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Vietnam Family Adventure
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City)
Highlights:
Take a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter, Cruise the majestic Halong Bay, Find a poem hat in imperial Hue, Meet local kids in Hoi An, Relax on the beach at Nha Trang, Escape the heat at the Dam Sen Water Park
Trip Code:
VFA
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 14
Price:
USD $925
*(plus local payment USD $280)
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
With great food, gorgeous scenery and lots of warm, friendly locals, the whole family will fall in love with Vietnam! So join us as we laugh at water puppets in Hanoi, sail beautiful Halong Bay, learn about ancient emperors in Hue, shop for new sneakers in Hoi An and swim in the South China Sea.
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meals included: 14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner
transport: Plane, train, minibus, boat, cyclo
accommodation: Hotels (12 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight boat (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Tue, Thu & Sat
important notes:
1.Intrepid Family Adventures are designed for families. Minimum age for children is 6 years old.
2. Arrival airport transfer is included, so please advise flight details at time of booking.
3.Please note that on occasions the flight between Danang to Nha Trang on day 10 may be covered by a day train rather than a flight.
Days 1-2 Hanoi
Explore Vietnam's picturesque capital, with its green parks, tree-lined streets and lovely lakes. Jump on board a cyclo and take a ride through the Old Quarter where vendors trade painted t-shirts, watches and shoes. Then it's off to an evening water puppet show, a type of traditional Vietnamese entertainment that started in rice fields centuries ago.
Days 3-4 Halong Bay
Cruise the warm waters of Halong Bay with its towering limestone peaks and stalactite-filled caves. Legend has it the bay was created by the flailing tail of a dragon. Keep an eye out for that other legendary creature, the Tarasque, a 6-legged dragon with a turtle shell back and a lion's head that is said to live among the islands!
Days 5-6 Hue
A former imperial capital and important Buddhist centre, Hue is filled with pagodas, royal tombs and ancient sites. Explore the lively Dong Ba Market and search for 'poem hats' between the fruit, vegetable and fish stalls. These hats have shadowy scenes of everyday life that can only be seen when held up to the light. Then swap the bustle of the markets for the tranquility of the Perfume River with a cruise on a dragon boat.
Days 7-9 Hoi An
Travel past fantastic coastal scenery on the way to the ancient town of Hoi An. Meet the local kids on a school visit, get some clothes tailored or head down to the beach on bicycle.
Days 10-12 Nha Trang
Cruise the turquoise waters among nearby islands, before visiting an outdoor aquarium and lazing on a private beach. Back in Nha Trang, head down to the beachfront in the early morning for a unique exercise experience - you'll find the whole town out and about here!
Days 13-15 Ho Chi Minh City
There is so much to do in Vietnam's largest city. Scoot off on cyclos to the lively Chinatown area, have a local-style lunch in the Ben Thanh Market or do some temple-hopping, the choice is yours! For some final Vietnam fun, beat the heat at the Dam Sen Water Park.
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