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HALONG BAY ABOARD-2DAYS/1NIGHT

TRIP CODE :CRNHL2
KEY INTERESTED PLACES:

- Cruising onboard the wooden junk with very comfortable bedrooms
- Exploring the limestone islands, fishing villages and emerald green waters of UNESCO World Heritage Listed Halong Bay

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-HALONG BAY
Leave Hanoi at early in the morning for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk (L/D)

DAY2: HALONG-HANOI

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer to hotel on arrival,End of service.(B/L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION

All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
Private room on boat
All meals (2 fresh Seafood Lunchs ,1Dinner and 1Breakfast on Boat)
Relevant permits and fees

EXCLUSION

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips and gratuities

ACCOMMODATION CONDITION :

Aboard on Wooden Junk ( Bai Tho Boat / Huong Hai Boat)

TOUR COST: (Single supplement + 45 USD)

Tour cost in USD/Per person in group of
1Pax	2Pax	4-6Pax	7-10Pax	11-14Pax	15-UpPax
215$	135$	117$	110$	100$	97$

Note: - Children 2years old free of charge
- Children under 12years old :USD 95

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THE HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM - 10Days/9Nights

TRIP CODE:DENSHY10
KEY INTERESTED PLACES:

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), the Quanh Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge of West Lake.

- Water puppet show in Hanoi

- Enjoy in Halong Bay, The World Natural Heritage site

- Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese food at the top local restaurants

- Hue city, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945

- Discover the impressive, historic homes of Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site

- My Son the ancient capital of Cham & the UNESCO World Heritage Site

- 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets

- Relaxing & Swimming in Nha Trang Beach

- Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace in Saigon

- Visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: ARRIVAL &HA NOI CITY
Pick you up at Noi Bai airport on arrival, transfer to Hanoi for check in Hotel, after relaxing we will start the city tour including to visit the Hochiminh mausoleum, the house on stilts, presidential palace and the one pillar pagoda was built in 1049.from here we drive for the temple of literature, built in 1070.Next will be visited to a very beautiful museum of ethnology to enhance your understanding of Viet Nam ‘diverse culture through its unique presentation of objects and dress from daily life. end the day by one hour cycle tour around the Hanoi old quarter, this evening attend a traditional water puppet, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form especially designed for depicting scenes from rural life and many episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi (D)

DAY2: HA NOI-HA LONG BAY

Eat our breakfast and check out the hotel. Today’jouney is to Halong bay, some160km away from Hanoi .as we will pass through the Red river delta, the second largest one in Vietnam. stop over for relax and have a coffee at the Sao do handicraft village, arrive by noontime at the dock, we board our traditional –designed wooden junk to begin a 4 hours cruise through spectacular ha long bay, visiting the amazingly beautiful caves and grottos and fishing villages, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch will be served on boat, our dinner for tonight also will served on boat. Overnight on a junk boat. (B/L/D)

DAY3: HA LONG –HA NOI-HUE CITY

Early morning, get up to catch the sunrise on the bay. explore and cruise down to bait Tu long bay for more sightseeing and photography opportunities, a farewell lunch on boat before we will get back to the dock .from here ,we drive straight back to Hanoi airport for your onward flight to Hue city. On arrival in Hue, transfer to hotel for check in .next will be dinner at the best local restaurant .overnight in Hue (B/L/D)

DAY4: HUE SIGHTSEEING CITY TOUR

After breakfast, we take a short walk from our Hotel to the boat dock where we will start our dragon boat trip across the triangle of the perfume river upstream to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, a hue’s most preserved religious monument, and then continue by car to visit the imperial citadel from where the Nguyen emperors ruled Viet Nam. Afternoon, spend time visiting the two elaborate mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh by car.

