SCOOPON DEALS *** 01 Mar 2013 31 Dec 2013 BRIEF ITINERARY Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 HA NOI - ARRIVAL HA NOI - HA LONG BAY (BLD) HA LONG HA NOI (BL) HA NOI DA NANG HOI AN (BL) HOI AN RELAX (B) HOI AN HUE, THE IMPERIAL CITY (BL) HOI AN BICYCLE TOUR TO COUNTRYSIDE half day (B) HOI AN MARBLE MOUNTAIN HO CHI MINH CITY (B) HO CHI MINH CITY MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP (BL) HO CHI MINH CITY LOCAL LIFE HOME STAY (BLD) HO CHI MINH CITY PHNOM PENH BY BUS CITY TOUR (B) PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP ANGKOR TEMPLES (B) ANGKOR TEMPLES (ANGKOR WAT & ANGKOR THOM) (BL) SIEM REAP DEPARTURE (B) 32 Tien Giang St., Tan Binh Dist., HCMC l Tel: +84-8-3547 0787 l Fax: +84-8-3547 0788 09 Phan Chu Trinh St., Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province l Tel: +84-510-391 9293 l Fax: +84-510-391 9779 l www.hoianexpress.com.vn
DAY 1 HA NOI - ARRIVAL Arrive at Noi Bai Int l Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel in Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi. 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL Deluxe 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL Deluxe DAY 2 HA NOI HA LONG BAY (BLD) The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha long Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long 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 clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise. 4* option: EMOTION CRUISE Deluxe 5* option: BHAYA CLASSIC Deluxe DAY 3 HA LONG HA NOI (BL) After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi. 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL Deluxe 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL Deluxe DAY 4 HA NOI DA NANG (BL) Drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where The Late President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnams Independence on 2 September 1945, Ho Chi Minh s Mausoleum and continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, the must-see monument in Hanoi - It is an ancient Buddhist pagoda, built in the early 11th century in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, all construction supported by only one pillar, resembling a Buddhist lotus. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple. 18:00 Transfer to the station to take a night train to Da Nang. Overnight on train. Train information: SE1 / Ha Noi Da Nang / 19:00 10:46 (+) REUNIFICATION EXPRESSTRAIN / Soft berth/ cabin-four berths DAY 5 DA NANG HOI AN FREE TIME (B) 10:46 Arrive at Da Nang. Pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Relax at the resort. You can choose any daily tours from Hoi An Express to have more experience about Ancient Town Hoi An to enrich you trip in Viet Nam with special discount of 20% on all daily tours which can be requested at Hoi An Express Tour Desk at the resort s lobby. Overnight in Hoi An. 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT AND RESIDENCES Deluxe 5* option: PALM GARDEN RESORT - Superior Garden View
DAY 6 HOI AN - HUE, THE IMPERIAL (BL) Upon arrival at Hue, have breakfast and then we will visit the Citadel, Hue s most prime attraction, containing the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence. Following the morning activities. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda, considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue. It is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. From here, we will go sightseeing at Ming Mang Tomb. Ming Mang Tomb is beautifully set in a tranquil area of gardens and lakes. We will finish the afternoon with a visit to the vibrant Dong Ba Riverside Market, Continue the trip to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An. 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT AND RESIDENCES Deluxe 5* option: PALM GARDEN RESORT - Superior Garden View DAY 7 HOI AN BICYCLE TOUR TO COUNTRYSIDE half day (B) This half-day biking tour is a good way to discover the rural local life and enjoy the beautiful hidden landscapes. You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the dock where we will take a boat ride to Cam Kim commune to visit the carpentry village of Kim Bong. There, you will discover the ancient architectural construction, with wooden furniture, and ship building using traditional techniques. We will ride around the village and enjoy stunning rural scenes, rice paddies, fishing village, water buffalos, and/or bamboo bridge. We will learn some local techniques such as how farmers plant and dry sedges for making weaving mats. We will also stop at the place where basket boats are made; this unique small boat has a round shape and is used for fishing. Enjoy peacefulness at the Resort or relax on the beach. Overnight in Hoi An. 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT AND RESIDENCES Deluxe 5* option: PALM GARDEN RESORT - Superior Garden View DAY 8 HOI AN MARBLE MOUNTAIN HO CHI MINH CITY (B) The Marble Mountain is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. You can also discover stunning caves and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Upon arrival to the mountain, we will climb up the stone stairs and visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view. We will then head down the mountain and visit the stone village where the local skilled sculptors create many marble products. Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 4* option: STARCITY SAIGON HOTEL Deluxe 5* option: HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY - Deluxe
