ROUTE: HANOI - HALONG BAY - SAPA - HUE - HOIAN - SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY) - CU CHI TUNNEL - CHAU DOC - CAN THO

(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

Day 1: Arrival in Ha Noi - Welcome Dinner

You'll be greeted at the Airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake. You will attempting to Water Puppet show before using dinner at our restaurant then At Night: Overnight in hotel.  

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Cruise (B,L,D)

AM: 8.00am - Depart Ha Noi by private coach from your hotel for a 3.5 hours drive to Ha Long City through the Red River Delta.

PM: You’ll be served a savoury lunch aboard the boat as you embark on a 4 hour cruise of the bay. The calm emerald water and towering karst islands create a mystical maze as you cruise past Tam Cung Cave and Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and visit Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. There will be lots of time for swimming and taking pictures. Cruise to a quiet firth and enjoy a great sunset dinner.  Relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
(Pls note: Luxury Junk Boat). At Night: Overnight aboard the boat.
 
Day 3: Ha Long Bay Sea Kayaking (B,L,D)

AM: After breakfast, cruise further to Lan Ha Bay to get the kayak gear. You’ll receive a lesson on paddling and safety from our experience guide before heading to some hidden lagoons. Stop for a swim on Van Boi Beach. After lunch on the boat, paddle to Beo floating village.  At Beo Pier, transfer to a hotel on Cat Ba Island.

PM: After lunch on the boat, paddle to Beo floating village.  At Beo Pier, transfer to a hotel on Cat Ba Island. At Night: Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 4: Ha Long - Ha Noi (B,L)

AM/PM: After breakfast at the hotel, return to the boat to continue your cruise around the Bay, passing Cua Van floating village to witness this unique way of life.  Eat lunch on the boat on the way to the pier in Ha Long City. The bus back to Ha Noi arrives to your Hotel around 4.30pm. Relax and Overnight in hotel.
   
Day 5: City tour of Ha Noi (B,L)
 
AM: On this insightful day through Ha Noi busy tree lined boulevards, youll explore such interesting and historic sites as The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One pillar pagoda and Temple of Literature.

PM: Following lunch, you will visit the Ethnology museum which will give you an overview of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam including the Thai people who you will meet in Mai Chau and Hmong, Dzao, Dzay… people who you will meeting in Sapa. After that, you will take a fascinating 1 hour tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter by Cyclo. The history of the Old Quarter dates back some 2000 years with it’s 36 narrow streets each named after the trade or merchandise made and sold there. Free evening at your leisure.
At Night:  8:00 Depart by private coach to Rail way station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (9:20pm-5:30am). 

Day 6: Trekking Sa Pa (B,L,D)

AM: Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Meet your tour guide at Vietnam Adventures’s Sa Pa office.
 
PM: After the guide takes you on a walk around Sa Pa town, trek 4 hours down the valley along local trails and across rice paddies to visit Black H’Mong and Dzay ethnic minority communities. Have a picnic lunch along the way. Jeep pick up back to Sa Pa. Shower and rest before heading out for dinner. At Night: Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 7: Trekking Sa Pa(B,L,D)
 
AM: In the morning, start trekking (4 hours) to the village of Red Dzao ethnic minority community on a beautiful trail across rice terraces.  You can visit Ta Phin cave that is not far from the village.
PM: Picnic lunch here then jeep pick up back to Sa Pa.At Night: Overnight in hotel.

Day 8: Sunday Hill Tribe Markets (B,L,D)
 
AM: We will leave Sapa early in the morning at 7h00 and drive about 2.5 hours to the colourful Bac Ha market of the Flower H’mong, Tay, Nung, Pa dzi and Phu La  ethnic minority groups. The biggest and most famous market, also known as “urban” market, Bac Ha attracts people selling a wide variety of products. Bac Ha is the center of the Flower H'mong people who are the most colorful ethnic group with elaborately embroidered spirals and geometric figures on their clothes and colorful bands for leg wrappings.  
pm  In the afternoon, we will take a small trekking tour to the H’mong villages of Ban Pho or Na Hoi. we will leave Bac Ha about 4h00PM to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi. At Night: Drive back to Lao Cai for the Night train back to Ha Noi. 

