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Experience With almost 20 years of experience in travel industry, HanoiRedtours proudly becomes one of the leading travel operators in Vietnam serving foreign tourists with perfect services ranging from travel tours to ticketing, bringing travelers beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary. A reliable company with enthusiastic and professional staff With the slogan “rare, real, reliable”, we’re always aware of the importance of being a travel agency and devote our 100% effort to follow that slogan. Hanoi Redtours is always bringing travelers the best we can have, from advising and consulting travelers, choosing and arranging services (hotel room, ticketing, transportation, restaurants, ballroom, meeting room, team building… etc), dealing with the providers to get the best cost, perfecting the itineraries to fit travelers’ expectations, guaranteeing the smoothness of the tours, ensuring clients with the amazing service & an absolutely affordable price… Inspiring itineraries, amazing experiences With the generosity of Mother Nature, Vietnam always has a lot to offer. Acknowledging the urge of the country to show its beauty to the world, Hanoi Redtours can always give you a plenty of different itineraries, offering you chances to have lots of memorable travel experiences. From classic tours to customized tours, from the North to the South, from the highland to the beach, from MICE to honeymoon tours…, there’s no requires and expectations that can prevent us from satisfying our clients. Just come with us, we will definitely perfect your travel experiences in Vietnam!

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Travel Guide Passport and visa Passports should be valid for six months from the date of entry into Vietnam. We recommend you make a copy of your passport and keep it somewhere separately, or scan it and keep it in an accessible email account. Visitors must have a visa before entering Vietnam. We can arrange this for you. A visa on arrival can only be obtained with a letter of approval.

Money The official currency in Vietnam is the Dong (VND) which is a non-convertible currency. American dollars are widely accepted in larger stores and supermarkets. Visa and MasterCard are becoming more accepted in hotels, restaurants and large stores, especially in the bigger cities. ATM’s are widely available throughout the country, and there are a number of international banks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

HANOI: The unique beauty of Vietnam is the converge of the old and the new. It can be easily found in the capital city Hanoi where tourists are able to see the hectic life and busy people moving around the ancient landmarks.

SAPA: Heading to the Northwest region, Sa Pa humbly appears as a highland village where absolutely off the beaten track, with amazing natural landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, rice terraces and hill-tribes. The highland town has been always listed as one of the most attractive spots to come.

HA LONG: Located about 160 km away from Hanoi is Ha Long Bay – the World Heritage Site. The Bay is considered as a natural phenomenon which contains more than 1000 islands and islets, luring thousands of visitors each year.

HUE: In the Centre Region, it’s a must to visit Hue which is known as the Imperial City of Vietnam. The old city remains the ancient vestige of Nguyen Dynasty, with the Palace and a handful of Tombs, Pagodas as well as the Intangible cultural heritage…

Transportation The traffic in Vietnam is busy, but slow. It may look like chaos but don’t be frightened to cross the road. Simply make your way shaking your whole hand at waist height. You’ll soon see other people doing the same. Taxis are a popular way of getting around Hanoi but make sure you use a reputable company such as Mai Linh or Capital Taxis. A typical 10 minute journey should cost around 50,000 VND but prices tend to increase at night. If you are in a built up area, a cyclo is a fun form of transport and should cost no more than 100,000 VND per journey.

Food Vietnam is a culinary delight! A typical Vietnamese meal consists of rice or noodles with soup, a stir-fry, and another main dish and is eaten on a communal basis. The traditional Vietnamese breakfast is Pho – a large bowl of rice noodles flavored with sliced beef or chicken and fragrant broth and garnished with fresh coriander and bean. It will be great experience to try local food. However, in case you have any special requires for food (Such as: Halal food, Indian food, vegetarian food, Western food, Chinese food… etc), we can absolutely handle it for you!

Time Vietnam lies in the same time zone with Thailand, meaning seven hours ahead of GMT/UTC. So close to the equator, Vietnam has no daylight saving time (summer time).

Public Holidays TET (Vietnamese New Year): generally takes place at the end of January or early February and lasts for three days. Liberation of Saigon: 30 April International Worker’s Day: 1 May Hung King’s memorial day: 10 March (lunar calendar) Vietnamese National Day: 2 September

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SAIGON: Located in the South and known as the biggest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon) was once regarded as the “Pearl of the Far East” with the amazing beauty and developing speed. Coming to the city means coming to the hectic urban life, chaotic streets, historical relics, rich culinary, skyscrapers along with the hard-working and humble lifestyle of farmers as well as fishermen in the Mekong Delta.

