8B Hang Tre, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-9262056
Fax: 84-4-9262058
Email: contact@threeland.com
Website: www.threeland.com
ASTA member ID #900175212
ASTA company ID: 900175211
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8B Hang Tre, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: 84-4-9262056 Fax: 84-4-9262058 Email: contact@threeland.com Website: www.threeland.com ASTA member ID #900175212 ASTA company ID: 900175211 |
LIFE in-SAIGON, on-THE-RIVER & under-GROUND
overview | detailed itinerary | dates and rates | guest comment | terms & conditions
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Tour code |
VNS04 - 05 days / 04 nights |
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Price |
285 USD |
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Departure dates |
Jan to Dec |
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Route |
Saigon - Tay ninh - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Saigon |
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Connection |
Easy to connect with Northern, Central Vietnam, Northern and Southern Thailand, Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries |
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Maximum group size |
15 |
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Visa arrangement |
Not included |
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See also |
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See also |
Note: please check our Vietnam country dossier, printing friendly version
1. Brief itinerary
DAY 1: SAIGON (D)
Welcome to Saigon, the most hectic hub of Vietnam. You will be welcomed at the Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Lunch will be at your own arrangement for more flexibility before we start the city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce
Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. The visit will end at Ngoc Hoang (the “Jade Emperor”) pagoda before we back to District 1 to enjoy ice-cream from “Bach Dang” - an ice-cream shop which are very familiar with the Saigon people for long time – and join the night market at Ben Thanh. Dinner with delicious local foods of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 2: SAIGON - TAYNINH - CUCHI TUNNELS - SAIGON (B/L)
Our day will begin with a visit to Tayninh, the centre of Caodaism, a local sect of Buddhism founded by a Vietnamese countryman in early 20th century. Arriving at noontime, we will have the chance to join the daily solemn ceremony at the temple of Cao Dai called Tayninh Holysee. On the way back to Saigon, we can stop to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining
monuments of the fierce Vietnam War. We can even crawl a part of the tunnel to experience the real life of the Vietnamese guerrillas, who used to use and live inside this system during the wartime. Return to Saigon late afternoon. Lunch in Tayninh or en route. Dinner by your own arrangement. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 3: SAIGON – MY THO – CAN THO (B/L/D)
Head to the South to My Tho and
Ben Tre, the homeland of coconut and family factories with local products. Stop
en route to visit Dong Tam Snake farm and Vinh Trang pagoda. Upon arrival in My
Tho, we will take a small boat to go between canals into gardens and rural
houses, where a lot of families produce coconut candy, feed the bee for honey,
or plant juicy fruit. Stop at some families and their small factories. Lunch en
route. Dinner and overnight in Can Tho.
DAY 4: CAN THO – SAIGON (B/L)
A highlight of trips to the Mekong delta is its floating market, whose
activities are most exciting in the early morning. So we can wake up early today
to arrive in Cai Rang or Phong Dien Floating market to enjoy the daily life of
Mekong people, who come to the markets on the rivers everyday with lots of
fruits, foodstuff and other consumer goods. Visit the Farms in Can Tho on the
way back to Saigon. Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Saigon.
DAY 5: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)
It is your own time today. Finally, you are free for relax and shopping in
Saigon, the biggest commercial centre of Vietnam until transfer to the Tan Son
Nhat Airport for the departure flight.
2. RATES in 2008
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Currency |
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EUR |
AUD |
GBP |
CAD |
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Rate |
285 |
197 |
316 |
138 |
269 |
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Single supplement |
91 |
63 |
101 |
44 |
86 |
Note: The rate at US$ is primary and others are just for your reference. Please check exchange rates for the updates.
SERVICES INCLUDED
English-speaking tourguide
Land transfer by air-con vehicle
Twin-shared room
Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
Boat trips and admission
Description of services in detail
SERVICES not INCLUDED
Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax
Visa arrangement
Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
Other meals
Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
Any services not mentioned in the program
3. departure date in 2008
The start date is the date guests arrive in Vietnam airport. Please check carefully your flight to join on time.
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12-Jan |
16-Jan |
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10-Jul |
14-Jul |
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30-Jan |
3-Feb |
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24-Jul |
28-Jul |
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10-Feb |
14-Feb |
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9-Aug |
13-Aug |
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23-Feb |
27-Feb |
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23-Aug |
27-Aug |
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12-Mar |
16-Mar |
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21-Sep |
25-Sep |
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29-Mar |
2-Apr |
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7-Oct |
11-Oct |
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13-Apr |
17-Apr |
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21-Oct |
25-Oct |
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22-Apr |
26-Apr |
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6-Nov |
10-Nov |
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13-May |
17-May |
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14-Nov |
18-Nov |
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4. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Twins-sharing room here is understood that you shall have two independent beds in a room. Certainly, you would must share your room with other people and it is perfect if you have in advance a travel mate whom you share the room with. Single supplement also available and please email us at contact@threeland.com for further information
Basically,
the accommodation offered with tours will be
The vehicle type varies depended on the quantity of travelers. 4-seat car will serve 1 or 2 customers, 12-seat minibus will serve the group up to 6 people, 24-seat bus will serve the group up to 14 people, 35-seat bus will serve the group up to 20 people while 45-seat coach will serve the group up to 25 people. The remaining free seats of each vehicle will keep free for a " large-space" feeling for travelers. Sometimes, the seats will be used for luggage transporting.
