• Bookings and more details.

The new Rainbow Homestay in Hanoi is now open.

So why not come and visit and stay for a while in Hanoi and explore this amazing city from ancient buildings, modern facilities, gay nightlife and much more.

Your local host will help you to discover Vietnamese cuisine just at your doorstep and help organise trips so that you can explore more of Vietnam.

The modern homestay you can simply walk to the local markets or a short taxi ride or bus trip to the tourist attractions.

From US$35 single / US$45 double includes self serve breakfast.

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28 February to 7 March

Package includes:

• Airfare from Vietnam
• Seven nights accommodation in Sydney (3 star)
• Round Ticket Transfer from Sydney International Airport to your Hotel
• Mardi Gras Party Tickets – 6 March 2011
• Mardi Gras Parade Stand Tickets (optional or watch free)
• Assistance with other tickets and events
• Assistance with public transport so you can explore Sydney, Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach and much more.
• Weekly travel pass so you can use all of Sydney public transport – buses, trains and ferries.
• Assistance with information on gay bars, beaches and other information.
• Local contact for any questions/assistance
• Extra nights/add ons if desired

Itinerary

• Monday 28 – Arrive Sydney and bus to hotel
• Tuesday 1 – Free day to Explore Sydney – optional dinner in Newtown and visit the Imperial Hotel.
• Wednesday 2 – Free day to explore Sydney
• Thursday 3 – Free day to explore Sydney – optional dinner in Surry Hills and then visit Oxford St.
• Friday 4 – Explore Sydney, local dinner then visit the gay bars.
• Saturday 5 – Mardi Gras Parade and Party
• Sunday 6 – Mardi Gras Party then recovery parties.
• Monday 7 – Bus to airport and depart Sydney

Explore Sydney Options

We will provide you with a train/bus/ferry pass which will allow you access to explore the city at your leisure.  Here are some ideas.

• Take a ferry from downtown Sydney to Manly and see the Opera House and bridge from the water
• Take a ferry to Watson Bay and discover South Heads and one of Sydney’s gay beaches
• Take a train to explore the Blue Mountains
• Take a bus to Newtown and discover the diverse range of restaurants
• Take a bus to Bondi Beach – Sydney’s most famous beach.
• Ask us how and we will give you a detailed itinerary of how to get to any place in Sydney

Contact us now

(Duration: 09 days/ 08 nights)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay

Morning: Pick up at Noi Bai Airport, to Ha Long City.

12:00       Have lunch on the way to Ha Long

15:30       Arrive Ha Long, check in to hotel, relax and have dinner at hotel. In the  evening guests can go to Tuan Chau Resort or take a walk along Bai Chay Beach.

Day 2: Ha Long – Dau pagoda (or Pen Tower pagoda) – Ha Noi

07:00       Breakfast and check out of hotel.

07:30       Depart for the Ship Stop, see Ha Long Bay with Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Fighting Chicken Islands, and Stone Dog Island.

12:00       Have lunch.

12:30       Come back to Ha Noi, on the way crossing to Dau Pagoda or Tower Pagoda.

18:00       Arrive Ha Noi, check in at hotel, have dinner and free time.

Day 3: Ha Noi City Tour

07:00     Breakfast.

08:00       Pick-up for sightseeing in Ha Noi Capital with Ho Chi Minh Mousoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Literature Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, West Lake Sight–seeing.

12:00       Have lunch at West Lake Boat Restaurant.

14:00       Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Jade Mountain Temple, Sword Lake, and Tortoise Tower.

19:00       Have dinner and go to Ha Noi station, catch the train to Lao Cai.

Day 4: Sapa

05:00       Arrive Lao Cai Station, pick-up by car to Sapa Town and check in to hotel. Relax and have lunch at hotel. After Lunch, take a visit to Dragon Mounth Mountain, Orchid Garden, Haven Gate, Cloud Ground.

19:00       Have dinner and visit Love Market of H’Mong people (only on Saturday evenings)

Day 05: Sapa – Ha Noi

07:00       Have breakfast at the hotel.

08:00       Walking tour to see Cat Cat Village with Special culture of H’Mong people, visit the water and electrical factory which was built during the first 20th century, plus more  points of interest.

12:00       Have lunch and check out of the hotel.

15:00       Return to Lao Cai Station and catch the train to Ha Noi at 7:00 P.M

Overnight on train.

Day 06: Ha Noi  – Bat Trang Ceramical Village

04:30     Arrive Ha Noi Station, check in hotel and relax. After having lunch, go to see Bat Trang Ceramical village, shopping, and make your own ceramic product .

