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Cruise Halong bay 2 days on junk Bien Ngoc Seawind

2010-07-21T00:52:00.000-07:00

Brief description :

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG - VONG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (L/D)
Day 2: HALONG - HANOI (B/-/-)

Day 1: HANOI - HALONG - VONG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (L/D)

8.00: Pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.
12.00: Boarding Sea Wind Cruise. Welcome drink is served.
12.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay till 14:30. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Bai tho Moutain, Oan Mountain, Studio of famus movie "Indochina", Am Moutain (teapot), Dragon Moutain, Chuong Moutain and many other beautiful smaill islands.
14.30: Arrive at Vong Vieng fishing village, there will be taken one of 2 option:
- discover the village by bamboo rowing boat with visiting the comunual house of the village, fish breeding farm, pearl breeding farm
- Or kayaking around.
16:30: Heading to Trong Cave
18h00: Anchoring for overnight at Trong cave
19h00: Dinner is served on board
20h00: Enjoy the music at bar or a fishing

Day 2: HALONG - HANOI (B/-/-)

08.00: Buffet breakfast is served until 10:30 AM
08.30: Tender to visit Sung Sot cave
09.30: Back to Sea Wind Cruise
09.30: Cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fighting Cock Rocks, Dinh Huong Moutain, Ba Hang floating villages...
10.30: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.
11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye.
12.00: Car will take you back to Hanoi

INCLUDED:

English-Speaking guide on board
Accommodation with A/C, cubic hot shower
Welcome drink,
Continental buffet breakfast
Vietnamese seafood Lunch and Dinner
Fruit basket in the room
Tea and coffee after meals
Kayak
Rowing boat trip in Vong Vieng fishing village, fishing with tender.
Entrance fees, Taxes
Insurance fee on Sea Wind Cruise
Private car

EXCLUDED:

All transfer.
Tender oneway from Boat wharf to Cruise one way: 35USD
1 way airport pick up: 4seats 25USD/ 16seats: 30USD
* Service Charge
* Personal expenses (drinks, extra services and tips)

Halong jonques | Halong Bay cruises
Jonque baie d'halong Vietnam
Mekong croisiere / Mekong croisiere bateaux/ Croisiere sur le mekong

Mekong cruises / mekong river cruises
Asia Queen Tour | Agence de voyage Vietnam
Vietnam tours | Baie d'along
Vietnam voyage

Cruise Halong bay 2 days on Paloma Junk

2010-07-21T00:46:00.000-07:00

Brief description :

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Cruise Paloma

Day 2: Halong - Hanoi

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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Cruise Paloma

08.00 approx Private car pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take photos.
Comfort break.
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.

12 noon approx
Arrive Halong Bay. Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.

Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.

Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we sail through the calm waters.

Afternoon
While we make our way to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin. Early afternoon arrive at Vong Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like living on the water. We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong Bay.
We drop anchor in the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.

For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna in our luxurious spa.

Early evening
Back on board, enjoy the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is a gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.

Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 2: Halong - Hanoi

06:30

For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
10:00
We board The Paloma again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.

An early lunch is served.
12 noon
Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
Transfer in private car and return to Hanoi.

Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00

Costs include:
•Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
•All meals onboard
•Complimentary mineral water
•Complimentary morning tea and coffee
•Welcome drink
•Tai Chi
•Cookery demonstrations (on request on boat)
•Entrance and sightseeing fees
•Kayaking 1 hour
•Fishing equipment (on request on boat)
•English speaking guide
•Private car Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi

Costs exclude:

•Beauty Spa and massage
•Additional drinks
•Tips and other personal expenses
•All other services not clearly mentioned above

Baie d'along

Halong luxury junk cruise

2008-02-21T20:38:00.000-08:00

Halong luxury junk cruise

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Tour code	VNS07
Price	from 180 USD, see detail
Duration	02 days / 01 night by Indochina Sails or Emeraude Boat 03 days / 02 night on the board of Halong Ginger Boat
Departure dates	DAILY
Route	Hanoi - Halong bay - Catba island ỏ Baitulong bay - Halong bay - Hanoi
Features	Are you curious to discover more luxury services and privacy? Check it up what you really deserve
Connection	Easy to connect with other excursions in Northern Vietnam and further. Strongly recommended to expats living in Vietnam
Visa arrangement	Not included
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

Halong bay, the World Heritage recognized by UNESCO, is no doubt a must-too-see in Vietnam for all travelers. With thousand of islands and hidden grottos, the breathtaking view of Halong will be more splendid by viewing from luxury cruises. Enjoy the fresh seafood, swimming or sunbath on junk deck.

