

Live Support
   
     My status

Payments
Pay with PayPal


 
Vietnam In depth   
AMI-VNINDEP01 - 20D - Viet Nam Indepth - A 20 day journey

Viet Nam Indepth - A 20 day journey through Viet Nam that introduces the many variations in language, culture, cuisine, history and natural splendour.

Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi: ( Meals : None )
 

- Pick up at Noi Bai Airport then transfer to Hotel.
- Our guide will meet you upon arrival then transfer to Hotel.
- Check in and refreshing at hotel.
- Rest of the day is at leisure.
Services: Private pick up, English speaking guide, Hotel


Day 2: Ha Noi – ( Meals: B/L/D)
 

- In the morning, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, the stilt house of Ho Chi Minh from which he conducted much of the American War, and Ba Dinh Square, where he delivered the Declaration of Independence in 1945.
- Followed by the Temple of Literature and other sites as time and inclination permit, ending at the Lake of the Restored Sword.
- Take 45 minutes cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Ha Noi to see the life of real Hanoian. Back to hotel for doing check out then transfer for dinner.
- Around 8:00 PM, transfer to the train station for the night train to Lao Cai which departs around 10:00 PM.
- Overnight in the train with private compartment.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees, cyclo tour, lunch, dinner, train ticket.


Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa:( Meals: B/ L)
 

- Arrival Lao Cai around 6:30 AM.
- Our guide will pick you up then join the car for Lao Cai. ( Private transfer if requested). Luggage store and then enjoy your breakfast.
- Today, you will join 6-7 hrs trekking throughout 4 hamlets - visit 2 different kinds of minority.
- Trek down to YlinhHo and Lao Chai village of the black H’mong people.
- After a picnic lunch, keep on alongside Muong Hoa stream, over suspension bridges to Ta Van village of the Dzay people.
- Keep trekking to Cau May (Rattan Suspension bridge) - Giang Ta Chai I.
- A standby car to return to Sapa
- Check in hotel, free and easy to stay in Sapa, enjoy Sapa by night
Services: Join in transfer, English speaking guide, , breakfast , trekking tour, picnic lunch, permit fee, hotel.


Day 4: Sapa trekking: ( Meals: B/ L )
 

- AM: Visit Cat Cat
- PM: Take a car trip to visit Ta Phin village of the Red Dao or Take a car trip up to the Heavenly
- Gate and Tram Ton pass for 360o view of Sapa and Lai Chau, visit Thac Bac waterfall
Services: Transfer , English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch, Hotel .


Day 5: Ta Phin – Can Can – Lao Cai – Ha Noi: ( Meals: B /L )
 

- AM: Drive to Bac Ba and to Can Cau market (Saturday morning only) or Bac Ha market on Sunday morning only.
- PM: Take a boat trip on Chay river to enjoy magnificent view and waterfall on both of riversides.
- Back to Lao Cai around 6:00 PM for your dinner then take the night train back to Ha Noi.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch, train ticket


Day 6: Ha Noi – Tam Coc – Ha Noi: ( Meals: B,L)
 

- Arrival Ha Noi very early in the morning.
- Guide meet you upon arrival then take you to our office for refreshing.
- After breakfast, starting your Ninh Binh one day trip for Tam Coc and more.
- Arrive Ninh Binh, row a bamboo boat entering the really hidden area on meandering untouched lanes experience you’re both sides of rice fields under high green mountains of the National special Preservation zone. Fresh air blowing from canals among green rice fields breezing on your face will make you an unforgettable excursion.
- Back to land for lunch, then take a ride throughout a rural village to Hoa Lu, on the way with photo stop if required.
- Visit Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam from the year of 968 to 1010.
- A worth visit to the two oldest ruins of Dinh and Le dynasty temples.
- Everything is enough for one day excursion with boat rowing, bicycle riding.
- Go back in Hanoi in the afternoon.
- Enjoy the water puppet show then have dinner at local restaurant before go back to hotel.
- Overnight in Ha Noi.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fee, rowing boat, bicycle, lunch , hotel.


