Wonders of North Vietnam

8-day package tour, starting at $295 per person
Tour with the best attractions in the North like Hanoi, Halong, Sapa, Ninh Binh

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi

On arrival, you are picked up by a tour guide for transfer to hotel.  If time permits, we embark on a cyclo for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.  Overnight at Hanoi.

Meal: Dinner

Day 2: Hanoi-Halong

After breakfast, depart for Halong City.  Along the way, we make a stop over at Hai Duong province to observe embroidery-making women at work.  On arrival, we embark on a boat ride for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay.  This exciting five-hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clean and emerald water.  Thelimestone Karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves.  Visit the amazing Thien Cung and Dau Go grottoes. After a seafood lunch on board, we return to Halong City.  Free afternoon to discover Halong City at leisure. Overnight in Halong City.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi

Enjoy sunrise at Halong City. Free day until transfer to Hanoi.  Visit the Lake of Returning Sword and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy a famous Hanoi water puppets show before dinner. Tranfer to train station for Lao Cai. Overnight in train cabin.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa

7:30 am arrive in Lao Cai, pick up at Lao Cai station for transfer to Sapa.  Breakfast and shower in hotel before the trip starts.  An 8-km on the rim of a deep valley, followed by 30-minutes walk take you to the so-called rattan bridge and the ethnic Ta Van village where the Dzao people dwell, followed by a walking visit to Cat Cat village. Lunch at a local restaurant.  Dinner and overnight in Sapa.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa

Start the trip after breakfast, heading up to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zdao tribe, where lunch will be served.  Visit amazing scenery and beautiful waterfall inthe afternoon before going up to the main road where you will be picked up by motorbike/jeep. Rid eback to Sapa, and picture taking along the way through the fabulous valley of Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 6: Sapa-Bac Ha – Lao Cai – Hanoi

Upon leaving Sapa, we set off on our scenic drive through theborder town f Lao Cai to the colorful Sunday Market at Bac Ha (we change route on other days). Tjis market also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the Variegated Hmong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi and Tay. They still retain their age-old cultural traditions and are recognizably distinct from each other by their dress.  The experience of this congregation is colorfuland unique.  After themarket, we enjoy a walk around the area, visiting the Hmong King’s former residence,  and Ban Pho where the villagers ,ake the potentlocal maize alcohol.  In mid-afternoon, you are transferred to Lao Cai train station for a night train journey to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 7: Hanoi-Ninh Binh

After breakfast,depart for Ninh Binh, the so-called “inland Halong Bay”.  We visait Hoa Lu, the ancient capital inthe 10th century and relax on a rowing boat along Tam Coc. Return and overnigh in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 8: Hanoi – departure

After breakfast, enjoy a half day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Comples, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Preidential Palace, and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts.  The complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi.  After lunch, depart fro airport for flight back home.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.
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Includes:

- Hotel accommodation as specific or similar in twin sharing
- All transportations in program include train ticket
- All entrance fees
- English or French speaking guide
- All meals as per program

Excludes:

- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- International flight and international airport tax on departure
- Insurance
- Personal expenses & Tips
- Visa fee

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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

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.