Excellent Vietnam package tours for Sri Lanka travellers

1. VIETNAM
FOR SRI LANKAN TRAVELLERS
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2. Mekong Delta, Vietnam

3. Sapa VIETNAM
Hanoi Halong Bay
Ninh Binh
Hue
Hoi An
Nha Trang
Dalat
Tay Ninh Muine Beach
Ho Chi Minh
My Tho Vung Tau
Ben Tre
Can Tho
*This map for tourist guidance only

4. Welcome to Vietnam
Set before the magical backdrop of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in
South East Asia, Vietnam’s rich and diverse heritage reflects a rare complexity of
culture, history and style.
The far north is stunning, with jagged mountains and rice paddies, while the beach lined east
coast extends to the south where the mighty Mekong flows to the sea. The country’s recent
colonial history and colourful local tradi�ons rub shoulders with a
past filled with ancient glory and tragedy.
Each city has it’s own charm and sampling local dishes when travelling is the fast-track to under-
standing a country’s culture. The bustling chaos of local markets presents the opportunity to
experience the true taste and smells of Vietnam.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
The best �me to visit Vietnam in the north is between
September to December when it’s less humid. In the south,
December to April avoids the rainy season.
Average Max Temperature (°C) – based on Saigon
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
33º 33º 34º 35º 33º 32º 31º 31º 31º 31º 31º 31º
These figures are a guide only.
Experiences not to be missed
HALONG BAY
Stunning nature at it’s best, view hundreds of limestone peaks towering
above the sparkling sea.
HOI AN
One of Vietnam’s five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, visit a town of
cobbled streets and historical buildings allowing you to escape back in �me.
MEKONG DELTA
Slow boats, floa�ng markets, fresh seafood and a world of water framed
by the dazzling greens of a nurtured land.

5. Getting there...
How to ge�ng to Vietnam? There are many airlines operate flights to Viet-
nam, and below is our most recommenda�ons
Malaysia Airlines is our first recommenda�on. From Colombo to Kuala
Lumpur, then fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Depart Vietnam from
Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
Thai Airways is our second recommenda�on. From Colombo to Bangkok
the fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Depart Vietnam from Hanoi or Ho Chi
Minh City
Singapore Airlines is our third recommenda�on. From Colombo to Singa-
pore then fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Depart Vietnam from Hanoi or
Ho Chi Minh City

6. Our Sri Lankan Travellers
Our first group, Footsteps Indochina arranged
very successfully in April 2012. They were very
enjoyable Vietnam trip.
They travelled through Vietnam included many
interes�ng places like Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong
Delta, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and especially is
overnight junk boat in Halong Bay
At present we are con�nue serving many groups
from Sri Lanka. We are very proud for that and
It is our pleasure to invite you come to discover
Vietnam!
How to get visa to Vietnam?
Vietnam visa can get at Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo or on arrival. However, Sri
Lankan ci�zen is not really easy to get visa to Vietnam.
With Footsteps Indochina’s visa service, you will get worry free! We can handle for you
and can get visa on arrival very simple. You will save more money for using our visa
service

7. Classic & Cultural
The collec�on of classic and cultural tours aims to
bring travellers an overlook on Vietnam culture and
natural landscapes. Stop over almost the major
tourist a�rac�ons either accessible by flight or train,
each of tour is a cross-culture experience.

