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Trip Style:Short Break Adventures (what does this mean?)

Price: Prices from CAD$2645 Twin and CAD$4635 Single Valid for departures 1OCT-30SEP09 Seasonal surcharges apply Xmas, New Year and Local Festivals may involve compulsory dinners We offer a number of alternatives for the beach break portion of this trip. Prices from USD$2650 Twin and USD$4635 Single Valid for departures 1OCT-30SEP09 Seasonal surcharges apply Xmas, New Year and Local Festivals may involve compulsory dinners We offer a number of alternatives for the beach break portion of this trip.

  $250 deposit required, remaining balance collected 60 days prior to departure.

Duration:12 days

Highlights:Tap into the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, Take a private tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, Take time out along the coast, Soak up the old-world atmosphere of Hoi An, Visit imperial Hue, Enjoy an overnight boat trip on Halong Bay, Experience old Saigon from a cyclo
 

Trip Code:VAC

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Elegant hotels and knowledgeable private guides set this trip apart from the pack. Tour the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, traverse the historic streets of Hoi An, travel back in time in Hue and look for traces of French-colonial rule in charming Hanoi. A short coastal sojourn and a serene night on board a traditional boat in Halong Bay break up this exceptional journey into the past.

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Duration 12 days
 

Tour Code VAC
 

Physical Rating You are required to carry your pack on and off trains and buses, up hotel steps, etc. Your itinerary may include easy paced walks or bike rides, but these are on mainly flat ground.
 

Culture Shock Rating The trip includes a range of accommodation, such as basic hotels with western facilities or overnight trains. Days of being on the move are well interspersed, communication with the outside world is ever-present and a wide variety of food is commonly available.
 

Meals Included 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner

Compulsory Christmas Eve and New Years Eve dinners may apply.

 

Accommodation Hotels (10 nts), sailing junk (1 nt)
 

Transportation Plane, minibus, private vehicle, boat, cyclo, walking
 

Trip Style Short Break Adventures
 

Group Size Minimum 1 passenger
 

Budget Allow USD $250 for meals not included.
 

Validity 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009
 

Departs Daily, subject to availability
 

Important Notes Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included. Please see Trip Notes (Joining Instructions) for more details.

 

Days 1-2 Ho Chi Minh CityWhizz through the streets on a cyclo, find a bargain at Ben Thanh Market or watch artisans at work in one of the many lacquerware workshop. Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels, a chance to imagine life as a Viet Minh soldier.
 

Days 3-4 Nha TrangIndulge in a luxurious beach break by the beautiful South China Sea. There are four wonderful options to choose from at either Nha Trang or Hoi An.
 

Days 5-6 Hoi AnMuch of Hoi An looks exactly as it did a century ago and a walking tour includes the Japanese Covered Bridge, fish markets and traditional wooden buildings. This charming town retains a sense of history and the Old Town is a great place to while away a afternoon sipping cafe au lait and enjoying cao lau, the city's legendary noodle dish.
 

Days 7-8 HueCross the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue, pausing at the Cham Museum and Lang Co fishing village. Take a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the imperial Citadel and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
 

Day 9 HanoiGet a feel for this charming city on a private tour, followed by a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. With its wide boulevards and yellow painted buildings, the city centre still retains an air of a French Provincial town of the 1930s.
 

Day 10 Halong BayJump aboard a traditional wooden junk and cruise magnificent Halong Bay. Spend a serene night on the boat among thousands of limestone islets.
 

Days 11-12 HanoiSpend a final morning swimming or kayaking in the bay before visiting a ceramics village. Back in Hanoi enjoy the beautiful lakes, shaded boulevards and lush public parks at leisure.
 

This trip is part of our Short Break Adventures range. As it is not a group trip it has no fixed departure dates. On the next page, select your preferred start date from the menu and our reservations team will process your booking request. Please note that Independent booking requests are subject to availability at your preferred travel time.

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