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7 days, 6 nights
Marvel at Vietnam’s rich bounty of stunning World Heritage Sites while being treated to warm local hospitality as we head from Hanoi to Danang. These include inspirational karst-lined Halong Bay; the expansive Phong Nha Caves; the ancient monuments of Imperial Hue; the picturesque former trading port of Hoi An; and the tower-temples of My Son that were the setting for the Champa Kingdom. We will discover the country’s leading cultural landmarks during this seven-day adventure led by knowledgeable tour guides.
Day 1
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Embark on this incredible seven-day journey through Vietnam’s World Heritage Sites with a cruise through amazing Ha Long Bay. We transfer from our hotel in Hanoi and drive to the departure point where we board a traditional junk to discover this UNESCO listed destination that is often referred to as Vietnam’s ‘eighth wonder of the world.’ The Bay is a spectacular natural wonderland of over 3,000 limestone karsts, cliffs and coves. Ha Long means ‘bay of the descending dragon’ and many of the islands, that reach up to 100 metres in height, with sheer vertical cliffs on all sides, resemble this mythical beast. The evolution of the area has taken millions of years and it has been shaped by a tropical wet climate and constant pounding from waves and wind. Cruises across the Bay take in islands named after their unique shapes such as Turtle Island, Chicken Island and Human Head Island. We enjoy a seafood lunch, with stops to visit some points of interest and go swimming if the weather permits. Dinner and overnight are on board.
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Day 2
Ha Long – Hanoi – Night Train To Dong Hoi
Start the day with a revitalising tai chi class on deck as we cruise back to the mainland. We then drive back to Hanoi, with a brief stop to visit But Thap Pagoda. This serene sanctuary was constructed in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty and rebuilt in the 17th century during the Ly era. It is one of the most popular pagodas in Northern Vietnam and consists of 10 buildings within an expansive religious site. We then make another stop for lunch ahead of our arrival in Hanoi. There is the option to pay for a hotel room for day use. Dinner is at a local restaurant. We then transfer to the train station to board an overnight train and we travel in a four-berth shared cabin to Dong Hoi. Please note: During peak travel periods, trains may be packed and this may make it difficult to enjoy a comfortable travel experience. In this case, taking a flight from Hanoi to Dong Hoi is an option.
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Day 3
Dong Hoi
Bathe in World Heritage listed Phong Nha National Park’s bounty of breath-taking natural beauty. In the morning, we arrive in Dong Hoi by train (or plane depending on the chosen option) and enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. We then drive to Phong Nha National Park which is famed for its dramatic mountains, lush tropical forests and meandering underground rivers. It is also home to dramatic limestone karsts and a web of caves, including Hang Son Doong, the biggest cave on the planet, as well as a rich diversity of wildlife, including tigers, elephants and black bears. We take a boat trip along the Son River to visit Phong Nha wet cave and Tien Son dry cave. After lunch at a local restaurant, we drive to Chay Lap, with the afternoon free at leisure to explore the idyllic and spectacular countryside by kayak or bicycle. Dinner and overnight are in Chay Lap.
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Day 4
Chay Lap – Paradise Cave – Hue
Today we head to historic Hue, the old imperial capital that came to prominence in the 8th century when it was the Nguyen dynasty’s seat of power. It is located on the Perfume River in the country’s central region and it offers a cityscape of ancient temples and French colonial architecture. As a former religious and cultural hub, we have a wealth of sites to explore, including the UNESCO acclaimed Imperial City. After breakfast, we check-out and commence our journey, with a stop to explore Paradise Cave. Encircled by forested karst peaks, this amazing cave network extends for 31 km. The scale is astounding, with wooden staircases plunging into a huge cathedral-like space lined with stalagmites and stalactites and an impressive collection of 60 million-year-old rock formations. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Our next stop is Hien Luong Bridge which divided North and South Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. We then continue to Hue, arriving at the hotel by the late afternoon, with time at leisure until dinner in the hotel. Overnight is at hotel in Hue.
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Day 5
Hue – Imperial City
Delve into Hue’s rich historical past which stretches back to the 8th century when it was the Nguyen dynasty’s seat of power. After breakfast, we start our exploration with a cruise along the romantic Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. This iconic seven-storey shrine sits on Ha Khe Hill and it attracts pilgrims from far and wide. We then continue to the amazing Imperial City, the ancient walled compound where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled the land between 1802 and 1883. Next, we soak up local life at lively Dong Ba Market and then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we explore the elaborate tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and experience more local life learning about the production of incense sticks and conical hats in artistic enclaves. In the evening, we have dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight is at hotel in Hue. Please note: If travelling in a group, a royal costumed dinner animated with royal court music is a recommended experience.
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Day 6
Hue – Hoi An
Soak up stunning ocean views along the iconic Hai Van Pass, a 25 km-long stretch that is Vietnam’s highest road, on the way to charming Hoi An. After breakfast at the hotel, we depart and pass through quaint red-tiled villages, with spectacular vistas that sweep across the sprawling green landscape to the sea. We stop in the coastal city of Danang to visit the Cham Museum. On arrival in the UNESCO listed destination of Hoi An, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of this historic town which served as a prosperous seaport from the 16th to 18th centuries. We delve into local life at the colourful local market and visit renowned landmarks such as The Old House of Tan Ky, the Fukien Assembly Hall and the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge. We also view the rearing of silkworms for the area’s burgeoning textile industry. Dinner is at the hotel. Overnight is at hotel in Hoi An.
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Day 7
Hoi An – My Son – Da Nang
Take a step back in time at the former capital of the Cham Kingdom and the religious centre of My Son. Our cultural half-day adventure commences after breakfast with a 40 km drive south-west of Hoi An to this amazing UNESCO listed site. This unique culture – which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism – developed between the 4th and 13th centuries in an area within coastal Vietnam. This is evident through the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples that were the focal point of the Champa Kingdom. These structures were constructed over ten centuries of continuous development in what was the heart of the ancestral homeland of the ruling Dua Clan which unified the Cham clans and established the Cham Kingdom. The My Son Sanctuary presents a graphic picture of spiritual and political life during an important phase of the history of South-East Asia and these monuments are without equal in the region. We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by the transfer to Danang Airport for the onward flight and the conclusion of this amazing and enlightening seven-day cultural exploration of Vietnam’s leading UNESCO sites.
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Ha Long Bay
Indochina Sails Premium
Quang Binh
Phong Nha Lake House
Deluxe
Hue
Indochine Palace
Palace Deluxe
Hoi An
Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel
Deluxe
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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;
- Asian Trails reserves the right to charge a supplement to all guests if Tourism Authorities eventually decide to increase the fees applied to cruises in Ha Long Bay (e.g. USD 21/person on the 2D/1N cruise program)
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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7 Days Journey through World Heritages
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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.