6 Days Hochiminh – Cuchi Tunnels – Dalat – Muine Exploration Valid till Sept 2020

Tour code: DA16-6D/2019 Route: Hochiminh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Dalat – Muine Duration: 6 days Start from Hochiminh and end of Hochiminh

DAY 1: HOCHIMINH ARRIVAL (D) Arrive in , welcome by our guide and transfer to hotel for check in.

Ho Chi Minh City formerly named Saigon is the largest city and economic center of always bustled with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge and shoppers indulge themselves into unlimited choices. However the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.

Afternoon, take a half-day city tour to visit Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles, Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh.

DAY 2: HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNELS – MUINE (B/L/D) Hochiminh – Muine: 220km – 4 hours 10 minutes driving Morning, take a half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and later on Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Back to Ho Chi Minh City and spend time at leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, enjoy a journey 4-hours driving to Muine. Arrive Muine, check-in the hotel. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Muine.

DAY 3: MUINE JEEP TOUR – DALAT (B/L/D) Muine – Dalat: 156km – 3 hours 35 minutes driving Early morning, enjoy the jeep tour to visit sunrise in Muine, departing at your hotel.

Visiting White sand dunes. At the top of the sand dunes, catching the first sunrise of the day. Other activities can be taken: riding quad-bikes over sand dunes and ostriches riding (at own expense), sliding down sand dunes slopes with surfboards.

Visiting Red sand dunes, slopers are less sreep than the White sand dunes, great opportunity for taking photo as red color of the sand is great contrast to background scenery.

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Afterward, visiting the fishing village, observing the daily lives of fishermen, morning catch is hauled to shore and women are busy sorting out the catch and fishing boats are lining up and waiting to depart.

Tour continuous to visiting Fairy spring (Suoi Tien) where the small stream running through the middle of the red saund dunes. It is like a version of Red Canyon.

Finally, returning back to your hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, enjoy your free time for rest in Muine beach.

Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch, you will be transfer to Dalat. Arrive Dalat, dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.

DAY 4: DALAT FULL DAY TOUR (B/L) Lying 1,500 m above sea level and surrounded by pine hills, Dalat has been known as the prime hill resort city thanks to its mild weather, romantic valleys, tranquil lakes surrounded by pine hills, colonial time villas, pagodas and monasteries. Dalat is also the flower festival city of Vietnam.

In the morning, you will visit the bustling local market where farmers come and sell their daily produce. Continue to visit the summer palace of the former emperor Bao Dai. The next stop will be the Hang Nga House, also known as “Crazy House”, a unique piece of art by Madam Viet Nga, a contemporary architect. Continuous to visit the Valley Of Love – romantic and fabulous landscape, the largest colorful preserved flower Showroom. Lunch will be serve at local restaurant.

Afternoon, you will be transferred to Dalat cable car station. Savor the panoramic views of Dalat from the platform and then board the cable car for an enjoyable ride above pine forests and rolling hills to Truc Lam Pagoda – the largest Institute of Meditation in Vietnam. The pagoda is set amidst pine forests right by the tranquil Tuyen Lam Lake. Opened in 1994 it is the largest pagoda in Dalat, located on Phuong Hoang (Phoenix) mountain, 4 km from Dalat. Visit the pagoda and then take a relaxed boat trip on Tuyen Lam Lake, also known as the lake where rivers, springs and forests meet. Built in the 1980’s, it is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the area.

Afterward, enjoy the Dalat night market where you can try the local food and buy the souvenir for friends and family. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.

DAY 5: DALAT "A LITTLE PARIS" – HOCHIMINH BY FLIGHT (B/L/D) BY VN1383 DLI - SGN 17:30 - 18:20 DOMESTIC FLIGHT TICKET IS INCLUDED After breakfast, you can admire the beauty of the old French architecture at Dalat Railway Station which is the oldest and the most beautiful railway station in Indochina. Amaze at the admirable architecture of Linh Phuoc Pagoda was built from debris of glass, pottery and porcelain, and the unique Guan Yin statue by immortal flowers of Vietnam. Continues to visit the Valley Of Love – romantic and fabulous landscape, the largest colorful preserved flower Showroom. Lunch at the local restaurant

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Afternoon, the guide take you to Lat Village to understand the daily life of Lach ethnic minority people. Take the Jeep car up to Langbiang Mountain – the roof of Dalat (1950m high) to enjoy fantastic views of Silver Stream, Golden Lake, forest and whole Dalat city.

