MINDEN HÉTEN VIETNAM

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MINDEN HÉTEN VIETNAM Kedves Olvasó! Ez egy tényleg furcsa, a magar utazási piacon szokatlen anyag. Semmi mást nem állítunk benne csak azt, hogy velünk minden héten eljuthat Vietnamba, Ázsia egyik legcsodálatosabb országába. Az is benne van (burkoltan), hogy legtöbb szolgáltatásunk, utunk, kiegészítő programunk magyar nyelven is elérhető. Azt is állítjuk, hogy az Ön által kiválasztott út, progam mögé teljes garanciát teszünk. A Yourdestination ASIA (YD) évi kb. 40.000 keves utast fogad ázsiai desztinációiban, már évek óta. Válalkozásunk 1981 óta van a piacon - és minden igyekezetünk ellenére - még mindig működik. Az eredetileg folyamatirányitási éz automatizálási projektekre alapozott cég folyamatosan bővítette működési körét és 1985 úta vezet komoly projeteket Ázsia különböző országaiban. Végül (2005-nen) „megérketett és letelepedett” ezen a csodálatos vidéken. Ma már az egyes szakterületekre önállóan szervezett divítiókkal rendelkezik. Ezek eggyike a Yourdestination Asia, a Comset Engineering Co. Ltd. (Thailand) utaztatási divíziója. Jelenleg az alábbi orszáokban van (szigorúan) beutaztató szolgáltatása. Thaiföld Vietnam Burma-Mianmar Kambodzsa Malajzia Szingapúr Kína (szárazföldi) Hong Kong Japán

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Minden utunk, szolgáltatásunk közvetlenül nálunk is rendelhető, de a biztonság érdekében magyarországi utazási iroda partnereinknél is megvásárolható. Otóbbi esetben igen széleskörúvé válik a szolgáltatás, mert partnereing biztosítani tudják a nemzetközi repülőjegyxeket, utazási és storno biztosítást is. Különleges prgramjainknál, amikre az általános utazási biztosítás nem nyújt fedezetet, parnereinknél a kiegészítő (pl. sport, búvár, alpin ) biztosítás is elérhető. Ez a kataógusunk a 2016-2017-es szezonban elérhető, Vietnam gyönyörű földjére szervezett magyar és/vagy angol nyelvű programjainkat tartalmazza. Ezeken felül – igazán egyéni – utasaink számára teljesen egyéni konzultáció, út és programszervezés, helyi magyar idegenvezetés is elérhető. Nemcsak kedves egyéni utazóikn, hanem céges partnereink számára is. Rsézökre üzleti és incentíve, piac felmérő, kiállítási és koferencia szolgáltatásaink is elérhetőek. Keressen bennünket bátraqn, ha bármi kérdése van, mert mottónk egyszerűen ennyi: „Minden, ami Ázsia” [email protected] www.azsia-utazas.hu Tel: +3670623951


VIETNÁM KINCSEI MAGYARUL Kiscsoportos vagy egyéni, magyar nyelvű körút Vietnám legszebb helyeire Hanoi – Halong öböl – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho

Csatlakozzon hozzánk egy igazi kiscsoportos körútra Vietnámban! - Ez a legjobb módja annak, hogy megismerhesse Vietnám legszebb helyeit, természeti szépségeit, kultúráját, történelmét, művészetét, fantasztikus konyháját, vendégszerető lakóinak mindennapi életét. Körutunk tökéletes választás a Vietnámba először utazóknak, családoknak, baráti társaságoknak. Mit jelent a “Vietnám kincsei”? Idegenvezetőink magyarul remekül beszélő, profi helyi idegenvezetők. Hosszú ideig Magyarországon éltek, itt végezték a főiskolát, egyetemet. Ezért nemcsak tökéletesen ismerik hazájukat, de magyar vendégeink érdeklődési körét, különleges kívánságait is. A körút során ”végigmegyünk” a szokásos “must see” látnivalókon (Hanoi –Halong öböl –Hue –Danang–Hoi An -Ho Chi Minh City–Mekong delta – Can Tho), de mindig lesz időnk, hogy megálljunk olyan helyeken, megmutassunk olyan látnivalókat, Vietnasm igazis kincseit, amiket egy társasutazáson lévő turista soha sem láthat, és amik az ország igazi kincsei. És ez mind csak Önön múlik! A kiscsoportos út lehetővé teszi, hogy ezeket a különleges helyeket az Ön igényei szerint illesszük be a programba. A kiscsoportos körút lehetővé teszi, hogy igazi minőséget, keleti kényelmet biztosíthassunk - garantált és megfizethető áron - utasainknak. 12 napos körutunk Hanoiból indul, végigviszi Önt Vietnám igazi kincsein és Ho Chi Minh cityben (Saigon) végződik. • • • • • • •

Indulási hely: Hanoi, Vietnam Befejezés: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnám Csoport létszáma: minimum 4, maximum 16 fő, de felárral akár 2 fős magánútként is foglalható! Magyar idegenvezetőnk várja Önt az érkezésnél és végigkíséri az úton. Elhelyezés minőségi 3 és 4 csillagos szállodákban, luxus hajós szállás a Halong öbölben. Egyágyas, szállodai elhelyezés is rendelhető. Tökéletes választás a Vietnámba először utazóknak, családoknak, baráti társaságoknak vagy egyéni utazóknak Programunk egy igazi modul, nagyon könnyű belilleszteni ázsiai utazásának programjába.


Az igazi trükk: kiegészítő programlehetőségeink PROGRAM KIEGÉSZÍTÉSEK: Ehhez az utunkhoz könnyen csatlakoztatható néhány (egynlőre angol nyelvű) kiegészítés is! Repülőjegyük tartalmazza a Budapest-Bangkok szakaszt is! Ez lehetőséget ad arra, hogy ha ideje engedi, kiegészítse a körutat két különleges lehetőséggel. Akár mindkettővel is ugyanazon az úton. Ezek a programok alapvetően angol nyelvűek, ezért a leirásukat is angolul csatoltuk az anyaghoz. De, ha idegenvezetőink ráérnek az Ön által választott idúpontokban, Magyar nyelven is meg tudjuk szervezni a progamkiehészítéseket. Induljon pár nappal korábban és nézze meg Vietnám északi részének csodáit is! A körút elé betehető, különleges őrogramot tudunk ajánlani: o A Mai Chau völgy felfedezése (3 nap) o Sapa csodái (4 nap) o Észak-kelet Vietnam felfedezése(6 nap) Idegenvezetőnk várja Önt a repülőtéren, végigvezeti a Észak vietnám természeti csodáin, vissza is viszi Hanoiba a program végeztével, hogy csatlakozhasson a csoporthoz. Induljon haza pár nappal később és pihenjen egy nagyot Vietnam legszebb tengerparti üdülőhelyén, PHAN TIET-ben! A dolog igen egyszerűen működik: Őn kiválasztja melyik szállodánkban szeretne évezni egy felejthetetlen nyaralást. Mi elvisszük Önt a körút végeztével elvisszük a kiválasztott szállodába és hagyjuk is pihenni. A nyaralás végeztével kivisszük Önt Ho Chi Minh City repterére és további kellemes utat kívánunk. A KÖRÚT TARTALMA 10 éjszaka szállodai elhelyezés Ellátás: program szerint 2 belső repülőjegy Vietnamban Kiscsoportos utazás Utazási biztosítás Vietnamban

1 éjszaka szállás hajón (Ha Long öböl) 5 ebéd és 1 vacsora Légkondicionált busz az utazáshoz Belépő díjak Helyi magyar nyelvű idegenvezetés


ÁRAK ÉS INDULÁSI IDŐPONTOK 2016 – 2017 eleje (Körutunk Hanoiból indul az alábbi időpontokban. Javasoljuk, hogy egy vagy két nappal a körút indulása előtt már érkezzen meg Hanoiba, a nemzetközi járat menetrendjétől függően. A körút indulása 4 főtől garantált a megadott árakon. 2 vagy 3 utas esetén is elindítjuk. Ebben az esetben a felár 500USD/fő. Jó hír angolul (is) értő kedves utasainknak! Utunk hetente is indul angol nyelven! Ez a „Vietnam Insights” körút. Ár / fő Indulás napja: Hanoiból

Befejezés napja: So Si Minh Cityben

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A körút jellemzői, különlegességei: Ez a legjobb kulturális utazás Vietnámba, az ország legérdekesebb városainak és vidékeinek mélyreható felfedezése. Utazásunkat az elbűvölő Hanoiban kezdjük. Bebarangoljuk az óvárost, megnézzük a város legszebb francia gyarmati építészetét, bekukkantunk néhányba a több száz különleges üzlet közül, melyekben selyem ruhákat, lakkárukat, hímzett ágyneműket, bútorokat, bambuszt, konyhai eszközöket, rituális tárgyakat árulnak. Résztveszünk a Vízi Bábszínház előadásán, meglátogatunk ősi templomokat, múzeumokat, és a többi érdekességet. Egy fantasztikus napot és éjszakát töltönk el a gyönyörű Halong- öbölben hajónkon, ahol a több ezer, tengerből kinyúló mészkő szobor és a számos barlang egy tiszavirág életű, fantasztikus tájat hozott létre. Innen Hue-be repülünk, az egykori birodalmi fővárosba, Vietnám központi részére. Meglátogatjuk a királysírokat, a császári Citadellát és részt veszünk egy hajókiránduláson a Parfüm- folyón. Hue-ból Hoi An ősi városába megyükn, amely egy kivételesen jó állapotban fennmaradt példája a 15- 19. századi dél-kelet-ázsiai kereskedelmi kikötőknek. Az épületek és az utcakép hűen tükrözik mind a hazai, mind a külföldi kultúrákat, amelyek kombinációjából jött létre ez az egyedülálló örökség. Lesz idő a pihenésre, mielőtt Saigonba repülne várost nézni, és barangolni Cu Chi titkos alagútjainak hálózatában, melyeket a a vietnámi háborúban használtak. Továbbutazva részesei lehetünk a Can Tho- i úszó piac vibráló forgatagának, sétálgatunk a Mekong Delta buja gyümölcsöskertjeiben és megismerhetjük a Mekong- folyó életének másik és igazi arcát is. A túra végén még eltöltünk egy estét Saigonban; másnap elvisszük Önt a repülőtérre, programunk utolsó állomására. Rövid útiprogramleírás: 1. nap: Megérkezés Hanoiba (Étkezés: - / - / -, szállás Hanoiban) 2. nap: Egésznapos városnézés Hanoi-ban (Étkezés: B / L / -, szállás Hanoiban) 3. nap: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (Étkezés: B / L / D, szállás a hajón ) 4. nap: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (Étkezés: B / - / -, szállás Hanoiban) 5. nap: Hanoi - Hue (Étkezés: B / - / -, szállás Hueban) 6. nap. Hue – Danang – Hoian (B / L / -, Szállás Holanban) 7. nap: Hoian – Free and Easy (Étkezés: B / - / -, szállás Hoi Anban) 8. nap: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh (Étkezés: B/ - / -, szállás Ho Chi Mingh cityben) 9. nap: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (Étkezés: B/ L / -, szállás Ho Chi Minh cityben) 10. nap: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta - Can Tho (Étkezés: B/ L / -, szállás Can Thoban) 11. nap: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market - Ho Chi Minh (Étkezés: B/ - / -, szállás Ho Chi Minh cityben) 12. nap: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (Étkezés: B/ - / -)


