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TABLE OF CONTENT 03 Letter from Founder 04 Travel Sense Asia Introduction 05 Why travel with Travel Sense Asia 07-13 Vietnam Northern Package 4 days 14-21 Vietnam Southern Package 4 days 22-35 The authentic experiences in the Centre Vietnam package 4 days 36-47 Vietnam highlight trip package 5 days 48 Northern Vetnam highlight trip package 7 days 49 Accomodation 50-51 General booking conditions 52 Travelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feedback Get in touch

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LETTER FROM FOUNDER

Dear partners, After working in travel industry for 10 years and 8 years develop Travel Sense Asia to be one of leading tour operators in Indochina, I’d like to share my personal travel philosophy. When travelling to a new destination away from home, travellers like having an authentic experience in different cultures, meeting the local people, enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries …I know this because travel is my life. When our team builds your trip, they combine their love of their countries, people, culture with your interests and personalize services to make it be the unforgettable experiences in our countries. Each member of our team is clear of our mission when join Travel Sense Asia (TSA): “Bring the most convenience , most satisfy with the best deals to clients” We developed our company from a small passion team, so we deeply understand the important role of clients in developing process of our company as well as local tourism industry development. My passion team and I are trying to introduce our Indochina land’s beauty to people in the world through our personalize services. We aim to a long-term business in “win-win co-operation”. We focus to be the leading DMC provide in Indochina. Let us take care of your clients on behalf of you in Indochina, you can sleep well on pillow when they’re with us in our destination!

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Sketch of Hanoi town street market and old building

Vietnam Northern Package 4 days

Summary of Itinerary Day 1

Arrival Hanoi – half day city ( _/L/_ )

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

Day 3

Halong – Hanoi (B,L,D)

Day 4

Hanoi Departure (B)

Hanoi

Halong bay

Detailed of Itinerary Day 1

Arrival Hanoi ( _/_/_ )

Vietnam Northern package 4 Days route map

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Temple of Literature, the ﬁrst university in Ha Noi

Cyclo is the tourist's farvourite vehicle transportation in Vietnam

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Temple of Literature, which is constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, is first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. Cyclo – a traditional type of vehicle to go around the old quarter, experiencing a bustling corner of Hanoi and your guide will be glad to share interesting information about Vietnamese culture and funny daily local life. Relax with a traditional show of water puppet before coming back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. Free-time Idea(s): Bia-O’Clock in Hanoi are by far the best place to drink in the city, and not simply because they are cheap! Each bar is usually buzzing, chocked full of locals and interesting journeyers, perched on tiny plastic stools, people-watching right on the sidewalk within touching distance of the traffic whizzing by – always a wonderful way to spend an evening! Useful note: On this day, you visit some historical and spiritual sites so you are required to dress up formally. 8

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

Halong welcome: Today’s morning, you will leave Hanoi for Halong bay which is about 3.5 - 4 hours driving to the North. On the way, you will pass through different towns, villages with thousand miles of rice fields, vegetable gardens. On your arrival at Halong harbor, you will be welcomed and lead to your cruise to enjoy a welcome drink and lunch. While your board is cruising to the central of Halong for embarking, you may have a chance to see thousands of islands in various shapes which are lying randomly close to each other like a big wall.

Amzing Halong Bay The beauty of Halong is not only made by its wonderful nature but also its mysterious legend for its name which is literally translated as “Descending Dragond” The legend says that long time ago Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons were sent to descend on Earth to help Viet people fight against fierce invaders coming from the North through the sea. All current 1969 like-a-citadel standing islands were changed from thousands of pearls which were spat out by dragons to check the enemies’ advance. After that battle, Ha Long was named for the place where Mother Dragon landed; meanwhile, Bai Tu Long was named for the landing spot of Child Dragons. The afternoon of today, you may visit one of the most natural and beautiful caves and ride kayaking to venture into hidden grottos. Your dinner will be served with various delicious dishes in cruise’ restaurant Overnight in Halong. Free time idea(s): At night, do not forget to try squid fishing while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere that you cannot find in any other places. Useful notes: - You should leave your big luggage at your hotel and get them to take care to stay away from tiredness. - You may get wet while riding kayaking or swimming, it is better to have some swimsuits along with you. - Shuttle bus is used on this day to save your money but if you prefer a private van for more convenience and comfortable please feel free to request. - Each cruise may have different specific itinerary so the detail will be discussed after you decide your interested cruise. Day 3

