Halong Day Trip

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MVDT19

Price from: US $ Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2013

Highlights: You are a family and wish to have a time of funs and joys? You are just married couple and love to have your private cruise to enjoy your endless love? You are a group of young and dynamic friends and looking for an open air party? You are a tight budget traveler and want to find some reasonable but reliable cruises? Here the place we make your wishes come true

• Full day: Halong bay - Halong bay

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  Meals: Lunch

  8h00 Am pick up at your hotel for Halong bay by private car or shuttles bus. Arrive there after 3,5 hours and then having a good lunch. After that, getting on the boat for 4 hours cruising to visit the bay with stopover to discovery Dau Go and Thien Cung caves that are the most beautiful caves in bay with great stalactites and stalagmite. Coming back harbor by another way to see Fighting cock, Sea dog, Tortoise, Sail islands and stop for swimming in blue bay or gazing sunset on sunny day. Getting on the bus for coming back Hanoi, arrive at 20h30. The end of wonderful trip.

  
  

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Private cruise or group cruise
  - Entrance fees, 
  - Sea Food Lunch
  - English speaking guide

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Private transfer round trip
  - Insurance
  - Tips
  - Personal expenses

Central of Vietnam

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Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Tour Code: MTC21

Price from: US $ Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014

Highlights: 

• Day 1 - Hue Arrival

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  Upon arrive at Hue Airport, meet our guide and driver for welcome, pick up with private transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of time is at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

  Day 2 - Hue City Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River (B,L)

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  Start to visit the former imperial capital of Vietnam where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Take a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda. Enjoy lunch at our  local restaurant inside city. In the afternoon we continue visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Before heading back to your hotel take time to stroll around Dong Ba Market with your guide. Overnight in Hue. 

  Day 3 - Hue – Paradise Cave (B,L)

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  07.30 AM: Our guide pick you up to depart for Paradise Cave, pass DMZ of Quang Tri, the Macnamara line. Have lunch at the restaurant at Xuan Son Town. The gofl cars will take you to Paradise case in the ecological tourist zone of Paradise cave. It likes: “The Eden on the earth”. The special stalagmites, stalactises system with sparkling, mysterious beauty, out of human beings imagination. Its spectacular and magical beauty are welcome visitors to come and enjoy. Back to hotel about 6.30 PM. Overnigh in Hue.

  Day 4 - Hue – Morning transfer to Hoian (B,L)

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  After breakfast, depart Hue to Hoian. You will travel through Hai Van pass, passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea and Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. On the way, stop by to visit Marble Mountains. The five mountains consist of rock outcrops that are made of marble. Each mountain is said to represent a natural element and is named accordingly to Water, Wood, Fire, Gold and Earth. The largest is Water and has a number of grottos and caves. Arrival to Hoian, check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hoian.

  Day 5 - Hoian – My Son Tour (B,L)

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  Breakfast is served at hotel then meet our guide with private transfer to visit My Son: a World Heritage site, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, with red brick towers and sanctuaries, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor-Wat in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries.In the afternoon, you will walk to visit ancient tiny town Hoi an. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. It is time for you to go shopping or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoian.

  Day 6 - Tra Que herb village half day tour (B,L)

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  - Depart at your hotel in Hoi an at 09:00, it is time for you to experience a day of living and working with the local farmers in this village.- A tour of the organic vegetable and herb gardens can include some time working in the field if you like, or merely observing and learning about the system and the fresh ingredients.
  - Upon returning to the house, you are showed how to prepare “cooking class” with Tam Huu Spring Roll, Banh Xeo pancake (among the Hoi an specialties). After lunch, transfer back to hotel. You are free for beach relaxation in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoian.

  Day 7 - Danang Departure (B)

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  You are free till our driver transfer you from Hoian to Danang airport for your flight at 18.30. Tour ends.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 06 Nights in 3* hotel base on sharing room with breakfast
  - All land Transports as mentioned in itinerary
  - Local Experienced English speaking guide
  - Meals as mentioned in itinerary
  - Entry fees 

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Meals as not mentioned in itinerary

  - Personal expense & Travel insurance

  - Visa, Domestic & International flight tickets

  - Tips for tour guide, driver

  - Others not mentioned above

Vietnam Tour in Color 29D/28N

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Duration: 29 days/28 nights

Tour Code: MTC01

Price from: US $ Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014

Highlights: 

• Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival at 12.10 (L)