17:00    Have dinner and listen to Quan Ho Bac Ninh––Vietnamese Folk song in Bac Ninh Prov.

20:00       Return to Ha Noi or overnight at Bac ninh (Phounix Hotel)

Day 07: Ha Noi  – Ba Be Lake

05:30       Leave for Three Lake (Bac Can Prov) from Ha Noi.

11:30        Check in to hotel and have lunch.

After  lunch, take a boat ride to see Three Lakes, crossing to Ba Goa Island,  Sim Island, and more.

19:00       Overnight at Three Lake Resort and see ethnic minority culture show.

Day 08:  Ba Be Lake – Cao Bang – Ban Doc Water Fall.

06:30       Have breakfast and go to Ban Doc water fall (Cao Bang, 160km from Ba Be Lake). Have lunch along the way.

After lunch, see  Ban Doc waterfall, a majestic waterfall on the national side between  Viet Nam and  China.

16:00       Return to Cao Bang town and overnight there.

Day  09: Cao Bang – Ha Noi

06:00        Have breakfast and return to Ha Noi. Have lunch along the way.

Arrive  Ha Noi, walking tour of Ha Noi old town.

19:00       Have dinner and go to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city

Trip Includes:

• A four star hotel with two people per room
• Full transportation by car/bus
• English Speaking Guide
• Entrance fees, boat and train trips

Trip Excludes:

• Airport taxes
• International/domestic airfare
• Personal expenses
• Single room supplement
• All other services not mentioned above including beverages

Please contact us now to obtain the best price for this great tour or inquire about a custom made tour.

Duration: 14days/13nights

Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap (B, L, D)

Arrive at Siem Riep airport, pick-up and transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon visit the famous Temple Angkor Wat and  enjoy  the sunset view from the top of BakHeng Hill. Overnight in Siem Riep.

Day 2: Siem Reap (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Angkor Thom to visit the South Gate, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and  Phi Mean Akas temple. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Angkor Ruins, Thommanom, Chao Say Tevoda, Takeo, Ta Prom, Banteay Kdey, and Sras Srang until Sunset. Have dinner at local restaurant with Apsaras show. Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 3: Siem Reap – Sai Gon (B, L, D)

In the morning embark boat for a cruise along Mekong River and discover local people on the banks of the river. Have lunch in restaurant and transfer to Siem Reap airport for flight to Sai Gon. Arrive in Tan Son Nhat Airport, pick up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 4: Sai Gon – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – Sai Gon (B, L, D)

Leave Sai Gon for Tay Ninh Province. Arrive in Tay Ninh, transfer to Ba Den Mountain and ride the cable car. Have lunch, then visit Tay Ninh Great Temple belonging to the Cao Dai sect. The official symbol Cao Dai is “Divine Eye”. Apart from the worship of the Divine Eye, Cao Dai followers also worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Laotze and Buddha. Return to Sai Gon with stops to visit Cu Chi tunnel and Ben Duoc Temple. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 5: Sai Gon – Mekong Delta (B, L, D)

Leave Sai Gon for Cai Be of Thien Giang Province. Arrive in Cai Be for boat cruise  to enjoy the views of the riverbanks of the Mekong Delta. Stops to visit Ca Be floating market, discover local people of denizen Mekong Delta. Continue to visit Binh Hoa Phuoc Island. Also visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and Dong Tam snack farm before returning to Sai Gon. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 6: Sai Gon – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)

In the morning, breakfast at hotel then take a Sai Gon tour with visits to the post office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and shopping in the Ben Thanh market. Transfer to tan Son Nhat airport for flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang Airport, pick-up and transfer to Hoi An. Arrive in Hoi An for hotel check-in.

Day 7: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel, take a car and depart to My Son Holy Land of the Kingdom of Cham Pa. Return to Hoi An, have lunch at restaurant in Hoi An. In the afternoon, Hoi An tour with visits to Phung Hung Old House, Phuc Kien Temple, Trieu Chau Temple, and Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel, check-out hotel, leave Hoi An to Hue, with stops along the way to visit Marble Mountain, Non Nuoc tourist area, and then visit Son Tra Peninsula with option here to swim in the sea. Continuing to Hue  you will cross Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach. Arrive in Hue, check-in hotel. Overnight in Hue

Day 9: Hue (B, L, D)

In the morning take a boat cruise along  Huong River, sightseeing in the Village Kim Lien, with a stop over to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and mausoleum’ of Minh Mang. Lunch on-board the  boats. In the afternoon discover the Imperial Citadel—another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site—and watch Hue Royal Music.  Overnight in Hue.