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

Ha Long Discovery: Waking up in the morning and doing exercise with Tai Chi while the sun starts shining, birds are singing somewhere will be a great start of the day and awesome moments. This morning, you may visit another cave to discover and learn about the formation of karst caves besides some interesting stories relating. While your board is cruising back to harbor, you have time to take a shower, pack your all luggage and check out your cabin. 9

Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, Tai chi is today practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise. Tai chi is for everyone. It is ideal for inactive older people wanting to raise their activity levels gently and gradually. Also, many of the tai chi movements can be adapted to people with a disability, including wheelchair users. Tai chi is characterised by its slow, graceful, continuous movements that are gentle on the joints and muscles. Done correctly, you’ll find that the tai chi poses flow smoothly from one into another. Many movements are completed with bent knees in a squat-like position. Hanoi comeback: It is another 3.5- 4 hours to drive back to Hanoi and you will have a stop in the middle way to relax after long time sitting on the bus. At about 4p.m, we will be in Hanoi, check in hotel and have free time to discover this city by your way Overnight in Hanoi Free- time idea(s): - Trying street food tour at Ta Hien street or enjoy egg coffee at 39 Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội - Going to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum around 9 PM and see the changing of guard will be the impressive experience Useful note(s): You may get wet while riding kayaking or swimming, it is better to have some swimsuits along with you. Day 3

Hanoi Departure (B)

Upon your departure flight, our guide and driver will come to pick up and transfer you to the airport to connect flight to home. Today useful note(s): Please check your luggage carefully and all your personal items of passports etc. before leaving your hotel

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS Inclusions - Selected accommodation (Twin/Double sharing) - Excellent Meals with Vietnamese style (special food upon your request) specified in the itinerary - Door to door private car with A/C. Shuttle bus for route: Hanoi–Halong-Hanoi to save client budget. If client wants to get private car for this route, please make request - Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (1 bottle/pax/day) - Experienced English speaking guide (Other language speaking guide upon your request)

Exclusions - Compulsory Tipping: Tips for Tour Guide / Driver USD or any local driver such as: cyclo driver - Surcharge may apply during special events and midnight transfer, peak season - Meals, Beverages which do not specify in the program - Flight tickets - Bank fee

Children Policy - Child under 5 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge - Child 5-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost - Child 12 years old and above sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of adult cost

Vietnam Southern Package 4 days

Summary of Itinerary Mekong delta

Day 1

Ho Chi Minh city arrival (N/A)

Day 2

Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – half day city (B,L)

Day 3

Ho Chi Minh city – Mekongdelta (B,L)

Day 4

Ho Chi Minh city departure (B)

Detailed of Itinerary Day 1

Ho Chi Minh city

Vietnam Southern package 4 Days route map

Ho Chi Minh city arrival (_/_/_)

Ho Chi Minh welcome: You will be picked up by our driver and guide on your arrival and transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh city city. It will take 10-15 minutes to move from the airport to your place. Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with its pulsating energy. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city Free-time Idea(s): Some recommendations if you want to enjoy night life of local in Ho Chi Minh city: - Trying Beer Hoi on Pham Ngu Lao - Having dinner on cruise down the Sai Gon river Useful note(s): You should keep valued things in safety box in hotel Day 2

Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – half day city (B, L)

Cu Chi Tunnels discovery: Cu Chi tunnels is the longest Tunnels was recognized by Asian record, were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. - After your breakfast in the hotel, you will start moving to the east north of Ho Chi Minh city about 60km to explore the tunnels yourselves to understand more about Vietnamese history and our wars. Join in the morning tour to Cu Chi tunnels. - Visit Ben Dinh – the most visited of the tunnel sites, this small, renovated section, which snakes up and down through various chambers along its 50m length.

A tourist try how a Vietcong hide into the tunnel

Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City: In the afternoon, you will spend you afternoon discovering the most attractive sites in Ho Chi Minh, which will help you to learn about the history and also culture of this land

Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City which was was built in 1962-1966

Architecture outside Saigon Central Post Oﬃce, which was built by the French in 1886