Threeland offer 2 and 3 days cruising over Halong bay by Indochina Sails, Ginger and Emeraude. Others such as Baitho boat, Huong Hai junk, Dragon Pearl Cruise, Tropical Sails... will be served on your requirement

Brief itinerary

Halong 2 days

DAY 1. ARRIVE AND CRUISE IN HALONG. (L/D)

Depart from Hanoi for Halong. Cruise over the bay - the World Heritage with breathtaking view of landscape. Swimming ( in summer time ) and visit fishing village. Seafood buffet dinner. Overnight on board.

DAY 2: CRUISING HALONG – BACK TO THE WHARF (B)

Morning relax with Meditation or Yoga Session on the sundeck. Stop at some limestone grottos and return to Halong Wharf and transfer to Hanoi. End of services.

Halong 3 days

DAY 1. ARRIVE AND CRUISE IN HALONG. (L/D)

DAY 2: CRUISING HALONG – CAT BA BAY (B/L/D)

Whole day relax with swimming, kayaking, snorkelling. Overnight on board at Cat Ba bay. .

DAY 3: CRUISING HALONG – BACK TO THE WHARF (B)

Morning relax with Meditation or Yoga Session on the sundeck. Stop at some limestone grottos and return to Halong Wharf and transfer to Hanoi. End of services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

Car transfer from Hanoi to Halong
Welcome cocktail
English-speaking tour guide on the Boat.
Luxury cabins and suites with air-con and en-suite bathroom ( Indochina Sail and Ginger only )
One Vietnamese seafood Lunch and Dinner, one Breakfast
Snorkel Equipment ( Indochina Sail only )
Conference Equipment (Charter and in ( Indochina Sail only)
Admission

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SERVICES not INCLUDED

Car transfer from / to Halong (surcharge applied)
Beauty spa services and massage (surcharge applied)
Kayaking (surcharge applied)
Drinks (surcharge applied)
Personal expenses, tips
Any services not mentioned above

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Vietnam tour: SPECIFICALLY NORTHERN

2008-02-21T20:36:00.000-08:00

Vietnam tour: SPECIFICALLY NORTHERN

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Tour code	VNS05
Price	320 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	05 days / 04 nights
Route	Hanoi - Halong bay - Sapa - HIll Tribal Market - Bac Ha - Hanoi
Features	Cruise the sea in Halong Bay and drive uphill to the mountains of Sapa to most-colorful hill tribal markets, you are discovering some distinctions just of Northern Vietnam, which are highlighted in any Vietnam tours. This tour can be independent or combined with other excursions of IN01 – “Three lands’ first feelings”.
Connection	Easy to combine with Yunnan, Luang Prabang, Bangkok, and Southern Vietnam trips
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

Brief itinerary

The Vietnamese legends said that the totem of Viet nation is a couple, the fairy Au Co and the dragon king Lac Long Quan. Their holly engagement had given birth to a hundred sons, who later became the very first “Viet” people. One day the sons divided into 2 groups - 50 had gone uphill to cultivate, 50 down to the sea for fishing. The Vietnamese proudly consider themselves “con Rồng - cháu Tiên” (the children of Dragon and Fairy). Better than any legends, the myth has just spoken of the original, typical inhabitation of the Vietnamese: surrounded by the sea and mountains.

If we just follow the sons of Dragon and Fairy, we will see . . . . .

DAY 1: ARRIVE in HANOI (-/-/D)

Welcome to Vietnam! City tour with a visit to Museum of Ethnology and cyclo around the town. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI - HALONG BAY – TRAIN TO LAO CAI (B/L/D)
Early depart for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994, take a boat trip for about 5 hours to cruise Halong bay. Lunch of fresh seafood Late afternoon back to Hanoi for a night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the Train.

