Vietnam 18 day customized tour

Indochina Treks Travel Co.,LtdTel: (84) 4 66821230; Fax (84) 4 33769113

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BOOKING INFORMATIONCustomers’ Rep :No of participants :Nationality :Booking Ref :Tel :Tour name : Vietnam 18 day customized tourTour operator : Kelvin DoMobile : 84 – 986759655

http://www.indochinatreks.com/tour-grand-vietnam-tour-18-days Itinerary overviewDay 1/ 2016: Hanoi arrival

Day 2/ 2016: City tour, then overnight train to Sapa

Day 3/ 2016: Sapa trekking

Day 4/ 2016: Sapa – Trekking – Hanoi

Day 5/ 2016: Hanoi – Free day

Day 6/ 2016: Hanoi – Halong

Day 7/ 2016: Halong – Hanoi – Hue

Day 8/ 2016: Hue city tour

Day 9/ 2016: Hue – Hoian

Day 10/ 2016: Hoian – Free day

Day 11/ 2016: Hoian – Nha Trang

Day 12/ 2016: Nha Trang – Free day

Day 13/ 2016: Nha Trang – Saigon

Day 14/ 2016: Saigon – Cu chi

Day 15/ 2016: Saigon – Vinh Long – Can Tho

Day 16/ 2016: Can Tho – Saigon

Day 17/ 2016: Saigon - Free day

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Day 18/ 2016: Saigon departure trip ends

http://www.indochinatreks.com/tour-grand-vietnam-tour-18-days List of hotelsLocation Hotel No of nights

HanoiGolden Silk Boutique

http://www.goldensilkhotel.com/ 3 nights

SapaSapa Amazing Hotel

http://amazinghotel.com.vn/ 1 night

Halong cruiseStella Cruise

http://aclasscruises.com/stellar/stellar-cruise.htm1 night

HueCherish Hotel

http://huecherishhotel.com/ 1 nights

HoianVinh Hung Emerald Hotel

http://www.vinhhungemeraldresort.com 2 nights

Nha Trang Michealia Hotel 2 nights

SaigonGrand Silverland Hotel

http://www.silverlandhotels.com/ 4 nights

Mekong Cruise Homestay 1 night

Note*: Checkin/check out time at all the hotel is normally at 14:00/12:00 respectively. Early checkin/late checkout is subject to availability and policy of each hotel. Services Included/ExcludedInclusion:

Vietnam visa approval letter Meals as mentioned in the program (B:

Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner) Twin-shared rooms at the hotels with daily

breakfast Admission fees for all sightseeing places Bottles of mineral water available on the car. English speaking guide Transfers by bus/car with A/C (bus for group

tour/ car for private tour) 2 flights: Danang – Nha Trang, Nha Trang -

Saigon Hanoi – Lao Cai, Hanoi – Hue overnight train (4

Exclusion: Personal insurances. Day use at hotel (early

checkin/late checkout) Drinks and personal expenses

(laundry, phone calls etc.) Vietnam visa stamping fees

(US$25 for single/$45 for multiple entry at the airport)

Services not clearly mentioned above.

All gratuities and tips to the driver and tour guide



mailto:[email protected]

http://www.indochinatreks.com/

http://www.silverlandhotels.com/

http://www.vinhhungemeraldresort.com/

http://huecherishhotel.com/

http://aclasscruises.com/stellar/stellar-cruise.htm

http://amazinghotel.com.vn/

http://www.goldensilkhotel.com/



soft-berth cabin with AC) Services charges and government taxes

Bank fee All flight tickets to/from

Vietnam

Full itinerary:Day 1/2016: Hanoi arrival (…)Arriving in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The tour starts with pickup from the airport. Please advise your flight details at time of booking so as we can arrange this complimentary arrival transfer.

