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15 Days: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An, HCMC, Cu Chi, Tay
Ninh, Mekong delta
Full range of Vietnam land of adventure package offers you an exotic
holiday, Hanoi, Mai Chau Trek, enjoy the verdant and rugged mountain
scenery combined with the colorful local population, trek through
tropical rain forest, using the local tracks and passing through
cornfields as we descend in to Mai Chau Valley. Trip also includes
the cruising on Ha Long Bay, Hue Imperial Citadel, Hoi An town,
Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi, Tay Ninh, Mekong delta
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DAY 1: |
ARRIVE HANOI
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Greet at airport & transfer to hotel. You
will have free time at leisure but our guide will be able to
offer advice and assistance as required.
Accom. at hotel in Hanoi |
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DAY 2: |
HANOI (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Hanoi full day city tour (08 - 09
hours): Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public
parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city
with French style buildings and less traffic than other cities
in Asia. Visit to Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum, One
Pillar pagoda, Temple
of Literature, Hoan Kiem
Lake. |
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Afternoon, visit the impressive Museum
of Ethnology. The 30 minutes cyclo tour will be arranged to
visit Hanoi Old Quarters,
stop at Opera House &
St Joseph Cathedral
for taking the pictures. Accom.at hotel in Hanoi |
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DAY 3: |
MAI CHAU TREK (BREAKFAST
/ LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Depart Hanoi for Mai Chau and begin
trekking. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with
the colorful local population makes this on unforgettable experience.
We stay overnight as the guests of an H' mong family in a traditional
long house. |
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DAY 4: |
MAI CHAU TREK
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast is served at home. |
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Today we get well and truly off the
beaten track as we trek through tropical rain forest, using
the local tracks and passing through cornfields as we descend
in to Mai Chau Valley. The trek usually takes around 7 hours
and is quite steep in places. Overnight with Thai family in
stilt house |
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DAY 5: |
MAI CHAU - HANOI
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -) |
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We trek for a couple pf hours passing through
several more Thai hamlets on the valley before we return to
Hanoi. Accom. at hotel in Hanoi. |
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DAY 6: |
HANOI - HA LONG BAY(OVERNIGHT
BOAT) (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Depart for Ha Long city - 170km east
of Hanoi. Ha Long Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as a World
Heritage Site since 1994.
Arrive the boat station in Halong, board your junk boat followed
by Welcome drink and lunch. |
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Cruise to explore "the bay of
Dragon" with it most typical highlights: Thien
Cung cave, Dau Go cave,
Tuan Chau islet, Dog islet, fighting cock.... Sea-bathing at
the white sandy beach on Titov island - a favorite place for
swim
Later in the afternoon, admire sunset, fishing and rowing basket
boat.
Dinner and overnight on boat. |
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DAY 7: |
HA LONG BAY - HANOI -
HUE (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -) |
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Breakfast at sunrise.
Continue the cruise through the stone forest on the water, row
basket boat to Luon grotto Seafood lunch before cruising back
to the pier. |
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After lunch, disembark and return
by car to Hanoi. Car may stop on the way for a short break at
Hong Ngoc workshop - where you can find the traditional products
like embroidery, silk clothes and Jewry... made by the disabled
children. |
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16:00 Arrive your hotel in Hanoi.
In the evening we board the famous Reunification Express for
our southbound train to Hue. Overnight on train. |
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DAY 8: |
HUE (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast on train. |
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We arrive Vietnam's former capital
in the morning. We then have a guided tour of the Citadel, containing
the Imperial City, the royal Tomb of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Accom.
at hotel in Hue. |
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DAY 9: |
HUE - HOI AN
(BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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This morning we have a dragon boat
cruise down The Perfume visiting Thien Mu pagoda en route. Later
we drive up the spectacular Hari Van Pass and down to Hoi An.
Accom. at hotel in Hoi An. |
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DAY 10: |
HOI AN (BREAKFAST
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Morning orientation tour of Hoi An'
s historic old quarter. The
remainder of the day is free. Accom. at hotel in Hoi An |
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DAY 11: |
HOI AN - HO CHI MI NH CITY (BREAKFAST / - /
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Breakfast at hotel |
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Free at leisure till transfer to Danang
airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive Ho Chi
Minh City (Old Saigon, and now written up as HCMC). Greet
at airport & transfer to hotel. |
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Afternoon: transfer to the main section of the old city, short
stop at the classic Post Office, the Catholic Church called
Notre Dame De Paris,
visit to the former Presidential
Palace, then shopping at Tay Son Lacquerware workshop or
Binh Tay whole sales market. |
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Accom. at hotel in HCMC. |
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DAY 12: |
HCMC - CU CHI - TAY NINH
(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -) |
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Breakfast at hotels |
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Morning: we start 2 hour drive to
Tay Ninh, the headquarters for the Cao Dai Sect, whose patron
saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill.
