NATURE-BLESSED VIETNAM: SOUTH TO NORTH

Special Design for You NATURE-BLESSED VIETNAM: SOUTH TO NORTH 8D7N OVERVIEW Vietnam is rapidly developing but holds onto the charming traditions and culture which make it such a fascinating holiday destination. History has left its mark on Vietnam by way of Chinese, French and American influence. To meet the nature loving ethnic minorities of the highlands, to experience the quiet inside of pagodas, or to breathe the vivid noise of Vietnam’s historic metropolis Saigon that is once again starting to become \"Paris of the East\" is an experience of its own. The picturesque landscapes of the Mekong Delta in the south, the most stunning scenery with forested limestone karsts of Ninh Binh, the marvelous Ha Long Bay in the north are waiting to be discovered. And in some cities, especially in Saigon and Hanoi, the distant charm of the French colonial empire seems still hidden behind the many old city mansions and in the tree–lined avenues. 1

VISITING DESTINATIONS Highlights Hanoi • Explore the endless energy of “The Pearl of the Far East” Ha Long Saigon Ninh Binh • Discover the unique tunnel in Cu Chi the world at Cu Chi Ho Chi Minh City • Experience floating life on Mekong river My Tho • Explore the culture, history and the colourful Old Quarters • Visit Trang An – an ecological tourist site with many amazingly nature blessed caves • Set sail on Ha Long Bay – an UNESCO World Heritage Site 2

ITINERARY DAY DAY TOUR INCLUSION Day 1 Saigon Arrival Guide Day 2 Saigon City tour & Shopping Breakfast & Guide Day 3 Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon Breakfast & Guide Day 4 Saigon – Cu Chi – Hanoi Breakfast & Guide Day 5 Hanoi City Tour & Shopping Breakfast & Guide Day 6 Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi Breakfast & Guide Day 7 Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi Breakfast, Lunch & Guide Day 8 Hanoi Departure Breakfast & Guide DETAILED PROGRAM DAY 1 SAIGON ARRIVAL Guide Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Saigon, you will be DAY 2 warmly welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for Guide check-in and rest. Overnight in Saigon. Breakfast SAIGON CITY TOUR & SHOPPING DAY 3 You will start the morning city tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace Guide (Ex-Presidential Palace) which was built in 1962 and is well-known as an Breakfast outstanding example of 1960’s architecture, Center Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral (to watch the French architecture buildings built during the French colonial times. In the afternoon, you will continue Saigon shopping tour at big shopping malls for the international brands and high quality Vietnamese brands, Saigon Square (for International brands made in Vietnam clothes, this is where local people go to buy), and Ben Thanh Market – a symbol of Saigon. After this last destination, you can go back to hotel or enjoy at the market as it is center-located and get back to the hotel on your own. There are many halal restaurants nearby the market, there is one very good bar right on the left of the market (OMG bar) and all the good restaurants are around with 1-2-3 dollars by taxi you can reach from the market. Back to hotel. Overnight in Saigon. SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON Depart Saigon for My Tho (located in the heart of the Mekong Delta). Upon your arrival in My Tho, take a boat on the Mekong River and its multiple canals to Ben Tre. Visit a coco candy factory where you can taste 3

DAY 4 the unique local specialties. After enjoying honey tea and fresh tropical Guide fruits in a local garden, enjoy a short local coach drive before a very Breakfast romantic sampan through a water coconut forest to return to your big boat. Back to Saigon for relax. Overnight in Saigon. DAY 5 Guide SAIGON – CU CHI – HANOI Breakfast Take a visit Cu Chi tunnels – an immense network of connecting underground tunnels used by Vietnamese Revolutionary army during the DAY 6 anti-American resistance war with over 200km long and 12m deep. The Guide tunnels served as hiding spots, communication and supply routes, Breakfast hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. You will be well guided to discover this DAY 7 amazing tunnel with unforgettable feelings. Guide Breakfast Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Hanoi. Arrive at Noi Bai Lunch airport. The guide and car welcome and transfer you to hotel for check-in and relax on your own. Overnight in Hanoi. HANOI CITY TOUR & SHOPPING Pick up and transfer to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex – an important place of pilgrimage for all Vietnamese. View outside of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – where embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh is preserved. Continue to Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts – built in the style of Vietnam's ethnic minorities, surrounded by verdant and peaceful gardens, One Pillar Pagoda – first built in the 11th century, of wood on a single stone pillar resembling a lotus blossom, symbol of purity, rising out of a sea of sorrow. Next place to visit is Museum of Ethnology – one of the must-visit destinations in Hanoi, which gives an insight into Vietnam's diverse culture of the 54 ethnic groups. The sightseeing goes on to Hanoi Opera House, the largest European-style theatre in Vietnam. It was built by the French in 1911 and renovated in the late 1990s. This magnificent and appealing artwork carries special history and architecture value and remains as one of Hanoi’s cultural centers where art shows, cultural activities and other international events usually take place. Transfer to shopping malls with international brands and high quality Vietnamese brands, some big shops with Made in Vietnam clothes where local people are regular; lacquer workshop (great traditional Vietnamese handicraft products). Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI Pick up and transfer to Hoa Lu – the ancient citadel of 3km2 – to visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh dynasty (968- 980), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le dynasty (980-1009). Continue to have a boat ride in Trang An – an ecological tourist site where the rowing boat brings you through many amazingly nature blessed caves and rice fields. Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi. HANOI – HA LONG – HANOI Prepare your energy and your camera for a long day to the famous World Heritage site. Depart from Hanoi in the morning and arrive at the scenic Ha Long Bay area around noon. From here you will board a charming 4