Day 9: Arrive in Hanoi 4.30A.m (B)
 
AM: Arrive in Ha Noi 4.30 am. Check in the hotel. Youll welcome this free day to relax and recover from you journey north. Lots of time to explore more of Ha Noi, shop and pick up lots of souvenirs, explore the old quarter on foot and enjoy the many parks and lakes of historic Ha Noi. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 10: Hanoi Handicraft Villages (B,L)

AM: Visit the Ceramic village (Bat Trang) and Wood-carving village (Dong Ky).
PM: Visit the conical hat-making and birdcage-making villages. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.

Day 11: Departure Ha Noi, Fly to Hue (B,L)

AM: Airport drop off. Transfer Ha Noi - Hue by air - Arrival in Hue
PM: Hue is a quaint city with great historical significance. Youll visit the Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. At Night: Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 12: Hue Boat Trip visit Perfume River  - Hoi An by Private Car (B,L)
 
AM: Boat ride on Huong River (Perfume) to Thien Mu pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. Lunch aboard, Car or van to Hoi An.

PM: Road trip 5hrs via Lang Co beach, visit The Marble mountains made up of five limestone outcrops isolated in the surrounding plains, then visit the Cham museum. At Night: Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 13: Walking Tour of Hoi An (B,L)

Wandering around the ancient town. Visit the Tan Ky house, Covered bridge, Hoi Quan Phuc Kien pagoda and Hoi An market by Thu Bon river. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.
 
Day 14: Free Day in Hoi An (B)
 
Youll enjoy a free day to relax and roam around this peaceful town at leisure. Enjoy lunch beside the river and wander along the cobble stone paths between the old Chinese houses. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.

Day 15: Departure Da Nang, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B)
 
AM: Airport drop off in Da Nang.Transfer Da Nang - Saigon by air.
PM: Arrival in Saigon Airport pick up in Saigon and transfer to hotel. Free time in Saigon. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.
 
Day 16: City tour of Saigon (B,L)

Visit to Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, former US Embassy, City Hall, War Crime Museum.Giac Lam pagoda, China town, Thien Hau temple, Ben Thanh Market. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.
 
Day 17: Cu Chi tunnel And Cao Dai Temple (B,L)

AM: Depart at 8h00 from your hotel. The morning excursion to Tay Ninh will take you to the Great Cao Dai temple ( a mixture of Buddism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christian ). We see the noon mass at the temple ( 01hr ). Lunch in Tay Ninh province ( free time, exclusive ).

PM: Afternoon, visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war ( a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable ). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. At Night: Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 18: Saigon- Chau Doc (B,L)

AM: Drive to CaiBe, boat trip visit floating market and cruise over mighty Mekong river to island, promenade around fruit ochards, lunch break, board a boat to VinhLong.
PM: Coach trip to Sa Dec where it is made famous by the film LAmant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore the village before heading onto ChauDoc via Long Xuyen for the first night. At Night: Overnight in Hotel.
 
Day 19: Chau Doc - Can Tho (B,L)
 
AM: Up early for a cruise through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. We also cruise through the floating village with tons and tons of fish farmed underneath hundreds of shelters.

PM: Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and watch the locals go about their traditional weaving. After visiting the famous Lady Chua Xu Temple (1820) we walk to the sacred Sam Mountain with its panoramic view over the vast plains into Cambodia. After lunch we continue on to CanTho, with a stop at a bird sanctuary, for our second night. At Night: Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 20: Can Tho - Saigon (B,L)
 
AM: A morning boat trip to CaiRang & PhongDien floating markets before heading up a quiet canal for a walk along a country road to enjoy the beautiful Delta scenery and meet the locals.
PM: We take a ride on a xe loi along the country roads. In the afternoon we head back to Saigon, with a stop at a MyTho bonsai garden, and arrive in SaiGon. At Night: Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 21: Departure Saigon (B)

We'll take you from your hotel out to the airport to see you off on your journey home or more visit other country.