Notre Dame Cathedral, Nha Tho Duc Ba, which was built in 1883

The Reunification Palace, whose architecture is a blend of traditional ritual and modern architecture, typical of the 60s, is known as the famous historical witness which passed through the two fierce wars against the French and American colonists. The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh. Being a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and French influences, this building fascinates tourists by its typical colonial French features, from exterior to interior decorations. Notre Dame Cathedral (called Saigon Church), built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is considered the symbol of this dynamic city. The Fito Museum in Saigon is the first museum of Vietnamese medicine. On display are nearly 3,000 items dating back to the Stone Age. Ben Thanh Local market, situated in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city Free-time Idea(s): AO Show is a 60-minute-gig to tell a series of stories describing the life and daily activities of people in the Mekong Delta from the past until now, performed from Tuesday to Friday at the Military Theater from 6-7 p.m. and at the Ho Chi Minh cityC Opera House with a more irregular schedule. Dark and smoky, Sax n’ Art Jazz Club (28 Le Loi St, District 1) is unique in Ho Chi Minh – somewhere to listen to contemporary jazz with subtle Vietnamese influences thanks to the talented owner who plays several traditional instruments on stage. Useful note(s): On this day, you visit some historical and spiritual sites so you are required to dress up formally but comfortable enough for your discovery of the Cu Chi underground tunnel. Day 3

Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong delta (B,L)

Mekong delta discovery: At 8.00 am, our guide will meet you at hotel and leave the hustle Saigon heading to My Tho, the closet delta town to Ho Chi Minh city. After the 90 – minute drive, we arrive in My Tho. Starting our delta trip with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, the most beautiful and ancient pagoda in Mekong Delta. After that, we continue to the boat quay, enjoying a scenic cruise, crossing Tien River to Thoi Son 5 Island. Here, you will visit fruit orchards, listen to the traditional music performance, “cai luong” by local people & and enjoy fruits. Get in horse cart on nice road the next Thao Nguyen orchid flower gardens and have a great chance to while tasting tea – honey bees.

Tourists are listening to “Cai luong” which is performed by local artists and enjoy local fruits

Leaving Thoi Son, we continue our boat trip to fishing villages around the Phoenix Island. You can visit houseboats and learn how the locals feed Red Tilapias fish. Ankhanh Canal & Mrs. Ut Phím’s house in Ben Tre is our next destination where you can communicate with the locals taste the coconut candy - special products of Ben Tre province. After a walk on a village path, we take a wooden rowing boat along narrow channels under the shadow of water coconut trees for deep look into the Mekong river life. Have lunch in southern style at Mien Tay riverside restaurant (or Vuondau- depend for time ) that is famous for Elephant Fish as well as other delicious local specialties. Back to land where our waiting vehicle will transfer you back to Ho Chi Minh city Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city 13

Day 4

Ho Chi Minh city departure (B,L)

Ho Chi Minh city goodbyes: your four-day tour in Vietnam is coming to the end. You have free time on your own to walk down the street and pick up any great images to bring back to your country before being transferred to the airport. Useful note(s): Please check your luggage carefully and all your personal items of passports, visa etc. before leaving your hotel

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS Inclusions - 3 nights at a Selected accommodation (Twin/Double sharing) - Excellent Meals with Vietnamese style (special food upon your request) specified in the itinerary - Door to door private car with A/C. Shuttle bus for route: Hanoiâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Halong-Hanoi to save client budget. If client wants to get private car for this route, please make request - Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (1 bottle/pax/day) - Experienced English speaking guide (Other language speaking guide upon your request)

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Summary of Itinerary Hue city

Day 1

Danang arrival – Hoi An (L)

Day 2

Hoi An walking – Danang – Hue (B,L)

Day 3

Hue – city tour (B,L)

Day 4

Hue departure (B)

Detailed of Itinerary Day 1

Da Nang Hoi An ancient

The peaceful centre Vietnam package 4 days route map

Da Nang arrival – Hoi An (L)

Da Nang – Hoi An: After your flight lands at Da Nang airport, you will be met by your tour guide at the arrival hall, and will transfer you to your hotel by private car and driver. It costs about 30 minutes to move Hoi An town. Hoi An welcomes: Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Local life Exploration: This day you have chance to have real experience of local people by half day Organic discovery After a short drive through the local countryside we arrive at Tra Que Village, and the home of your host, Mr Tuan. A welcome drink of freshly picked fruits is waiting, before we take a walk around the village and learn about the history and customs of this charming village. We walk through the organic herb gardens where hundreds of local farmers work their fields using the traditional methods of hundreds of years ago - no electrical machinery here. Experience half day to be in the farmer house you will have Half Day wander around Tra Que Vegetable Village the opportunity to interact with local farmers and learn in Hoi An about all the ingredients to be used in daily cooking life. It's now time to try are hands at making the village speciality named “Tam Huu” spring rolls - using the local herbs and vegetables we have just picked or Xeo Cake ( Banh Xeo). We then sit down and enjoy a lovely local meal. The tour around 4-5 hours - Back to Hoi An. You have half day free to enjoy and “feel” Hoi An ancient town by your way Overnight in Hoi An

