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VIETNAMCAMBODIA, LAOS& INDIA2017-2018

VIETNAMAND

CAMBODIAEXPERTS

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YOUR EXPERIENCE. OUR PASSIONYOUR EXPERIENCE. OUR PASSION

Being born and living in this mystical magnificent land for my whole life, I love and feel the beauty of Indochina from the bottom of my heart. It is this deep feeling for my home that turns into the passion for bringing this beauty out to the world and helping others see what I see, feel what I feel, experience what my experience. That is when Vietnam Travel and Cruise was established.

Indochina offers the travelers not only the most stunning sceneries and majestic architectures but also the best value for money. The people, the culture and the cuisine make this part of the world become the top list destination. Seeing that the demand for travel to the countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia has been rapidly increasing recent years; we set ourselves the on going goal to share our expert local experience and knowledge to you.

On the following pages, you will find the inspiration and careful designed packages, perfect suits your need and just for you… Beside the ready-made itineraries, we also tailor-made your holiday with handpicked your accommodation and carefully create your own unique. We are here just for you. No matter what types of independent traveler you are, our passion is exceed your expectation.

Our vision is to become the leading boutique travel agent in the region, we always attention to every single details and provide personal touch service to every clients traveling with us.

You can definitely confident traveling with us. We wish to be a part of your wonderful memories. We can’t wait to assist and serve you on your holidays in Indochina.

With our best regards,

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VIETNAM TOUR 5-22Vietnam Classic 6Gourmet Vietnam 7Essence of Vietnam 8Deep in Mekong & Siem Reap 9Family Holiday 10Honeymoon Holiday 11Beach break 12Vietnam in Deep 13Vietnam – Cambodia Luxury 14Luxurious Hanoi – Halong by seaplane 15Danang city by helicopter 15Danang to Hoi An by helicopter 15Vietnam - Cambodia experience 16Local life and Charity 17Vietnam motorbike tour: North to Center via Ho Chi Minh highway 18Vietnam motorbike tour: North to South 19Vietnam motorbike tour: East/West North for professional Riders 20Hanoi city tour classic 21Hanoi local life full day 21Hanoi Street food tour 21Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bich Dong 21Mai Chau Hiltribe Home stay 21Ninh Binh – Cuc Phuong National Park 21Hue street food by cyclo 22Hue city tour and Dong Ba market 22Hue DMZ – Vinh Moc – Khe Sanh Compat Base 22Hoi An biking to Tra Que village 22Hoi An eco tour: Farming & Fishing 22Hoi An Vespa tour 22Mekong Delta full day 23Long Tan – Nui Dat – Long Hai hill 23Sai Gon After dark by Vespa 23Sai Gon dinning in the dark 23A O Traditional dance show 23Cu Chi tunnel classic 23Nha Trang Island & Snorkeling 24Nha Trang night cruise 24Sunday Bac Ha Market 24Sapa Trekking: Lao Chai – Tavan – Giang Ta Chai 24Sapa Trekking: Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho 24Indigo Dying and Hemp Weaving 24

CAMBODIA TOUR 25-30Heart of Cambodia 26South of Cambodia 27Cambodia Mekong River 28Ruin Temple on Lao – Thai Border 29Short break Siem Reap, Cambodia 29Short Break Phnom Penh, Cambodia 30Special Trekking on Kulen National Park 30

LAO TOUR 31-34Highlights of Laos 32Laos at A Glance 32Luang Prabang Family Holiday 33Northern Laos Revealed 33Undiscovered Laos : South of Vientiane 34Plain of Jars 34

INDIA TOUR 35-37Golden Triangle 36Ladakh Adventure 36Ranthambore & Gir Wildlife 37Tiger Trail – A Wildlife Tour 37

CRUISE 38-45Jayavarman Cruise 38Bassac Cruise 39Pandaw Cruise 40Emperor Nha Trang Day Cruise 40Mekong Eye Cruise 41Song Xanh Cruise 41Ginger Cruise 42Phoenix Cruise 42Orchid Cruise 43Pelican Cruise 43Tonkin Cruise 44Oasis Cruise 45

BOOKING CONDITION 46-47

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Viet Nam

Vietnam today provides greater and greater opportunities to travel in all areas both urban and remote ones with a tremendous number of preserved and amazing cultural heritages to enjoy participation to the fullest.Vietnam’s profound and strong identity together with hospitable residents assure priceless and memorable experiences while any destination being gone through, your time will be treated deservedly with full of passion.

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Day 1: Hanoi On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)Learning about President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B. Closed on Mondays & Fridays). See the Temple of Literature – The site of Vietnam’s first University. Explore Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam via a cylco or an electric car tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter. Enjoy a Water Puppet Show.Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Take 3.5 hours bus to Ha Long City. Embark on cruise and view the beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hue by flight (B/L) Complete the journey in Ha Long Bay after lunch time. Disembark your junk and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Depart to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.Day 5: Hue City Tour – Hoi An (B/L) Morning visit Imperial Citadel, Poetic Mausoleum of Imperial Tuong Duc and the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market. After the fantastic tour, take the 160 km journey to Hoi An Ancient town via Hai Van Pass.

Day 6: Hoi An Walking Tour (B/L)In the morning walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchant’s home, the 400 years old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Lunch is served at the local restaurant, back to the hotel. Day 7: Hoi An Free Day (B) Free time in Hoi An as leisure.Day 8: Hoi An – Sai Gon City Tour by

flight (B/D)Depart Da Nang to Sai Gon. Join a walking tour through the heart of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks including Dong Khoi Street, the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre, Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame Cathedral, US Embassy, Re- Uniication Palace and War Remnants Museum. Dinner at Ben Thanh Market then back to the hotel.

Day 9: Mekong – My tho (B/L)Travelling to My Tho and join a local boat. A great chance to learn about the production of bricks, coconut candies by the local people. Experience the Mekong Delta characteristics and learn weaving techniques while tasting a great variety of the tropical fruits. Continue with Xe Ngua ride to the farmer’s house for lunch. After that, relax on the sampan, back to the pier by boat.

Day 10: Departure (B)Take the half hour journey to the airport for departure light.

Inclusions

Exclusions• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 8 nights at 3-4 star hotel, 1 night on boat.

• Transfer: Private vehicle, except Ha Long Bay.• Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi city tour, Ha Long Bay overnight.

cruise, Hue city tour, Hoi An walking tour, Saigon city tour, Mekong My Tho tour.

• Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue; Da Nang – Sai Gon..• Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide.

Vietnam Classic 10 Days from $1,629 AUD

A tour gives you the closet view of the most well - known highlights ranging from the North to the South of Vietnam. You might have a chance to experience all

Day 1: Hanoi On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.

Day 2: Hanoi Cooking Class (B/L)Transfer to cooking class. Learn to cook one menu of traditional Vietnamese cuisines. After cooking class, you will join a cyclo tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter followed by free time for shoppingDay 3: Street Food Tour & Shopping (B/L/D)Start our day by take a walk through our biggest markets in Hanoi – Dong Xuan market and discover the exotic flavors of Vietnam with fellow food-lovers. Later, have a busy shopping tour in Hanoi Old Quarter with variety of product which is made from different materials.Day 4: Hanoi - Hue & Cruise Dinner on Perfume River (B/D)Depart Hanoi to Hue by flight. In the afternoon, get to Perfume River for a cruise dinner when the boat is floating. In here you can enjoy the food on boat while feeling the peacefulness around river.

Day 5: Hue City Tour – Hoi An (B/L) Morning visit Imperial Citadel, Poetic Mausoleum of Imperial Tuong Duc and the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market. After the fantastic tour, take the 160 km journey to Hoi An Ancient town via Hai Van Pass.DAY 6: Hoi An Cooking Class & Walking Tour (B/L) Have a cooking class which lasts 3 hours on delicious gourmets, here you can try your ability to become a professional chef of Vietnamese traditional food, then enjoy your own production.Then participate in a walking tour around Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An Free Day (B) Free time in Hoi An as leisure.

Day 8: Hoi An – Sai Gon by flight (B/D)Depart Da Nang to Sai Gon – the second biggest city in Vietnam. Day 9: Sai Gon Cooking Class & Dinner On Vespa (B/L/D) This morning, visit another cooking class to learn how true Saigonese live and cook then after all, you will taste your own achievement. In evening,

transfer back to hotel for relaxing.Late afternoon, another experience of real vehicle of Vietnam – Vespa Tour. The guide will drive you all over city and have dinner while watching the local living.Day 10: Mekong – Cai Be (B/L) Traveling south from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Visit a fruit orchard and sample some of the local produce, before boarding a smaller sampan that winds along narrow canals.Day 11: Departure (B) Take the half hour journey to the airport for departure flight.

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Exclusions• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 10 nights at 3-star hotel.• Transfer: Private transfer throughout.• Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi cooking class tour, Hanoi street food

tour, Hue city tour, Hoi An cooking class & walking tour, Sai Gon cooking class, Mekong – Cai Be tour, Sai Gon Vespa tour.

• Domestic flight: Hanoi – Hue; Da Nang – Sai Gon. • Others: Domestic Flights.

Gourmet Vietnam 11 Days from $1,799 AUD

The visitors will be impressed by Vietnamese cuisine which totally different from their residential living. A tour combining most types of food in three biggest cultural regions of Vietnam will create priceless experience for you and your family.

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Essence of Vietnam 17 Days from $2,609 AUD

The local life of Vietnamese people will be gradually revealed through this 17 day trip. Joining this tour, you will be taken along Vietnam country from the Northern part to the Southern one. Give a try and create your own experience and findings of the differences among the regions! There are much more to discover.

Day 1: Hanoi On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour On Motorbike (B/D) Visit Hanoi by motorbike like what Hanoian do. This is great opportunity to visit Westlake areas, seeing seasonal flowers, take a deep breath of fresh air and peaceful atmosphere. Then cross the famous Long Bien Bridge with Red River. Have dinner at a local restaurant in Old Quarter Streets.Day 3: Hanoi Free Day – Lao Cai by train (B)Explore yourself around Old Quarter Streets. At 8.00PM, take night train to Lao Cai.Day 4: Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Tavan (B/L/D) Have a very first walking tour in Sapa to Cat Cat village. You will be impressed by the waterfall and a hydroelectric station in here, enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority to Ta Van village of Giay minority, visit to the local Catholic Church and homestay.Day 5: Tavan – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Hanoi (B/L) After refreshing by breakfast, you will trek through bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. Have lunch then you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. After that, you start your journey back to Hanoi.Day 6: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (L/D) Early arrive Hanoi. Take 3.5 hour bus to Ha Long City. Embark on cruise and view the beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay while resting and relaxing. Afternoon sail the kayak and enjoy the cool water on Halong Bay.Day 7: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hue by flight (B/L) Visit Sung Sot Cave – One of the most famous nature cave in Halong Bay. Complete the journey in Ha Long Bay after a cooking lesion. Back to Hanoi then depart to Hue. Day 8: Hue Motorbike Tour (B/L) Morning visit Imperial Citadel, Poetic Mausoleum of Imperial Tuong Duc and the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market on motorbike. Day 9: Hue – Hoi An (B) Take the 160km

journey to Hoi An Ancient townvia Hai Van Pass, sightseeing at Cham Museum and Marble Moutain.Day 10: Hoi An Biking To Tra Que village (B/L)Cycling to a local farm in Tra Que village and visit a vegetable village – be a farmer in one day and learn how to grow the plants. Take a short break in a local family.Day 11: Hoi An Cooking Class (B/L)Another day visitors can try to be a professional chef of Vietnam food at cooking class. Spend 3 hours to learn how to cook and prepare for yourself a delicious lunch.Day 12: Hoi An Free Day (B) Free day in Hoi An.Day 13: Hoi An – Sai Gon by flight (B) Enjoy your last moment in Hoi An and ancient town. Depart to Sai Gon by flight.Day 14: Sai Gon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L) City tour through the heart of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks including Dong Khoi Street, the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre, Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame Cathedral, Re- Uniication Palace and War Remnants Museum. After lunch, you will take the journey to Cu Chi tunnels, the greatest underground structures during the war.Day 15: Cai Be – Vinh Long Homestay (B/L/D) Have a chance to visit amazing Cai Be colourfull floating market cruiseing among local barges full of fruits and vegretables. Especially can see how rices paste, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn are made. Then enjoy the best lunch at the local house.In afternoon, visitors have an opportunity to experience how farmer catch fish or pick up fruits by ancestral ways in Mekong Delta.Day 16: Vinh Long – Sai Gon (B/L) Have a breakfast and walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning. Boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. We can visit Vinh long market in the town.The cruise will end at around 10:30 in Vinh Long town. Back to Sai GonDay 17: Departure (B) Take the half hour journey to the airport for departure light.

