24390 – Mr. Nilesh x 8 // Vietnam -revised plan

DAY 1: HANOI – ARRIVAL – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (L/D) – VIA HIGHWAY

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, greeted by guide and driver then transfer to Halong Bay-  the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006 via express way. Upon arrival in Halong, check in the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating houses and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the cruise, enjoy cooking demonstration before having dinner. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose. You will have stationed English speaking guide on board.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BR) – VIA NORMAL WAY 

You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, transfer back to Hanoi via normal way. Check in hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Please note:

• Normal check-in time at hotel is 14:00/15:00. Early check-in is not included.
• Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included

DAY 3: HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC – FLIGHT TO DANANG (B)

Have breakfast at hotel then check out. A 90km driving south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”.

Further discovery in  Ninh Binh will be continued by visiting Bich Dong Pagoda. Afternoon drive back Hanoi, on the way, stop to visit Hoa Lu, the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi.

Head to airport to take flight to Danang. Upon arrival, pick up by driver only and check in hotel. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 4: DANANG – BA NA HILLS – DANANG (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Ba Na hills and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Reach the French-inspired hilltop resort, we visit the Old Villas, French Stable, and Tinh Tam Garden with our English-speaking guide for a walk down the hills’ memory lane. Admire the lush vegetation and the rich terrains of Truong Son mountain that stretches to the East Sea from the iconic Golden Bridge. Just a few steps away from the village stands the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the 27-meter high Buddha statue. See an impressive facade of traditional Vietnamese architecture when we visit the pagoda. Next, head to Loc Uyen Garden and Quan Am Pavilion for a walk through well-manicured landscapes that serve as gorgeous backdrops for photoshoots. We reach Nui Chua Peak, marvel at the natural reserve’s beauty and remember to snap a photo or two.

Our next stop will be the Fantasy Park, an amusement park inspired by French chateaus and palaces. Hop on a rollercoaster and make it a memorable one by getting our pictures taken while riding. Have fun with exciting rides fit for all ages. For our last destination, drop by Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple for a glimpse of Vietnam’s Buddhist culture. Tour the temple complex, where a 9-story pagoda and teahouse sit 1,487 meters above sea level.

Please note: Wax Museum entrance fee (USD 5/pax), Debay Wine Cellar entrance fee (USD 5/pax for Silver ticket, including 1 glass of wine, or cocktail, or fruit juice), coin games at Fantasy Park are not included in the entrance ticket, joining them will be at your own account.

Go downhill by cable car and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 5: DANANG – FREE TIME AT LEISURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Today is your free time at leisure. No services provided. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 6: DANANG – HOI AN COCONUT VILLAGE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check out. Transfer to Hoi An.

In the morning, we transfer to visit Cam Thanh water coconut village. Here we will learn how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat and explore the now tranquil coconut-palm flanking the waterways. We also learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. Back to hotel to check in (normal check in time 14:00 PM).

Afternoon, transfer to Hoian Town. You take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses or listen to folk music of Central Vietnam at old club-houses. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoian a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day.

Optional cost for LANTERN BOAT – flower garland releasing : USD 10/ pax

Hoian is exceptionally spectacular at night. As the sun sets, the pedestrian-friendly streets turn into a sparkling display of colorful lanterns while folk dance and live music performances electrify the atmosphere. Local people love releasing flower garlands on the Hoai River when the sun is down. According to the local cultural concept, each of the flower garlands and colored lanterns is a prayer for health and good things, to eliminate all sorrow and suffering. Not just observing, we can soak up the decorations of the light party. Here, we take a boat trip of 15 minutes in the shimmering space like a fanciful picture with hundreds of flower lanterns floating on the water surface and get to release the flower garlands your own, wishing for good luck to the family and loved ones. Another suggested interesting activity (at your own cost) is joining in Bai choi – a traditional Vietnamese game, or just enjoy shopping at the Night market.

Back to hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 7: DANANG – FLIGHT TO SAIGON – FREE TIME AT LEISURE (B) 

Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport with driver only (no guide) to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, also called as Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnam.