DAY 3: VISIT SAPA (B/L)

Whole day in Sapa mountain town, visit hill tribal villages. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 4: A COLOURFUL WEEKLY MARKET IN BACHA SURROUNDINGS – LAOCAI (B/L/D)

Enjoy the most exciting weekly market of the hill tribes living surrounding Sapa. Alternatives are Can Cau market on Saturday, Bac Ha market on Sunday or Coc Ly market on Tuesday, take a boat on Chay river (during Coc Ly market only). Take the night Train to Hanoi and overnight on the Train. (lunch at the market; dinner in Laocai) )

DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Arrive Hanoi about 06.00am. A short city tour to see the morning life of Hanoi and visit the Mausoleum and House of Ho Chi Minh before transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

English-speaking tour guide
Land transfer by air-con vehicle
Twin-shared room at hotel
Air-con soft berth in night train.
Boat trip in Chay river ( if any )
Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
Admission

Description of services in detail

SERVICES not INCLUDED

Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
Visa to Vietnam
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Other meals
Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

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LIFE in-SAIGON, on-THE-RIVER & under-GROUND

2008-02-21T20:32:00.000-08:00

LIFE in-SAIGON, on-THE-RIVER & under-GROUND

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Tour code	VNS04 - 05 days / 04 nights
Price	285 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	05 days / 04 nights
Route	Saigon - Tay ninh - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Saigon
Features	Just a part of a longer trip - VNS01, “The Heritage Way”, this tour is easy to combine with your excursions from the Northern and Central Vietnam. Otherwise, just stay in Saigon and tour the surrounding, with focus on the exciting life on-the-river of Mekong delta’s residents.
Connection	Easy to connect with Northern, Central Vietnam, Northern and Southern Thailand, Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

DAY 1: DANANG – SAIGON (B/D)

Arrive in Saigon. Saigon city tour: Reunification Palace, Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Chinese town, Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 2: SAIGON - TAYNINH - CUCHI TUNNELS - SAIGON (B/L)

Excursion to Tayninh holysee and Cuchi tunnels. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 3: SAIGON – MY THO – CAN THO (B/L/D)

Mekong delta, boat trip in river. Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 4: CAN THO – SAIGON (B/L)

Morning boat trip to floating market. Back to Saigon and Overnight in Saigon

DAY 5: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

Saigon departure

SERVICES INCLUDED

English-speaking tourguide
Land transfer by air-con vehicle
Twin-shared room
Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
Boat trips and admission

Description of services in detail

SERVICES not INCLUDED

Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
Visa arangement
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Other meals
Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

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INDOCHINA TOURS: Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia

2008-02-18T20:26:00.000-08:00

INDOCHINA TOURS: Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia

THREE LANDS FIRST FEELINGS

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Tour code	INS01

Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	13 days / 12 nights
Route	Luang Prabang - Hanoi - Halong - Sapa - Hanoi - Saigon - Tayninh Holysee - Cu Chi - Siemreap - Angkor - Siemreap
Features	If you have just 2 weeks and wish to see the best of Indochina relics and landscape while enjoying daily life, this trip gives you all! Let’s discover from ancient Luang Prabang to magnificent seascape of Halong Bay, hill tribal market in Northwest Vietnam, before watching and deciding should Angkor be listed as one of the few top wonders of the world.
Connection	Easy to connect with Bangkok, Vientiane.
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included, take a look at visa arrangement
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

Note Only for this tour, DAY 7 should be Saturday, Sunday or Tuesday. Set departure tours are recommended.

BRIEF itinerary

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG (D)

Welcome to Laos. Short city tour to stupa and pagoda. Enjoy the sunset on Mekong river. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU - LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

Cruise along the Mekong river to Pakou cave with some stops at villages. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 3. LUANG PRABANG – KHOUANGSI WATER FALL – VILLAGES - LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

Visit morming market before heading to visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority and to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 4. LUANG PRABANG – HANOI (B/D)

Short visit to nationatl Museum and Royal Place ( if time permits ) and flight to Hanoi. Welcome to Vietnam! City tour to Old quarter, the Sword Lake, cyclo around the town and water puppetry performance. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5: HANOI - HALONG BAY – TRAIN TO LAO CAI (B/L/D)
Early depart for Halong Bay, a World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994, take a boat trip for about 5 hours to cruise Halong bay. Lunch of fresh seafood Late afternoon back to Hanoi for a night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the Train.

DAY 6: VISIT SAPA (B/L)

Whole day in Sapa mountain town, visit hill tribal villages. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 7: A COLOURFUL WEEKLY MARKET IN BACHA SURROUNDINGS – LAOCAI (B/L/D)

Today should be Saturday, Sunday or Tuesday.

