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1 EXCLUSIVE TOUR Vietnam Discovery

2 EXCLUSIVE TOUR 14 Day Vietnam Discovery Tour 14 Days/ 13 Nights Includes Flights Twin Share Single Supplement $999 INCLUDES FLIGHTS! FULLY HOSTED PRICE FROM $4,399pp DURATION 14 Days DEPARTS 06 Nov, 2018 Watch the diverse Vietnam scenery change on this 14 day tour. You ll see bustling cities, quaint rice paddies and the stunning emerald waters of Halong Bay, all in one trip! Learn about the Vietnamese culture and send your taste buds into overdrive with the local food. Inclusions: Return economy airfares from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with Singapore Airlines Internal airfares All airline taxes and fuel surcharges Transfers as per itinerary in private vehicles Accommodation in 4 star hotels Meals as indicated Overnight Halong Bay Cruise All Touring as per itinerary Gratuities whilst on tour English speaking local guides Travel Team Tour Host from Brisbane* Not Included: Vietnam Visa Travel Insurance Meals unless specified Beverages unless specified Items of a personal nature Optional activities * Itinerary subject to change without notice. Prices subject to change until paid in full. Minimum numbers required for tour to depart. This tour requires an adequate level of fitness to participate. Active Fitness Level Required It is essential that passengers must be able to: Walk 2km at any one time unaided and at a reasonable pace Walk over uneven ground with no paving Walk an incline equal to a flight of stairs, without stopping Get in and out of transportation unassisted Stand for 1 hour, without needing to sit down Manage own luggage

3 Tour Itinerary Day 1, Wednesday, 07 Nov This morning we fly to Ho Chi Minh with Singapore Airlines. On arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel to settle in ahead of dinner. Stay: Ho Chi Minh, Grand Hotel or similar Day 2, Thursday, 08 Nov Today we will visit Cu Chi Tunnels seeing the scenery change from a bustling city to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by the Vietnamese resistance during both the French and American wars. This tour will be specially led by a Vietnamese Veteran who lived and fought in the tunnels for 12 years. After the tour we will return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch and a city tour. Tonight we will enjoy a group Welcome Dinner on a floating restaurant. Stay: Ho Chi Minh, Grand Hotel or similar Day 3, Friday, 09 Nov This morning we will leave behind the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to experience the true life of the Delta region. We will explore orchards, farms and fisheries; visiting intimate authentic cottage industries such as hu tieu (rice noodles), brick making, and coconut processing, travelling like a local on the back of a xe loi (two benched cart), and by boat. We will also spend time with locals whose family s livelihoods have been made in the Delta for generations. A highlight today will be our delicious Vietnamese lunch at a home stay restaurant. Later this afternoon we will return to Ho Chi Minh and enjoy dinner at a KOTO restaurant. Stay: Ho Chi Minh, Grand Hotel or similar Day 4, Saturday, 10 Nov After breakfast we will be transferred to the airport for our fight to Nha Trang. This afternoon after we arrive in Nha Trang we will have a city tour stopping at the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Alexander Yersin Museum, the XQ workshop where exquisite handmade embroideries can be seen, Long Son Pagoda, with its enormous white Buddha statue and the lively and colourful Dam Market. This evening dinner will be hosted at a local restaurant. Stay: Nha Trang, Novotel Hotel or similar Day 5, Sunday, 11 Nov This morning we will take a boat trip to visit some of the nearby islands. Along the way we will stop at nearby villages and relax on the boat s deck and people watch as Vietnamese villagers, whose ancestors have lived on these islands for generations, go about their daily lives. After our fresh seafood lunch on Bamboo Island, our boat will take us back to Nha Trang City. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore Nha Trang ahead of dinner this evening. Stay: Nha Trang, Novotel Hotel or similar Day 6, Monday, 12 Nov This morning we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Danang. On arrival you will be transferred by coach to Hoi An. Later this afternoon, we will have a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colourful market before dinner at a local restaurant. Stay: Hoi An Historic Hotel or similar Day 7, Tuesday, 13 Nov Today we will enjoy a tour to the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. On the way back to Hoi An we will visit Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. Some of the finest sculptures in Danang s Cham Museum originated from here. This afternoon is at leisure ahead of dinner at a local restaurant tonight. Stay: Hoi An Historic Hotel or similar Breakfast Lunch Dinner