Overnight in hue (B/L)

DAY5: HUE-DA NANG-HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

Drive from Hue for two and half hours to Danang, we will pass the fishing village of Lang co before ascending the scenic Hai van pass (cloudy pass) where a spectacular panorama of the center coastline can be viewed at the summit, upon arrival in Da Nang visit Cham museum, one of the 5 oldest museums in ASIA, containing the finest collection of Cham sculptures and visit marble mountains before continuing to hoi an ancient town. Overnight in Hoi an (B/L)

DAY6: SIGHTSEEING TRIP OF MY SON AND HOI AN

In the morning will visit my son by car,60km away from hoi an. my son was discovered by the French in 1885,it was the ancient capital of Cham pa from 7^th century, now it is in the list of world cultural heritage site of Viet nam.

Early afternoon, drive back to Hoi an for lunch in a local restaurant, from here we will start a walking tour visiting ancient town center, former merchant’ homes, Chinese temples and the 400years old Japanese covered bridge and the colorful local market. Overnight in Hoi an (B/L)

DAY7: HOI AN-DA NANG-NHA TRANG BEACH CITY

After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to Nha Trang, upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Nha Trang (B)

DAY8: NHA TRANG

Free day, no car and guide for these days. One more night in Nha Trang for relaxation. (B)

DAY9: NHA TRANG –SAI GON
After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Saigon, upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check in. next will be visiting to the old Saigon post office, Notre dame cathedral, former presidential palace ,war remnant museum and the Chinese district of Cho lon to enjoy the bustling wholesale quarter of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon. End of services. (B)

DAY10: DEPARTURE SAI GON

After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your onward flight.
End of services (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION :

All transportation and transfers

Local English speaking guide, 1 in Saigon, 1 in Hue, 1 in Hanoi
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
Domestic Flights Hanoi-Hue, Danang-Nhatrang, Nhatrang-Saigon (economy class)
Private room on boat in Halong bay cruises (not private boat)
Cycle Tour In Old Quarter

Water Puppet Show
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION :

International flights
International departure tax
Visa fees (25$)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips and gratuities

Hotel Information :

City	Luxury*****	First Class****	Superior***
Ha Noi	Melia	zephyr	Flower
Hue	La Residence	Saigon Morin	Pilgrimage
Hoi An	Palm Garden	Vinh Hung Resort	Van loi
Nha Trang	Sunrise beach	Yasaka Saigon	Asia paradise
HCM City	Equatorial	Grand	Bongsen

Tour Cost :

Hotel Rates	Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of					Single supplement
Hotel Rates	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-8	Single supplement
Luxury(5*)	2259	1236	1005	865	866	675
First Class(4*)	2093	1069	838	728	699	408
Superior(3*)	2040	1017	756	676	647	324

Notes:
* Check out time at all hotels is 12.00 P.M and Check in time is 02.00 P.M
* All the Flights are subject to change without prior notice
* All the rates above are valid until 1^st December 2007
* From 2^nd December 2007, the above prices will be added at 12 % as the contracted rates with all the hotels will be changed.

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Absolute Of Vietnam Tour - 14 Days/13Nights

TRIPCODE:DENS14
KEY INTERESTED PLACES:

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), the Quanh Thanh Temple

- Water puppet show in Hanoi

- Enjoy in Halong Bay, The World Natural Heritage site

- Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese food at the top local restaurants

- A boat trip on the romantically named perfume River( Hue)

- Hue city, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945

- Discover the impressive, historic homes of Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site

- My Son the ancient capital of Cham & the UNESCO World Heritage Site

- 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets

- Relaxing & Swimming in Nha Trang Beach

- Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace in Saigon

- Visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon

- Cu Chi Tunnels with 250km long, an old Viet cong Base( North of Saigon)

- Cruise then to evergreen islands among the Rivers of the Mekong Delta.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: ARRIVAL HANOI

Upon arrival, meet our guide and driver and transfer to the hotel for check in. next is your free time of exploration this charming capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi Hotel.