DAY 8: HANOI – SAIGON (B/D)

Arrive Hanoi. Have a circle surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake to watch the morning exercises of the Hanoians. Visit the Mausoleum and House of Ho Chi Minh and flght to Saigon. Saigon short ciyt rou with Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, China Town with “Cho Lon” (Big market) and Thien Hau Temple of the Chinese community. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 9. TAY NINH HOLYSEE – CU CHI TUNNEL (B/L)

Visit to Tayninh, the centre of Caodaism and Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the fierce Vietnam War, chance to experience the real life of the Vietnamese guerrillas. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 10: SAIGON – SIEMREAP – ANGKOR THOM (B/D)

At leisure and flight to Siemreap. Short excursion to Angkor Thom and Bayon temple, the must to see in Cambodia. Overnight in Siemreap.

DAY 11: ANGKOR WAT AND OTHER FAMOUS TEMPLES – SIEMREAP (B/L)

Whole day discover the real Angkor with many temples inside the jungles. Overnight in Siemreap.

DAY 12: SIEMREAP - BANTEAY SREY - SIEMREAP (B/L)

Explore the un-touched corners of Angkor. Overnigh in Siemreap.

DAY 13: SIEMREAP DEPARTURE (B)

Free at leisure and transferto the airport for your departure flight

SERVICES INCLUDED

English-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
Twin-shared rooms at 3-star hotel.
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.
Land transfer by air-con vehicle.
Boat trips in Mekong river, Luang Prabang, Laos
Boat trip in Halong bay - Vietnam
Admission
Show (Water Puppetry, Apsara dance etc.)

Description of services in detail

. SERVICES not INCLUDED

International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
Indochina flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi
Indochina flight from Saigon to Siemreap ( Angkor )
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Sai Gon.
Visa to Vietnam and visa arrangement.
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

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Vietnam tour: AN ESSENTIAL LINE

2008-02-18T20:23:00.000-08:00

Vietnam tour: AN ESSENTIAL LINE

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Tour code	VNS03
Price	615USD + local payment 130 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	09 days / 08 nights
Route	Hanoi - Bat Trang - Halong - Hue - Danang - Hoi an - Saigon - Tayninh Holysee - Cuchi Tunnel - Saigon
Features	Excellent to visit the major sights of Vietnam within a limited time and easy to connect with surrounding World Heritages of Southeast Asian countries.
Connection	With Luang Prabang, Yunnan, Bangkok, Angkor
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

Brief itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN HANOI (-/-/D)

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Orientation tours which passes the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, the temple of literature. Cyclo tour and water Puppet Show in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 02: HANOI – BAT TRANG - HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON THE BOAT (B/L/D)

Transfer to Halong with stop in Bat Trang, a ceramic village founded in 15^th century, cruise over the Halong Bay – the World Heritage listed by UNESCO. The boat will stop for swimming or visiting limestone grottoes on the Bay, Toad Rock, Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island. Fresh Seafood Lunch on the boat. Overnight on board.

DAY 3: HALONG - HANOI – FLY TO HUE (B/L/D)

Enjoy the morning scenary of Halong bay before taking flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 4: HUE (B/L/D)

Whole day city tour with morning trip to Royal Citadel and Hue Royal Museum of the last Vietnam's feudal dynasty and Dong Ba market.In the afteroon, take boat trip on the Perfume River with stops at Thien Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple, Tu Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh tombs. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 5: HUE – HOIAN (B/L)

Drive to Da Nang with stopovers at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach for sightseeing. Call on the Marble Mountain, China Beach before driving to Hoi An to visit the ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 6: HOIAN - DA NANG (B)

Discover Hoi an ancient town by cycle and relax at Cua Dai beach. Later afteroon transfer to Danang. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 7: DANANG – SAIGON (B/L/D)

Take the early flight to Saigon. Short City Tour include the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and China Town. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 8: TAYNINH HOLYSEE – CU CHI TUNNEL – SAIGON (B/L)

Excursion to Tayninh holysee and Cuchi tunnels, , the monuments to the Vietnam War.. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 09: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Ai leisure until transfer to airport to take the flight to leave Vietnam. End of services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
Twin-shared rooms at 3 star hotel.
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.
Land transfer by air-con car
Boat trips in Halong bay.
Boat trip in Perfume river, Hue
Admission

