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6 days, 5 nights
Most people visiting Vietnam set their sights on the north and southern tip of the country when they embark on their Vietnamese adventure and there is good reason why. Starting with a full-day tour of Hanoi with all its museums and temples gives us a good introduction into the country’s rich history. Next, we relax on our own private wooden junk in enchanting Ha Long Bay as we meander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, before heading south to bustling Ho Chi Minh City. As well as immersing ourselves into city life here, we also venture out to the Mekong Delta to cruise along the Mekong River and if we are feeling brave enough – we crawl in the labyrinth of the war-era Cu Chi Tunnels which were created by the Vietcong during the American War.
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, we are greeted and transferred to our hotel. Time permitting, we embark on a city tour of this exciting hub to get to grips with Hanoi’s history. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and it is steeped in culture and history. We include some of the highlights such as the Temple of Literature which was built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university; Hoan Kiem Lake which translates to ‘Lake of the Restored Sword’ which is linked to a mystical story; and Ngoc Son Temple which sits in the middle of this famed lake. We round our exploration off with a cyclo tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter which is filled with both French and Chinese influences.
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Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi
Departing from Hanoi, we leave the city life behind as we head to Ha Long Bay which is 160 km from Vietnam’s capital and takes about two and a half hours to reach. Here we board a traditional wooden junk as a mode of transport to enjoy this magical place. Cruising through the Gulf of Tonkin in style and into Vietnam's enchanting frontier, we reach Ha Long Bay. This destination is renowned for its sublime scenery. We set sail into the Bay for our four hours unforgettable cruise in a stunning setting of limestone islands, clad in jungle and scattered across the emerald waters. There is the possibility to swim and kayak around the area’s tiny beaches depending on the weather. Lunch is served on board.
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B/L/D
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Hanoi
Day 3
Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast at the hotel, we spend the morning continuing our exploration of more of the capital’s sites that makes Hanoi such a historical and cultural hub. We visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays, Fridays and throughout October and November for maintenance) and his former residence to discover more about this much admired revolutionary leader. We then continue to the One Pillar Pagoda to learn about Vietnam’s Buddhist origins, before visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum, also known as the Army Museum. We then transfer to Hanoi Airport to head south for our domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at this cosmopolitan city we transfer to the hotel. Lunch and Dinner are at a local restaurant.
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B/L/D
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Ho Chi Minh City
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi
We depart after breakfast and drive 70 km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City passing picturesque rice fields and rubber plantations to the peaceful countryside to visit the labyrinth of the war-era Cu Chi Tunnels. This amazing complex of underground tunnels were created by the Vietcong during the American War and if we are feeling brave enough, we can try to crawl through a section of them. Afterwards we head back to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the afternoon on a sightseeing tour. Our expedition takes us to the History Museum (closed on Mondays. If Day 4 falls on a Monday, visit the War Remnants Museum); the former Presidential Palace; the Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace; the beautifully preserved French colonial Central Post Office and stunning Notre Dame Cathedral. Lunch and dinner are at a local restaurant.
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B/L/D
Accommodation
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 5
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta
After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, and head to the tranquil and rustic escape of the Mekong Delta aptly named as ‘Vietnam’s rice basket’. Taking about two hours to reach My Tho, we stop on the way to visit the Buddhist Vinh Trang Pagoda. My Tho is a prosperous town of 170,000 inhabitants in the Mekong Delta and it is famous for its extensive orchards and immense rice paddies. Here we hop on a boat to explore this picturesque setting and cruise along the Mekong River passing lush vegetation and snaking canals. We also visit a local orchard on one of the islands and once our rural adventure is complete, we head back to Ho Chi Minh City. Lunch and dinner are at a local restaurant.
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B/L/D
Accommodation
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time to spend at our leisure until we transfer to Ho Chi Minh City International Airport for our departure flight.
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Ho Chi Minh
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Hanoi
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- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services/ assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability;
- Accommodation in sharing twin/ double;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the program (food only)
Not Included
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: USD1.50 per person per day;
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Asian Trails reserves the right to charge a supplement to all guests if Tourism Authorities eventually decide to increase the fees applied to cruises in Ha Long Bay;
Payment and Cancellations
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to release all services in case of payment default.
- Intermediate bank charges and fees are the responsibility of the client.
- Cancellation policy: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees will apply:
• Between 30-15 days prior to departure - 25% of total price
• Between 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of total price
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RESERVATIONS
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
CONFIRMATIONS
All reservations are confirmed by return with the up-dated booking status within 2 working days. Due to occasional delays in communication with more remote destinations, it may take a few days longer to get confirmation.