8. Vietnam
10 days, 9 nights
From the largest city of the
In Your Eyes Viet people to a smallest
one of Hoi An, and from the
largest delta of Vietnam to
the most naturally beauƟful
place on earth, you will
explore them all in the
Vietnam Discovery tour in
just 10 days.
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival Day 6 Hoi An - Hue
Welcomed at Noi Bai InternaƟonal airport by We leave Hoian for Hue with a stop in
our guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax Danang to visit Cham museum where you
Ɵll enjoy Water / 8 nights and dinner.
9 nights Puppets shows will see the open air collecƟon of Cham
Overnight in Hanoi. breathtaking sculptures. Arrival at Hue, we
will visit the Imperial Citadel of Hue –
Day 2 Hanoi another UNESCO designated World Cultural
The full day tour commences with a cyclo to Heritage site. Overnight in Hue.
visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar
Pagoda and the Westlake. ConƟnue visit Day 7 Hue
Temple of Literature which regarded as the Rise for an early breakfast followed by a visit
to the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market to see
Highlights first University of Vietnam. Lunch and trip
it’s abundance of fresh produce. It was in
conƟnue visiƟng Bat Trang ceramic village
which is located to the east of Hanoi along Hue that royal chefs developed the more
Hanoi the Red River; here you can wander freely elaborate dishes of Vietnamese cuisine.
Halong Bay into any of the workshops . Overnight in ConƟnue to the Mausoleum of Tu Duc, Khai
Hoi An - Cooking Class Hanoi. Dinh’s Tomb. Overnight in Hue
Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay Day 8: Hue – Ho Chi Minh
AŌer breakfast, take 3.5 hours drive to Take morning flight to Ho Chi Minh. Heading
Halong bay. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit the incredible
for a cruise around Halong Bay with a underground tunnel network constructed by
delicious local seafood lunch served. The Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle
cruise passes by many rocks and islets in for independence. Back to Ho Chi Minh for
Hanoi many funny shapes. Again your dinner served visiƟng the ReunificaƟon Palace, Noth Dame
Halong Bay on board. Overnight on board. Cathedral and Ben Thanh market. Overnight
in Ho Chi Minh
Day 4 Halong – Hanoi - Hoi An
In the morning, your breakfast or brunch will Day 9: Mekong Delta
be served while doing further cruise to Take 2 hour drive southwest of Ho Chi Minh
explore the beauƟes of the Bay before to the Mekong Delta which is known as the
returning to Halong around 10:30-11.00am rice bowl of Vietnam. Upon arrival, take a
Transfer to airport for flight to Hoi An. boat cruise along islets and tropical orchards
Hoi An
Overnight in Hoi An through the canal to reach a small islet.
Enjoy lunch at the islet then visit handicraŌ
Day 5 Hoi An Cooking Class villages and a coconut candy factory before
8:00 am at the Hai Scout Café to meet the returning on shore for driving back to Ho Chi
chef. Visit a local market to buy the ingredi- Minh
Ho Chi Minh ents to be used in the cooking lesson later.
Board a boat for a leisurely cruise along the Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Mekong Delta
Thu Bon River to the Red Bridge Cooking Free Ɵme for last minute shopping before
School. Overnight in Hoi An going to airport for departure flight.

9. Essential
9 days, 8 nights
Vietnam
Travel the length of Vietnam
on this weeklong tour,
stopping in HCMC (in the
south), Hanoi (in the north),
and the beaches and small
towns of the central coast in
between. You can enjoy the
whole Vietnam
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival Leave the market and finishing your explora-
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh. Check in hotel. Ɵon of Hue at Khai Dinh's Tomb. Depart Hue
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh this aŌernoon for a short flight to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
9 nights / 8 nights
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Tour
Today, a full day tour introduces you to the Day 7 Hanoi
diverse aƩracƟons of Ho Chi Minh. Venture The tour includes such sites as Ho Chi
into the Chinese quarter at Cholon before Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda,
browsing the amazing array of goods at Ben and the Temple of Literature. At the end of
Thanh Market, War Remnants, PresidenƟal the aŌernoon visit Hanoi's Old Quarter, take
Palace. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake,
before enjoying a tradiƟonal Vietnamese
Highlights water puppet show this evening. Overnight
Day 3 Mekong Delta
Enjoy a 2.5 hour drive past rural villages and in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh rice paddies to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta.
Embark on a cruise to visit the bustling Cai Be Day 8 Hanoi - Halong Bay
Hoi An - Walking tours
floaƟng market, observe the producƟon of This morning, drive through the ferƟle
Hue - Imperial farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong
rice paper and coconut candies at coƩage
Hanoi City. Board a Junk for an overnight cruise on
industries and sample local Mekong special-
Overnight on junk boat Ɵes for lunch. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Halong Bay. Enjoy the magnificent scenery
as the boat sails around the emerald waters
Day 4 Hoi An and craggy limestone cliffs. Overnight in
Take flight Danang, where it’s onward to Hoi Halong Bay.
An. Take a walking tour of this ancient South
East Asian trading town to see the Chinese- Day 9 Departure
Hanoi style shophouses, Japanese Covered Bridge Enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay in the
Halong Bay morning hours, as your boat sails back to
and other historic architecture. Overnight in
Hoi An. Halong. Drive back to Hanoi Spend the
remaining Ɵme at leisure unƟl your transfer
Day 5 Hoi An - Hue to the airport for your onward flight.
Driving to Hue via Danang, a stop at the
Cham Museum before passing through the
Hue panoramic Hai Van Pass and the picturesque
Hoi An fishing village of Lang Co. In Hue, explore the
Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty
ruled between 1802 and 1945, and the Thien
Mu (CelesƟal Lady) Pagoda overlooking the
Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.
Ho Chi Minh
Day 6 Hue - Hanoi
Mekong Delta Start your day with a visit to the city's vibrant
Dong Ba Market to see its abundance of fresh
produce.