Afterward, you will be transfer directly to Lien Khuong Airport for flight to Hochiminh.

Arrive Hochiminh, enjoy the dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh.

DAY 6: HOCHIMINH DEPARTURE (B) Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight!

PACKAGED PRICES ALL RATES ARE IN USD VALID UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2020

HOTEL CATEGORY Applicable for Asian market, except Japan & Korea Or Similar Tour by private car/coach with private guide per person in a party of 2 3- 4 5-6 7-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-Up Single Sup

FIRST CLASS 752 654 564 549 512 507 488 477 136 3 STAR UPPER CLASS 773 675 586 571 533 531 511 499 157

FIRST CLASS 823 725 636 621 583 578 558 546 207 4 STAR UPPER CLASS 837 739 650 635 597 594 574 561 221

FIRST CLASS 935 837 747 732 695 699 678 664 319 5 STAR UPPER CLASS 1039 941 851 836 799 810 786 773 423

HOTEL CATEGORIES HO CHI MINH CITY MUI NE DALAT Or Similar Prague Hotel DaiLoi Fortune DaLat FIRST CLASS Ha Hien Signature Hotel Hotel Le Duy Hotel Tien Dat Resort Blue Diamond Thu Khoa Ananda Resort Ngoc Phat Hotel Dalat 3 STAR Huan Hotel Lotus villages Resort (Surcharge from Thursday Elios Hotel UPPER CLASS Valid until March 2019 to Saturday @ Cititel Central Saigon Hotel US$ 25/pax/night) Liberty Hotel Saigon Dalat Plaza Hotel Parkview Kings Hotel Dalat (Surcharge for Friday, Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh Saturday & Sunday is Millennium Boutique Hotel US$ 27/pax/night) FIRST CLASS Palace Hotel Saigon Du Parc Hotel Dalat Terra cotta Resort 4 STAR Royal Hotel Saigon (Surcharge for Friday & Hoang Ngoc Resort Saturday @ US$ 27/pax/night) Alagon Zen Hotel & Spa TTC Hotel Premium - Ngoc UPPER CLASS EdenStar Saigon Hotel & Lan Spa

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Dalat Edensee Lake Resort Hotel Majestic Saigon & Spa FIRST CLASS Saigon (Surcharge for Friday & New World Saigon Hotel Saturday @ Sea Links Beach US$ 30/pax/night) 5 STAR Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel Sheraton Saigon Hotel & UPPER CLASS (Surcharge for Friday & Towers Saturday is US$ 30/pax/night)

INCLUSION & BENEFITS: ✓ Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast ✓ Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary ✓ Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers. ✓ Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers ✓ Private board for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, ✓ Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary ✓ Mineral water is available as complementary

EXCLUSION: ✓ International & Domestic flight tickets ✓ Surcharge for Thai speaking guide: US$10 per day per group ✓ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary ✓ Gratuities for guides and drivers ✓ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance) ✓ Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary ✓ All other services not specified in the itinerary ✓ Not included VAT

CHILDREN POLICY: ✓ Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 100%. ✓ Child below 12 yrs old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 80%. ✓ Child below 12 yrs old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 70%

TIPPING POLICY: ✓ US$ 5/ person/per day/ group up to 4 pax ✓ US$ 4/ person/per day/ group up to 9 pax ✓ US$ 3/ person/per day/ group from 10 pax

BUS POLICY Group Size Kind of Transportation Kind of vehicle 1- 3 pax 7 seater Fortune 4 – 8 pax 16 seater For Transit 9 – 14 pax 24 – 29 seater Hyundai County 15 - 22 pax 35 seater Samco/ Thaco

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Huyndai Aero Hi-class 23 – 42 pax 45 seater Huyndai Universe

NOTE: ✓ The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic and weather conditions, however all points must cover unless amendment or cancellation make by clients themselves (Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients) ✓ Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability. ✓ Supplement charge for room rate in peak dates depends on the hotel category used. Compulsory gala dinner on X’mas, New Year’s Eve & Lunar New Year’s Eve to be advised upon booking. Prices for group of 15 persons up in 5 stars hotels sometime requires to re-quote bases on the hotel policy

(DAT-04/05/2019)

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