Day 1: Sai GonOn arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Sai Gon City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L) Have a city tour through the heart of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks including Dong Khoi Street, the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre, Hotel de Ville and Notre Dame Cathedral, US Embassy, Re- Uniication Palace and War Remnants Museum. After lunch, you will take the journey to Cu Chi tunnels – one of the greatest underground structures in the world.Day 3: Sai Gon – Can Tho (B/L)Go straight to Can Tho deep in the Mekong Delta.Break the journey at My Tho. Take a boat trip to Thoi Son island, visit fruit orchards and enjoy fresh fruits with traditional music, watch the local life people around and taste the special cuisine in here. Over night in Can Tho.Day 4: Can Tho – Chau Doc (B/L)Boat trip on Rach Ngong river and visit fruit orchard and Cai Rang loating market. Lunch at local restaurant.Today we continue venturing into the Mekong Delta, passing through the many rice fields fringed with palm trees, fruit orchards and canals crammed with boats and rice barges to Chau Doc. Over night in Chau Doc.Day 5: Chau Doc Phnom Penh by Speed Boat (B) After breakfast get of to pass the border on speed-boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. Arrive in Phnom Penh, transfer to hotel for checking in.Day 6: Phnom Penh City Tour (B/L)Phnom Penh has been the capital since 1866 and although it suffered extensive damage during the Khmer Rouge era, the city still retains a rustic charm.In morning we have an opportunity to explore the Toul Sleng Museum (S-21) which is held almost their culture heritage in there. Continue to Cheung Ek ( Killing Field ), the Cambodian have this to remember their beloved who dead in the war. In afternoon, visitors may have a transfer through city by cyclo with famous destination such as French Colonial Old Building and Wat Phnom, Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut pagoda….

Day 7: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B)Road transfer to Siem Riep.Day 8: Angkor Wat (B/L) Have the tour to Angkor is a must whenever you want to discover the culture in Cambodia, architecturally and artistically breathtaking, it is a massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus like Towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Taking about 2 hours for trekking up to the hill 1.50 km of Kbal Spean. Lunch at the temple.Afternoon we are going to visit Banteay Srey –“Citadel of the Women”. This is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the caving deep and much detail made of pink sandstone.Day 9: Angkor Thom (B/L) Have the tour to Angkor Thom (The Great Capital) which was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. Lunch at the local place in front of Angkor Wat.Afternoon, visit Preah Khan, which is a huge monastic complex. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school. Preah Khan means “ Sacred Sword” in harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm Neak Poan.Day 10: Departure (B)Get to the airport for your departure light. Inclusions

Exclusions• Visas

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• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

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• Accommodation: 9 nights at 3 star hotels.• Transfer: Private transfer throughout.• Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches.• Activities: Saigon city tour & Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong

– Can Tho – Chau Doc tour, Phnom Penh city tour, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom.

• Others: Entrance fees, English speaking guide, Speed boat: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh.

Deep in Mekong and Siem Reap 10 Days from $1,979 AUD

This 10 day tour will take you through the region of the Southern Vietnam and the most significantly outstanding pride of Cambodia – Angkor Complex. You will have chance to experience the local life along Mekong delta in two different countries which you yourself can find the interesting similarities among the differences changing gradually in the flow of Mekong River.

Inclusions

Exclusions• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 11 nights at 3-star hotel, 2 nights on train, 2 nights home stay, 1 night on boat.

• Transfer: Private transfer throughout, except Ha Long Bay.

• Meals: 15 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 4 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi city tour on motorbike, Hanoi – Sapa

tour, Ha Long Bay overnight cruise, Hue city tour motorbike tour, Hoi An biking tour, Hoi An cooking class, Saigon city tour & Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong – Cai Be Homestay tour.

• Domestic Flights: Hanoi - Hue; Da Nang - Saigon.• Others: train tickets, entrance fees, English speaking

guide.

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Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalOn arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)Begin your day with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B.Closed on Mondays & Fridays). Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature – The site of Vietnam’s first University, Museum of Ethnology. Have a late afternoon cyclo tour of beautiful Old Quarter followed by free shopping time and a Water Puppet Show.Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Taking 3 hour of shuttle bus to Ha Long City. Upon arrival, aboard Halong Cruise, fresh seafood lunch (vegetarian menu available) would be served while the boat is gliding out. Explore the famous Sung Sot Cave, and have fun kayaking around. As the sun sets, free to swim from the boat or just relax on sundeck.Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An by flight (B/L) Visit an island and relax on its beach, or walk up to the top for the panoramic view of the anchorage area. Followed by a hilarious cooking class of the Vietnamese food on sundeck with lunch while cruising back. Back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Depart to Da Nang. Pick up upon arrival then transfer to Hoi An.Day 5: Hoi An Biking Tour (B/L) Cycling along level ground to visit a local fishing village. Take a short break in a local family. Continue to Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village. Visit a local family and after a short, informative and fun cooking lesson, have a delicious lunch.Day 6 & 7: Hoi An Free Day (B)Free days in Hoi An.Day 8: Hoi An – Nha Trang by flight (B)Depart to Nha Trang.Day 9: Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour (B/L) Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of colorful corals and fish. Relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.

Day 10: Nha Trang Free Day (B)Free day in Nha Trang.Day 11: Nha Trang – Sai Gon by flight (B)Depart to Sai Gon.Day 12: Cai Be – Vinh Long Homestay (B/L/D) Have a chance to visit amazing Cai Be colourfull floating market cruiseing among local barges full of fruits and vegretables by the luxury boat of Mekong Travel. Especially can see see how rices paste, coconut candy and pop-rice, pop-corn are made. Then enjoy the best lunch at the local house or garden. In afternoon, visitors have an apportunity to make contacts with farmer and see how they catch fish or pick up fruits by ancestral ways in Mekong Delta.Day 13: Vinh Long – Sai Gon (B/L) Have a breakfast and walk along the village to enjoy the fresh air in the morning. Boat trip to visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beatiful potteries from clay. We can visit Vinhlong market in the town.The cruise will end at around 10:30 in Vinh Long town. The car will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Sai Gon.Day 14: Departure (B) Take the half hour journey to the airport for departure light. Inclusions

Exclusions• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 11 nights at 3 - 4 star hotel, 1 night on boat, 1 night homestay.

• Transfer: Private transfer throughout, except Ha Long Bay

• Meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners• Activities: Hanoi city tour, Ha Long Bay overnight

cruise, Hoi An biking tour, Nha Trang islands & snorkel-ing tour, Cai Be – Vinh Long tour homestay.

• Flights: Hanoi – Da Nang – Nha Trang – Sai Gon.• Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide.

Family Holiday 14 Days from $1,889 AUD

An occasion to have a peaceful and relaxing time with your family members. Within 14 days, you and your family will have great time to enjoy altogether through all over Vietnam. Why don’t you give yourself and your family this fabulous reward as well as create more memory which sticks all the members for a lifetime.

Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalO n arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)Begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B. Closed on Mondays & Fridays). Next stop is the nearby Temple o Literature – The site of Vietnam’s first University. A late afternoon cyclo tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter followed by free time for shopping. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show which show you can be missed whenever spend time in Hanoi. Evening, enjoy a 60 minutes Japanese body massage at Just MassageDay 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Be picked up at your hotel from 8.00AM for 3 hour by shuttle bus ride through the country side of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Upon arrival, aboard Ha Long Phoenix Cruiser, fresh seafood lunch (vegetable menu available) would beserved while the boat is gliding out. A short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for the famous Sung Sot Cave, followed by fun kayaking around the area. Dinner is served with typically local seafood.Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L)Rise up for a breath taking on sundeck, be ready with your camera for a stunning vista in the serene bay. Learn recipes and technique that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food on sundeck just before lunch time. Lunch would be served when cruising back to the Harbor. Get picked up by shuttle bus and arrive at your hotel around 16h00.Day 5: Hanoi – Hoi An by flight (B) Depart Hanoi to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An ancient town.Day 6: Free Day in Hoi An (B) Spending your time together to relax on the beach and enjoy the sun and sand in Hoi An, explore yourself all the outdoor activities on the beach. Moreover you can have a ride through ancient town to feel the beauty of its.Day 7: Cooking Class (B/L) Have a walk to the cooking class which lasts

3 hours. Start with a 1 hour market tour to learn about Vietnamese ingredients & how to choose fresh food. Next is a short talk on the art of Vietnamese gastronomy, vegetables, herbs & spices & how to prepare & use them. Having lunch at cooking class.Day 8: Hoi An – Sai Gon – Dinner on Bonsai Cruise (B/D) Depart Da Nang to Sai Gon. Late in the afternoon, have a dinner at Bonsai Cruise which is famous of its wooden beauty.We will pick you up from hotel from Sai Gon river and boarding Bonsai river dinner cruise. Enjoy your food, cruise, music and river view. Back to hotel.Day 9: Mekong – My Tho (B/L)Visit the Mekong Delta, which is considered the rice bowl of Viet Nam, producing sometimes three crops of rice a year and an abundance of fresh tropical fruits, such as longan, jackfruit, sapodilla and pineapple.Day 10: Departure (B)Take the half hour journey to the airport for departure light.

Inclusions

Exclusions• Visas

• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 8 nights at 3 – 4 star hotel, 1 night on boat.

• Transfer: Private transfer throughout, except Ha Long Bay.

• Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi city tour, Ha Long Bay overnight

cruise, Hoi An cooking class, Saigon Bonsai dinner, Mekong – My Tho tour.

• Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide.• Flight: Hanoi – Da Nang – Sai Gon.

Honeymoon Holiday 10 Days from $1,739 AUD

The tour is designed specifically serving the need of Honeymoon couples. The journey taken along Vietnam country with the gathering of the sweetest features will bring an unforgettable time for your Honeymoon.

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Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalTransfer from airport to hotel in Hanoi. Accommodate at hotel.Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) Leave the city excitement for an unforgettable two day cruise on the tranquil waters of Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage location. This is a must trip for every visitors who spend their precious holiday in Vietnam, here can try kayaking, exploring caves and enjoy the fresh atmosphere around.Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Sapa by train (B/L) Continue visit island and relax on the beach. Take part in cooking class of the Vietnamese food, you can learn how make a spring roll – most traditional food on sundeck just before lunch time. Back to Hanoi at around 16.30 PM. Relax and prepare to get on over-night train to Sapa.Day 4: Sapa - Cat Cat - Y Linh Ho – Tavan (L/D) Have a day of meeting friendly people in minority village in Sapa, have a look at waterfall and a hydroelectric station before trekking, also enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. You eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest while you are served lunch nearby the river.Dy 5: Day 5: Tavan - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan (B/L)Leave for Giang Ta Chai village of Red Dao minority after having an early breakfast. Trekking though a bamboo forest and river, find a good place to have lunch then bach to Sapa. Day 6: Sapa – Hanoi by train (B) Free day. Return to Hanoi by overnight train.Day 7: Hanoi – Hue by flight (B)Early arrive Hanoi and transfer direct to airport for your morning flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.Day 8: Hue city full day (B/L) Morning visit Thien Mu Pagoda after have a nice trip on boat through Perfume river. After lunch, go back to Hue centre and visit Imperial Citadel, Poetic Mausoleum of Imperial Tuong Duc and the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market.

Day 9: Hue – hoi An by road (B/L) You will leave Hue and head south over the spectacular Hai Van Pass. Overnight in Hoi An.Day 10: Hoi An Biking Tour to Tra Que (B/L) Enjoy biking trip to Tra Que village, having cook at local family.Day 11: Hoi An Free Day (B) Free day to enjoy Hoi An.Day 12: Hoi An – Nha Trang (B) Take day train to Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang.Day 13: Nha Trang – Cai River Trip (B/L) Relax whilst cruising around Nha Trang Bay, swim in the Eastern Sea and enjoy a seafood lunch.Day 14: Nha Trang Free Day (B) Relax day in Nha Trang.Day 15: Nha Trang – Da Lat by road (B) Road transfer from Nha Trang to the honeymoon capital of Vietnam.Day 16: Dalat city tour (B/L) Have a day tour full of sightseeing with waterfalls and hill, you can watch the majestic view of pine forest from cable, visit some temples and you may interest in learning how to make paper rice.After lunch, you will be lead to visit some ethnic village around.Day 17: Da Lat - Sai Gon (B) Head to the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh after depart from Dalat. Day 18: Sai Gon City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (B/L) This morning you have a half day trip to explore the modern city through Dong Khoi Street. After lunch, have a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels which used to be used by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War.Day 19: Mekong – My Tho(B/L) A full day tour to the rice bowl of Asia to see the fascinating waterways and industrious river life of the locals.Day 20: Departure (B) Departure day.

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• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 15 nights in 3 star hotel, 2 nights on train, 1 night homestay.

• Transfer: Private transfer throughout, except for Ha Long Bay.

• Meals: 18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 2 dinners.• Activities: Ha Long Bay tour, Sapa tour and homestay,

Hue city tour, Hoi An biking tour, Nha Trang Cai River tour, Da Lat city tour, Sai Gon city tour, Cu Chi tunnel tour, Mekong tour.

• Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide.• Flight: Hanoi – Hue; Da Lat – Sai Gon.• Train: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi; Da Nang – Nha Trang.

Vietnam in Deep 20 Days from $2,469 AUD

Truly experience the beauty of Vietnam from the North to the South and relax on the stunning beaches in Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang.

