Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Cruising Ha Long Bay by Huong Hai Junk

Cruising Ha Long Bay by Huong Hai Junk is the best way for those who want to explore as much as possible this spectacular scenery of the World Heritage site. A stunning cruise to most of the beautiful karst islets, comfortable accommodation and delicious seafood with champagne served on board will be surely your unforgettable experience.

Huong Hai Junk on Halong Bay, Ha Long travel Day 1: Hanoi- Halong - Huong Hai Cruise.
8:00 AM: Transfer to Halong city for boat cruise on the Bay, stop on route to admire the landscape picture, you might take picture of buffalo boy. Embark on Huong Hai Junk, check in registration. Boat screw will greetings you special seafood lunch with welcome drink, boat cruise around the bay to visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titov beach. There is ample time for swimming and sunbathing (weather permitting), as the Huong Hai anchors for a night in the Bay. Enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner in the beautiful restaurant before retiring for the night to the comfort of your cabin
Optional: Swimming at night you can have a chance to see phosphorescence
Stay overnight on Huong Hai Junk
(L, D) Huong Hai Junk on Halong Bay, Halong Travel: Bed room

Day 2 Halong- Huong Hai Cruise - Hanoi
After breakfast, you can relax on deck to enjoy the beauty atmosphere of the bay, boat passing the most beauty of karsts islets like Man’s head island, Tortoise Island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat, Bai Tu Long bay. Have lunch on the boat return to Ha Long wharf for private car transfer back to Hanoi. Tour fishish at your hotel
(B, L)

Tour price

(in US dollar, per person, twin share)

Group sized Standard Class Deluxe Class Kayaking
1 pax 95 127 +30
2 pax- 5 pax 75 105 +15
6 pax up ward 70 100 +12
Single Supplement +15 +12
Shutle bus (Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi) +20 +20
Private transfer (Hannoi- Halong- Hanoi) +130 +130

* Note: This is private & sample tour, you may go with full details above or we can modify to fix your way travel.

Monday, April 28, 2008

Ba Vi National Park

Ba Vi National Park

Price: $27 - 134 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Hanoi, Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi
Duration: 1 day/0 night
Depart from: Hue
Return to: Hue
Ba Vi National Park, 48 kms west of Hanoi, covers an area of 7, 377 ha on a range of high mountains. The park is famous for its rich and diverse flora and fauna comprising tropical and subtropical species. Wandering about the forest, you seem to live in a fairyland surrounded by cloud-capped mountains and roaring waterfalls. Climbing up to the top of the mountains, you will find a temple dedicated to the Tan Vien God and can take an enthralling bird’s-eye view of the surroundings.
The primeval rain forest of Ba Vi National Park boasts a wide range of flora and fauna. This is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and is easily accessible. We depart Hanoi for the one and a half-hour drive to Ba Vi. After lunch we visit a Temple dedicated to the God of the Jungle. There will be time to relax in these tranquil surroundings before starting our journey back to Hanoi

Class

Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)

1

2

3-5

6-9

Cost/pax

124

45

76

27

Mai Chau 2 Days Trip

Mai Chau 2 Days Trip

Price: $115 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
This trip to the Northwest highland of Mai Chau offers a balance of cultural and physical activities set amongst some northern Vietnam’s stunning natural landscapes. We trek for one and a half days through villages in Mai Chau and overnight in a White Thai village where we have opportunities to observe the local lifestyle of these minority people. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau (L, D)
We depart Hanoi and head west towards Hoa Binh city where we stop for refreshments and visit Hoa Binh hydro station built in the 1980s. Leaving Hoa Binh, we drive towards Mai Chau valley, about another two hours away to White Thai village of Poomcong. Enjoy the stunning views while lunching on tasty local dishes cooked by the White Thai girls of the village. Afternoon we walk to the surrounding village. Our hosts for this evening will be the White Thai minority people. In sampling these peoples hospitality, we find out a little more of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange following the evening meal. Tonight’s accommodation will probably be a little more rustic than you would be used to.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Hanoi (B, L)
Following breakfast we embark on a lovely walk to Lac village and Van village. As we walk we will encounter the local villagers going about their daily business tilling the fields, logging or herding the buffalo. We enjoy lunch in Mai Chau before we drive back to Hanoi. Visit Muong village in Hoa Binh before tour finish at your hotel in Hanoi.
Tour Price starting from $ 115