DAY 9 HO CHI MINH CITY MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP (BL) After a ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, we enjoy a cruise to visit the Cai Be Floating Market where you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and commodities. Then, you discover the Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet and learn the secrets of their bonsai gardening and sample local products. We then continue to Vinh Long Town crossing the My Thuan Suspension Bridge. Experience a traditional lunch meal at a local home. After lunch, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 4* option: STARCITY SAIGON HOTEL Deluxe 5* option: HOTEL EQUATORIAL HO CHI MINH CITY - Deluxe DAY 10 HO CHI MINH CITY LOCAL LIFE HOME STAY (BLD) A Unique Tour SEE the true Vietnam! Through this tour, you will have the opportunity to discover places in the city where no tourists go. The tour will start with a stop by a local school and spend a short time observing Vietnamese students starting their day. We will give you insights on the Vietnamese scholar system, what they study, what a normal day for a student is like, etc. We will continue our journey to a very famous and special temple. You can observe and make a wish in an odd gesture to find out if you will be lucky this year. We will walk to a local Vietnamese market. At the market, we will be surrounded by local merchants selling meats, fishes, vegetables, and flowers. We can buy some samples of local food, allowing you to try the unique tastes of Vietnam. Moving on, we will explore very small streets where cars cannot go through. There, you will have a glimpse of the real Vietnam and get the feeling that truly captures its essence. We will cross Pho s stalls, typical hair cut salons, motorbike mechanics, and grocery stores. We will cross over small bridges where you will discover typical poor straw made houses on stilts. We will get back to the car and go to a local Vietnamese house where you will be able to cook a traditional lunch. What better than a relaxing afternoon at the massage parlor after lunch? We will head to a massage parlor where you will enjoy various services such as hair wash, facial massage, manicure, and pedicure to make you feel relax. We will finish our day with a nice and refreshing drink in a Vietnamese coffee shop. We will finally go back to the hotel, full of unforgettable moments and typical pictures of Vietnam. Advice: we advise you to wear closed shoes between June and October as the market and streets may be very dirty due to the raining season. Overnight at a local house which is luxury, clean and comfortable. Home-stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 11 SAI GON PHNOM PENH BY BUS (B) Have breakfast at home-stay and check out. 07:45 Transfer to bus station to transfer to Phnom Penh (~08:30 14:30+). In the afternoon, visit some spots in Phnom Penh. Visit the Royal Palace - a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Then visit the Silver Pagoda (or the temple of the Emerald Buddha) - a compound located on the South side of the palace complex. Its main building houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. We finally visit Wat Phnom - a Buddhist temple which was built in 1373, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. After the visit, if we still have time, visit Russian Market before checking-in hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh. 4* option: PHNOM PENH HOTEL - Superior Room 5* option: SOFITEL PHNOM PENH PHOKEETHRA HOTEL - Superior Room DAY 12 PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP ANGKOR TEMPLES (B) Transfer to Airport without guide. Flight Phnom Penh 10.10 Siem Reap 10.55 with K6103. Your new local guide will greet you at Siem Reap Airport and transfer to your hotel. Our tours are designed to visit the temples in the historical order. This gives you a good view of the architectural development. Begin by visiting some of the earliest temples in the area: - Hariharalaya (last Kingdom before Angkor 9 th century): Preah Ko, 879 AD; Bakong, 881 AD; Lolei, 893 AD - Enroute toward Banteay Srei, visit the a local Palm Sugar Production; Banteay Srei, 967 AD. Overnight in Siem Reap. 4* option: SOMADEVI ANGKOR HOTEL Superior room 5* option: LE MÉRIDIEN ANGKOR Superior room DAY 13 ANGKOR TEMPLES (ANGKOR WAT ANGKOR THOM) (BL) We spend a full day to visit the well-known Temples of Angkor Archeological Park. Wake up early at 05:00 am to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm by a Tuk Tuk. Then back to hotel for breakfast and continue the tour to visit: - Southern Gate of Angkor Thom - Bayon, late 12 th century - Baphuon, middle of 11 th century - Phimeanakas, early 11 th century - Northern & Southern Khleang, beginning 11 th century - Terrace of the Elephants, end of 12 th century - Terrace of Leper King, end of 12 th century - Angkor Wat, first half of 12 th century - Ta Prohm, early 13 th century; Overnight in Siem Reap. 4* option: SOMADEVI ANGKOR HOTEL Superior room 5* option: LE MÉRIDIEN ANGKOR Superior room DAY 14 SIEM RIEP DEPARTURE (B) Have breakfast. Free time until transferring to the airport for departure flight. END TOUR.
