ATS Tours - Asia 2008 - (Page 28) VIETNAM Hanoi 3 CHINA Hong Kong Halong Bay LAOS Gulf of Tonkin Hainan Island 2 Hue Danang 2 Hoi An THAILAND CAMBODIA Dalat 1 Cu Chi PLANE ROAD BOAT 2 Nha Trang 3 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Mekong Delta VIETNAM DISCOVERY 14 days/13 nights Land only, Small Group Tour HIGHLIGHTS: Experience the diverse faces of Vietnam in only two weeks! Discover the charms of Vietnam, its French Colonial influences, amazing scenery and fascinating history. DAY 1: ARRIVE HO CHI MINH CITY On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), you will be met by our friendly representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening, meet the rest of your group for a welcome drink, tour briefing and dinner. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City, Rex Hotel (Standard) or Sheraton Saigon (Deluxe) for 3 nights. (D) DAY 2: CITY TOUR & CU CHI TUNNELS Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s commercial capital and a city of extraordinary energy. Begin with a walking tour of Saigon’s landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Square and Notre Dame Cathedral. Tour the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace). Drive to Cholon to visit the huge Binh Tay wholesale market and the Thien Hau Pagoda. For lunch, try “Pho” (pronounced “fur”), the delicious Vietnamese noodle soup. This afternoon, travel from the center of Saigon by riverboat along the Saigon River to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Stop at a riverside pottery and ceramics village in Binh Duong. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by boat this afternoon. (B) ^ Hoi An Market DAY 3: MEKONG DELTA The Mekong River is one of the world’s great rivers, originating in China. Travel south to My Tho, the gateway to the Delta and Vietnam’s agricultural heart. Travel by boat to one of the islands in the middle of the Mekong River. Visit a fruit orchard and try some of the local produce, then board a smaller sampan that winds along narrow canals. Enjoy the local hospitality over lunch before returning to Ho Chi Minh City late afternoon. (B,L) DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY – DALAT Transfer to the airport for your flight to Dalat (flight included). Dalat is now a city of great local character and faded French elegance. This afternoon you will visit the Summer Palace of Vietnam’s last emperor, Bao Dai. Continue on to visit an interesting pagoda inhabited by a Zen Buddhist monk and his amazing garden of paintings. Overnight: Dalat, Novotel Dalat (Standard) or Ana Mandara Villas (Deluxe) for 1 night. (B) PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE $2295 VIETNAM DISCOVERY PRICE INCLUDES: • • Price per person US$ • • • • DOUBLE SINGLE • All domestic flights and transfers 13 nights hotel accommodation (choice of Standard or Deluxe) All road transport via air-conditioned vehicles Local English speaking guides throughout Sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees) Western tour leader based on minimum 7 people 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Standard Deluxe $2295 $3480 $2965 $5365 FROM Grade: Easy Maximum Group Size: 15 Suitable for travelers of all ages with an average level of fitness and mobility. Itinerary subject to change. Not Included: International flights, entrance fees in local currency (approx. $35USD payable direct) not included in standard option; lunch on day 3 and dinner on days 1, 9 and 13 included in deluxe option only; International and domestic departure taxes, visa fees, porters, insurance, gratuities, and items of a personal nature. Note: Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges may apply. Cruise itineraries are subject to change due to sailing conditions, dam construction and/or safety concerns. Visa Requirements: A valid visa is required and must be obtained prior to entering Vietnam. Travel insurance is mandatory. Tour Code: VIET14 28 http://www.atstours.com
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