Tour Itinerary
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Day1
HO CHI MINH CITY – ARRIVAL
Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport.Join a half day city tour. Visit War museum which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War, and is a major tourist attraction, pass by Reunification Palace which was the workplace of the President of South Vietnam & was then known as Independence Palace. Visit outside Notre Dame Cathedral (under maintenance), the spiritual and cultural crucible of the French presence in the Orient & the General Post Office, the ancient & with French colonial architecture style. Visit Ben Thanh market which is always loaded with varieties of goods, such as consumer goods, cakes and candies, food and foodstuff, and particularly high-quality fruit and vegetables Have lunch at Indian restaurant. After lunch, transfer to hotel for check in (after 02:00 PM). Free at leisure till dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
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Day 2: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH
Breakfast at hotel. Take a full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong delta, just some hours by coach from Ho Chi Minh city. My Tho is a prosperous town of 175,000 inhabitants in the Mekong delta. It is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice fields. Take a cruise on Mekong river to visit islands. Here, you can have chance to visit coconut candy workshop & to taste fresh candy- specialty. Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea & listen to Southern traditional music. Get on a small boat to discover a natural canal of Ben Tre province. Take a short walk in the coconut farm to visit a typical house in Mekong Delta. Back to big boat by rowing boat on small canal. Have lunch at Indian restaurant. Back to Ho Chi Minh city in the evening, enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
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Day 3: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – DA NANG
Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel. Leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi tunnels. Here you will have the opportunity to witness how rice paper is made and to explore the amazing labyrinth of tunnels used by the guerrillas during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh city and have lunch at Indian restaurant before transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for Da Nang flight. The flight should be taken at around 16:00 – 17:30. (not included) Arrive at Da Nang airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Free at leisure till dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Da Nang.
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Day4
DA NANG – BANA HILLS – DA NANG
Have breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bana Hills, French Village. The resort is a unique architectural work of an ancient French Villages: square, church, town, villages and hotels. Take the 20-minute cable car ride up the Bana Hills and enjoy the view of the peninsula and the lush green forests and waterfalls below and experience romantic, fine space of the ancient French architecture. Buffet lunch at Bana Hills. Take the 20-minute cable car ride down to the city. Photo taking opportunities are limitless in the picturesque backdrop of the French Village buildings before departing for Danang. Transfer back to Da Nang, visit to the Han Market and browse the stalls of this sprawling compound, seeing fresh produce and dried goods unique to the area. This is also a great place to get a glimpse of local life, watching the shoppers and vendors as they negotiate deals. Next stop is Dragon Bridge. This modern bridge crosses the Han River at the Le Dinh Duong/Bach Dang traffic circle, providing the shortest road link from the Da Nang International Airport to other main roads in Da Nang city. The bridge was designed and built in the shape of a dragon and to breathe fire each Saturday and Sunday night at 9pm. Then, have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang
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Day5
DA NANG – HOI AN – DA NANG
In the morning, visit Hoi An ancient town, the ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Trieu Chau Assembly house, 200 years old Tan Ky House & Historical museum. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Lunch will be arranged at Indian restaurant. Then, Transfer to Bach Dang dock. Take a wooden boat transferring to Cam Thanh water coconut village. Learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. Board on boat and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River. Join in local fisherman on the river and experience on round net or cast net. Learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. Explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides. Have lunch at local family house in the village. Then, transfer back to Da Nang. have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Danang.