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  Upon arrival, you will be picked up & transferred to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho's final resting-palace. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first University constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.After that we will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake, see the peaceful water, and visit Ngoc Son Temple. You will back to hotel around 5PM. Overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 2 - Hanoi – Hoa Lu & Tam Coc (B/L/D)

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  8.00am - Depart from your hotel by private car to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Relaxing and walking for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc for Lunch. 1.30pm – The coach takes you to Sunny Wharf, a small dock, for a sampan boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karts formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to the boat and making your way back to the dock (1 hour). The coach back to Tam Coc village. Overnight in Ninh Binh

  Day 3 - Ninh Binh – Mai Chau (B,L,D)

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  Mai Chau is the heart of a beautiful valley. It is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. The modern village is an unappealing sprawl. Howrver, as you emerge on the rice fields and rural living, it is transformed into a real paradise. It’s a stunning area, and most people here are ethnic White Thai who stay in hatched-roof stilted houses on split bamboo floors and will be wonderful experience for your Vietnam Tours.8h00: pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. We will drive our own way through villages, valleys of Ha Tay and Hoa Binh province. Lunch break at Hoa Binh town, visit Hoa Binh Hydro power- the biggest one in Viet Nam. Then continue the road up hills to Kun pass that offering spectacular views over the valleys and mountains. Arrive in Lac village of the Thai people in Mai Chau. Check in a still house then take a short walk around. After dinner, you can have chance to join the traditional dance of the White Thai people, taste Ruou Can - the special wine of the local made from rice and a kind of tree leaves. Overnight in Thai’s house on stilts.

  Day 4 - Mai Chau – Son La (B,L,D)

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  After breakfast, we drive to Son La and stop in Moc Chau to experience hundreds of giant grass farm for cows, You will know why this is the biggest milk center in Vietnam, continue driving to Son La and enjoy the view of the Northern mountains. Arrive in Son La at noon, check in hotel before visit “Son La prison" in the French war. Walk around the town and stay overnight in Son La.

  Day 5 - Son La – Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)

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  Drive to Dien Bien Phu. Visit very primitive village of the Black Thai village that you can see the very basic conditions of life. Continue to biggest daily hill tribe market in Thuan Chau, You will have great opportunity to see different ethnic groups, local fruits, food, but it will be much more beautiful experience when reaching to the top of historical and amazing Pha Din Pass. It is time to take photos and listen to stories, especially about the French war, Visit another Green H’Mong village right there. Lunch in Tuan Giao . Continue our drive to Dien Bien. Stay overnight in a hotel in Dien Bien.

  Day 6 - Dien Bien Phu – Muong Lay (B,L,D)

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  In the morning, visit of the museum and sites of Dien Bien Phu. Drive to Lai Chau and visit a village of the Black Dao People, if lucky, you will see an art of hair make-up of the old ladies-really something to admire. Walk along Da River before getting to your hotel that located in very lovely quiet town. Stay overnight in Muong Lay.

  Day 7 - Muong Lay – Sapa (B,L,D)

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  Drive to Sa Pa. During your way, you will see many different ethnic villages of the Lao, Lu, Black Dao, Tien Dao, Day, Red H’mong before driving up to the highest pass of Vietnam- Hoang Lien Son. Stop over on the top that called “Heaven Gate” for a wonderful view down to amazing valley and FanXiPan-the highest mount in Indochina (Roof of Vietnam). You also visit “Silver Waterfall”-the nicest one in the area before getting to your hotel in Sapa.

  Day 8 - Bac Ha Market – Ban Pho Village - Sapa (B,L, D)

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  After having early breakfast in the morning we drive to Bac Ha Market. It takes us 2.5 hour driving to get there.This is the largest market in the region, a place where many ethnic groups gather to buy and sell, eat and drink together. There are 10 minority groups in the Bac Ha region. You can buy homemade handicrafts and clothes. In the afternoon we will have a 2 hour trek to Ban Pho village (Flower H'Mong people). In the village we can have a look in their house and understand little more about their lifestyle and traditional customs. Especially, we can try homemade wine from corn. Then, back to Sapa and spend the night at hotel in Sapa.

  Day 9 - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van - Night train back to Hanoi (B,L,D)

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  Sapa is the Queen of the Mountains, overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides. Sapa Tour is gateway to another world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes. It is definitely a great choice for Vietnam Tours maker to arrange Vietnam Culture Tours, Vietnam Trekking Tours, and Vietnam Homestay Tours... After breakfast, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours by driving to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Late afternoon, your tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai Station to catch the night train back to Hanoi. Stay overnight on the train.

