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BEAUTIES OF VIETNAM AND PAGODAS. Extension to Laos and/or Cambodia

10 days/9 nights

2 to 25 person

Laos, Vietnam, Camboya

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We present a program of Vietnam with what you can not miss. Regular departures with a Spanish-speaking guide and guaranteed from 2 people all year round visiting Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Ho Chi Ming... and the possibility of extensions before to Sapa or after to Cambodia/Laos.

You can extend the program ahead or behind as you want. In any case, if you prefer a private outing with your partner, family or friends, ask us for a quote. The price difference is not much and you can do the program as you want

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Planned itinerary

Departure dates

Prices

Includes/Does not include

Pre Tour Sapa

Post Tour Cambodia : ANGKOR Temples

Laos Extension

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1. ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Arrival at Hanoi airport where your Spanish-speaking guide will be waiting for you.

Transfer to the city (1hr.) where you will have a first impression of Hanoi and free time until check-in at the hotel depending on availability (rooms are usually available after 2:00 p.m.). Free time. Accommodation in Hanoi.

Day 2. HANOI – HOA LU TAM COC – HANOI (B/L)

Breakfast. Picked up in the morning, after 2 hours and a half by road discovering unusual landscapes, we arrive in the province of Ninh Binh. Once there, in Tam Coc , we will embark on a small rowboat to explore an unforgettable landscape where we will discover local villages, spectacular caves and endless landscapes that will remain engraved in the retina of travelers. Next, we will visit the Bich Dong pagoda , just 2 km from Tam Coc, a place that was called "The second most beautiful cave in Vietnam" by an ancient king. Lunch at a local restaurant . After lunch, we will travel by road to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam until the year 1010, when it was transferred to Thang Long-Hanoi, leaving behind the temples of the Dinh & Le kings .

Upon completion return to Hanoi arriving around 5pm

Accommodation in Hanoi

Day 3. HANOI VISIT (B/L)

After breakfast, we start the visits of Hanoi. Today Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, the only Asian city with tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The tour includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior visit), Ho Chi Minh House on Stilts, Governor's Palace (exterior visit), One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we moved to the Hoa Lo prison-museum , better known as "the Hilton for the hundreds of American convicts who were imprisoned from 54 to 73. We continued with the Temple of Literature, the first university in the country founded in 1070 , and visiting Hoan Kiem Lake or Lake of the Restored Sword. We take a cycle ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi, also known as the neighborhood of the 36 streets, which in its time each one was known for artisans and workshops of a particular profession. Return to hotel and overnight in Hanoi

Day 4. HANOI – LAN HA/ HALONG (B/L/D)

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby.

Drive to Halong Bay (or Lan Ha Bay, a part of Halong) , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a drive through the Red River Delta's rich agricultural land and rolling countryside of rice, water buffaloes, an example of rural and traditional life in Vietnam. Arrive in Halong and board a boat to boat

Lunch on board. After lunch, we will continue sailing and discovering the numerous islands of the Bay. Dinner and accommodation on board.

NOTE: It depends on each ship, they will carry out the different itineraries and the cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

Day 5. LAN HA / HALONG – HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN (Brunch)

Early risers will be able to participate in the Taichi demonstration on the upper deck. Afterwards, a light breakfast will be served and later, a splendid brunch and all this continuing with the navigation through the myriad of islands and islets and visiting the most important ones.

Around 10:30-11:00 a.m. we will disembark and start our way back to Hanoi airport to take the flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, direct transfer to Hoi An (approx. 30 min.) and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6. HOI AN (B/L)

After breakfast, start your city tour of Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and laid-back lifestyle have changed little in recent years. Walk through the center of the old city to visit the traditional homes of the merchants, the Japanese Bridge , which is over 400 years old, the Phuc Kien Chinese temple , an old house with traditional architecture and the City History Museum” Sa Huynh” .

Lunch at a local restaurant . Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the colorful downtown market or go shopping. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7. HOI AN - HUE (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Next, drive to Hue, the former Vietnamese imperial capital, via Hai Van Pass (Ocean of Clouds) and the picturesque Lang Co beach where we will stop for photos. On the way, we visit the Cham museum .