DAY 8 traditional wooden junk for the afternoon cruise. The mystical landscape Guide is where over 3,000 limestone rock islands with sheer vertical sides and topped with thick jungle vegetation rise out of the emerald sea. The wind, Breakfast rain and sea have carved out dramatic caves and grottoes in some of the islands that can be explored. Many have been named after the shape of the rocks such as Stone Dog, Incense Burner (Dinh Huong) and Fighting Cock (Ga Choi). At the core of the islets, you will visit a wonderful grotto named Thien Cung (Heavenly Residence Grotto) before returning to Ha Long pier. Disembark at Ha Long pier and return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi. HANOI DEPARTURE Free on your own until check out time at 12:00 PM. Transfer to airport to come back your home. Goodbye Vietnam and hope to see you soon. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation offer for this trip is subject to availability and based upon request, and is of similar hotel categories. PLACE 5 star 4 star 3 star SAIGON HOTEL EQUATORIAL CENTRAL PALACE SILVERLAND CENTRAL HANOI THIEN THAI HOTEL SHERATON HANOI ADAMAS HOTEL PACKAGE PRICE 5 star HOTEL TYPE 3 star 1,877 4 star 1,480 PERSON IN GROUP 975 1,554 774 (USD/person) 805 812 604 653 642 452 1 pax 623 490 421 2 pax 559 460 361 3-4 pax 530 399 331 5-6 pax 522 370 323 7-10 pax 351 362 156 11-15 pax 192 16-19 pax TBA TBA 20 pax up TBA Supplement for Single room Supplement for domestic flight (SGN-HAN) 5

Note • Validity for travelling from 01 May to 31 August 2017 • Prices are subject to change without prior notice • The domestic airfare is subject to change depending on the time you book • Depending on the weather, road and/or river conditions, flight schedules, room availability or other reasons beyond our control, the tour program might need small adjustments when necessary • The suggested tip is US$ 3.00/person/day for guide/driver if you feel satisfied with their service Tour Services Inclusion • Hotel accommodation based on sharing twin/double rooms with daily breakfast • Traditional boat cruise on Ha Long Bay • Meals as indicated on the program • Private (A/C) transfers and transportation on tours • Sightseeing and entrance fees on tour • English speaking guide as indicated on the program • Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus Tour Service Exclusion • VIP greet and meet service at the arrival airport • Vietnam visa processing service • Meals, drinks and other personal expenses • International and domestic flights • Tipping/gratuities • Payment transfer fee • Others not mentioned in the itinerary TERMS&CONDITIONS Child Policy for land tour F.O.C, maximum 1 child per room • Child from 0-5 years old (sharing all services) 50% adult’s rate, maximum 1 child per room • Child from 6-11 years old (sharing bed with parent) 75% adult’s rate, maximum 1 child per room • Child from 6-11 years old (with extra bed) 100% adult’s rate • Child from 12 years old up Child Policy for airfare 10% airfare of adult • Child under 2 years old 75% airfare of adult • Child from 2 to under 12 years old 100% adult fare • Child from 12 years old up F.O.C Policy To be informed upon request Supplement charge All bookings requested for the period of national holidays, New Year or Christmas Day will be added 30% on the above rates. Cancellation Policy All confirmed land tour services whether canceled, amended, postponed, delayed or similar will be treated under the company’s cancellation policy: 10% of full amount • Between 60 and 45 days prior to departure 30% of full amount • Between 45 days and 35 days prior to departure • Between 34 days and 15 days prior to departure 50% of full amount 6

• Between 14 days and 07 days prior to departure 100% of full amount All issued airlines tickets whether changed, canceled will be treated under the company’s cancellation policy: USD 5/ticket • Change during normal season USD 25/ticket • Cancellation during normal season USD 40/ticket • Change/Cancellation during Vietnamese New Year period PERSON IN CHARGE CUSTOMER INFORMATION • Name: • Name: • Company: • Position: • Email: • Email: • Tel/Viber: • Tel/Viber: • Skype: • Skype: • Travel date: • Group size: • Code: OFFICES IN VIET NAM 83A Tran Quoc Toan, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi M 19-06 Central G7arden, 225 Ben Chuong Duong, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City t. +84 4 3942 6585 f. +84 4 3822 8008 e. [email protected]