HOI AN: From Da Nang, take a short trip to Hoi An ancient town – the town well known for its old beauty retained from hundreds of years ago, visitors have the chance to enjoy the rare tranquility while roaming along the long river seeing the floating lanterns at night, wandering around the street, being embraced by the light of glowing hanging lanterns

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Hightlights of Northern Vietnam

Hightlights of Centre Vietnam

Hạ Long Cruise Nothing could ever be compared to spending one or two nights on the cruise exploring the legendary Bay of Vietnam: Ha Long Bay. It’s considered as one of the must-do things once visitors come to Vietnam. The cruise offers visitors the chance to float on the ocean, enjoy the magnificent natural scenes with a variety of islets, caves, islands, pay visit to some of them, take part in some interesting activities such as kayaking, biking on island, discovering fishing villages, mountain climbing, squid catching at night, Tai Chi exercising… Cruising on Ha Long Bay is an experience which is highly recommended and loved by both domestic and international visitors.

Ba Na Hills Well known by not only domestic tourists but also international visitors, Ba Na Hills is A colonial French hill station established in 1919, Ba Na Hill is an immense mountain resort catering to local and foreign vacationers alike. Ascend the lush tropical forest from a non-stop cable car, the longest and highest of its kind in the world. Each year, Ba Na Hills attracts a lot of tourists coming to take part in interesting entertainment activities and relax in a cool fresh atmosphere upon the hill.

Trekking Sapa The highland of Vietnam is famous for the humble rice terraces lying among the mountains, valleys. Rice terraces in Vietnam has inspired many artists and photographers as well as travellers worldwide by its magnificent and breath-taking beauty. Every year, when the harvest comes, the area of highland Vietnam attracts a plenty of visitors to eye-witness and enjoy the fairy-tale like scenes of yellow rice terraces which are hard to find in another place. No matter how many times you have seen the landscape through photos or even television, you can’t help but be amazed by the real beauty of it. Ionah Show Just appeared recently but Ionah show has been well known among many people who love art. Ionah show is an entertainment art program with a combination of many different forms such as dance, drama, new circus, hip hop, visual arts, music, effects, light bright ... and other modern technologies to create unique performances in the theater space. Xe Om Tour A fun ride to the most popular tourist attractions in Hanoi such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quartre…, enjoying the historical stories, local food under the guidance of tour guides who are all women in Ao Dai – the traditional dress of Vietnamese woman. Hanoi Street food It’s all about wandering around the Old Quarter, strolling through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi and experiencing plenty of food in the way locals do: eating on the street. This form of travel is loved widely by visitors worldwide. It brings back opportunity to immerse in the life of locals while enjoying and learning about the taste of Hanoi food. Cooking Class Joining a cooking class to learn about special recipes of Vietnamese traditional food (Vietnamese noodles, spring rolls…), tourists could somehow enjoy their time while knowing more about the traditional taste of Vietnam, comparing them to other countries’ cuisines and understanding more about the meanings behind each dish Vietnamese people make. 6 Explore Vietnam & Indochina

Cham Island – Snorkeling tour An adventure tour to Cu Lao Cham island to have more exploration of ecological site in small islands far away from Hoi An shore 18kms, visitors have chance to see marvelous coral when having snorkeling and scuba diving as well as spending leisure time on beach, enjoy good climate and cool weather, admire the plentiful plants and marine animals. Ancient Temple of My Son – Hoi An town Exploring the vestige from the ancient world is always a great thing to do when travelling. My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town are regarded as must-see attractions which can not be overlooked in the Centre of Vietnam. The ruins of Cham Kingdom and the Hoi An Ancient trade town where every house and landmark looks like they all belong to another era always bring visitors a great curiosity and interest. Hoi An Lantern Making Try out the traditional job in Hoi An – Lantern Making can be very fun and informative. The old town of Hoi An always looks like it’s glowing at night, the reason for that is hundreds of colorful lanterns in varied shapes and sizes hung almost everywhere around the small town, making it extremely charming, romantic and fascinating. Making lanterns then releasing them into the flowing water of Hoai River might be one of the most memorable and beautiful experiences you can ever have in your lifetime. Hoi An eco tour farmers Vietnam is a country of agriculture, it’s not something very surprising when you come across a lot of farmers here. You may wonder how Vietnamese farmers work and admire their life. This tour will offer you the chance to discover it. Being a farmer in one day, trying out daily work of an ordinary humble farmer might be a wonderful thing to experience in your trip to Vietnam! Cooking Class The culinary of the Centre of Vietnam is elegant, exquisite, easy to eat, easy to make and easy to remember. It’s a great idea to take part in a cooking class here! 7| Explore Vietnam & Indochina

