CULTURAL GEMS OF VIETNAM

CULTURAL GEMS OF VIETNAM
Main destination: Saigon - Hoian
Departure: Saigon
Finish: Hoian
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    Day 1: Sai Gon Arrival 

    We offer you our warmest welcome. Our tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for checking in. Enjoy the rest of day at your leisure.

    Day 2: Cu Chi tunnels by speed boat/ Street food on scooter (B/L/D)

    Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels in style by speedboat, beating the crowds. Enjoy a light breakfast on the river, tour the tunnels with a guide, have lunch by the water, then head back to Saigon. At 17:00, your Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter will begin. Explore the vibrant streets of the city, sample delicious local dishes, and experience the lively nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 3: Saigon – Can Tho Bassac cruise (B/L/D)

    Our driver takes you to Can Tho to board the Bassac Cruise. After check-in and a welcome drink, enjoy lunch as the boat cruises along the Hau River.

    In the afternoon, visit a local village or enjoy a short bike ride. Return for sunset views and dinner on board. The boat anchors on the Mang Thit River for the night.

    Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Be – Saigon (B/L) 

    The boat cruises to Cai Be early in the morning. After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful small boat ride through canals and visit local handicraft workshops. Disembark around mid-morning and transfer back to Saigon by car.

    Day 5: Saigon – Hoian (B)

    Our car will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. 

    Day 6: Hoian walking tour (B/L)

    Start your day with a guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, exploring its blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, and artisan shops. Enjoy lunch with local dishes like Cao Lau or Mi Quang.

    Day 7: Hoian Cycling tour (B/L)

    Cycle to Cam Thanh Village for a basket boat ride through tranquil canals, then head to Tra Que Vegetable Village for a hands-on farming experience. After a relaxing foot massage, learn to make Banh Xeo and enjoy your creation for lunch. Finish with a bike ride back to your hotel, full of unforgettable experiences.

    Day 8: Ba Na hill (B/L)

    Our guide and driver will take you to Ba Na Hills. Ride the world’s longest cable car with scenic views of Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and more. After lunch, visit the Golden Bridge supported by giant hands and explore the Fantasy Park. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

    Day 9: Free (B)

    Free day at your leisure.

    Day 10: Departure (B)

    Enjoy your breakfast before heading to the airport for departure flights.

    Tour Inclusions:

    • 9 nights 4 star accommodation
    • Private transportation throughout the trip 
    • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 2 dinners
    • Touring with English-speaking local guide.
    • Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times.
    • Domestic flight: Saigon – Da Nang
    • Mekong cruise on Basac  
    • Vietnam E-visa 

    Tour Exclusions:

    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • International flights with airport and departure taxes
    • Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry…)
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips for guide, driver, boat crew & hotels’ porters
    • Meals other than those mentioned above
    • Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above.
    • Early check-in/ Late check out

    Trip Notes:

    – Travelers are highly recommended to purchase Travel Insurance upon commitment of the booking in case of force majeure. Travel Insurance covers such costs as emergency and medical evacuation, hospital fees, property loss, etc. which could possibly happen during the trip.

    – Rooms at hotels are available only from 1400 on arrival day till 1200 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.

    – The itinerary may subject to change depending on weather conditions and the local situation.

    – Reservations during peak times such as Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays may be subject to supplementary charges.

    – If any proposed service is not available at the time of booking, we will try to find alternative and similar option and minimize changes to the program.

    – Domestic flights may subject to change or reschedule before departure date

    – Vietnam Travel and Cruise is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay 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 downgrading 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 providers.

    Booking condition:

    Payment:

    – A Deposit of AUD$300 per person is required upon confirmation of your booking. This deposit is non-refundable.

    – The balance 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 deposit.

    If you make a booking less than 30 days prior to departure, full payment is due within 48 hours.

    Cancellation: Any cancellations must be made in witting.

    – Cancellation fees apply to all cancelled reservations. The fee is determined by the date written cancellation received by Vietnam Travel and Cruise.

    – Cancellation more than 30 days – Loss of deposit

    – Cancellation at 30 or less days – 100% of total booking cost

    Special conditions: Depending on airlines, hotels, cruises’ cancellation policies, the above conditions may be modified.

    Claims and refunds for unused services

    No refunds or exchanges can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the client.

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