Részletes programleírás: 1. nap: Megérkezés Hanoiba (Étkezés: -, szállás Hanoiban) Érkezés Hanoi nemzetközi repülőterére, ahol idegenvezetőnk várja önt. Transzfer a szállodába. A nap további része szabad, esti fakultatív programjaink közül választhat. Szállás Hanoiban. 2. nap: Egésznapos városnézés Hanoi-ban (Étkezés: B- L , szállás Hanoiban) Mai, egész napos kirándulásunk Hanoi legszebb és legérdekesebb látnivalóihoz vezet. Délelőtti helyszínünk a Ho Chi Minh's complex, a nemzetalapítóként tisztelt “Uncle Ho” mauzóleumával, az Elnöki Palotával, Ho Shi Minh házával. Megtekintjük a 11-ik században épült One Pillar Pagodát és Vietnam legrégibb és leghíresebb, Konfúciusz emlékének egyetemét (Temple of Literature).

Délutáni programunk több híres helyre is elvisz. Elsőként az Etnológiai Múzeumot látogatjuk meg, majd egy órás sétát teszünk Hanoi óvárosában és meglátogatjuk a Hoan Kiem tavat. Délutáni programunk a híres Vízi Bábszínház (Thang Long Water Puppet show) műsorával zárul. Este fakultatív programjaink közül lehet választani. 3. nap: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (Étkezés: B – L - D, szállás a hajón ) Ezen a reggelen megkezdjük 3,5 órás utunkat Halong Bay felé. Az út a Vörös- folyó deltájának gazdag mezőgazdasági tájain, ültetvényein keresztül vezet. Ez a vidék az UNESCO világörökség része. Déltájban megérkezünk Halong City mólójához, ahol pár check- in formalitás után felszállhatunk a hajóra. Miután tovahajózunk az öbölben, felszolgálják az ebédünket. Délután városlátogatások, egyéb szórakozási lehetőségek közül válaszhatunk. (a hajó útvonalától függően), vagy csak élvezzünk a pihenést, a hajóút által nyúlytott csodálatos panorámát a fedélzeten. A nap vége felé a hajónk horgonyt vet éjszakára a karsztképződmények között. A vacsorát a hajón szolgálják fel, az éjszakát a Halong- öbölben, a hajón töltjük.


4. nap: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (Étkezés: B, szállás Hanoiban) Élvezze a reggel frissességét az öböl közepén, ahogy a felkelő nap beteríti Halongot, felszolgálják a reggelit (néhány hajón brunch-ot), míg a hajó a csodálatos sziklaalakzatok között cirkál és lassan halad a kikötő felé. Partra szállunk, majd visszautazunk Hanoiba, a hotelba. Szabadidő, az éjszakát a hanoi szállodában töltjük. 5. nap: Hanoi - Hue (Étkezés: B, szállás Hueban) Transzfer a repülőtérre, majd átrepülünk Hue-ba, a szép és barátságos városba. melyet 1802-ben alapítottak, mint az egyesült Vietnam fővárosát. Hue a Nguyen dinasztia nemcsak politikai, hanem kulturális és vallási központja is volt 1945-ig. Érkezéskor idegenvezetőnk fogad minket, majd transzfer a hotelbe. Délután egy barangolós túrát teszünk a 19. század elején épült Császárvárosban, melynek központja az uralkodók székhelye, a Citadella. Megnézzük a Thai Hoa palota, 80 hatalmas faragott gerendával támogatott épületét, tágas csarnokait. Meglátogatjuk a a Mandarinok Termét és a helyet ahol a tiltott bíbor város állt egykoron. Az éjszakát Hue-ben töltjük.

6. nap. Hue – Danang – Hoian (B - L, Szállás Holanban) A szállodai reggeli után egy privát hajókázásra invitáljuk Önöket egy hagyományos, bambusz hajóval a romantikus Parfüm- folyón. Ősi főváros lévén, Hue-t ősi császársírok veszik körül, és néhányukhoz ma látogatást is teszünk. A bájos hölgy Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) lesz a nap első állomása. Majd folytatjuk utunkat a folyó mentén Minh Mang királyi sírhelye felé, aki a Nguyen- dinasztia második császára volt és 1841-ig uralkodott. A sírhely ötvözi a hagyományos építészetet a varázslatos természeti elemekkel, és 40 csodálatos építményből áll (paloták, templomok és pavilonok).


Délután elutazunk Hoi An ősi városába. A körülbelül 3 órás út áthalad Vietnám néhány legcsodálatosabb táján. Útközben meglátogatjuk a Cham Szobrok Múzeumát, amely az egyik legszebb indo-hindu faragványgyűjteményével büszkélkedhet és az itt kiállított dokumentumokból megismerhetjük a Cham emberek történelmét és kultúráját. Ugyancsak ellátogatunk a Kézműves Falvakba a Márványhegy lábához. Majd érkezés Hoi An-ba a hotelbe, az éjszakát itt töltjük. 7. nap: Hoi An – szabadon és könnyedén (Étkezés: B , szállás Hoi Anban) Szabadidő Hoi An-ban, hogy élvezhesse a gyönyörű üdülőhely nyújtotta kényelmet és lehetőségeket. Reggeli biztosított. Hoi An egyike az öt UNESCO-világörökség részévé nyilvánított területnek Vietnámban. Szabadidejében szabadon bolyonghat Hoi An- ban, lazíthaz a Cua Dai Beach- en, vagy tegyen egy fakultatív fél napos kirándulást a My Son Cham Romokhoz vagy Tra Que falujába. Az éjszakát Hoi An- ban töltjük.

8. nap: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh city (Étkezés: B, szállás Ho Chi Minh Cityben) Reggeli szabadidő után Hoi An- ban, transzfer a danangi repülőtérre, majd repülés Ho Chi Minh- be, ahol az idegenvezetőnk köszönti Önöket, majd transzfer a hotelbe. A nap további részében szabadprogram. Az éjszakát a Ho Si Minh- ben töltjük. 9. nap: Cu Chi alagutak - Ho Chi Minh City városnézés (Étkezés: B - L, szállás Ho Chi Minh cityben) Kora reggeli gyülekezőt követően meglátogatjuk a Cu Chi alagútrendszert. A több mint 200 km hosszú alagútrendszer a Viet Cong bázisát képezte a Vietnam-Amerika háború során. Külön érdekesség, hogy az Amerikaiak sosem fedezték fel. A földalatti járatok része volt egy parancsnoki állás, kórházi sátor és egykori fegyvergyárak is. Délután a túra a „District One” látványosságaival kezdődik, ahol olyan látványosságokat nézhetünk meg, mint a Notre Dame-i Katedrális, vagy a központi posta és elhaladunk a díszes városháza (Hotel De Ville) és az öreg Opera ház mellett is. (Ezek csak kívülről tekinthetők meg.) Következő állomás a Háborús múzeum, ami az indokínai háborúból maradt fegyvereket és fotókat mutatja be. A nap zárásaként Thien Hau-t látogatjuk meg, ami vitathatatlanul a legfontosabb buddhista pagoda Saigonban. Ezt követően a Binh Tay piacon fogunk eltölteni néhány órát Cholonban (Chinatown), mielőtt visszatérnénk a hotelbe. Az éjszakát Ho Chi Minh városában töltjük.


10. nap: Ho Chi Minh city– Mekong Delta - Can Tho (Étkezés: B - L, szállás Can Thoban) Reggeli után utazás My Tho-ba, a Mekong- folyó deltájához. Megérkezés után kis patakokon lecsorgunk a Mekong folyó torkolatához, Con Phunghoz (Főnix sziget) és megállunk a gyümölcsöskerteknél, méhészeteknél és kókusz cukorka műhelyeknél. A helyi étteremben elköltött ebéd után (ahol helyi specialitásokat fogunk elfogyasztani) szűk csatornákon evezünk át Can Tho- ba, ahol a hotelünk is található. Az éjszakát Can Tho- ban töltjük.

11. nap: Can Tho – Cai Rang úszópiac - Ho Chi Minh city (Étkezés: B, szállás Ho Chi Minh cityben) Transzfer a folyóhoz, ahol hajóra szállunk, hogy meglátogathassuk Cai Rang úszópiacát, ahol minden reggel gazdák százai gyűlnek össze csónakjaikkal, hogy friss gyümölcseiket és zöldségeiket áruba bocsássák. Meglátogatjuk a koloniális stílusú Binh Thuy rezidenciát. Utazás vissza Ho Chi Minh városba. Érkezéskor transzfer a szállodába. Az éjszakát a Ho Si Minh- ben töltjük. 12. nap: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (Étkezés: B) A kirándulás ma reggeli után véget ér. Nincs szervezett program, szabadidejét töltheti, amíg a sofőrünk (nem idegenvezető) meg nem érkezik és el nem viszi a Önt a Tan Son Nhat repülőtérre, a haza felé induló járatához. SZÁLLÁSOK kényelmes 3*os és 4*-os szállodákban VÁROS HANOI HALONG HUE HOIAN HO CHI MINH CAN THO

SZÁLLODA Thien Thai Hotel 3* / La Dolce Vita Hotel 3* Vspirit Cruise 3* / Glory Cruise 3* Asia Hotel 4* / Mondial Hotel 4* Green Heaven Hoian Resort 4*/ Vinh Hung Emerald Resort 4* Le Duy Hotel 3* or Similar Kim Tho Hotel 3* / Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel 3*


A KÖRÚT ÁRA TARTALMAZZA: + 10 éjszaka szállás kétágyas elhelyezéssel, reggelivel. Az ár a szolgáltatásokat és a helyi adókat is tartalmazza. + 01 éjszaka hajós szállás (Ha Long öböl) (privát kabin, osztott elhelyezéssel) + Privát, légkondicionált buszos szállítás a körút során + Belső repülőjegyek Hanoi-Hue és Da Nang-Chi Minh (max 20kg feladott poggyász és max. 7 kg kézipoggyás utasonként.) + Minden tevékenység és belépő díj a programterv szerint + Hajóút Hue-ban és a Mekong deltában + Helyi Magyar és angol nyelvű idegenvezető a körút során. + A programterv szerinti étkezések (B: reggeli, L: ebéd, D: vacsora) + Vietnam Visa On Arrival befogadó levél + Vietnámi utazási biztosítás + Ásványvíz a bustos utazások során.