Day 10: Hue – Quang Binh – Phong Nha – Ke Bang (B, L, D)

Depart Hue to Quang Binh province. Arrive at Quang Binh, check-in at Resort. In the afternoon, take boat excursion to Phong Nha Grotto cruising on the Son River. The natural beauty of Phong Nha—Ke Bang has been praised and first recognized as the World Heritage by UNESCO. Return to resort for free time to swim in the sea. Overnight in Quang Binh.

Day 11: Quang Binh – Hue – Ha Noi (B, L, D)

Breakfast at resort. Depart Quang Binh for  Hue with stop-overs to visit the Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, and Quang Tri Citadel. Arrive in Hue, visit the Dong Ba market and Trang Tien Bridge. Then transfer to Phu Bai airport for flight to Ha Noi. Arrive in Ha Noi, pick- up and transfer to hotel.Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 12: Ha Noi City Tour (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel. Ha Noi is the capital of Viet Nam, center of culture, politics, economy, and trade of the whole country, located in the Red River Delta. Take a Ha Noi Tour with visits to the West Lake, One-Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Quan Thanh Temple. In the afternoon, visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, Hoan Kien Lake and discover 36 Districts of Ha Noi with street sightseeing by Pedicab. In the evening, watch a water puppet show. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 13: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)

Depart Ha Noi for Ha Long Bay of Quang Ninh Province. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Nature Heritage site. Embark boat for excursion along the Ha Long Bay with visit and short swim at Sung Sot Grotto, Trinh Nu cave. Overnight in the boats.

Day 14: Ha Noi (B, L, D)

Free morning, then transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight departures. End of tour.

Trip included:

• Accommodation twin sharing room with daily American Buffet Style Breakfast (3 star hotel or resort)
• Meals as described in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, D = Dinner)
• All transfers within the journey, including pick-up & drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
• Domestic economy class flights (with Vietnam Airlines)
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• English, French speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
• Purified water and wet towel

Trip excluded:

• Visa stamping fees
• International flights & airport taxes (if applicable)
• Other meals that are not indicated in the itineraries

Additional Information:

• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
• Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.

Please contact us now to obtain the best price for this great tour or inquire about a custom made tour.

For gay and lesbian golfers who is the ideal opportunity to explore Vietnam and discover it culture, people and amazing golfing facilities.

Duration : 18days/17nights

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Ha Noi (L, D)
Arrive at Ha Noi airport, transfer and check–in to hotel
Ha Noi tour: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, one-pillar Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, city tour by bicycle. In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet show.
Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Ha Noi – Ninh Binh Province – Tam Coc – Bich Dong (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, then visit the literature temple.
Leave Ha Noi to Ninh Binh. Hoa Lu was one of the old capitals of Vietnam during the 10th century. Visit commemorative temple dedicated to King Dinh. Excursion by boat on the river which curves between karstic hills and the rice plantations in the marvelous landscape known as the ‘Bay of Long Ha Terrestrial’. Then visit the three Bich Dong pagodas located on the hillside. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)
Leave Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, which is one of the marvels of the world and includes hundreds of historical, cultural, and natural relics. Explore Ha Long Bay’s magic caves and limestone formations by boat. The natural beauty of Ha Long Bay has been acclaimed and was first recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Lunch, dinner, and overnight aboard the boat.