RATES AND AVAILABILITY
All rates are quoted in RMB and are subject to change without prior notice. Inclusions and exclusions in the tour packages are indicated at the end of each itinerary. Commonly our package tour rates include accommodation, transfers, certain meals, and other tour related services. Domestic or international airfares are included where mentioned. Our tour itineraries do not include visa fees and expenses of a personal nature. The validity of our rates is November 01, 2018, until October 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified.
SERVICES
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
DELIVERY FEES
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
PAYMENT
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
Our bank account details are:
Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行：中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name：ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名：北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3259 6908 9747
账 号：3259 6908 9747
Swiftcode : BKCH CN BJ 110
For itineraries operated outside China
Account Name：BEIJING GLORY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE CO, LTD.
账 户 名：北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
开 户 行：兴业银行三元桥支行
CHILD POLICY
For children aged between 2 and 11 years following rates will apply:
- Child in shared adults’ room with extra bed will pay 80% of the total package price
A maximum of two children per party is granted such a discount. Besides this general policy, specific conditions may apply case by case.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellation of confirmed reservations, following general cancellation charges apply :
- Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival : 20% of the total amount
- Between 15 and 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of the total amount
- Less than 7 days prior to arrival : 100% of the total amount.
Special conditions apply for cruises, beach resorts as well as for some of the boutique and landmark hotels. Expeditions and specific products may have different conditions.
Domestic and international air tickets are non-refundable once issued. You are obliged to pay full airfare (inclusive of any tax and fuel surcharge) of any cancelled tickets based on the contract rate.
PROGRAM CHANGES
We reserve the right to re-arrange the order of any tour program, to cancel or substitute elements of any tour itinerary without notice, when local conditions require such changes. All itineraries depending on domestic flight confirmations are subject to changes.
Any increase in taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the authorities will be advised as soon as we are informed of them, and they will be added to the invoice.
Flight and train details mentioned in our itineraries are for indicative purposes only.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This agreement, its contents and all related documentation sent over to the customer/tour operator are strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any third parties.
COMPLAINTS AND IRREGULARITIES
We consider complaints as valuable feedback to improve service delivery levels. We request that service delivery failures or customer concerns, be reported during the customer’s stay, to one of our representatives. It is the aim of the company to solve any irregularity on the spot. The company reserves the right to refuse to take action on perceived irregularities submitted to the company 14 days after the customer returns back home.
FORCE MAJEURE
During the term of this agreement, neither party shall be in default of its obligations to the extent that its performance is delayed or prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, bankruptcy of a vendor, strikes and other labor disturbances, acts of war, or civil disturbances, or other equivalent or comparable events.
INDEMNITY
The client agrees to indemnify and to save A Trails – Daocheng from harm and against all damage or injury (including death) to property or person(s) resulting from intentional or negligent acts or omissions from their respective officers, employees, agents, contractor or subcontractor in connection with the performance of this agreement.
LEGAL NOTE
This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China (and/or applicable in relation to the country it is legally represented) for the time being in force and the parties agree to submit any dispute arising between the parties under this agreement to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the respectable Arbitration Institute, Office of the Judiciary applicable at the time of submission of the dispute to arbitration and the conduct of the arbitration thereof shall be under the auspices of the specific Arbitration Institute accordingly.
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LIABILITY
We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, all transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. The Company is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural and disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour. Acknowledgment and confirmation of the above-mentioned conditions is active, once clients participate in one of the provided services via us. The itinerary of the excursion, package and/or tour cannot be altered or changed without prior permission from us. We cannot be held liable if you amend the excursion and its content in your brochures or give wrong descriptions to clients that are travelling.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING AUTONOMOUS REGIONS IN CHINA
The Company is not responsible for any last-minute closure of specific regions or tourism sites caused by decisions taken by local or national authorities to restrict access hereto. We will provide alternative itineraries where necessary and reduce cancellation fees to a minimum, however, such imposed closures are beyond our control and constitute a case of force majeure.
The areas concerned include but are not restricted to : The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, minority regions in Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Travel breaks down borders and brings people together: The nearly 900 million people who travel every year make the sector one of the biggest in the world, a major employer and a key element in the global economy. But this has its downside, too: increasing pollutant emissions from the tourist traffic, loss of coastlines and other landscapes through excessive building development and sexual exploitation of children are just some of the negative consequences of the growth in global tourist travel. In order to minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones, our Corporate Responsibility Strategy focuses on four prime issues:
- We increase efforts to ensure that children and adolescents in tourist areas are protected against sexual exploitation, one of the worst forms of abuse of young people today.
- We promote fair working conditions and sensibly service provider partners to social and environmental concerns.
- The supply and saving of clean water is a further key issue.
- We develop our own projects to meet the growing threat posed by climate change. Indeed, helping counter the adverse effects of global warming is one of the biggest challenges faced by the world tourist.