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Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itineray still does not match your expectations

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Highlights:

Vietnam Adventures Travel is definitely the best choice if you want to experience Vietnam in all aspects: the country, people, culture and history. In this tour, when you are traveling along the country to main tourist areas, you will also have good chances to try many means of local transportation: car, train, airplane, boat, walking and hiking. It is a good reason to start the tour from Hanoi and end in Saigon, because by this way, you will travel along the history of foundation of today Vietnam. Within 14 days, traveling across the country from North to South, you can explore the colonial elegance of Hanoi - the capital, Halong Bay - the world’s natural heritage, magnificent mountainous view and meet with H'mong and Dzao hill-tribe people in Sapa, visit Hue - the ancient capital, the charm of Hoi An, the lushly Mekong delta - the main cultivation area of Vietnam, discover countryside and life of Khmer people in Can Tho and the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
The Vietnam Adventures Travel can be extended by relaxing stay in the beach of Nha Trang or Phan Thiet (from Saigon, at the end of the trip). The program is also extendable to some other optional tours such as Perfume Pagoda or Tam Coc, Bich Dong or some traditional handicraft villages from Hanoi (in the North)...
 
Travel Facts:

» Start from Hanoi, end in Saigon (but can be easily reversed due to your detailed flights)
» Visit to 4 World’s Heritage sites: Halong Bay, Hoi An, My Son, Hue
» Grade: Easy. Suitable for anyone with an average level of fitness and mobility
» Prices are based on 2 options: Standard or Deluxe
» Extendable with optional tours from Hanoi, Saigon or to Laos, Cambodia.

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 All Inclusive Package: "Minimum 2 People"

1. Standard Option & Accommodation:

US$ 1,299.00 per person ; Single Supp. = US$ 319.00

2. Deluxe Option & Accommodation:

US$ 1,669.00 per person ; Single Supp. = US$ 579.00

(Other Package Trip Options Upgrade are available, pls ask our Sales Staff for more details)

Note: Rates are valid from 01 April 2008 to 30 December 2009 by Vietnam Adventures Travel Co., Ltd . All rates are quoted per person in US dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT. Rates are subject to change according to market fluctuation if necessary.

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Tour Price includes:

» 18-night accommodation in hotels, basing on Deluxe Double or Twin for 2 occupations with daily Buffet breakfast.
» 2-night accommodation on the train, basing on First Class of Four-bed cabin with A/C.
» Transfer by air-conditioned car, van or boat as itinerary
» Domestic flights Hanoi ~ Hue // Danang ~ Saigon
» Train tickets Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (First Class four-bed cabin with A/C)
» Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee
» Local English-speaking guides in different parts of the country.

Tour Price excludes:

» Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program
» Visa, international flights with airport taxes
» Personal insurance and personal expenses.

THE SPECIFIC HOTELS WILL BE USED ON THIS TRIP:

	Standard Option (2*)	Deluxe Option (3*)	Luxury  Option (4*)	V.I.P  Option (5*+)
Hanoi Hotels	Hong Ngoc, Fortuan, Pacific Prince or Similar	Thien Thai, Viet Hotel, Nam Hai 1 Hotel or Similar	Hanoi Hotel, Sunway Hotel or Similar	Sofitel Metropole, Sheraton or Similar
Cat Ba Island Hotels	Prince Hotel, Sun & Sea Hotel or Similar	Sun Flower, Holiday View or Similar	Sunrise Cat Ba Resort or Similar	Sunrise Cat Ba Resort or Similar
Sapa Hotels	Royal, Green BamBoo or Similar	Royal View, BamBoo Sapa or Similar	Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa	Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
Hue Hotels	Orchid Hotel, BamBoo Hue Hotel or Similar	Thuan Hoa Hotel, Hue Riverside Hotel or Similar	Abalone Resort Hue, Century Hue or Similar	Imperial Hotel Hue or Similar
Hoi An Hotels	Hai Yen, Vinh Hung or Similar	Hoian Indochine, Lotus or Similar	Hoian Pacific Hotel, Vinh Hung Resort or Similar	Palm Garden Resort, Golden Sand Resort or Similar
Ho Chi Minh City Hotels	Duna, Rang Dong or Similar	Que Huong Liberty Hotels, Mifuki Hotel or Similar	Amara Hotel, Rex Hotel or Similar	Sofitel Plaza Saigon or Similar
Chau Doc Hotels	Trung Nguyen, Long Xuyen or Similar	Chau Pho Hotel or Similar	Victoria Chau Doc Hotel or Similar	Victoria Chau Doc
Can Tho Hotels	Cuu Long Hotel or Similar	Saigon-Can Tho Hotel or Similar	Victoria Can Tho or Similar	Victoria Can Tho