Day 1: Hanoi arrivalOn arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)Begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B. Closed on Mon-days & Fridays). Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature. The site of Vietnam’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Take an afternoon cyclo tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter followed by free time for shopping and a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.Day 3: Hanoi – Hoi An by flight (B)Depart Hanoi to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An town and check in hotel.Day 4: Hoi An Biking Tour to Tra Que (B/L)The tour starts by cycling along level ground to the Thu Bon River to visit a local fishing village. Take a short break in a local family at Cam Thanh Village before enjoying 1.5 hours ride on. Continue to ride our bike to Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village, visit a local family and after short, informative and fun cooking lesson we sitdown for a delicious lunch.Afternoon: Begin a leisurely ride through the beautiful countryside, stopping for photographs and refreshments as you please.Day 5: Cham Island – Walking under sea (B/L)A great day to experience something different. Cu Lao Cham consists of eight islands: Hon Lao, Hon Dai, Mo Hon, Hon Dry parent, Dry Hon child, Hon La, Hon Tai, Hon Ong.Walking under sea tour provides activities for people who don’t know how to swim or dive to have a chance to explore the depth of the sea, to see the beauty in any kind of fish. Go back mainland by boat after have a seafood lunch.Day 6: Hoi An Free Day (B)Free day in Hoi An as your leisure. Day 7: Hoi An – Nha Trang by flight (B)Depart from Da Nang to Nha Trang. Arrival Nha

Trang then transfer to hotel for checking in.Day 8: Nha Trang Island and Snorkeling Tour (B/L)Snorkeling where you can see lots of colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.Day 9: Nha Trang Free Day (B)Nha Trang free days as leisureDay 10: Nha Trang – Sai Gon by flight (B)After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Take the flight heading to Sai Gon then connect flight home.

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• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 9 nights at 3-star hotel.• Transfer: Private transfer throughout.• Meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches.• Activities: Hanoi city tour, Hoi An biking tour, Nha Trang

Island & Snorkeling tour.• Others: Entrance fees, English.• Flights: Hanoi – Da Nang – Nha Trang – Sai Gon.

Beach Break 10 Days from $1,829 AUD

The tour combing three Vietnam’s amazing highlights: Hanoi – the ancient city inside the heart of the dynamic capital; Hoi An – the World Heritage Village; Nha Trang – the most captivating coastal line. This 10-day holiday definitely bears the absolute freedom of experiencing.

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Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalOn arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi Walking Tour (B/L)Explore Hanoi City on foot be lead by a professional tour guide. Firstly visiting the ancient house at 87 Ma May Street, understanding the architecture of every house in Old Quarter Streets, then takes a journey to Bach Ma Temple nearby. After have lunch on local market, go to one of the most famous ancient street in Hanoi – Ta Hien Street to have the best beer in Hanoi.Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Take 3.5 hours bus to Ha Long City. Embark on cruise and view the beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay.Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B/L) Complete the journey in Ha Long Bay after lunch time. Disembark your junk and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Day 5: Hanoi – Hoi An by flight (B) Depart to Hoi An. Pick up to hotel.Day 6: Eco Tour – Farming and Fishing (B/L) This tour might provide you with a close-up and intimate exposure to both the local farming and fishing communities. You can see by your real eyes how farmer grow plans and catch the fishes; also have an opportunity to ride the buffaloes. Day 7: Deluxe Cooking Class (B/L) Have a cooking class which lasts 3 hours on delicious gourmets, here you can try your ability to become a professional chef of Vietnamese traditional food, then enjoy your own production.Day 8: Hoi An Free Day (B)Free Day in Hoi AnDay 9: Hoi An – Sai Gon by flight – A O Show (B)Depart to Sai Gon. Evening our car will take you to A O Show with many kind of traddional performanceDame Cathedral, US Embassy, Re- Uniication Palace and War Remnants Museum.Day 10: Cu Chi Tunnels by Speed Boat – Dinner on Scooter (B/L/D)Arriving in Cu Chi by speedboat, we visit the amazing network of the communist guerrilla

tunnels which is a heritage be left by the war of Vietnamese people.Late afternoon, have a chance to experience of real vehicle of Vietnam – Scooter Tour. The guide will drive you all over city and have dinner while watching the local living.Day 11: Mekong – My Tho (B/L) Visit the Mekong Delta, which is considered the rice bowl of Viet Nam, producing sometimes three crops of rice a year and an abundance of fresh tropical fruits, such as longan, jackfruit, sapodilla and pineapple.Day 12: Sai Gon – Siem Reap by flight (B) Take a flight to Siem Reap where your local Cambodian guide will meet you to discuss the itinerary for seeing the Angkor complex.Day 13: Angkor Wat (B/L) Have the tour to Angkor is a must whenever you want to discover the culture in Cambodia, architecturally and artistically breathtaking, it is a massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus like Towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Taking about 2 hours for trekking up to the hill 1.50 km of Kbal Spean. Lunch at the temple.Afternoon we are going to visit Banteay Srey – “Citadel of the Women”. This is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the caving deep and much detail made of pink sandstone.Day 14: Angkor Thom (B/L) Have the tour to Angkor Thom (The Great Capital) which was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. Lunch at the local place in front of Angkor Wat.Afternoon, visit Preah Khan, which is a huge monastic complex. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school. Preah Khan means “Sacred Sword” in harmony with the architecturally similar Ta Prohm Neak Poan.Day 15: Departure (B)Get to the airport for your departure light.

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• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 13 nights at 5 star hotels, 1 night on boat.

• Transfer: Private transfer throughout, except for Ha Long Bay.

• Meals: 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 2 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi walking tour, Ha Long Bay tour, Eco

Tour, Hoi An cooking tour, Sai Gon Cu Chi Tunnel, Dinner on Scooter, Mekong tour, Angkor Complex tour.

• Others: Entrance fees, English speaking guide, car.• Flights: Hanoi – Da Nang – Sai Gon – Siem Reap.

Vietnam – Cambodia Luxury 15 Days from $3,969 AUD

This program combines the ancient beauty of Vietnam and the mystical treasures of Angkor in Cambodia with a variety opportunity to experience the natural sightseeing and traditional lifestyle. This is great opportunity to enjoy Club benefit at Sheraton Hanoi hotel and relax with daily Spa treatment at Almanity resort Hoi An.

Luxurious Hanoi – Halong by seaplane from $1,495/pp

Seaplane offers you the best way to experience Halong Bay and enjoying the view from the top. Departing from Noi Bai Airport, the destination for this 30 minutes flight is the coastal port town of Halong Bay, the stunning UNESCO World Heritage listed bay. Enjoy fabulous aerial views over the country-side and experience the thrill of a water landing at the Tuan Chau Island Marina. (Optional) the flight can be extended to include an additional 15-minute scenic tour over the bay, which allows you to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the thousands of limestone karsts jutting up from the jade green waters and see remote fishing villages before landing at Tuan Chau Island Marina. Relax by an over night on Ginger Traditional Junk. The package includes 2 nights stay at Sheraton Hanoi hotel and return airport transfer. Come back to Hanoi, enjoy your street food tour with the most delicious dishes of Hanoian.

Danang city by helicopter from $920/group from 4-5 persons

Experience an impressive and memorable journey from 500 to 1000 meters of altitude from Nuoc Man Airport by the Airbus Helicopter EC 130T2. From here, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang City - one of the ten new remarkable world destinations. We will flight over Marble Mountain, from here we can see can see the Co Co River and the Ngu pier. We continue to Danang city and see Han Bridge – one of the first bridges connecting the East and the West banks of the city, also Thuan Phuoc Bridge. You will be surprised by seeing Linh Ung Pagoda and the highest Buddha statue of Vietnam with 67m high. Flying back to Nuoc Man Airport and finishing the tour. Finish 15 minutes on an amazing experience.

Danang to Hoi An by helicopter from $2,450/group from 4-5 persons

This trip is specially for those who love Hoi an, an Ancient town of Quang Nam. Staring from Nuoc Man Airport by the Airbus Helicopter EC 130T2, we flight on 500 to 1000 meters of altitude. The journey will pass by Marble Mountain and the relaxation paradise formed by many world-class beach resorts including Pullman, Furama, Fusion Maia, Vinpearl, Hyatt Regency... Continue to Hoi An town a city known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shop houses and tem-ples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda. The journey finish in Hoi An after 15 minutes. Return journey is available on request.

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Day 1: Hanoi ArrivalOn arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for checking in.Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)Learning about President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B. Closed on Mondays & Fridays). See the Temple of Literature – The site of Vietnam’s first University. Explore Hanoi by a cylco or an electric car tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter. Enjoy a Water Puppet Show.Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Take 3.5 hours bus to Ha Long City. Embark on cruise and view the beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay.Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hue by flight (B/L/D) Complete the journey in Ha Long Bay after lunch time. Disembark your junk and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Depart to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.Day 5: Hue City Tour – Hoi An (B/L/D) Morning visit Imperial Citadel, Poetic Mausoleum of Imperial Tuong Duc and the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market. After the fantastic tour, take the 160 km journey to Hoi An Ancient town via Hai Van Pass.Day 6: Hoi An Walking Tour (B/L/D)In the morning walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchant’s home, the 400 years old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Day 7: Hoi An Free Day – Sai Gon by train (B)Free at your leisure. Get on train to depart to Sai Gon.Day 8: Sai Gon City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnel (L/D)Arrive Sai Gon at 12.00 PM. Check in hotel then have a city tour through the heart of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. After the meal, you will take the journey to Cu Chi tunnels – one of the greatest underground structures in the world.Day 9: Mekong – My Tho (B/L/D) A great chance to learn about the production of bricks, coconut candies by the local people. Experience the Mekong Delta characteristics

and learn weaving techniques while tasting a great variety of the tropical fruits. After that, relax on the sampan, back to the pier by boat.Day 10: Sai Gon Free Day (B)Free at your leisure in Sai Gon. Explore yourself the beauty of modern city.Day 11: Sai Gon – Phnom Penh by car (B/L/D)Get picked up by our private car and guide and transfer to Moc Bai Border (in Vietnam). Stop at the border for the visa process (fees paid by the clients). Continue going to Bavet Border (in Phnom Penh). Pick-up upon arrival by our car and guide in Phnom Penh. Day 12: Phnom Penh City Tour (B/L/D)Explore the capital city with the bustling Central Market, the Independence Monument, Wat Ounalom; Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the notorious “Killing Fields” of Choeung Ek. Day 13: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap by car (B/L/D)After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Our private car (no guide escort) will pick you up and transfer to Siem Reap. We will stop on the way at a local restaurant for lunch. Day 14: Angkor Wat (B/L/D) Have the tour to Angkor is a massive three tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus like Towers rising 65 meters from ground level. Taking about 2 hours for trekking up to the hill 1.50 km of Kbal Spean. Lunch at the temple. Afternoon we are going to visit Banteay Srey –“Citadel of the Women”.Day 15: Angkor Thom (B/L/D)Have the tour to Angkor Thom (The Great Capital) which was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. Afternoon, visit Preah Khan, which is a huge monastic complex.Day 16: Departure (B)Have breakfast at hotel then transfer to airport to catch a flight back home.

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• Travel Insurance

• Spending money

• Tips & gratuities

• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 13 nights at 3-4 star hotel, 1 night on boat, 1 night on train.

• Transfer: Private vehicle• Meals: 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners.• Activities: Hanoi city tour, Ha Long Bay overnight

cruise, Hue city tour, Hoi An walking tour, Saigon city tour, Mekong My Tho tour, Phnom Penh city tour, Angkor Complex.

• Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue.• Train: Danang – Sai Gon.• Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide, food

and drinks on itinerary.

Vietnam - Cambodia experience *Price is available on request

Create a big chance for students to experience in the places which is totally different from their resident living. Gain for themselves the social knowledge and have responsible for their own and a great opportunity to relax after hard learning in school.

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Day 1: Sai Gon Arrival – City & Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (L/D)Arrive Sai Gon. Check in hotel then have a city tour through the heart of Saigon’s famous and historic city landmarks. After the meal, you will take the journey to Cu Chi tunnels – one of the greatest underground structures in the world.Day 2: Mekong – My Tho (B/L/D) A great chance to learn about the production of bricks, coconut candies by the local people. Experience the Mekong Delta characteristics and learn weaving techniques while tasting a great variety of the tropical fruits. Continue with Xe Ngua ride to the farmer’s house for lunch. After that, relax on the sampan, back to the pier by boat.Day 3: Sai Gon – Hoi An by flight (B/L/D)Depart to Hoi An by flight. Pick up upon arrival.Day 4: Hoi An Arrival – Walking Tour (B/L/D)Start the day with the walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchant’s home, the 400 years old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market. Lunch is served at the local restaurant, back to the hotel.Day 5: Hoi An Eco Tour – Rice Farming Experience (B/L/D)Start the day by riding a water buffalo and then take part in plough, raking, sowing, planting, grinding and separating the rice and making rice flour. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to cook and eat beautiful crispy pancakes which will be served with a cool drink.Day 6: Hoi An – Hue by road (B/L/D)The guide and car will take you to famous places while travel from Hoi An to Hue like Mable Mountain, briefly pass My Khe Beach, continue to Cham Island, pass another Lang Co Beach and enjoy the majestic view of Hai Van Pass.Day 7: Hue City Tour – Hanoi by Train (B/L/D)We first visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decade of the 19th century, containing the Imperial city and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor’s private residence. Other attractions the Imperial Museum, Minh Mang tomb and the vibrant

Dong Ba riverside market. Enjoy your lunch at the Pagoda.Day 8: Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (L/D)Arrive Hanoi at 12.00 PM. Transfer to hotel to check in and relax. Start the day tour with city tour in Hanoi – Learning about President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place (N.B. Closed on Mondays & Fridays). See the Temple of Literature – The site of Vietnam’s first University. Explore Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam via a cylco or an electric car tour of Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter. Enjoy a Water Puppet Show.Day 9: Visit Hop Nhat School (B/L/D)Today is a day of meaningful work. You can visit a minority school in North Vietnam to do the charity work and see the difficult life of students in there.Day 10: Hanoi – Mai Chau homestay (B/L/D)After being picked up at hotel, have beautiful view on the way to Mai Chau. See the minority people from H’mong, Zao, Muong, Tay … Walking throught hill side villages and enjoy the sightseeing of rice paddies, bamboo water wheels. Evening have a local dinner and see Thai’s Traditional DanceDay 11: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B/L/D)Get up early, have breakfast with Thais friends then trekking for 3 hours to visit more Muong and Thai minority villages. After lunch, have a look at souvenir shop nearby then head back to Hanoi.Day 12: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)Take 3.5 hours bus to Ha Long City. Embark on cruise and view the beautiful scenes of Ha Long Bay. Take part in activities on boat like cooking class or kayaking around cruise. Visit famous cave and relax.Day 13: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Departure (B)Complete the journey in Ha Long Bay after lunch time. Disembark your junk and return to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Depart to home.