DAY2: HANOI CITY TOUR

Today we will spend a full-day city tour in Hanoi. Our first places to visit in the morning are ho chi Minh mausoleum, one pillar pagoda, temple of literature, army museum. History museum, at noon will be free for lunch in a local restaurant, after lunch we continue to visit the old quarter of “36 streets and 36 wares” by one hour cycle ride and end of this day with enjoying a unique water puppet performance. Overnight in hotel.(B/L)

DAY3: HANOI-HALONG BAY

Leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk(B/L/D)

DAY4: HALONG BAY-HANOI

DAY5: HANOI-HUE ANCIENT CITY

Hue was once the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty of Emperors from 1802-1945. There are many mausoleums to visit as well as the fascinating Dong Ba market, famous for selling the best conical hats in Vietnam. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in, next is enjoying unique Hue cuisine at a local restaurant; visit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Mausoleums of former Emperors Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. The evening is free to choose from one of the many good restaurants in the town centre. Overnight in Hue.(B/L/D)

DAY6: HUE-HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

Leave Hue after breakfast by road for Danang via the scenic fishing village of Lang Co and the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Stop in Danang to visit the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. On the road from Danang to Hoi An visit five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines. On arrival in Hoi An transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.(B/L/D)

DAY7: HOI AN CITY TOUR

Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market, the afternoon is free to relax perhaps browsing for souvenirs in Hoi An’s art galleries and silk shops, or maybe cycling to the nearby Cua Dai Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.(B/L)

DAY8: HOI AN-DA NANG- NHA TRANG

After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Nha trang. upon arrival. Meet and transfer to the city for check in the hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang beach city.(B)

DAY9: NHA TRANG BEACH CITY

Full day free at leisure for beach relaxation. One more night in Nha trang. overnight in Nha Trang.(B)

DAY10: NHA TRANG-DA LAT MOUNTAIN

After breakfast, leaving for Da Lat Mountains. about 5hours driving from Nha Trang, the road descends to the arid coastal city of Phan rang with a stop to visit the 13th century poklong jarai Cham towers perched on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cati, lunch en route, early afternoon we will arrive in DaLat city, check in the hotel afterward, we will visit the Bao dai’summer palace (the last emperor of nguyen dynasty 1945), the old trai mat train station, XQ art-embroidery family, cock cathedral. Overnight in Dalat.(B/L)

DAY11: DA LAT-SAIGON CITY

This morning, after breakfast. We check out the hotel then heading to Saigon, the biggest an d the most busy city in Vietnam, on arrival, check in hotel next you will be free for your own exploration the city. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)

DAY12: CU CHI TUNNELS
This morning we will depart for Cu Chi tunnels .The network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960’s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon . At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Allegedly the old wooden targets resembled US Marines!

. Return back to Saigon for lunch. Next will be visiting the reunification palace, war museum, china town and Notre dame cathedral. The rest of times, free on your own to exploring the city. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)

DAY13: SAI GON-MEKONG DELTA TRIP

After breakfast ,set out an excursion to My tho in the Mekong delta, enjoy a 2 hours scenic drive passing paddy fields and tributaries, on a arrival, board our private motorized boat for a river cruise on the upper part of the Mekong river for a taste of agriculture life on the mighty Mekong river. disembark the boat strolling around the colorful my tho wholesale fruit market to enjoy the bustle local daily life .continue your ride upstream stopping en route at a boat building family factory and at thoi son 5 island ,walk through the lush orchards with tropical fruits ,opportunity to taste diverse types of Mekong delta fruit while enjoying traditional music. Shuttle back to the pier and enjoy lunch with Mekong delta specialties at Ngoc Gia Trang restaurant .drive back to Saigon at late afternoon. Overnight in Saigon (B/L)

DAY14: DEPARTURE SAIGON
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight onwards home. End of services.(B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION OF:

All transportation and transfers
Flights from Hanoi-Hue, Danang- Nha Trang (Eco Class)
private room on boat in Halong Bay (twin share basis)
private boat with sampan trip in Mekong Delta
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour itinerary

Relevant permits and fees

EXCLUSION OF:

International flights
International departure tax
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
Tips and gratuities

Hotel Information :

City	Luxury*****	First Class****	Superior***
Hanoi	Melia	zephyr	Flower
Hue	La Residence	Saigon Morin	Pilgrimage
Hoi an	Palm Garden	Vinh Hung Resort	Van loi
DaLat	Sofitel	Novotel	Hoanganh
Nha Trang	Sunrise beach	Yasaka Saigon	Asia paradise
HCM City	Equatorial	Grand	Bongsen