  Day 10 - Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)

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  In the early morning, we will arrival in Hanoi. You will be transferred to a hotel for breakfast.
  - 08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta.
  - 10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break
  - 12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time
  - 12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure. Welcome drink will be served
  - 13h00: Lunch is served while cruising through the bay
  - 15h30: Visit exciting Cua Van fishing village. The village is free of busy roads and streets, electric lights, houses and high rise buildings. Instead, there are only herds of little boats and rafts. You will have the chance to discover the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen.
  - 16h30: Enjoy kayaking or swimming (if the weather permits).
  - 17h00: Back on board and continue cruising to Drum Cave (Hang Trong) to dock.
  - 19h00: Dinner is served.
  - 21h00: Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar or enjoy some night fishing.Relax and spend a romantic night on Glory Cruise

  Day 11 - Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B,L,D)

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  - 07h30: Start the day with an International breakfast
  - 08h30: Transfer to another boat for Lan Ha Bay excursion.
  - 10h00: Guided kayaking, swimming & snorkeling at Three Peach Beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by turquoise water.
  - 12h00: Fresh seafood lunch is served onboard or enjoy Barbeque on beach if the weather permitted.
  - 13h30: Continue on to discover Ho Ba Ham Islet, the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and bordering the Gulf of Tonkin.
  - 14h30: Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoonPossibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel carved under a limestone mountain (time and weather permitting).
  - 16h00: Cruise back to Glory Cruises
  - 19h00: Sumptuous seafood set-dinner onboard
  - 21h00: Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program
  Overnight aboard

  Day 12 - Halong Bay – Hanoi – Late flight to Danang (B,L)

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  - 07h00: Coffee and tea will be served
  - 08h00: Continue cruising
  - 08h15: Visit splendid Sung Sot Cave
  - 09h00: Check out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, fishing villages, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail Island.
  - 09h30: Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back through Halong Bay to the pier
  - 11h30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say goodbye to the crew.
  - 12h00: Return from Halong to Hanoi.
  - 14h00: Stop over in Dong Trieu town to visit a ceramics workshop.
  - 16h00: Arrive in HanoiThen, transfer to airport for late flight to Danang. Pick up and transfer to Hoian for check in. Overnight in Hoian.

  Day 13 - Hoian – My Son Tour (B,L)

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  After breakfast, we will go to the My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. My Son is interesting Vietnam Tours for the ones who want to learn about Vietnam History, Vietnam Culture, and Vietnam Architecture.Drive back to Hoi An, we end today in beautiful Hoi An Tour with the visit to the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colorful riverside market. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

  Day 14 - Hoian Free day (B)

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  Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Cua Dai beach. Stay overnight in Hoi An.

  Day 15 - Hoian – Transfer to Hue (B,L)

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  After breakfast, leave Hoi An for Hue- the last imperial capital of Vietnam, is well-known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and surrounding hills. En route have a look at the famous My Khe beach and visit Cham Museum which contains the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Upon arrival in Hue, check into a hotel and free at leisure. Stay overnight in Hue.

  Day 16 - Hue City Tour – Transfer back to Danang for late flight to Ho Chi Minh (B,L)

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  Hue is one of places which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Then, transfer back to Danang airport for late flight to Ho Chi Minh. Pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 17 - Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels (B,L)

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  After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province in the west of Vietnam. At Tay Ninh, visit the incredible Cao Dai Great Temple with architecture that could have come straight from a Walt Disney fantasy and where all the major faiths of the world blend together in a unique religious cocktail. In the afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels- an underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence where you will understand more about the Vietnam War or American War, a must see Vietnam Tour for any tourists to learn about Vietnam both in the past and in the present. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 18 - Mekong Delta with Mekong Eyes Cruise: Panorama River Cruise (B, L,D)

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  08.00: Pick-up at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh and transfer by shuttles bus.
  11.30: Boarding of the cruise vessel and check-in
  12.00: Panorama cruise and lunch on board
  16.00: Guided walk to a rural village or through the lush greens of orchards and rice paddies
  17.00: Return to the boat for refreshment and to enjoy the sunset on the top deck
  19.00: Dinner on board, night on board

  Day 19 - Life on the water and floating markets (B,L,D)

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  06.30: Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
  08.30: Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Be floating market
  10.00: Walk in Cai Be or bicycle trip around Cai Be
  12.00: Panorama cruise and lunch on board
  16.00: Afternoon walk or massage on board
  19.00: Dinner on board, night on board

  Day 20 - An exotic world of its own – Ho Chi Minh (B,L)

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  06.30: Morning cruise and morning tea break served until 08.30
  08.30: Excursion on a long sampan to Cai Rang floating market
  11.00: Return to the boat for the brunch
  12.00: Departure to Ho Chi Minh
  ~ 16.00: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 21 - Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Late flight to Nhatrang (B,L)

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  This morning, you will visit: The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city, then visit: War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture, visit Ben Thanh Market.... then transfer to airport for flight to Nhatrang. Pick up and transfer to Nhatrang hotel for check in. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Nhatrang.