Hightlights of Southern Vietnam

Transportation

Mekong Delta Cruise Mekong Delta – the lush soil enriched by the Mekong River – always has a lot to offer. Exploring the Delta on boat is the popular way which tourists worldwide choose to visit Mekong Delta. You can simply stay on the boat, admiring the beauty of landscape along the banks, visiting floating markets where people gather and trade crowdly every early morning, passing some tree-lined canals, getting on shore to explore the life of farmers there and enjoying wonderful fresh fruit.

• Toyota Vios for group • Isuzu, Aero

À Ố Show Appearing not very long ago, A O Show is emerging as a well-known performance and it is widely loved by more and more people. With A O Show, audiences have the chance to drawn themselves in the world of art. A handful of scenic spots of Vietnam appear attractively through the show, not to mention that the unique traditions and customs, people’s daily lifestyles are also featured distinctively in the folk songs as the background music.

• Innova, Fortuner • Hi – Class, Universe Noble

• Mercedes Spinter, Ford Transit • Helicopter sightseeing city

• Huyndai County • Luxury train

Hotel list

Vespa Tour A city tour in Ho Chi Minh City on an elegant and luxury Vespa is absolutely a must-try. It’s an unique and interesting way for sightseeing and exploring the local culture. Vietnamese people use the motors as the main way to transport every day, why you don’t try to be one of them while immersing yourself in the flow of people on the road? Go for it and Vespa Tour is absolutely something you can’t forget in a hurry. Dinner in Indochine Cruise, Saigon Dining on floating restaurant Indochine is regarded as a must-do in Saigon. Indochine is where you will find an authentic Asian dining experience. Take a trip into the orient, visit the lotus pond, enjoy company in one of Thai huts, or just have a quiet dinner in an exquisite dining room. Ultimately, you'll enjoy the finest Thai-Vietnamese cuisine in a beautifully decorated environment. Cu Chi by Speedboat Cu Chi Tunnels – the longest tunnel system built during the war in Vietnam always be an interesting attractions to tourists over the world. Coming to the Tunnels, you not only grasp the chance to learn about the proud history of Vietnam but also experience the difficulties that Vietnam troops had to undergo. With the speedboat, you can combine exploring the Historical Site with watching the life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat gracefully slips through

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knots of floating water hyacinths on this scenic boat trip. Enjoy a window into traditional Mekong river life and wonderful photo opportunities. Cooking Class From total novices to food professionals we believe that a cooking class is always an interesting and fun way to dig in Vietnamese culture. Vietnamese food is not only healthy but also very tasteful and refined. Tourists are also offered the opportunity to join our chef in a tour at the market to choose the ingredients for the cooking class! This is a chance to really discover what the food of Vietnam is all about.

- HANOI: • Marriot • Intercontinental • Sunway • Golden Lotus Luxury • Maison Bontique - VINH PHUC: Flamingo Dai Lai - HALONG: • Paradise Cruise • Syrena Cruise • Alova Cruise • Paradise Suites

- SAPA : • U2 • Victoria - NINH BINH: Emeralda resort - HUE: Ana Mardanra Hue Beach resort - HOI AN • Sunrise Hoi An • The Nam Hai resort - DANANG • The Ocean Villa • Furama

- NHA TRANG • Vinpearl resort • Six sense Ninh Van Bay • MUI NE: Anantara Mui Ne - HO CHI MINH • Rex • Equatorial • Sheraton - CAN THO: Victoria Can Tho - PHU QUOC: Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc 9| Explore Vietnam & Indochina

Enticing Local Cuisine

Real Taste of Indian

Your Hanoi Redtours’ tours will feature an abundance of dining experiences. You’ll enjoy included multi – course of local food from the North to South in well selected restaurants checked by our thousands of clients from over the world where we arrange the ideal complement of delicious local cuisine such as soup, salad, fish, chicken, beef, sea food, plus appetizing desert and of course local tea. The local cuisines will be arranged for the lunch when touring out site of main city.