Upon arrival, lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang and Emperor Khai Dinh .

Arrival at the hotel and accommodation in Hue.

Day 8. HUE-HO CHI MINH (B/L)

After breakfast, boat ride on the romantic Perfume River, and visit Thien Mu pagoda . Then, we will visit the Imperial Citadel , from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 and its Royal Museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9. HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the spectacular Mekong Delta . The delta is about two hours by car from the bustling and lively streets of Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival, we will take a boat that will take us through the narrow channels, surrounded by dense vegetation to the heart of the Delta. It is a completely different world where life develops around the river. Throughout the day, you will be able to taste many of these local products, such as exotic and native fruits grown in the orchards of the Delta, coconut candies, made in family factories. We will return to the shore taking a ride with a typical type of vehicle in the area and later taking a rowing boat through the channels dense with vegetation. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to Ho Chi Minh. We continue with the panoramic tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Stop and visit the Reunification Palace (from outside), Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Central Post Office. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 10. HO CHI MINH – CITY OF ORIGIN

Breakfast. Free day until the scheduled time, transfer to the airport (WITHOUT GUIDE) to take the departure flight.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

Half day to Cu Chi (WITHOUT lunch)

Transfer to visit the Cu Chi tunnels , located 70 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (an hour and a half by car), created since 1948 by the Viet Minh to fight the French. This is an underground city, with living rooms, kitchen, warehouses, armories, hospitals, command centers. During the War against the United States, the entire Cu Chi area was declared one of the battlefields and was heavily bombed. Return to Saigon after 4 hours of visiting. End of our services

Every Tuesday from Hanoi from May 4, 2022 to April 25, 2023

Every Tuesday and Saturday from Hanoi from July 05 to September 27, 2022

Base price per person Hotels 3*

From May 3 to September 20, 2022: €725/person
From September 27, 2022 to April 25, 2023: €830/person
December 20 to 27, 2022 and January 17 to January 24, 2023: €910/person

4* Superior Hotel Service: €130/pers
5* Deluxe Hotel Apartment: €340/person

Individual room Htl 3*/4* standard: €310/pers
Htl 4* Superior individual apartment: €440/pers
Htl 5* individual apartment: €660/pers

Spto Boat Indochina Cruise Dbl: 40 €/pers
Spto Boat Indochina Cruise Ind: 68 €/pers

Full Board Supplement 3*: €150/pers
Full Board Supplement 3*: €260/pers
Full Board Supplement 3*: €360/pers

Triple room and children discount: Consult

1 usd =0.91 (March 2022)

INCLUDED SERVICES

Accommodation in the planned hotels (or similar) with breakfast, Standard Category 3*/4*.
Visits according to itinerary with a local Spanish-speaking guide , except on board the junk in Halong / Lan Ha, passengers will be attended by the ship's crew in English.
Land tour according to program by private car / van with air conditioning.
All tickets for the places of visit indicated.
Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Bicycle Ride, Shared Boat in Halong Bay, Perfume River Boat Tour in Hue
A bottle of water per day of excursion.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
International and internal flights (Consult us).
Drinks / Insurance / Personal expenses and tips.
Airfare for domestic flights in Vietnam.
Airfare for international flights in/out of Vietnam.
Visa to Vietnam that can be obtained with our visa service All concepts that are not mentioned in INCLUDED SERVICES.
Travel insurance and cancellation.

Before starting our regular circuit we can add a circuit in Sapa to get to know the most authentic Vietnam .

Departures Monday (all year) or Friday (from 07/04 to 09/22/2022)

B/L 01 – HANOI - ARRIVAL – NIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI

Arrival at Hanoi airport where your Spanish-speaking guide will be waiting for you. Transfer to the city (1hr.) Day-use in a mini hotel (12:00-18:00). Free time. Free dinner on your own. Transfer to Hanoi station to take the night train to Laocai at 10:00 p.m. Accommodation in a shared cabin with 04 bunks.