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• Activities not listed

• Meals not listed, All drinks

• International departure taxes

• International flights

• Accommodation: 10 nights at 3-4 star hotel, 1 night on boat, 1 night on train.

• Transfer: All private vehicle.• Meals: 10 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners.• Activities: Sai Gon city & cu chi tunnel, Mekong My Tho,

Hoi An walking tour, Eco tour, Hoi An – Hue by road, Hue city tour, Hanoi street food tour, Hop Nhat School, Mai Chau homestay, Ha Long Bay overnight cruise.

• Domestic flight: Sai Gon – Hoi An.• Train: Hue – Hanoi. • Others: entrance fees, English speaking guide, food

and drinks on itinerary.

Local life and Charity *Price is available on request

Give yourself a chance to dive into a totally different culture and social living. In 12 days, all you can gain is social experience, challenging and life changing, inspiration and a meaningful tour which will be an unforgettable memory in Vietnam.

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Day 1: Arrive Hanoi On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet and greet by Vietnam Travel & Cruise guide, professional rider and transferred to hotel. Your leisure time to explore the stylish and gracious of Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau (B/L/D)This morning, we jump on the bikes and head out to Hoa Binh. We cross two mountain passes before descending to the Thai village of Mai Chau. Overnight in a Thai stilt house in Mai Chau to enjoy a cultural show of Thai dancing and a range of special local fruit liquors Distance: 140km Day 3: Mai Chau (B/L/D)Explore Mai Chau village. Overnight in a Thai ethnicity stilt house in Mai Chau.Distance: 80kmDay 4: Mai Chau – Vinh (B/L/D)We will leave the valley of Mai Chau to crossing the Ma River several times until we join the Ho Chi Minh Highway. After lunch we head eastwards to the coast for an overnight stay in the city of Vinh. Distance: 295km Day 5: Vinh – Phong Nha (B/L/D)Continue riding on Ho Chi Minh Highway which gives us a smooth ride with little traffic and amazing vistas.Paradise awaits you at the remote rural farm stay in Phong Nha. Relax by the pool or grab your camera and take a stroll.Distance: 180kmDay 6: Phong Nha – Khe Sanh (B/L/D)After an early breakfast we head south towards the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Todays ride is on the old path of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. We have the road virtually to ourselves with lush bush on both sides making for a wonderfully stunning ride. Overnight in Khe SanhDistance: 150kmDay 7: Khe Sanh – Hue (B/L/D)In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans in 1973) into the infamous A Shau valley, an area of intense wartime activity. We arrive at A Luoi, where there are many Bru Van hill tribe people. We continue on to Hue. Overnight in HueDistance: 180km

Day 8: Hue (B/L/D)Situated on the Perfume River, Hue is the former imperial capital of feudal Vietnam and is rich in culture and history. We spend the day exploring the former emperors tombs, Imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Distance: 60kmDay 9: Hue – Hoi An (B/L/D)Another day full of stunning scenery on a road quoted in the Top Gear Program as “a deserted ribbon of perfection – one of the best coast roads in the world”. Head up the Hai Van Pass before arrive the World Heritage site of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.Tonight, farewell dinner and say good bye your guide, mechanic and driver.Distance: 150kmDay 10: Hoi An (B)A free day to explore Hoi An by foot. With fine wining and dining, impressive architecture, fantastic tailoring, endless shopping, and a glorious beach, there is no shortage of activities to indulge in. Day 11: DepartureTransfer to airport for your departure flight.

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• Drinks

• Motorbike protective pants, jacket, gloves, rain

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• Van and truck support throughout.• Motorbike 110cc (big bike is available at request and

extra rental fee)..• All fuel.• Tour Guide as professional rider and great English.• Mechanic provide for group from 4 above.• Helmet.• Accommodation as indicated in program from basic

to 3 stars.• Meals: 9 Breakfast, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners.• All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries.

North to Center Motorbike 11 Days from $2,579 AUD

The tour combing three Vietnam’s amazing highlights: Hanoi – the ancient city inside the heart of the dynamic capital; Hoi An – the World Heritage Village; Nha Trang – the most captivating coastal line. This 10-day holiday definitely bears the absolute freedom of experiencing.

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Day 1: Arrive Hanoi On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet and greet by Vietnam Travel & Cruise guide, professional rider and transferred to hotel. Your leisure time to explore the stylish and gracious of Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau (B/L/D)This morning, we jump on the bikes and head out to Hoa Binh. We cross two mountain passes before descending to the Thai village of Mai Chau. Overnight in a Thai stilt house in Mai Chau.Distance: Difficult bike 170kms with heavy trafficDay 3: Mai Chau – Vinh (B/L/D)We will leave the valley of Mai Chau and join the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Vinh. After lunch we head eastwards to the coast for an overnight stay in the city of Vinh. Distance: 295km Day 4: Vinh – Phong Nha (B/L/D)Continue riding on Ho Chi Minh Highway with little traffic and amazing vistas.Arrive farm stay in Phong Nha. Relax by the pool or grab your camera and take a stroll.Distance: 180kmDay 5: Phong Nha – Khe Sanh (B/L/D)We head south towards the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Todays ride is on the old path of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Overnight in Khe SanhDistance: 150kmDay 6: Khe Sanh – Hue (B/L/D)In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge. We arrive at A Luoi, where there are many Bru Van hill tribe people. We continue on to Hue. Overnight in HueDistance: 180kmDay 7: Hue (B/L/D)We spend the day exploring the former emperors tombs, Imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda and Dong Ba market. Distance: 60kmDay 8: Hue – Hoi An (B/L/D)Another day full of stunning scenery on a road quoted in the Top Gear Program as “a deserted ribbon of perfection – one of the best coast roads in the world”. Head up the Hai Van Pass before arrive the World Heritage site of Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.Tonight, farewell dinner and say goodbye your guide, mechanic and driver.Distance: 150km

Day 9: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An (B/L/D)Today visit My Son, the Holy Land of Cham people. In the afternoon, walking tour along the narrow streets of Hoi An Ancient town. Overnight in Hoian.Distance: 160kms with heavy trafficDay 10: Hoi An – Qui Nhon (B/L/D)Join the National Highway 1 and head down the beautiful coastal line of Vietnam to Quy Nhon. Overnight in Quy Nhon.Distance: 250kms with heavy trafficDay 11: Qui Nhon – Nha Trang (B/L/D)Ride from Quy Nhon to Nha Trang. After reaching Nha Trang you will have time to relax on the wonderful beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.Distance: 250kms with heavy trafficDay 12: Nha Trang (B/L/D)Full day tour of Nha Trang visiting the Oceanographic Institute, Ponagar Cham Tower, Long Son pagoda. Overnight in Nha TrangDistance: Easy bike 40kmsDay 13: Nha Trang – Dalat (B/L/D)Leaving Nha Trang to Dalat on new road. Arriving DaLat, visit Tuyen Lam lake and DaLat market with plenty of special agricultural products.Distance: 250kms with less trafficDay 14: Dalat – Sai Gon (B/L/D)Morning head to Saigon. Stop for lunch in Bao Loc, where we can also see the impressive Dambri Waterfall. Overnight in Sai GonDistance: Difficult bike 350kms with heavy trafficDay 15: Sai Gon city tour (B/L/D)Full day touring around Sai Gon city. Overnight in SaigonDistance: 50kms with heavy trafficDay 16: Departure (B)Transfer to airport for your departure flight

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• Personal expenses, personal medical

• Travel insurance.

• Drinks

• Motorbike protective pants, jacket, gloves, rain

gear …

• Tips and gratitude

• Any damage of motorbike on the trip.

• Van and truck support throughout.• Motorbike 110cc (big bike is available at request and

extra rental fee).• All fuel.• Tour Guide as professional rider and great English.• Mechanic provide for group from 4 above.• Helmet.• Accommodation as indicated in program from basic

to 3 stars.• Meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 14 dinners.• All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries…• Cruise on Halong Bay.

North to South Motorbike 16 Days from $4,359 AUD

Northern to Southern Vietnam Motorbike Tour is a best choice. You will be on a second-to-none route through culture-rich remote areas, historical spots marking a heroic period of the country, romantic coastal line and some beautiful plantations. An in-depth insight of Vietnam will be given to you in the most realistic and memorable way!

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Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet and greet by Vietnam Travel & Cruise guide, professional rider and transferred to hotel. Your leisure time to explore the stylish and gracious of Hanoi. Day 2: Hanoi – Yen Bai – Suoi Giang (B/L/D)Leaving Hanoi in the early morning to Yen Bai Town to Nghia Lo. On arrival we check in hotel then heading out of town, drive along a zigzag way leading us the Suoi Giang ecological zone, visit Hmong hilltribe village Over night in Nghia Lo. Distance: 200kmDay 3: Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai – Lai Chau (B/L/D)Leaving Nghia Lo, we pass by Tu Le, Mu Cang Chai, Than Uyen and Binh Lu, getting a chance to see various different hilltribe people. Overnight in Lai ChauDistance: 273kmDay 4: Lai Chau – Sapa (B/L/D)Continue driving along a zigzag route to Sapa. The ethnic minority people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. Over night in Sapa.Distance: 120kmDay 5: Sapa – Ta Van – Trekking (B/L/D)Visit the bustling Sapa Market then heading out of town we embark on a walk to Lao Chai village, home of the Black H’Mong people. We arrive at Ta Van hamlet and visit the Zay ethnic minorities. Over night in villageDay 6: Sapa – Bac Ha market (B/L/D)The impressive journey continues to Lung Khau Nhin, remote hill village well known for the colourful market. We drive to Bac Ha and spend the rest of day for trekkingDistance: 100kmDay 7: Bac Ha – Hoang Su Phi – Ha Giang (B/L/D)Today is a real challenge as we travel along a winding road with many uphill and down hill from bac Ha to Ha Giang. Over night in Ha GiangDistance: 183km

Day 8: Ha Giang – Lung Cu – Dong Van (B/L/D)The exciting expedition continues to Dong Van, a land of rugged mountains and beautiful hill villages. On arrival in Lung Cu we stroll around the charming villages of Lo Lo and Hmong minority people. Over night in Dong VanDistance: 140km Day 9: Dong Van – Meo Vac (B/L/D)Leaving Dong Van we embark on a drive along a zigzag road to towards Meo Vac. These ethnic minority groups are almost living in high mountainsides. Over night in Meo VacDistance: 40km Day 10: Meo Vac – Ba Be Lakes (B/L/D)An early morning drive towards Ba Be National Park. There are several stops en-route to visit the Hmong, Red Dao and Tay ethnic minorities, wonderful photographs. Over night in Tay Village at homestayDistance: 240kmDay 11: Ba Be Lakes – Cao Bang (B/L/D)The wonderful relaxing time while boarding on a boat on Ba Be lakes. Continue to Cao Bang past the spectacular mountain backdrops. Over night in Cao BangDistance: 137kmDay 12: Cao Bang – Halong Bay (B/L/D)Leaving Cao Bang to Halong. Over night in Halong.Distance: 302km Day 13: Halong Bay Cruise (B/L/D)Mid day board Halong Cruise, fresh seafood lunch while the boat is gliding out. Having fun kayaking around. Visit Titop Island and relax on its beach, or just relax on sundeck.Day 14: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)Explore the famous Sung Sot Cave. Followed by a hilarious cooking class of the Vietnamese food on sundeck with lunch while cruising back. Back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Day 15: Departure (B)Transfer to airport for your departure flight.

Inclusions

Exclusions• Personal expenses, personal medical

• Travel insurance.

• Drinks

• Motorbike protective pants, jacket, gloves, rain

gear …

• Tips and gratitude

• Any damage of motorbike on the trip.

• Van and truck support throughout.• Motorbike 110cc (big bike is available at request and

extra rental fee).• All fuel.• Tour Guide as professional rider and great English.• Mechanic provide for group from 4 above.• Helmet.• Accommodation as indicated in program from basic

to 3 stars.• Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners.• All entrance fees, permits, tickets, boat trips, ferries…• Cruise on Halong Bay.

East/West Northern Motorbike 15 Days from $3,399 AUD

Taking a chance to experience the real life of Northern Area of Vietnam. Motorbike makes the trips even more worthwhile, more adventurous as well as meaningful from Eastern to Western side. You will be on a journey to discover the beauty of the most remote mountainous areas, adventure and challenge.