Tour Cost :

Hotel Ranges	Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of					Single supplement
Hotel Ranges	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-Up	Single supplement
Luxury(5*)	4154	2322	1948	1752	1599	900
First Class(4*)	3593	1910	1686	1551	1398	810
Superior(3*)	3175	1800	1468	1333	1199	680

Notes:
* Check out time at all hotels is 12.00 P.M and Check in time is 02.00 P.M
* All the Flights are subject to change without prior notice

* All the rates above are valid until 1^st December 2007
* From 2^nd December 2007, the above prices will be added at 12 % as the contracted rates with all the hotels will be changed.
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THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SAPA – 6DAYS/5NIGHTS

TRIP CODE :ADTNSP6
KEY INTERESTED PLACES:

- Experience the romance of overnight train travel from Hanoi to Laocai

- Explore the delightful old French hill station of Sapa with its colonial architecture

- Trek through the beautiful mountains and Many ethnic minority villages

- Visit several colorful weekend markets where hill tribe minorities trade their goods

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-SAPA (DEPART TUESDAY)

Transfer to the train station in Hanoi for your overnight train to Sapa, the Train leaves at 22.00 PM tonight.

DAY2: SAPA-YLINH HO-LAO CHAI-TA VAN

At 10 am we leave the hotel and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village Lao Chai. Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditions and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green color. The Zay houses are building of wood and bamboo with a clay floor. We stay overnight with a local family in Ta Van and have our dinner here. (B/L/D)
- Trekking distance: 15 km

DAY3: TA VAN-BAN HO VILLAGE TREKS

After the breakfast we continue to visit Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai where we also see a waterfall. The Red Dao women have very colorful red embroidery and coins on their clothing. On their head they wear a red scarf. We continue along small paths in the rice fields, cross the Muong Hoa River and arrive to the Tay village Ban Ho (900 m). Tay is the most populous of the hill tribes. Because of the development and adaptation to the Vietnamese society some of them have started wearing Vietnamese clothing. But most women still wear the traditional checkered headscarf. We stay overnight in e of the women have shaved off their eyebrows because of a nice Red Zao legend. A wooden Tay stilt house. If we reach Ban Ho in the early afternoon you will have time to swim in a nearby river. In the evening we have dinner with the Tay family. (B/L/D)
- Trekking distance: 25 km

DAY4: BAN HO-SAPA

After breakfast you trek up to Ban Den (3 km). From here you will be picked up and transferred back to Sapa. In the afternoon you will have time to experience the colorful Sapa market where women from different ethnic minority groups come into town to sell their products. Spend the night in Sapa hotel tonight (B)

DAY5: SAPA-CAN CAU ETHNIC MARKET (SATURDAY ONLY)

After having breakfast in Sapa we go to the Can Cau Saturday Market by a van. It takes us 2 hours to get there. This is a colorful market situated in a small village in the mountain. You will see several different minority groups here but mainly the Flower H’mong people. The local people come here to buy and sell clothes, vegetables, meat and cattle. In the afternoon we will have a short trek to Ban Pho village (Flower H’mong). Transfer back to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi. (B/L)
- Trekking distance: 5 km

DAY6: ARRIVAL HANOI

Pick up at the train station of Le Duan, next is transferred to your hotel for check in, end of services,

B=Breakfast, D=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION :

All transportation and transfers
Tulico Or Royal Train Tickets: Hanoi-Lao cai Returns (Cabin of 4berths, AC, Sleeper )
Victoria Express Train for People book our Victoria Hotel Only
local English speaking guide in Sapa
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in tour detailed Itinerary

Water during trekking
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION :

International flights
International departure tax
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Accommodation :

City	Luxury****	First Class***	Superior***
Sapa	Victoria	Chau Long	Royal View

Tour Cost :

Hotel Rates	Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of					Single supplement
Hotel Rates	1	2	4-6	8-12	14-Up
Luxury****	583	424	377	360	335	190
First Class***	461	301	256	239	224	120
Superior***	386	275	245	203	188	90

Notes:
- The Victoria Express Train will be used for people are stayed in Victoria Hotel in Sapa Only !

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