Description of services in detail

SERVICES not INCLUDED

International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and from Danang to Sai Gon
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Visa to Vietnam and visa arrangement
Other meals
Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

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Vietnam tour: THE LONG WAY UP

2008-02-15T21:02:00.000-08:00

Vietnam tour: THE LONG WAY UP

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Tour code	VNS02
Price	1000USD + local payment 100 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	16 days / 15 nights
Route	Saigon - Tayninh - Cu Chi - Dalat -Nha Trang - Quang Ngai - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay - Hanoi
Features	Saigon, as the most hectic hub, welcomes much more international arrivals than other cities of Vietnam, consequently, you may find it easier searching good airfare to Saigon before starting the Vietnam trip. Driving along the seashore, then discover step by step historical sites, hill resorts, sunlight beaches, ancient palaces to tribal market and unique Halong by all means of transport make the trip unforgettable.
Connection	Easy to combine with Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Angkor, and Yunnan
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included, take a look at visa arrangement
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

BRIEF itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SAIGON (-/-/D)

Welcome to Vietnam! Saigon city tour, discover historical and cultural sites of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: SAIGON (B/L/D)

Excursion to Tayninh holysee and Cuchi tunnels. Overnight in Saigon

Day 3: SAIGON – DALAT (B/L/D)
Flight to Dalat, enjoy the city. O/Nin Dalat.

Day 4: DALAT – NHA TRANG (B/L/D)
Morning visit Dalat and take the car to Nha Trang with stops for sightseeing at Ngoan Muc Pass and Cham tower. Relax at Nha Trang beach. O/N in Nha Trang

Day 5: NHA TRANG (B/L/-)
Half day Nha Trang city tour and beach relax. O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 6: NHA TRANG (B/L/-)
Whole day free at leisure for beach relax. O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 7: NHA TRANG – QUANG NGAI (B/L/D) 410km
Drive along the coastline to Quang Ngai with stops at Cham Ponagar and historical relics. O/N in Quang Ngai

DAY 8: QUANG NGAI – MY LAI – MY SON - HOI AN (B/L/D)
Continue driving to Hoi An with stop at My Lai and Cham tower. O/N in Hoi An

Day 9: HOI AN (B/L/D)

Whole day city tour in Hoi and beach relax at Cua Dai. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: HOI AN – HUE (B/L/D) 150km
Danang tour with famous Cham Museum, Marble Mt. Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. Hue half city tour with Royal Citadel and Museum, Forbidden city. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: HUE – HANOI (B/L/D)

Short city to tombs of kings in Hue and flight to Hanoi. Half day city tours, discover historical and cultural sites of Hanoi. Tak the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

Day 12: LAO CAI - SAPA (B/L/D)

Whole day in Sapa mountain town, visit hill tribal villages. O/N in Sapa.

Day 13: SAPA - HILLTRIBAL MARKET - HANOI(B/L/D)

Short excursion to the villages of ethnic minority people and enjoy the hilltribal market. Terrace fields. Return to Hanoi by train. O/N on train.

Day 14: HANOI - HALONG – TRAIN TO LAOCAI (B/L/D)
Arrival in Hanoi, short trip to see morning Hano before heading to Halong, cruise Halong Bay, the world heritages then train to Sapa. Overnight on board.

Day 15: EXPLORING HANOI BY YOURSELVES (B/-/-)

Continue cruising in Halong bay before heading back to Hanoi with some stops en routes for photos. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 16: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Departure, end of services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
Twin-shared rooms at 2-3 star hotel.
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.
Land transfer by air-con car, or by Russian Jeep or 4-wheel drive car in Sapa.
Two-way Train tickets (air-con sleeping-berth) Hanoi – Laocai – Hanoi.
Boat trip in Hue and Halong Bay.
Admission

Description of services in detail

SERVICES not INCLUDED

International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Sai Gon to Da Lat and from Hue to Hanoi.
Visa to Vietnam and visa arrangement
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

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Vietnam tour: THE HERITAGE WAY

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Vietnam tour: THE HERITAGE WAY

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Tour code	VNS01
Price	820USD + local payment 240 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	13 days / 12 nights
Route	Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hai phong - Halong - Hue - Danang - Hoi An - Saigon - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Saigon
Features	Traveling from North to South is the best way and direction to research the traditional culture and history of Vietnam, before you enjoy its modern daily life. Excellent to visit World Heritages of Vietnam and to extend to Cambodia at the end by river way
Connection	Easy to connect with Bangkok, Yunnan, Phnompenh and Siemreap.
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

Brief itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE in HANOI (-/-/D)

Welcome to Vietnam! City tour with cyclo around the town. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2: HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ONBOARD (B/L/D)

Overland to Halong and Cruise Halong Bay, the world heritages. Overnight on board in Halong bay.