Sleep at the hotel in Hanoi. Day 2/ 2016: Hanoi – City tour – Sapa (overnight Train) (B/L)The capital of Vietnam, a city t hat celebrated 1.000 years in 2010 has countless fascinating cultural and historic sites and our days' tour will visit the highlights. See the grand and solemn mausoleum of Saigon (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov), the 'icon of Hanoi' - The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature, West Lake's Tran Quoc temple and Quan Thanh pagoda as well as the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter and at the end of the day.Important note*: The Ethnology museum is closed on Monday and Friday. We will arrange trip to Bat Trang Ceremic Village instead. After the city tour, free for personal activities till transfer to the station for overnight train in to Sapa. Tour Type: GroupSleep on train to Sapa. Day 3/ 2016: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Trekking (B/L)Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic hotel room where you can have shower or relaxStart the trip at 9:30 as below.First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and



exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.Tour Type: Group

Sleep at the hotel in Sapa. Day 4/ 2016: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Hanoi (B/L)A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way bus to return to Sapa before bus ride to Hanoi. Drop off at the hotel in Hanoi.Tour Type: GroupSleep at the hotel in HanoiDay 5/ 2016: Hanoi – Free day (B)Free at leisure for personal activities. Sleep at the hotel in HanoiDay 6/ 2016: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)7:45 - 8.15: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi. Leave Hanoi - Transfer to Halong Bay10:00 am: Take a rest 20 minutes on the half way.11.30: Arrive at the private pier on Tuan Chau Island11.45 – 12.00: Transfer to cruise ship12.00: Welcome Cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins12.15: Cruise Halong Bay on a very unique route13.00 – 14.00: Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area. 14:30: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Maze cave. Arrive at Amazing cave (hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named Amazing.15.30: Back to the boat, our cruise will take you to a stunning tranquilizing isolated lagoon for swimming or just simply relaxing on the boat with our spa service and mingle in the picturesque seascape.16:00: Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy our pre-dinner local wine appetizer. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset



19:00: An authentic Vietnamese menu is served20:30: After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…Tour Type: Group

Sleep on board – Stella CruiseDay 7/ 2016: Halong bay – Hue (B/L)06.00: Tai Chi session on Sundeck07.00 – 08.00: Local breakfast is served08.00: Our guide will brief you information and the highlights about this fascinating floating village and its local community. Or take your option either exploring the village yourself on kayak or comfortably capture the daily life of the fishermen on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.09.00: Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay.

10.00: You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.11:00: Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell. Pickup at the pier and transfer to the hotel in Hanoi. Free till pickup for transfer to the station for overnight train to Hue.Note*: day use at the hotel in Hanoi is not included. Sleep on overnight train to Hue. Day 8/ 2016: Hue – City tour (L)Your guide and car pick you up at the station upon arrival. Enjoy full day tour visiting the Hue city. Explore tomb of Kai Dinh and Thien Mu Pagoda, before taking in the impressive Citadel. Visit the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns and the Nine Holy Can-nons, finally stopping off at Thai Hoa Palace - The emperor’s coronation hall and the surrounding ruins of the Forbidden Purple City. Tour Type: Private



Sleep at the hotel in Hue. Day 9/ 2016: Hue – Hoian (B)Hoian was originally a Cham port town, but has been influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There is a distinctly Chinese appearance with pagodas and assembly halls scattered along the small streets. Hoian was once a bustling port in centuries gone by, before the river silted up. Coupled with low tiled houses, the town is one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. In the morning, we depart Hue for Hoian by bus. Arrive Hoian at noon time. Free for personal activities. Pickup at the hotel at 3pm, we have a walking tour to see a historic house, the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall. Tour Type: PrivateSleep at the hotel in Hoian. Day 10/ 2016: Hoian – Free (B)Today, you are free and easy for personal activities to make the most of delightful Hoian and its surrounding areas. The market is a good place to buy silk that can be made up into fine garments, all within a day. Close to town locates the Cua Dai beach, which can be easily reached by bicycle, is an ideal place to swim and relax.

Sleep at the hotel in Hoian. Day 11/ 2016: Hoian – Nha Trang (B)Free at Leisure till airport transfer for flight to Nha Trang. Transfer to hotel upon arrival and free for personal activities. Overnight at the hotel in Nha Trang. Day 12/ 2016: Nha Trang – Free (B)Free at Leisure in Nha Trang.



