Vietnam holy places tour: Nov-Dec 2008

Vietnam Holy Places Tour Package
4 days 3 nights
Manila-Ho Chi Minh City
Travel Dates: Nov 1 – Dec 25 2008
Min 2 Pax traveling together both ways
7 days advance purchase required

Hotel Choices:

Saigon Elios Hotel or similar
4 days 3 nights                  $ 865.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                    144.00
Philippine Travel Tax               35.00
Total                                  $ 1,044 / person

Rex Hotel or similar
4 days 3 nights                  $957.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                   144.00
Philippine Travel Tax             35.00
Total                                 $1,136.00 / person

Sheraton Saigon Hotel or similar
4 days 3 nights                 $1,015.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                     144.00
Philippine Travel Tax                35.00
Total                                 $1,194.00/ person

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh City — Arrival and City Tour 1/2 day (dinner)

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, then transfer by car with tour guide for check-in at hotel.

In the afternoon, take a short sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the War Crime Museum, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL: A French priest named Colombert started constructing this famous catherdral on October 7, 1877.  The architectural plan was based on a French design and was executed under the instructions of a renowned French engineer, Baurad. All constructioon materials were imported from France.   The construction cost a total of 2,500,000 francs.  Notre Dame was christened “Basilica” on December 7 and 8, 1959, following the approval of The Holy See of the Vatican.

Dinner at a local restaurant.  Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel, then depart for Vung Tau, visiting sites enroute.

Visit Shrine of Fatima at Binh Trieu Cathedral.

Fatima Binh Trieu Church, a former pilgrimage center by the Vietnamese, is where the Virgin Mary’s image appeared more than 90 years ago.  Every year, on May 13th, at 12:00 noon, a commemoration mass is held, followed by a ceremonial procession, to pray and offer good wishes and health.

Arrive in Vung Tau.

Lunch at a local restaurant before check-in at hotel.  Free time to swim and shop in the afternoon.

Visit White Palace of Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam. Proceed to the biggest statue of Christ the Saviour.

Built in year 1974, the statue stands 32 meters high, on a 4-meter high platform, for a total monument height of 36 meters. The statue’s two outstretched arms span 18.3 meters.  A 133-step staircase inside the statue allows tourists some time for contemplation.

Dinner at a local restaurant.  Overnight at a hotel in Vung Tau.

DAY 3:  Vung Tau / Cu Chi / Ho Chi Minh City (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

After breakfast at the hotel, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Proceed to the Cu Chi underground tunnels.

The Cu Chi Tunnels were build by the Vietnamese, and played an important role in the Teo Wars of resistance against the old andnew colonial powers (French and American).  Cu Chi was an underground village with its abyss of hidden tunnels, which have a combined length of more than 200 kilometers.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City for late-minute shopping.

Dinner on a BezNghe Cruise on Saigon River.  Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh City / Departure (breakfast)

Breakfast in hotel.  Free time for leisure, until transfer to airport.

TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Transportation in private car / van/ coach with A/C.
2. Entrance fees on sites mentioned in the itinerary.
3. Accommodation, twin-share, at hotels with daily breakfast.
4. Meals at local restaurants per program.
5. Tour with English-speaking guide.
6. One mineral water bottle per person per day.

EXCLUDES:

• international airfare to and from Saigon
• airport User’s Charge (PhP 750)
• Vietnam VISA fee (not required for Filipinos)
• Meals not included/mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses and service tips
• Travel Insurance

All rates are qouted in US dollars.
Bookings are non-endorsable/non-rebookable/non-refundable.
Dollar/Peso cash payments only.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600  Landline: 02 4559230

Bangkok Package – Dec 2008

BANGKOK VACATION
Manila-Bangkok
Travel Period: Nov 21 – Dec 31, 2008
7 days advance purchase required

Hotel Options:

First House
4 days 3 nights             $303.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              191.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $529.00/person

Baiyoke Boutique (no triple sharing)
4 days 3 nights             $303.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              191.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $529.00/person

Baiyoke Suite / Bangkok Place
4 days 3 nights             $334.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              191.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $560.00 / person

Indra Regent
4 days 3 nights             $354.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              191.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $580.00 / person

Inclusions:

• roundtrip airfare Manila-Bangkok-Manila via Philippine Airlines
• hotel accommodations
• roundtrip airport transfers
• half-day temple and city tour (with lunch)

NOTES:

Bookings are non-endorsable/ non-rebookable/ non-refundable.
Rates subject to change without prior notice.

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600  Landline: 02 4559230

Hongkong Disneyland Package – Dec 2008

HONGKONG DISNEYLAND DAY TOUR
Manila – Hong Kong
Travel Period: Nov 24, 2008 – Jan 3, 2009
3 days advance purchase required

Hotel Options:

Royal View Hotel
4 days 3 nights             $385.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $535.00/person

BP Int’l House (bunk bed rm)
4 days 3 nights             $403.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $553.00/person

Guandong Hotel
4 days 3 nights             $452.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $602.00/person

Imperial Hotel
4 days 3 nights             $452.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $602.00/person

Panorama Hotel
4 days 3 nights             $467.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $617.00/person

Novotel on Nathan Road, Kowloon
4 days 3 nights             $467.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $617.00/person

Holiday Inn Golden Mile
4 days 3 nights             $523.00
Fuel and YQ Tax              115.00
Philippine Travel Tax         35.00
Total                             $673.00/person

Itinerary:

DAY 1  MANILA-HONG KONG (no meal)

Arrive Hong Kong, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in city hotel.