10. 8 days, 7 nights
The medium long trip,
which is based on the
length of the country, brings
you to beauƟful places in
different geographical
regions and gives you
opportuniƟes to be in touch
The Smiles
with locals, experience
aƩracƟve acƟviƟes, and
enjoy delicious food.
Of Vietnam
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival centre for visit to Ethnology Museum of
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh. Check in hotel. Vietnam and the Westlake with beauƟful &
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh historical Pagoda of Tran Quoc. visit to the
9 nights / 8 nights Temple of Literature and the First University
of Vietnam (Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam). Later
Day 2 Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour
We leave around 08:00am for Cu Chi Tunnels. in the aŌernoon, roaming to the old Quarter
Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi tunnels with to learn more about the legend/history
a veteran guide to gain deep insight and about Hoan Kiem lake (the lake of the
personal accounts of the warƟme era. In the Restored Sword) with Ngoc Son Temple and
aŌernoon, take a quick look at famous Pho co (Old quarter). Relax at a local Coffee
ReunificaƟon Palace and Notre Dame shop or “Bia hoi” corner for deeply explore
Cathedral, then visit China town. Overnight in local life before enjoying Water Puppet
Highlights Ho Chi Minh. show at Thang Long Theatre. Overnight in
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Day 3 Mekong Delta - Hoi An
Arrive in the town of My Tho. where you will Day 7 Halong Bay Excursion
Hoi An - Walking tours
take a boat trip over the Tien River to Ben Tre AŌer breakfast at your hotel, you will depart
Hue - Imperial Island. Return to Ho Chi Minh for late flight to to Ha Long bay. Ride directly to Ha Long city,
Hanoi Danang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to upon arrival, get on boat and start your
Halong Bay Excursion Hoi An town 35km away. Overnight in Hoi An. cruise. While the junk is passing many islets,
rocks, caves, floaƟng villages and beaches
Day 4: Hoi An - Hue on Halong bay, enjoy your lunch will be
You will walk to visit ancient Ɵny town Hoi An. served on board with fresh seafood.
The visit will includes Japanese covered Disembarking aŌer 4 hour-cruise and take a
bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Hanoi
some typical Vietnamese houses of 18
Halong Bay
century. Transfer to Hue with a stop in Day 8 Hanoi Departure
Danang to visit Cham museum. ConƟnue your Breakfast at hotel then prepare for flight
journey to Hue city through Hai Van pass. back home. End of service
Check in hotel and overnight in Hue.
Day 5 Hue
Hue
Start your exploraƟon of Hue at the Imperial
Hoi An Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled
between 1802 and 1945. Take a cyclo through
the ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake where the
Emperors used to come to relax. In the
aŌernoon tour includes one of well-known
King mausoleums Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue
Ho Chi Minh
Mekong Delta Day 6 Hue – Hanoi
Early morning flight to Hanoi. Transfer to city

11. Short Packages
Our short packages is well
collected from 2 days to a week
help you choose your preferred
desƟnaƟon individually from
North to South. It is also great to
pick up and make a combinaƟon
tour on your own for what you like
to see the most.