Day 7: Ha Noi – Ha Long: ( Meals: B,L,D)
 

- After your breakfast in your Hotel, the car will pick you up and transfer you to Halong. It takes around three and half hours drive for 170 km far. You will enjoy the beautiful scene along the road, with many rice fields (in right season). A rest stop will occur on the way for refreshing where you can have a cup of coffee.
- After arriving at Ha Long, you will transfer directly to the pier for boarding. A welcome drink and cool towel is provided then you will check in for your cruise.
- Seafood lunch will be served, enjoy the meals and take a look to the bay. The area has many limestone karsts and isles with a lot of sharps in various sizes and shapes will be showed. Some activities are available for your choice as swimming, kayaking.
- A rowing boat will take you through a local fishing village. This floating village will surprise you as you can see the government office and even the floating Bank. If time permits, you will see how they cultivate the pearl. You may have the chance to bet with your luck by buying a cheap clam but hope for a beautiful pearl inside!
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, join in cruise, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, sleep on board.


Day 8: Ha Long – Ha Noi (Meals: B/L)
 

- The Day starts by a morning exercise test (‘Tai chi’) on the sun-deck. Morning swimming is also available for those who prefer it but kayaking must be booked in advance so equipment is available.
- You will have a healthy Breakfast while cruising. Today you will explore the marvelous natural landscapes. Climb the nearby mountain for to see the Surprising cave while admiring the amazing landscape.
- Back to shore around 11: 00 AM. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Ha Long.
- Arrive Ha Noi around 4:30 PM.
- That join –in car will drop you off at your hotel.
- Overnight in Ha Noi.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, Hotel.


Day 9: Ha Noi – Hue(Meals: B/L/D)
 

- After your breakfast, you will check out of the hotel then go directly to the airport for the flight to Hue.
- In the afternoon, there is a short trip to visit The King’s Tombs as Minh Mang, Tu Duc, or the Khai Dinh’ tomb.
- Dinner and overnight in Hue.
Services: Private Transfer, flight HAN- HUI, pick up, English speaking guide, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, Hotel.


Day 10: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (Meals: B/L)
 

- Morning boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Besides being one of main religion in Viet Nam, Thien Mu Pagoda has represented the Vietnamese culture and history.
- Continue to visit the Citadel.
- Back to hotel for check out and the lunch is at local restaurant.
- We will continue the journey to Danang through Hai Van Pass and Lang Co beach. The travel time on the bus is about three hours.
- Arrived Da Nang, continue your drive around 35 km to the South for Hoi An.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch, hotel.


Day 11: Hoi An: ( Meals: B,L)
 

- In the morning go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way we visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.
- Back to Hoi An for lunch.
- In the afternoon, walking tour for Hoi An Ancient town including many ancient houses, Japanese bridge.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
Services: Transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch, hotel.


Day 12 : Hoi An – Nha Trang. ( Meals: B/L)
 

- Morning free time and enjoy your stay.
- Check out at noon for lunch before transferring to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Nha Trang.
- Pick up and transfer to Hotel.
- Rest of the day is free at leisure.
- Overnight in Nha Trang.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, lunch, hotel.


Day 13: Nha Trang: ( Meals: B,L)
 

- Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there.
- Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.
- In the afternoon, a short city tour for Nha Trang, a business beach City, including some sightseeing as Ponagar Cham tower, Xom Bong Bridge, The main Church...
- In the evening, enjoy your walk along Tran Phu street, next to the beach...
- Overnight in Nha Trang
Services: Transfer, English Speaking guide, boat trip, entrance fee, lunch, hotel.


Day 14: Nha Trang - Mui Ne: ( Meals: B/L)
 

- Morning drive to Mui Ne. Around 280 km far from Nha Trang to the South.
- Arrive Mui Ne, check in hotel then free at leisure.
- Car and guide will go back to Nha Trang.
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, lunch, hotel.


Day 15: Mui Ne
 

- Free day
Services: Hotel only


Day 16: Mui Ne
 

- Free day
Services: Hotel only


Day 17: Mui Ne – Saigon: ( Meals: B/L )
 

- Check out in the morning.
- Car and our tour guide will pick you up for Saigon.
- Late lunch in Saigon
- A half day city tour in the afternoon to visit Reunification Hall, War Museum, Old Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Overnight in Saigon
Services: Private transfer, English speaking guide, lunch, Hotel.