  Day 22 - 27 - Nhatrang free day (B)

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  You are have 6 free day to enjoy Nhatrang beach. Overnight in Nhatrang.

  Day 28 - Nhatrang – Flight back to Ho Chi Minh (B)

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  You are free time till our driver transfer you to airport for flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon on arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

  Day 29 - Ho Chi Minh Departure

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  Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorial Vietnam Holiday until our private guide will see you off at the airport with the sincere thanks for traveling with us. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam Tours with Minmax and look forward to organizing your coming Vietnam Tours.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  * 15 nights accommodation in hotel basing on sharing twin/double room
  * 01 night accommodation in home stay.
  * 04 nights accommodation on cruise in Mekong Detla and Halong Bay basing on sharing twin/double cabin
  * 01 night accommodation on train basing on sharing 4 berths cabin
  * Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
  * Local English-speaking experience guides
  * All meals as per program mentioned

  The Tour Exclusion:

  *Transportation
  * 06 nights accommodation at hotel in Nhatrang. (on 20,21,22,23,24,25,26 July)
  * Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program.
  * Visa, domestic and international flights with airport taxes.
  * Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Laos Explorer 8D/7N

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Duration: 8 days/7 nights

Tour Code: MTC09

Price from: US $ Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014

Highlights: 

• Day 1 - Vientiane On Arrival

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  Upon arrival at the airport in Vientiane (Laos), you will be welcomed by our guide with private and transferred direct to the hotel in Vientiane for c.in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. At night: overnight in Hotel in Vientian (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin View Room)

  Day 2 - Vientian Explorer (B/L/D)

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  Morning BKF at hotel, we start to see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. Then prepare for lunch. After lunch we heading to visit the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane 's own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening return to hotel for overnight in Hotel in Vientiane (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin View Room)

  Day 3 - Vientian – Afternoon Fly to Luang Prabang (B/L/D)

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  After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market, then afternoon our guide transfer you to airport to catch domestic flight to Luang Prabang. . Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia . The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. Upon arrive Luang Prabang, welcome and pick up direct to hotel in Luang Prabang for c.in. The rest of the day is at your’s leisure. At night: overnight in hotel in Luang Prabang (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin View Room)

  Day 4 - Luang Prabang Explorer (B/L/D)

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  At 8.00 AM start tour visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Hotel in Luang Prabang (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin View Room)

  Day 5 - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Kuangsi Water Fall (B/L/D)

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  After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city's oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the pools or walk along the forest paths, return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon and continue to Ban Phanom, a well known weaving village, return to the city by late evening, for observing the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Hotel in Luang Prabang (Basing on Deluxe Double/ Twin Room)

  Day 6 - Luang Prabang / Xiang Khouang (B, L,D)

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  After breakfast, transfer to Phonesavanh the new capital city of Xieng Khouang Province. Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. The Plain of Jars consists of a large area extending around Phonesavanh, where several hundred huge jars of unknown origin have been scattered about in over a dozen groupings.Overnight in Phonesavanh.

  Day 7 - Xiang Khouang / Luang Prabang (B/L/D)

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  After breakfast, stroll through the bustling Phonesavanh market, where the hill tribes of the surroundings gather daily to trade their goods, especially venison. Continue to the site 1 and site 2 of the Plain of Jars, located 10 kms from Phonesavanh with over 300 jars. Then excursion by car to Luang Prabang.Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

  Day 8 - Luang Prabang – Departure Day (B)

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  Morning BKF at hotel then our guide and driver for pick up and transfer private car/minivan direct back to Luang PrabangInternational Airport for morning flight back to Bang Kok (Thailand). End of your holiday in Laos.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  » 07-nights accommodation in hotels, basing in Deluxe Double/Twin View Room with daily Buffet BKF.