DAY 2 HONG KONG (breakfast outside hotel)

Compulsory visit to jewelry factory and factory outlet in the morning
Disneyland Day Tour before lunch to closing time.
Overnight in city hotel

DAY 3 HONG KONG (breakfast outside hotel)

Whole day free for own shopping and tours.
Optional tour  with additional cost.
Overnight in city hotel.

DAY 4 HONG KONG-MANILA

Free time until transfer to airport.

Inclusions:

• hotel accommodations
• tours and meals indicated in the itinerary
• full-day Disneyland tour with entrance ticket
• free round trip airport shuttle with one luggage transfer per person
• round trip ticket MNL-HKG-MNL via Philippine Airlines (restricted 8 days validity)

NOTES:

All bookings are under “Book and Buy” basis. Any cancellation after confirmation will be fully charged teh whole package.
No hotel breakfast for sneak-in passenger/hotel guest.
No refund for un-used rooms (early out or no show), tours, meals and transfer service.

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600  Landline: 02 4559230

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

Beijing Package: Nov – Dec 2008

Beijing Package
Manila – Beijing
Travel Period: Nov 23-Dec 13, 2008
Minimum of 2 people traveling together

Hotel Choices:

(3*) Wen Tao Lan Tian Hotel/ Shiji Huang Shan Hotel
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS             $472.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                 153.00
Philippine Travel Tax            35.00
Total                               $ 660.00/person

(4*) Ai Hua Hotel/ Tim Bo Hotel/
Zhong Jing Xin Hotel/ Bay Spa Hotel
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS             $ 482.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                  153.00
Philippine Travel                   35.00
Total                             $ 670.00/person

(4*) Best Western Hotel/ Beijing Guangxi Hotel/ Howard Johnson Hotel/ Qianmen Jianguo Hotel/ Xixi Yougi Hotel/ Holiday Inn Downtown Hotel
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS             $ 534.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                  153.00
Philippine Travel Tax            35.00
Total                             $ 722.00 /person

(5*) Sariz International Hotel/ Hongjun International Hotel
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS             $ 537.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                  153.00
Philippine Travel Tax            35.00
Total                             $725.00 / person

(5*) Presidential Plaza Hotel/ Jiangguang New World Hotel/
Zhao Long Hotel/ Beijing Xinjuang Hotel
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS            $ 617.00
Fuel and YQ Tax                 153.00
Philippine Travel Tax            35.00
Total                             $805.00 / person

Itinerary:

DAY 1 BEIJING (no meal)

Arrive Beijing Airport, meet and transfer hotel.

DAY 2 BEIJING (breakfast, lunch)

Compulsory Beijing City and shopping tour.

Visit Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Wang Fujing St., jade and pearl factory, and Tonggren Tang shop

DAY 3 BEIJING (breakfast)

Whole day free at own leisure

DAY 4 BEIJING (breakfast)

Free time until transfer to airport for return flight

NOTES:

• Inclusive of RT airfare Manila-Bangkok via PAL.
• Rates are based on tour of minimum 2 people.
• Tour and transfer are based on seat-in-coach service
• Meals are Chinese-style.
• English-speaking guide
• No refund for un-used tours, rooms, meals and transfer service
• Inclusive of guide’s and driver’s tips.
• Rates subject to change with notice.
• Bookings are non-endorsable/ non-rebookable/ non-refundable.

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net  or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600  Landline: 02 4559230

Vietnam Vacation – Nov-Dec 2008

Saigon Package
Manila-Ho Chi Minh City
Travel Dates: Nov 24 – Dec 31, 2008
7 days advance purchase required

(NO CITY TOUR)

Movenpick Hotel — Superior Room Only
(Former Marco Polo Hotel)
4DAYS3NIGHTS$ 399.00

PH TRAVEL TAX  35.00FUEL & YQ TAX   144.00
TOTAL $578.00 PER PERSON

Itinerary: Direct

DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh City (no meal)

Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon City.

Meet and transfer to HCMC followed by an Oriental Tour before Hotel check-in.

DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh City (with breakfast, lunch)

Breakfast at hotel. Half day Ho Chi Minh City tour known as “Paris of the East” (a.m.). Visit the War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Handicraft and Lacquerware Workshop, ending up at Ben Thanh wet and dry market for your free and easy shopping moment (with lunch in a nice local restaurant with a Vietnamese specialties menu). Back to hotel — free time at leisure.

DAY 3: Ho Chi Minh City (breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel — free time on own arrangement,

DAY 4: Departure (breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, free time until airport transfer for return flight.

PRICE INCLUDES:

3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
Roundtrip airfare Manila-Saigon
Philippine travel tax
Private return A/C transportation with driver only
Half day city tour
One set lunch at local restaurant (excluding beverages)
Complimentary bottle of mineral water and wet tissue during day tour and airport arrival meeting.

EXCLUDES:

• Philippine Airport User’s Charge (PhP 750)
• Vietnam VISA fee (not required for Filipinos)
• Meals not included/mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses and service tips
• Travel Insurance

For your BOOKINGS /RESERVATIONS, contact

Vikky Bondoc-Cabrera
GTTrends ATA 3396334
Email: mydreamtravels@gttrends.net or vikkycab@skydsl.com.ph
Mobile: 09286148600  Landline: 02 4559230

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.