GOOD MORNING Small Group Journeys + Flights from $3199* Save up to $880^ VALID FOR SALES UNTIL 29 APR 16 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 04 JUN 29 OCT 16 *PRICES ARE PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE BASED ON TASTE OF ^SAVING BASED ON REVEALED
For over 22 years Insider Journeys has been helping travellers, like you, discover the real Asia, creating unique experiences and stories that last a lifetime. Be connected with guides who are insiders, who will get you up close and personal with your destination. When you travel with Insider Journeys, you ll have the best of both worlds local English-speaking guides and expert Western tour leaders. That way you ll always travel alongside an insider who ll introduce you to truly Asian experiences, as well as someone who understands your culture and your needs. Your fellow travellers have a genuine interest in other cultures and are looking for authentic and enriching experiences, as well as a relaxing holiday. For more great Small Group Journey destinations including Cambodia, Laos, China, India Japan, Burma, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Mongolia, see the Insider Journeys 2016/17 brochure SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2016-17 INSIDER JOURNEYS ASIA SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2016-17 FEATURING BURMA INDIA BHUTAN SRI LANKA JAPAN MONGOLIA Imagine the stories Vietnam With the new Air New Zealand direct flight to Saigon now operating June October, there has never been a better time to visit Vietnam. Vietnam is Insider Journeys first destination in Asia and still a highlight of the region. Take a traditional junk boat cruise on beautiful with more than 2,000 islands, studded with caves and grottoes, to explore. The delightful Vietnamese capital of in the north has distinctive cuisine, colonial architecture and fascinating landmarks such as the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh s mausoleum. In Central Vietnam, visit the former imperial capital of Hue, on the banks of the Perfume River, and view the tombs and pagodas near the city. Charming Hoi An is a highlight for many travellers, with its many restaurants, shops and galleries, as well as its proximity to the beach. Or try Nha Trang, and see the turquoise waters of the China Sea from some of Vietnam s most beautiful beaches. In Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) see old meet new as modern skyscrapers are surrounded by bustling streets and traditional markets. Or travel to the north, and trek among the spectacular terraced rice paddies of the Sapa Highlands, and visiting local villages along the way. Beaches, mountains, history, culture and cuisine Vietnam has it all! Imagine the stories...
TASTE OF 7 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $3,199* SAIGON CH CHI TUNNELS - MEKONG DELTA HALONG BAY HANOI An ideal introduction for those short on time. Discover the historic cities, verdant agriculture, and glittering bays of Vietnam and be captivated by the warmth of the people you meet. Uncover the history of and the youthful excitement of Saigon. Learn about the Cu Chi tunnels and traditional life in the Mekong Delta, before floating across Halong Bay on a private boat. Experience the magic of seeing the sun rise over s limestone outcrops Bypass typical bars and pull up a street-side stool at a bia hoi stall, home to Vietnam s unique, home brewed beer. F Haiphong SAVE $480^ or Christchurch to Vietnam, 1 night pretour, 5 nights hotel and 1 night cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, 1 internal flight within Asia, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Tour Departure Dates: 11 Jun, 06 Aug, 03, 17 Sep & 15 Oct 16 Dates are ex New Zealand, please enquire for tour start date in Vietnam. Pretour night in Saigon has been included in price to fit in with current airline schedule. Cu Chi S Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Mekong Delta (3 nights) HIGHLIGHTS OF 10 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $3,599* SAIGON MEKONG DELTA HUE HOI AN HALONG BAY HANOI Explore the contrasting regions of this diverse country. Gain insight into traditional Vietnamese life in the antiquated streets of Hoi An and experience the stunning coastal and agricultural scenery of the drive from Hue. Enjoy the boisterous energy of Saigon, the history of charming and the tranquil islands of. Flying between major destinations leaves more time to explore the wonders of Vietnam. BURMA Sapa (3 nights) (2 nights; 4 with Sapa extension) F Haiphong SAVE $600^ OPTIONAL EXTENSION Experience Vietnamese hospitality in the lush Mekong Delta, as you enjoy lunch at a family home Cruise the turquoise waters of as you enjoy a scrumptious seafood lunch Hue (1 night) Danang Hoi An or Christchurch to Vietnam, 1 night post tour, 8 nights hotel and 1 night cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, 2 internal flights within Asia, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Tour Departure Dates: 11, 18, 25 Jun, 30 Jul, 06, 13, 27 Aug, 03, 10, 17 Sep & 08, 15 Oct 16 *Based on travel in Jun. Price is from $3799pp for travel on all other dates. Dates are ex New Zealand, please enquire for tour start date in Vietnam. Post tour night in has been included in price to fit in with current airline schedule. Cu Chi S Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Mekong Delta (3 nights) *Prices are per person, share twin in Classic Grade (3-4 star) accommodation. Ask about Insider Journeys Single WTS (Willing to Share) programme or enquire for single supplement pricing. ^Savings amount is based on saving from brochure price tour and non-sale flights, and is already included in advertised amount. No further discount applies.