  » Transfer by private air-conditioned car, van or boat as itinerary provided» All private airport services (pick up & drop off) in new modern car

  » Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee

  » Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of Laos country

  » All meals as per program mentioned: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner

  » All admission fees as program & private boat trip

  » Taxes, service charges

  The Tour Exclusion:

  » Transportation

  » Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program

  » Flight ticket

  » Visa to Laos

  » Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Vietnam's Elegance 10D/9N

This trip is designed to cover most of the Vietnam’s highlights. You will go through the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. This is a small group tour – there will never be more than 15 persons per group. Besides admiring sights in famous cities of Vietnam, this tour is great opportunity to learn about the Vietnamese culture and take away a feeling for the warmth of welcome from Vietnamese local people, for whom a smile is never far away.  Let us organize your trip and give you the best recommendations. We are here for you.

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Duration: 10 days/9 nights

Tour Code: MTC012

Price from: US $ Pax

Tour Valid: December 31th, 2014

Highlights: 

• Day 1 - Arrive in Hanoi

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  Arrive in Hanoi, welcome by Min Max Travel’s guide and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner at the hotel & overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 2 - Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Hanoi (B, L)

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  A 70km drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Vietnam's first capital, Hoa Lu. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, take a sampan on a river through the rice paddies to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place's other name, 'Halong on Land'. Climb up to the Bich Dong Pagoda, which offers a scenic view of the surrounding countryside.

  Day 3 - Hanoi (B,L)

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  A full day city tour of Vietnam's capital. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Quanh Thanh Temple, and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake. After lunch in town, visit the Museum of Ethnology and end the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword and a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. Enjoy Water Puppet show, back to hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

  Day 4 - Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise (B, L,D)

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  Pick up at your hotel or residence in Hanoi by Min Max Travel’s car and drive to Halong City. We go through the scenic countryside. Stopover on the way to refresh. Arriving in Halong boat pier at around 12: 30. Welcome on Luxury Cruise and set sails through the Bay while lunch is served. Then visit the magical Bay where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like a dragon’s teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a spectacular view of the Bay dotted with the Luxury Cruise golden sails, and go swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. In the afternoon, other choices for kayaking or simply taking a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on the Luxury Cruise, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later, unwind at fantastic restaurant. If the weather permits, a short night cruise could bring you a nice discovery of the sea life by night.

  Day 5 - Halong Bay – Hanoi / Danang – Hoi An (B,L)

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  6h30: Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or enjoy a morning view of the Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. From here, we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. A tasty breakfast will be served at 7:30. After that, take an opportunity to visit beautiful limestone grotto.
  9h30: Return on board for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.Min Max Travel's car pick you up and transfer you back to Hanoi for flight to Danang - Hoian. Arrival to Danang, transfer to Hoian. Overnight in Hoian. 

  Day 6 - Hoi An – Hue (B, L)

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  Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market. After lunch, leave Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through Danang before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Arrive in Hue in the late afternoon and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hue.

  Day 7 - Hue (B, L)

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  Visit the former imperial capital of Vietnam. A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River, then visit Hue's best-known religious site- Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon, visit the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue

  Day 8 - Hue / Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

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  Transfer to Hue Airport after breakfast for the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. A full day city tour takes in the city's bustling Chinatown and begins with a visit to the Thien Hau Temple. From there, you will take a cyclo ride. It’s the most appropriate and unusual way to explore Cholon, literally meaning 'big market'. The ride will take you to the lively Binh Tay Market. Then visit a lacquer ware factory to witness workers continuing a Vietnamese ancestral tradition. After lunch, visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, you will go on foot (the car will be available at all times) to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. After this historical visit, enjoy some wonderful ice cream at Fanny's- a quaint little parlor with a French atmosphere before exploring the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street.

  Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

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  Depart to Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta. Board the Cai Be Princess junk boat and start the tour with the visit of the colourful Cai Be floating market. Follow with a visit of some local home factories that produce rice paste, rice pop corn, and coconut candies. Cruise then to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through large networks of meandering rivers, crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Have lunch at a fruit orchard then cruise to Vinh Long and discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Back to Ho Chi Minh City and overnight night in Ho Chi Minh.

  Day 10 - Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)

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  Departure day. At leisure for shopping until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight. 

  The Tour Inclusion:

  • Vietnam visa processing
  • 3* Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
  • English speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Welcome gift (map of Vietnam and main cities)
  • Purified water and wet towel
  • Internal flights: Hanoi - Danang; Hue - Ho Chi Minh (by Vietnam Airlines – economy class)

  The Tour Exclusion:

  • Vietnam visa stamping fee
  • Any kind of drinks
  • International airport departure taxes
  • International flights to Hanoi/from Saigon
  • Camera/video entrance fees
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)