Inclusions
- Pre-approval letter for getting visa on arrival
- Hotel pick-up and return by new air-conditioned minivan
- Accommodations (twin/double/triple share), check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00
- All entrance fees
- Boat trip in Mekong Delta
- Mineral water
- Meals specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Stationed English speaking tour guides
- Bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap) – 13 hours, air-conditioned, modern, spacious, comfortable 40 seats buses, with tinted window glass, curtains. Option of exchange bus ride to flight is available at extra USD195 per person
- Flight ticket (Siem Riep – Luang Prabang), 20 kg checked baggage, seven kg hand baggage
- Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price if request separate bed
- Join in a group tour of maximum 10 people
Exclusions:
- Vietnam Visa stamp fee USD25 (paid to the Visa office at Tan Son Nhat airport)
- Visa to Cambodia USD35 (paid at the border)
- Visa to Laos USD30 (paid at the airport)
- Compulsory dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec surcharge will be advised and added by Hoi An Express
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- All International air tickets arrival/departure
- All others services not mentioned in inclusion
- Surcharges may apply on public holidays - you will be advised of this before traveling
Travel Dates:
2018
- April: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- May: 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
- June: 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
- July: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- August: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
- September: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
- October: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
- November: 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
- December: 3, 7,10, 14, 17
Itinerary:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival
Pick-up and welcome at the airport with the transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe
4* option: VISSAI SAIGON HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior
Day 2: Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating market (BL) - by minivan
The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we will take a boat cruise to visit Cai Be Floating Market. The floating market is one of the most interesting and exciting attractions in the Mekong Delta. At the floating market, you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and local commodities. We will stop over at a local house where we can see how they make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-pop corn and rice wine. Leave Cai Be for Tan Phong Islet where the maze of shady creeks will surely fascinate you. You will have a chance to spend time, enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits. Have a traditional lunch at a local home, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant Ear Fish’. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe
4* option: VISSAI SAIGON HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Tour (BL) - by flight
Start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels stretching over 200 km. Cu Chi became legendary during the 1960's in playing a vital role in the Vietnam War by allowing Viet Cong (communist guerillas) to control large rural areas, just 30 to 40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City.
After lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant, we will visit some famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City such as: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Thien Hau Pagoda. Return to hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe
4* option: VISSAI SAIGON HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior
Day 4: HO CHI MINH CITY – Siem Reap (B) – by bus
Pick up and transfer to bus station for ride to Siem Reap. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.
3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL – Superior
4* option: SOKHA ROTH HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: SOKHALAY ANGKOR RESIDENCE AND SPA - Deluxe
Day 5: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom) (BL)
We spend a full day to visit the well-known Temples of Angkor Archeological Park.
Wake up early at 05:00 am to witness the beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm. Then back to hotel for breakfast and continue the tour to visit:
- Southern Gate of Angkor Thom
- Bayon, late 12th century
- Baphuon, middle of 11th century
- Phimeanakas, early 11th century
- Northern & Southern Khleang, beginning 11th century
- Terrace of the Elephants, end of 12th century
- Terrace of Leper King, end of 12th century
- Angkor Wat, first half of 12th century
- Ta Prohm, early 13th century;
Overnight in Siem Reap.
3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL – Superior
4* option: SOKHA ROTH HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: SOKHALAY ANGKOR RESIDENCE AND SPA - Deluxe
Day 6: Siem Reap – Free Day (B)
This day you are free to discover Siem Reap on your own. Overnight in Siem Reap.
3* option: CITY RIVER HOTEL – Superior
4* option: SOKHA ROTH HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: SOKHALAY ANGKOR RESIDENCE AND SPA - Deluxe
Day 7: Siem Reap – Luang Prapang (B) – by flight
Free time at leisure until the time to transfer to the airport for your flight to Luang Prapang. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Luang Prapang.
3* option: VILLA LAO WOODEN HOUSE – Deluxe
4* option: VILLA SANTI HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: LUANG PRABANG VIEW HOTEL – Superior
Day 8: LuangPrabang – PakOuCave – KuangsiWaterfall (BL)
After breakfast, embark on a two hour cruise in a long-tail boat on the Mekong River and visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. En route, typical Laotian villages are barely visible behind thick foliage. Wooden canoes bobbing by the shore attached to bamboo poles can be seen everywhere while floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Arrive at Pak Ou and explore the sanctuaries which consist of two large caves. Both repositories house thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimetres to two meters in height. Returning to Luang Prabang by car.
After lunch, drive south to one of Luang Prabang’s most picturesque sights, the Kuang Si waterfall. On arrival, take a leisurely hike through the national park towards the Kuang Si waterfall. For the more adventurous, continue to the top of the main waterfall where you may choose to swim in a large pool. Transfer back to your hotel by private vehicle. Free time to explore the colorful night Bazaar. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
3* option: VILLA LAO WOODEN HOUSE – Deluxe
4* option: VILLA SANTI HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: LUANG PRABANG VIEW HOTEL – Superior
Day 9: Luang Prabang - City Tour (B)
If you’re able to wake up before dawn (05:30am) to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight dating back generations in Laos. Optional walking through the morning market where all local products are being sold, watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast.
(If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).
After breakfast, start your visit to the Royal Palace, which is now a National Museum and houses the precious exhibits that used to be possessions of the former Laos Royal family. (Open from 8:30am to 11.30am and from 1.30pm to 3.30pm daily except on Tuesdays) Continue with the exploration of the main Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang including; Wat Visoun, a 16th century temple which serves as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, built in the early 19th century temple and Wat Xiengthong, a 16th century temple which epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture.
Take the opportunity to interact with the monks at the Wat Mai temple before ending the day with a climb of 328 steps to the top of Phousi Hill. Where you can watch the sun set over Luang Prabang town and the two rivers and forested hills which form its natural borders. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
3* option: VILLA LAO WOODEN HOUSE – Deluxe
4* option: VILLA SANTI HOTEL – Deluxe
5* option: LUANG PRABANG VIEW HOTEL – Superior
Day 10: Luang Prapang - DEPARTURE (B)
Free time until the time to transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Conditions
Valid from Aug 5, 2018
Expires Dec 17, 2018
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Bookings recommended within 10 days of purchase. Deal valid for one person on a twin share/single basis, as specified on coupon. Bookings must be made at least 45 days in advance. Inclusions: pre-approval letter for getting visa on arrival, hotel pick-up and return by new air-condition minivan, accommodations (twin/double/triple share), check-in time: 2:00, check-out time: 12:00, all entrance fees, boat trip in Mekong Delta, mineral water, meals specified in the itinerary, Stationed English speaking tour guides, bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap) – 13 hours, air-conditioned, modern, spacious, comfortable 40 seats buses, with tinted window glass, curtains. Option of exchanging bus ride to flight is available at extra USD$195 per person, flight ticket (Siem Riep – Luang Prabang), 20kg checked baggage, 7kg hand baggage, Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price if request separate bed,. Join in a group tour of maximum 10 persons. Exclusions: Vietnam Visa stamp fee USD25 (paid to the Visa office at Tan Son Nhat airport), Visa to Cambodia USD35 (paid at the border), Visa to Laos USD30 (paid at the airport), compulsory dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec surcharge will be advised and added by Hoi An Express, tips and gratuities, travel insurance, personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc. all international air tickets arrival/departure, all others services not mentioned in inclusion. Please provide your copy of passports and international flight tickets when booking. Travel insurance recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cash back. Not to be used with other offers.
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