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8 DAYS VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR

8 DAYS VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR - 8 Days Tours

Valid : 01/11/2007 - 31/10/2008

Destination

Vietnam (Cu Chi, Danang, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue)

Activity

Cruise, Historical Tour

Difficulty

Start City

Duration

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Price

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Trip Overview

	- Number of Persons -
Hotel Class	1	2	3-5	6-9	Join in	Single Surcharge
Superior	2,026	1,235	1,118	989	985	350
First Class	2,206	1,415	1,298	1,169	1,165	485
Deluxe	2,420	1,629	1,511	1,383	1,379	744

*	All prices inclusive of taxes and hotel service charge, unless stated otherwise in the Exclusions below No extra charges and no minimum for credit cards

Surcharge for Join in group tour with Spanish speaking guide @ USD 100 per person.
Surcharge for Private tour with Spanish speaking guide @ USD 242 per person.

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Departure Date :
Join-in departure every Wednesday. Any day departure for private tour
Inclusion : What all is included in this trip
Transfers and tours with specified guides ; English/German/French speaking guide Accommodation as mentioned in the programme or similar Meals full-board as per mention in program All Entrance fees for the whole trip Domestic airticket Hanoi-Danang & Hue-Ho Chi Minh Domestic airport tax Fresh Water and towel Service charges, room tax and baggage handling

Exclusion : What is not included in the trip price
International airticket to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh Departure airport tax in Ho Chi Minh at USD 12. per person Vietnamese visa fee Other personal expenses Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry

Surcharge :
Life Resort from Dec 22,07-Jan 09,08 = USD 33.75 per room per night (single/double) Victoria Resort from Dec 24-26,07 & Dec 31,07-Jan 02,08 & Feb 17-22,08 = USD 33.75 per room per night (single/double) Caravelle Hotel Dec 28-Dec 31,07 : USD 16.25 per room per night (single/double) Jan 01-03,08 : USD 52.50 per room per night (single/double) Oct 01-31,08 : USD 77.50 per room per night (single/double)

Gala Dinner :
Saigon Morin Hotel Dec 24,07 : USD 56 per person Dec 31,07 : USD 64 per person Life Resort Dec 24,07 : USD 49 per person Dec 31,07 : USD 56 per person Victoria Resort Dec 24,07 : USD 64 per person Dec 31,07 : USD 83 per person Hoi An Hotel Dec 24,07 : USD 33 per person Dec 31,07 : USD 42 per person La Residence Dec 24,07 : USD 70 per person Dec 31,07 : USD 83 per person The other hotels : compulsory dinner is not required but surcharge for meals on special days (such as Dec 24, 25, 31 & Feb 14) will be applied upon confirmation of the booking.

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Itinerary : Your Tour Program

Day 1 HANOI - ARRIVAL Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International airport, transfer to Sunway Hotel or similar for check in. Meeting at lobby of the hotel. Cyclo tour (2 hours), visit to the Old quarter of Hanoi and Ngoc Son Temple. Dinner at Wild Rice restaurant Drop off at Thang Long theatre for water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. End of the show and transfer to hotel. Accommodation at the Sunway Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Dinner

Day 2 HANOI - HALONG - HAIPHONG Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October and November) Residence and One Pillar Pagoda. Drive to Halong, 180 km east of Hanoi. On arrival take a wooden boat and have seafood lunch on board. Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. "Dragon descending to the sea" as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. A 4-hour boat trip will visit to Thien Cung and Dau Go grottoes. Drop off in Halong town. Proceed to Hai Phong transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner and accommodation at the Harbour View Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3 HAI PHONG - HANOI - DANANG - HOI AN Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Garden theatre, Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple. Transfer back to Hanoi. Lunch at Red Arecas restaurant (or Brother Cafe as alternative). Visit to Temple of Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam's first university, Quan Thanh Temple and Fine Art Museum. Transfer to the Hanoi airport. Depart Hanoi by VN 317 for Danang. Arrive in Danang, Proceed to Hoi An. Transfer to the Hoi An Hotel or similar for check-in. Dinner and accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4 HOIAN - DANANG - HOI AN Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Danang, transfer to visit Cham Museum; Marble Mountain and China Beach. Back to Hoi An. Lunch at White Lanterns restaurant. Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and the workshop of traditional occupation of Hoi An ancient town. Dinner and accommodation at the Hoi An Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5 HOI AN - DANANG - HUE Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Hue across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Arrival on Hue, the royal city of Vietnam's last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar, then visit Tu Duc tomb. Lunch at Royal Park restaurant (or Tropical Garden restaurant as alternative). Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. Dinner and accommodation at the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 6 HUE - HO CHI MINH CITY Breakfast at hotel. Transfer from Phubai airport. Depart Hue by VN 251 for Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Equatorial Hotel or similar Lunch at Vietnam House restaurant. City tour: visit China town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum and former Presidential Palace. Make photo stops at the famous tourist sites such as Notre Dame Church, and Central Post Office. Dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at the Equatorial Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 7 HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI - TAY NINH Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Tay Ninh church, center of the Cao-Daism religion which combines Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Lunch en route. Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner and overnight at the Equatorial Hotel or similar
Overnight : at hotel
Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8 HO CHI MINH CITY - DEPARTURE Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport. Transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for departure flight to the another destination.

Meals : Breakfast

Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.

FAQs: Sightseeing

Q. What are the differences between PRIVATE TOUR and JOIN-IN TOUR?

A. PRIVATE TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date.
- The pick up location is only at your hotel.
- The trip is exclusive to you and your party.

B. JOIN-IN TOUR:
- You can choose your own travel date, based on seat availability
- The pick up location is at major city hotels
- You will join other travelers for the trip.
Q. How can I booked?
- Click "Online booking" and complete the Reservation Form.
- Payment will be charged directly from your credit card.
- An e-mail will be sent to confirm your reservation.
- A Tour voucher will be sent within 1-2 working days.
Q. How do I make payment?
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The payment will be preceded either by Credit Card (VISA, MASTER CARD) or Bank Transfer (we cannot accept this for urgent bookings).
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Q. Can I book/pay directly on spot?
No. The rates displayed on PassionAsia.com are available only through online service. All reservations must be paid for in advance upon receiving confirmations from us. This is the only way to guarantee trip occupancy and keep our rates competitive.
Q. How many days in advance should I book?
You should book the sightseeing tour at least 2 days before the tour date (Monday - Friday). However, it will depend on the tour availability too.
Q. Do you need my credit card details at the time of making a reservation?
Yes. However, you will not be charged at the time of reservation. Your credit card will be charged only if and after your booking is confirmed.
Q. How to meet our guide or our representative?
Print your tour voucher and present it to our guide who will pick you up at the hotel lobby on your travel date.
Q. What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellation & No Show Charges Policy of Sightseeing Tours:
- 3 Days before the Tour:There is a 7% banking and handling fees applied.
- Less than 2 days before the Tour or No-show:
100% charge of package price (No refund).

**For authentication purposes, only written cancellation notices (e-mail or fax) will be accepted