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Vietnam Discovery Family Tour

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ZAR8 784* GBP549 ex Saigon No of days: 13 nights / 14 days
Local payment:
USD200 Payable on Day 1 Countries: Vietnam
Single supplement:
GBP185 May not apply to all nights Tour Code: FSVD
 
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A great way to travel Vietnam with Family! Can you imagine sharing the evening with your family on the deck of a traditional Chinese Junk in Ha Long Bay staring at the stars, sharing stories of family life with a Vietnamese family in the Mekong Delta and snorkelling along the white sandy coast of Southern Vietnam. This trip allows you to do all of this and more on a wonderful voyage of discovery in Vietnam with your family.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Maximum Group Size: 20
Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel on Day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of qualified local guides and representatives
Transport: Air-conditioned minibuses, Halong Bay cruise boat, cyclos, local boats, plane, overnight train
Flight: Saigon to Danang
Activities: Walking, swimming, snorkelling, exploring, relaxing and eating great food!
Accommodation: 10 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night family homestay, 1 night Halong Bay cruise boat, 1 overnight train
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
Local Payment: Must be paid in cash on Day 1 of your tour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mekong Delta family homestay
  • Overnight cruise in magnificent Halong Bay
  • The interesting ancient trading town of Hoi An

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, SAIGON: Arrive in Saigon and check in to your hotel which is comfortable and centrally located. No meals.

Day 2, SAIGON: Morning walking tour of the exotic city of Saigon. We explore the market and see the beautiful old colonial buildings from the French era. In the afternoon you have the option to visit the Cu Chi tunnels outside Saigon where the Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam war. (B)

Day 3, MEKONG DELTA: Driving south we visit the Mekong Delta, an area of islands and rivers where there are no cars and the only form of transport is by boat. We explore in a boat of our own, past floating markets and friendly villages and spend the night in a local house. (BLD)

Day 4, MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON: Morning sampan cruise (these are small wooden boats, like a canoe) to Vinh Long. Later we drive back to Saigon. (B):

Day 5, DANANG - HOI AN: Afternoon flight to Danang then transfer to the beautiful ancient trading town of Hoi An. (B):

Day 6, HOI AN: Boat trip along the river stopping at local craft villages, fishing opportunity and a picnic lunch. Rest of the day is fee to bargain for local handicrafts or even travel to Cua Dai Beach (BL):

Day 7, HOI AN: Relaxing free day to spend by the pool, at the beach or more shopping or exploring. (B):

Day 8, HUE: Drive along the coast via Cloud Mountain Pass, the geographical divide between north and south Vietnam. Arrive in Hue and enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Perfume River to the Heavenly Lady Pagoda and the tomb of the Ngyuen Emperor Minh Mang. (B):

Day 9, HUE: Our guide takes us on a tour of the Imperial City. The afternoon is free and if you are feeling active you can hire a bike and head into the villages around Hue. We then board the overnight train to Hanoi. (B):

Day 10, HANOI: Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon cyclo tour of this beautiful old city. (B):

Day 11, HANOI - HALONG BAY: A wonderful day as we drive out to Halong Bay, a stunning area of green steep sided islands dotted around the turquoise sea. We have the chance to explore some huge limestone caves and spend the night gazing at the stars from the deck of our Halong Bay cruiser! (BLD)

Day 12, HALONG BAY: Continue our boat trip in the morning before returning to Hanoi where we spend two nights at our hotel. (BL):

Day 13, HANOI: A full free day to relax in Hanoi. You can try out your bargaining skills in the markets. In the evening we will have an exciting visit to the National Water Puppet show. (B):

Day 14, HANOI: Tour ends. (B)

meal_key B - breakfast
L - lunch
D - dinner

DEPARTURE DATES

Starts Saigon Ends Hanoi
12 January 2008 25 January 2008
22 March 2008 04 April 2008
29 March 2008 11 April 2008
06 July 2008 19 July 2008
20 July 2008 02 August 2008
10 August 2008 23 August 2008
14 December 2008 27 December 2008
21 December 2008 03 January 2009

TRAVEL STYLE

For parents with their children who have a positive outlook on life and are seeking an alternative to the more conventional family holiday.

Maximum Group Size - 16-20: If you've got children (minimum age 6) and you're looking for something more for your holidays, imagine the excitement of discovering unusual lands, learning about different cultures and sharing the experience with new friends on an escorted Imaginative Family tour.
Accommodation: Wherever possible we use tourist class hotels (2-3 star) on a twin share (or, if available, family room) basis with private facilities and often swimming pools. Some accommodation may be more representational of the destination (e.g. a luxurious mud hut or a Bedouin camp).
Transportation: We travel mainly in air-conditioned coaches and minibuses but also may use trains, sailboats, horse drawn carriages, camels and donkeys!
Meals: Breakfast is often included plus some lunches and dinners (see itineraries for full details).
Activities: Our itineraries combine just the right balance of rest and play to keep children occupied and entertained but not exhausted. Activities may include elephant and camel riding, swimming, snorkelling and walking around sites and bazaars.[Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]


*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations
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