A KÖRÚT ÁRA NEM TARTALMAZZA: + Nemzetközi repülőjegyek a vietnámi be/kiutazáshoz + Személyes költségek + Étel és italfogyasztás a programtevben megadottakon felül +Egyénileg megvásárolható kiegészítő programok és szolgátatások (kajakozás, Spa, masszázs és szépségápolás a Ha Long hajótúrán) + Vízum díj + Borravaló az idegenvezetőnek és a sofőrnek. + Kötelező vacsorák a fesztivál szezonokban és a csúcsszezonban + további, az útitervben nem részletezett szolgáltatásokon felül kért egyedi szolgáltatások. Megjegyzés: Az átutalási költségek a befizetőt terhelik. MEGJEGYZÉS: • A körút indulása 4 főtől garantált a megadott árakon. 2 vagy 3 utas esetén is elindítjuk. Ebben az esetben a felár 500USD/fő. • Elkészítjük és elküldjük Önnek a Vietnámi Bevándorlási Hivatal által kiadott engedély levelet. Kérjük, nyomtassa ki és hozza magával, amikor utazik Vietnámba. Amikor megérkezik a repülőtérre, ezzel a jóváhagyó levéllel, kaphat vízumot a Bevándorlási pultnál. Kérjük, készítsen elő 2 db igazolványképet (útlevél méretű fénykép) és 25 USD- t illetékbélyegre fejenként (egyszeri beutazásra jogosító vízum).


VIETNAM TRIP EXTENSIONS Before your Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip, you can extend your travel through Vietnam with a journey north of Hanoi; visit Mai Chau Valley, Hill Tribes of Sapa or discover North-East Vietnam with Global Rock Plateau in Dong Van, Ha Giang, beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall and natural lake of Ba Be. You can also you can extend some days to Mui Ne beach, famous for its sand dunes, before your return flight home.

Pre-trip: Discover Mai Chau Valley (Individual trips with private guides and drivers) Mai Chau is a district in Hoa Binh province located 160km southwest of Hanoi. It comprises a small town surrounded by quaint villages, home to White Thai, H’mong, Muong and Tay ethnic people. The key appeal of Mai Chau lies in its idyllic landscape of a verdant valley wrapped by mountains and clouds. Towering peaks, lush rice fields, purely fresh air and emerald forest, Mai Chau makes an ideal place to get closer to the nature. Although most tribal people in Mai Chau no longer wear traditional costumes in daily life, they still keep their ancient culture alive. The way they build their stilt houses, the way they cultivate rice on paddies flooded by streams and water wheels, and the way they raise fish in small ponds near their homes, all remain unchanged. With picturesque scenery and endearing culture, Mai Chau makes a fantastic destination to escape the city bustle, and to live a relaxed and happy life amongst a splendid natural setting. Before your Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip,, extend your stay with 2 nights to discover the beauty and exotic cultures of Vietnam’s highlands with an overnight visit to Mai Chau. Only a few hours from Hanoi, this area is filled with towering limestone karsts, green mountains and lush fields yet is rarely visited by tourists. Spend a night with a hilltribe family and take light hikes in the area as you immerse yourself in the wonders of Mai Chau Valley on this Northern Vietnam trips. • Spend a night in Homestay or charming ecolodge • Admire the beauty of Mai Chau; Discover tribal culture • Cycle through a sea of green rice; Enjoy hearty local food

Overview itinerary


Day 01: Arrive Hanoi, transfer to hotel for one night Day 02: Hanoi – Drive to Mai Chau Valley for one night Day 03: Mai Chau, transfer back to Hanoi to your hotel for the start of your main trip. Detailed Program: Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (-/-/-) On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi DAY 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley (B/L/-) This morning, drive northwest toward Mai Chau located about 160 km southwest of Hanoi. The drive takes approximately 4 hours. Just an hour beyond Hanoi, after Hoa Binh city, the road weaves through mountains, fertile valleys and traditional villages. Arrive in the picturesque Mai Chau Valley surrounded by spectacular karst rock formations and rice paddies, check in your homestay or hotel and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, cycle to explore Mai Chau beautiful ethnic villages including Na Thia, Nhot, Pom Coong, Lac and Chieng Chau villages. Be welcomed by the friendly local people, talk with them and discover their traditional culture. Total cycling time is around 2 – 3 hours on flat village paths. Take it all in: the spectacular scenery of Mai Chau and the relaxed rhythm of local life. For evening enjoyment, you may choose to take part in a traditional dance show with Ruou Can - a local wine (optional). Overnight in Mai Chau. Day 3: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L) Begin main trip After breakfast, spend full morning to relax or you can also choose to explore the surroundings on your own. After lunch in Mai Chau, transfer back to Hanoi to your hotel for the start of your main trip “Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip,” Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers Hotel Category

Period

Homestay in Mai Chau

1 May 2016 – 31 Dec 2017

280

85

1 May 2016 – 30 Sep 2016

315

115

1 Oct 2016 – 31 Dec 2016

330

135

Mai Chau Ecolodge

Tour price includes:

Double occupancy

Single Supplement


+ All private transfer and transportation + 01 night hotel accommodation in Hanoi + 01 night homestay or hotel accommodation in Mai Chau + Experienced English or French speaking guide. + Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner) + All sightseeing tickets. + Drinking water available on the vehicles. + Services charges and government tax. Tour price excludes: + Personal expenses, tips and gratuities + Ontion tour: Traditional dance show with Ruou Can + Travel insurance + Beverage + Other servives not mentioned above. Hotel Category

Home-stay

Comfort

HANOI

Thien Thai Hotel 3* / La Dolce Vita Hotel 3*


MAI CHAU

Homestay in Poom Coong Village

Mai Chau Ecolodge (Superior)


Pre-trip: Highlight of Sapa (Individual trips with private guides and drivers) Before your Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip, extend your stay with 3 nights to discover the Hill Tribes of Sapa, is located in Lao Cai province, 350 km from Hanoi, close to the border with China. The Hoang Lien Son range of mountains dominates the district, which is at the eastern extremity of the Himalayas. This range includes Vietnam’s highest peak, Fansipan Mountain at 3,142m above sea level, and a vast area covered by thick forest, which is very rich in wildlife. The township of Sapa lies on a hill station at the attitude of about 1,600m and was built by the French into a famous summer resort with some hundred colonial villas which was well-known as “ Tonkin’s Alps” . The complicated terrain of Sapa including steeped high mountains with sharp cuts and large valleys, many streams of water in combination with sloped terraced paddies form magnificent scenery. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups all wearing their traditional and colourful attire. Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive Hanoi, transfer to hotel Day 2: Evening transfer to Hanoi station for overnight train to Lao Cai Day 3: Transfer to Sapa, afternoon touring; Day 4: Local village touring, evening overnight train to Hanoi for the start of your main trip. Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (-/-/-) On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi Day 2: Hanoi Free Day – Night train to Lao Cai (-/-/-) Free day at your leisure. In the evening your guide will pick up & bring you to the Hanoi Station for getting on the train to Lao Cai, depart at 21:10. Overnight on train in a superior 4-berth compartment sharing with other passengers. Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa (B/L/-) The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am, you will be transferred to Sapa. Once at Sapa, you will check in to your hotel (early check-in subject to availability) and have breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant. After breakfast, your guide will show you around for a brief introduction of this charming town. At the Sapa market, ethnic minority people of different groups wearing their traditional costumes made by themselves comes every day selling local products includes vegetable, bamboo shoot, mushroom, medicinal herbs and souvenirs…There are chances for making acquaintance and taking photos. Lunch at local restaurant.


In the afternoon, taka a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong ethnic minority peoples. You will have the opportunity to see the villagers working on the paddy fields and their animals, such as: chickens, water-buffaloes and pot-bellied pigs. You can also see the old hydro-electric power station which was built by the French time in the early 20th Century, and a beautiful waterfall that is a good place for resting and taking pictures. Overnight at hotel in Sapa. Day 4: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/-) By overnight train After breakfast, proceed on a 30 minutes drive to Lao Chai village (06 kms from Sapa), which is inhabited by the Black H’mong hill tribe. Upon arrival in Lao Chai, we trek through terrace rice fields and the village from Lao Chai to Ta Van - the only village in the Sapa valley where the Giay hill tribe lives. We spend time looking around the village, you have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Finally, we head backup the valley to meet with our car for the return trip to Sa Pa. Enjoy some free time to freshen up or independently explore the town and shopping before heading to Lao Cai for the night train journey back to Hanoi for the start of your main trip “Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip,”. Overnight on train in a superior 4-berth compartment sharing with other passengers. Day 5: Hanoi – Begin main trip You arrive Hanoi at around 5 am. Our guide will organise transport from the train station back to your hotel by taxi. Early check-in for short rest and have breakfast before meeting other travelers on your main trip “Vietnam Insight - the second day with Hanoi full day city tour”. Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers Hotel Category

Period

Double occupancy

Single Supplement

Superior Category

1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2017

389

98

1 Apr 2016 – 30 Sep 2016

430

135

1 Oct 2016 – 2 May 2017

455

155

Comfort Category

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: + 02 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast + Round-trip ticket on the train shared in Superior 4-berth cabin + All private transfer by air-conditioned vehicles + Meals as stated in the program (B = breakfast; L= Lunch; D = Dinner) + Local English-speaking guides throughout the journey + All sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the program + Drinking water available on the vehicles.


TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: + International flight tickets and airport tax + Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides + Personal travel insurance + Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program + Personal expenditure, such as souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage etc. + Tips for tour guide and driver in each region + Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any + Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any + Other services not mentioned above

CITIES

Superior Category

Comfort Category

HANOI



SAPA

Sunny Mountain Hotel 3* (Superior room)

Victoria Sapa Hotel 4* (Superior room)


Pre-trip: Discover North-East Vietnam (Individual trips with private guides and drivers) Extend your stay with 6 nights with North-East Tour to Ha Giang and Northeast is one of our most favorite Northern Vietnam tours. It does not only offer the amazing view of Global Rock Plateau in Dong Van, Ha Giang, beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall, natural lake of Ba Be but also gives plenty of chances to visit and discover the colorful culture of the local hill tribes who have the hard life but always are happy and proud of their culture and homeland. Overview Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Hanoi, transfer to hotel Day 2: Hanoi – drive to Ha Giang via Tuyen Quang Day 3: Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Dong Van Day 4: Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass – Cao Bang Day 5: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang Day 6: Cao Bang – Pac Bo Grotte – Ba Be Lake Day 7: Ba Be lake, transfer back to Hanoi to your hotel for the start of your main trip. Detailed Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (-/-/-) On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Giang (L/D) You will be met up with Ha Long Tour & Service team at your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Ha Giang, a province in the far north of Vietnam. Your route will take you through mountainous landscape and striking scenery. Upon arrival at Tuyen Quang, you’ll visit the 15th century Mac Dynasty Citade. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will head towards a small town in Ha Giang to spend the night. You’ll arrive and check in with time to or wander to the peaceful villages nearby. Overnight in Ha Giang Day 3: Ha Giang – Dong Van (B/L/D) After breakfast, we will drive from Ha Giang to Quan Ba Heaven Gate, where you can stop for great pictures of the impressive twin mountains. You will go on to Yen Minh, with spectacular scenery along the way, followed by a drive to Pho Bang, located right on the border between Vietnam and China. After lunch in Pho Bang, you will visit the impressive house of Mong King, before driving to Dong Van, where you will see the most unique stone plateau in the world. In the afternoon you can take a walk to the old street of Dong Van, where you still can find hundred year old houses made from clay, with hospitable local people still living there. You will stay overnight in Dong Van.


Day 4: Dong Van – Meo Vac – Cao Bang (B/L/D) After breakfast, a scenic route will take you to the Ma Pi Leng Pass from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Nho Que River. Continue our drive towards Cao Bang, you will pass by and through many valleys, mountains, villages and waterfalls. The journey is an adventure in itself, and you will be rewarded with wonderful and sensational landscapes. You will arrive in Cao Bang in the late evening and stay overnight.

Day 5: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang (B/L/D) After breakfast, you’ll visit the Ban Gioc Waterfall on the China-Vietnam border, 85km from Cao Bang. Ban Gioc is one of the largest and possibly the most impressive waterfall in Vietnam. You can swim in the cool waters below the falls or simply enjoy the pleasant surroundings and views across to China on the opposite side of the river. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Nguom Ngao, one of the largest caves in the area. It has many fascinating shapes and stalactite formations. You’ll then spend the night in Cao Bang.


Day 6: Cao Bang – Pac Bo Grotte – Ba Be Lake (B/L/D) This morning you will visit Pac Bo Grotto. This is where Ho Chi Minh returned in February 1941, after 30 years of living abroad, and in search of a way to liberate the country. The scenery along the way is beautiful, with great green rice fields and local water wheels everywhere. You will return to Cao Bang town, and then drive to Ba Be. The roads are very bumpy and zigzagging, but the spectacular mountainous landscapes with undulating terraced rice fields and hill villages make our hardship all worthwhile! Upon arrival, you will experience a home stay in a house on stilts.

Day 7: Ba Be Lake - Hanoi (B/L) In the morning, you will enjoy a tranquil boat trip to Ba Be Lake, exploring the unspoiled tropical national park, with a stop to visit Puong Limestone Grotto and Dau Dang Waterfall. After having lunch in a simple restaurant near Dau Dang Waterfall, then transfer back to Hanoi to your hotel for the start of your main trip “Vietnam Insight – Vietnam Kincsei trip,”. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi. Prices are quoted in US dollars per person base on minimum two travelers Hotel Category

Period

Standard Category

1 Apr 2016 – 31 Mar 2017

Double occupancy

Single Supplement

780

145

Tour price includes: + 06 nights hotel accommodation in double sharing basic with daily breakfast, tax and service charge + All private transfers air-conditioned vehicle (Included fuel, gas, tax, parking charges, etc) + Boat trip as mentioned in the program + Experienced english speaking guides + All entrance fees as program + Meals as indicated in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) + Mineral water available on the vehicles


Tour price excludes: + All International flight tickets from/to Vietnam + Early check in or late checkout are not mentioned in our program - Check in time at hotel - 14:00pm - Check out time at hotel -12:00pm + Travel insurance + Beverages in meals; Optional tours + Visa arrangements & visa stamp fee at international gate + Tips for tour guide and driver + Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and Peak Season Surcharges. + Other services not mentioned above Hotel List: Base on standard hotel & homestay Cities Hanoi Ha Giang Dong Van Cao Bang Ba Be

Hotel name Thien Thai Hotel Truong Xuan resort Hoa Cuong Hotel Thanh Loan Hotel Homestay in Pac Ngoi

Class 3-star Standard Standard Standard Standard

Website www.thienthaihotel.com.vn www.hagiangresort.com www.kshoacuong.vn www.thanhloanhotelcaobang.com.vn


Post-trip: Beach extension in Phan Thiet 4 Days and 3 Nights (Individual trips with private guides and drivers) Phan Thiet is located about 5 hours’ drive north of Ho Chi Minh City (200 km from Ho Chi Minh City). Mui Ne beach, famous for its sand dunes, is 20 km east of Phan Thiet fishing at the tip of Mui Ne Peninsula. It has become the new mecca of windsurfing, and offers a good selection of boutique hotels in the traditional Vietnamese style. Extend three nights to Mui Ne beach before your return flight home - A perfect way to end a visit to Vietnam. Hotel Dynasty 3* (Run of the house: Superior/Deluxe) The Dynasty Resort (Hoang Trieu) is located on the beautiful beach of Mui Ne Bay, Vietnam. This resort offers international standard accommodations in traditional Vietnamese courtyard style architecture with an elegant tropical garden and a private beach. The unique design provides all rooms with blended views of our swimming pools, tropical garden, private creamy sand beach and the blue ocean. All rooms are equipped with expected international standard modern comforts, and decorated with design furniture.

Pandanus Resort & Spa 4* (Superior room) Pandanus Resort & Spa is a first class resort built within a 10 hectares of lush tropical gardens on a 300 meter long private beach. The Pandanus Resort & Spa has a large range facilities and a variety of different accommodations, all designed to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. The buildings are designed to complement the natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy round the clock dining at the Cafe Blue Lagoon, which offers an extensive menu of Vietnamese and international cuisine. The resort hotel also includes an open-air lounge, Jacuzzi, and a small but trendy nightclub.


Hotel the Cliff Resort 4*+ (Azul Sea View room) For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Phan Thiet, The Cliff Resort and Residences is the perfect choice. Situated only 10.0 Km from the city center, guests are well located to enjoy the town's attractions and activities. A well-kempt environment and its proximity to Sea Link Golf Course, Ponashu Tower, Jibe's Bar Diving Center give to this hotel a special charm. The Cliff Resort and Residences also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Phan Thiet. To name a few of the hotel's facilities, there are bicycle rental, poolside bar, business center, laundry service, and salon.

Hotel Victoria Phan Thiet 4*+ (Garden view bungalow) The Victoria Phan Thiet hotel is located 9 km from Phan Thiet fishing village, along a white sandy beach lined with coconut palms. The 59 bungalows built in traditional Vietnamese style are arranged to allow the best use of the natural environment. The hotel has a famous spa, 4 restaurants with a variety of cuisines, and a pool with a Jacuzzi. Beach sports include beach volley, bicycle rentals and various non-motorized activities.

Your package includes + Round trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet without guide; + Three nights’ accommodation in the hotel of your choice in double occupancy; + Hotel taxes and service charges; + Daily breakfast;


Not included + Entry visa for Vietnam + Meals not mentioned; + Tips, gratuities and expenses of a personal nature; + Travel Insurance. + Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and Peak Season Surcharges as mentioned below. Note: Accommodation bases on room type as mentioned above if available. Higher room grade can be arranged subject to availability and additional charge. Price per person base on minimum two travelers

Hotels

Period

1 November 2016 – 31 March 2017 Dynasty 3* 1 April 2016 – 31 October 2016 1 November 2016 – 31 March 2017 Pandanus Resort4* 1 April 2016 – 31 October 2016 1 November 2016 – 4 May 2017 The Cliff Resort 4* 5 May 2016 – 31 October 2016 1 November 2016 – 31 March 2017 Victoria Resort 4*+ 5 May 2016 – 31 October 2016

Double occupancy USD/person

Single Supplement USD/person

Extra night per room USD/room

315

135

60

305

115

55

380

180

99

360

165

78

415

210

125

400

200

115

500

290

175

450

245

145

!!! NOTE: PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE Dynasty Resort: Peak season: A surcharge of US $25 per room per night will be applied for: + Christmas & New Year: 31/12/2016 – 02/01/2017 + Lunar New Year: 28/1/2017 – 1/2/2017 + The Hung Kings Anniversary & National holidays: 16/4/2016; 30/4/2016; 01/5/2016 & 02/9/2016