About quality of the vehicle, we shall always use a modern one for your transportation. The manufacturing date of each vehicle should be around 2005 - 2006. Hereunder is some example of our vehicle team
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Boat trip used within water place. Hereunder is some details about your boat trips:
Boat trip in Halong
A boat usually were build up with two floors, the first is a large room where you will have your beautiful lunch/dinner or you could relax by yourself, while the second one is similar to the "balcony" where you could take the sunbath, enjoy the fresh air and let your eyes stretch toward the horizon.
Each wooden - made boat will be equipped with an engine and sail. Depend on the quantity of guests, a boat contains the group from 8 to 30 people. Lunch/dinner with fresh seafood could be served on board.
Boat
trip in Tam Coc and Perfume Pagoda:
Rowing boat along the stream in Tam Coc and Perfume Pagoda will bring you a new and interesting feeling. Each boat just contains 3-4 people, rowed by a person who living and growing in local place. Chance of exchange information, studying the activities and life of local inhabitants
Boat
trip in Hue
The river runs along the mountains and tourists could enjoy the scenery. Side by side, villages, fishing boat, then onto some tombs of Vietnamese kings. Very enjoyable and interesting.
Boat trip in Mekong Deta:
To visit Mekong Delta, tourists must use the boat running along rivers. Enjoy the scenery of wonderful nature, visit the fruit and flower garden, floating market, bustling life of the "river" people, this is what a boat trip could show you.
may not be available and consist of a rollaway bed or cot in a twin room, and may not be comfortable for three adults.
There are two major foreign languages that most tourists require when travelling to Vietnam: English and French. At each tour, depend on guest's requirement, we will send the English or French speaking guide to serve them. In some special cases with Italian, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, Russian..., we shall must know in advance and this arrangement will quote you a little bit higher than the original quotation. Please email us at contact@threeland.com for further information.
ADMISSION FEES FOR ALL TOURIST PLACES
At each tourist place, we must pay the entrance fee and depend on the property of the destination, the entrance will vary from some US cents to several US$. Normally, we shall include entrance within the quotation.
Gratuities are not obligatory in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, however, if you meet with exceptional services or kindness, a tip is always appreciated. A tip for good service might be about 5% of the bill.
Airline baggage allowance regulations are based on a weight and measurement system. Combined overall dimensions for checked baggage can not exceed 106 inches. Carry-on luggage cannot exceed 45 inches. For flights within continents baggage is limited to 44 lbs. (20 kilos). One bag not to exceed 106 inches may be taken on escorted programs. For additional bags, there will be an additional charge of approximately $3 per bag per handling
5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Settlement of Accounts and PAYMENT
Client’s payment shall be
settled by
RESERVATION / DEPOSIT / FULL PAYMENT/confirmation
A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total package price is required to request and confirm your reservations. Final payment of the tour price must be made 15 days prior to client's arrival in Vietnam or starting date of the tour, or otherwise THREELAND TRAVEL may at their sole discretion cancel the bookings without any refund of sums already paid to THREELAND TRAVEL by the Client/Agent.
RATES/VALIDITY
All prices quoted to the Client/Agent are on a net basis and in American Dollars at current rate of exchange and valid until October 31, 2008. THREELAND TRAVEL warrants that the prices or rates quoted to the Client/Agent are correct at the time of issuance of the Client's/Agent's quotation and/or invoice but are subject to change in line with market, tax or currency fluctuation, with or without prior notice.
Children between 2 and 12 years of age are granted a 25% discount on transfers, excursions and package tours provided on the condition that they share the room with two adults without an extra-bed. The discount is reduced to 15% if they require an extra-bed. These discounts are granted for one child per room only. Children requiring their own rooms are charged as adults, but will be granted a 30% discount on applicable airfares.
For cancellations of confirmed arrangements, while a Client/Agent loses its deposit as mentioned above, charges for cancellation of bookings are not levied by THREELAND TRAVEL but if hotels, carriers and other contractors apply charges for cancellation, the Client/Agent shall be liable to pay those charges to THREELAND TRAVEL or to the concerned parties directly as the case may be.
For NO-SHOWS, there will be no refunds. All cancellation must be in writing and received by THREELAND TRAVEL.
No refunds or exchanges can be made in respect of accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services which are included in the tour prices but not utilized by the tour member.
AMENDMENT SERVICE CHARGES
A service charge of $25 will be implemented for ANY changes to the booking once the reservation is confirmed. Once documentations are issued, any changes thereafter will be $50 per change and for re-issuance of any vouchers. Additional charges for the re-issuance of air tickets will be applied.
Note: THE AMENDMENT SERVICE CHARGES STATED ABOVE ARE IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICABLE CANCELLATION CHARGES.
All requests for refunds will be considered promptly, but they must be in writing and received within 30 days of the return date of the tour. Certain unused tour features are not refundable.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
It is the responsibility of individual
travelers to see that proper documentation is obtained in advance of
the trip. Each passenger must be in possession of a valid passport
which must be valid for more than 6 months AFTER the return date of
travel.
Visa requirements must be met for
travel to certain countries.
Check with THREELAND TRAVEL for up-to-date requirements and information. THREELAND TRAVEL will assist with, but will not be held responsible for obtaining the necessary documentation.
Note: please check our Vietnam country dossier, printing friendly version