Banh Xeo (Xeo Cake) 16

Free-time Idea(s): Find your dinner in some great places bellowed: - Mermaid Restaurant (2 Tran Phu St): For local specialities, you can’t beat this modest little restaurant, owned by local legend Vy, who chose the location because it was close to the market, ensuring the freshest produce was directly at hand. Hoi An’s holy culinary trinity (cao lau, white rose and banh xeo ) are all superb, as are the special fried wontons. - Mango Mango (45 Nguyen Phuc Chu St): Celebrity chef Duc Tran’s most beautiful Hoi An restaurant enjoys a prime riverside plot and puts a global spin on Vietnamese cuisine, with fresh, unexpected combinations to the max. Useful note(s): - Having chance to do some work of farm this day so you should dress convenient clothes. - Having comfortable shoes to walk around. Day 2

Hoi An walking – Danang – Hue (B,L)

Hoi An Walking: We start to set on foot to discover the hidden charms of this town. Its unique architecture has been created by a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences. - The Japanese Covered Bridge is an invaluable property and has officially been established as the symbol of Hoi An. It is claimed that it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoi An as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. - The Fujian Assembly Hall, which bears all the fundamental features in structure of a Chinese Assembly Hall, is believed to be built by Chinese merchants of the Fujian Province.

The Japanese Covered Bridge

Incredible Coastal Line: In the afternoon, we will transfer to Hue city – a historic citadel, which takes you 3 hours by Hoi An private car. On this way, there are many famous heritage places that you are interested in, such as:

Hai Van Pass is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Vietnam

Lang Co beach

Huyen Khong Cave with shrines, Marble mountains, Da Nang

Marble mountain - is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hanh Son ward, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five ‘mountains’ are named after the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. Cham museum founded in 1915, has the world’s largest collection of Cham artifacts, housed in buildings marrying French-colonial architecture with Cham element dating from the 5th to 15th centuries. Hai Van Pass is called the road “a deserted ribbon of perfection—one of the best coast roads in the world.” Lang Co beach is an attractive island-like stretch of palm-shaded white sand, with a turquoise lagoon on one side and 10km of beachfront on the other. Overnight in Hue

Free-time Idea(s): Let’s enjoy the tasty dishes in the popular way such as - Com Hen (17 Han Mac Tu St): Tuck into bowls of rice (com hen) or noodles (bun hen) combining fresh herbs and tasty local clams from a nearby island in the middle of the Perfume River. - Excellent spot for a hearty bowl of bun bo Hue , the city’s signature noodle dish combining tender beer, vermicelli and lemongrass. Next door at number 19, Ly Thuong Kiet is equally good. Both sell out by early afternoon. Useful note(s): - This day you will visit pagoda so you are required to dress up formally. - Taking some steps up marble mountain or easy climbing so you should take sport shoes. - Check your luggage carefully and all your personal items of passports, visa etc. before leaving your hotel. Day 3

Hue – city tour (B,L)

Hue says “Hi”: Hue is one of the main cultural, religious and educational centers of Vietnam. So far, Hue remains to be the only originally historical vestiges city in Vietnam. Hue city tour: This tour give you chances to learn and look back Vietnam long-life history including: Tu Duc’s tomb which is located in an incredible narrow valley around 8 km from Hue, is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The Imperial Citadel located in the North bank of Perfume river was built along the line of Peking’s Forbidden City, enclosed by 10-metre thick walls and surrounded by a moat. Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient pagoda in Hue city. Minh Mang’s Tomb is on the west bank of the Perfume River Late in the day, you will come back to your hotel and have your own free time at night to discover Hue night life – a beautifully peaceful city. Overnight in Hue

Thien Mu pagoda, Hue

Free-time Idea(s): - Taking cyclo around the city at the evening to feel the beautiful city in silence - Trying various street foods by Hue cuisine. - Enjoy the royal festive music which was performed in the royal regular audience parties, and so on. At present, the royal festive music performance is organized at Thái Hòa palace (Hue Citadel) from 08:00- 08:15 a.m, and from 02:00 – 02:15 p.m everyday. Useful note(s): This day you will visit pagoda so you are required to dress up formally Day 4

Musicians playing the original historic music at the magniﬁcent tomb of the emperor Tu Duc

Hue departure (B)