Pandanus Resort: Peak season: A surcharge of US $25 per room per night will be applied for: + New Year from 28 December 2016 to 7 January 2017 + Lunar New Year from 29 January to 04 February 2017 + Victory Day & Labour Day from 30 April to 2 May 2016 + Independent Day 02 September 2016 Compulsory Meals: + Christmas’ Eve Dinner (24 December 2015) at US $65 per person + New Year’s Eve Dinner 31 December 2015) at US $75 per person The Cliff Resort: * Minimum of 05 nights stay for arrival during period of December 28, 2016 to January 10, 2017 & 02 nights stay of January 28, 2017 to February 04, 2017 & 02 nights stay of April 29 & 30, 2017 to May 01, 2017 * Peak season: Surcharge: US $35 net/room/night & Villa 3 bedrooms charged US $105 net/villa on the following days: + New Year & Holiday: 24 December 2016 to 10 January 2016 (18 nights) + Lunar New Year from 28 January to 4 February 2016 (8 nights) + The Hung Kings Anniversary from 16 April to 17 April 2016 (2 nights) + Victory Day & Labour Day from 29 April to 01 May 2016 (3 nights) + Independent Day from 02 September to 03 September 2016 (2 nights) Compulsory dinner: + Christmas 24-Dec 2016: US $75 per person + New Year’s Eve 31-Dec 2016: US $100 per person + Lunar New year 30 Jannuary 2017: US $35 per person + Children 5 – 11 years old charge 50% on rates. Children 12 years old full charge Victoria Phan Thiet Peak Season Surcharge: US $25 per room per night for the following periods + Festive period: From Dec. 24, 2016 to Jan. 03, 2017 (11 nights) + Tet (Lunar New Year) period: From Jan. 29, 2017 to Feb. 02, 2017 (05 nights) + Victory / Labor holiday: From Apr. 29, 2017 to May 01, 2017 (03 nights) + Independence holiday: From Sep. 02, 2017 to Sep. 03, 2017 (02 nights) Compulsory dinner: + Christmas Eve gala dinner (December 24, 2016): US $80 per person + New Year’s Eve gala dinner (December 31, 2016): US $90 per person + For any group booking (from 15 pax and above), 01 compulsory lunch or dinner is required at the hotel.


INSIGHTS of VIETNAM 12 DAYS SMALL GROUP TOUR Double occupancy - US$990 per person Surcharge for single occupancy: US$290 Join us on a small group tour - a best way to see the country and learn about the nature, history and culture of Vietnam whilst meeting like-minded people and indulging in some fantastic cuisine. This tour is perfect for first-time travelers anxious about travelling to Vietnam, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travelers. Our small group tour enables you the opportunity to book quality tours on a guaranteed and affordable basis. In the 12 days from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city, you can see a real Vietnam in a way that others don't. Our small group tour, Vietnam Insight 12 Days, will be departing on Friday of every week from Hanoi and ending in Ho Chii Minh city. • • • • • • • • •

Start: Hanoi, Vietnam Finish: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Code: VNI12D Group size: Min 4, Max 16 There is a minimum requirement of four passengers to run this tour Hungarian speaking local guide will meet you on arrival in Vietnam and assist the group during tour. Quality service, nice 3 & 4-star hotel accommodation, upgrade a luxury cruise in Ha Long bay on your request Experience the Vietnamese food, nature, history and culture. Perfect for first-time travelers anxious about travelling to Vietnam, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travelers • Extending your trip for a few extra days before or after your tour is really easy INCLUSIONS 10 nights hotel accommodation Breakfast daily 2 internal flights within Vietnam Small group touring Travel insurance within Vietnam

1 night cruise accommodation 5 lunches and 1 dinners Transport in air-conditioned vehicles Entrance fees Local English-speaking guides

PRICES AND DEPARTURES 2016 (Our starting date from Hanoi, you need to depart one or two day earlier our starting date base on the fight schedule from your country) Starting date from Hanoi June 2016 03 June 2016 17 June 2016 July 2016 01 July 2016 15 July 2016 August 2016 05 August 2016 19 August 2016 September 2016

Availability

Price per person Double Occupancy

Surcharge for Single Occupancy

14 June 2016 28 June 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

12 July 2016 26 July 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

16 August 2016 30 August 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

Finish in Ho Chi Minh


02 September 2016 16 September 2016 October 2016 07 October 2016 21 October 2016 November 2016 04 November 2016 18 November 2016 December 2016 02 December 2016 16 December 2016

13 September 2016 27 September 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

18 October 2016 01 November 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

15 November 2016 29 November 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

13 December 2016 27 December 2016

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

PRICES AND DEPARTURES 2017 (Our starting date from Hanoi, you need to depart one or two day earlier our starting date base on the fight schedule from your country) Starting date from Hanoi January 2017 06 January 2017 February 2017 03 February 2017 17 February 2017 March 2017 03 March 2017 17 March 2017

Availability

Price per person Double Occupancy

Surcharge for Single Occupancy

17 January 2017

Available

$1090

$390

14 February 2017 28 February 2017

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $290

14 March 2017 28 March 2017

Available Available

$1090 $1090

$390 $390

Finish in Ho Chi Minh

Tour Highlights: This is the best cultural tour of Vietnam, an in-depth exploration of Vietnam’s most interesting cities and countryside. Start your trip in charming Hanoi, ride cyclos around the fascinating Old Quarter to see the city's most beautiful French colonial architecture and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects…Attend a water puppet theater performance. Visit ancient temples, culture museums, and more. Spend one night on a cruise in beautiful Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone rock sculptures jut dramatically from the sea and numerous grottoes have created an ephemeral, fantastic landscape. Next, fly from Hanoi to Hue, the former imperial capital, in central Vietnam. Visit royal tombs, the imperial Citadel, and take a cruise along the Perfume River. From Hue, depart on a coastal drive to Hoi An ancient town, which is an exceptionally wellpreserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. There will be time to relax before flying to Saigon for city touring and take an excursion to the network of secret tunnels in Cu Chi that were used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Can Tho, exploring vibrant floating market, lush fruit orchards and other aspects of life on the Mekong river. Your tour concludes with a final night in Saigon; the next day you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.


Outline Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Day 02: Full-day Hanoi city tour Day 03: Full-day excursion to Halong Bay and overnight on cruise Day 04: Sunrise cruise. Return to Hanoi for 1 night Day 05: Transfer and flight to Hue for 1 night, afternoon touring; Day 06: Morning tour Hue including cruise on river, afternoon drive to Hoian Day 07: Hoian, at leisure Day 08: Transfer and flight to Ho Chi Minh for 2 nights Day 09: Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, and half-day Ho Chi Minh city tour Day 10: Excursion to Mekong Delta and 1 night in Can Tho. Day 11: Morning tour of floating markets, return to Ho Chi Minh for 1 night Day 12: Transfer to airport. End of service. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (Meal: - / - / -) On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour (Meal: B / L / -) Today's full day of touring takes in the highlights of Hanoi. In the morning, we first drive to Ho Chi Minh's complex, including the mausoleum of the nation's founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay there respects to the man they simply call Uncle Ho as they silently file past his glass sarcophagus. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho's wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of must-see places in the complex is One Pillar pagoda dating back 11th century. From far view its shape looks like a huge lotus flower. The next stop is the Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam's oldest university and dedicated to one of the world's most famous scholars, Confucious. Inside the temple grounds, huge steles rest on the backs of even larger stone turtles (in Vietnam's culture, the turtle represents longevity). The stele recorded the names of the successful candidates who later became mandarins in the Emperor's court.

In the afternoon, you will visit to the very impressive Museum of Ethnology, among the finest of Vietnam's museums. You will see many exhibits, photographs and actual houses inhabited by some of the 54 ethnic people in Vietnam. It will offer a truly colorful introduction to these ethnic tribes. Then we enjoy one hour cyclo tour of Hanoi 's vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. This is great fun! Lastly, in the late afternoon, you will be enchanted by the legends and stories told at the Thang Long Water Puppet show that no one should miss while visiting Hanoi.


Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board (Meal: B / L / D) Depart this morning for the 3.5 hour drive that takes you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight aboard on Halong Bay

Note: 2 days cruise itinerary is subject to change bases on each cruise company, english speaking guide is available on board. Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (Meal: B / - / -) Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Check-in hotel. Free at leisure and overnight at hotel in Hanoi. Day 5: Hanoi - Hue (Meal: B / - / -) To day, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Hue, a beautiful and welcoming city. Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. Upon arrival you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. This afternoon you embark on a tour of the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. The Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6. Hue – Danang – Hoian (B / L / -) After breakfast at your hotel, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River as you head out to the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Continue along the river to the Royal Tombs of Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynesty who reigned until 1841. The tomb blends traditional architecture with a magical natural setting, and consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, and pavilions).


Afternoon, drive to Hoi An ancient town. The drive takes approximately 3 hours and passes through some of Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscape. En route, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which contains one of the finest collections of IndoHindu carvings and documents the history and culture of the Cham people. Also visit the handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An, settle into your hotel. Overnight in Hoian. Day 7: Hoian – Free and Easy (Meal: B / - / -) Free time at the resort to enjoy the facilities and comforts of the nice resort in Hoi An, with breakfast included. Hoi An is now one of five UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites in Vietnam. For your leisure time, you are free to meander in Hoi An, unwind at Cua Dai Beach, or take an optional half day trip to My Son Cham Ruins or Tra Que village. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh (Meal: B/ - / -) After a morning at leisure in Hoian, you will be transferred to the airport in Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh, where you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Day 9: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (Meal: B/ L / -) Embark on an early morning visit to the world famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Having never been discovered by American Forces during the Vietnam-American War, these tunnels stretch over 200 km and was an important base for the Viet Cong. This underground network sports hand connected command posts, a hospital shelter and former weapon factories. In the afternoon, tour starts at District One, you will see such landmarks as the Cathedral of Notre Dame as well as the Centre Post Office and pass by the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville) and old Opera House (both can only be visited from the outside). Next, stop at the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Conclude the day with a visit to Thien Hau, arguably the most important Buddhist pagoda in Saigon, and then spend some time shopping at Binh Tay market in Cholon (Chinatown) before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta - Can Tho (Meal: B/ L / -) After breakfast, drive to My Tho, in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival at My Tho, cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over at fruit gardens, honey bee and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant with specialties, take small rowing sampan along small canals, then on going to Can Tho, check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.