4 PRICE FROM $4,399pp DURATION 14 Days DEPARTS 06 Nov, 2017 Day 8, Wednesday, 14 Nov Enjoy this morning at leisure before leaving Hoi An for Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. We will drive through Danang before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a half day city tour, cruise to the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda and visit the Imperial Palace. Stay: Hue, Indochine Palace or similar Day 9, Thursday, 15 Nov This morning we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel before dinner this evening at a local restaurant. Stay: Hanoi, Movenpick Hotel or similar Day 10, Friday, 16 Nov Following breakfast, we have a morning of coach travel as we leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay. We will arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed to board our boat in time for lunch which will be served as we cruise towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy various activities, or perhaps your would prefer to spend some time relaxing on board on the sun deck. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Stay: Halong Bay, Victory Star Cruise Day 11, Saturday, 17 Nov Enjoy your morning as the sun rises on Halong and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. After lunch we will disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Stay: Hanoi, Movenpick Hotel or similar Day 12, Sunday, 18 Nov Today we will enjoy a city tour seeing sights such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Fine Art Museum. After lunch we will also visit the Temple of Literature, Lake of Restored Sword and the Old Quarter. This evening a highlight will be the Vietnamese Water Puppet Show ahead of our Farewell Dinner at the hotel. Stay: Hanoi, Movenpick Hotel or similar Day 13, Monday, 19 Nov This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel ahead of your airport transfer your your homeward flight with Singapore Airlines. Day 14, Tuesday 20 Nov On arrival into Australia this morning your tour comes to an end. Breakfast Lunch Dinner

5 FAQ's Why is the tour Fitness Level rated as Active? The tour involves a reasonable amount of walking, especially climbing stairs while exploring ancient monuments and walking over uneven surfaces as you cover rugged terrain. People with knee or hip injuries, who have poor balance or are otherwise unable to complete these activities independently should consider the suitability of this itinerary carefully. Parts of the itinerary may involve very long days of travel and this combined with the local infrastructure may prove challenging at times. In order to get the most out of this tour it is important to have a good level of fitness. Please ensure you are aware of the specifics required to participate in this tour as outlined on the 2nd page of this brochure. Do I need to tip? Tipping is a growing international trend in the travel industry. So to save embarrassment and avoid the need to tip individually we have included this in your tour price. However, if someone has personally provided you with exceptional service and you wish to offer an additional token of appreciation for the excellent service you ve received then you can most definitely provide them with an additional tip. What is the standard of the hotels? Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character. Hotels are generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note that there is no international classification system for hotels and differences in facilities and quality do exist between Australia and Vietnam. All group tour hotels have private western bathroom facilities, air conditioning, TV and telephone. Rest assured that all hotels used by Travel Team are regularly inspected by our ground operator to ensure that standards meet your needs. Are touring days long? Roads and infrastructure in Vietnam have a reputation for being very basic and congested. For this reason, it is not usually possible to return to your hotel after sightseeing before going to the restaurant for dinner. Roads in Vietnam have generally been improved over recent years, but traffic and/or weather conditions may extend driving times. Do I need a Visa? Australian passport holders require a Visa to enter Vietnam. Please note that you must also have 6 months validity on your passport from the return date of travel. Travel Team will be able to assist you with applying for a visa the cost of this is $95 for the visa plus a $90 service fee. Alternatively you are able to complete the visa process yourself. *Please note visa fees are subject to change. Do I need Travel Insurance? Travel insurance is compulsory for any passenger travelling on our international hosted tours to cover unforeseen circumstances such as cancellation of your trip due to a medical situation, loss of luggage while travelling and any medical or hospital emergencies. If you require medical or hospital treatment while travelling in a foreign country many hospitals and medical facilities will require you to pay for this treatment upfront. This means you could have to pay out a substantial amount of money before you are able to put in a claim to your insurance company. Therefore, please ensure that you travel with a credit card and that it has a sufficient limit to cover any upfront costs should this be required as medical and hospital charges can be very expensive. Please do not hesitate to call our office for a quote or to send you a travel insurance brochure and the costing. Do I need vaccinations for this journey? Although there are no specific health requirements for travel to Vietnam certain vaccinations are recommended. Travel Team recommends that you consult a travel doctor or your GP prior to departure to discuss your personal health requirements and get up to date information on vaccinations and medical preparation for travel to Vietnam.

6 When will I receive my final travel documents? A detailed itinerary and final documents will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to the tour s departure. What is the climate like at the various times of the year? Vietnam stretches over 2000 km from North to South and therefore the climate differs all year round from one region to another. North Vietnam Hanoi, Halong Bay, By November the hot and wet summer is becoming a distant memory in the north and the region is now enjoying some of the best conditions of the year. Temperatures remain moderate and the little rain there is becomes infrequent and light (avg temp: 24 C). November is also considered to be one of the best months to experience a junk cruise on Halong Bay. Central Vietnam Hoi An, Hue, Nha Trang During November you may experience showers and afternoon tropical storms in this region. The temperatures in Hoi An and Hue differ, with Hoi An and Danang being at the hotter end of the Hai Van Pass (avg temp: C). South Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Come November the south welcomes back the summer in all its glory with some of the best weather of the year, thanks to clear skies and a drop in humidity (avg temp: 27 C). If I travel alone, do I have to pay the single supplement? If you do not want to share a hotel room with another person in the group, you will have to pay the single supplement. However, if you are willing to share we can assist in finding a fellow travel companion of the same gender to save on the single supplement. However, this cannot be guaranteed and if we are unable to find a suitable travelling companion and you still wish to travel, then you will be required to pay the additional single supplement with your final payment. Travel Team accepts no responsibility for the suitability or unsuitability of the twin share companion. To avoid discrimination, we are unable to disclose details of twin share passengers until deposit is received.