DAY 3: HALONG – NINH BINH (B/L/D)

Go through Red river Delta with some stops at Pagoada and Temples. Overnight in Ninh BInh.

DAY 4: NINH BINH – HUE (B/L)

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient captial of Vietnam and Tam Coc, Halong inland, rowing boat along river. Afternoon flight to Hue

DAY 5: HUE (B/L/D)

Hue city tour, boat trip along Perfume river, visit Tombs of Kings. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 6: HUE - DANANG - HOIAN (B/L)

Danang tour with famous Cham Museum, Marble Mt. Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. Hoian tour with visit to ancient town. . Overnight in Hoian.
DAY 7: HOIAN (B/L)

Whole day city tour in Hoi and beach relax at Cua Dai. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 8. HOIAN – DANANG – FURAMA RESORT (B)

Transfer to Danang and whole day free at leisure at Furama 5 star beach resort.

DAY 9: DANANG – SAIGON (B/D)

Flight to Saigon (Hochiminh City). Saigon city tour: Reunification Palace, Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral and Chinese town, Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 10: SAIGON - TAYNINH - CUCHI TUNNELS - SAIGON (B/L)

Excursion to Tayninh holysee and Cuchi tunnels. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 11: SAIGON – MY THO – CAN THO (B/L/D)

Mekong delta, boat trip in river. Overnight in Can Tho.

DAY 12: CAN THO – SAIGON (B/L)

Morning boat trip to floating market. Back to Saigon and Overnight in Saigon

DAY 13: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)

Saigon departure

SERVICES INCLUDED

English-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.
Twin-shared rooms at 3-star hotel.
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.
Land transfer by air-con vehicle.
Boat trips in Halong bay and Tamcoc.
Dragon boat in the Perfumer River in Hue
Private boat in the Mekong delta.
Admission

Description of services in detail

. SERVICES not INCLUDED

International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue, and from Danang to Sai Gon.
1 night accommodation in 5 star Furama resort.
Visa to Vietnam and visa arrangement.
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program

booking with us

Travel on your own at low additional cost, email us at contact@threeland.com to get the best quote.

Sapa

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Sapa is the most popular place to go in the Far Northwest amongst budget travelers and packages tourists alike. By using Sapa as a base you can hike off to more remote ‘traditional’ hill tribe villages and sometimes you will be offered a bed in a village for the night. Sapa was originally built as a hill station in the early part of this century and, in winter, gets bitterly cold. If you are going to be visiting Sapa in winter do not forget the winter woollies.
Sapa is preparing itself for the continuing tourist boom considerably well. Behind Sapa, towards Phong Tho is a high pass forming part of the Hoang Lien Mountains that were known to the French as the Tonkinese Alps. This range includes Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143m, which view at dawn could be spectacular.
There is a weekend market in Sapa during which the town fills up with hilltribe people selling their wares. If you want to see these tribes as they "traditionally" live (as opposed to flogging jackets to tourists), either go for a hike or head over to Dien Bien Phu from Sapa. This stretch has the most traditional people you will see in the whole of Vietnam. It seems that most tourist groups pile into Sapa during the weekend for the market. However, travelers have reported that during the week is a much better time to catch a glimpse of the real Sapa avoiding from a big hassle of tourists.
You can hike in the surrounding area and visit a number of fairly traditional predominantly Mong hilltribe villages. Further afield is the colourful Red Zao, Dzay, Tay and Xa Pho people. A home stay in the Tay village would be unforgettable experience.

Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City

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Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon, officially re-named Ho Chi Minh City is a thriving metropolis with an unavoidable western flavor or influence offering quite a different experience than Hanoi. While Hanoi is a smaller city where you can savor more traditions and the obvious traces of the red-tape which can be found in any capital city, Saigon is in continuous transition as it takes in the best and worst sides of "doi moi" movements (renovation of the country) based on the market economy rules. This is the commercial hub of Vietnam, the industrial muscle of the nation. This is the rendezvous of business people and business movers.
Saigon has seen itself grow at a rapid pace and its skyline is constantly changing as multinational interests seem to be " fighting for a seat on a plane into the country". Doi Moi and the lifting of the crippling embargo have opened the floodgates to an unstoppable torrent of foreign capital. Now everyone wants to be friends, after all, there is a lot of money to be made. After twenty years of forced sedation, Vietnam is now stirring but Saigon is wide awake.
For many of the inhabitants of Ho chi Minh City, nothing has changed. The streets still swarm with life. People buy and sell things, bargain, cook, wash, sleep, eat, drink and live on its streets. Despite the large amount of money being thrown around, the filter effect is yet to manifest itself and thousands of people have to survive on virtually nothing while the people at the top of the filter enjoy enormous profits. Cyclo drivers, often unable to do other work due to government policy, earn next to nothing and are still feel the pressure of being on the losing side. As they bed down for the night on their cyclo, across the street from the La Lai Hotel, wealthy Vietnamese arrive in their Mercedes Benz for a night of indulgence.
In summary, Saigon faces all that is good and all that is bad brought on by the new movements of Vietnam. It obviously promises lots of interesting things to discover, while it remains an exciting centre for shopping and hanging around as it moves to regain its once famous name; "the Pearl of the Far Orient".

Hanoi – a mixture of discreet charm and excitement

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A tour in HANOI is to steep yourself in history, tradition, and legend in a capital that has been inhabited continuously for almost a millenium. Visitors often note that the city is quieter, greener, and "cooler" than other big cities of Vietnam. Indeed, Hanoi itself, and the Northern Vietnam, have quite clear four seasons, and October to March are lovely pretty cool months whilst other towns southward just have dry and rainy times. It probably influences in the mentality of the inhabitants and the city seems attract more intellectuals and artists, while Saigon is great for entrepreneurs and hustlers.

Hanoi's present architecture is mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries, and the French-built section of the town is largely intact. Yet, the city preserves many old religious temples and shrines dedicated to the nation's heroes or deities, who supported the farmers to cultivate and protect the fertile land on the Red River right bank and gather the first commercial guilds to form what later became an exciting urban town. Hanoi street life now is fascinating. In the early morning, you can see people both young and old practicing "tai chi quan" or martial arts in the parks and joggers along pretty lakes. Outdoor barbers with mirrors simply hung on the street walls and women selling great French baguettes and flowers are also at every street corner. If you go for a walk, the motorbikes and cyclos may make you wonder a bit which directions they move on, but as soon as you get a chance to try one of them, you could say they are not so risky like they seem to be, as the local drivers have extremely special skills to avoid one another (!). Thus a deliberate Cyclo tour for one or two hours is so far the best way to visit the Old Quarter, 90% of which are narrow and short streets.

During the two Indochinese Wars in 20th century, Hanoi had been heavily damaged, but there is virtually no evidence that now and the particularly thin, tall, often awkward-looking buildings that you see on streets are not a result of bombing, but are created by landowners who own only a thin slice of land so build up rather than out. Hanoi has a number of lovely parks and big Lakes which inspire the ancient architects to build graceful temples nearby, and Museums with precious exhibits of Vietnam's Fine Arts, Ethnology, History and Recent Wars that attract not only historians but foreign visitors and local people.
Finally, the Hanoians are reckoned the warmest and most approachable in the country. Though English is not as commonly spoken as in Saigon, most of the shopkeepers have learnt English quite enough to discussion on the commodities and price, and many of the older generation have a working vocabulary of French. Regardless of language, people will attempt to chat with you irrespective of whether you can understand them. Many of the cyclo drivers speak some English and often have very interesting pasts that they are now willing to discuss with foreigners. At times in Hanoi, you could be sitting in a café sipping excellent coffee that Vietnam plant in the Central Highlands for domestic use and export, eating great pastries that is a pleasant trace of the French time, chatting in French to an old beret clad gentleman, whilst as you look out the window you can see posh French-style villas in the shadows of fig trees or malabar-almon trees. Then you can really wonder just what country you really are in. In a single word, Hanoi is a city to be savoured.