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Manchester
Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon
Min Age : 25
Max People : 10

Introduction

Group name 13D12N-Saigon-Hoian-Hanoi-Sapa-Halong Code 211213015606
Version 1 Sales consultant Sales team
Group size 2 – 25 pax(s) Validity 01 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023

Destination

Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon

Departure

Manchester

Departure Time

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Dress Code

Sport casual

Itinerary

1
Day 1

 Day 1: SAI GON ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Our tour guide will meet and greet you upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City – formerly Saigon, the city located on the right bank of the Saigon River. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city, the greatest port, and the commercial and industrial centre of Vietnam.

Overnight in Saigon.

 

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Day 2

 Day 2: SAIGON CITY TOURS – CU CHI TUNNELS (B/L/-)
This morning we drive to Cu Chi Tunnels; the tunnel system stretched over 200km.The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. After that, transfer back city for lunch and a half day  tour in Sai Gon. First stop is Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral, French built Post Office, the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, which primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War. Free time at leisure or shopping at Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Saigon

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Day 3

 Day 3: SAI GON – MEKONG DELTA (B/L/-)
Day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta. Cai Be in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta. Board a local boat to explore the Mekong river island, stopping at a fruit orchard to enjoy fruit and tea while listening to local music. The trip also includes a brief sampan ride through the tiny waterways that thread the island.

Have lunch before transferring back to Saigon.

Overnight in Saigon.

 

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Day 4

 Day 4: SAI GON – DANANG – HOI AN (B/-/-)
Free at leisure until we transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport to take flight to Danang.

. Upon arrival at Danang airport, meet our tour guide and transfer to Hoi An. Before reaching Hoi An ancient town, we visit Cham Museum, and stop at My Khe Beach, Marble mountain.

Then drive to Hoian for free time to relax.

Overnight in Hoi An.

 

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Day 5

 Day 5: HOI AN WALKING & RIVER TOURS (B/L/-)
Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Quarters to see the town’s landmarks of Japanese Covered Bridge, the ancient Assembly Hall, Phuoc Kien Temple

After lunch, we take a river trip and you will enjoy the scenery along the Thu Bon River and visit the ceramic village of Thanh the Ha, carpentry village of Kim Bong.

Overnight in Hoi An.

 

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Day 6

 Day 6: HOI AN – DANANG – HANOI (B/-/-)
Take morning flight to Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam, is an elegant city located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Restored Sword Lake at its heart. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter. Much of the city was transformed by the French when it became a French protectorate in the 1880s and there are wide boulevards and large colonial buildings which are now home to government departments and foreign embassies.

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

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Day 7

 Day 7: HA NOI – HOA LU – TAM COC (B/L/-)
Morning, picks you up at your hotel, then leave by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties.

After lunch, boat trip to visit Tam Coc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Then, back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

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Day 8

 Day 8: HA NOI CITY TOUR – SAPA (B/-/D)
Full-day city tour to visit landmarks and other major interesting sites like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on every Monday, Friday morning and every afternoon), One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature, visit the Vietnam National History of Museum. Then we will take 1 hour by cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarters to experience daily life of people who are living in the oldest parts of the city, Enjoy the famous traditional Water Puppetry Show in Thang Long Theatre then we will go to Hanoi Railway station to catch night train to Sapa.

Overnight on train.

 

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Day 9

 Day 9: LAO CAI – SAPA (B/L/-)
The train arrives in Lao Cai in the early morning. Drive uphill to Sapa, the remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicrafts. Visit Cat Cat village where you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Sapa Valley.

Transfer back to Sapa for lunch and relax

Overnight in Sapa.

 

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Day 10

 Day 10: SAPA – HA NOI (B/-/D)
This morning, trekking to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages inhabited by Black H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and breath-taking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet with friendly local people. In the afternoon, we transfer you back to Lao Cai station to take night train back to Ha Noi.

Overnight on train.

 

 

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Day 11

 Day 11: HA NOI – HA LONG BAY (B/L/ D)
Early morning reaches to Hanoi Railway Station, having breakfast at local restaurant depart for Ha Long Bay going through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. This exciting 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.

Overnight on cruise.

 

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Day 12

 Day 12: HA LONG BAY – HA NOI (BRUNCH/-)
Wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Ha Long Bay. Enjoy a breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat’s deck before disembarking and heading back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

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Day 13

 Day 13: HA NOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Free at leisure until transferring to Noi Bai airport to take departure flight.