DAY 02 – LAO CAI –SAPA (B/L)

Arrive early at Lao Cai station, and transfer to Sapa. Upon arrival in Sapa, breakfast at a local restaurant . Then, transfer to the southeast of Sapa to reach the village of Y Linh Ho where the black H'monh ethnic group lives, passing to the Lao Chai village and we will hike through staggered rice fields until we reach the village of the ethnic group of the Dzays-Ta Van . Return to Sapa and continue visiting the market, the church in Sapa. Lunch at a local restaurant . Free time and accommodation in Sapa.

DAY 03 – SAPA – VILLAGES - LAO CAI – HANOI (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel. We moved to Suoi Ho and started hiking to Ma Tra. The beautiful landscape of the Ma Tra valley opens before our eyes, characterized by the impressive stair-shaped rice fields on the slopes of the mountains. We will also see the peasants of the Etina H'Mong who work in the fields, the children playing, etc… Lunch at a local restaurant . At the indicated time, transfer to Hanoi by shuttle bus/van (It would take about 5 hours to drive to Hanoi) Accommodation at the hotel in Hanoi ( Included in the Viernam program) .

Base price per person Hotels 3*

From May 3 to September 20, 2022: €315/person
From September 27, 2022 to April 25, 2023: €335/person
December 20 to 27, 2022 and January 17 to January 24, 2023: €445/person

4* Superior Hotel Service: €30/pers
5* Deluxe Hotel Apartment: 70 €/person

Individual room Htl 3*/4* standard: €60/pers
Individual apartment Htl 4* Superior: €100/pers
Htl 5* individual apartment: €130/pers

Full Board Supplement: €60/pers

Full board - PC : 01 dinner at the restaurant before taking the train to Lao Cai + 01 dinner at a hotel in Sapa

Note: Private cabin supplement on the Hanoi – Lao Cai (Sapa) train: €48/per pax/way

Supplements calculated in Low Season. Check on your travel date

Triple room and children discount: Consult

INCLUDED SERVICES

Accommodation in the planned hotels (or similar) with breakfast.
Visits according to itinerary with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
Land tour according to program by private car / van with air conditioning.
All tickets for the places of visit indicated.
Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Train tickets: Shared cabin of 04 soft berths, air conditioning
A bottle of mineral water per day of excursion.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Drinks / Insurance / Personal expenses and tips
Airfare for domestic flights in Vietnam
Airfare for international flights entering/exiting Vietnam
Visa to Vietnam that can be obtained with our visa service
All concepts that are not mentioned in SERVICES INCLUDED

1 usd =0.91 (March 2022)

We offer you the opportunity to fly to Cambodia and return home from there.

Regular departures every Thursday of the year and Monday from July 14 to September 26, 2022

Options of 2/3 and 4 nights to get to know the Wonders of Siem Reap in depth. We present you the 2-night one, ask us if you have more days

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN SIEM REAP

Arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 2 - SIEM REAP – ANGKOR THOM – ANGKOR WAT (B/L)

Breakfast. We start with the visit of Angkor Thom. Departure by Tuk – Tuk (a type of motorcycle, a very typical vehicle in Cambodia) to the south gate of the complex, with its impressive statues representing the movement of the ocean. The Ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), the Bayon temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Baphuon temple was built under Jayavarman I the Phimeanakas and the terraces of the leper king and the elephants, as well as the royal chambers. We will continue with Ta Prohm , one of the most spectacular temples in the area, which has remained relatively the same as when it was discovered and still retains much of its mystery. Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, transfer by bus to visit the most famous of all Angkor Wat temples – established as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This temple complex covers 81 hectares, comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Peking. The well-known five towers are part of the Cambodian flag. They represent the 5 peaks of Meru, the walls surrounding them are the mountains and the valley surrounding them is the ocean. This 12th-century work of art is considered among art historians to be the earliest example of classical Khmer architecture and art. At the end, we watch the sunset over Angkor Wat . Return to hotel and overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 3 - SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP – DEPARTURE (B/L)