Menu example: • Ha Noi “Bun Cha” • Banana blossom salad with shredded chicken • Fresh spring roll with prawn and pork • Fried Sping rolls Ha Noi style • Steamed boneless chicken corver with salt • Grilled clam with cheese • Sautéed eggplant and minced pork in clay pot • Stir- fried seasonal vegetables with garlic • Mixed fried rice • Seasonal fresh fruite plate Suggest restaurants • BEN NAY RESTAURANT - CU CHI TUNNELS • MIEN TAY RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT – BEN TRE • FULLMOON RESTAURANT - HOI AN

Real Taste of Europe in Indochina Your worried Western food in Indochina will be left behind when touring with Hanoi Redtours. We will arrange very memorable Western multi – menus in the fine dining restaurant in the main city as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hue Ancient capital, Hoi An Ancient Town…. Each restaurant will be listed as your favorite restaurant for sure. Come and enjoy with us in our western fine dining restaurants.

Menu example: • Clear Vegetable Soup with Tomato and Herbs • Assorted Seasonal Dalat Garden Greenswith Balsanic Dressing and Egg Garnish • Chicken and Seafood Pasta with Vegetables in Pesto Cream Sauce • Baked apple tart with Cinnamon cream sauce • Coﬀee or tea with cookies

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Suggestion restaurants • EON RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • CHATEAU RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • PRESS CLUB - HANOI • HALIA RESTAURANT- HANOI

India restaurants in Vietnam covers a wide variety of mouthwatering South and North Indian Cuisine hygienically prepared and a friendly staff to take care of you. The authentic food and the warm hospitality will make your trip a memorable one and will make you visit us frequently. As you would expect our bar offers a wide range of drinks to suit all tastes be it whiskies, fine wines,soft drinks and much more.

Menu example: • Hara Bara kebab • Gobi Manchurian • Fish finger • Chicken tikka • Main course: • Tarka Dal • Aloo Gobi Mattar • Kadhai jingga • Dhaba Chicken • Jeera Pilau • Tandoori roti • Garlic Nan • Cucumber Raita • Green salad • Pickle • Dessert: Gulab jamoon Suggestion restaurants: • TANDOOR RESTAURANT – HANOI & HO CHI MINH • SAI GON INDIAN RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • ASHOKA RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • GANESH RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • NAMASTE RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH • TANDOOR RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH & HANOI • INDIAN PALACE RESTAURANT – HO CHI MINH

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Amazing the Northern of Vietnam

Beauty of the North

The trip to the North of Vietnam What appears in your mind whenever you hear the name of

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Vietnam? It must be Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is. Aside from Hanoi – the capital city, Ha Long Bay is considered

the

symbol

Vietnam, the World Heritage, the magnificent natural phenome-

non with the appealing beauty which could melt even the coldest heart. Come to the North of Vietnam, you could hardly skip Ha Long Bay. No matter how much you have heard about it, you can’t help but be amazed

HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center. Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show. HANOI SIGHTSEEING AND HISTORIC SITES: Visit Hochiminh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, house on stilt…), Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Ly Thai To statue. Optional: Half day conference at hotel (if requested)

when you see it with your own eyes.

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HANOI DAY TRIP TO HALONG. Cruising 4 hours on Halong Bay is

dominated by more than 1,600 limestone karsts and islets which rise out of the waters of the bay, visit Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go grotto, passing by beautiful Dog Stone, Incense Burner islet for amazing photos. Do kayaking or swimming.

cannot be fulfilled without a boat trip to Ha Long Bay. It’s the great way for you to admire the beauty of the magnificent Bay. But the trip could be more wonderful when you not only take a boat to Ha Long but also spend at least one night on it

DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for

enjoying the atmosphere of the

flight departure.

majestic ocean, in one of the most

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appealing Bay of the world.

- 3 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Boat trip in Halong Bay - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

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HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center. Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show.

HANOI SIGHTSEEING AND HISTORIC SITES: Visit Hochiminh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, house on stilt…), Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Ly Thai To statue.

HALONG BAY TO HANOI Join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and turn back Hanoi. DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

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- 3 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival. 13| Explore Vietnam & Indochina

Admire the beauty of Northern Vietnam

HISTORIC SITES: Visit Hochiminh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, house on stilt…), Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Ly Thai To statue.

Not only well-known for the rich culture and hospitable people, Vietnam is also famous for its amazing and magnificent natural landscapes which could melt even the coldest heart in the world. Mountains, rivers, beaches, bays, forests… are so well-reserved that visitors can’t help but be absolutely amazed and impressed. Choosing this tour, you not only have the chance to get inside the varied culture of Vietnamese people but

also admire the appealing beauty which not many places could ever be compared to.

