Highlights of Vietnam
14 Days Tour
Overview
Welcome to Vietnam, a country of stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality. This 14-day itinerary is carefully crafted to showcase the best of Vietnam, from the bustling cities to the tranquil countryside, and from the delicious food to the fascinating history. Over the course of your journey, you will visit the capital city of Hanoi, cruise through the stunning limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, explore the charming Ancient Town of Hoi An, and relax on the beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc Island. You will also visit historic landmarks, participate in cultural workshops, and taste the mouth-watering local cuisine. With the guidance of our experienced tour guide, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this beautiful country. Join us on this unforgettable journey and discover the magic of Vietnam for yourself.
Highlights:
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Discover the charming Old Quarter of Hanoi, and learn about Vietnam's fascinating history and culture.
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Cruise through the stunning limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vietnam's most iconic destinations.
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Explore the charming Ancient Town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful architecture, lantern-lined streets, and delicious food.
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Relax on the beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc Island, and indulge in delicious seafood.
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Experience the warm hospitality of the locals, and gain a deeper appreciation for Vietnam's rich culture and traditions.
Itinerary Detail
Duration: 14 days/13 nights
Location: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc Island
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Morning:
We welcome you to Hanoi. Our guide and driver will meet you at the Noi Bai International Airport then take you to downtown to check-in hotel.
Afternoon:
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Check-in hotel and rest.
Evening:
You are free to explore the night life in Hanoi and try the local street foods.
Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
08h00-08h30: The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Vietnam. The complex includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, the One-Pillar Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.
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Temple of Literature, the first national university of Vietnam, dating back to the 11th century. This temple is a beautiful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture, and it's dedicated to Confucius.
The tour guide will take you to have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon:
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Visit the Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the ethnic diversity of Vietnam. The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, clothing, and tools from various ethnic groups across the country.
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Explore the Old Quarter, a bustling area of narrow streets and alleys that date back to the 13th century. The area is home to many historical sites, such as the Bach Ma Temple, the Dong Xuan Market, and the Hanoi Opera House.
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Next, we will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, which is located in the heart of Hanoi. This scenic lake is surrounded by many historic buildings and temples, and it's a popular spot for locals to gather and relax.
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End the tour by watching a traditional water puppet show, which is a unique art form that originated in Vietnam. The show is performed in a pool of water, and the puppeteers use long bamboo poles to control the puppets.
The tour guide will take you have dinner a restaurant
Evening:
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Return to the hotel
You're free to explore Hanoi on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 3: Hanoi - Half Day City Jeep Tour (breakfast/lunch/-)
Morning:
08:00-08:30: The tour guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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Discover Hanoi city by an open-air war-time Jeep car throughout Hanoi’s small and zig zag street. It will show you the true vibrant life of the locals, as well as famous sights.
The tour guide will take you to have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon:
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Return to Hotel and rest.
Evening:
You're leisure to explore Hanoi on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 4: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
08:00 – 8:30: The tour guide and driver will pick up you at the hotel the depart for Ha Long City. The journey time will take 2.5 hours.
Afternoon:
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Check-in at Ambassador Lounge You will be checked-in in the Ambassador lounge at B135-B138 Ha Long Street.
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Transferred to Ambassador Cruise and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise at Ha Long International Cruise Port while sipping your welcome drink at Piano Lounge or restaurant.
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Lunch at Ambassador Restaurant Lunch will be served in the restaurant while Ambassador Cruise heads toward Ha Long Bay. You will pass the thousands of towering limestone islands.
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Excursion Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Ha Long Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking*
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Excursion Your second stop of the day is popular Ti Tov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay
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Onboard activities If the excursion does not take your fancy, stay on board and you can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Ambassador Spa*, enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzi or treat yourself to a delicious standard afternoon tea at Piano Lounge.
Evening:
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Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*
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At sunset, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Enjoying Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and canapes at the bar on the twin sundeck or enjoy live music at Piano Lounge.
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Dinner at Ambassador restaurant Savour a delicious dinner party in the restaurant. After dinner, indulge in drinks*, squid fishing, a spa treatment at Ambassador Spa* or movies in your cabin.
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20:30: Live music at Piano Lounge Join us for a glamorous night with live music from Midnight Buzz Band (except Monday) as you sip on our wine collection*.
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Check-in at Ambassador Lounge You will be checked-in in the Ambassador lounge at B135-B138 Halong Street.
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After that, you will be transferred to Ambassador Cruise and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise at Ha Long International Cruise Port while sipping your welcome drink at Piano Lounge or restaurant.
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Lunch at Ambassador Restaurant Lunch will be served in the restaurant while Ambassador Cruise heads toward Ha Long Bay. You will pass the thousands of towering limestone islands.
