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Viet Nam-Escorted Tour
11 Nights    from USD 1199.00

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Imperial Queens Park Hotel - Bangkok
The Imperial Queen's Park is situated in Sukhumvit, a prime business and shopping area. The hotel has a total of 1,287 luxurious well-appointed guestrooms including 200 deluxe suites, ranging in size from 80 square meters with one bedroom to a Penthouse of 750 Square meters with three bedrooms. The Imperial Queen's Park Hotel has two separate towers - The Imperial Club Tower and the Queen's Park Tower catering to business and leisure travelers on the one hand and groups on the other. There are three executive floors with private butler, an executive lounge and a business center with private meeting rooms. There is also a luxurious 550 square meter Imperial Club Lounge with fully equipped business center with meeting rooms. Non-smoking floors are also available. Facilities/Services include: 1,500 car park, Airport meeting and transfer service, Taxi limousine services, 3 fully equipped business centers, Concierge, Safe deposit box, Sit-down check-in for Imperial Club Tower, Baby sitting, Tour Desk, Shopping Gallery - Jewelry, gifts, boutiques, tailor, drug store, Two swimming pools, Air-conditioned squash court, First-class fitness room with top-notched 'Nautilus' equipment, Two modern locker rooms, Beauty Salon, Finest city spa, International restaurant varieties. In-Room Facilities/Services: 24-hour Room Service, Maid turn down service, Express Laundry, dry-cleaning & valet service, Connection for PC or fax machine, Telephones in all bathrooms, Video-on-command, Cable / Satellite television, Complimentary newspapers, Shoe Shine, Tea/Coffee maker in room, Mini bar, In-room safe, Voice mail, IDD.

Renaissance Riverside - Ho Chi Minh City
Part of the Marriott group, the Renaissance Riverside is ideally situated in the business district and overlooks the Saigon river. Established in 1999, the hotel has 349 tastefully decorated and spacious accommodations and an Executive Club Lounge with stunning views of the city and river. The hotel consists of 21 floors and all accommodations come with modern conveniences such as speakerphone, voice mail, data port, complimentary in room coffee, bathrobe and hair dryer. All rooms are at least 32 square meters and rooms include welcome fruits, complimentary English newspapers and nightly turndown service. A 22nd floor swimming pool with views over the city and river. The Riverside Café offers international dishes and an a la carte menu or experience spicy Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine at the Kabin Restaurant. The Lobby Lounge and Poolside serves light snacks and cool beverages. Room service is available 24 hours. The hotel also offers a fully equipped health club with steam, sauna and massage facilities.

Furama Resort - Da Nang
Prime beach front location overlooking Danang’s renowned "China Beach", just 15 minutes drive south of the International Airport and City Centre. French colonial style blends charmingly with traditional Vietnamese architecture. Every one of the 198 luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon. Our restaurants and bars serve a rich variety of authentic Asian and international cuisines. The Furama Resort aims to make your stay in Vietnam a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer to be active or just relax, we offer a whole range of recreational and cultural activities to suit everyone. Indoor & Outdoor Sports Include: Set in its own luxuriant “Fantasy Island” gardens, the swimming lagoon has whirlpools, lagoon style bar, waterfalls and spacious Jacuzzi; Terraced swimming pool overlooking China Beach; Water sports: water-skiing, snorkeling, jet skis, parachute, laser boat sailing and wind surfing; 4 Floodlit tennis courts with resident coach; Beach volleyball; Badminton; Golf driving range; Billiards, snooker and ping-pong; Mountain bicycles; Archery; Kite-flying. Tone up at the Health Club where professional instructors are on hand to assist you. The Health Club features a fitness centre with Nautilus gym, sauna, steam bath and massage. Organized fitness activities include Tai Chi lessons, yoga classes and many more. Our professional beauty salon offers treatments such as facials, manicures, pedicures, body exfoliation and waxing. Room Amenities Include: Individual air-conditioning control, private bathroom with shower and/or bathtub, satellite colour television with free in-house movie channels, IDD telephone, mini bar, safety deposit box, hairdryer, writing desk, tea making facility, three telephones, ceiling fan, private balcony or terrace.

Saigon Morin Hotel - Hue
Inheriting the premier location in the city of Hue, Saigon Morin Hotel, built in 1901 by a French businessman, has again found its real value since its big renovation in 1997. At present, this three-star hotel by the Perfume River has 127 well-equipped rooms and suites. The restaurants and bars, located in-house, in the garden and on the top floor of the hotel, are ideal places for enjoying western and Asian food and beverage. The leisure facilities are modern, satisfying all clients needs. The Hotel includes 130 rooms and suites, All rooms, with balconies looking down on bustling streets and main doors facing landscaped garden, are equipped with IDD telephone, Satellite television, bathtubs, hair dryer. Jacuzzi is available in Executive suite.

Halong Plaza - Halong Bay
The moment you step in... indulge in four star luxury, ahead of its class. Understated yet distinguished, our service and hospitality philosophy will make you feel at home. Restaurant: 24 Hour Room Service; Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and Western Restaurant with a panoramic view of the Bay and islets. Barbecue Terrace party available. Bakery and Delicatessen. Facilities & Service: Fully equipped business center with well-trained staff, Laundry and valet service, Sauna, Massage, Steam bath and fitness center with out door swimming pool, Limousine service, Foreign currency exchange.