Upon arrival, welcomed by the driver only and transfer to the down town. Check in your hotel (normal check in time is 2pm).

DAY 8: SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS – DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then drive to Cu Chi Tunnels – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Return to Saigon.

Transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

Please note: Normal check-out time at hotel is 11:00/12:00. Late check-out is not included.

Tour Cost & Hotel Details

5 star Hotel
INR 83,000 /- Per Person on Double sharing Basis * 6=INR 4,98,000 /- for 6 Adults
INR 63,000 /- per child without extra mattress / Bed * 2 = 1,26,000 /-
Total : INR 6,24,000 /- for 6 Adults & 2 Kids

+ 5% TCS

Optional / Additional 

ð If we book 2 units of The Level Family Two Bedroom in Meliá Danang Beach Resort, the total surcharge is USD 990 + 5% tcs

ð We can change cruise to Indochine Lan Ha Cruise (4 Junior Suite) with the surcharge is USD 650 in the total, others keep unchanged

Total Cost for 4 rooms at all Places : INR 7,70,000 /-+5% TCS

Mr. Pathak & Family : 3,85,000 /- + 5% TCS = INR 4,04,250 /- 
Mr. Gangrade & Family : INR 3,85,000 /- + 5% TCS = INR 4,04,250 /- 

Payment Schedule : 

• 9th April : INR 1,50,000 /- per Family
• 19th Apr : INR 2,54,250 /- per Family

Cancellation Policy : 

• 9th Apr – 19th Apr : 25% of Package cost
• 20th Apr – 25th Apr : 50% of Package cost 
• 26th Apr – 27th Apr : 75% of Package cost
• After 28th Apr : Non Refundable

Hotels & Room Category

• 30th Apr : Halong Bay : Lan Ha Cruise (4 – Junior Suite) 
• 1st May : Hanoi : Grand Vista Hanoi Hotel – 4 Deluxe Room
• 2-5th May : Danang : Melia Beach resort Danang  – 2 units of The Level Family Two Bedroom
• 5th May : Hoi An : Bay Resort Hoi An – 4 Deluxe Heritage King
• 6th May : Ho Chi Minh : Sofitel Saigon Plaza – 4 Superior Room

Land tour package includes:

• • Hotel accommodation based on DBL/ TWN sharing room with daily breakfast
  • Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast; Br-Brunch; L- Lunch; D-Dinner
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
  • Transportation by vehicle (16 seats car – Ford Transit or similar) with A/C as per program
  • Local English speaking guides in Vietnam
  • Bottles of mineral water on tour day
  • Visa Charges
  • Tips to Driver & Guide

Excludes

• Single Supplement; Early check-in and late check-out; Hotel/Room upgrade
• Tips, drinks, personal expenses and any services not mentioned in the program
• Lunch  & Dinner
• All Optional Tours
• All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
•  Insurance fees
• Any other meals other than specified above.
• Any other sightseeing other than mentioned above
• Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above

Airfare & Flight Details : 

1 . VJ 910 U 30APR BOMHAN HK8 0040 0710 O* TU
2 . VJ 1527 W 02MAY HANDAD HK8 2015 2135 O* TH
3 . VJ 631 L 06MAY DADSGN HK8 1540 1705 O* MO
4 . VJ 883 Z 07MAY SGNBOM HK8 2005 2340 O* TU

Fare : Economic Fare : INR 43,300 /- Per Adult // INR 42,000 /- per Child

Please Note :-

•  High Season Surcharges Applicable during Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
• 1 USD = INR 85. The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
• The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. We are not holding any air seats and hotel bookings at this point of time
• Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. Alternate room category, hotels and air bookings may attract extra cost
• Above price is not applicable during Convention Period, High season, Festivals or Fairs. Surcharge may be applicable
• Hotel Check Inn Time 1500 Hrs Early check in and late check out subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change
• For Security Deposits, Credit card copy is required at the time of hotel check in. Prevailing rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of payment