Hue goodbyes: your four-day tour in Vietnam is coming to the end. You have free time on your own to walk down the street and pick up any great images to bring back to your country before being transferred to the airport. Useful note(s): Please check your luggage carefully and all your personal items of passports, visa etc. before leaving your hotel

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS Inclusions - Exellent hotels in each class (Twin/Double sharing) with breakfast - Excellent Meals with Vietnamese style (special food upon your request) specified in the itinerary - Door to door private car with A/C. Shuttle bus for route: Hanoi–Halong-Hanoi to save client budget. If client wants to get private car for this route, please make request - Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (1 bottle/pax/day) - Experienced English speaking guide (Other language speaking guide upon your request)

Exclusions

Children Policy

- Compulsory Tipping: Tips for Tour Guide / Driver 3 USD/pax/day or any local driver such as: cyclo driver - Surcharge may apply during special events and midnight transfer, peak season - Meals, Beverages which do not specify in the program - Flight tickets - Bank fee

- Child under 5 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge - Child 5-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost - Child 12 years old and above sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of adult cost

Imperial Citadel gate,

Hue, Vietnam

Vietnam highlight trip Package 5 days

Summary of Itinerary Halong bay Hanoi

Day 1

Arrival Hanoi – half day city (L)

Day 2

Hanoi Halong (B,L,D)

Day 3

Halong – Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh (B,L)

Day 4

Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – half day city (B,L,_)

Day 5

HCM departure (B)

Detailed of Itinerary Day 1

Arrival Hanoi – half day city (L)

Welcomed to Hanoi Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. You are welcomed by our guide and driver at exit gate with welcome sign board. Transfer to the restaurant to have lunch After having lunch at a local restaurant with specific Vietnamese cuisine, you will start your half-day city tour which bring new experiences about the hidden beauty of the Northern region for tourists: - The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. - The Temple of Literature, which is constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, is first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. - Take cyclo – a traditional type of vehicle to go around the old quarter, experiencing a bustling corner of Hanoi and your guide will be glad to share interesting information about Vietnamese culture and funny daily local life. - Relax with a traditional show of water puppet before coming back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi Free-time Idea(s): Bia-O’Clock in Hanoi are by far the best place to drink in the city, and not simply because they are cheap! Each bar is usually buzzing, chocked full of locals and interesting journeyers, perched on tiny plastic stools, people-watching right on the sidewalk within touching distance of the traffic whizzing by – always a wonderful way to spend an evening! Useful note: On this day, you visit some historical and spiritual sites so you are required to dress up formally.

Ho Chi Minh city

Vietnam highlights trip package 5 Days route map

Sketch of Hanoi town street market and old building

Dramatic performances water puppetry in the evening. This is the art was formed over 10 centuries ago

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

Amzing Halong Bay

The beauty of Halong is not only made by its wonderful nature but also its mysterious legend for its name which is literally translated as “Descending Dragond” The legend says that long time ago Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons were sent to descend on Earth to help Viet people fight against fierce invaders coming from the North through the sea. All current 1969 like-a-citadel standing islands were changed from thousands of pearls which were spat out by dragons to check the enemies’ advance. After that battle, Ha Long was named for the place where Mother Dragon landed; meanwhile, Bai Tu Long was named for the landing spot of Child Dragons. The afternoon of today, you may visit one of the most natural and beautiful caves and ride kayaking to venture into hidden grottos. Your dinner will be served with various delicious dishes in cruise’ restaurant Overnight in Halong. Free time idea(s): At night, do not forget to try squid fishing while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere that you cannot find in any other places. Useful note(s): - Each cruise may have different specific itinerary so the detail will be discussed after you decide your interested cruise - You should leave your big luggage at your hotel and get them to take care to stay away from tiredness. - You may get wet while riding kayaking or swimming, it is better to have some swimsuits along with you. Day 3

Halong – Hanoi (B,L)

Halong - airport It is another 3.5- 4 hours to drive back to Hanoi and transfer directly to the airport to connect flight to Ho Chi Minh city city. You will be picked up on arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city Free- time idea(s): Some recommendations if you want to enjoy night life of local in Ho Chi Minh city city: - Trying Beer Hoi on Pham Ngu Lao - Having dinner on cruise down the Sai Gon river Day 4

Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi – half day city (B,L)

Ben Thanh market which was painted with watercolor

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, built in 1902-1908 in a French colonial style

Reception room at the Reuniﬁcation Palace used as headquarters by the South Vietnamese cabinet during the Vietnam War