Day 11: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market - Ho Chi Minh (Meal: B/ - / -) Transfer to the river and board a boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market, where each morning hundreds of farmers, with their boats full of fresh fruits and vegetables, gather to trade goods. Visit a colonial home in Binh Thuy. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Day 12: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (Meal: B/ - / -) Your trip ends after breakfast today. There are no activities included and you’re free until our driver (no guide) come and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight. HOTEL: BASE ON NICE 3 & 4 STAR HOTEL CITIES HANOI HALONG HUE HOIAN HO CHI MINH CAN THO

HOTEL NAME Thien Thai Hotel 3* / La Dolce Vita Hotel 3* Vspirit Cruise 3* / Glory Cruise 3* Asia Hotel 4* / Mondial Hotel 4* Green Heaven Hoian Resort 4*/ Vinh Hung Emerald Resort 4* Le Duy Hotel 3* or Similar Kim Tho Hotel 3* / Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel 3*

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: + 10 nights hotel accommodation in double sharing basic with daily breakfast, tax and service charge + 01 night cruise accommodation (shared boat with private cabin, in-house english speaking guide) + All private transfers and transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (Included fuel, gas, tax, parking charges, etc) + Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh (by Vietnam Airlines, max 20kg baggage and 7 kg hand luggage per person) + All activities and entrance fees as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary + Boat trip in Hue and Mekong delta + Local experienced english speaking guides during tour (except leisure time) + Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) + Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter (if required) + Travel insurance within Vietnam + Mineral water available on the vehicles TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: + All International flight tickets from/to Vietnam + Early check in or late checkout are not mentioned in our program - Check in time at hotel 14:00pm - Check out time at hotel 12:00pm + Personal Expenses + All drinks and any meals not mentioned above in the day-by-day itinerary + Optional tours, kayaking, Spa, Beauty & Massage on boat in Ha Long + Visa stamp fee at international gate (25 USD per person) + Tips for local guides and coach drivers + Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and Peak Season Surcharges. + Other services not mentioned above


NOTE: • Departure is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 4 persons. Surcharge for a departure guaranteed for two traveller: US$350 per person • Vietnam Visa on Arrival guaranteed letter. We can do and send you the visa approval letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department. You need to print it, bring it along when traveling to Vietnam. When you arrive at the airport, with this approval letter, you'll be able to get visa at Immigration desk - Kindly prepare 2 pictures (passport sized photos) & 25 USD for stamp fees per person (single entry visa)


CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS os VIETNAM (14 Days 13 Nights - Guaranteed departure with 2 persons) Hanoi, Halong, Hue, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Cai Rang DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L) The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda nearby and the Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Also on the tour will be the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, and one of the city's museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3: HANOI – HA LONG (B/L) Depart this morning for the 3.5 hour drive that takes you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arriving in Halong, cruise by boat to discover the extraordinary landscapes of Ha Long Bay. Discover the mysteries of the 8th wonder of the world; visiting the caves and some of the bay of Islands; summer stop on one of the beaches where you can swim. Seafood lunch on boat. Return to Ha Long and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at hotel in Halong.

DAY 4: HA LONG – HA NOI – NIGHT TRAIN TO HUE (B/D) Drive to Hanoi and visit But Thap pagoda en route, a 300 year old pagoda. In the evening, transfer to the station to board a sleeper train for Hue. Overnight in the train in shared 4-berth compartment.


DAY 5: HUE (B/L) Morning arrival in Hue. Your guide for the centre of Vietnam will meet you at the train station and take you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Hue Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market. Accommodation at hotel in Hue.

DAY 6: HUE (B/L) After breakfast, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River as you head out to the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Continue along the river to the Royal Tombs of Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynesty who reigned until 1841. The tomb blends traditional architecture with a magical natural setting, and consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, and pavilions). Also visit visit to King Tu Duc's tomb, set among lotus ponds, fragrant pine, and frangipani trees. Accommodation at hotel in Hue. DAY 7: HUE – HOIAN (B/L) This morning, depart by road for Hoi An ancient town, which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. The drive takes approximately 3 hours and passes through some of Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscape. En route, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which contains one of the finest collections of Indo-Hindu carvings and documents the history and culture of the Cham people. Also visit the handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An, settle into your hotel. Accommodation at hotel in Hoian. DAY 8: HOIAN (B/L) Morning visit to Hoi An Silk Village. Visiting the traditional culture of silk making process from the Champa and the Vietnamese. We will show you all process from planting mulberry trees, breeding silkworms, unraveling silk thread from the cocoons, traditional weaving from the Champa and the Vietnamese. Then take a short introduction to Vietnamese cooking and tasting of the prepared meal. Afternoon is free at your leisure. Accommodation at hotel in Hoian.


DAY 9: HOIAN – FLY TO HO CHI MINH (B/D) This morning, you will be transferred to the airport in Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival at Ho Chi Minh's Tan Son Nhat International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel for three-night stay. After settling in to your hotel, head out with your guide on an introductory tour which will include a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, Reunification Palace (outside). Also walk on Dong Khoi Street and the house of the Opera. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH – CAI BE – VINH LONG – CAN THO (B/L) Today, leave the bustle of the city behind for a day of exploring scenic rice fields, waterways and colorful markets of the Mekong Delta, Cai Be Floating Market, which is a famous place in Mekong Delta, here the Tien River forms the border between Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre provinces.Cruise along the Mekong tributaries to Cai Be floating market and cruising among local barges full of fruits and vegetables. Then stop at local workshops where you can learn how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn...You can try and taste all kinds of candies with their family. And take the rowing boat deeper into the countryside on smaller canals and to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to interact with them and see how they catch fish...Lunch can be served at the local home. After lunch, we can walk around and then we will enjoy some kinds of fruits when listening to the traditional music. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city, drive to Can Tho, the main town of the Mekong Delta. Accommodation at hotel in Can Tho. DAY 11: CAN THO – CAI RANG – HO CHI MINH (B/L) Today we wake up early and leave Ninh kieu wharf at 7 am for a four hours aboard your boat cruising to see bustling activities along Can Tho river, you may know how local people go fishing with plenty of fish traps and how they transport passengers as well as products by the waterway. When the boat approaches Cai Rang floating market with thousands of wholesale purchasing boats, you will have a chance to exchange some customer goods for Mekong fruit and vegetables. Keep on going along Can Tho river to another attraction named Phong Dien floating market located right in the fruit area. On the way back, stop over an orchard to enjoy some Mekong fruits (water apple, grape fruit, mango, longan, orange…). Back to Ninh Kieu wharf and have lunch at local restaurant before return to Ho Chi Minh City. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. DAY 12: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS (B/L) In the morning you will enjoy a half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The tunnels consist of more than 200kilometers of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life was like during the U.S.-Vietnam War. You will have free time in the afternoon. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.


DAY 13: HO CHI MINH (B) Day at free. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

DAY 14: DEPART HO CHI MINH (B) There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvenir shopping or relax until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Price per person in US dollars: Period

Number of passengers

Superior Category

Comfort Category

2 – 3 passengers

1280

1482

4 – 5 passengers

965

1168

6 – 8 passengers

842

1044

Single Supplement

330

495

1 Apr 2015 – 31 Dec 2016

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: · 12 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast · One overnight train in a 4-berth compartment (4 persons compartment) · All private transportation by air-conditioned vehicles · Private boat trip in Ha Long, Hue & Mekong Delta · Meals as stated in the program (B = breakfast; L= Lunch; D = Dinner) · Local English-speaking guides · Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter · All sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the program · Drinking water available on the vehicles.


TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: · International flight tickets and airport tax · Internal flight tickets: Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh · Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides · Personal travel insurance · Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program · Personal expenditure, such as souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage etc. · Tips for tour guide and driver in each region · Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any · Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any · Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 2 passport photo each person) · Other services not mentioned above CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP: · Supplement private cabin on the train: US $ …per person · Supplement flight and hotel in Hue instead of night train: + Superior Category: US $...per person / Comfort Category: US $...per person · Supplement for one night on the junk in Halong Bay: US $...per person Your Hotels or Similar

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Comfort Category

HANOI

La Dolce Vita Hotel 3*

Sunway Hotel 4*

HA LONG

Starcity Ha Long Bay Hotel 3*

Saigon Halong Hotel 4*

HUE

Asia Hue Hotel 3*

Eldora Hotel 4*

HOI AN

Botanic Garden Homestay 3*

Vinh Hung Riverside Resort 4*

HO CHI MINH

Le Duy Hotel 3*

Harmony Saigon Hotel 4*

CAN THO

Saigon Can Tho Hotel 3*

Ninh Kieu 2 4*


ESSENCE of VIETNAM (9 Days 8 Nights - Guaranteed departure with 2 persons) Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong delta DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L) The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda nearby and the Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Also on the tour will be the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, and one of the city's museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi. DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) Depart this morning for the 3.5 hour drive that takes you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arriving in Halong, board a wooden junk are designed in time-honored traditional style, with contemporary and luxurious cabins and facilities. Set sail on a join-in cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay, giving you the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site. While on board, you will be served a sumptuous fresh seafood lunch. There will be opportunities to swim on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck and visit one of the most beautiful limestone grottos. When the sun sets, we will drop anchor for the night, near a remote island. This junk has a lovely dining room, bar, and private bedrooms with showers. Accommodation on board in Halong Bay (Itinerary details is different depending on each boat). DAY 4: HALONG - HANOI – FLY TO HUE (B) Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and drive back to the Noi Bai airport for the flight VN1545 (19.15 – 20.25) to Hue, where you will be met and transferred to hotel for a two-night stay. Accommodation at hotel in Hue.


DAY 5: HUE WORLD HERITAGE (B/L) After breakfast at the hotel, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River as you head out to the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Continue along the river to the Royal Tombs of Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynesty who reigned until 1841. The tomb blends traditional architecture with a magical natural setting, and consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, and pavilions). You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to visit Hue Citadel, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Imperial Museum. Accommodation at hotel in Hue. DAY 6: HUE – DA NANG – HOIAN (B/D) This morning, depart by road for Hoi An ancient town, which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. The drive takes approximately 3 hours and passes through some of Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscape. En route, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which contains one of the finest collections of Indo-Hindu carvings and documents the history and culture of the Cham people. Also visit the handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An, settle into your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of this enchanting town visiting an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Also explore its many craft and silk shops and the colorful fish and produce market. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel in Hoian. DAY 7: HOIAN – FLY TO HO CHI MINH (B/D) In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh city. In the afternoon, you will have a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. You'll visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office and China town. If you desire, you can visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Conclude the day with a visit to colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city’s main shopping boulevard with fashionable boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and house-wares. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.