Day 4: Ha Long – Ha Noi (B, L, D)
Spend the morning viewing the spectacular scenery of Bai Tu Long Beach, visit Driftwood Grotto and some magic caves. Back to land and return to Ha Noi by car. In the evening, enjoy a water puppet show—a very specific characteristic of the northern culture in Viet Nam. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 5: Ha Noi – King’ S Island Golf Dong Mo – Ha Noi (B, L, D)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depart to King’s Island Golf course at Dong Mo of Ha Tay. Legend has it that a furious Water Genie unleashed violent winds and torrential rains in an attempt to destroy the entire kingdom. To stop this onslaught, a Mountain Genie rose up the Ba VI Mountains and forged a series of dams against the raging waters. By dawn the next day calm prevailed and the vengeful Water Genie had been defeated. Enjoy lunch here, then return to the capital Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 6: Ha Noi – Hue (B, L, D)
Transfer to Noi Bai airport for a flight to Hue. The old city of  Hue  holds a very special place in the history of Viet Nam with its old citadel, palace, and mausoleums of the Kings and Lords of the Nguyen Dynasty. Transfer to hotel. Visit tomb of  Tu Duc (ruled 1848 – 1883). Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: Hue City (B, L, D)
In the morning, take a boat along Huong River to experience the beautiful scenery of Hue. On the way, visit Thien Mu Pagoda with a 21 meter high octagonal tower. This Pagoda is regarded as the symbol of  Hue and is typical architecture of the period. Then take a tour around Kim Long village—this is a town where the old mandarins of the empire lived—then visit an old officer’s house of the Nguyen Dynasty plus the Dong Ba market. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Imperial Enclosed City of Hue and watch Hue Royal Music that was honored and recognized by UNESCO as a World Culture Heritage. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)
Depart Hue to Da Nang, this region is in the heart of central Viet Nam where many temples and towers from the Champa Kingdom are still standing and visible today. It is also the best way to see Cham Museum. Depart for Hoi An. Experience the historic coastal riverside of Hoi An which has been known to travelers since the middle of the last millennium when it was a major port of call for merchants from Japan, China, Holland, and even Arabia. Visit a silk and sedge mat manufacturer where you can discover how these crafts are made. Visit the city including the central market, the 200 year old Tan Ky House, Japanese Bridge, and Phuc Kien Temple. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 09: Hoi An – Nha Trang City (B, L, D)
Leave Hoi An to Nha Trang. On the way you will visit the towns of  Tuy Hoa and Quy Nhon, plus time at Dai Lanh beach—one of the most beautiful beaches of Viet Nam. Arrive in Nha Trang, Check-in hotel.
Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang City (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast at a restaurant, then visit Long Son Old Pagoda, Ponaga Tower, Chong Rocks. Enoy  lunch, then transfer to take a cable car to Vinpearl, the land of Hon Tre Island. Arrive at Vinpearl Land and check-in at resort, spend time relaxing at resort and shopping at the market in Vinpearl Land, Spa Vinpearl, plus Golf at Vinpearl Land. Overnight in Vinpearl Land.

Day 11: Nha Trang – Da Lat (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, and then leave Nha Trang for Da Lat. En route cross Cam Ranh bay, stop over to visit  Hoa Lai Tower (8th, 9th century). Arrive in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, where you will visit Po’klongarai (13th century). Have a lunch on the route of the coastal plain where one passes the collar of Bellevue in the direction of the high plateaus of the Center. Arrive at Da Lat and check–in hotel. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 12: Discover Da Lat City (B, L, D)
Breakfast followed by Da Lat tour. Da Lat is a small city at the top of Lam Vien plateau with fresh air all year long. Visit Linh Son pagoda, flower gardens, and Xuan Huong Lake. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 13: Da Lat Palace Golf Club (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel, and then discover the Golf Links at Doi Cu in Da Lat. The day is devoted to playing golf at Da Lat Palace Golf Club, one of the best golf courses in Viet Nam. It is 160 acres, 18 holes, which was designed in the year 1920 and underwent a multi-million dollar re-development in 1994. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 14: Da Lat- Sai Gon (B, L, D)
Leave Da Lat for transfer to Sai Gon. Along the way stop over in Bao Loc, have a lunch with coffee or tea. Arrive at Sai Gon and check-in to hotel. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 15: Sai Gon City (B, L, D)
Sai Gon is known as the The Pearl of the Far East. Sai Gon (Ho Chi Minh City) today is a major commercial, financial, scientific, cultural, and international tourist center of southern Vietnam and the entire country. Sai Gon tour includes the History Museum, Cho Lon Market, Duc Ba Cathedral, Ba Thien Hau Temple, and the central post office. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 16: Sai Gon – Binh Duong Golf Resort (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel then depart for Binh Duong Resort about 22km or 35 minutes drive from the centre of  Ho Chi Minh and from Tan Son Nhat Airport. Visit Song Be Golf Resort where 250 acres have been gently crafted out of the beautiful landscape and features numerous lakes, tree lined fairways, and subtle undulating greens which has been open for play since 1994. Return to Sai Gon for dinner. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 17: Sai Gon – Vinh Long – Sai Gon (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Mekong Delta, which is the granary of the country. By boat you will visit the Cai Be floating market. Have a lunch in the garden of the bonsais, return to Sai Gon. Overnight in Sai Gon.

Day 18: Sai Gon – Tan Son Nhat Airport (B)
Free morning, then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for flight departures. End of the tour.

Trip included:

• Accommodation twin sharing room with daily American Buffet Style Breakfast (3 star hotel or resort)
• Meals as described in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, D = Dinner)
• All transfers within the journey, including pick-up & drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
• Domestic economy class flights (with Vietnam Airlines)
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• English, French speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
• Purified water and wet towel

Trip excluded:

• Visa stamping fees
• International flights & airport taxes (if applicable)
• Other meals that are not indicated in the itineraries

Additional Information:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 – Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
• Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.