The Reunification Palace, whose architecture is a blend of traditional ritual and modern architecture, typical of the 60s’. However, the design of the complex is not as appealing to tourists as all the historical events related to this building. The central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh city. Being a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and French influences, this building fascinates tourists by its typical colonial French features, from exterior to interior decorations. Notre Dame Cathedral, which is considered the symbol of this dynamic city, is located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh city and reaches a height of up to 60 meters. Ben Thanh Local market: Being a bustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Your tour will come to the end in the late afternoon and you will have your free time at night Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city 23

Free-time Idea(s): AO Show is a 60-minute-gig to tell a series of stories describing the life and daily activities of people in the Mekong Delta from the past until now, performed from Tuesday to Friday at the Military Theater from 6-7 p.m. and at the Ho Chi Minh cityC Opera House with a more irregular schedule. Dark and smoky, Sax n’ Art Jazz Club (28 Le Loi St, District 1) is unique in Ho Chi Minh – somewhere to listen to contemporary jazz with subtle Vietnamese influences thanks to the talented owner who plays several traditional instruments on stage. Useful note(s): On this day, you visit some historical and spiritual sites so you are required to dress up formally but comfortable enough for your discovery of the Cu Chi underground tunnel. Day 5

Ho Chi Minh city departure (B)

Upon your departure flight, our guide and driver will come to pick up and transfer you to the airport to connect flight to home. Useful note(s): Please check your luggage carefully and all your personal items of passports, visa etc. before leaving your hotel

Exclusions - Compulsory Tipping: Tips for Tour Guide / Driver 3 USD/pax/day or any local driver such as: cyclo driver - Surcharge may apply during special events and midnight transfer, peak season - Meals, Beverages which do not specify in the program - Flight tickets - Bank fee

Northern Vietnam highlight trip Package 5 days

Summary of Itinerary Day 1

Hanoi arrival ( no meal)

Day 2

Hanoi city tour – train to Lao Cai (B,L)

Day 3

Lao Cai – Sapa – Sin Chai, Cat Cat- Y Linh Ho (B,L)

Day 4

Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Lao Cai – train to Hanoi (B,L)

Day 5

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

Day 6

Halong- Hanoi (B,L)

Day 7

Hanoi departure (B)

Sapa

Hanoi

Halong bay

Essential Northern package 7 Days route map

Detailed of Itinerary Day 1

Arrival Hanoi ( _/_/_ )

Welcomed to Hanoi Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. You are welcomed by our guide and driver at exit gate with welcome sign board. Transfer to hotel (45 min). Check in hotel. Hanoi is well known as green city with beauty of culture, variety of cuisine, landscape and the proud history. You must be felt very excited while discovering different beauty aspects of this city Overnight in Hanoi Free-time Idea(s): Cultural Exploration: Let’s spend your night enjoying one of traditional music shows such as: + Golden Bell show presents to you all the sights and sounds of Vietnam through 8 performances of various traditional folk styles- all in just an hour. + Savor Water puppet show – a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam before coming back to your hotel. Find your dinner in some great places bellowed: + Cha ca La Vong - 14 Cha Ca St, Hanoi is a 100-year-old restaurant that is often a must-not-miss in guidebooks. It serves one iconic, delicious dish, called Cha Ca La Vong, which also happens to be the name of the restaurant.

Sketch of Hanoi town street market and old building

Dramatic performances water puppetry in the evening. This is the art was formed over 10 centuries ago

Day 2

Hanoi city tour – train to Sapa (B,L)

At 8:00, after having breakfast at your hotel, you will be welcomed by our guide and driver at the lobby of your hotel to start your full day city tour. Hanoi exploration: By visiting all the most outstanding sites including historical, cultural sites and art exhibition, you will have a chance to look back some highlights of Vietnam history and learn about the unique feature of Vietnamese culture:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Memorial jail interior with sculptures in Hoa Lo Prison depicting brutal treatment by French

Cyclo is the tourist's farvourite vehicle transportation in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: known for honoring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh – is where visitors can express their admiration and gratitude towards the common father/uncle of Vietnamese who has led the country to independence and reunification Temple of Literature: which is first to honor Confucius before the establishment of Quoc Tu Giam as the first University of Vietnam, nowadays is to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam Hoa Lo prison: more popularly known as the “Hanoi Hilton”, was built by Vietnam’s French colonizers as a central prison (Maison Centrale) for Vietnamese criminals. The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: is a museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. Late in the day, you spend your time taking cyclo – a traditional type of vehicle to go around the old quarter, experiencing in a bustling corner of Hanoi After one tiring day with full of activities, you have time in a theater to relax with a traditional show of water puppet Transferring to hotel near to station that we book room for you to take shower with the most comfortable feeling before you get on the train Day 3

Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat – Shin Chai – Y Linh Ho (B,L)

Sapa welcome: Sapa is a mountainous town in Northern Vietnam where you write poem, have your cameras on for most of your time, cheer over a community wine pot, learn to appreciate indigenous culture or just to escape Hanoi heat and city noise Sapa village trekking: Arriving at Lao Cai train station, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver then transferred to a local restaurant for your breakfast. It is estimated to be 1-hour driving with the distance of 30 km to reach Sapa town from railway station. At 9.00 a.m, you will start to trek around 10 km for the whole day to visit 2 villages Cat Cat and Shin Chai, which is the home of the Black H’mong & Red Dao ethnic group.

Tourists are trekking in the mountains with backpack near rice terraces in Sapa, Vietnam.

Red Dao minority group is wearing traditional attire and headdress in Sapa Day 4

Cat Cat is the village where you can see many Black H’mong people. Visiting Cat Cat, tourists will be impressed by the peacefully picturesque sceneries. Sin Chai is a village of the Red Dao ethnic people, whose women wear beautifully embroidered clothes with distinctive silver jewelry and an enormous red turban. This short trek to Sin Chai allows visitors for cultural acclimatization. You also have a chance to see a waterfall and this is a chance to see the hydroelectric power station established by the French. Overnight in Sapa Note: - You should again dress up comfortably with recommended sport shoes (not high heels, not slippery sandals, …). - You should bring insect protection. - Approx: 0,5 hour driving/ 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch

Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Lao Cai – train to Hanoi (B,L)

Good morning Sapa: In the early morning, let open your room’s window to enjoy fresh air, listen to the sound of local life, birds from the far mountain and welcome the sunrise. It would be a great start of the day Sapa Village trekking: after your breakfast at your hotel, you will continue your second day to visit other local villages to learn about the interesting culture of the local people.

Happy Hmong woman and child are smiling, sitting outside at Giang Ta Chai village

Lao Chai village is 6 km far from the Centre town, you will see Lao Chai village where the black H’mong people are living, it is also the beginning of a valley which is called Muong Hoa valley. From a high point of the main road 8 Km from Sapa town, great view of the whole village opens wide to offer the marvelous panorama of the village, backed by high mountains and facing the river. Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai village are the home of the Red Dzao and Dzay people. The road leads to Ta Van village that is small and narrow. Along two sides have a fertile terraced field which adorns by the green of corn and rice (it depends on season) Getting on the train to coming back Hanoi Overnight on the train/ 4 berths sharing/cabin Free time ideas - You do not forget to wander Sapa town at night to see how these local people enjoy their life. - You are recommended to relax with some hot coffee or some hot tea and enjoy stunning mountain view. - If it is weekend, you may have a chance to visit “Love market” at Sapa town center yard where young girls and boys unite and sometimes start their dates.

Day 5

Hanoi – Halong (B,L,D)

You will arrive Hanoi early morning, take a little walk (5 minutes) to hotel near to station to have short rest and shower 7.45-8.15: you will be picked up at hotel, transferred to Halong bay by shuttle bus Halong welcome: Today’s morning, you will leave Hanoi for Halong bay which is about 3.5 - 4 hours driving to the North. On the way, you will pass through different towns, villages with thousand miles of rice fields, vegetable gardens. On your arrival at Halong harbor, you will be welcomed and lead to your cruise to enjoy a welcome drink and lunch. While your board is cruising to the central of Halong for embarking, you may have a chance to see thousands of islands in various shapes which are lying randomly close to each other like a big wall.

Amzing Halong Bay

The beauty of Halong is not only made by its wonderful nature but also its mysterious legend for its name which is literally translated as “Descending Dragond” The legend says that long time ago Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons were sent to descend on Earth to help Viet people fight against fierce invaders coming from the North through the sea. All current 1969 like-a-citadel standing islands were changed from thousands of pearls which were spat out by dragons to check the enemies’ advance. After that battle, Ha Long was named for the place where Mother Dragon landed; meanwhile, Bai Tu Long was named for the landing spot of Child Dragons. The afternoon of today, you may visit one of the most natural and beautiful caves and ride kayaking to venture into hidden grottos. Your dinner will be served with various delicious dishes in cruise’ restaurant Overnight in Halong. Free time idea(s): At night, do not forget to try squid fishing while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere that you cannot find in any other places. Today useful note(s): - You may get wet while riding kayaking or swimming, it is better to have some swimsuits along with you. - Each cruise may have different specific itinerary so the detail will be discussed after you decide your interested cruise Day 6

