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Day 1: Saigon - Dalat (B) |
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Pick up at your hotel and transfer to the airport from Saigon. Flight from Saigon to Dalat. Arrive in Dalat, check in at your Hotel and discover the city.
Dalat is in a temperate region dotted with lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forests and gardens. It is by far Vietnam 's most popular honeymoon spot.
The visits include: XUAN HUONG LAKE: this manmade lake is located in the center of Dalat and circumnavigated by a pedestrian path. The majestic hilltop Palace Hotel overlooks the lake from the south.
The HANG NGA ART GALLERY: nicknamed the Crazy House by locals, this guesthouse, café and art gallery is run by the gallery designer, Mrs. Dang Viet Nga, who lived in Moscow for 14 years. The architecture of the place is undeniably unique, with whimsical touches such as caves, giant spider webs, and a concrete giraffe.
The FRENCH DISTRICT: a small delightful area for strolling, reminiscent of a provincial town in France.
The DALAT CATHEDRAL: built between 1931 and 1942 for use by the French residents and holiday makers. Inside, the stained-glass windows bring a hint of medieval Europe to Dalat.
and the FLOWER GARDEN: established in 1966 by the South Vietnamese Agricultural Service and renovated in 1985. Flowers represented include hydrangeas, fuchsias and orchids.
Return to your hotel. Overnight in Dalat. |
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Day 2: Dalat - Nha Trang (B) |
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After breakfast visit the CREMAILLERE RAILWAY: a cog railway linking Dalat and Tham Cham from 1928 to 1964, until it was closed due to war. The line has now been repaired and now operates as a tourist attraction, running 8km to Trai Mat Village and back. then continue by the BAO DAI'S SUMMER PALACE: a twenty-five room villa constructed in 1933 and filled with artifacts from decades and governments past.
and the VALLEY OF LOVE: named the Valley of Peace by the Emperor, its name was changed in 1972 by romantically minded students from Dalat University. Paddleboats, canoes and motorboats are available for rent. Local delicacies (jams, candied fruits) are on sale here as well.
In the afternoon drive from Dalat to Nha Trang.
Arrive in Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang. |
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Day 3: Nha Trang (B/L) |
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8: 00 am: The tour will depart from your hotel to Monkey Island. We will take a 15 minute boat ride to the island where you can see over 1000 monkeys in their natural habitat. Try spotting the King of the Monkey's. Explore the island, either by hand feed the monkeys. Animals shows are also performed on the island. 10: 00 am: Leave Monkey Island to Ba Ho Waterfall ("three lakes"), where you can climb the rocks and dive into the crystal clear waters. If you are daring, leap from the highest peak!!! 12: 30 pm: Lunch at Wind Restaurant, enjoy a selection of traditional Vietnamese food. 2: 00 pm: We visit Doc Let Beach, one of Vietnam 's most stunning beaches, with it's blue waters and chaulk-white sands. Cheap seafood is available from the restaurant and there are romantic bungalows for anyone who would like to extend their stay overnight. 4: 00 pm: Back to Nha Trang. On our return journey, you can see the salt fields at Ninh Dien and take photos of the striking countryside landscapes. 5: 00 pm: Return to your hotel. |
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Day 4: Nha Trang - Train to Saigon (B) |
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Breakfast. All day at leisure. Beach sun and sea. at the end of the afternoon transfer to train station. By train from Nha Trang to Saigon aboard the 5 Star Express (night train) Overnight in Train. |
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Day 5: Saigon (B) |
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Arrive in Saigon. transfer to our hotel or at airport. End of services. |
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