Attend a midday ceremony at Cao Dai Church. Lunch at restaurant. |
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Afternoon: continue to visit the Cu
Chi Tunnels - an amazing network of tunnels which stretched
for over 250 kilometers, were three levels deep, give the visitor
a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the
American war was like . Late afternoon: return to Ho Chi Minh
City.
Accom. at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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DAY 13: |
HO CHI MINH-VINH LONG(MEKONG
DELTA) (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at hotel. |
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Drive southward to Vinh Long - a vivid
town of Mekong delta.
Upon arrival, visit some typical workshops, experience daily
life of the local residence. Tonight we will be accommodated
with a local family in their house on stilts. Mattresses, mosquito
nets and pillows are provided. This is a unique opportunity
to closely observe life in the Delta. |
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DAY 14: |
VINH LONG - HO CHI MINH
CITY (BREAKFAST / - / DINNER) |
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Breakfast at home followed by a boat ride on the
Mekong river which will offer you a glimpse into the agrarian
life of the vibrant southern Delta region. From your boats,
you are able to closely observe the daily rituals of river life
and participate in the bustling commerce activities as we buy
our fruits from the floating market. Along the way, we will
visit an orchard farm, handicraft village, and the land market
abundant in colorful fresh fruits and vegetables. |
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Afternoon: return to Ho Chi Minh city
for overnight. where the remainder of the day is free. In the
evening we have a farewell dinner. Accom. at hotel in Ho Chi
Minh City. |
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DAY 15: |
DEPART HO CHI MI NH CITY
(BREAKFAST / - / -) |
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The tour finishes after breakfast. There will
be a transfer waiting to take you to the airport for your departure
flight. |
Valid until 31-October 2007
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Category
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Price in USD per person based on twin sharing
for group of
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Single Room
Surcharge
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1p
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2p
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3-4p
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5-6p
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7-9p
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10-15p
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15p+1
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| Standard |
1,792
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1,090
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972
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827
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800
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697
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674
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195
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| Superior |
1,942
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1,166
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1,032
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904
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878
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775
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762
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262
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| Deluxe |
2,211
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1,293
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1,157
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1,014
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1,006
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890
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886
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408
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Tour Package Includes :
- 12 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with daily breakfast
at specified hotels
- 01 night overnight on boat in Halong Bay
- 01 night home stay in Mekong delta
- Private transportation throughout the program
- Train fare (soft sleeper berth) Hanoi - Hue
- Domestic airfare & tax for Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
- Private boat cruise on Hue & Vinh Long
- Entrance fee for all sightseeing as mentioned
- Meals at nice local restaurants as stated in the program.
- Professional English speaking guide serving throughout the
program
- 01 FOC based on twin sharing including dom. Airfare & tax
for every group of 15 paying pax
Tour Package Excludes :
- Int'l air tickets & airport tax / Meals and drinks not
mentioned in the program
- Visa stamping fee, travel insurance, tips & Personal expenses.
Special offer :
One bottle of mineral water per person per day throughout the program
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Approval letter for single entry visa to Vietnam if require!
HOTEL USED:
HANOI HOTELS
Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Sunway (Sup)
Gouman (Sup)
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Galaxy (R.O.H)
Thien Thai (R.O.H)
Hoa Binh (R.O.H)
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Chain First Eden (Sup)
Thuy Tien (Sup)
Salute (R.O.H) |
MAI CHAU HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Home Stay
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Home Stay
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Home Stay |
HA LONG HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
On boat
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On boat
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On boat |
HUE HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Huong Giang (Sup R.V)
Century Riverside (Dlx R.V)
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Festival (R.O.H)
Vida (Dlx)
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Thanh Lich (R.O.H)
Dong Da (R.O.H) |
HOI AN HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Glory (Executive Dlx)
Pacific (Sup)
Vinh Hung resort (Sup)
Dong An resort (R.O.H)
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Ancient House (R.O.H)
Hoi An hotel (Sup)
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Vinh Hung hotel (R.O.H)
Pho Hoi (R.O.H)
Thuy Duong (R.O.H) |
HO CHI MINH CITY HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Rex (Sup)
Grand (Sup)
Norfork (Sup)
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Bong Sen 1 (Sup)
Oscar (R.O.H)
Palace (R.O.H)
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Chancery (R.O.H)
New Epoch (R.O.H) |
VINH LONG HOTELS
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Deluxe (4* hotel) |
Superior (3*hotel) |
Standard (2*- 3* hotel) |
Home Stay
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Home Stay
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Home Stay |
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