HOW TO START:

Vietnam Adventures Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

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Vietnam Adventures Travel Co., Ltd specializes in  both inbound and outbound tours, whose registered office is at: 16, 118/219 Nguyen Van Cu Str, Long Bien Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam and 1 operation office in Hue City and the other one in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.

International Tour Operation License: No: 0752/2007/TCDL-GPLHQT issued by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

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1. Reservation:

All services should be booked through our Hanoi Head Office. The contact address and telephone / facsimile are as bellow:

VIETNAM ADVENTURES TRAVEL CO., LTD
Head Office: 16, 118/219 Nguyen Van Cu Str, Long Bien Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: daongochoa@fpt.vn or info@vietnamadventurestravel.com
Tel: (+84.4) 872 7285
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4. Warranty:

In some cases, to hold your reservation, hotels will require your credit card details or guarantee. We will email you a credit card authorization form. To validate the guarantee, you will have to fill the form with all required details and return to us by fax or email.

5. Deposit:

You will need to secure and guarantee all services booked as Vietnam Adventures Travel required deposit of this package trip:

+ A deposit of 250.00 US Dollars per person will be requested to guarantee this reservation. This deposit can be made by Bank Transfer to our company's account advised below. And the rest of the amount can be paid upon arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam or to Vietnam Adventures Travel offices in: Hanoi, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City.

6. Payment:

 + Full payment can be made by Bank Transfer payable to our Bank Account, and all banking service charges will be borne (bear) by the payee.

Account name                : NGUYEN THU THUY (Vietnam Adventures Travel General Director)

Account address            : 70 Ham Tu Quan Street. Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

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+ You will receiving an email announcement for your payment deposit and Secure Confirmation Letter after Vietnam Adventures Travel acknowledge your payment deposit.

7. Cancellation:

In the event of cancellation, VietnamAdventuresTravel.Com will not impose any charges, as we strive to provide the best service and experience to our customers. However, if hotels or transportation contractors apply charges for cancellation, you will have to pay those charges that apply. Cancellation policies vary, depending upon the type of service, the time of year, and the reason for cancellation. We will pass on to you all details of any cancellation policy with our reply upon demand.

8. Refunds:

Refunds, and their method will be effected as agreed between you and VietnamAdventuresTravel.Com for unused services, and timely cancellations. Again, we will not charge you any amount for our work, however bank fees, if applicable, will be for your account.

General FAQs

Q-      Where to stay in Hanoi, what hotel should we select? What are the room rates, is breakfast included?

A-     There are many different options for hotels, both in Hanoi and other destinations. We select and recommend the best hotels in all budget ranges. For our package tours that include accommodation, we choose the best hotels in that destination. Breakfast is included at most hotels, our sales staff will inform you if it is not. On a private tour, the choice is yours.

Q-      We want to book a double room, will it cost more?

A-     You can always stay in a double room if it is available. Some hotels only offer twin accommodation. In some hotels a double room is a ‘deluxe’ room, so the rate is higher. On our boat trips in Halong Bay, we cannot promise you a double room as there are only a few. Please check with our sales staff for further information.

Q-     What is single supplement?

A-     The price is based on twin shared accommodation. Single supplement is the extra cost applied for those who want private rooms on the trip.

Q-     Can you clarify the three accommodation classes?

A-     Except for the accommodations in the remote areas, the qualities of one class are the same in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Saigon.

+ Standard: Shared twin room with private bathroom, hot shower, air-conditioning, in some cases plus satellite TV, IDD tel., mini-bar and laundry service.

+ Deluxe: 3, 4 or 5 star hotels with full complementary services, sauna massage, garden bar or swimming pool …

Q-     Is it safe to leave luggage at the hotel? Is there an alternative?