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Excursion Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Ha Long Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking*
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Excursion Your second stop of the day is popular Ti Tov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay
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Onboard activities If the excursion does not take your fancy, stay on board and you can opt for an afternoon of pampering at Ambassador Spa*, enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzi or treat yourself to a delicious standard afternoon tea at Piano Lounge.
Evening:
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Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails*
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At sunset, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight at Coconut Tree Island. Enjoying Pre-Dinner Sunset Cocktails* and canapes at the bar on the twin sundeck or enjoy live music at Piano Lounge.
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Dinner at Ambassador restaurant Savour a delicious dinner party in the restaurant. After dinner, indulge in drinks*, squid fishing, a spa treatment at Ambassador Spa* or movies in your cabin.
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Live music at Piano Lounge Join us for a glamorous night with live music from Midnight Buzz Band (except Monday) as you sip on our wine collection*.
Day 5: Ha Long bay – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang – Hoi An (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
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Tai Chi on the sundeck – Watch the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on the twin sundeck.
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Light breakfast Enjoying tea, coffee, and cake in the restaurant
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Excursion Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay where you can see the stalactites in different forms.
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Breakfast Buffet at Ambassador Restaurant Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Bai Tu Long Bay before your bill settlement, check-out, and return to Ha Long International Cruise Port.
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Disembark at the Ha Long International Cruise Port.
Afternoon:
The driver will pick up you at the port and depart for Noi Bai International Airport for a flight to Da Nang.
Da Nang arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you and transfer you to Hoi An and check-in hotel.
Evening:
You're leisure to explore Hoi An on your own or rest at the hotel
Day 6: Hoi AN Ancient Town (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
The tour guide will meet you at your hotel.
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Walking tour of the ancient town center to visit former merchants’ houses. the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market.
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explore the narrow streets and alleyways, browse the many boutiques and handicraft shops, or simply soak up the town's unique atmosphere.
The tour guide will take you experience many delicious street foods in Hoi An.
Afernoon:
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Experience one of Vietnam’s traditional arts with disadvantaged artisans by making a foldable Hoi An lantern. This is an opportunity to turn their creative ideas into a functional work of art. Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind lantern in which folds flat and can be easily taken home as a souvenir.
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Cycling tour in the countryside, cycling through the rice fields and villages.
The tour guide will take you have lunch at a restaurant.
Evening:
You're leisure to explore Hoi An on your own or rest at the hotel
Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
08:00-08:30: The tour guide and driver will pick up you at the hotel depart for Da Nang then Hue.
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Visit the Marble Mountains: The Marble Mountains are a group of five limestone and marble hills, each with its own unique caves, temples, and pagodas. Visitors can climb to the top for stunning panoramic views of Da Nang and the surrounding countryside.
The tour guide will take you have lunch at restaurant.
Afternoon:
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Arrive in Hue
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Visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Hue: This museum houses the largest collection of Cham sculptures and artifacts in the world, dating back to the 7th to 15th centuries. The intricate stone carvings depict the Cham people's religious beliefs, daily life, and cultural traditions.
Check-in hotel then the tour guide will take you have dinner at a restaurant.
Evening:
You're leisure to explore Hue on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 8: Hue - Ho Chi Minh City (breakfast/lunch/-)
Morning:
08:00 – 8:30: The tour guide and driver will pick up you at the hotel.
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Take a boat trip along the peaceful Perfume River.
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Visit Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River; constructed in 1601 the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha.
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Visit the former Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.
The tour guide will take you have lunch at the Tha Om Garden house.
Afternoon:
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Check-out hotel then Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Evening:
The tour guide and driver will welcome at the airport then transfer you to the hotel to check-in.
Check-in hotel and rest.
You're leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnel (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
08:00 – 8:30: The tour guide and driver will pick up you at the hotel.
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Depart for the Saigon River and join in the speedboat along Saigon River to reach Cu Chi tunnels. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, lush gardens along the side of one of the busiest riverways – Saigon River which also the main transportation way in this biggest city.
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Arrive at the entrance of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Hear the tales of how these tunnels were built while walking through the forest and experience first-hand what life was like living underground. There are also several other informative displays and war relics around the area to explore.
The tour guide will take you have lunch at a restaurant then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon:
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Visit the Reunification Palace: This historic building was the site of the end of the Vietnam War when North Vietnamese tanks crashed through its gates. Visitors can tour the palace and learn about its role in Vietnam's history.
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Visit the Ben Thanh Market: This iconic market is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Vietnam. You can find a variety of goods, including clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, and food.
The tour guide will take you have dinner at a restaurant.
Evening:
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Return to hotel and rest.
You're leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Morning:
08:00 – 8:30: The tour guide and driver will pick up you at the hotel.
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Depart Ben Tre and the scenic countryside once we leave the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City. Situated at the edge of the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre is the perfect starting point for this insightful excursion.