Halong – Hanoi (B,L)

Tai chi, also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, Tai chi is today practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise. Tai chi is for everyone. It is ideal for inactive older people wanting to raise their activity levels gently and gradually. Also, many of the tai chi movements can be adapted to people with a disability, including wheelchair users. Tai chi is characterised by its slow, graceful, continuous movements that are gentle on the joints and muscles. Done correctly, you’ll find that the tai chi poses flow smoothly from one into another. Many movements are completed with bent knees in a squat-like position. Hanoi comeback: It is another 3.5- 4 hours to drive back to Hanoi and you will have a stop in the middle way to relax after long time sitting on the bus. At about 4p.m, we will be in Hanoi, check in hotel and have free time to discover this city by your way. Overnight in Hanoi Free- time idea(s): Bia-O’Clock in Hanoi are by far the best place to drink in the city, and not simply because they are cheap! Each bar is usually buzzing, chocked full of locals and interesting journeyers, perched on tiny plastic stools, people-watching right on the sidewalk within touching distance of the traffic whizzing by – always a wonderful way to spend an evening! Day 7

Hanoi departure (B)

Portrait of Hmong woman wearing traditional attire at Ban Ho village in Sapa, Northern of Vietnam.

ACCOMODATIONS City

Superior Superior

Deluxe

Luxury Sheraton Hanoi hotel/ deluxe room http://www.sheratonhanoi.com/

Hanoi

Ladocevita hotel/ superior room http://www.ladolcevita-hotel.com/

Chalcedony hotel/ superior room http://www.chalcedonyhotel.com/

Sapa

Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mong hotel/ superior room http://www.hmongsapahotel.com/

Chau Long hotel/ superior room http://chaulonghotel.com/

Victoria Sapa resort and Spa/ superior room

Halong Bay

Oriental Sails/deluxe room http://www.orientalsails.com/

Lavela Premium cruise/ deluxe cabin https://www.lavelacruisehalong.com/

Starlight cruise/ deluxe room http://www.starlightcruises.vn/

Romance hotel/ superior room http://romancehotel.com.vn/en/

Eldora hotel/ deluxe room http://www.eldorahotel.com/

Indochine Palace http://www.indochinepalace.com/

Vinh Hung liberary/ superior room

Ancient house village resort/ superior room

http://ancienthousevillage.com/

Palm Garden resort / superior room http://palmgardenresort.com.vn/

Siverland Central hotel and Spa http://www.silverlandhotels.com

Eden Sai Gon hotel/ deluxe room http://www.edensaigonhotel.com/

Majestic Sai Gon hotel http://www.majesticsaigon.com/

Hue Hoi An Ho Chi Minh city

http://www.vinhhunglibraryhotel.com/

https://www.victoriahotels.asia

GENERAL BOOKING CONDITIONS Important notes: - Check in time is normally at 14.00; check out time is normally at 12.00. Early check in or check out is upon on availability of the hotels. - Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 3 working days in advance. - The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly recommend you to take your own insurance before your departure covering also the cost of medical evacuation by air. Documentation You will need a passport valid for six months and appropriate visas to enter our countries. Travel Sense Asia cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct visa documentation. Cancellations: Any cancellations should be made in writing. Cancellation fees will not be charged for any bookings as less than 30 days or more prior to the arrival of clients unless there any charges or prepayments are due according to the policies of hotels airlines, cruises' and other contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Travel Sense Asia. If cancellation is made after full payment has been made, we will hold is a full credit to be used for further bookings (less any charges levied by hotels, carriers and other contractors of Travel Sense Asia. Cancellation Policy - More than 30 days before departure: No cancellation charge - Between 30 and 21 days before departure: 10 % of total tour cost - Between 20 and 8 days before departure: 25 % of total tour cost - Between 7 days and 48 hours before departure: 50 % of total tour cost - Less than 48 hours before departure: 90 % of total tour cost - Noshow: No refund Payment via our bank account

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TEL

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Peak season - Surcharge: - Christmas (24 Dec) and New Year Eva (31 Dec) - National day (30 April) and International Workers' Day (1 May) - Independence Day (2 Sept) Notice for Hanoi tour: Please be informed that Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnology Museum are close on Monday and Friday. If your tour on Monday and Friday, we will visit Hoa Lo Prison, Art museum, West lake and Tran Quoc pagoda instead of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnology Museum.

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