Valid:: 01 Jan - 31 Dec 2009 |
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Price (AUD) per pax |
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Tour |
Description |
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| 1 |
Half day Hanoi
city tour |
Half day tour to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence, the One Pillar Pagoda (CLOSED ON MONDAY & FRIDAY & EVERY AFTERNOON) and the Temple of Literature. (No meal) |
$86 |
$48 |
$36 |
| 2 |
Full day Hanoi
city tour |
A full day to explore the architecture and history of Hanoi. In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence, the One Pillar Pagoda (CLOSED ON MONDAY & FRIDAY & EVERY AFTERNOON) and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, visit the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, the Lake of Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple and the Old Quarter. The tour includes a stop at an ancient Vietnamese “long house”. Evening water puppet show (No meal) |
$156 |
$87 |
$67 |
| 3 |
Full day Halong Bay with lunch |
Depart early in the morning for Halong. Upon arrival, transfer immediately to a boat and begin a four-hour cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on board before returning to Hanoi in late afternoon. (Lunch) |
$593 |
$313 |
$226 |
| 4 |
Hue sightseeing & boat trip Perfume river |
Morning boat cruise through the center of Hue on the romantic Perfume River. Visit the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda along the riverbank. Then drive to visit the elaborate tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh & Tu Duc. In the afternoon visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. (No meal) |
$189 |
$109 |
$86 |
| 5 |
Half day tour Hoian |
Take a walking tour of this quaint town, visiting ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colourful riverside market. (No meal) |
$71 |
$42 |
$33 |
| 6 |
Full day tour Hoian with boat trip |
Take a walking tour of this quaint town, visiting ancient merchants’ houses, a Hokkien temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colourful riverside market. Visit to a family-run business making lantern. This work is very simple and easy to do only with hand-work. Have a chance to design your own lantern as you like from making the frame to gluing cloth. Sunset boat trip on Thu Bon river to Thanh Ha pottery village. . (No meal) |
$127 |
$75 |
$58 |
| 7 |
Half day tour to
My Son from Hoian |
Spend a half day traveling to the extraordinary ruins of My Son in a remote jungle valley. My Son was formerly the centre of the Cham Kingdom and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 20 well-preserved monuments remain. In the afternoon, visit a village specializing in copper casting, before returning to Hoi An. (No meal) |
$167 |
$89 |
$69 |
| 8 |
Full day tour
Nha Trang |
Enjoy Nha Trang’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Take a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay. Afternoon visit to the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Long Son Pagoda, the Cathedral of Nha Trang. (No meal) |
$253 |
$136 |
$103 |
| 9 |
Half day tour
Phan Thiet |
Visit: Fish sauce factory, Poshanu tower, Boat trip on Ca Ty river, Cyclo to visit the beautiful spots: Ho Chi Minh museum, Ong pagoda and market.. (No meal) |
$180 |
$99 |
$79 |
| 10 |
Half day tour
Takou mountain |
Visit: Takou mountain by taking cable car visit (No meal) |
$180 |
$98 |
$71 |
| 11 |
Full day
Phan Thiet |
Visit: Fish sauce factory, Poshanu tower, Boat trip on Ca Ty river, Cyclo to visit the beautiful spots: Ho Chi Minh museum, Ong pagoda and market. Afternoon visit Takou mountain by taking cable car visit.. (No meal) |
$289 |
$160 |
$124 |
| 12 |
Half day
Saigon city tour |
Half-day city tour to visit the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. (No meal) |
$93 |
$52 |
$43 |
| 13 |
Full day
Saigon city tour |
Half-day city tour to visit the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, War museum, History museum, Art Gallery & Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. (No meal) |
$151 |
$82 |
$68 |
| 14 |
Half day
Cu Chi tunnels |
Drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, just outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war for independence, Viet Cong guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels virtually underneath U.S. bases, using them to hide during bombing raids and to stage surprise attacks. (No meal) |
$146 |
$79 |
$67 |
| 15 |
Cu Chi + half day city tour |