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HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center. Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show. HANOI – DAY TRIP TO HOA LU & TAM COC Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu; visit the King Dinh and King Le temples; Explore Tam Coc caves (well-known as Halong bay on land) on a sampan boat; Bike around countryside village. HANOI SIGHTSEEING AND

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HANOI TO SAPA (5 hours driving) Trek through beautiful landscape to visit Cat Cat village. Stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before continuing the trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. You also will enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. Also you will hear about the life style and tradition of Black Hmong ethnic group. SAPA TO HANOI visit Ham Rong mountain. It's a strenuous climb, but the panoramic vista at the top is well worth tackling all those stairs. Along the way, there are countless potted orchids, beautifully landscaped gardens and a few really tacky statues of cartoon characters like Scooby Doo and Mickey Mouse. DRIVING FROM HANOI TO HALONG. Embark the cruise, enjoy

Discovery Southern Vietnam

welcome drink. Check in and have lunch while the boat slowly slides on romantic waves of the sea. Afternoon is time for many interesting activities: visiting the cave, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, cooking class… Enjoy dinner and ovenight on cruise.

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HALONG BAY TO HANOI join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and turn back Hanoi. DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

Not only well-known for the rich culture

and

hospitable

people,

Vietnam is also famous for its

- 6 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

SAIGON – HISTORICAL SITE and religion area Admire the striking structures of Great Cao Dai holy See Temple. Get the fantastic experience when attending the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass. Then explore the amazing network of over 200km of Cu Chi Tunnels where Viet Cong hid during the War.

amazing and magnificent natural landscapes which could melt even the coldest heart in the world. Mountains, rivers, beaches, bays, forests… are so well-reserved that visitors can’t help but be absolutely

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SAIGON ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to city center. Check in hotel. Sightseeing tour with spectacular views: Reunification Palace, some French colonial structures including the Old Saigon Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda and end the day at Ben Thanh market

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amazed and impressed. Choosing this tour, you not only have the chance to get inside the varied culture of Vietnamese people but also admire the appealing beauty which not many places could ever be compared to.

SAIGON – DAY TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA visit Dong Tam snake farm on the way to My Tho. The tour comprises a

cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to orchards, bee-keeping house and local homes, a sampan ride on natural creeks and quite villages in Ben Tre, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of traditional music. Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda and Mekong Rest Stop for short break.

DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

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- 3 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Boat trip in Mekong Delta - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

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Vietnam classic tour

A glimpse of Vietnam

Travel across Vietnam to truly know about the real value of the country with A glimpse of Vietnam tour. You’ll be brought to every must-see from the North to the South, having chance to get into the rich culture and learning about the long-standing history of Vietnam.

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ing activities: visiting the cave, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, cooking class… Enjoy dinner and ovenight on cruise.

You’ve probably seen it in the background

countless

war

movies, but nothing can prepare you for the epic beauty of Vietnam. From the natural beauty of Halong Bay to the man-made artistry of the sacred

temples

and

pagodas,

Vietnam always has a lot to offer you. Let’s come to the country and let it embrace you with its whole heart.

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HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center. Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show.

DRIVING FROM HANOI TO HALONG. Embark the cruise, enjoy welcome drink. Check in and have lunch while the boat slowly slides on romantic waves of the sea. Afternoon is time for many interest-

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es a cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to orchards, bee-keeping house and local homes, a sampan ride on natural creeks and quite villages in Ben Tre, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of traditional music. Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda and Mekong Rest Stop for short break.

HALONG BAY TO HANOI join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and turn back Hanoi.

HANOI – FLIGHT TO SAIGON Transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arriver, transfer to city center and check in hotel. Optional for afternoon activities: Watch AO show - is being touted as the first performance using contemporary cirque approach in Vietnam at Saigon Opera House.

SAIGON – HISTORICAL SITE and religion area Admire the striking structures of Cao Dai holy See Temple. Get the fantastic experience when attending the midday ceremony’s extravaganza to witness the daily mass. Then explore the amazing network of over 200km of Cu Chi Tunnels where Viet Cong hid during the War.

SAIGON – DAY TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA VISIT DONG TAM SNAKE FARM on the way to My Tho. The tour compris-

- 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Boat trip in Mekong Delta - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

HUE TO HOI AN DRIVE through the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hoi An ancient town. Take a walking tour around Hoi An, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 year old historic Tam ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market.