Please contact us now to obtain the best price for this great tour or inquire about a custom made tour.

Discover the rich culture of great cities as well as to explore the diversifying landscape of Vietnam.8 days trip, easy grade, 6 nights deluxe hotels, 1 night onboard boat in Halong bay

In Brief:

• Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (Joining in Hanoi).
• Day 2: Transfer to Halong bay. Overnight on board
• Day 3: Return to Hanoi, sightseeing in Hanoi
• Day 4: Fly Hue, exploring the ancient capital of Hue
• Day 5: Drive to Hoian ancient town
• Day 6: Fly from Danang to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Sightseeing
• Day 7: Full day excursion to Mekong delta
• Day 8: Trip concludes in Ho Chi Minh City.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)

Rainbowtourism Vietnam meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel, Your guide will provide you with a welcome kit, which contains all the necessary information about your journey Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi-Halong bay (B, L, D)

After breakfast we cross the Red River towards Halong. The three-hours-drive stops en route at Hong Ngoc, where we will have time for a drink and see local people manufacturing different kinds of handicrafts. In Ha Long Bay we will board a traditional luxury boat for a fantastic two days cruise through Ha Long Bay. We will enjoy lunch, dinner with fresh caught sea food while having a cool drink. Overnight onboard.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B, L )

• 8h00:  Tea, coffee and pastries.
• 8h30: A morning cruise to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise Island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat.
• 9h00: Continue cruising through Bai Tu Long bay, Toad island, Bai tho mountain
• 10h00: Check-out and have lunch
• 12h00:  Back to Halong city, the van picks up to come back to Hanoi
• 13h30: Stop in Dong Trieu town for visiting Ceramic village
• 16h00: Arrival in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Hue (B,L,D)

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hue. Upon arrival the guide will meet you and bring you to your hotel. After check-in we will have a short break before we head on to the see the Imperial City, an
impressive complex, first built in 17th century based on the ancient practice of geomancy. We will visit Tu Duc tomb and the Dong Ba market.Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Hoi An (B,L)

In the morning we drive to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the river. The Pagoda was the centre of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. We continue to Hoi An.En route we will have a stop in Lang Co, where we have a short break. Lunch optional In Hoi An your guide will pick you up in the evening for an amazing walk through the illuminated ancient part of the city Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An –Danang- Saigon (B, L, D)

In the morning we will have a short drive to Da Nang airport and take a flight to Saigon, the Metropole of the South. In the afternoon we discover the city and come to see the Cathedral,Post Office before we end the day with a visit to China Town.Overnight in Saigon.

Day 7: Excursion to Mekong Delta (B, L)

We depart from the hotel in the morning and drive southwards to the Mekong Delta On arrival, we enjoy a boat trip to Ben Tre to visit Islands. We will have the opportunity to try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards, you will get to know how people make the coconut cakes and honey tees. For lunch (optional) we will serve you the local delicacy – an Elephant’s-Ear fish. In the afternoon, we drive back to Saigon .Overnight in Saigon.

Day 8: Saigon Depart (B)

Free still transfer to the airport for departure.

Trip included:

• Accommodation twin sharing room with daily American Buffet Style Breakfast (3 star hotel or resort)
• Meals as described in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, D = Dinner)
• All transfers within the journey, including pick-up & drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
• Domestic economy class flights (with Vietnam Airlines)
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• English, French speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
• Purified water and wet towel

Trip excluded:

• Visa stamping fees
• International flights & airport taxes (if applicable)
• Other meals that are not indicated in the itineraries

Additional Information:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays from Mid-September to Mid-November.
• Price excludes Personal expenses, gratuities to guides and drivers
• Vietnam & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (subject to change).
• Holiday surcharges and/or compulsory gala dinners apply between Dec. 23 – Jan. 02 and during period of Lunar New Year.
• Vietnam visa required. Not included in package and can be arranged in two days.

Please contact us now to obtain the best price for this great tour or inquire about a custom made tour.

Tour code: Roy08
Duration: 22days/21nights
Transport: Car

Day 1: Arrival at Sai Gon (L, D)

• Arrive in Tan Son Nhat airport, pick up and transfer to hotel.
• Sai Gon tour: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification palace, war museum …
• O/N in Sai Gon.