Breakfast. Located on the outskirts of Siem Reap, we will take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and which in the rainy season can grow up to ten times its extension of 2,600 km2 and reach up to 25,000 km2. We will sail along the lake until we reach the floating village of Chong Kneas, with its houses raised to 8 meters built on wooden scaffolding (stilt houses), so that they do not flood when the rainy season arrives. On the way back we stop at the Artisans D'Angkor , a traditional crafts project that collaborates with the social and economic development of the local rural community. Lunch at a local restaurant . Free time until the indicated time, transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

Note: The recommended time for the departure flight is after 6:00 p.m.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Accommodation in the planned hotels (or similar) with breakfast.
Visits according to itinerary with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
Land tour according to program by car / van / bus with air conditioning.
All tickets for places of visit.
Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
A bottle of mineral water per day of excursion.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Drinks / Insurance / Personal expenses and tips
Airfare for domestic flights in Cambodia
Airfare for international flights in/out Cambodia
Cambodia visa 35 USD on arrival

Base price per person Hotels 3*

From May 3 to September 20, 2022: €185/person
From September 27, 2022 to April 25, 2023: €210/person
December 20 to 27, 2022 and January 17 to January 24, 2023: €330/person

4* Superior Hotel Service: €20/pers
5* Deluxe Hotel Apartment: €105/person

Individual room Htl 3*/4* standard: €85/pers
Individual apartment Htl 4* Superior: €98/pers
Htl 5* individual apartment: €195/pers

Triple room and children discount: Consult

Supplements calculated in Low Season. Check your departure date

INCLUDED SERVICES

Accommodation in the planned hotels (or similar) with breakfast.
Visits according to itinerary with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
Land tour according to program by car / van / bus with air conditioning.
All tickets for places of visit.
Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
A bottle of mineral water per day of excursion.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Drinks / Insurance / Personal expenses and tips
Airfare for domestic flights in Cambodia
Airfare for international flights in/out Cambodia
Visa to Vietnam that can be obtained with our visa service
Visa to Cambodia: 35$/person that is requested and issued directly at the airport or at the Cambodian border
All concepts that are not mentioned in SERVICES INCLUDED

1 usd =0.91 (March 2022)

If you still have days left you can combine this trip with Laos.

3 days / 2 nights: Every Monday

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN LUANG PRABANG

Arrival at Luang Prabang airport, there you will meet our guide and transfer to your hotel. Luang Prabang is considered the best preserved colonial city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this city, with its splendid views of the natural and cultural landscape make it one of the most enchanting places to visit in Laos. Free time and accommodation in Luang Prabang.

DAY 2 – LUANG PRABANG – CITY TOUR (B/L)

After breakfast. We begin the visits to the temple of Wat Phou Khouay where it is also a secondary school for the monks, they will have the opportunity to chat with the monks and learn more about the teachings of Buddha. Then, we continue visiting the temple of Wat Sane , and Wat Xieng Thong, one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in the capital and located between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers . It is also known as the Temple of the Golden City , and it is worth discovering its history and admiring its mosaics, especially the tree of life. Lunch at a local restaurant .

In the afternoon, we continue visiting the Wat Tat Luang , it is also called "monastery of the royal stupas" because inside are the ashes of Luang Wat, the last king of Laos. Inside there is also a statue of Buddha weighing more than 500 kilos. We will continue to the Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center , the perfect place to learn about the textile and craft world of Laos . We will finish with Mount Phousi , a hill in the center of Luang Prabang, between the Mekong River and the mountains full of vegetation, which offers a spectacular sunset and a panoramic view over Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 3 – LUANG PRABANG – KUANGSI WATERFALL – LUANG PRABANG - DEPARTURE (B)

This day we get up early at 05h30 to see the queues of monks leaving the pagodas to ask for alms and visit the morning market, then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, pick up at your hotel by our guide and continue to the Kuang Si waterfall, they are made up of several pools of turquoise water that go down forming small waterfalls between them, where you can enjoy the beautiful waterfalls of various levels. You will also have the opportunity to cool off in the blue natural pools. Then we will return to Luang Prabang. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the departure flight.