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Day6
DA NANG – HA NOI
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang airport for Ha Noi morning flight. Pick up at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel for check-in (after 14:00). Have lunch at Indian restaurant. In the late afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem lake (Restored Sword lake) and pass by Ngoc Son temple. Situated in the heart of Hanoi, the lake got its name according to a legend story. Then, you will take the 45-minutes cyclo tour around the Old quarter through its streets which are named after the guilds that used to represent such as Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Gai (Silk Street), Hang Tre (Bamboo Street) etc. & walking through it for shopping at some places. Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day7
HA NOI – HA LONG
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour to visit some of the city’s attractions including the fascinating Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (closed on Monday & Friday,)Quan Thanh temple will be replaced), Ho Chi Minh house on stilt & One Pillar pagoda. Visit Literature temple which is regarded as the first university of Vietnam. Lunch will be arranged at Indian restaurant. Proceed to Ha Long bay, one of Vietnam’s greatest natural wonders and was recognized as World’s Natural Heritage by UNESCO. On the way, stop over at rest stop. Have a dinner at Indian restaurants. Overnight in Ha Long bay
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Day8
HA LONG BAY – HA NOI
Breakfast at hotel. Take a cruise on the emerald green waters of Ha Long among the 3,000 spectacular limestone islands, visit grottoes Thien Cung & Dau Go. The cruise ends with a fresh seafood lunch on board. Back to Hanoi after lunch time. Reach Hanoi in the later afternoon. Free at leisure. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day9
HANOI – DEPARTURE
Have breakfast at hotel. Check-out hotel (before 12:00 PM – noon time). Free at leisure. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for leaving flight. End of services.
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Inclusions :
- Hotel accommodation based on TWN sharing room with daily breakfast
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (food only). Meal budget USD 13/pax/meal.
- Transportation as specified in the itinerary.
- English speaking guide.
- Entrance fee.
- Mineral water provided: - 1 bottle of mineral water (500 ml) per pax on airport pick-up and see-off day. - 2 bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per pax per tour day
Exclusions :
- Insurance
- Visa
- Airfare e & airport taxes
- Beverages and other meals not mentioned in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (Drinks,laundry, telephone, shopping)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
- Taxes as applicable
- Optional tours.
- Compulsory tips for tour guide & driver: USD 5/pax/day
- Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion
Booking Instructions :
- Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS.
- Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favour of "Mango Holidays India Pvt Ltd"
- Tax Collection at Source (TCS) at the rate of 5% (10% if PAN not furnished) will be levied under section 206C(1G)(b) of the Income Tax Act on outbound tour services. The TCS collected will be reflected in the 26AS of the passenger in whose name invoice is raised (Lead passenger) for claiming Income Tax credit, irrespective of the person from whom payment is received. Hence the name of the person on the invoice should be confirmed at the time of booking the tour package.
- In the event of cancellation of services and refund of amount, Tax collected at source under section 206C(1G)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 shall not be refunded. The non-refunded TCS will be reflected in the 26AS of the passenger in whose name invoice is raised for claiming Income Tax credit.
- Taxes as applicable
Notes :
- Standard Check-in and check-out time of International hotels is usually 1500hrs and 1200hrs respectively
- Please note that all rooms are based on standard category
- All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking and the ‘next best’ alternative will be provided if your first choice is not available. Supplements may apply if the level required is not available
- We reserve the right to amend/increase the cost should there be an increase in fares, taxes, fuel surcharges, security taxes or any other unforeseen circumstances
- All transfer on SIC
- Child under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults - without extra bed: 65% of package cost. - with extra bed: 95% of package cost.
- Child 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost
- Black-out dates: *29 Apr – 02 May: National Day * 31 Aug – 04 Sep: National Day * Da Nang International Firework Festival (DIFF): TBA
Terms & Conditions :
- There must be minimum 2 adults traveling together at all times
- Early check-in & late checkout would be subject to availability
- For guaranteed early check in / late check out, additional 1-night cost will be applicable
- Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of trave l
- Hotel rates are not valid during trade fairs, exhibitions & special events. A surcharge will be levied
- Super peak period / Conference/ Holiday season surcharges would apply
- The tour cost is valid for Indian passport holders only
- For detailed Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy, please click on www.mangoholidays.in/terms-and-conditions/There must be minimum 2 adults traveling together at all times
- Early check-in & late checkout would be subject to availability
- For guaranteed early check in / late check out, additional 1-night cost will be applicable
- Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel
- Hotel rates are not valid during trade fairs, exhibitions & special events. A surcharge will be levied
- Super peak period / Conference/ Holiday season surcharges would apply
- The tour cost is valid for Indian passport holders only
- For detailed Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy, please click on www.mangoholidays.in/terms-and-conditions/