SCENIC VIETNAM

5 Nights / 6 Days

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam

Our English speaking guide will meet and welcome you at Noi Bai international airport.
Transfer you to Hanoi downtown for check in. Check in time is 14:00.
The rest of day is free time at leisure.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, water, hotel

Day 2: Hanoi, visit the hidden heritage and cyclo to see The Old Quarter
Depart at 8:00 AM from your hotel by van. We begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum and residential grounds learning about his great life. Next stop is the
nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University. Here we also have a
chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, choose from one of the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi
(Museum of Ethnology, Women´s Museum, History Museum or QuanThanh Temple). We
then take a cyclo trip around HoanKiem Lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter. This is
your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoi an life and Vietnamese culture. We can help
you to get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would rather just spend the
evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Tour finishes at about 4:30 PM. Dinner on
your own. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, Vietnam cyclo ride, breakfast, lunch, hotel.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long, welcome on the boat (SIC)

Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a shared van (about 4 hours) from your
hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin
before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore
the magic Bai Tu Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. Relax at our
secluded island-beach. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful
sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, boat / junk, all meals, permits.
Day 4: Explore Bai Tu Long bay – Hanoi – flight to Ho Chi Minh (SIC)
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with
towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the
locals of the bay. Have brunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Hit the
road back to Ha Noi.
Upon arrival Ha Noi center, our driver picks up and transfers without guide to Hanoi airport
for flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for
check in. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, boat / junk, breakfast, brunch, hotel.

Day 5: Cu chi tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city tour full day

Get started at 8:30 AM from your hotel venturing out to the Cu Chi countryside. See what
life was like for the guerrilla warriors who lived and fought underground during the war.
Crawl through 50 m of the 200 km tunnel system below. This morning you also pay a visit to
a rice paper workshop.
In the afternoon see the real HCM City through the eyes of a local. Visit the bustling Cho Lon
market and a hidden Chinese pagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post
Office, and City Hall. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, water, breakfast, lunch, hotel.

Day 6: HCM departure

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping.
Then we transfer you without guide to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope
to see you again soon!
Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast.
COSTS ($US): For private tour and group tour for Ha Long Bay with twin/double sharing
room

Group size 2-3

RS. 40,000/- PP
Cost per person for 3 stars hotels
RS. 47,000/- PP
Cost per person for 4 stars hotels

Cost per person for 5 stars hotels RS. 67,000/- PP

Extra cost for flight ticket Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh: $US97/ticket.
Extra cost for Visa approval letter: $US12/pax/single entry
Tipping Policy: 3$ per person/ day
(The airfare can be changed at the booking time)

HOTEL LIST:

3* Hotel:
Places Hotel
Ha Noi Adamas Hotel

Ha Long Majestic Cruise

Ho Chi Minh Ambassador Hotel

4* Hotel:
Places Hotel
Ha Noi Flower Garden Hotel

Ha Long Majestic Legend Cruise

Ho Chi Minh Aristo Hotel

5* Hotel:
Places Hotel
Ha Noi Oriental Jade Hotel

Ha Long Starlight Cruise

Sai Gon Grand Hotel

S.S is used for Single Supplement: a surcharge added to the cost per person when one wants
to have her/his own room.

Costs are $US NET, 3% surcharge if pay by credit card. Other surcharges might be applied
such as Tet holidays.

Exclusion: Visa, Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips
are welcome!

LEGAL ASPECTS
Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without
prior notice. Please click here for more information.

ORGANISATION
Transportation schedule: Please be aware that flight times, trains, hotels and other services
are subject to availability. When flights/trains are cancelled or delayed, Footprint will
endeavour to secure alternative arrangements of similar value. Hotel, flight and train details
will be updated once the booking is confirmed (your confirmation e-mail).
Tour guide: English speaking guides (on sites)
Closed sites: Some sites might be closed during the time you visit Vietnam (e.g. the HCM
mausoleum in Hanoi is closed on Mondays and Fridays). Please consult with your travel
agent if you want to have further information concerning this issue.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel: We use 3,4,5star standard hotels, twin shared room (s). Upgrade is available on
request. Check – in: 14:00; out: 12:00 noon. Early check in if it is subject to availability.

TRANSPORT
Car/Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.

FOOD
Meals: Vietnam foods and seafood’s. If you have any allergies, special requests or if you are
on a special diet please let us know. We will arrange it for you in advance.

SUSTAINABILITY
Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!

PREPARATION OF THE CUSTOMER

What to Bring: Passport, change of clothes, sunglasses and hat, toiletries, sunblock, insect
repellent, flashlights, good sport shoes, personal first aid kit and medicines, small VND notes
for buying drinks. If you feel the need then sleeping bags and a cable lock for your bags is
recommended.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was
accurate at the time of writing.