DAY 8: MEKONG DELTA (B/L) After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose you to the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. On arrival, embark a private boat to see a country life in Mekong. Then continue cruising along small creek to Mekong River estuary, to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) and stop over a garden restaurant at a local house for Vietnamese lunch. Continue cruise along natural creeks and quiet village in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee keeping farm, taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional music, see round a distillery, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp. Return to Ho Chi Minh later this afternoon. Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh. DAY 9: DEPART HO CHI MINH (B) There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvenir shopping or relax until transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Finish your trip or you can extend someday to Siem Reap (Cambodia), Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) or Phu Quoc Island.


OCT 1 2015 – DEC 31 2016


Superior Category

Comfort Category

2 – 3 passengers

983

1158

4 – 5 passengers

777

952

6 – 7 passengers

695

870

8 – 10 passengers

654

829

Single Supplement

423

582

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: · 07 nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast · 01 night stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay with private cabin in twin sharing · All private transportation by air-conditioned vehicles · Private boat trip in Mekong Delta · Meals as stated in the program (B = breakfast; L= Lunch; D = Dinner) · Local English-speaking guides · Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter · All sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the program · Drinking water available on the vehicles.


TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: · International flight tickets and airport tax · Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Hue & Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh · Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides · Personal travel insurance · Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program · Personal expenditure, such as souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage etc. · Tips for tour guide and driver in each region · Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any · Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any · Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 2 passport photo each person) · Other services not mentioned above Your Hotels or Similar

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HANOI

La Dolce Vita Hotel 3*

Sunway Hotel 4*

HA LONG

Image Cruise 3*

Pelican Cruise 4*

HUE

Asia Hue Hotel 3*

Eldora Hotel 4*

HOI AN

Botanic Garden Homestay 3*

Vinh Hung Riverside Resort 4*

HO CHI MINH

La Jolie Hotel & Spa 3*

Liberty Central Hotel 4*


Essential Cambodia and Vietnam - 12 Days / 11 Nights PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA DANANG - HOI AN - HUE - HANOI - HALONG BAY - HANOI Discover the beauty and the magic of Southeast Asia through the splendor of Cambodia & Vietnam. From exploring the ruins of ancient Champa and Khmer empires to experiencing the buzz of rapidly progressing modern cities, touring these neighboring countries reveals a diverse blend of old and new. You'll learn the art of regional cuisine, the historical and religious heart of the country. From natural beauty to ancient wonders, this 12 day program shows you the true essence of Vietnam and Cambodia and its people. Itinerary in brief • DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PHNOM PENH • DAY 2 - PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (B) • DAY 3 - SIEM REAP – ANGKOR COMPLEX (B) • DAY 4 - SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) (B) • DAY 5 - HO CHI MINH CITY (B) • DAY 6 - HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B,L) • DAY 7 - HO CHI MINH CITY - DANANG - HOI AN (B) • DAY 8 - HOI AN - HUE (B) • DAY 9 - HUE - HANOI (B) • DAY 10 - HANOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D) • DAY 11 - HALONG BAY - HANOI (B) • DAY 12 - HANOI - DEPARTURE HANOI (B)

Itinerary details DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN PHNOM PENH On arrival in Phnom Penh, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide and then transferred to the hotel for check in. After a relaxing break, you will set out to discover the most remarkable sights of Phnom Penh in Tuk Tuk, an original Phnom Penh means of transportation and a very fun way to explore this lively city. First, head to the Royal Palace. This palace dates back to 1866 and was the last palace built during the French colonial period. The same complex houses the Silver Pagoda, named for the over 5000 heavy silver tiles that cover its floors. Its original name is Wat Prakeo, meaning Temple of the Emerald Buddha. In this temple you will view a collection of Buddhas in gold, silver, crystal, and bronze. Continue to the National Museum, which was built in traditional Khmer style. It houses the world's foremost collection of ancient Khmer artistic, archaeological, and religious artifacts from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Over 5,000 pieces are on display, constituting the repository of the Kingdom's cultural wealth. In addition, the roof space is home to a large bat colony! Your sightseeing concludes with a visit to Wat Phnom temple, the founding place of the city on a small hilltop and a great place to people watch as the locals come to pray for good luck. Overnight in Phnom Penh.


DAY 2 - PHNOM PENH - SIEM REAP (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. On arrival in Siem Reap, your local English speaking guide will greet you and accompany you to the hotel for check in. This afternoon, start your visits to Angkor by visiting the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. This city is surrounded by an 8 m high wall, with each side of the city being 4 km long, drawing a perfect square. You will enter the city through the ancient South Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with Elephants and four giant. On each side of the entrance path a row of 54 gods or demons is holding the sacred Naga snake. From here, continue to Bayon Temple in the exact center of the city. The particularity of this monument is the 54 towers with four faces representing the 54 provinces of the then Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. DAY 3 - SIEM REAP – ANGKOR COMPLEX (B) After breakfast this morning, explore the temples of the Small Circuit by ‘remork’ (similar to the Thai ‘tuk tuk’). Start your tour with a visit to Ta Prohm temple, built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples. Your visit will also include Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from the late 12th Century, and Srah Srang, also known as the “pool of ablutions”. Return to the hotel for a relaxing break during the midday heat. After a rest at your hotel, depart on a very special sightseeing tour of the famous Angkor Wat. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is constructed following the model of the temple mountain symbolizing the Mount Meru, home of the gods. The divine residence of Vishnu, the King himself was to reside here after his death. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and the wars Suryavarman II fought during his reign. Moreover, Angkor Wat is well known for the more than 2,000 Apsara dancers decorating the temple. Construction is thought to have taken around thirty years of intensive labor. Today, Angkor Wat is figured on Cambodia's national flag as the temple symbolizes the soul of the Khmer people. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap. DAY 4 - SIEM REAP - HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) (B) After breakfast, free till transfer to the airport for departure flight from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.


DAY 5 - HO CHI MINH CITY (B) Depart your hotel for a full day Ho Chi Minh City tour. Head to Cholon, the Chinatown district, to discover the area’s markets, shops and the Cantonese Thien Hau Pagoda - dedicated to the goddess of the Sea. Visit Vietnam's first traditional medicine museum, the FITO Museum, with an amazing collection of 3,000 items relevant to the development of traditional Vietnamese medicine. Implements used to prepare indigenous herbs and objects commonly found in traditional pharmacies can be seen in the galleries as well as ancient books and documents on traditional Vietnamese medicine. Head back to the city centre to visit Ben Thanh Market where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market exploring the variety of goods for sale. This afternoon visit the War Remnants or History Museum (choose which one you would most like to see) and the former Presidential Palace. Stroll (your vehicle will be available at all times) to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. At the end of the afternoon head back to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Note: History Museum is closed on Mondays. DAY 6 - HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B,L) Travel to Ben Tre, which is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. Board your boat for a cruise along Ben Tre River. You will make some stops en-route to meet the local people. Arrive in Bến Tre town. Take a boat on Bến Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river, Sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing,water transfering……. Stop at brickwork to see how to make brick by hand and coconut prosessing workshop. Visit coconut garden and find out about coconut culture. Ride a bike on peaceful paths in country (5km). Stop at farmer house for seeing mat weaving and enjoy some fruits. Go on biking on shady paths to riverside restaurant for lunch via rice field, vegetable plain (3 km) Discover the real life in village by bike, come to workshop to see people make rice paper cake, visit local Cao dai temple. Get along riverside to go back the office.And have a look fruit town market in the everning (7 km). Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. DAY 7 - HO CHI MINH CITY - DANANG - HOI AN (B) After breakfast transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for the short flight to the central port city of Danang. On arrival in Danang transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Hoi An


DAY 8 - HOI AN - HUE (B) Leave Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Its mesmerizing tombs and mausoleums of the last emperors of Vietnam reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the imperial families and their subjects. The ancient citadel reflects the pomp and ceremony of the dynastic rulers as well as the scars of many years of turmoil, both ancient and modern (the Royal Citadel was badly damaged in the latter stages of the war) but retains a sense of grace and majesty even today. Drive through Danang and visit the Cham Museum, which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. In Hue visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument depart for Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River. Constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha. On the pagoda grounds is the famous Austin car a resident monk drove to Saigon in 1963 to protest against the southern regime. The photo of his self-immortalization is one of the most well-known images of the war. Overnight in Hue. DAY 9 - HUE - HANOI (B) Start your day with a visit to the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market to see it’s abundance of fresh produce. After exploring the market take a cyclo through the ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake where the Emperors used to come to relax, full of lotus flowers in summer there are many local style coffee shops around the lake where university students come to study. Continue to former emperor Minh Mang’s tomb located in a tranquil setting of gardens and ponds. Journey on to Khai Dinh’s Tomb designed in traditional Vietnamese style with a European touch making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. From here transfer 30-minutes to Hue Airport for the 1-hour flight to Hanoi. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 10 - HANOI - HALONG BAY (B,L,D) Following breakfast leave Hanoi for a 3hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. Arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on Halong Bay.