HOI AN TO SAIGON DRIVE TO DANANG AIRPORT for flight to Saigon - dynamic cosmopolitan metropolis crowded with motorbikes and cars as well as exciting shopping areas and sidewalk cafés. Joining a small tour with sightseeings: War Remnants, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old SaiGon Post Office, Saigon Opera House and Ben Thanh market.

DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight

- 5 nights at hotel with daily breakfast.

departure.

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HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center. Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show.

HALONG BAY TO HANOI join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and go straight to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Arrival, transfer to hotel. Check in and relax.

HUE FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING Take a boat trip along Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, visit Hue Royal Citadel, tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh and tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of Dong Ba market.

DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

Inclusion

- 7 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Boat trip in Hue and Mekong Delta - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

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Essences of Vietnam: South to North

Highlights of Enchanting Golden Heritage of Vietnam ~ Cambodia ~ Laos

Spirited culture, staggering scenery and ivory sands. Welcome to Vietnam. Wander through

Indochina always holds a mystic Oriental temptation that can attract

twisting cobbled streets, meet friendly hill tribes

every heart. It's not an exaggeration to note that this peninsula is worth

amidst tumbling rice terraces, amble along lantern-strewn riversides and float between

tons of compliments from visitors all over the world. Come to it, come to us,

jungle-topped mountains in an emerald lake.

and open wide your eyes as well as your heart to see and to feel what it can

All those interesting things are waiting to be

really offer you! This tour leads you to 3 typical countries of Indochina:

explored!

SAIGON ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to city center. Check in hotel.

SAIGON EXCURSION EXPLORE the amazing network of over 200km of Cu Chi Tunnels where Viet Cong hid during the War. Then take a half day tour around Saigon, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

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SAIGON – DAY TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA visit Dong Tam snake farm on the way to My Tho. The tour comprises a cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to orchards, bee-keeping house and local homes, a sampan ride on natural creeks and quite villages in Ben Tre, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of traditional music. Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda and Mekong Rest Stop for short break. SAIGON TO HOI AN Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An town. Take a walking tour around Hoi An, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 year old historic Tam ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. HOI AN TO HUE Travel across Hai Van pass. Stop on way to visit Cham museum and Marble Mountain. Arrive in Hue, check in hotel and relax. HUE FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING Take a boat trip along Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, visit Hue Royal Citadel, tomb of

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Vietnam - Cambodia - Laos, they're regarded as 3 brothers because of the

Emperor Khai Dinh and tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, ThuyXuan Hat Incense making village. Experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of Dong Ba market.

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HUE TO HANOI Transfer to Hue airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to city center and check in hotel. HANOI – NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI: Visit Hochiminh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, house on stilt…), Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Ly Thai To statue. Take a night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train. LAO CAI TO SAPA – exploration Drive from Lao Cai Station to Sapa town. Trek to Sin Chai and Cat Cat villages. Enjoy beautiful landscape and spectacular view of Hoang Lien mountain range and visit Hmong local hill tribe villages. MORE SIGHTSEEING and night train to Hanoi Easy trekking through rice terraces to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. Explore the different cultures of Black Hmong and Giay ethnic group. Take a night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

tight relation amongst them and the similarities that they share. There's

DRIVING FROM HANOI TO HALONG. Embark the cruise, enjoy welcome drink. Check in and have lunch while the boat slowly slides on romantic waves of the sea. Afternoon is time for many interesting activities: visiting the cave, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, cooking class… Enjoy dinner and ovenight on cruise. HALONG BAY TO HANOI Join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and turn back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

Inclusion

enough hesitation, let's go exploring 3 brothers of Indochina!

DAY

HANOI SIGHTSEEING AND HISTORIC SITES: Visit

HANOI DAY TRIP TO HALONG. Cruising 4 hours on Halong

HANOI – FLIGHT TO SAIGON Transfer to Noi Bai airport for

- 1 night on Halong cruise. – Hanoi (Sharing 4 berths cabin with A/C) - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Boat trip in Hue and Mekong Delta - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

Check in hotel. Join in cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter in 1 hour and watch traditional Water Puppet Show.

- 9 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 2 nights on train with train tickets Hanoi – Lao Cai

HANOI ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred to Hanoi center.

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Hochiminh complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One pillar Pagoda, Ba Dinh Square, house on stilt…), Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple and Ly Thai To statue.