 

Details

Transport

Inclusions

• Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
• Meals as mentioned in the program. B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• All local boat rental as mentioned in the program.
• Cruise 01 night on Non-private junk in Ha Long Bay.
• Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
• Standard/Superior/Victoria Express train Hanoi – Lao Cai and Lao Cai – Hanoi. Air-conditioned cabin with soft sleeper berths (04pax/cabin)

No guide escorted on train for group from 1-4 pax

• All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
• Local OR National English speaking guide(s) as mentioned
– 01 guide in Saigon – Cai Be – Can Tho
– 01 guide in Danang – Hoian
– 01 guide in Hanoi, Halong (no private guide on cruise)
– In house sharing English speaking guide on cruise in Halong Bay. If you need our private guide, please let us know, we will advise you any surcharge on cruise.
– 01 guide in Sapa (no guide on train)
• Mineral water with 2 bottle of 500ml/ tour day/ pax
• FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 15 paying pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.
Exclusions

• Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program
• All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class
• Visa fees upon arrival in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.
• Tips & personal expenses.
• Personal insurance.
• Any services not clearly mentioned in the program.

accomodation

List of accommodations

Location Superior First class Deluxe
Ho Chi Minh Avanti, Lotus Boutique * * * (ROH) Golden Central, Bay hotel * * * * (ROH) Grand Saigon * * * * * (Deluxe)
Quang Nam Le Pavillion Boutique * * * (ROH) Hoian Centre, Le Pavillion Luxury * * * * (Deluxe) Palm Garden resort * * * * * (Superior Garden View)
Ha Noi Medallion hotel * * * (ROH) Sunway, Lacasa hotel, Silk Queen Grand * * * * (ROH) Pan Pacific hotel * * * * * (ROH)
Train Hanoi Standard-King Express (Cabin 4 berth AC; Hanoi-Laocai; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket) Train Hanoi Superior-Sapaly (Cabin 4 berth AC; Hanoi-Laocai; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket) Train Hanoi First class-Victoria Express (Cabin 4 berth AC; Hanoi-Laocai; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket)
Lao Cai BB Sapa, Amazing Sapa hotel * * * * (ROH) Sapa Charm * * * * (ROH) Silk Path Grand * * * * * (Classic Garden)
Train Laocai Standard-King Express (Cabin 4 berth AC; Laocai-Hanoi; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket) Train Laocai Superior-Sapaly (Cabin 4 berth AC; Laocai-Hanoi; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket) Train Laocai First class-Victoria Express (Cabin 4 berth AC; Laocai-Hanoi; Per pax; 1 pax/1 ticket)
Hai Phong/ Quang Ninh Bai Tho Junk, Oriental Sails, Golden cruise; 2D1N; Night Cabin; Deluxe ocean view Victory, Syrena cruise; 2D1N; Night Cabin; Deluxe ocean view Indochine cruise; 2D1N; Night Cabin; Junior Suite

meals

Remarks for meal

Meals are a fusion of local food with a daily normal buffet breakfast at the hotel. Guests should advise any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the arrival date.

other

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS  

Remarks for check-in and check-out schedules

Check-in time: at the hotel: after 14h00 – on the cruise: before 12h00.

Check-out time: at the hotel & on the cruise: before 12h00.

Remarks for itinerary

The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to local traffic situations, weather conditions, flight, or any unforeseen circumstances or local authority decisions. Helios Travel Agency reserves full rights to replace all items with the same values for guests.

Payment

Rates and Conditions

Prices are in GBP per person, based on two guests sharing a twin or double room in the hotels mentioned above.
The below rates are not valid for the period of Christmas, New Year (normally from 20 Dec to 10/ 15 Jan), Chinese/ Vietnamese New Year, Independence Day (30 April), May Day, National Day (02 Sep), Songkran festival (13-16 April), Golden Week (01-07 Oct), Loy Kratong (10-14 Nov), Myanmar Water Festival or Myanmar New Year (10-20 Apr), etc. Please contact us for further details in terms of specific dates.

SGL SUP: Single supplement

TPL difference: Triple difference

High Season

01 Jan 2023 – 30 Apr 2023 & 01 Oct 2023 – 31 Dec 2023

Group size/ Price per person 2 3 4 5-7 8-9 10-15 16-20 21- 25 SGL supplement
Superior 1,202 1,002 889 832 766 731 726 686 272
First Class 1,320 1,120 1,008 951 884 854 849 813 386
Deluxe 1,796 1,601 1,489 1,433 1,370 1,346 1,341 1,310 725
Low Season

01 May 2023 – 30 Sep 2023

Group size/ Price per person 2 3 4 5-7 8-9 10 -15 16-20 21-25 SGL supplement
Superior 1,193 992 880 823 756 721 716 676 262
First Class 1,285 1,085 972 915 849 818 811 776 354
Deluxe 1,723 1,527 1,416 1,360 1,297 1,272 1,266 1,233 652

Note : 1 FOC in half twin for groups from 16 pax up.

Remarks on the price

16 full paying pax group is granted one FOC based on half twin sharing room (exclusive of extra service).

Please be aware that any changes in the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances might result in an increase in pricing.

Any damage caused to all services during the stay shall be payable by the passengers.