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Hanoi City Tour Classicfrom $102 AUD

Inclusion: Lunch, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Cyclo/Electric Car, Guide.

Have a deep look at Hanoi city by visiting Uncle Ho’s resting place, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, an 11th century archaeological site, the famous Temple of Literature. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – a must visit in tour. Lately, have a Water Puppet Show. Tour duration: 5 hours

Hanoi Local Life Full Dayfrom $111 AUD

Inclusion: Meal, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Guide.

Start walking tour in Old Quarter Streets, first visit in Ancient House (87 Ma May), the go to Bach Ma Temple nearby – one of the oldest temple. Explore local market, enjoy traditional tasty foods in the market and local beer.

Hanoi Street Food Tourfrom $65 AUD

Inclusion: Lunch, Drinks, Guide.

With 5 hours, have a visit at our largest market – Dong Xuan market, explore the traditional food such as history back ground, ingredients then try one of them. Go through Old Quarter Streets, try some seasonal fruits and at the end, have a cold beer or fruit sake up to your choice.

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bich Dong from $135 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Lunch, Guide, Entrance Fee.

One of most famous destinations in Vietnam, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. With a day, we’ll pay visits at Hoa Lu – Ancient Capital, Kinh Dinh Kinh Le Temples, Tam Coc – Three Caves.

Mai Chau Hiltribe Home Stay from $217 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, Guide, Entrance fee, Accommodation.

Day 1: After being picked up at hotel, have beautiful view on the way to Mai Chau. See the minority people from H’mong, Zao, Muong, Tay … Walking throught hill side villages and enjoy the sightseeing of rice paddies, bam-boo water wheels. Evening have a local dinner and see Thai’s Traditional Dance.Day 2: Get up early, have breakfast with Thais friends then trekking for 3 hours to visit more Muong and Thai minority villages. After lunch, have a look at souvenir shop nearby.

Ninh Binh – Cuc Phuong National Park from $265 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Guide, Accommodation, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, Entrance fee.

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh BinhAfter transferring to Ninh Binh, check in hotel then start our day by visiting the acient capital of Hoa Lu then move to Tam Coc. Take a boat to enjoy the view of limestone mountain, caves, and Bich Dong Pagoda.Day 2: Cuc Phuong - Hanoi Move to Cuc Phuong National Park in early morning, stop to visit ‘Prehistor-ic Cave’ and Primate Centre. Continue to go into Park by guide. Have lunch, explore the forest then go back to Hanoi.

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Hue Street Food by Cyclo from $35 AUD

Inclusion: Cyclo, Guide, Drinks.

Be picked up and have a first sightseeing at Huong River, then pass the river by Truong Tien Bridge and continue to old Hue Streets. Visit Imperial Citadel where worship Vietnam’s King.

Hue City tour and Dong Ba Market from $71 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Entrance Fee, Guide, Lunch.

We first visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the most famous Vietnamese land-marks where is full of people worshiping their ancestors. Then move to For-bidden Purple City and the last stop is Dong Ba Market where you can go shopping the see the daily life of people.

Hue DMZ – Vinh Moc – Khe Sanh

Compat Base from $160 AUD

Inclusion: Guide, transportation, Entrance fee, Lunch, License.

Head to coastal area to visit the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). Visit a bullet rid-den church and Hien Luong Bridge. Continue to Khe Sanh where there is the biggest U.S. based on. Afternoon, cross the Dakrong Bridge to visit a eth-nic monirity.

Hoi An Biking Tour to Tra Que Village from $54 AUD

Inclusion: Guide, Lunch, Bike, Drinks.

Within 6 hours, you may find an interesting experience in cycling to local village – Tra Que. Join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake, then prepare and have lunch in local house.

Hoi An Eco Tour: Farming and Fishing from $158 AUD

Inclusion: Guide, Bike, Lunch, Transportation.

Have a chance to be both Farmer and Fisherman, also can enjoy cycling along the river and breath fresh air. visiting a beautiful organic vegetable vil-lage, watering and planting vegetable, hoeing a soil with local farmer, riding a water buffalo in a rice paddy field; seeing ducks swimming along the rice farm or farmers tending their crops. Experience the new things which you never have before.

Hoi An Vespa Tour

from $165 AUD

Inclusion: Vespa, gas, Guide, Meal, Drinks and Driver.

Starting out at centre of Hoi An, after try some junk food on streets, head out on Vespa to try the famous local ‘White Rose’ and wontons in town, then we go over to Cam Nam Island and join the locals for a seafood starter over-looking the Thu Bon River. Later, we finish with the delicious dessert of Banh Flan, a light version of crème caramel after having a BBQ dinner.

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Sai Gon After Dark by Vespafrom $205 AUD

Inclusion: Vespa, Guide, Driver, Food, Drinks.

Experience the nightlife of Sai Gon as local people do on Vespa, go through China town, have a look at some busy streets; taste the southern food around then come to a coffee shop to enjoy the live music.

Sai Gon Dinning the Darkfrom $48 AUD

Inclusion: Food, instructions.

Have an totally different way of having dinner – Dinning the Dark. Be served and enjoy the meal without light, the guest have to use the sense, touch, smell and sound which will bring you a completely new journey of sense.

A O Traditional Showfrom $65 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Entrance Fee.

With interesting performances, we bring to our audiences a lot of surprises, fun and happiness. All A O Entertainment’s shows now perform at the iconic Saigon Opera House.

Cu Chi Tunnel Classic from $71 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Guide, Entrance Fee.

Start the day with the journey from the west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi. You will see by your real eyes the famous tunnels used by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War, here you can understand how brave Viet-namese soldiers are.

Mekong Delta Full Dayfrom $145 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Boat, Guide.

Visiting the Mekong Delta as the place of the most producing rice in Viet-nam. Head to My Tho province, traveling by boat exploring the mighty Me-kong, observing the local life of people on boat, enjoy the peaceful time.

Long Tan – Nui Dat – Long Hai Hillfrom $215 AUD

Inclusion: License, Transportation, Lunch, Breakfast, Entrance fee,Accommo-dation.

Day 1: Head to Ba Ria, Vung Tau to enjoy the tour. Visit Long Tan, the ‘Horse-shoe’ and drive through the Long Hai hills. Visit to the ‘White Villa’, the im-pressive Statue of Jesus and the picturesque harbour then transfer to your hotel in Vung TauDay 2: Morning at your leisure. 12.00 noon check out from hotel. Get on the car to go back Sai Gon.

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Sunday Bac Ha Marketfrom $158 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Lunch, Guide.

Visit Bac Ha Market to see the different and colorful ethnic minority all here selling their homemade products. You can have a wonderful boat trip up-steam Chay River to have some pleasant walks through Tay Village.

Sapa Trekking: Lao Chai – Tavan – Giang Ta Chai from $68 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Lunch, Guide, Entrance Fee.

Start by road that descends in the wake of the street Cau May En route, ad-mire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspir-ing sight. Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Lunch in the village. Then visit Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. Journey back to Sapa.

Sapa Trekking: Sin Chai – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho from $68 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Lunch, Guide, Entrance Fee.

Start trekking journey uphill to Sin Chai – a beautiful village of Black Hmong minority. Once we reach to the top, you will take a small trail descending to Cat cat village. Your lunch will be provided near a waterfall. After lunch, we will take another trail sneaking through mountain to enjoy the spectacular view. Back to Sapa.

Indigo Dying and Hemp Weavingfrom $60 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Lunch, Guide, Material.

Visit H’Mong ethnic village, join in an organic dying class, learning about produce cotton material by hand and dying by organic indigo. Enjoy cook-ing and having dinner with local people.

Nha Trang Island & Snorkeling from $152 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Boat, Lunch, Snorkeling Gear, Mineral Water, Guide.

Travel to Mun Island to start our Snorkeling tour, where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. After snorkeling, you can swimming and free at your leisure on the beach. Have lunch on island.

Nha Trang Night Cruisefrom $158 AUD

Inclusion: Transportation, Guide, Dinner, Boat, Fruits, Cold Towel..

Have a ride to Cau Da Port to get on cruise and enjoy the sightseeing along the beach. You can fishing and snorkeling while on boat. Have a BBQ dinner in restaurant and have a nice view of sunset on the beach.

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Besides being amazingly notorious with Angkor Complex, Cambodia is home to a treasure of exceptional off the beaten path locations.A southern coastline flaunting stunning beaches, scenic cruises along the Mekong and voyages onto Asia’s largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap, add several other dimensions to the Kampuchean experience.Visiting Cambodia will absolutely provide great chances of experiencing a continuously evolving

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Day 1 : Phnom Penh ArrivalStart the day at 3:30 PM, visit some French Colo-nial Building by cyclo and head up to Wat Phnom – Buddist Temple as known as the tallest struc-ture in city. Then we continue to Indepandent Monument in Phnom Penh – capital of Cambo-dia. Your local guide will bring you along the river for sightseeing until you arrive FCC (Foreigners Correspondent Club ), where you can have bars, restaurants, shops and your walk to your hotel just around 10 minutes. Day 2 : Phnom Penh City Tour We start the tour to visit Toul Sleng Museum ( S-21 ) was the most secret organ of the Khmer Rouge regime to understand the background history. Finish by lunch time. Next, visit Royal Palace built by the Predecessors of King Norodom, then we carry on to Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha tem-ple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Day 3 : Phnom Penh – Battambong We arrive by lunch time. Afternoon, we do the cooking class. Day 4 : Battambong City Tour Visit Sampouv Mountain is a natural and histor-ical site located along National Road 57. Atop 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda and three natural carves: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Akso-pheak. Finish by Lunch time . Afternoon, Visit the local village to see the people make Sticky rice in Bamboo , Rice paper and ride the bamboo train . Day 5 : Battambong – Siem Reap On the way to Siem Reap, we can see Silk Farm discover the world of silk from the growing of mulberry trees to the production of silk fabrics. Afternoon, free at leisure.Day 6 : Siem Reap City Tour – Angkor Thom Visit Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. And then we carry on to Angkor Thom (the great Capital) with 9 Square Ki-lometers and were the last Capital of the Angko-rian Empire. Lunch at the temple. Afternoon, visit Banteay Srey (Lady temple ) loosely translates to “Citadel of the Women”.Day 7 : Siem Reap City tour Visit Ta Prohm (Jungle Temple) massive fig and Silk-cotton trees grow from the Towers and Cor-

ridors offering a Jungle atmosphere and then we are going to visit Preah Khan Temple – an explor-able monastic Complex. It originally served as a Buddhist monastery and school. Finish by lunch time. Afternoon start the tour to visit Floating Vil-lage (Tonle Sap Lake ) Cambodia’s Great lake, is the most prominent feature on the map of Cam-bodia. Day 8 : Relaxing day Free at leisure. Day 9 : Siem Reap – Kampong Thom Morning we departure to Kampong Thom enjoy the view of Sambor Prei Kuk Temple located at Sam Bor village, Sam Bor commune, Pra Sat Sam Bor District. Sam Bor Prey Kuk temple made of solid brick and some late-rite stone with sculp-ture decorated. Day 10 : Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham Depart to Kampong Cham. On the way, we can see Phnom Santok is a hill of 679 feet ( 207 m) elevation, which rises above the Tonle Sap river valley. Check in the hotel. Afternoon, we cycling to Koh Pen Island and across Bamboo Bridge is the longest bamboo bridge in the world, and is rebuilt every year once the rainy season passes and the Mekong subsides to reveal the sandy banks below. Day 11 : Kampong Cham – Kampot Depart from Kampong Cham to Kratie .On the way, we can see Phnom Bros Phnom Srey and then we carry on to Wat Nokor. We travel by public bus from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh, on the way we stop at Skun ( spi-der center ) to see spider , cockroach , cricket Arrive Phnom Penh by lunch time, having lunch in Phnom Penh and then we take private car to Kompot, arrive Kampot by 04:00 pm. Day 12 : Kampot City tour We are going to visit Salt Field, and then we carry on to the famous Phnom Chhnork caves is the most spectacular cave complex in the Kampot area. Lunch at Kep’’s town. Afternoon, go to the beach and swim. Back to the hotel and do cruis-ing tour along the fresh water river and sunset Day 13 : Kampot – Sihanouk Ville After breakfast at 09:00 am, We departure from Kampot to Sihanouk Ville. Afternoon, free at leisureDay 14 : Departure Day End of the trip, say good bye Cambodia.

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• Tip, Foods and Drinks not in meals

• Personal Expenses

• Flight Ticket.

• Accommodation: 13 nights in 3 star hotel.• Tour: City and Cyclo tour in Phnom Penh, City tour +

Cooking Class in Battambong, City tour in Siem Reap, Sambor Prey Kuk Temple Tour, City Tour in Kampng.

• Others: Transportation, Guide, Entrance fee, Meals.

Heart of Cambodia 14 Days from $2,869 AUD

Within 14 Days, the visitors may have a real experience in the very classic tour of Cambodia which range from Phnom Penh to Kampot. You can understand the historical background from taking city tour in Cambodia.

