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This five-day tour delves deep into Hanoi’s rich culture and history, with visits to some of the city’s top attractions as well as jaunts into the surrounding countryside to get a glimpse into rural life. We learn about hill tribe life with a trip to the Ethnology Museum and soak up traditional culture at a traditional water puppet show, enjoy Tai Chi at one of Hanoi’s oldest temples and visit the ancient villages of Son Tay and Duong Lam. We explore Hanoi’s rich handicraft history with visits to artisan communities before meeting a traditional medicine practitioner to learn more about the herbs and spices used in alternative treatments.
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will drive to your accommodation for check-in before starting this jam-packed five-day exploration of Hanoi and the surrounding area. Depending on your arrival time, we will visit the Ethnology Museum to learn about Vietnam's diverse culture and ethnic groups. The informative museum offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups that call the country home and features the traditional costumes of each tribe, as well as details of their traditions and customs. In the evening, we will get a dose of traditional culture performance. The water puppet show originates in Hanoi’s rice fields in the 11th century when the paddies were flooded and villagers would wade waist-deep into the water to perform with puppets as a form of entertainment. You can then enjoy dinner in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter at the home of a Hanoian culinary expert.
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Day 2
Hanoi – Duong Lam – Tay Phuong Pagoda – Hanoi
We wake early for a soothing sunrise Tai Chi session led by an acclaimed master at one of Hanoi’s oldest temples. Feeling energised for the day, we return to the hotel for breakfast before heading out of the city to the ancient sites of Son Tay and Duong Lam, where we enjoy a feast of local food at a century-old house. In the afternoon we drive through sublime countryside to explore a smattering of famous temple sites, including Mia Pagoda and its intricate architecture, and the tombs of King Ngo Quyen and King Phung Hung. On our drive back to Hanoi, we stop at ancient Tay Phuong Pagoda which is comprised of three single-level structures built on the slopes of a hill that are said to resemble a buffalo. Dinner is at a restaurant in a delightful converted villa.
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Day 3
Hanoi - Craft Villages
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the city behind and head to Hanoi’s rural outskirts to learn about the area’s rich handicraft history. We stop at various artisan communities to watch them carrying out their crafts using traditional techniques before heading back to Hanoi for a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. We spend the afternoon learning about traditional medicine, starting with a visit to a renowned practitioner and traditional medicine expert who will share the secrets of his practice with us. We then take a stroll down traditional ‘medicine street’ to browse the fragrant and colourful range of herbs and spices on sale. The Vietnamese have practiced traditional medicine for centuries, using varying combinations of herbs and remedies. It is regarded a mainstream form of medicine in Vietnam. You then have the evening to spend at leisure.
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Day 4
Hanoi City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our exploration of creative Hanoi. The city is bursting with a wave of fresh artists who are carving a contemporary space for themselves in the city’s rich artistic history. We spend the morning taking part in an insider’s tour of Hanoi’s vibrant art scene. Led by a knowledgeable guide, we will explore the capital’s quirkiest galleries and creative enclaves, as well as popular artist hang-outs and treasured hidden spots. We enjoy a delicious lunch feasting on one of Hanoians’ best-loved dishes – grilled fish with vermicelli – before spending the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. Walk off your lunch with a stroll through the Old Quarter, stopping to enjoy a Vietnamese coffee, visit the many temples that dot the city, snap up last-minute souvenirs at the market or relax in your room.
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Day 5
Hanoi – Departure
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you have the rest of the day at your leisure before driving to Noi Bai Airport for your onward flight, bringing this five-day exploration of Hanoi’s rich culture to an end.
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- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services/ assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability;
- Accommodation in sharing twin/ double;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the program (food only)
Not Included
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
Payment and Cancellations
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to release all services in case of payment default.
- Intermediate bank charges and fees are the responsibility of the client.
- Cancellation policy: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees will apply:
• Between 30-15 days prior to departure - 25% of total price
• Between 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of total price
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5 Days Explore Cultural Hanoi
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RESERVATIONS
All tours and services can be booked directly with our office in China
A TRAILS CHINA / DAOCHENG
Beijing Office
Suite 810, SunFlower Tower
#37 Maizidian Street Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, P.R. China
Tel: (86-10) 6515 9259
Fax: (86-10) 6515 9293
Email: info@atrails.cn
CONFIRMATIONS
All reservations are confirmed by return with the up-dated booking status within 2 working days. Due to occasional delays in communication with more remote destinations, it may take a few days longer to get confirmation.
RATES AND AVAILABILITY
All rates are quoted in RMB and are subject to change without prior notice. Inclusions and exclusions in the tour packages are indicated at the end of each itinerary. Commonly our package tour rates include accommodation, transfers, certain meals, and other tour related services. Domestic or international airfares are included where mentioned. Our tour itineraries do not include visa fees and expenses of a personal nature. The validity of our rates is November 01, 2018, until October 31, 2019, unless otherwise specified.
SERVICES
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
DELIVERY FEES
A delivery fee will be charged according to the distance traveled, if any train tickets are required to be delivered to clients’ hotel.