DISCOVERY 14 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $4,569* SAIGON MEKONG DELTA HOI AN HUE HALONG BAY HANOI Discover more of Vietnam s fascinating culture, charming locals and scrumptious food with a thorough exploration of this enticing country. Be engaged by living history and ancient relics in Hoi An and Hue, and the thriving culture of Saigon and, then savour the luxury of time to unwind at Vietnam s stunning beaches and the picturesque hill station of Dalat. Taste the flavours of with a traditional local breakfast, an authentic eating experience Venture to an old train station in Dalat, and take a memorable open-air train ride to Trai Mat Hamlet for a scenic, fun adventure. or Christchurch to Vietnam, 1 night pretour, 11 nights hotel and 2 nights cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, 3 internal flights within Asia, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Tour Departure Dates: 18 Jun, 30 Jul, 13, 27 Aug, 10 Sep & 08 Oct 16 *Based on travel 18 Jun. Price is from $4769pp for travel on all other dates. Dates are ex New Zealand, please enquire for tour start date in Vietnam. Pretour night in Saigon has been included in price to fit in with current airline schedule (3 nights) F Mekong Delta (1 night) Hue Danang Hoi An Dalat (1 night) S Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) (3 nights) SAVE $715^ REVEALED 15 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $4,699* HANOI HALONG BAY HUE HOI AN NHA TRANG DALAT MEKONG DELTA SAIGON Delve further into Vietnam and discover some of the treasures many tourists miss. This longer tour allows you to not only visit the highlights but also see some of the most diversely different areas of Vietnam. From the turquoise waters and beautiful beaches of Nha Trang, venture up through rustic villages and tea plantations to hilltop Dalat, a former French hill station, home to colourful markets, monasteries and the ruins of old French villas. Learn to paddle your own basket boat and other aspects of local life on the Hoi An Fisherman for a Day tour Join the disadvantaged youth receiving training at Streets Café, and take a market walk to learn about local produce Includes: Return Economy Class flights on Air New Zealand from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to Vietnam, 12 nights hotel and 1 night cruise accommodation, 1 night overnight train, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 2 dinners, 1 internal flight within Asia, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Tour Departure Dates: 30 Jul, 27 Aug, 10 Sep & 08 Oct 16 Dates are ex New Zealand and based on current schedule will arrive and depart on tour start/finish dates. BURMA Sapa (3 nights) (2 nights; 4 nights with Sapa extension) (1 night on overnight train) S Hue (1 night) Danang Hoi An Dalat Nha Trang Cu Chi F Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Mekong Delta (3 nights) SAVE $880^ Rail route OPTIONAL EXTENSION *Prices are per person, share twin. Ask about Insider Journeys Single WTS (Willing to Share) programme or enquire for single supplement pricing. ^Savings amount is based on saving from brochure price tour and non-sale flights, and is already included in advertised amount. No further discount applies.
TRAILS OF 21 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $5,459* HANOI MAI CHAU NIN BINH VINH DONG HOI KONTUM PLEIKU BUON MA THUOT SAIGON This journey explores highlights like, Saigon and Hoi An but also ventures into lesservisited areas such as the demilitarized zone and the Ho Chi Minh Trail through the Central Highlands. Venture into caves and waterways by boat in stunning Ninh Binh and drive through the terraced rice paddies of the Central Highlands to see tea and coffee plantations, waterfalls and colourful minority villages. Take an unforgettable boat journey to Phong Nha Caves, home of some of the country s most stunning rock formations Spend the night with a local family and experience village life in the valley of Mai Chau or Christchurch to Vietnam, 1 night post tour, 18 nights hotel accommodation, 1 night homestay and 1 night cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Tour Departure Dates: 30 Jul, 27 Aug & 24 Sep 16 Dates are ex New Zealand, please enquire for tour start date in Vietnam. Post tour night in Saigon has been included in price to fit in with current airline schedule. BURMA Sapa (3 nights) (3 nights; 5 with Sapa extension) S Mai Chau (1 night home-stay) Ninh Binh (1 night) Vinh (1 night) Dong Hoi (1 night) Hue Hoi An Kontum (1 night) Pleiku (1 night) Buon Ma Thuot (1 night) Dalat Cu Chi F Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Mekong Delta (3 nights) SAVE $840^ OPTIONAL EXTENSION & TEMPLES OF ANGKOR 15 DAY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY + FLIGHTS FROM $5,899* HANOI HALONG BAY MEKONG DELTA SAIGON PHNOM PENH SIEM REAP ANGKOR TEMPLES This journey incorporates the best of Vietnam and Cambodia to give you a greater understanding of this fascinating region. Take in the highlights of Vietnam then cross to Cambodia and experience historic Phnom Penh. Reflect on the sobering legacy of the Khmer Rouge at Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields, then fly to Siem Reap, gateway to the incredible Angkor Temples. Here, you will see yet another side to Cambodia s history as you view some of the world s most impressive ruins. Take an unforgettable boat journey to Phong Nha Caves, home of some of the country s most stunning rock formations Spend the night with a local family and experience village life in the valley of Mai Chau Sapa (3 nights) S (3 nights; 5 nights with Sapa extension) Hue Danang (1 night) Hoi An SAVE $630^ or Christchurch to Vietnam, 13 nights hotel accommodation and 1 night cruise accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, 5 internal flights within Asia, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Note: Please note this tour ends in Siem Reap. A flight from Siem Reap to Saigon to meet the onward Air New Zealand international flight has been included in the package price. Tour Departure Dates: 30 Jul, 13, 27 Aug, 10, 17 Sep & 08, 15 Oct 16 Dates are ex New Zealand and based on current schedule will arrive and depart on tour start/finish dates. Please enquire for tour end dates, end dates as featured in 2016/17 Insider Journeys brochure are not accurate. Siem Reap & Angkor Wat F Phnom Penh Cu Chi Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) (3 nights) Mekong Delta *Prices are per person, share twin. Ask about Insider Journeys Single WTS (Willing to Share) programme or enquire for single supplement pricing. ^Savings amount is based on saving from brochure price tour and non-sale flights, and is already included in advertised amount. No further discount applies.