DAY 11 - HALONG BAY - HANOI (B) Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. As an optional extra visit one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam ‘But Thap’ on the way back to Hanoi. In Hanoi, in the afternoon, visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum (closed Mondays), a research centre and public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. Next, visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you. Finish the day with a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely north Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi. DAY 12 - HANOI - DEPARTURE HANOI (B) This morning depart your hotel for the Temple of Literature. In 1076, Vietnam's first university Quoc Tu Giam, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Visit The One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049, next. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Close by is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. His former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary. (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov) Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. From here transfer (or stroll along the lakeside) 700 meters to the nearby Taoist temple of Quan Thanh dedicated to Tran Vu, one of the principal deities in Taoism. At leisure for shopping until your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for onward flight. Inclusions: Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime) 2Days/1Night cruise on boat in Ha Long Bay (shared cabin on shared boat) All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax): Local English speaking guides (for other languages-German, French, Italian, and Spanish a supplement applies) All entrance fees as program Private boat trip in Mekong Biking tour Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food) 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only Added value from 15 Paying Pax up: 1 Tour Leader Free Of Charge based on twin-sharing room (exclusive of airfares and other surcharges)


Exclusions: Airfares (international and domestic) Meals, Drinks, Tips (other than mentioned in the program) - Visa stamps upon arrival (Cambodia $30 per person, Vietnam $45 per person) Travel Insurance (highly recommended) Optional excursions and activities Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…) Peak season surcharges if any Any other items not mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ section aboves Cities

Hotels List Standard Category / 3-star hotel Samnang Laor Hotel Prum Bayon Hotel Le Duy Hotel Thuy Duong 3 Duy Tan 2 Thien Thai Hotel V'Spirit Cruises

Phnom Penh Siem Reap Ho Chi Minh Hoi An Hue Hanoi Halong

Room Type Superior Superior Superior Superior Superior ROH Deluxe

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON IN US$: Group

1pax

2pax

3-4 pax

5-7pax

8-9 pax

10-12pax

13-15pax

16-20pax

Single Surcharge

Standard

1,950

1,103

972

800

748

719

679

680

393


HANOI & HO CHI MINH HIGHLIGHTS 7 Days Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-) Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. You are greeted by your guide and driver at Noi Bai International airport for your transfer to the hotel. Hanoi, one of Asia’s most enchanting cities, full of culture, history and the engaging contradictions of a rapidly developing and deeply traditional society. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi city’s highlights (B/L/D) Although it is the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm of past centuries, with its narrow lanes and traditional shop houses. Begin with an exploration of the vast Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which contains the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh (closed Mondays, Fridays and during September and October); and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Preserved in the same condition as during his life, it may be viewed through the windows. Continue to the miniature 11th century One Pillar Pagoda which was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954, and then to the Temple of Literature with its walled courtyards and graceful gateways. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this was also the site of Vietnam's first university. Afterwards head to the Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays and during Vietnam New Year). This museum showcases art, traditional clothing and reconstructions of traditional longhouses from 54 different ethnic groups. In the afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple which contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda. Along the way pass by other colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House (may be seen from the outside only) and St Joseph's Cathedral. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) Have breakfast at the hotel. Head to Ha Long Bay, it takes about 4 hours to transfer. Upon arrival in Halong pier, board the junk to visit Halong Bay. Enjoy 4 hours fantastic cruise with thousands of picturesque rocky islets of all shapes and sizes. Explore Dau Go cave, Thien Cung grotto, and round over Tuan Chau island, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island and Sail island. Turn back to boat station; depart for Hanoi in the late afternoon. Overnight in Ha Noi.


Day 4: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh (B/L/D) Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh, where you will be met and transferred to hotel for a three-night stay. This afternoon, sightseeing in Saigon, a vibrant metropolis, Saigon teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the convergence of traditional and modern life. Begin the trip into modern history with a tour of the Reunification Palace. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style building was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Afterwards, drive to the historic center to visit the Emperor of Jade Pagoda, one of Saigon's most interesting pagodas. Proceed to pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Pass by the classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside). Finally, end up at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Overnight in Saigon. Day 5: Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L/D) Drive 70kms from Ho Chi Minh City, stopping en route to visit a rice paper making village, and you will reach Cu Chi Tunnels. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters, you will spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels to see how the Viet Cong survived in this underground network. Shopping in Saigon & Dinner at local restaurant Overnight in Saigon.

Day 6: Mekong Delta (B/L/D) Excursion to Ben Tre with a boat trip to Mekong River islands 8:00: Departure from Saigon On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier (Bến Tre town).Take a boat on Bến Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river, Sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring...Stop at brickwork to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. Visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family workshop making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits. Take a motocart on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at restaurant riverside. Take a motocart on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at restaurant riverside. Afternoon take rowing-boat along water palm creek and boat back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.


Day 7: Saigon Departure (B/-/-) The morning is free at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City for some last minute shopping before depart for your flight. End of service.

Inclusions: + Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check in and check out around noontime) + All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax): + Local English speaking guides (for other languages-German, French, Italian, and Spanish a supplement applies) + All entrance fees as program + Private boat trip in Ha Long bay & Mekong + Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program (Local food) + 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus on days of transfer and sightseeing only + Added value from 15 Paying Pax up: 1 Tour Leader Free Of Charge based on twin-sharing room (exclusive of airfares and other surcharges) Exclusions: + Airfares (international and domestic) + Meals, Drinks, Tips (other than mentioned in the program) + Visa stamps upon arrival (Vietnam $45 per person) + Travel Insurance (highly recommended) + Optional excursions and activities + Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation + Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…) + Peak season surcharges if any + Any other items not mentioned in the ‘Tour Price Includes’ section aboves


Accommodation Cities

Hotels List

Room Type

Ho Chi Minh

Le Duy Hotel

Superior

Hanoi

Thien Thai Hotel

ROH

Ho Chi Minh

Liberty Saigon Central

Deluxe

Hanoi

Lan Vien Hotel

Superior

Standard Category / 3-star hotel

4 star hotel

Pricing Period


Superior Category

Comfort Category

2 – 3 passengers

628

751

4 – 5 passengers

460

584

6 – 8 passengers

392

515

Single Supplement

115

228

1 Oct 2015 – 31 Dec 2016


HIGHLIGHTS of VIETNAM Hanoi, Halong, Hue, Hoian, Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho, Cu Chi tunnels Day 1: Arrival Hanoi On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi city’s highlights (B/L) Although it is the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still retains the mystery and charm of past centuries, with its narrow lanes and traditional shop houses. Begin with an exploration of the vast Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which contains the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh (closed Mondays, Fridays and during September and October); and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Preserved in the same condition as during his life, it may be viewed through the windows. Continue to the miniature 11th century One Pillar Pagoda which was rebuilt after being destroyed by the French in 1954, and then to the Temple of Literature with its walled courtyards and graceful gateways. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this was also the site of Vietnam's first university. Afterwards head to the Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays and during Vietnam New Year). This museum showcases art, traditional clothing and reconstructions of traditional longhouses from 54 different ethnic groups. In the afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple which contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda. Along the way pass by other colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House (may be seen from the outside only) and St Joseph's Cathedral. Overnight in Hanoi. Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay on cruise (B/L/D) Depart this morning for the 3.5 hour drive that takes you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Accommodation on board in Halong Bay (Itinerary details is different depending on each boat).

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Hue (B) Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and drive back to the Noi Bai airport for the flight VN1545 (19.15 – 20.25) to Hue, a historically significant city; it was the imperial capital for the Nguyen Dynasty, which left behind regal monuments and sprawling temples. Upon arrival in Hue, you will be met and transferred to hotel for a two-night stay. Accommodation at hotel in Hue.


Day 5: Hue – Full day Sightseeing (B/L) After breakfast, you will board a private traditional boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River as you head out to the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded by ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Continue along the river to the Royal Tombs of Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty who reigned until 1841. The tomb blends traditional architecture with a magical natural setting, and consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, and pavilions). After lunch, visit Hue Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoian (B/L) Today, your guide and driver will pick you up for the drive through the Hai Van tunnel to Hoi An ancient town, which is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. The drive takes approximately 3 hours and passes through some of Vietnam’s most breathtaking landscape. En route, visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which contains one of the finest collections of Indo-Hindu carvings and documents the history and culture of the Cham people. Also visit the handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain. Upon arrival in Hoi An, settle into your hotel. Hoi An was Vietnam's most active trading center over many centuries and has been largely preserved. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, French and British traders. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of this enchanting town visiting an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. There may be many interesting things waiting for you here, lanterns, clothes shop, Hoian calligraphy, night foods… Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoian (B/L) This morning we will travel more than 60 km to visit My Son Holy land, another UNESCO Heritage. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham centers in Vietnam. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. This site is a mustsee for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of five World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam. Back to your hotel (resort) and spend the rest of time at your own leisure. Stay overnight in Hoi An. Alternatively, morning tour with bicycle ride to a local farm in Tra Que herb village. Tra Que is a charming little village on the edge of Hoi An, the village is named after the sweet scented vegetables that spice up the everyday meals of the Pho Hoi people. Here a new spirit for traditional Hoi An dishes like Cao Lau, Quang noodles, enjoy cooking class served by host with the local ‘Tam Huu’ spring roll which were primarily made from Tra Que vegetables and cake with meat (Banh xeo) has been enlivened.


Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh (B/L) After a morning at leisure in Hoian, you will be transferred to the airport in Danang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh. Start your explorations of this city with some afternoon touring, which will include a visit to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. Next, stop at the War Remnants Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Conclude the day with a visit to Thien Hau, arguably the most important Buddhist pagoda in Saigon, and then spend some time shopping at Binh Tay market in Cholon (Chinatown) before returning to your hotel.

Day 9: Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L) The Mekong's Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, means Nine Dragons for the nine months that terminate the flow of this great river as it, is absorbed by the sea. After breakfast, a two hour drive to Ben Tre will expose you to the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier (Bến Tre town).Take a boat on Bến Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river, Sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring...Stop at brickwork to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. Visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family workshop making sleep mats and enjoying some fruits. Take a motocart on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at restaurant riverside. Take a motocart on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants. Lunch at restaurant riverside. Afternoon take rowing-boat along water palm creek and boat back to Saigon. Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Departure (B) You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish your trip or you can take flight to Hanoi for the night departure flight.




Superior Category

Comfort Category

2 – 3 passengers

996

1142

4 – 5 passengers

761

907

6 – 8 passengers

669

815

Single Supplement

338

465

Valid until 31 Dec 2016

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: + Hotel accommodation in a shared double or twin room with daily breakfast + Ha Long Bay cruise program (shared double or twin cabin on shared boat, using in-house english speaking guide) + Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles + Private boat trip in Mekong Delta + Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = breakfast; L= Lunch; D = Dinner) + English or French speaking local guide + Vietnam Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter if requested + Entrance fees for the sightseeing described above + Drinking water available on the vehicles. + Services charges and government tax TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: + International flight tickets and airport tax + Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Hue & Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh + Optional tours, surcharges for other language guides + Personal travel insurance + Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program + Personal expenditure, such as souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage etc. + Tips for tour guide and driver in each region + Peak season or public holidays surcharge if any + Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any + Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 2 passport photo each person) + Other services not mentioned above Your Hotels or Similar

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HANOI

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HA LONG

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HUE

Asia Hue Hotel (Deluxe room) www.asiahotel.com.vn

Eldora Hotel (Deluxe city view) www.eldorahotel.com

HOI AN

Botanic Garden Homestay (Superior room) www.botanichomestay.com

Phu Thinh Boutique Resort (Superior room) www.phuthinhhotel.com

HO CHI MINH

Le Duy Hotel (Deluxe room) www.leduyhotel.com.vn

Harmony Saigon Hotel (Deluxe room) www.harmonysaigonhotel.com

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