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Take a xe loi tour, a local motorized cart. Bounce along back paths through coconut groves, lush rice paddies and fruit farms a picturesque canal. Step aboard the ‘Mango Cruise’ and cast of for a glimpse of Delta scenery. Sip a freshly picked coconut as the boat winds through the maze of canals.
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Visit small brick workshop where locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Observe this labor-intensive process, then return to the boat and cross the An Hoa River.
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Take a short bike ride through Phong Nam, a typical delta village. Visit a local house to see coconut processing by hand and learn how every part of the coconut is used. Continue cycling through gardens and stop to visit a ruou dua factory, observe the process of making the coconut spirits.
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Visit to a family home. Enjoy the tropical fruits and honey tea in the garden and hear how the family relies on fishing and farming to make a living. After this unique immersive visit, climb into a sampan boat and row through a hidden maze of small, sun-dappled canals gaining an insider's perspective on daily river life.
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Lunch at the Mango Home Stay restaurant to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese food in Ben Tre.
Afternoon:
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Visit Mr. Sau Tuong to enjoy afternoon tea with Mr. Sou Truong in his green garden. As he explain the process and watch as his wife makes crispy rice paper, the most famous specialty of this village.
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Return to Ho Chi Minh City
The tour guide will take you have dinner at a restaurant.
Evening:
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Return to hotel and rest.
You're leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City on your own or rest at the hotel.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Phu Quoc Island (breakfast/-/-)
Morning:
Have breakfast at the hotel.
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The driver will pick up you at the hotel then transfer to the airport for a short flight to Phu Quoc Island.
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Upon arrival at Phu Quoc Island, our driver will welcome you and transfer to the resort for check-in and relax at the resort.
You're leisure to explore Phu Quoc Island on your own or rest at the resort.
Day 11: Phu Quoc Island (breakfast/-/-)
Morning:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Free day in Phu Quoc.
Optional Activities:
Go to the south of the island and take the longest cable car over the sea to witness the stunning landscape of Vietnam Sea and the local fishing village.
You're leisure to explore Phu Quoc Island on your own or rest at the resort.
Day 12: Phu Quoc Island (breakfast/-/-)
Morning:
08:00-08:30: the tour guide and driver will pick you up at the resort.
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norkeling excursion: take a boat and depart to the near by An Thoi Islands located off the southern coast of Phu Quoc and is known for its clear waters and colorful marine life. Snorkeling is a popular activity here, and you can also visit the nearby fishing villages to learn about the local way of life.
Afternoon and evening:
Free to explore Phu Quoc Island or relax at the resort.
Day 13: Phu Quoc Island (breakfast/-/-)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Free day to explore Phu Quoc Island or relax at the resort.
Day 14: Phu Quoc island - Ho Chi Minh City (breakfast)
Morning:
Breakfast at the resort and enjoy the last few hours on Phu Quoc Island.
Afternoon:
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Check-out resort
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The driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Ho Chi Minh City or to your next destination.
Inclusions
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Private transportation door to door transport with air-conditioning
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Experience English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned above
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Homestay (Note: Stilt house for homestay is standard, it is a share with has the curtain to separate each mattress, share bathroom together. However, it is clean and safe for stay)
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Hotel 3 star in Hanoi (2 people share 1 room) with breakfast at hotel
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Morning room for shower after a night on train in Lao Cai and Hanoi
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Round way train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
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Majestic Cruise 3 star travel Halong Bay and overnight on cruise
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Entrance fees, Permission
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Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day
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24/7 hotline support guaranteed
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Bank fees if payment by credit card
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Gov tax and service charge
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No extra charge after final confirmation
Exclusions
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International Air Fare in & out Vietnam if any
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Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle
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Other than mentioned in the itinerary
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Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks
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Meals not mentioned in the program
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Tips are welcomed!
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Travel Insurance
Children Policy
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Children from 1-4 years old are free (parents take care of all expenses for children, do not occupy seats in the car). 02 adults can be attached for free with 1 child. From the 2nd child and above, the fee is 75% of the tour price.
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If 01 adult is accompanied by 01 child from 1-4 years old, the child must buy 50% of the adult’s tour price (enjoy the service like children 5-9 years old).
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Children from 5-9 years old pay 75% of tour price (separate meals, separate seat in private cars but must sleep with parents). 02 charged children also do not have their own bed.
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Children 10 years and older are counted as adults.
Special Notes
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You must bring: legal identification (ID card or Passport)
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You should bring: insect repellent, common cold medicine or medicines prescribed separately by your doctor.
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If you are a vegetarian, please bring more vegetarian food to ensure your taste
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Any service in the tour, if you do not use it, will not be refunded
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The tour guide has the right to rearrange the order of attractions to suit the conditions of each specific departure date, but still ensure you can visit all attractions in the program.