Day 1 : Siem Reap ArrivalMeet your local guide and check in the hotel, free at leisure, explore the old town. Day 2 : Temple Tour – Angkor WatAfter breakfast, start to see sunrise at Angkor Wat is visually architecturally and artistically breath-taking.Afternoon, we are going to see Angkor Thom ( the great Capital ) with 9 Square Kilometers and was the last Capital of the Angkorian Empire. Day 3 : Temple Tour – Preah Khan Tem-pleAfter breakfast at 08:00 am, visit the Banteay Srey loosely translates to “Citadel of the Women” which made of pink sandstone .Afternoon, we are going to see Preah Khan Tem-ple is a huge, highly explorable monastic Com-plex. And then we carry on to visit Neak Poan and the last we are going to Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. The temple con-sists of a single shrine located on one level and surrounded by a moat and enclosure laterite walls. Day 4 : Floating VillageMorning visit Kampong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the flood-plain of the Tonle Sap Lake. The villages are pri-marily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Kampong Phluk’s economy is, as one might expect, based in fishing, primary in shrimp harvesting.Day 5 : Siem Reap – Kampong Thom Morning we departure to Kampong Thom enjoy the view of Sambor Prei Kuk Temple located at Sam Bor village, Sam Bor commune, Pra Sat Sam Bor District. Sam Bor Prey Kuk temple made of solid brick and some late-rite stone with sculp-ture decorated. There are small temples made of brick and a temple at the west is made of late-rite stone. Day 6 : Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh After breakfast at 10:00 am, we departure to Phnom Penh, Free at leisure.Day 7 : Phnom Penh City Tour We start the tour to visit Toul Sleng Museum ( S-21 ) was the most secret organ of the Khmer Rouge regime to understand the background history. Finish by lunch time. Next, visit Royal Palace built by the Predecessors of King Norodom, then we carry on to Throne Hall

and Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha tem-ple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Day 8 : Phnom Penh – Kampot Depart from Phnom Penh to Kampot. Check in and free at leisure.Day 9 : Kompot city tour We are going to visit Salt Field, and then we carry on to the famous Phnom Chhnork caves is the most spectacular cave complex in the Kampot area. Look for the rock and stalactite formations at the entrance of the main cave in the shape of elephan’s or calf’s heads and pepper plantation. Lunch at Kep’’s town. Afternoon, go to the beach and swim. Back to the hotel and do cruising tour along the fresh water river and sunset Day 10 : Kampot – Sihanouk Ville After breakfast at 09:00 am, we departure from Kampot to Sihanouk Ville, after check in the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville ( Gold-en Sand Hotel )Day 11 : Relaxing dayFree at leisure. Overnight in Sihanouk Ville ( Gold-en Sand Hotel )Day 12 : Departure dayEnd of the trip. Say good bye Cambodia.

Inclusions

Exclusions• Foods and Drinks

• Tips

• Personal Expenses

• Flight Tickets

• Accommodation: 11 nights at 3 star hotel• Tour: Temple Tour and Boat Trip in Siem Reap, Phnom

Penh City Tour, Tour in Kampot, Day Tour in Sihanouk Ville.

• Others: Transportation, Guide, Entrance fee, boat, Cyclo

South of Cambodia 12 Days from $2,409 AUD

Explore the beauty of ancient city and temple in Cambodia. You may have impressed by its tragic past, inspired by its spectacular characteristic and captivated by its archaeological sites.

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Day 1 : Siem Reap ArrivalMeet your local guide and check in the hotel, free at leisure, explore the old town.Day 2 : Temple Tour – Angkor WatAfter breakfast, start to see sunrise at Angkor Wat is visually architecturally and artistically breath-taking.Afternoon, we are going to see Angkor Thom ( the great Capital ) with 9 Square Kilometers and was the last Capital of the Angkorian Empire. Day 3 : Temple Tour – Preah Khan Tem-pleAfter breakfast at 08:00 am, visit the Banteay Srey loosely translates to “Citadel of the Women” which made of pink sandstone .Afternoon, we are going to see Preah Khan Tem-ple is a huge, highly explorable monastic Com-plex. And then we carry on to visit Neak Poan and the last we are going to Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. The temple con-sists of a single shrine located on one level and surrounded by a moat and enclosure laterite walls. Day 4 : Floating VillageMorning visit Kampong Phluk is a cluster of three villages of stilted houses built within the flood-plain of the Tonle Sap Lake. The villages are pri-marily Khmer and have about 3000 inhabitants between them. Kampong Phluk’s economy is, as one might expect, based in fishing, primary in shrimp harvesting.Day 5 : Siem Reap – Kampong Thom Morning we departure to Kampong Thom enjoy the view of Sambor Prei Kuk Temple located at Sam Bor village, Sam Bor commune, Pra Sat Sam Bor District. Sam Bor Prey Kuk temple made of solid brick and some late-rite stone with sculp-ture decorated. There are small temples made of brick and a temple at the west is made of late-rite stone. Day 6 : Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham Depart to Kampong Cham. On the way, we can see Phnom Santok is a hill of 679 feet ( 207 m) elevation, which rises above the Tonle Sap riv-er valley. The summit can be reached either by climbing 809 steps, r via a paved road, 2.5 kilo-metres (1.6 mi) in length. Check in the hotel. Af-ternoon, we cycling to Koh Pen Island and across Bamboo Bridge is the longest bamboo bridge

in the world, and is rebuilt every year once the rainy season passes and the Mekong subsides to reveal the sandy banks below. This bridge is amazing! Day 7 : Kampong Cham – Kratie Morning depart from Kampong Cham to Kratie. On the way, we can see Phnom Bros Phnom Srey – a queen of Cambodia from long ago. And then we carry on to Wat Nokor. Afternoon, We are going to see fresh Dolphin is distinctive in that unlike the majority of species of dolphin which have a long nose and pointed features. They refer to the Irrawaddy Dolphin as’ half man, half fish’. Day 8 : Kratie – Cambodian - Lao Border After breakfast at 09:00 AM, we departure to the border of Lao. End the trip. Say good bye Cambodia.

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Exclusions

• Tip, Foods and Drinks not in meals

• Personal Expenses

• Flight Ticket.

• Accommodation: 13 nights in 3 star hotel.• Tour: City and Cyclo tour in Phnom Penh, City tour +

Cooking Class in Battambong, City tour in Siem Reap, Sambor Prey Kuk Temple Tour, City Tour in Kampng.

• Others: Transportation, Guide, Entrance fee, Meals.

Cambodia Mekong River 8 Days from $1,709 AUD

Within 14 Days, the visitors may have a real experience in the very classic tour of Cambodia which range from Phnom Penh to Kampot. You can understand the historical background from taking city tour in Cambodia.

Day 1: Siem Reap ArrivalMeet your local guide at the airport and check in the hotel. Free at leisure, explore the old town.Day 2 : Siem Reap – Banteay Chhmar Departure to Banteay Chhmar, on the way, we can see Silk Farm discover the world of silk from the growing of mulberry trees. And then we con-tinue to Banteay Chhmar is a commune in Thma Puok District in Banteay Meanchey province in northwest Cambodia. The massive temple of Banteay Chhmar, along with its satellite shrines and reservoir (baray), comprises one of the most important and least understood archaeological complexes from Cambodia’s Angkor period.Day 3 : Banteay Chhmar – Preah Vihea Morning depart to Preah Vihea Temple. Con-struction of the first temple on the site began in the early 9th century, both then and in the follow-ing centuries it was dedicated to the Hindu god Shivain his manifestations as the mountain gods Sikharesvara and Bhadresvara. Day 4 : Preah Vihea – Koh Ker – Beng Mealea – Siem Reap Depart to Siem Reap. On way visit Koh Ker, 140 km northeast of Siem Reap. The Khmer empire of 928 AD- 944 AD very unique period in the age of Angkor . Great views await the visitor at the end of an adventurous climb. And then we continue to Beng Mealea sprawling jungle temple covering

over one square kilometer. The temple is largely overrun by vegetation and less tourists, “ Lost temple” tree growing from a broken towers and galleries offer some of the best tree in temple. Af-ter we finish Beng Mealea, we go straight to Siem Reap. Day 5 : Departure day Free until go to the airport. End of the trip, say good bye Cambodia.

Ruin temple around Cambodian - Thai Border from $879 AUD

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Day 1 : Siem Reap ArrivalMeet your local guide and check in the hotel. Af-ternoon, we are going to see Ta Prohm ( Jungle Temple ) massive fig and Silk-cotton trees grow from the Towers and Corridors offering a Jungle atmosphere. Day 2 : Temple tour – Angkor ThomAfter breakfast at 08:00 am, we are going to visit Angkor Thom with 9 Square Kilometers and was the last Capital of the Angkorian Empire. And then we carry on to Preah Khan Temple is a huge, high-ly explorable monastic Complex.Afternoon, we carry on to Banteay Srey loosely translates to “Citadel of the Women” which made of pink sandstone .Day 3 : Temple Tour – Angkor WatAfter breakfast, start to see sunrise at Angkor Wat is visually architecturally and artistically breathtak-ing.Afternoon, we are going to see Angkor Thom ( the great Capital ) with 9 Square Kilometers and was the last Capital of the Angkorian Empire. End of the trip, say good bye Cambodia.

Short Break Siem Reap, Cambodiafrom $449 AUD

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Day 1 : Phnom Penh ArrivalMeet your local guide and check in the hotel. Af-ternoon, we start for the city sightseeing with cy-clo hotel along the river where you can see some French Colonial Old Building and continue to Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple (Wat). Your local guide will bring you along the river for sightseeing until you arrive FCC (Foreigners Correspondent Club), where you can have bars, restaurants, and shop. Day 2 : Phnom Penh City TourWe start the tour to visit Toul Sleng Museum ( S-21 ) was the most secret organ of the Khmer Rouge regime to understand the background his-tory. Finish by lunch time. Next, visit Royal Palace built by the Predecessors of King Norodom, then we carry on to Throne Hall and Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha Statues that were deco-rated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver. Day 3 : Departure day Free until go to the airport. End of the trip, say good bye Cambodia.

Short Break Phnom Penh, Cambodia from $419 AUD

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Day 1 : Siem Reap – Beng Mealea – Phnom Kulen National Park In the morning travel by vehicle Beng Mealea Village and then trekking local village across the rice field around more than 1 hour, we are arriving very ancient place that the people took the stone to built the temple from the quarry thousand years ago called Or Thmordab. After we are trekking up to the mountain and then we have picnic lunch at the only Or Thmordab temple. After lunch we will visit the temple and then we are trekking to the Anlong Thom Village. Day 2 : Anlong Thom - Phnom Kulen Na-tional Park – Siem Reap ( 18 km ) In the morning, we trek to Kulen National Park. We can visit Krobey Krab Temple and Sras Domrey, after that we trek to Waterfall, Lunch , After lunch we continue trek of the top of the mountain, we visit the big Buddha reclining, where is the most holy place and charming area for the local people who always coming for pray to get the happiness and water blessing from the monk and the Bud-dha and then Riverbed Carving of the Hindu god, where you can see Thousand Linga of carving stone under the river and then we are trekking down to the ancient road Preah Ang Chob back to Siem Reap by vehicle.

Special Trekking on Kulen National Park from $879 AUD

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Being notorious for eco-tourism as well as tranquil atmosphere, Lao’s always proved the country’s never-ending attraction towards the visitors.A big effort in maintaining the primitive images will absolutely create the unique experiences with every visit.

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Day 1: Arrive Vientiane – City TourArrive to Vientiane. Transfer to hotel for checking at noon, visit Patuxay monument, where you can climb the stairs to the roof for sweeping panoram-ic views of the city. Next, your tour takes you to That Luang, the holiest site in Laos.Day 2: Arrive Luang Prabang (B/L) Enjoy a guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane. Depart to Luang Prabang. Get to the heart of Luang Prabang for a visit be-fore checking in.Day 3: Luang Prabang – City Tour (B)AM: Your city tour begins with a visit to the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, where you will explore the history of Laos. Continue on foot to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, and Wat Sensoukarahm.End this morning’s tour a Wat Xieng Thong, Laos’ most photographed temple. PM: visit Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city.Then visit the Tradi-tional Arts & Ethnology Centre(note: closed on Monday). Then cross the Mekong for a short walk on the opposite side of the river.Day 4: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Wa-ter Fal – Cooking Class (B/D) Drive through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls Stop en-route to visit a small village. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Late

afternoon you will learn the secrets behind the delicious Lao cuisine with a cooking class from 17:00 to 19:30 at Tamnak Laos, then enjoy what you help create.Day 5: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Kamu Logde (B/L/D) After breakfast you will embark on a cruise up the Mekong River to the Kamu Lodge approximate-ly 3 hours. Continue upriver for another hour to reach the Kamu Lodge for lunch time. This after-noon, you may choose to participate in a variety of different activities. You will be rewarded with a very original Lao experience.Day 6: Kamu Logde – Luang Prabang (B)This morning you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast and the beautiful surroundings of Kamu Lodge. The boat departs around 09:00 for the return jour-ney to Luang Prabang. Your estimated time of ar-rival in Luang Prabang is 12:00.

Highlights of Laos from $1,325 AUD

6-day adventure through a landlocked country where rich cultural traditions are combined with stunning natural environs. Experience the local lifestyles from the wide array of activities available in Lao.