Trip includes:
  • Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi
  • Homestay at stilt house
  • English speaking tour guide
  • All meals as mention in the program (B- breakfast, L- Lunch, D- dinner)
  • All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary

Trip excludes:

  • International flights
  • International departure tax
  • Visas and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
  • Others meals & drinks
  • Admission fees during free time
  • Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • All other service not made on the written form
Scenery of Mai Chau







Ba Be National Park Homestay

Ba Be National Park Homestay

Price: $57 - 230 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Babe National Park
Duration: 2 days/1 night
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
This trip will brings you unforget moments, boating along the river lakes, cave visiting, and the life style of ehtnic Tay, Hmong and Nung peoples who continue to maintain their traditional lifestyles and survive by fishing the lake as they have done for centuries.
Highlights: Boating, cave visiting, sightseeing and home stay at hill tribe village.
Day 1: Hanoi - Ba Be (L, D)
Depart for Ba Be National Park, passing through the mountainous region of Tonkin - Thai nguyen. There are superb landscapes with the rice fields and tea plantation in terrace, the paddle wheels in bamboo on the two sides of the river. Upon arrival at Cho Ra, take a boat on Nang river that slips in a cultivated country before penetrating in a landscape of chalky cliffs whose flank are characterized by small wild gardens, where hang the lianas and its long roots in quest of earth. Then enter into the Puong Cave. The river flows, making up a wonderful site where you can enjoy the stalactites on foot of this pothole. Continue going by boat to Pac Ngoi - a village of Tay ethnic. The Tay lives on fishing, rice and corn cultivation. Their stilt houses with the thatched roofs disperse in the austere surrounding landscapes. Have dinner and overnight at the inhabitant.
Day 2: Boating - Return Hanoi (B, L)
More canoeing then breakfast served by the lakes, swimming. Short break for a visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Thai Nguyen city before have lunch on road. Arrive in hotel by 5.30 p.m.

Class

Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)

1

2

3-4

5-6

7-8

Cost/pax

230

133

99

67

57

*Note: The tour is sample, you may go with above all details or we can modify to fix your way travel. Please contact us for further information.
Trip includes:
  • Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi
  • Accommodation at stilt house in hill tribe village
  • All meals as mention in the program
  • Fully escoted English speaking tour guide
  • Boat cruise on the river
  • All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary

Trip excludes:

  • International flights
  • International departure tax
  • Visas and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi
  • Other meals & drinks
  • Admission fees during free time
  • Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • All other service is not made on the written form
Scenery of Ba Be Lake




Back to DMZ (De-militarized zone) Tour

Back to DMZ (De-militarized zone) Tour

Price: $195 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Hue - DMZ zone
Duration: 1 day/0 night
Depart from: Hue
Return to: Hue
During Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. This makes a Demilitarized Zone of five km each from the river. However during the war, the Southern area of DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including: Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dong Ha Town, Rock Pile. Last but not least, you will have a chance to visit Ethnic minorities’ people in the Central of Vietnam. Back to your hotel late afternoon.
What to take
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, spare film, flash light, drinking water and comfortable walking shoes.
Tour Price starting from $ 195

Hanoi Stop Over

Hanoi Stop Over

Price: $82 - 324 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Travel Around Hanoi
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Hanoi
Welcome to the Hanoi capital. A city of lakes and full of charm. The center of Vietnamese culture, and economy. The Hanoi Stopover tour is designed for those who are either on a business trip to Hanoi or leisure travel to the charming capital of Vietnam. The package gives visitors an overview of the beautiful major tourist attractions in Hanoi as well as an orientation tour for visitors to get used to the Vietnamese people in the fist few days arrival in the country.