Bay is dominated by more than 1,600 limestone karsts and islets which rise out of the waters of the bay, visit Thien Cung Cave and Dau Go grotto, passing by beautiful Dog Stone, Incense Burner islet for amazing photos. Do kayaking or swimming.

flight to Saigon. Upon arriver, transfer to city center and check in hotel. Take a half day tour around Saigon, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum in the afternoon.

SAIGON TO PHNOM PENH Transfer to airport for flight to Phnom Penh. Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Independent Monument, Vietnam-Cambodia Victory Monument, Royal Palace, official residence of King Norodom Sihamoni, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Phnom Penh Central Market.

ANGKOR COMPLEX SIGHTSEEING Visit some interesting places: Angkor Thom, South Gate, Terrace of the Elephant & Terrace of the Lepper Kings, Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeankas, Bayon Temple, Ta Prom, Banteay Srei.Taking a boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake and explore the floating fishing villages and houses that live at the edges of the lake including trip to Me Chrey Villages, located on Tonle Sap Lake. After sightseeing transfer to the venue to watch Apsara Dance Show and enjoy buffet dinner at the venue.

SIEM REAP TO LUANG PHRABANG After visiting

EXPLORE LUANG PHRABANG Visiting from the

Angkor Wat temple, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Luang Phrabang. Upon arrival, check in hotel and relax.

traditional art and ethnology center to learn about laos’s many ethnic cultures: Wat Sene, Wat Xiengthong. Embark on the leisure cruise upstream on the Mekong River for reaching mysterous Pak Ou Caves. Visit Ban Xanghai village, Royal Palace Museum, Phousi Hill and night market.

LUANG PHRABANG TO VIENTIANE Fly to Vientiane,

DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

visit That Luang Stupa, Patuxay Monument, Wat Sisakat and Royal Temple of Wat Prakeo.

PHNOM PENH TO SIEM REAP by road Visit Prasat Kuhak Nokor, Phum Prasat and Naga Bridge.

Inclusion

- 11 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Boat trip on Halong bay and Mekong Delta - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner with Indian food and Local food. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

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Vietnam & Laos adventure tour

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Take a journey to explore Cambodia and Vietnam that will take you through the history and culture of two diverse countries. With many World Heritage Sites which were recog-

nized by UNESCO such as the inspiring temples of Angkor, the stunning natural landscapes of Halong Bay, the charming riverside town of Hoi An, the peaceful atmosphere and ancient citadel of Hue city.

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SAIGON ON ARRIVAL. You are met and transferred from Tan Son Nhat airport to city center. Check in hotel. SAIGON CITY & CU CHI excursion Explore the amazing network of over 200km of Cu Chi Tunnels where Viet Cong hid during the War. Then take a half day tour around Saigon, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. SAIGON – DAY TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA Visit Dong Tam snake farm on the way to My Tho. The tour comprises a cruise on the Mekong River, a visit to orchards, bee-keeping house and local homes, a sampan ride on natural creeks and quite villages in Ben Tre, a taste of seasonal fruit & honey tea and a performance of traditional music. Visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda and Mekong Rest Stop for short break.

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SAIGON TO HOI AN Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An town. Take a walking tour around Hoi An, visit Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200 year old historic Tam ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market.

HOI AN TO HUE Travel across Hai Van pass. Stop on way to visit Cham museum and Marble Mountain. Arrive in Hue, check in hotel and relax. HUE FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING Take a boat trip along Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, visit Hue Royal Citadel, tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh and tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, ThuyXuan Hat - Incense making village. Experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of Dong Ba market. HUE TO HANOI Transfer to Hue airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to city center and check in hotel. In the afternoon, visit Temple of Literature and join in 1 hour “Fast 36 Streets Tour “on Rick Shaw to see the daily life of Ha Noi city with plenty opportunities of capturing photos. Then, enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show – a unique northern Vietnamese art form.