12. Short Packages
Best of Vietnam
7 days, 6 nights
This tour combines Vietnam's two great ci�es: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
(formerly Saigon) with day trips to the most interes�ng a�rac�ons
Highlights Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Day 5 Mekong Delta Excursion
Upon arrival at Hanoi ‘s Noi Bai Interna�onal Leave Ho Chi Minh to lush My Tho where
Hanoi airport, you will be greeted by our guide and you will board a private boat to go through
Halong Bay transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner the green vegeta�on of the canals to an
Ho Chi Minh City followed by evening enjoy water puppet orchard, where guests are treated to a
Cu Chi Tunnels performance. Overnight in Hanoi. delicious lunch in a local restaurant in the
Mekong Delta heart of the Mekong , complete with
Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay succulent tropical fruits. You also visit the
This morning, drive through the fer�le snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes
farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong for, among other things, snake wine before
City. Board the Junk for the overnight cruise heading back to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.
on Halong Bay. Enjoy the magnificent scenery
Hanoi as the boat sails around the emerald waters Day 6 Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour
and craggy limestone cliffs. Overnight on 8:00 am we start to Cu Chi Tunnels. See
Halong Bay Halong Bay. what life was like for the guerilla warriors
who lived and found underground during
Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi the American war when you crawl through
Enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay in the 50m of the 200km tunnel complex below Cu
morning hours as your boat sails back to Chi. The a�ernoon trip will show you the
Halong City. A�er disembarka�on, drive back real Saigon through the eyes of a local. Visit
to Hanoi, check in hotel. Overnight in Hanoi the bustling Cholon market and a hidden
Chinese pagoda. The Notre Dame Cathedral,
the historic Central Post Office and The old
Day 4 Hanoi City Tour – Ho Chi Minh
French style City Hall. Overnight in Ho Chi
Tour start for visi�ng Ho Chi Minh Mauso-
Minh
leum and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, trip
Cu Chi Tunnels along the Hanoi Old Quarters, pass by Dong
Ho Chi Minh Xuan market then con�nue to the Old Day 7 Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Citadel. Lunch at local restaurant. We transfer Enjoy your free �me for souvernir shopping
Mekong Delta un�l transfer to the airport for your home
to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh VN 773 at
16:00 pm. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. flight.

13. Short Package
Vietnam Southern Charm
5 days, 4 nights
Excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which
stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi
tunnels played a vital part in the US - Vietnam War
Hightlights Drop by at the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Landing at Tan Son Nhat Interna�onal oldest in the Delta, as part of an enjoyable
Ho Chi Minh City Airport, you’ll receive a warm welcome from boat trip on the Mekong River, before
Cu Chi Tunnels our tour guide driver, before a transfer to returning to the city. Overnight in Ho Chi
Cao Dai Temple your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Mekong Delta Minh.
Day 4 Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh Start to Cu Chi Tunnels. See what life was
Tour start to Chinatown then Notre Dame like for the guerrilla warriors who lived and
Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon's govern- fought underground during the American
ment quarter, is of neo- Romanesque war. Visitors get the full, claustrophobic
architecture with two high square towers and reality when crawling through 50m of the
iron spires. The Central Post Office is recog- 200km tunnel complex below Cu Chi
nisably French in style, and City Hall, known Tunnels. Con�nuing on to the town of Tay
as "Hotel de Ville," is typical of the architec- Ninh, we will visit the Great Cao Dai Temple.
ture that would be seen in any village in This colourful, homegrown religion
France. Later, visit the War Remnants combines aspects of Buddhism, Confucian-
Museum, featuring collec�ons of weapons ism, Taoism, Hinduism and Chris�anity.
and photographs from the two Indochina We’ll return to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho
wars. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. Chi Minh.
Day 3 Mekong Delta Note: Please do not wear either sleeveless
Today’s excursion takes you to My Tho, the T-shirts and/or shorts inside the Cao Dai
capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on Temple, as this is viewed as disrespecƞul.
the Mekong River, 75 kilometres southeast of
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh. Visit one or two of the islands Day 5 Ho Chi Minh Departure
Ho Chi Minh that produce tradi�onal handcra�s, coconut Free �me for leisure & shopping un�l a
candy and bee farms. transfer to the airport for departure. Good
Mekong Delta bye & see you next �me!