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Meet on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in.
Evening: Water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: Hanoi (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Full-day guided Hanoi City Tour: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole months of October - November) and Residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, built in the 11th century as Vietnam's first university, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, Quan Thanh temple, Tran Quoc pagoda. Explore the old quarter during a 1-hour cyclos ride. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3: Hanoi - Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure.

Class

Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)

1

2

3 - 4

5 - 6

7 - 9

10 - 15

Single Supplemental

223

133

112

93

87

82

39

262

150

140

125

119

114

59

288

158

145

133

128

122

78

324

189

170

150

151

146

85

Ho Chi Minh City - King's Island Golf Resort - Ho Chi Minh City

Price: Upon Request
Route: Ho Chi Minh City - King's Island Golf Resort - Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City
Return to: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (B)
Our representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer to the city for hotel check in. Free at your own leisure. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Golf Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Vietnam Golf and Country Club for golfing. Vietnam Golf & Country Club is the first International 36-holes golf club in Vietnam and is widely regarded as Vietnam’s Premier Golf and Country Club. Play a round of 18 holes and we drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
Your golfing tour comes to an end today and you will head back to the airport for your onward travels. End of service.

ACCOMMODATION IN HO CHI MINH CITY

First Class: Rex Hotel, Grand Hotel, Majestic Hotel
Deluxe Class: Legend Saigon, Renaissance Riverside
Luxury Class: Caravelle Hotel, Sofitel Plaza


Friday, April 25, 2008

Vietnam Scenic Golf Tour (12 days/11 nights)

Price: $1610 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat - Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Ho Chi Minh City
A 12 days golf tour exploring some of Vietnam's finest golf courses in Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Da Lat & Hanoi. This golf tour allows you the opportunity to play on Vietnam’s scenic golf resorts. Sightseeing tours to visit the mystical Halong Bay or the ancient charming Hanoi City will be a highlights of the tours.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Arrival (B)
Our representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer to the city for hotel check in. Free at your own leisure. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Golf Tour (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Vietnam Golf and Country Club for golfing. Vietnam Golf & Country Club is the first International 36-holes golf club in Vietnam and is widely regarded as Vietnam’s Premier Golf and Country Club. Play a round of 18 holes and we drive you back to Ho Chi Minh City. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat (B)

Morning free at leisure and then we transfer you to the airport to take short flight to Da Lat - Located about five thousand feet above sea level, Da Lat enjoys a cool climate ideal for golfing. Dependant on arrival time and day light hours, a few holes of twilight golf should be possible before dinner. Overnight at the Sofitel Da Lat.


Day 4: Da Lat Golfing (B, L)
This morning is spent at Dalat Golf Palace. After a successful round of golf, we hope you’ll be ready for an afternoon exploring the small town, including a tour to visit the Buddha Monastery. Free at leisure. Overnight in Dalat
Day 5: Dalat - Phan Thiet (B, L)

After breakfast we drive down from Dalat to the Beach Resort at Phan Thiet, stopping half way for lunch. Afternoon Check in at the Novotel Hotel situated on the Beach adjacent to the South China Sea, and overlooking the Ocean Dunes Golf Club.
Free at your own leisure for the rest of day.

Day 6: Golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club (B)
Enjoy an early morning round of golf at the one and only and finest course designed by Nick Faldo. You can play one more round in the afternoon and then you will be free at leisure in on of the best beach in Vietnam.
Day 7: Phan Thiet - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Today, you will take the day off to relax and unwind. Go to the beach and soak in the rays. Transfer back to Saigon. Stay overnight in Saigon.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi (B)
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to take 2 hour flight to Hanoi. Check-in hotel in Hanoi and then we will take a sightseeing tourto visit its landmarks. One hour cyclo trip around Hanoi's Old quarter and enjoy the traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi - King's Island Golf Resort (B)
Enjoy a round of golf in one of the finest golf resort - King's Island Golf Resort in the morning and later come back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Golf Courses included in tour cost:
Course : King's Island Golf Resort

Day 10: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Today, you will take the day off to visit Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wonderous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottos and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottos beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.


Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)

Wake and have breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take a sampan to visit Luon Cave and return to the boat. Have lunch before disembarking and a van will pick you up at the pier and transfer you back to Hanoi. Visit Dong Trieu ceramic and pottery village on the way. Arrive in Hanoi at 04:00 pm. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.


Day 12: Hanoi Departure
Free at leisure until transferring to the airport for departure flight. End of service.

Class

Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)

1

2 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 8

9 - 12

13 - 18

Single Supplemental

1960

1930

1890

1840

1750

1610

530

2254

2190

2100

1920

1810

1730

640

2970

2810

2720

2630

2515

2395

713


Vietnam Grand Golf Tour

Price: $1755 (included taxes & service charge)
Route: Hanoi - Halong -Cu Chi Tunnels - Da Lat - Muine - Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 13 days/12 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (B)
Our representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we travel to the King's Island Golf and Country Club - the first golf course ever built in North Vietnam is an exclusive golf and recreational resort, incorporating two 18-hole golf courses consisting of Lake Side and Mountain View, club house facilities. We spend 1 round of 18 holes at Lakeside course which was designed by American Golf Course Architect, Robert McFarland, who has been involved in designing championship golf courses around the world including Mission Hills California. Nature herself has created a superb setting for this very challenging 6,454 Yards, Par 72 course. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L, D)

Today we depart for Halong Bay, we go through the scenic countryside. The wonderous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting five hour cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.


Day 4: Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Transferring to the airport to take 2 hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City - still fondly referred to as Saigon by the locals, "The Pearl of the Orient" still retains a charm reminiscent of its French-European heritages like Notre Dame Catholic Church, City Hall or Post Office in the midst of rapid commercialization of the country's busiest city. The city promises an endless fascination for tourists wanting to explore Vietnam's rich 4,000-year history.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Golfing - Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf in the morning at the East/West golf course in the Vietnam Golf and Country Club followed by an afternoon visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat (B)
Morning free at leisure and then we transfer you to the airport to take short flight to Da Lat - Located about five thousand feet above sea level, Da Lat enjoys a cool climate that doesn't burn the sensitive bent--or wear out golfers. Dependant on arrival time and day light hours, a few holes of twilight golf should be possible before dinner. Overnight at the Sofitel Da Lat.
Day 7: Golfing in Da Lat (B, L)
This morning is spent at Da Lat Golf Palace. After a successful round of golf, we hope you’ll be ready for an afternoon exploring the tiny town, including a tour to visit the Buddha Monastery. Free at leisure. Overnight in Da Llat.

Day 8: Da Lat - Phan Thiet (B, L)
After breakfast we drive down from Da Lat to the Beach Resort at Phan Thiet, stopping half way for lunch. Afternoon: Check in at the Novotel Ocean Dunes Hotel situated on the Beach adjacent to the South China Sea, and overlooking the Ocean Dunes Golf Club. Free at your own leisure for the rest of day.

Day 9: Golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club (B)
Enjoy an early morning round of golf at the only and finest course designed by Nick Faldo. You can play one more round in the afternoon and then you will be free at leisure in on of the best beach in Vietnam

Day 10: Golfing at Ocean Dunes Golf Club (B)
Today, you will challenge another golf round but in different direction. If you do not like, take the day off to relax and unwind. Go to the beach and soak in the rays.

Day 11: Phan Thiet - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

It’s time to head back to Ho Chi Minh City - 200km from Phan Thiet. If there’s space in your bag, embark on a shopping expedition – Ho Chi Minh City is a shopper’s paradise. Overnight at hotel.


Day 12: Golfing at Vietnam Golf and Country Club (B)

After breakfast, we return to Vietnam Golf and Country Club to play the alternative course. Either East or West. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Ho Chi Minh city "The Pearl of Far East". Overnight at hotel.


Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Free at leisure by your own until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight. End of service

Class

Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)

1

2 - 3

4 - 5

6 - 8

9 - 12

13 - 18

Single Supplemental

1755

-

-

-

-

-

-

2070

-

-

-

-

-

-

2450

-

-

-

-


 
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