After breakfast, drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, just outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war for independence, Viet Cong guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels virtually underneath U.S. bases, using them to hide during bombing raids and to stage surprise attacks. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Visit the former Presidential Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. (No meal) |
$92 |
$51 |
$45 |
| 16 |
Cu Chi + Cao Dai temple |
Drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, just outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the Vietnamese War of Independence, Viet Cong guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels virtually underneath U.S. Military bases, using them to hide during bombings and to stage surprise attacks. Optional side trips en route to Cu Chi include visits to see how rural people live and work. View occupations such as cashew nut farming, duck breeding, rice farming and production of rice paper, a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Proceed to the Holy See Temple at Tay Ninh to see an extraordinary ceremony practised by the Cao Dai religious sect. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. (No meal) |
$90 |
$48 |
$41 |
| 17 |
Vinh Long Day trip |
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic morning drive to Cai Be, stopping en route at the ornate Cao Dai Temple in Ben Luc. From Cai Be, take a boat trip along the mighty Mekong River and its tributaries to view the daily lives of people who work and play on the waterways of the Mekong Delta. The trip includes a visit to the unique “floating” market at Cai Be, and to a family-run business producing rice paper - a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Lunch is on an island mid-river, in a local house set amongst fruit orchards and bonsai trees and then followed by a performance of traditional Vietnamese music. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in late afternoon. (Lunch) |
$283 |
$158 |
$129 |
| 18 |
Ben Tre Day trip |
Depart Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic morning drive
Arrive and embark our boat . Cruise to Coconut island.
Disembark our boat at Coconut island for a 10’ walk through the island to a coconut handy craft village. Tasting some tropical fruits grown in the region.
Boat cruise to Tan Thach commune to visit a local family producing coconut candies. Take a horse cart to Quoi Son, walk to Tam Nen’s house to visit a bee farm, have a cup of hot tea mixed with bee honey and lemons. From here rowing sampan in small canal shaded by coconut trees to the boat dock. By boat to Con Qui islands for lunch. After lunch, picked up by boat to return to the main town of My Tho. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda if time permit. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in late afternoon. (Lunch)
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$245 |
$137 |
$110 |
| 19 |
Half day Tonle Sap |
Morning take the boat trip in the mighty Tonle Sap or “Great Lake” to witness the fascinating bird life and human activity on the lake’s shores. (No meal) |
$151 |
$84 |
$74 |
| 20 |
Fullday Siem Reap - Option 1 |
Morning take the boat trip in the mighty Tonle Sap or “Great Lake” to witness the fascinating bird life and human activity on the lake’s shores. Afternoon visit the Preah Ko, Bakong, and Lolei temples, dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. (No meal) |
$217 |
$144 |
$133 |
| 21 |
Fullday Siem Reap - Option 2 |
Today we will visit Angkor Thom (13th Century), including the South Gate, the Bayon, The Terrace of the Elephants and The Terrace of the Leper King, finishing our exploration at the Royal Enclosure. In the afternoon, visit the epic Angkor Wat, viewing its well-known architecture and bas-reliefs. (No meal) |
$198 |
$126 |
$115 |
| 22 |
Fullday Siem Reap - Option 3 |
After breakfast, proceed to the graceful Khmer Temple of Shiva, built in the 11th century. On the way back, stop at the three-tiered temple-hill of Pre Rup. There, view the Bantey Srei with its rarely seen sculpted female deities, the Lake of Srah Srang, and the impressive Ta Prohm Temple, which is dramatically enveloped by jungle. End the day with a spectacular sunset viewed from the mountain temple of Phnom Bakheng. (No meal) |
$230 |
$141 |
$132 |
| 23 |
Fullday Siem Reap - Option 4 |
In the morning visit Kpal Spean, take a soft trek through the jungle to reach the river of a Thousand Lingas. The ancient civilization at Angkor used this waterway for irrigation. Numerous bas-reliefs remain, as do the thousand lingas placed to bless the water before it ran downhill through the royal city. In the afternoon, proceed to the graceful Khmer Temple of Shiva at Banteay Srei that dates back to the 11th century. Banteay Srei is a traditional local name and means "Citadel of Women". The site is covered in lavish decorations, friezes, and lintels, and marks the transition from early to late Khmer art. (No meal) |