7 Why choose Travel Team Independent advice Travel wholesalers will only tell you about their own products, but we can advise you on the benefits of a wide range of travel wholesalers, depending on what s important to you. First-hand experience Our team members are constantly escorting tours, taking training tours, going on top achiever tours and cruises, and of course, enjoying personal holidays. This helps them to plan the very best holiday, tailored to what you want to experience. Tailor made for you You may want to create a specific itinerary, travel in a small group, explore a particular region in-depth, or include special interests, like history, art or food. Together, we can help create your dream holiday. Full service We ll organise your flights, car hire, accommodation, transfers and travel insurance. Plus, we ll provide detailed travel information and advice about your destinations. Comprehensive travel documents We provide both electronic and hard copies of your travel documents for easy reference, something many travel agents no longer provide. Level One, 54 Baxter Street, Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006, Australia Copyright 2017 Seniors Holiday Travel Team ABN Seniors Holiday Travel Team is a division of All Your Travel Pty. Ltd.

8 Travel Team Terms of Trade and Schedule of Fees PRICES Schedules and availability, fare conditions and prices can change at any time. Price changes may occur for reason or matters outside our control which increase the cost of the products or service. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases. DEPOSITS Travel Team requires a booking deposit which is charged per person and deducted from your final balance. The deposit is non-refundable if you should cancel. i. 1st deposit for this tour is $ per person and is due within 7 days of booking. ii. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. PAYMENTS All prices are based on payment by cash, direct deposit or cheque.credit card surcharges are as below if you elect to use them for payment: Visa - Credit Card 1.41% Visa - Debit Card 0.91% MasterCard Credit Card 1.27% MasterCard - Debit Card 0.87% Amex 3% If you opt to make a direct deposit into our nominated bank account it may take at least 24 hours to be processed into our account. CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & AMENDMENTS Any cancellations of the Tour will result in the following cancellation fees: - 90 days or more prior to departure, loss of deposit plus the cost of the airline ticket if issued. - Less than 89 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour package price. Cancellation must be made in writing for your reservation to be cancelled. HEALTH & FITNESS/ACTIVITY LEVEL You must ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your travel and that you are able to participate in the activities included in your itinerary. If you are unsure about your fitness to travel, please check with your GP or specialist clinic. Payment of deposit to Travel Team acts as a warranty that the traveller is reasonably healthy and/or fit to participate in the tour. Travel Team reserves the right to remove a traveller from a tour at the traveller's own expense, if their health/ fitness interferes with the tour or other travellers tour experience in any way. We do not, nor are we required to, provide carers or assistants for those with reduced mobility or other health needs. In particular, tour guides, coach drivers, and your fellow passengers will not act as assistants or carers in these circumstances. TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel Insurance is compulsory for anyone travelling on a Travel Team hosted international tour. Travel Team can assist with your travel insurance needs. Please ensure you take note of the special inclusions and exclusions as they may relate to your particular circumstances. Pre-existing Medical conditions and cover for these are approved or rejected by the Insurer. If you have taken out another Travel Insurance Policy or believe you have adequate cover from a credit card policy we will require a photocopy and details of the insurance cover that you hold. Please note that if you have insurance from another source and subsequently require our assistance in processing an insurance claim, this will incur a fee of at least $220. TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION Travel documents include (without limitation) airline tickets, hotel vouchers, tour vouchers or any other documentation used to confirm an arrangement with a service provider. Travel documents may be subject to certain conditions and/or restrictions including being non-refundable, non-changeable and subject to cancellation and/or amendment fees. These documents cannot be transferred to another person to use. All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport/photo id holder. An incorrect name on a booking may result in an inability to use that booking and it may be cancelled. Any errors in names, dates and timings on your documentation will be your responsibility if not advised at time of booking. As a general rule, your travel documents are issued by the service providers two weeks prior to departure. For any amendments after final payment a fee of $55 per document plus supplier fees will be charged. THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS Our tour itinerary is a guide only and although we will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the programme, we reserve the right to make any alterations as necessary. Alterations may come about due to weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, local festivals, renovations and/or upgrades or other reasons. Any additional expense incurred by the passenger is not our responsibility. Your travel arrangements are subject to the booking conditions of each travel provider you are using. Travel Team is responsible for advising upon travel arrangements and making the bookings. Travel Team is not responsible for cancellations of tours, loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by the airline or suppliers and other transport delays or reschedules, or insolvency, loss or damage to person, property delays, accidents, acts of war and force majeure impacting upon your travel arrangements. Travel Team acts only as an agent. Airfares included in your package holiday are provided in economy class. Travel Team cannot be responsible for seating allocation. PRIVACY STATEMENT Your contact information will be required by third party suppliers to accept and confirm a booking. Privacy Laws safeguard your personal details from being distributed for marketing purposes. Your information may be used by Seniors Holiday Travel Team for the purpose of relaying travel related information about you to third parties. You agree that our Travel Team representative or third party suppliers may take photographs of you while you are on holiday and that these may be used in our Group Brochures and/or advertising, publicity material or online without obtaining any further consent or payments in respect of such photographs and/or films.