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• Accommodation: 5 nights at 3-star hotel • Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners • Activities: Vientlane city tour, Luang Prabang city tour,

Khuang Si Waterfalls, Cooking class, Pak Ou Caves, Kamu Lodge

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Day 1: Arrive Vientiane – City TourArrive in Vientiane. Transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit Patuxay monument, Laos’ version of the Arc de Triomphe, That Luang, the holiest site in Laos.Day 2: Vientiane – City Tour (B)Enjoy a guided tour to discover the hidden charms of Vientiane. Continue on to the nearby Wat Phra Keo, the Presidential Palace. Stop at Wat Simuang.Day 3: Vientiane – Luang Prabang (B)Enjoy a leisurely morning. Depart to Luang Pra-bang. Check in hotel during arrival. As the day comes to an end climb the 328 steps that lead to the top of Mount Phousi, where you will be rewarded with marvelous views of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, the neighboring mountain ranges, and the city buildings.Day 4: Luang Prabang – City Tour (B)Today, take a half-day guided tour of Luang Pra-bang, a UNESCO World Heritage Town. Start your city tour at the former Royal Palace, then the Na-tional Museum. Continue on foot to Wat Mai. Fin-ish the tour at Wat Xieng Thong.Day 5: Luang Prabang – Khuangsi Water falls (B) Short transfer through the Luang Prabang coun-tryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Stop en-route to visit a small village. You will have an opportunity

to learn about their traditions and culture. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.Day 6: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves – Kamu Lodge (B,L,D)After breakfast you will be transferred to the pier to embark on a cruise up the Mekong River from Luang Prabang to the Kamu Lodge. Along the way stop at the Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting. Continue upriver for another hour to reach the Kamu Lodge for lunch time. This after-noon, you may choose to participate in a variety of different activities.Day 7: Kamu Lodge – Luang Prabang (B)Return by boat to Luang Prabang, arriving in time for lunch.Day 8: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)Your private car and guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your de-parture flight.

Laos at A Glance from $1,495 AUD

This Laos tour offers a true ‘highlights of’ experience with plenty of time available for indepen-dent exploration of this enigmatic country.

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• Accommodation: 7 nights at 3-star hotel • Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner • Activities: Vientlane city tour, Luang Prabang city tour,

Khuang Si Waterfalls, Pak Ou Caves, Kamu Lodge• Others: Domestic airline tickets, entrance fees, English

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Day 1: Luang Prabang – Arrival (D)Arrival in Luang Prabang and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Your guide and private car will meet you at your hotel at 1630 for an evening during which you will see how the locals live. You will be transferred back to your hotel by 2100. If you prefer to stay out later then you can take a tuk-tuk.Day 2: Luang Prabang – Kuang Ki water-falls – Luang Prabang (B,L)Short transfer in to the countryside. 5km outside Luang Prabang. Enjoy a guided walk through the organic vegetable farm and learn all manner of trades, from thatched-roof making and basket-ry to noodle production and extracting the juice from sugarcane. Transfer for approximately 30 minutes to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Return to Luang Prabang this afternoon. Stop enroute to visit a small village which is home to one of the area’s many ethnic minorities.Day 3: Luang Prabang – Kamu Lodge (B,L,D)After breakfast, visit Luang Prabang’s the most photographed temple, Wat Xieng Thong. A short walk will then take you to Wat Xieng pier where you will embark on a cruise up the Mekong River from Luang Prabang to the Kamu Lodge. Along

the way stop at the Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting. Continue upriver for another hour to reach the Kamu Lodge for lunch. This after-noon, you may choose to participate in a variety of different activities.Day 4: Kamu Lodge – Luang Prabang- DepartureThis morning is at your leisure. Travel by boat down the Mekong to Luang Prabang, arriving in time for lunch.Upon reaching Luang Prabang, the afternoon is free for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

Luang Prabang Family Holiday from $925 AUD

Our Luang Prabang Family Adventure is the ideal Laos tour for kids and adults. Combining outdoor activities, cultural touring and an overnight trip to an eco-lodge this four day trip is fun for all ages.

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• Accommodation: 3 nights at 3-star hotel• Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners • Activities: Luang Prabang, Khuang Si Waterfalls, Kamu

Lodge • Others: Domestic airline tickets, entrance fees, English

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Day 1: Luang Prabang – Muang La (L,D)Depart Luang Prabang heading towards the remote province of Oudomxay (approximately 6 hours) including a picnic lunch. You will pass through the provincial capital; Oudomxay. Arrive at Muang La Resort in the late afternoon.Day 2: Muang La – Trekking to Phongsa-vanh (MLR4 – A) (B,L,D)This full day tour includes 5 hours of walking and a transfer of approximately 50 minutes. After breakfast, you will be driven for around 25 min-utes to the Nam Pak River before taking a small mountain road. Set off from the village climb-ing from the river alongside a mountain stream. Pass through rice fields and reach the Lao Loum village of Ban Phongsavan. Time for a well-de-served picnic lunch. Then, you follow a mountain trail overlooking the magnificent scenery. A fur-ther 2 kilometers takes you to the hidden temple of Wat Hoytinphabath.Day 3: Muang La – Meet The Ethnic Group of Northern Laos (MLR7) (B,L,D)This full day tour includes no ‘real trekking’, only walking through and between villages. Set off after breakfast to visit an entirely isolated Ikhos village. After lunch, you leave the village walk for approximately 45 minutes to the Hmong village of Ban Tauser. Return to the resort at the end of the day.

Day 4: MUANG LA - MUANG KHUA – NONG Muang La – Muang Khua – Nong Khiaw (B,L)After breakfast, you will be driven approximately 2 hours to Muang Khua. Here you will board a private longtail boat for a cruise down one of the most scenically beautiful stretches of river. In the late afternoon you will reach your destination of Nong Khiaw. Disembark and check in to your ho-tel on the banks of the Nam Ou River.Day 5: Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang by Boat ( Via Pak Ou Caves) (B,L)After breakfast travel down the Nam Ou River by private boat on your way to Luang Prabang. The cruise down the spectacular Nam Ou River will take roughly 3.5 hours and you will enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. Stop for a visit to the myste-rious Pak Ou Caves, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers.

Northern Laos Revealed from $2,475 AUD

Explore the incredible countryside and cultures of Northern Laos with this incredible five-day itinerary.

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• Accommodation: 4 nights at 3-star hotel • Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners • Activities: Luang Prabang, Muang La, Trekking to

Phongsavanh, Meet the Ethnic group of Northern Laos, Muang Khua, Nong Khlaw

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Day 1: Xieng Khuang - ArrivalArrive in to Xieng Khuang. transfer to hotel for check-in. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a city tour and visit the MAG Center in the town.Day 2: Xieng Khoang – Plain of Jard (B,L)In the morning you will journey through Phonsa-van and the Plain of Jars. Your trip will enable you to visit the 3 sites and also discover some local villages where you can observe local village life. Site 1, close to the town is settled at Thong Hai Hin and is the biggest site. Site 2 is at Hai Hin on Phou Salator, “Phou” in Lao means “Mountain”. End your tour at site 3 in Hai Hin Lat Khai. Site 3 is the most impressive with over 150 jars. Close to this site, you will visit Ban Xiengdi where there is a small monastery with Buddha images. On the way back, you will pass areas that were important battlefields during the American secret war.You can still see bomb craters from that time today. Lunch at a local restaurant in Phonsavan. In the afternoon, enjoy a half day trip to Muang Khoun. Then return to Xieng Khuang.Day 3: Xieng Khoang – Departure (B)After breakfast you have free time until you are transferred to the airport to fly on to your next destination.

Plain of Jars from $695 AUD

Explore one of the world’s unsolved mysteries with a visit to the Plain of Jars. Set in the eastern part of Laos, thousands of stone jars scatter across the area enticing visitors and historians to make conjectures about their origin. Wandering about the enigmatic jars is an experience like no other.

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• Accommodation: 2 nights at 3-star hotel • Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch• Activities: Xieng Khuang Plain of Jars • Others: Domestic airline tickets, entrance fees, English

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Day 1: Vientiane – Ban Kong Lor (L)This morning, meet your driver and guide in Vien-tiane. Lunch at a local restaurant. You will then leave the highway and enter the Phou Hin Poun NPA (National Protected Area). Once you arrive in the small town of Ban Kong Lor the rest of the day is at leisure to admire the views.Day 2: Kong Lor Caves – Thakhek (B)After breakfast you will take a short drive (5-10 minutes) towards the Kong Lor Caves. Upon en-tering the cave, board a long tail boat which will take you through the length of this spectacular cave along an underground section of the Hin Boun River before you see daylight again! Re-turn by boat, travelling ‘downstream’ through the cave, to Ban Kong Lor. The drive to Thakhek will take approximately 4 hours.Day 3: Thankhek – Savannakhet – Pakse (B,L)After breakfast, your guide will meet you to con-tinue your journey south. The drive to Savanna-khet takes approximately 1.5 hours.Before entering Savannakhet you will make a stop at the beautiful 16thCentury temple of That Ing Hang. Take a short tour of the architectural highlights. After lunch in a local restaurant it will be time to hit the road again for the drive to Pakse, which takes approximately 3.5 hours. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4: Pakse – Wat Phou – 4000 Island (B,L)After breakfast you will transfer 1 hour by road to Wat Phou. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Pass through the small town of Champasak. Continue south, stopping at the wood carving village of Ban Nong Bune. On arriv-al in the small Lao village of Ban Kiet Ngong you will have lunch in a simple local restaurant. Along the way, you will have stunning views of the Xe Pian National Park which is settled between Champasak and Attapeu provinces. After the el-ephant ride continue south to the 4000 Islands Region. Called “Sipandon” in Lao language.Day 5: Exploring 4000 Islands (B,L)Start with a short boat trip will give you the chance to spot the rare Irrawaddy Dolphin. Visit the impressive Lippi falls. Continue your explora-tion and ease in to the slow pace of life, observing locals and taking your time. Lunch will be includ-ed at a local restaurant. The final highlight in this area is the imposing Khone Papheng waterfalls, where you can take your time to admire the view. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.Day 6: 4000 Islands – Pakse (B)Retrace your steps to Pakse. This will take ap-proximately 2.5 – 3.5 hours, depending on which island you stayed on. You will be taken to the air-port in time for your onward flight.

Undiscovered Laos from $1,645 AUD

South of Vientiane - 6 Days 5 Nights An exploration of Southern Laos starting at the ‘Temple of the Footprint of Buddha’ and continuing south to experience Kong Lor Caves, Thakhek, Savan-nakhet, Pakse and then the 4000 islands.

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• Accommodation: 4 nights at 3-star hotel • Transfer: Private transfer throughout • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners • Activities: Luang Prabang, Muang La, Trekking to

Phongsavanh, Meet the Ethnic group of Northern Laos, Muang Khua, Nong Khlaw

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Day 1: Delhi Arrival Arrive Delhi, transfer and check in hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 2: Delhi After breakfast, we will take you for a local sight-seeing. You will visit the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, drive pass by Rashtrapati Bha-wan, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Tem-ple & Connaught Place. After visits, we will trans-fer you back to the hotel. Day 3: Delhi – Agra FortAfter breakfast, check out the hotel. We will drive you to Agra. On arrival at Agra, you will visit the Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb & Jahangir Mahal, Sikandra & Taj Mahal – the World famous monument amongst the Seven Wonders of the World and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer you to the hotel. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Agra. Day 4: Agra – Jaipur After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will drive you to Jaipur. Enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at your hotel. You can relax for some time. In evening, we will take you for visits of local market. Overnight stay at Jaipur.Day 5: Jaipur After breakfast, we will take you for a local sight-seeing. You will visit the Amer Fort, Panna Meena ka Kund, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort

& Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple). After this, we will transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur. Day 6: Jaipur – Delhi After breakfast, check out the hotel. You will vis-it the City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal & Sheesh Mahal. Then drive you to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 7: Depart Delhi After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will trans-fer you to Delhi International Airport for departure as per your flight timing.

Golden Triangle Tour from $1,520 AUD

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Day 1: Delhi Arrival Arrive Delhi, transfer and check in hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 2: Delhi – Leh After breakfast, we will transfer you to Delhi Air-port to board your flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh Airport, transfer you to the hotel. Check in at your hotel. Day 3: Leh – River Rafting – Chilling Depart you to Sumdo; the confluence with the Zanskar River and here you will meet your rafting crew. Have a few hours fun on the river. After raft-ing, we will drive you to village of Chilling, deep in the Zanskar gorge where you will enjoy staying with a local family for the night. Day 4: Chilling – Ridzong – Trek to Yangthang (11909 ft) Drive you back to Sumdo and then to Ridzong, where you will meet your trek crew and the po-nies/mules. The ponies will carry your baggage. You will take a short walk to visit the Nunnery School. You will walk down on a motorable track before joining a footpath following the Uleh river upstream, through a wooded valley with apricot and dog roses. You will cross a bridge, before a climb to reach Upper Yangthang. Day 5: Yangthang – Trek to Ule Phu (13484 ft) Today, you will trek ahead to the hamlet of Ule Phu. The first two hours in a northerly direction

has interesting erosion features, particularly pin-nacles with boulders precariously balanced. Overnight stay at tented Camp. Day 6: Ule Phu – Trek to Hemis Shuk-pachen Trek to Hemis Shukpachen. After sometime, a green meadow comes into view at the base of the Sermanchan La. The climb to the top gives you more excellent viewsDay 7: Hemis Shukpachen – Trek to Temisgam – Leh From the village, the trail reaches Konka La, “no name pass”. There is then a steep descent before contouring to the right, around the mountainside and climbing to the summit of Meptak La. We will drive you back to Leh. Day 8: Leh In afternoon, you will visit Druk White Lotus School.This educational community is a not-for-profit private institution, receives no public fund-ing and is totally funded by donations. Day 9: Leh – Delhi Transfer you to Leh Airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi Airport, we will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at your hotel. Day 10: Depart Delhi After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will trans-fer you to Delhi International Airport for departure as per your flight timing.