Inclusion

- 12 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Boat trip in Hue, Mekong Delta and Pak Ou cave - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner at restaurants. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

HANOI TO LUANG PHRABANG Taking morning flight to Luang Phrabang from Noi Bai airport. Upon arrival, our driver pick you up and take you to city center. Check in and relax. LUANG PHRANG BANG – CITY TOUR – PAK OU CAVE You will first visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology Center, Wat Xiengthong. We then embark on the Nava Mekong cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai. Then visit Royal Palace Museum, Phousi Hill and famous Night Market. Overnight in Luang Prabang. LUANG PHRANG BANG – BAN CHAN – KUANG SI WATERFALLS We cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque pottery village of Ban Chan. Then visit the morning Phousi Market, and local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, a Khmu villages. Later stop at beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. Then take flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, check in hotel and relax. VIENTIANE CITY TOUR – Buddha Park First visit Wat Si Muang and Buddha Park (stop and take photos of the Friendship Bridge). En route, stop at Mai Savanh to explore the traditional textiles of the Lao people and Lao Disabled Women Development Center. After lunch, continue tour to visit That Luang, enjoy a panoramic view over the city as you climb the stairs to the top of Patuxai, Vientiane’s own “Arc de Triomphe”. Continue down Lane Xang Avenue the serene Wat Sisaket. Finish day trip at religious museum Wat Phra Keo. DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure. 21| Explore Vietnam & Indochina

13 days Panoramic Southeast Asia: Myanmar ~ Cambodia ~ Vietnam Take a journey to explore Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam that will take you through the history and culture of two diverse countries. With many famous places such as the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda rises to the heavens above intricate marketplaces and old colonial buildings, the inspiring temples of Angkor, the stunning natural landscapes of Halong Bay, the charming riverside town of Hoi An, the peaceful atmosphere and ancient citadel of Hue city.

YANGON ARRIVAL You are met and transferred from Tan Son Nhat airport to city center. Check in hotel.

YANGON CITY TOUR Visit ChaukHtatGyi Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Botathaung Pagoda, and Shwedagon Pagoda its golden stupa is the heart of Myanmar

DAY

YANGON – BANGKOK – SIEM REAP Transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap. Arrival in Suvanaphumi airport and then continue to take flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, check in and relax.

SIEM REAP – ANGKOR TEMPLE COMPLEX Visit Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King and the largest as well as the most complete temple of Angkor Wat. Tonight we enjoy local dinner food with Apsara dance performance at restaurant.

SIEM REAP – PHNOMPENH Visit the jungle covered temple of Ta Prohm- an incredible sight. We explore this masterpiece as well as some of the surrounding temples including BanteayKdei, Sra Srong, Ta Keo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevado.

PHNOMPENH CITY TOUR Explore the ToulSleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of ChoeungEk-both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot. Then we discover Phnom Penh’s PsarToul Tom Pong, known as the Russian Market, a great place to hunt for souvenirs, curios, and silks.

PHNOMPENH – CHAU DOC – CAN THO Proceed to visit the Royal Palace. Visitors are only allowed to visit the palace’s Silver Pagoda and its surrounding compound. The National Museum of Khmer Art & Archeology, Wat Phnom. Then transfer to the pier to take speed boat to Chau Doc depart at 12h30 by Hang Chau speed boat. Upon arrival, our tour guide pick up and transfer to Can Tho. Check in hotel and relax at Can Tho.

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CAN THO – SAIGON Early morning board a ferry for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang a big floating market. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. After lunch, we drive to Saigon. Check in hotel and relax in Saigon. SAIGON HALF DAY TOUR AN CU CHI Explore the amazing network of over 200km of Cu Chi Tunnels where Viet Cong hid during the War. Then take a half day tour around Saigon, visit Opera House, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office,

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REUNIFICATION PALACE AND WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM. Saigon to Hanoi half day tour Transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Check in. After lunch, visit Temple of Literature and join in 1 hour “Fast 36 Streets Tour “on Rick Shaw to see the daily life of Ha Noi city with plenty opportunities of capturing photos. Then, enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show – a unique northern Vietnamese art form. HANOI TO HALONG. Embark the cruise, enjoy welcome drink. Check in and have lunch while the boat slowly slides on romantic waves of the sea. Afternoon is time for many interesting activities: visiting the cave, kayaking, swimming, sunbathing, cooking class… Enjoy dinner and ovenight on cruise. HALONG BAY TO HANOI Join Tai Chi class on the sundeck, sunbathing or swimming. Visit cave or floating village. Enjoy lunch after disembark cruise. Get on car and turn back Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport for flight departure.

Inclusion

- 11 nights at hotel with daily breakfast. - 1 night on Halong cruise. - Transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle - Package 2 days 1 night on Halong cruise - Boat trip in Mekong Delta - Speedboat ticket: Phnompenh – Chau Doc - Good and Experience English speaking guide - Mineral water during the tour on bus only - Lunch and Dinner at restaurants. - Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time - Vietnam Visa Approval letter on arrival.

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