Sofitel Plaza - Hanoi
Westlake (Ho Tay) in Hanoi is the largest lake in this magnificent country, and the Sofitel Plaza sits overlooking its scenic and tranquil water. This recently opened 322 room hotel is also flanked by Truc Bach Lake and Red River (Song Hong). The hotel is just 8 minutes away from the main commercial and cultural centre of Hanoi. The Sofitel Plaza Hanoi has 322 Deluxe rooms with scenic views, each with individual temperature control, electronic safe, satellite TV and movies, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, IDD, writing desk, hair dryer, bathroom scales and deluxe toiletries. Deluxe also have the added benefit of separate shower stalls. Dining and entertainment includes the Summit Lounge, Brasserie Westlake, Song Hong Bar, Exotica Nightclub with 6 private KTV rooms, Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant and the Pool Garden Cafe. Recreation facilities at the Sofitel Plaza Hanoi comprise of an all weather swimming pool with glazed retractable roof (which is heated during winter), fitness centre with gym, aerobics studio, sauna, steam bath, 2 hot spa pools and massage facilities.

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SAMPLE ITINERARY
Some consider Vietnam one of the last unspoiled destinations of the world, a land that travelers are only beginning to discover. This exciting vacation will take you to some of the country's most significant spots. But first, you'll spend some time in enchanting Bangkok. Then you're on your way to once-isolated Vietnam, with its 4,000-year-old culture, French architecture, and mist-covered fields. You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll see the Palace of the Jade Emperor. Featured is a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing subterranean system of passageways, living quarters, and even a hospital, made famous during the Vietnam War. Your next stop is Danang, with superb accommodations at "China Beach" on the South China Sea. From Danang, you'll travel the coast to the Imperial city of Hue, where you'll cruise the Perfume River, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, and the "Forbidden Purple City." In Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, you'll explore the countryside and cruise Halong Bay in a junk boat. gliding by the picturesque archipelago of islands and magnificent rock formations, designated a "World Heritage Site." A tour of Hanoi's cultural highlights and a performance at the world-famous Water Puppet Theater will cap off this exotic adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok, Thailand
Arrive in Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia's most culturally dynamic cities. Package price shown does not include airfare to/from the USA.

Day 2: Bangkok - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Today is at leisure to relax before your evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the former capital of Vietnam. Begin your experience by traveling to the 4,000-year-old culture of the once-isolated Vietnam. With its mist-covered fields, French architecture, surreal beaches and warm friendly people, Vietnam is now one of Asia's most alluring destinations. (B, D)

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City
Your day begins with a city tour featuring the Palace of the Jade Emperor, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, the largest in Vietnam. Visit the Chinese neighborhood of Cholon, which means "Big Market", and visit the Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese in the early 19th century. It is believed that Thien Hau can travel over the oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever she pleases! You end your day at Binh Tay Market. (B, L)

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City
Today's excursion begins with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast 150-mile long network of underground passageways that were not discovered during war times. Visit the War Remnants Museum where a collection of weapons and photographs from two Indochina wars are exhibited. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City - Danang
This morning you will fly north to Danang. Your next stop is Marble Mountain, the native soil of heroes and scholars. Here you will enjoy the serene beauty of the natural caves. After lunch, visit the old town of Hoi An, the 16th and 17th century trading port of Vietnam. Enjoy a cyclo tour of the city and visit the temples, pagoda and covered bridge. Your hotel is located on the South China Sea, known to many as "China Beach." (B, L)

Day 6: Danang - Hue
Today's journey takes you along the coast, traveling from Danang to the Imperial city of Hue. You will travel along the Pass of Ocean Clouds and view the beautiful beaches and coastline. This afternoon, visit two mausoleums of emperors from the Nguyen Dynasty. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Hue
Begin your day with a cruise along the Perfume River. This is your opportunity to view some of the wildlife that lives in this splendid region. You will also visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the Citadel, the "Forbidden Purple City," and the former Imperial Palace. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay
A morning flight brings you to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, stopping en route to purchase native handicrafts at local shops. Later, arrive in Halong Bay, an archipelago of 3,000 islands and magnificent rock formations. See why the breathtaking Halong Bay has been designated a "World Heritage Site." (B, L, D)

Day 9: Halong Bay - Hanoi
You will begin your morning with a cruise on Halong Bay in a junk boat - a popular wooden sailboat used in the Far East. Cruise amongst the picturesque islands and view the amazing rock formations up close. After lunch, you return to Hanoi. Following dinner in a local restaurant, enjoy a performance at the world-famous Water Puppet Theater. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Hanoi
Today you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Lake of Restored Sword, Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and Vietnam History Museum. The afternoon allows time for shopping in the Old Quarter. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Hanoi - Bangkok, Thailand
Return to Bangkok where you will have leisure time to relax or perhaps do some last minute shopping. (B)

Day 12: Bangkok - Depart for Home
Returning home, you will cross the International Dateline. (B)

Your Vacation Includes:

• 11 nights accommodations

• Services of a professional tour manager throughout

• 26 Meals: 11 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 7 dinners (D) as listed in itinerary

• Sightseeing as listed in itinerary

• Intra-tour transportation

--Please note that the prices shown do not include airfare to/from the USA. Airfare can be added on request.
--Two night Angkor Wat tour extension available! Request pricing and details for your travel dates.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and availability. Single/triple/child rates available upon request. Taxes are additional. Prices listed are in U.S. Dollars. Proof of citizenship is required for travel from the U.S. Citizenship requirements change frequently; it is the customer's responsibility to make sure all necessary documentation is present at the time of travel.