14. Short Packages
Saigon Explorer
4 days, 3 nights
Explore the largest city in Vietnam lies along the Saigon River, Mekong Delta.
Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnamese economy - a shopper’s
paradise.
Highlights Stopping at a local home, we will partake of
Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to your seasonal fruits (longan, pineapple, water-
Ho Chi Minh City hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. melon, rambutan, papaya, jackfruit etc...)
Cu Chi Tunnels Overnight in Ho Chi Minh and a delicious lunch. Con�nuing our
Floating Market journey down this vast stretch of the
Day 2 City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong, we’ll cruise to other islands and
A morning city tour of dynamic Saigon takes visit fruit orchards. We will then return to
in the former Presiden�al Palace, the Notre Cai Be by boat, boarding our bus back to city
Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post where we will arrive at around 5:00pm.
Office. In the a�ernoon, visit the famous Cu Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground
tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese Day 4 Ho Chi Minh Departure
resistance fighters during the long struggle Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport and check
for independence. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. in for your outbound interna�onal flight.
Day 3 Cai Be FloaƟng Market
We depart at 7:30am and head south to the
river town of Cai Be. Arriving at around 10:00
AM, we board our boat to journey through
Cai Be’s famed floa�ng market. Here, we will
experience how life func�ons on the Delta, as
we view the intricacies of commerce and how
merchants purchase produce from local
farmers. As we walk through the town’s
streets we will see locals hard at work making
Cu Chi Tunnels manioc chips. During our cruise through the
Ho Chi Minh town’s secluded canals, we will try out local
sampans and pedal down narrow natural
Mekong Delta
waterways.

15. Short Package
Northern Vietnam Jewels
5 days, 4 nights
This tour is offer you full experience the north of Vietnam's, including Hanoi and
Halong Bay
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi
Highlights Day 1 Hanoi arrival In the morning, doing more cruises through
the Bay, passing by many other rocks, Islets
Our guide meets you at Noi Bai airport and
as well as fishing villages. Brunch will be
escorts you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi.
Hanoi served on board before disembarking �me.
Free �me for fresh up and relax a�er long
Halong Bay Return to Hanoi by private car, arrive at your
journey. Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.
hotel in Hanoi in the late a�ernoon.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi Full Day City Tour
From your hotel, we will go north to visit Ho
Chi Minh mausoleum (Mondays and Fridays Day 5 Hanoi - Departure
closed), His House on S�lt, One Pillar Pagoda, Free �me for last minute shopping or
Tran Quoc pagoda, Army Museum and Hanoi op�onal visit before transferring to Noi Bai
Flag Tower. In the a�ernoon, we con�nue to airport for departure flight.
Hanoi visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc
Tu Giam (Temple of Literature). Then we are
Halong Bay roaming to the old quarter (trade area) of
Hanoi for looking and shopping. We then stop
at Thang Long theatre for enjoying Water
puppets show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay
Today we leave Hanoi to Halong bay, "Dragon
Descending to the Sea". Upon arrival, we will
embark to a junk / boat for a cruise around
Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves,
gro�oes, floa�ng villages and beaches on the
Cu Chi Tunnels
bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat. Stop
Ho Chi Minh for a while for an excursing to explore one of
the most beau�ful gro�os among others and
Mekong Delta swimming, if weather permi�ed. Have dinner
on board.

16. Our Selected
Hotels
Northern Vietnam Jewels
To assist in your selec�on of accommoda�on that best suits your requirements and budget, Footsteps
Indochina has selected some excellent hotels and resorts to ensure that we make you trip more comfort-
able and relax... 5 days, 4 nights
CiƟes Hotel name Category
Ho Chi Minh Elios Hotel 3*
Tan Hai Long Hotel 3*
Northern Hotel 3*
Blue Daimond Hotel 3*
Grand Silverland Hotel 4*
Majes�c Hotel 5*
Hanoi Tirant Hotel 3*
Medallion Hotel 3*
Hoa Binh Palace 3*
Lan Vien Hotel 4*
Silk Path Hotel 4*
Hoi An Phuoc An Riverside 3*
Vinh Hung Hotel 3*
Hoi An Trails 4*
Palm Garden 5*
Hue Mondial Hotel 4*
Parkview Hote 4*
Halong Bay Huong Hai Junk 4*
Indochina Sails 4*

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