PAYMENT
Full pre-payment by bank transfer is required 30 days before the commencement of services.
Our bank account details are:
Bank Name: Bank of China Beijing JianGuoMen Wai Sub-Branch
开 户 行：中国银行北京建国门外支行
Account Name：ATC TRAVEL SERVICES (BEIJING) LTD.
账 户 名：北京道成国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3259 6908 9747
账 号：3259 6908 9747
Swiftcode : BKCH CN BJ 110
For itineraries operated outside China
Account Name：BEIJING GLORY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE CO, LTD.
账 户 名：北京千乘假期国际旅行社有限公司
Account No.：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
账号：3211 6010 0100 1577 67
Bank Name: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd Sanyuanqiao Sub-Branch
开 户 行：兴业银行三元桥支行
CHILD POLICY
For children aged between 2 and 11 years following rates will apply:
- Child in shared adults’ room with extra bed will pay 80% of the total package price
A maximum of two children per party is granted such a discount. Besides this general policy, specific conditions may apply case by case.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellation of confirmed reservations, following general cancellation charges apply :
- Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival : 20% of the total amount
- Between 15 and 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of the total amount
- Less than 7 days prior to arrival : 100% of the total amount.
Special conditions apply for cruises, beach resorts as well as for some of the boutique and landmark hotels. Expeditions and specific products may have different conditions.
Domestic and international air tickets are non-refundable once issued. You are obliged to pay full airfare (inclusive of any tax and fuel surcharge) of any cancelled tickets based on the contract rate.
PROGRAM CHANGES
We reserve the right to re-arrange the order of any tour program, to cancel or substitute elements of any tour itinerary without notice, when local conditions require such changes. All itineraries depending on domestic flight confirmations are subject to changes.
Any increase in taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the authorities will be advised as soon as we are informed of them, and they will be added to the invoice.
Flight and train details mentioned in our itineraries are for indicative purposes only.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This agreement, its contents and all related documentation sent over to the customer/tour operator are strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any third parties.
COMPLAINTS AND IRREGULARITIES
We consider complaints as valuable feedback to improve service delivery levels. We request that service delivery failures or customer concerns, be reported during the customer’s stay, to one of our representatives. It is the aim of the company to solve any irregularity on the spot. The company reserves the right to refuse to take action on perceived irregularities submitted to the company 14 days after the customer returns back home.
FORCE MAJEURE
During the term of this agreement, neither party shall be in default of its obligations to the extent that its performance is delayed or prevented by causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, bankruptcy of a vendor, strikes and other labor disturbances, acts of war, or civil disturbances, or other equivalent or comparable events.
INDEMNITY
The client agrees to indemnify and to save A Trails – Daocheng from harm and against all damage or injury (including death) to property or person(s) resulting from intentional or negligent acts or omissions from their respective officers, employees, agents, contractor or subcontractor in connection with the performance of this agreement.
LEGAL NOTE
This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China (and/or applicable in relation to the country it is legally represented) for the time being in force and the parties agree to submit any dispute arising between the parties under this agreement to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the respectable Arbitration Institute, Office of the Judiciary applicable at the time of submission of the dispute to arbitration and the conduct of the arbitration thereof shall be under the auspices of the specific Arbitration Institute accordingly.
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LIABILITY
We act as an intermediary between the concerned airlines, hotels, all transport operators and local tourist offices providing the services. The Company is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists, including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accidents, natural and disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of printing and are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour. Acknowledgment and confirmation of the above-mentioned conditions is active, once clients participate in one of the provided services via us. The itinerary of the excursion, package and/or tour cannot be altered or changed without prior permission from us. We cannot be held liable if you amend the excursion and its content in your brochures or give wrong descriptions to clients that are travelling.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING AUTONOMOUS REGIONS IN CHINA
The Company is not responsible for any last-minute closure of specific regions or tourism sites caused by decisions taken by local or national authorities to restrict access hereto. We will provide alternative itineraries where necessary and reduce cancellation fees to a minimum, however, such imposed closures are beyond our control and constitute a case of force majeure.
The areas concerned include but are not restricted to : The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, minority regions in Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Travel breaks down borders and brings people together: The nearly 900 million people who travel every year make the sector one of the biggest in the world, a major employer and a key element in the global economy. But this has its downside, too: increasing pollutant emissions from the tourist traffic, loss of coastlines and other landscapes through excessive building development and sexual exploitation of children are just some of the negative consequences of the growth in global tourist travel. In order to minimize the negative impacts and enhance the positive ones, our Corporate Responsibility Strategy focuses on four prime issues:
- We increase efforts to ensure that children and adolescents in tourist areas are protected against sexual exploitation, one of the worst forms of abuse of young people today.
- We promote fair working conditions and sensibly service provider partners to social and environmental concerns.
- The supply and saving of clean water is a further key issue.
- We develop our own projects to meet the growing threat posed by climate change. Indeed, helping counter the adverse effects of global warming is one of the biggest challenges faced by the world tourist.