Day 2: Sai Gon – Cu Chi tunnel (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at hotel, leave central Sai Gon to Cu chi districts, and visit Cu Chi tunnel and Ben Duoc temple. Return to Sai Gon. Visit Ben Thanh market, Nha Rong pier and Ba Thien Hau temple, check-in hotel, and then discover Sai Gon by nights.
• O/N in Sai Gon

Day 3: Sai Gon – Mekong Delta (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at hotel, depart to My Tho province.
• Arrive in My Tho, we embark on a boat to enjoy the view around Tien River. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders, then disembark visit Vinh Trang pagoda and Dong tam Snake farm, return to Sai Gon.
• O/N in Sai Gon

Day 4: Sai Gon – Phan Thiet (B, L, D)

• Leave Sai Gon to Phan Thiet of Binh Thuan province.
• Arrive in Phan Thiet, visit Duc Thanh School, Ho Chi Minh museum, then check-in hotel.
• In the Afternoon, free to swim in the sea.
• O/N in Phan Thiet.

Day 5: Phan Thiet – Nha Trang (B, L, D)

• In the Morning, free to relax at resort, have a lunch, check-out hotel.
• Leave Phan Thiet to Nha Trang, stops over and visit Ca Na beach.
• Arrive in Nha Trang, check-in hotel.
• O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang – Vinpearl Land (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at hotel; depart for station take cable car to Vinpearl Land Resort of Hon Tre Island.
• Arrive in Vinpearl land, free to relax at resort and shopping market in Vinpearl Land, Spa Vinpearl, and Golf Vinpearl land, disembark and back in hotel.
• O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 7: Nha Trang City Tour (B, L, D)

• Nha Trang tour: visit Long son old Pagoda, Chong rocks, Ponaga tower, and relax at Thap Ba hot spring center. Having fun with Mud bathing and Mineral springs swimming
• O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 8: Nha Trang- Quy Nhon (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at hotel, check-out hotel, then visit Cho Dam market
• Leave Nha Trang to Quy Nhon of Binh Dinh province.
• Arrive in Quy Nhon, check-in hotel, relax at Quy Nhon Beach.
• In the afternoon, visit Quang Trung museum, Watching Tay Son kung fu show. O/N in Quy Nhon.

Day 9: Quy Nhon – Hoi An (B, L, D)

• In the morning, free to relax at Queen beach, have a lunch, then leave Quy Nhon to Hoi An.
• Arrive in Hoi An, check-in hotel, having dinner in restaurant, and walking around Hoi An by night.
• O/N in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An (B, L, D)

• In the morning, depart to My Son. Arrive in My Son to visit holy land My Son. Back to Hoi An
• In the afternoon, visit Phung Hung old house, Phuc Kien temple, Trieu Chau temple, Japanese Bridge, and discover Hoi An by bicycle.
• O/N in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at hotel, check out hotel, leave Hoi An to Hue, on the way stops over visit Marble mountain, Non Nuoc tourist Area, then visit Son Tra Peninsula, freely relax at resort. Continue to Hue, you will cross Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach.
• Arrive in Hue, check in hotel.
• O/N in Hue

Day 12: Hue (B, L, D)

• In the morning, you embark boat along cruising Huong River, sightseeing Village Kim Lien, stops over to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and mausoleum’s Minh Mang, have a lunch in boat.
• In the afternoon, discover imperial citadel another World Cultural Heritage site and watch Hue Royal Music that was honored and recognized by UNESCO as a World Culture Heritage. O/N in Hue

Day 13: Hue – Quang Binh – Phong Nha – Ke Bang (B, L, D)

• Leave Hue to Quang Binh province
• Arrive in Quang Binh, check in Resort.
• In the afternoon, take boat excursion to Phong Nha Grotto by cruising on Son River, The natural beauty of Phong Nha – Ke Bang has been praised and first recognized as the World Heritage by UNESCO. Come back resort, freely relax at resort .
• O/N in Quang Binh

Day 14: Quang Binh – Hue – Ha Noi (B, L, D)

• Breakfast at resort; leave Quang Binh to Hue, stops over to visit Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge, Quang Tri citadel.
• Arrive in Hue, visit Dong Ba market, Trang Tien Bridge, then transfer Phu Bai airport flight to Ha Noi.
• Arrive in Ha Noi, pick up and transfer to hotel,
• O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 15: Ha Noi City Tour (B, L, D)

• In the morning, have a Breakfast at hotel. The Ha Noi is the capital of Viet Nam, center of cultural, politics, economy, and trade of the whole country, located in the Red River Delta
• Ha Noi Tour: visit the West lake, One – Pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple.
• In the afternoon, visit Hoan Kien Lake and discover Ha Noi 36 Districts and street sightseeing by Pedicab.
• In the evening, watching ware puppet show
• O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 16: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)

• Leave Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay of Quang Ninh province. Ha Long Bay has been a world Nature Heritage site, twice recognizes by UNESCO. You embark boat along excursing Ha Long Bay: visit and short swimming at Sung Sot Grotto, Trinh Nu cave.
• O/N in the boat

Day 17: Ha Long – Sa Pa (B, L, D)

• In the morning, cruise more Ha Long Bay, and then disembark in Ha Long pier. Drive back to Hanoi with a stop at But Thap Pagoda. In the late evening, take the overnight train to Sa pa.