INCLUSIONS Inclusions: Pre-approval for visa upon arrival for visa to Vietnam Hotel pick-up and return Accommodations (twin/double/triple share) (11 nights in hotels/resort, 1 night on cruise, 1 night on train) Minivan with air-condition, all entrance fees Boat trip in Ha Long, in Mekong delta Bus Ho Chi Minh City Phnom Penh Mineral water Meals specific in the itinerary (13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners) English speaking tour guide Travel insurance Train ticket (Ha Noi Da Nang), soft berth, 4 berths in 1 cabin - option of exchanging train ticket to flight ticket and 1 extra night in Hoi An. Domestic Flight ticket in Vietnam (Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage Domestic flight in Cambodia (Phnom Penh - Siem Reap ), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage Child 0 5 years old: 10%, 6 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents, maximum 2 children), full charge for adult price if request separate bed Exclusions: Visa to Cambodia USD 25 (paid at the border) Visa stamp fee USD 45 (paid to the Visa office at Noi Bai Airport) Tips and gratuities Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc. International air tickets (Australia Ha Noi, Siem Reap Australia) Hotel standard Public rate (twin/double/triple share) Public rate (single room) 4* option AUD 2,350 AUD 2,845 5* option AUD 3,295 AUD 4,890
FLEXIBLE BOOKING For daily tours in HCMC or in Hoi An, guests can request to exchange one full day for other full day tour or 2 half day tours without surcharge. Night time tour with dinner can be added with only USD 33 per person (paid directly to Hoi An Express). Ho Chi Minh City tours Half day tours SSG0002 "EXPLORE HO CHI MINH CITY - EXPLORING THE BIGGEST & BUSIEST CITY " SSG0024 "EXPLORE CHO LON - DISCOVERING CHINA TOWN BY CYCLO " SSG0029 "HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - SHOPPING IN HO CHI MINH CITY " SSG0003 "CU CHI TUNNELS - EXPERIENCING VIETNAM WAR " SSG0035 HOME COOKING CLASS Night time tours SSG0007 "SAI GON BY NIGHT - VIETNAMESE WATER PUPPETS" SSG0011 "SAI GON BY NIGHT - DINNER & SIGHTSEEING ON BOARD " SSG0009 "SAI GON BY NIGHT - DINNER & SHOPPING " Full day tours SSG0012 "HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - HISTORICAL DISCOVERY (Depart daily except Monday)" SSG0037 HAVE FUN IN VIETNAM SSG0004 "HISTORICAL EXCURSION - CU CHI TUNNELS & CAO DAI TEMPLE" SSG0015 "HISTORICAL EXCURSION - CU CHI TUNNELS & HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR " SMK0001 "MEKONG DELTA - MY THO - BEN TRE COCONUT VILLAGE " SMK0002 "CAI BE FLOATING MARKET - VINH LONG TOWN" SSG0020 "TEMPLE & MOUNTAIN EXCURSION - CAO DAI TEMPLE - BLACK LADY MONTAIN " Hoi An/Da Nang tours Half day tours CHA0001 CHA0004 CHA0002 CHA0006 CHA0035 CHA0036 CHA0043 Full day tours CHA0003 CHA0031 CHA0034 CHA0011 CHA0010 CHA0009 CHA0017 CHA0036 Night time tours CHA0023 CHA0043 CHA0044 HOI AN CITY TOUR HOI AN + LANTERN MAKING DISCOVERIES MY SON SANCTUARY HOI AN BOAT TRIP TO TRADITIONAL VILLAGES MARBLE MOUNTAIN BICYCLE TOUR FOODIE TOUR MY SON SANCTUARY AND HOI AN BICYCLE TOUR (FULL DAY) HANDMADE VILLAGES TOUR HUE, THE IMPERIAL CITY DA NANG DISCOVERY CHAM ISLAND HOI AN CITY TOUR AND MARBLE MOUTAIN MY SON SANCTUARY AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN HOI AN MYSTERIOUS NIGHT FOODIE TOUR DANANG NIGHTLIFE TOUR
Contact Terms & Conditions CONTACT Pham Que Anh (Annie) Info@hoianexpress.com.vn Cell: +84-903 731 899 DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE Copy of passports International flight tickets BOOKING Booking at least 45 days in advance Booking must be made prior to 01 Jun 2013 Hotels/cruise will be at 5 star standard and will be booked at similar standard when the ones listing are fully booked. TERMS & CONDITIONS - Changes By The Customer Prior To Departure A modification of booking by the customer won t lead to complementary charges in the following cases: Increase of the number of pax Increase of the number of services In case of a change arising during the trip, the supplementary charges will be directly paid at this time. - Cancellation Charges ALL cancellation from the customer arise additional charges as follows: More than 90 days before departure: 10% of the tour price 30-90 days before departure: 50% of the tour price 7-29 days before departure: 75% of the tour price Less than 7 days or No show: 100% of the tour price VALIDITY OF VOUCHER During the year 2013 Departure date : flexible for full year 2013