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