Day 18: Sa Pa (B, L, D)

• You will arrive in Train station Lao Cai, transfer to Sa Pa of about 40km.
• Arrive in Sa pa, check-in hotel and relax.
• In the evening, you will visit village Cat Cat tourist area. Visit and discover local people H’Mong, Dzao, Ham Rong Mountain.
• O/N in Sa Pa

Day 19: Sa Pa – Ha Noi (B, L, D)

• In the early morning, depart to Lao Chai – Ta Van village. While trekking around village Thai and H’mong, come back Lao Cai and transfer to train station Lao Cai to Ha Noi
• O/N on train.

Day 20: Ha Noi – Ninh Binh (B, L, D)

• In the morning, Ha Noi tour: Visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (literature temple).The first university in Viet Nam. Leave Ha Noi to Ninh Binh province, on the way stops over to visit Hoa Lu – ancient capital of viet Nam in the 10 century and visit to remaining tow temple of King’ Dinh, Kinh’ Le.
• O/N in Hoa Lu.

Day 21: Ninh Binh – Ha Noi (B, L, D)

• In the morning, depart to Tam Coc (three Grottos) Explore country life of Vietnam by passing through villages and rice fields. We are embarking boat to visit Tam Co cave and Bich Dong pagoda (one of famous Pagoda in Ninh Binh province). Come back Ha Noi
• Arrive in Ha Noi, check-in hotel.
• O/N in Ha Noi.

Day 22: Ha Noi – Noi Bai airport (B)

• Free morning, then transfer for Noi Bai airport and light departs. End of tour program services.

Price & Included Features

What’s included ?

Service Include

• A twin/double accommodation, Full transportation by car/bus, English/French Speaking Guide
• Entrance fees and boat trips (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)

Service Exclude

• Visa to Viet Nam, Airport taxes in Vietnam, International/domestic airfare, Personal expenses
• Travel insurance, All other services not mentioned above beverage

Please contact us now to obtain the best price for this great tour or inquire about a custom made tour.

Visit Vietnam with our 11 Day Tour with the following highlights:

• Experience the interesting of colonial city of Hanoi with water puppet show and cyclo tour One day trip to explore Halong Bay for spectacular landscapes and caves and others activities Boat trip on Perfume River in Hue, visit Hue Purple Forbidden city
• Walking tour in charming town of Hoi An
• War historical places in Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi tunnel experiences

Tour Code : Rainbow 01
Tour Route: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An town Saigon – Ho Chi Minh city
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Tour Duration: 11 Days
Tour Type: Landscape and Nature, Halong Bay Cruise Holidays, and Folk Arts

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1 Arrival Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City tour
Day 3 Hanoi Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Day 6 Hanoi – Hue
Day 7 Hue – Hoi An
Day 8 Hoi An
Day 9 Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
Day 10 (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City tour
Day 11 Departure / Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Special Experiences :

• Experience the interesting of colonial city of Hanoi with water puppet show and cyclo tour One day trip to explore Halong Bay for spectacular landscapes and caves and others activities Boat trip on Perfume River in Hue, visit Hue Purple Forbidden city
• Walking tour in charming town of Hoi An
• War historical places in Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi tunnel experiences

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi (D)

• Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
• Accommodations: Indochina hotel hanoi or Similar.
• Upon your arrival at the Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport, our local guide will pick up to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from jetlag. Tonight having dinner at one of the finest restaurant in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi (B, L, D)

• Accommodations: Indochina hotel hanoi or similar.
• Sites visited: Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ba Dinh square, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Cyclo in Hanoi old quarter, Water puppet show
• On this day we will first visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh complex followed by the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon we will visit Museum of Ethnology and explore Hanoi old quarter by cyclo (paddle rickshaw). In the evening we will enjoy the water puppet show.

Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise Trip (B, L, D)

• Accommodations: Christina Cruise Halong.
• Transfer: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (175 km)
• Sites visited: Halong Bay, Caves
• Special Meals: Sea Food on Junk Boat
• Arrive in Halong at 11:30am.
• In the morning, check out hotel, we depart for Ha Long Bay where we will take a private junk for a 4 hour boat journey around the majestic, secluded bay, now designated a World Heritage site. On the way, we will stop at Chan Thien My Humanity center for break. Also visit shops that sell the products be made from disable children. At Bai Chay Wharf, our crew welcome you on board check-in registration
• 12h45 : Start cruise. Have lunch on board
• 13h30 : A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach.
• 17h30 : Enjoy sunset and have dinner on board.
• 21h00: Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.

Day 4: Boat trip – Halong – Hanoi (B, L, D)

• Early  risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes. Sitting on ther upper deck we can enjoy the breath – taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.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 & gentle breez.
• 7h00:  Have breakfast
• 7h30 : A morning cruise to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat, visit Bai Tu Long Bay.
• 10h00: Arrange luggage and check-out
• 10h30: Have lunch on board
• 11h45: Arrive Halong wharf. Drive to Hanoi. Have dinner at Restaurant in Hanoi and overnight in hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hue (B, L, D)

• Morning: Pick up at hotel and depart for Ninh Binh.
• Arrive in Tam Coc at around 10.00AM. Visit Hoa Lu Temple, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in 10th century. Enjoy a trek to the King Dinh’s Tomb on a terraced hillside and gaze down at the ancient capital in the beautiful Truong Yen Valley below. Have lunch at at a restaurant in Tam Coc.
• Board sampans at Tam Coc to ferry down the Boi River. The boat goes through 3 cavernous limestone tunnels, offering a cool break from the sunshine and astounding views of the cave structures.
• Return to Tam Coc at around 15.30PM for van back to Hanoi
• Arrive Hanoi at around 18.30PM, have dinner and catch the bus to Hue. Overnight on bus (Sleeping bus)

Day 6: Hue (B, L. D)

• Transfer via: Sleeping bus.
• Accomodation: Duy Tan Hotel or similar
• Site visited: Imperial city, Forbidden Purple City, Dong Ba market
• Upon arrival in the Bus stop, we will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to have lunch will be serve in a typical Vietnamese cuisine in Hue and then transfer to the hotel. In the
• afternoon, we will visit Imperial city and Forbidden Purple City

Day 7 Hue – Hoi An (B, L)

• Accommodations: Lotus hotel or similar.
• Sites visited: Perfume river, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh tomb, Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, Chine Beach
• We will take a dragon boat to cruise along the Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu pagoda, after that, we will take our van to visit to the majestic and scenic Emperor Tu Duc tomb. In the afternoon we depart Hue for Hoi An travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to Da Nang. We will visit: Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, “Chine Beach” and then going to Cua Dai Beach for our hotel.

Day 8: Hoi An (B, L. D)

• Accommodations: Lotus hotel or similar.
• Sites visited: Hoi An town
• In the Morning we will do the walking tour in Hoi An town, This quaint riverside town still boasts a wealth of century’s old traditional architecture. The influences of several Asian cultures can be seen in the old houses and waterside buildings. It is also famous as a place to be instantly created inexpensive tailored outfits

Day 9 Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (B)

• Transfer via: Vietnam airlines
• Accommodations: Que Huong Libury Hotel Saigon or similar.
• Today we will transfer to Da Nang airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City in the early afternoon, after short flight, we will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day, we are at leisure.

Day 10: (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)

• Accommodations: Que Huong Libury Hotel Saigon or similar
• Sites visited: Former Presidential Palace, North Dame Cathedral, General Post office, War Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Cu Chi tunnel After breakfast we depart our hotel for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that, we will visit War Remnant Museum, where we can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Before our lunch, we stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post. In the afternoon we will depart Saigon for visiting the legendary Cu Chi tunnel

Day 11: Departure Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) (B)

• Transfer via: International flight at our own arrangement
• Today we have free time at our leisure be for transfer to airport for our departure flight
• home.

Price & Included Features

What’s included ?

• Vietnam domestic flights as specified in the itinerary: Da Nang – Saigon
• Accommodations: for 8 nights at 3 star hotels & resort, 1 night on board 1 night on bus.
• 19 meals: 10 full breakfasts, 18 lunches and 18 dinners 1 unique cultural performance – Water Puppet Show. Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by 4 seats car with experienced licensed drivers Fluent & knowledgeable English speaking guide/s in each city (Other languages upon request) Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary Luggage transfers between airports and hotels Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
• Note: If you like flight to Hue from Hanoi, add 50 UD$/pax.

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