$309 |
$181 |
$167 |
| 24 |
Fullday Siem Reap - Option 5 |
In the morning, visit Phnom Kulen, a nature preserve outside Siem Reap. This area was an important spiritual centre during the Angkor period, and during weekends is still visited by local residents who come to bath in the holy waters of a nearby river. Continue to Preah Ang Tho shrine, site of an enormous reclining Buddha. In the afternoon, proceed to the graceful Khmer Temple of Shiva at Banteay Srei that dates back to the 11th century. Banteay Srei is a traditional local name and means "Citadel of Women". The site is covered in lavish decorations, friezes, and lintels, and marks the transition from early to late Khmer art. (No meal) |
$362 |
$234 |
$220 |
| 25 |
Phnom Penh fullday |
Full day city tour including the National Museum, the Silver Pagoda, the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom and the Central Market. In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the notorious Khmer Rouge Killing Fields. (No meal) |
$193 |
$116 |
$104 |
| 26 |
Phnom Penh
- Oudong |
In the morning, take an excursion to Oudong, 40km from Phnom Penh. En route, stop at a Cham Muslim village and visit a local mosque. At Oudong are three impressive stupas where the ashes of three Cambodian kings are buried. (No meal) |
$289 |
$150 |
$125 |
| 27 |
Phnom Penh
- Chisor & Tonle Bati |
Drive through the countryside to Chisor Mountain, to explore an 11th century Khmer Brahmanic temple atop the mountain. Proceed to Tonle Bati, stopping en route at a silk weaving village. Then visit the Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau temples before returning to Phnom Penh. (No meal) |
$337 |
$187 |
$162 |
| 28 |
Halfday tour Vientiane |
Visit Wat Simuang, Vientiane’s most sacred site, and the religious museum at Wat Sisaket, where thousands of statues of Buddha in wood, bronze, and stone are displayed. The tour includes a stop at Wat Pra Keo, original home of the Emerald Buddha that now resides in Bangkok, the 16th century That Luang Golden Stupa, and the Ratuxai Victory Gate, also known as the Laos’ Arc de Triomphe. The day ends viewing the sunset along the banks of the Mekong River. (No meal) |
$153 |
$92 |
$85 |
| 29 |
Fullday trip
Nam Ngum |
In the morning, drive to Nam Ngum Lake, stopping en route at a village where residents continue the age-old trade of salt processing. Upon arrival at Nam Ngum, transfer to boat and spend the next few hours relaxing and soaking up the beautiful scenery. After returning to shore, take a 25-minute walk through the forest to view an archeological dig at Vang Sang and a colourful H’Mong market. Return to Vientiane in late afternoon. (No meal) |
$440 |
$229 |
$170 |
| 30 |
Vang Vieng |
Pick up at the hotel excursion by car to Vang Vieng district on the road # 13. You will enjoy with natural scenery and prestige forest, many traditional villages and former French Mission Camp are visited along the route. Upon arrival visit Tham Jang cave with beautiful landscapes, local market and old pagodas of Vang Vieng. Return to Vieng Chan with stop to visit H/Mong market en route. (No meal) |
$554 |
$291 |
$212 |
| 31 |
Half day
Luang Prabang |
Visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun, and climb to the top of Mount Phousi where the reward is a spectacular panoramic view of the town. (No meal) |
$188 |
$168 |
$145 |
| 32 |
Full day
PakOu |
Take a full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. En route, visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves built into towering limestone cliffs along the riverbank. Inside the caves are thousands of statues of Buddha in various sizes. Continue down river to Ban Xang Hai village, where the local residents create a unique rice wine called lao lao. After a picnic lunch, return to Luang Prabrang for a short visit to the typical Lao village at Ban Xang Khong. (Lunch) |
$445 |
$272 |
$221 |
| 33 |
Full day
Khuang Si |
In the morning, travel to Khuang Si Falls, where waters tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. Take a soft trek to visit the Khamou villages of Ban Tad and Ban Nam Ok Bor. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the waterfalls. (Lunch) |
$315 |
$190 |
$155 |
| 34 |
Full day
Khoang Si Falla
+ Luang Prabang |
Morning take a half-hour drive to Khuang Si Falls, where waters tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools. In the afternoon drive back to town for a brief city tour to the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), to Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mt. Phou Si. (No meal) |
$287 |
$190 |
$156 |