Sleep at the hotel in Nha Trang. Day 13/ 2016: Nha Trang – Saigon (B)Today, you will take the flight from Nha Trang to Saigon. This is the largest city in Vietnam and is the nation's economic capital. The metropolitan area Ho Chí Minh City and surrounding towns is populated by more than 9 million.Upon arrival you will take a short city tour to visit the must to see places in the city including the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also admire the many beautiful French colonial buildings such as the main post office and the former Hotel de Ville (city hall). If time permits, we will also visit the bustling Ben Thanh Market.Tour Type: Private

Sleep at the hotel in Saigon. Day 14/ 2016: Saigon – Cu Chi half day (B)Pickup at the hotel. We proceed to Chu Chi Tunnels to explore the amazing site where Viet Cong hid during the War. It is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living



areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Chu Chi Tunnels was a "Free Target Zone". Visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed before entering the tunnels. Spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food in war time). Return to SaiGon.Tour Type: GroupSleep at the hotel in Saigon. Day 15/ 2016: Saigon – Mekong – Can Tho (B/L/D)The Mekong Delta (Vietnamese: dong bang song Cuu Long “Nine Dragon river delta”) is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 square kilometers. The region is famous as a large rice growing area. It produces about half of the total of Vietnam's rice output making Vietnam the second largest exporter of rice globally after Thailand. Morning depart from Saigon by road to the watery world of the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s most fertile region and the source of a large amount of the country’s fresh food. On arrival in Vinh Long province, we take a boat trip along the narrow waterways, overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the orchards. We have lunch with local delicacies served in a bonsai garden. We cross the Mekong River by a ferryboat to the Can Tho province. Dinner and overnight at homestay in Can Tho.

Tour Type: GroupSleep at homestay in Can ThoDay 16/ 2016: Can Tho – Saigon (B/L)We spend this morning for a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating market in Can Tho City, which is one of the three biggest in the Mekong Delta. The shops and stalls at these markets are boats of different sizes. Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day but it is busiest from sunrise to about 9am. The main



items sold there are farm products and specialties of Cai Rang Town, Chau Thanh District and neighboring areas. Every boat has a long upright pole at its bow on which samples of the goods for sale are hung.Have lunch, then transfer to the hotel in Saigon. Tour Type: GroupSleep at the hotel in SaigonDay 17/ 2016: Saigon – Free (B)Free at Leisure in Saigon. Sleep at hotel in Saigon. Day 18/ 2016: Saigon departure (B)

Free at Leisure till airport transfer for departure flight. Trip ends. Important note*: the itinerary of group tours would be a little different from our quoted above.

PRICE AND CONDITIONSPrice in USD/person for the group of 2:

GENERAL BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

BOOKING PROCEDURE

Indochina Treks Travel required deposit of at least 30% of total tour cost to guarantee the booking. This ammount can be paid by credit card (through a secured payment system), bank transfer, Western Union or Paypal.

Remainder of total tour cost must be paid in cash upon arrival or 2 weeks before departure date if by any other payment methods.

Transfer fee, if any, must be paid at customer’s end. Indochina Treks Travel will recognize the ammount received only.

CANCELLATION

At Indochina Treks Travel Co.,Ltd, we do our best to minimize cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide the cancellation policy of each service provider. Any cancellations should be made in writing. Cancellation by the customersWhere the Customer cancels the tour, then the effective date of cancellation will be the date the company receives the written notification. The cancellation charge to the customer is listed below:

More than 30 days before departure :deposit if forfeited Between 15 and 29 days before departure :50 % of total tour cost Between 7 days and 14 days before departure :70 % of total tour cost Between 2 days and 6 days before departure :85 % of total tour cost 1 day or less :100 % of total tour cost Flight tickets are fixed following the final itinerary, 100% charge for airfare for any cancellation.

Cancellation by Indochina Treks TravelIf tour is not paid by the due date, the company shal have the right to cancel the tour. If we, at the request of the customer, agrees to delay cancellation of the tour then the company still cancells the tour for the customer’s non-payment, the cancellation charges set out shall apply and be payable by the customer. Special conditionsIndochina Treks Travel reserves the right to change these cancellation conditions depending on airlines, hotels and cruises’ cancellation policies. We will inform you in writing in case the above conditions need to be modified.



RESPONSIBILITY

Except in situation beyond human control, Indochina Treks Travel will be held responsibility for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, accommodation. Except in situation beyond human control, Indochina Treks Travel shall provide compensatory service for participants or refund the difference in payment for service rendered below standard. The detailed program and schedule flights are subject to change by airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditionals and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerned might be adjusted. If this occurs, Indochina Treks Travel will do all in its power to assist participants in boarding flights or findding alternative arrangements. This is done as a courtesy to participants and Indochina Treks Travel can not held the responsibility for denied boarding, or additional charges occurred.

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