A-     Many customers leave their luggage at their hotel while they go on a Vietnam Adventures Travel tour, we’ve yet to have a problem with this. As an alternative, we do have free storage at our 68 Hang Bo office.

Q-     We’ve booked a Vietnam Adventures tour prior to arriving in Hanoi. Do we need to drop into your office immediately, or just show up for tour departure?

A-     We recommend that you drop in at your leisure to get more information on your tour and to reconfirm your booking.

Q-     Where does the tour leave from and at what time? When will be arrive back in Hanoi?

A-     Times vary depending on the tour. When you book your tour, you’ll be given a receipt and detailed itinerary for your tour which included departure and arrival times and locations.

Q-     What kind of vehicles do you use for road trips?

A-     We use modern, clean, well maintained, professionally driven coaches. Coaches are usually over sized for the group as the extra room is more comfortable. They're all Japanese or Korean late model vehicles except for the 4WDs mentioned in the northern mountain jeep trips, those are Russian army jeeps making for a more exciting adventure. You can upgrade to a Toyota Land Cruiser.

Q-     Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

A-     Normally, yes, however it's best to ask about your specific case. Generally, we have been able to accommodate, and always ask before finalizing your booking.

Q-     If the meals are included, can I avoid foods I dislike?

A-     We try to take very special care of our guests and try to make a point of discovering any strong dislikes when you are booking. We're taking you "home" to Vietnam, and want you to enjoy it!

Q-     Do your tour guides speak good English or French ?

A-     Yes, they are very experienced and have a bit of good humour too! All our guides have studied and speak foreign languages. Generally on a fixed tour posted here, the guides are English speaking. If you want a tailor made tour with another language, please inquire with our sales staff.

Q-     Do the Vietnam Adventures tours posted here include airfare?

A-     No, they don't. Many of our guests fly on "points", while others choose to book their own air flights on the internet, directly with a favourite airline or through a trusted travel agent. You’ll also need to arrange your Tourist Visa.

Q-     Must I book through you, or can I use my Travel Agent?

A-     We're always happy to work with reputable Travel Agents to help arrange your vacation. Your Travel Agent still receive his or her commission on flights and any travel insurance (a good idea). Or You can simply reserve your space directly.

Q-     What age-groups take your tours?

A-     We have had guests ranging in age from twenty-something to eighty-something. Romance and adventure have no age limits! We can tailor a tour for families with children and people with special needs.

Q-     We want to do Sapa and Halong Bay. Can we do the tours back to back? Will we be back in Hanoi in time to depart for the other tour on the same day?

A-     Yes you can, many customers have a limited time and need to do exactly this. Whether you do Sapa first or Halong Bay, you’ll depart for the second tour on the same day you return from the first.

Q-     Our tour ends on the same day we want to catch the night train to Hue city, will we have enough time?

A-     Most of our tours arrive back in Hanoi around dinner time leaving you plenty of time for the train to Hue. The best train departs at 11:00pm.

Q-     Is it possible that a tour could be cancelled? What happens then?

A-     A tour may be cancelled due to bad weather, closed roads or simply not enough people. In any case, Vietnam Adventures Travel will give you a full refund.

Q-     We’ve compared with some other agencies and the price is higher, why?

A-     Of course you can book a cheaper tour with another company, but remember you get what you pay for! We’ve build our solid reputation with small group tours, private and clean transportation, better hotels etc. We own our boats Halong Bay, allowing us to control the quality and cleanliness. All our guides are carefully selected; they have a university education in Tourism, are certified in First Aid, and of course speak great English. Our kayaking guides have an internationally recognized Sea Kayaking Guide Certification, our biking guides have been training and guiding bike trips for two years. We take customer satisfaction very seriously and at the end of the day a Vietnam Adventures customer is a happy customer!

Q-     Can we book a tour without a guide? What about kayaking and biking?

A-     It is possible to book some tours without a guide, for example many people book a jeep and driver to do NW loop or NE loop. For your safety, a guide is mandatory on all Vietnam ‘adventures’ tours such as kayaking and biking.

Still have question feel free to contact us at info@vietnamadventurestravel.com or daongochoa@fpt.vn

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