SAPA EXPLORER ADD ON 6 DAY ADD-ON TO SMALL GROUP JOURNEY FROM $1199PP* HANOI TA VAN VALLEY SUPAN TOPAS ECOLODGE - HANOI Journey into Northern Vietnam by road from, and discover the fascinating lives of the ethnic minorities who live in this region. Add the 6 day Sapa Explorer to your Vietnam journey and view some of Vietnam s most beautiful landscapes, with terraced rice paddies and colourful villages to explore. Take walking tours through this unique area and gain insight into a different side of Vietnam. Delve deeper into the lives of the Red Dzao people as you encounter one of Vietnam s most fascinating minority groups Take a memorable walk through the Black H mong villages of Hau Thao and Saseng and gain valuable insight into this mountain-dwelling community Sapa (3 nights) S F SAVE $136^ Includes: 5 nights hotel accommodation, return road journey from to Sapa, breakfast daily and 1 dinner, transport, transfers, touring, entrance fees, services of local English speaking guide and Western Tour Leader (subject to minimum numbers). Excludes: international flights. Tour Departure Dates: most Mondays throughout the year, from. *Note: shorter or longer tailor made tours are also available to Sapa through Insider Journeys, please enquire for details to suit your flight schedule. TOPAS ECOLODGE SAPA *Prices are per person, share twin, international flights are not included. Ask about Insider Journeys Single WTS (Willing to Share) programme or enquire for single supplement pricing. ^Savings amount is based on saving from brochure price tour, and is already included in advertised amount. No further discount applies BOOKING CONDITIONS: Trade enquiries via GO Holidays. It is our policy to present the true cost of our holidays, inclusive of all the prepayable airport and government costs. Please accept however that these charges are not within our control, therefore we reserve the right to pass on any increase in cost. Prices are per person in New Zealand Dollars based on payment by cash, cheque or eftpos only. Prices have been based on exchange rate as at 04 Apr 16. Events beyond our control such as currency fluctuations may result in price variations. Valid for sales until 29 Apr 16. Travel to be commenced and completed 07 Jun 29 Oct 16. Airfare blackout dates: 07 24 Jul & 24 Sep 01 Oct 16. AIRFARES: Book Air New Zealand International K Class ex Auckland to Saigon. NZ International operated services only. Book H Class domestic within New Zealand. Book E or N Class on VN SGN-HAN AFC:SQ. Due to flight schedules pre and post tour accommodation is required for certain tours, where possible this has been included in the price as specified additional nights are at own expense. Capacity limitations apply and may not be available on all services. Flight subject to government & regulatory approval. INSIDER JOURNEYS: all departure dates given are ex New Zealand, please enquire for tour start dates in Vietnam. Savings amounts are based on brochure tour price and non-sale airfare, are already included in advertised price, cannot be combined with any other promotional offer and no further discount applies. Western Tour Leader is subject to minimum 7 travellers. All pricing is based on Classic Grade twin share, for single pricing please enquire or ask about the WTS (Willing to Share) program. Upgrades to Gold Accommodation departures available for certain tours, please enquire for pricing. For booking conditions, please refer to page 140 of the 16/17 Insider Journeys brochure. Credit card sales not permitted unless Travel Agent acts as a merchant. Travel Agent professional service fees and airline GDS fees may apply. Capacity limitations apply and may not be available on all services. Travel requiring an overnight stay in New Zealand will be at passengers own expense. Events beyond our control such as currency fluctuations and changes to the price of aviation fuel may result in prices variations. Strict cancellation fees apply. Packages are based on consecutive nights. For split stays please contact your travel consultant. For full terms and conditions and cancellation fees please contact your local travel agent for more information or refer to our 2016/17 Insider Journeys brochure. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT: freephone: 0800 22 54 22 tel: 09 5709001 email: info@vietnam.nz 16051