Eco-Adventure 18days with HeritagesVietnam

March 23, 2009 - PRLog -- Itinerary at a Glance:
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Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi -Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi, city tour
8:00 am: Meet up at your hotel, for a traditional 1 hour cyclo ride down the tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi and to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex (mausoleum, presidential palace, house on stilts, one pillar pagoda). We will next visit the Temple of Literature and stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant.
2:00 pm: Take a short ride in our van to visit the Museum of Ethnology and learn about Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities. Many of which you will meet on your trip through Vietnam.
Then its back to Hanoi's Old Quarter for a Water Puppet Show at 5:00 pm. The end of the show will mark the end of your day with Heritage. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Halong Bay, cruise and kayak
8:00 am: Morning pickup followed by a 3 hour bus journey to Halong City. Coffee break at the half way point. Arrive at the boat dock at noon, check-in, then start your magical cruise out into this World Heritage Site. Lunch will be served on boat while we cruise.
After lunch we will anchor at the most suitable area for sea kayaking.

Day 4: Halong Bay, kayaking - Hanoi
Wake up at sunrise (about 6:00 am), then breakfast on boat. More cruising in the morning then another hour of kayaking before heading our way back to Ha Long City. Lunch in Halong City before we make our way back to Hanoi. Arrival into Hanoi by 4:30 pm. Free at your leisure to explore the charm and fascination of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Overnight in your same Hanoi hotel.

Day 5: Hanoi, free day, night train to Hue  

Day 6: Hue, city tour
8:50 am: Arrive in enchanting Hue, transfer to your hotel for check-in, shower and a change of clothes (a basic breakfast will be served on the train). We will visit the Imperial city, followed by a boat trip along the Perfume River and then embark on a visit to the Thien Mu pagoda. We drive back to central Hue for lunch. In the afternoon we set out for country side for a scenic drive and a visit to one of the tombs of the Nguyen Kings. Then back to your hotel.
Day 7: Bach Ma National Park, trekking
7:00 am: Morning departure for Bach Ma National Park, arriving at Bach Ma Center at 8:00 am. We will have a short rest before driving up to the Bach Ma Summit (45 minutes). En route be prepared with your camera for some spectacular views of the area.
9:30 am: The summit will also act as our trekking base. Our hard trek will travel down natural trails with ample opportunity for superb bird viewing.
12:30 pm: We will lead you on a light trek to the Five Lakes (35 minutes). This area is inhabited by a multitude of butterflies. Continue our trek to Do Quyen Waterfall.
3:30 pm: Our trek journeys us uphill to our campsite and overnight location. Dinner by the fire and an enjoyable sleep in the jungle.

Day 8: Bach Ma - Lang Co - Hoian
6:30 am: Take down camp and walk to an area guesthouse for our breakfast. Then drive to Lang Co town for a rest on the lovely beach there. You will have up to 3 hours to swim, sun bathe and lunch before our ride to Hai Van pass, Cham museum and onto Hoian. We arrive in Hoian at about 4:30 pm., yet another, World Heritage town.

Day 9: Hoian city tour, flight to Nha Trang
8:00 am: After breakfast, take part in a walking tour visiting Hoian and all the treasures of this old town. Old houses, temples, pagodas, ancient bridges, followed by a traditional music show at 10:15 am. Then free time to shop.
12:00 noon: Check-out and transfer to Danang for our flight to Nha Trang.
2:10 pm: One hour flight to Nha Trang. Arrival at the Cam Ranh Airport then transfer downtown for check-in.

Day 10: Nha Trang, beach relaxation
A whole day of sand and sea. Take some time to relax and play on the beach.

Day 11: Nha Trang, scuba diving
Depart early at 7:00 am. from the Dive Center to the boat station, where we board our dive boat and brief with our dive instructors. We then depart for Mun Island for your first 45 minute dive. Lunch on boat (included) and free for swimming and snorkeling. Afternoon, you can take part in a second dive at a different site before heading back to port. Transfer to your hotel at about 3:00 pm. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 12: Nha Trang - Dalat, city tour  
8:00 am: We leave for Dalat on a morning drive in our van. It will take us about 4-5 hours (200 km) to reach our destination. We will stop at Cham towers at Phan Rang then second stop for lunch. Continue driving to an elevation of 1200 meters then onto Dalat. After check-in at your hotel we will do a short city tour to visit a local artisan Crazy House, area French villas, the Valley of Love, and Xuan Huong Lakes. Back to your hotel for overnight in Dalat.

Day 13: Dalat, canyoning
8:00 am: Today we will do something a little different. Today we will take part in canyoning. Canyoning is navigating your way through a canyon. In this case, the canyon runs through a series of spectacular waterfalls and in some sections the topography requires ropes to navigate our way safely and successfully. Other sections can be hiked or swam through. We will travel by van to the mountain areas then do some hiking, rappelling, and swimming. Back to our hotel at 4:30 pm. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 14: Dalat - Saigon
You have some hours in the morning here to visit the city's market, flower stores, and art galleries. At 11:30 am we will leave for Saigon. Lunch is served en route, and stops for some sightseeing and breaks on the way. Arrive into Saigon at 5:30 pm. Check-in and free to explore this bustling city.

Day 15: Saigon, city tour and Cu Chi tunnels
8:00 am: We will tour around the city and visit the Unification Palace, Norte Dame Cathedral, National Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum. Have lunch in town before we head to the infamous Cu Chi tunnels to witness this unbelievable tunnel system dug by Viet Cong. Back to Saigon, dinner and overnight in town.

Day 16: Vinh Long - Can Tho, cycling and boating
8:00 am: Departure for Cai Be (2.5 hours). On arrival, where we board a touring boat to the floating market and cruise over the mighty Mekong River to Dong Phu Island. We start cycling one hour under the natural green canopy, exploring the orchards and daily life of farmers. Lunch break on island & more cruising by boat to Vinh Long. In the afternoon we have 2 hours pedaling through immense rice fields and numerous rural riverside villages before our bus picks us up to Can Tho city. Evening is free free time for a scenic promenade along the city quay. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 17: Can Tho - Saigon
Start your day off with a morning boat trip to the exciting and chaotic Cai Rang Floating Market. Then up a quiet canal for more of a pleasure cruise and some peace and relaxation. Then its back on the bikes to explore some backcountry roads (2 hours) to enjoy the beautiful Delta scenery. Meet the locals, many of whom are on bicycle too, along the way. After lunch we head back to Saigon for dinner.

Day 18: Saigon
Free on your own to relax or to do some last minute shopping before you pack. We will bring you to the Saigon International Airport for your departure. Your Vietnam eco-adventure ends here, with smiles and a suitcase full of memorable experiences.

* Please note: Private tour can be arranged any time, booking for group is subject to the availability of minimum of 10 people
* Notes: Accommodation: Hotels: Standard, Superior, Deluxe
Best Time to Do: all year round, best from September to April of next year.
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Validity: This tour is valid to Oct. 2007 and subject to changes without prior notice.
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