Note: The recommended time for the departure flight is from 3:30 p.m.

Base price per person Hotels 3*

From May 3 to September 20, 2022: €355/person
From September 27, 2022 to April 25, 2023: €368/person
December 20 to 27, 2022 and January 17 to January 24, 2023: €375/person

4* Superior Hotel Service: €65/pers
5* Deluxe Hotel Apartment: €190/person

Single Supplement

Individual room Htl 3*/4* standard: €65/pers
Individual apartment Htl 4* Superior: €110/pers
Htl 5* individual apartment: €155/pers

Full Board Supplement T: 3* €50/pers 4* €60/pers 5* €85/pers

Full board - PC : 02 dinners in hotel

Triple room and children discount: Consult. Most hotels do not have a TPL room, we have to reserve the superior room for clients.

Supplements calculated in Low Season. Check on your travel date

INCLUDED SERVICES

Accommodation in the planned hotels (or similar) with breakfast.
Visits according to itinerary with a local Spanish-speaking guide.
Land tour according to program by car / van / bus with air conditioning.
All tickets for places of visit.
Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
A bottle of mineral water per day of excursion.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Drinks /Insurance/ Personal expenses and tips
Airfare for domestic flights in Laos
Airfare for international flights in/out Laos
Visa to Laos: 35$/person that is requested and issued directly at the airport or at the border of Laos
All concepts that are not mentioned in SERVICES INCLUDED

1 usd =0.91 (March 2022)

Accommodations are based on the standard room category at each hotel. A higher category can be booked on request and is subject to availability and supplement

Vietnam

*Town*	**Tourist (3 & 4)**	**Superior (4)***	**Deluxe (5)***
Hanoi	FLOWER GARDEN- Higher or similar	*MERCURE HANOI 4 - Standard or similar**	HOTEL DU PARC HANOI –Deluxe or similar
ha long	EMERAUDE CLASSIC - ROH	INDOCHINA SAILS - Higher or similar
hoi an	PHU THINH BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA – Superior Garden View or similar	*BELLE MAISON HADANA 4 – Deluxe with Balcony or similar**	ALLEGRO HOI AN – Junior Suite or similar
Hue	ROSALEEN BOUTIQUE HUE – Higher or similar	*EMM HUE 4 – Higher or similar**	GRAND SILK PATH HUE – Deluxe or similar
hochiminh	*LE DUY GRAND 3 - ROH**	CENTRAL PALACE- Deluxe or similar	PULLMAN SAIGON – Higher or similar

Accommodations Pre Tour Sapa

Town

Tourist (3*)

Superior (4*)

Deluxe (5*)

Train

FANXIPAN/KING EXPRESS/ LIVITRIAN/TULICO/SAPALY

Sharing cabin of 04 passengers

Sapa

SAPA RELAX HOTEL 3* - ROH

BAMBOO SAPA 4*– Deluxe MOUNTAIN VIEW or similar

VICTORIA SAPA 4*- Superior or similar

Accommodation Post Circuit Cambodia

*Town*	**Tourist (3)***	**Superior (4)***	**Deluxe (5)***
Siem Reap	*TREASURE OASIS 3 – Higher or similar**	*TARA ANGKOR 4 – Higher or similar**	LE MERIDIEN ANGKOR – Superior or similar

Accommodation in Laos

Town

Tourist

Superior

Deluxe

Luang Prabang

VILLA CHITDARA 3* – Standard Room or similar

SANAKEO BOUTIQUE 4* – Classic Room or similar

PULLMAN LUANG PRABANG – Deluxe

or similar

Note:

In hotels in Laos there are few rooms, so we have to put several options for each category.
There is no elevator in Laotian hotels.

All hotel classifications are determined in accordance with local authorities.

Check-In Hours : 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.

Check-Out Hours : 11:00 or 12:00

Consult Supplement for triple room :

El Junco does not have a TPL room, there we take 01 TWIN + 01 SGL, that's why there is a supplement for the triple room.
For triple rooms, the extra bed is a folding bed (smaller than a standard single bed) or, failing that, a sofa bed.