Day 18: Saigon – Mekong one day: ( Meals: B/L)
 

- After your breakfast at the hotel, you transfer to My Tho for the tour. It takes two hours by bus from Saigon. There, you will board the boat for your trip on Tien River for seeing Thoi Son, Long, Quy and Phung islands then on to Ben Tre province located on the other side of Tien River. You will disembark the boat for a smaller rowing boat to go to small branch of the river where you will see how a peaceful life is. Follow the tour guide along to the small village road through the orchard complete with different kinds of tropical trees as jackfruit, longan. You will see plenty of coconut trees in Ben Tre area.
- The tour will show you several workshops to see how local people brew wine from rice and how they make the coconut candy. You can taste the honey bee mixed with the tea and enjoy the tropical fruits.
- Back to My Tho with lunch at Local restaurant with local cuisines. You will arrive to Saigon around 5:00 PM.
Services: transfer, English speaking guide, boat trip, entrance fees, lunch, Hotel.


Day 19: Saigon Cu Chi ( Meals: B/L)
 

- By road from your hotel to the Hoc Mon District to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, which is 70 kilometers North West of downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Cu Chi Tunnels system was created around 1948 to assist Viet Minh in their combat with the French. Building continued over the next 25years until it was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it could house up to 10, 000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, raising children. During the American War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free fire zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of tunnels have been opened up for visitors.
- Back to Saigon for lunch.
- Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Services: Transfer, English Speaking guide, boat trip, entrance fee, lunch, hotel.


Day 20 : Departure: ( B)
 

- Free until the time to transfer to the airport.
Services: Drop off, English speaking guide.



Hotel list:

Destination Hotel Website Room type
Ha Noi Medallion Ha Noi boutique Hotel. www.medallion-hanoi.com Standard
Sapa Hoilday Sapa 3* www.holidaysapa.com Deluxe mountain view.
Ha Long Emotion cruise www.halong-emotion.com
Hue Pilgrimage 4* www.pilgrimagevillage.com Village Deluxe
Hoi An Victoria Resort 4* www.victoriahotels-asia.com Superior
Nha Trang Yasaka 4* www.yasakanhatrang.com Superior
Mui Ne Little Mui Ne 3* www.littlemuine.com Standard
Saigon Majestic 5* www.majesticsaiogn.com.vn Colonial room


INCLUDED:
-  Room based on double sharing with breakfast
-  English speaking guide for the whole trip. NO tour guide accompanies you during your stay in Mui Ne
-  Private transfer. Except for Lao Cai – Sapa and for Ha Long Bay 2 days trip. ( Join –in)
-  All entrance fees as mentioned in itinerary.
-  Meals as indicated. It costs $US 10.00/ meal/ per person in average. Including one soft drink/ meal.
-  Train Ha Noi – Lao Cai – Ha Noi: by Livitrans train. 4 berths/ one compartment.
-  Join in cruise in Ha Long. Join in transfer Ha Noi – Ha Long – Ha Noi. German speaking guide is not available for this trip.
-  Local insurance: $US 1.5/ person/ day .
-  VAT Vietnamese tax.
-  Water on board.

NOT INCLUDED:
-  Travel insurance: We are strongly advised you to buy your travel insurance in your country.
-  Other flight.
-  Visa or immigration stamp. However, we can arrange visa on arrival at airport based on request.
Information needed:
1. Full name which is exactly as in passport.
2. Nationality
3. Gender
4. Date of birth
5. Passport number
6. Issued date
7. Expiry date
8. Arrival date
9. One recent photo 4x6
Price : $US18/ person as arrangement fee in average ( for single visa and one month only) . Client will pay $US 25.00/person at the customs for doing their visa upon arrival.
-  Other meals and drinks
-  Other service which is not mentioned above.
-  Personal expenses as tip, laundry, tel...


SEVERAL POINTS TO NOTE:

1. We reserve the right to replace with similar properties in the same category according to the date we receive the booking. We will advise to you accordingly with the surcharge if any. As a result, we highly appreciate if you could advise us to block rooms soonest possible to guarantee the rooms and rates.
2. All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest
3. Above itinerary is based on current checking of flight schedule. In case of flight change, the itinerary will be changed accordingly.
4. No early check in or late check out are included except indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.
5. We reserve the right to increase the transportation fare in case Vietnamese Government increased the petrol prices!



  
Go Back

 
    Member of

      
Copyright © 2002 - 2010. Ami Tourist Viet Nam. All rights Reserved.
Site map - Link exchange
Online(s): 1  
Share/Save/Bookmark