Ladakh Adventure Tour from $3,220 AUD

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• Domestic flight.• Accommodation : 5 star hotel• River Rafting for 02 pax • All meals while on trek • Trek equipments, Sleeping bags, Kitchen & Toilet

tent, Crampon, Permits wherever applicable, first aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder

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Day 1: Delhi Arrival Arrive Delhi, transfer and check in hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 2: Delhi – Ranthambore National Park After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will drive you to Ranthambore National Park. On arrival at Ranthambore, check in at your resort. Overnight stay at Ranthambore. Day 3: Ranthambore National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Overnight at Rantham-bore. Day 4: Ranthambore National Park – Jai-pur – Rajkot – Gir National Park You can go for another morning jungle safari at the national park. Later after breakfast, check out the resort. Depart to Jaipur Airport to board your flight to Rajkot. On arrival at Rajkot Airport, our rep-resentative will drive you to Gir National Park. On arrival at Gir, check in at your resort. Overnight at Gir. Day 5: Gir National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Day 6: Gir National Park – Rajkot – Delhi After breakfast, check out the resort. We will trans-fer you to Rajkot Airport to board your flight to Del-hi. On arrival at Delhi Airport, we will transfer you

to the hotel. Check in at your hotel. Overnight at Delhi. Day 7: Depart Delhi After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will trans-fer you to Delhi International Airport for departure as per your flight timing.

Ranthambore & Gir Wildlife Tour *Price is available on request.

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• Accommodation: Stay in 3 Star Hotel• All tours, sightseeing & transfers in well appointed car

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Day 1: Delhi Arrival Arrive Delhi, transfer and check in hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 2: Delhi – Jim Corbett National Park Drive you to Jim Corbett National Park. On arrival at Jim Corbett, check in at your resort. You can go for an afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Day 3: Jim Corbett National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Day 4: Jim Corbett National Park – Delhi After breakfast, check out the resort. We will drive you to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, we will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi. Day 5: Delhi – Ranthambore National Park After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will drive you to Ranthambore National Park. On arrival at Ranthambore, check in at your resort. Overnight stay at Ranthambore. Day 6: Ranthambore National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Overnight stay at Ran-thambore. Day 7: Ranthambore National Park – Jai-pur – Delhi – Jabalpur – Bandhavgarh National Park Transfer you to Jaipur Airport to board you flight to Delhi & from Delhi to Jabalpur. On arrival at Ja-balpur Airport, transfer to Bandhavgarh National

Park. Day 8: Bandhavgarh National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park. Day 9: Bandhavgarh National Park – Kanha National Park Drive to Kanha National Park. On arrival at Kanha, check in at your resort. You can go for an after-noon jungle safari at the national park. Day 10: Kanha National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon Jun-gle Safari at the National Park. Overnight stay at Kanha. Day 11: Kanha National Park – Tadoba National Park Morning depart to Tadoba National Park. On arriv-al at Tadoba, check in at your resort. Day 12: Tadoba National Park You can go for both morning & afternoon jungle safari at the national park.Day 13: Tadoba National Park – Nagpur – Mumbai Depart to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai Airport, we will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at your hotel.Day 14: Depart Mumbai After breakfast, check out the hotel. We will trans-fer you to Mumbai International Airport for depar-ture as per your flight timing.

Tiger Trails: A Wildlife Tour*Price is available on request

• Personal expenses, medical expense apart from first

aid, insurance, tips & gratuity

• Your personal clothing, backpack and trekking

shoes.

• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circum-

stances like flights delay/cancellation/hike in

fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any

emergency evacuation expenses

• Accommodation: 13 nights in 3 Star Hotel• All tours, sightseeing & transfers in well appointed car

as per the itinerary • Others: Guide, Transportation, Entrance fee.

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Mekong Cruise – Jayavarman CruiseThe majestic Jayavarman is considered the father in Heritage Line’s “family” of cruise ships. This vessel was named after Angkor’s most venerated king.

Inspired by the serenity and artistry associated with this great Khmer monarch, The Jayavarman’s design was also influenced by the French cruise liner Normandie, which launched in 1935. The Jayavarman marries the art deco charm of 1930’s France with the romance of Indochina.

With three-and-a-half decks, the Jayavarman is as spacious as it is beautiful. Guests can admire Khmer artifacts in the Henry Mouhot Lounge, mingle in the Club 1930 Bar, dine in the elegant Indochina Dining Hall, and recharge with spa treatments in the Apsara Spa. A Jacuzzi is located on the top Sun Deck, which offers spectacular views of the passing delta.

Cruise

Bassac Cruise

Discovery cruises at the heart of the Mekong deltaDiscover the Mekong delta over one night or more on board small, authentic wooden cabin cruisers. The Bassac were all built according to tradition in the delta, the first one actually once was a rice barge, and all are small enough to take you to the greener areas in the delta and put you in touch with life along the Mekong’s banks.Allow us to take care of you. First, we’ll welcome you into your cabin, then present you with freshly cooked and baked meals. On our board, you will taste some classic Vietnamese dishes as well as Mekong delta specialties.Venture with us on an excursion into rice fields or a coconut forest, then experience nightfall on the river before spending the night in your cozily appointed cabin. In the morning, wake up on the river and have a leisurely continental breakfast while we are under way towards your destination.The Bassac, at the heart of the Mekong delta.

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Pandaw Cruise

Emperor Nha Trang Day Cruise

The cruise was inspired by the luxurious life of Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor. Emperor Cruises’ purpose is to bring you the experience of being treated as kings and queens, indulging in services such as music, fine arts, architecture, culture, cuisines, history, and outdoor activities where everything is all included.Our fleet includes two unique itineraries: the Nha Trang Discovery Cruises and the Sunset Cocktail and Dinner Cruises. We guarantee departure ev-eryday, no matter what the number of passengers are. And if luxury is your language, then we speak the same language. At the end of this year, we will also launch the Overnight Cruises, with 8 all-ensuite cabins with ocean views and private balconies.

We have sixteen beautifully crafted Pandaw ships in operation that we built ourselves - plus our first coastal ship the Andaman Explorer. Each ship, hand finished in brass and teak by traditional craftsmen, are in themselves objects of great beauty.

The secret of our success is that on our ships, whilst luxury and comfort are discreetly present, it is the colonial character and friendly atmosphere that predominate. All our Pandaws have ultra shallow drafts and can travel to remote areas, which would be unreachable by other vessels, let alone overland.

Mekong Eye Cruise

Song Xanh Cruise

Song Xanh Sampan – A unique authentic private Sampan!

Song Xanh Sampans are designed for travelers who are looking for Private Cruise experiences in the Mekong Delta. Five very unique and authentic Sampans are fully equipped with beautiful bamboo and rattan furniture to create a very charming atmosphere. Operated as private charter cruises for individuals, couples and families with children, each sampan will carry a charming rowing boat (“Xuong”), nicely designed for a deep exploration of the delta through numerous small canals and arroyos along the journey.

Explore the beautiful countryside of the Mekong Delta and relax on our boat while you can see the colorful floating markets and taste some local fruits at a floating house. Our fleet of luxurious river cruisers consists currently of three types of boats to cater your needs — the spacious and comfortable Mekong Eyes with 15 cabins, our fleet of Dragon Eyes, luxurious 2-cabin cruisers for a more private Mekong Delta river cruise and the private Gecko Eyes house boats with only one cabin each.

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Ginger Cruise

Heritage Line considers its boutique vessels to be part of a family. In Halong Bay, we operate three stunning crafts, known collectively as the “Three Sisters”. The eldest sister is the Ginger, elegant and serene. She welcomes guests on an intimate journey through one of nature’s true marvels.

The Ginger features wood-paneled lounges, shimmering silks and Indochine-style furnishings. With just ten cabins, the Ginger is an intimate junk to explore Halong Bay. Guests can rise before dawn and take a Tai Chi class on the Sundeck; join the friendly kitchen staff in a Vietnamese cooking class; and swap stories on plush sofas in the boat’s cozy bar.

Halong Phoenix Cruiser

The Halong Phoenix Cruiser team has started operating cruises in Halong bay since 2005. Now, Halong Phoenix Cruiser owns 2 wooden cruises with 10 cabin and 14 cabins following the semi-classic Western Style. Owning our boats allows us to be in control of operations, quality and safety. In addition, Halong Phoenix Cruiser is more than concerned about protecting Halong Bay natural beauty as well as the culture of its inhabitants. We intend to minimize the negative impact if tourism while maximizing it positive impact. For the incessant effort during 10 years, Halong Phoenix Cruiser is an award winning tour operator. For 5 years in a row, from 2009 to 2013, we won the Guide’s ‘’Best tourism products and services’’ award. Our qual-ity of services, of catering, of our cruisers facilities, and of our Halong tour itineraries are consistently recognize by both voters and customers on the largest wordwide travel site TripAdvisor. We are very proud to be the winner ‘’Cetificate of Excellent’’ from 2012 – 2016.

Orchid Cruise

Orchid Cruises are the leading of luxury 5* cruises level in Ha Long Bay and we are the BRAND NEW cruises in Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay with the highest level of ship’s friendship environment and finest cruises to exceed your highest expectation about Ha Long Bay cruises. As the higher regulation of the local authority on board, we are the first cruise company that organized the cruise throughout Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay – Bai Tu Long Bay with the most highlight of this beautiful and wild route. Joining with us, you absolutely have chance to discover untouched area with less travelled route which other cruises could not offer to you. Orchid Cruises has 14 most luxury cabins with the professional crew will provide you the best services as yours highest expectation of the cruise in Ha Long Bay plus untouched area of Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.

Pelican Cruise

Discovering a Natural Wonder such as Halong Bay at its best requires the highest standards in terms of services.

When talking about the best Ha Long Bay cruise recommendation, you should not miss out Pelican Ha Long Cruise – A new cruising company launches its services to offer a pioneering new generation of vessels with both uncompromising quality and safety standards.

When it comes about discovering the magic of Ha Long Bay, tourists’ expectations are those of a luxurious and safe experience in order to admire the most relaxing way the archipelago’s tremendous scenery.

As for the luxury standards, Pelican Ha Long Cruise while 3 similar Pelican boats, each of 22 cabins. Including bar and restaurant and a sun-deck will provide guests luxurious and 4-star experiences.

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TONKIN CRUISE

Experience the magical landscape of Ha Long Bay aboard one of Tonkin Cruises’ premiere boats. Since our launch in 2011, Tonkin Cruises has grown to become one of Vietnam’s leading cruise companies and experts in the Ha Long Bay area. Our overnight cruises offer the opportunity to escape the crowds and experience a quieter side of the Bay without the heavy price-tag. It is our mission to not only ensure that guests experience the majestic beau of the Bay in luxury, but to also uphold genuine respect and concern for the local environment and communities. With luxurious accommoda-tion, excellence in service, and a passion for the outstanding values of Ha Long Bay, Tonkin Cruises are proud to provide an unforgettable vacation.

Oasis Bay Cruise

Oasis Bay Cruise is fully equipped with the most advanced and upgraded technology. The Oasis Bay Cruise offers 18 four-star standard cabins accommodating a maximum of 36 passengers. Each cabin is designed with supreme so- phistication, is furnished with all necessary amenities to make sure the utmost comfort and is appreciated with stunning view through large windows. The perfect itinerary will take you travel without missing any famous sightseeing spots in Ha Long Bay.To be more exciting, you are also taken part in many activities such as kayak, swimming, cooking demonstration, karaoke, Free outside Jacuzzi cannot be found in other cruises.

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Brochure validity: This brochure was printed on 1st July 2016 and is valid until 30th September 2018. Please note that the content of this brochure is subject to alteration without notice. Please check with your travel agent for up to date prics, availability and information before confirm a bookingDeposit & full payment: A non-refundable deposit of $200AUD per person is required upon confirmation of your booking. Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. If you fail to pay by the due date we reserve the right to cancel your booking and retain your de-posit. If you make a booking less than 30 days prior to departure, full payment is due immediately. We are not responsible for any changes made by supplier to the balance due date and prices are not guaranteed until payment has been made in full and documents have been processed and issued to you. Prices: All pricing is in Australia Dollar and subject to change. “From” price represent land only base on twin share basicLiability disclaimer: Vietnam Travel and Cruise is not re-sponsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, de-lay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or down-grading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest, must be covered by the clients. Vietnam Travel and Cruise will make every effort to recoup any losses from the service providersCancellation: All cancellation must be received in writing. Cancelation will be subject to following fees – A cancelation fee of $300AUD or 25% of total booking is applied for cancelation made 60 days before departure date. 50% of total booking is applied for cancelation made from 15 – 30 days before departure date. Less than 14 days before departure date, 100% payment is non- refundable. Amendment: Amendment fees are not applied unless a third party charged Vietnam Travel & CruiseTravel documents: Travel documents will be issued af-ter final payment have been received and normally will be 3 weeks prior to departure.

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