Why or why not? I think this is something everyone should do at least once. I think this defines a sense of strength, character, craziness? How comfortable are you alone for 10 days without telephone, or possibly internet? Would you be bored with yourself? Even though I have traveled by myself many times, it has been at least 10 years since the last time, which means I am a bit apprehensive. Will I find my way around? Will I be able to enjoy the reserved Vietnamese alone?
I will let you know soon! I will try to post as I go along and I will even try to take photos with my iPad to post.
If not, I will be sure to give you a complete update upon my return. Today I went to the ENT specialist again, had my nose or should I say my brain swabbed, nothing like a 12 inch Q-tip going up your nose, X-ray of my chest and 4 X-rays of my head! I have a follow up appointment on the 11 of April. You never know, I might make an appearance in Monsters inside me! Of course I have a set of new and improved antibiotics! See you soon! Happy Birthday Lauren (April 5th) love mama
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VIETNAM HOLIDAY
Private tour – 10 days
Hanoi – Sapa – Duong Lam village – Halong bay – Saigon – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong delta – Can Tho
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At 15.30: welcome at the airport and transfer to city centre and tour briefing. Late afternoon, if time permits you take the orientation tour of the center Hanoi, walking around the guild streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Opera House. Enjoy welcome Dinner in local restaurant hosted by Vietnam Today Travel while waiting for the 21:00 departure o-n the deluxe night train to Lao Cai. Overnight o-n train in air conditioned cabin. Accommodation: 4 soft berth sharing cabin with AC Meals: Dinner Day 2 (1st Apr): Lao Cai – Bac Ha market – Sapa The train will pull in around 6:00 at Lao Cai station, near the border of China, you will be met by your driver for the 38 miles drive to Sapa, the premier destination of northwest Vietnam. Enjoy your breakfast and then transfer to Bac Ha market - a stunning spectacular weekend market. Bac Ha is one of colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands of local people in their traditional attire buy and sell the local products. Dogs, cats, pigs, horses... are all on sales. This is a golden opportunity to take your best photos! In the afternoon, we will take a pleasant walk to Ban Pho village, home to the flower H'mong people. This is a great opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and have pleasant walk amongst tribal villages. Transfer to Sapa town in the late afternoon. Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa Meal: Breakfast Day 3 (2nd Apr): Sapa – Lao Cai – night train to Hanoi A whole day for discover of nature as well as different culture of hill tribe people on a new trek in Sapa with a H'mong guide who speaks excellent English You will begin with a walking tour of Sapa market, then trekking down hill from village to villages around Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van area which is beautifully decorated by terraced-fields and the house of H'mong, Red Zao and Zay people. You have several levels for your trekking today from soft trek 2-3miles, medium trek (3-4 miles) and hard trek (5 miles +) Great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes, meeting friendly hill- tribe people at home and work... Have home hosted lunch in the village of Zday people. Later in the afternoon Jeep or Van will take you back to Sapa for refreshment then transfer to Lao Cai for the night train to Hanoi. Accommodation: 4 soft berths sharing cabin with AC Meals: Breakfast& Lunch Day 4 (3rd Apr): Hanoi – Duong Lam ancient village |
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You will arrive in Hanoi station very early. One daily room at New Moon hotel (very near station) will be available for you to have a short break. After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for Duong Lam ancient village. Duong Lam Ancient Village has a history of about 1,200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years and well-known for its surviving laterite brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Laterite is red clay formed from weathered basalt found in northern Vietnam. It is also famous nationwide as “the hometown of two kings”. You will drive about 65 km from Hanoi to visit Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay province. Duong Lam, a purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta. On arrival we take a walk on the village path to visit Mong Phu temple where is dedicated to national heroes, King Ngo Quyen temple and King Phung Hung temple. Enjoy Vietnamese special Vietnamese lunch in an ancient house. While you are in the house you can also join the local people in producing local specialties such as soft green- lentil cake and rice cake filled with brown onion and enjoys these products (Depends on the season of the year). Continue to visit Mia Pagoda - built in 15th century and admire 287 statues of all sizes before transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi. Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Meals: Breakfast Day 5 (4th Apr): Early arrive in Hanoi - Cruise Halong Bay The driver will pick you up drive to Halong passing the countryside of the Red River Delta. 12.00 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. 14.30 Arrive at Titop Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about 45 minutes on the island. 15.15 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16.15 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available. 21:00 – 23:00: Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00: End of program for Day One Accommodation: Indochina Sail cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 6 (5th Apr): Halong bay – Hanoi – fly to Saigon
6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. You may join Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck at 7:00, duraion about 30 minutes. 8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier Your driver will wait you at the pier and then transfer directly to Noi Bai airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival at Danang airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoian. Check in and free time at leisure Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian Meals: Breakfast Day 7 (6th Apr): Saigon city tour and Cu Chi tunnels This morning, you leave Saigon for CuChi and visit the tunnels; you will visit Cu Chi tunnels, which is only 70km from the center of Saigon. This place was called ‘Iron Triangle’ by American during the war and actually it stood as a stronghold of Vietcong (Vietnamese Army) for almost 30 years despite of many American bombs and military actions. A walk underground the tunnels will help you understand how the Vietnamese people had fought and won the war. You can enjoy your lunch at the well known local restaurant. Your tour in the afternoon includes the former War Remnants Museum, Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, Central Post Office and Ben Thanh market. Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon Meals: Breakfast |
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Day 8 (7th Apr): Saigon – Mekong delta excursion – Can Tho
After breakfast, depart the hotel and drive South ward to the Cai Be – Vinh Long Province. From here you will see the Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon River Delta). This is special experiences of Mekong Delta. Visit the Candy factory, orchard garden, listen to traditional music and have lunch with family in the garden. You cross the islands on Mekong River on oars boats and experience the real of country side along Mekong. Stay overnight in Can Tho – the capital of Mekong Delta. Late afternoon take the short walk to the local market near by. Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho Meal: Breakfast & Lunch Day 9 (8th Apr): Can Tho - Floating market - Saigon Depart hotel early in the morning to board a motorized boat to travel to visit the famous Cai Rang Floating market. Continue the boat ride to visit the orchards and try the tropical fruits. Visit the local people at their home. Drive back to Can Tho for lunch. Continue on to Saigon, arriving in the late afternoon. Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon Meal: Breakfast Day 10 (9th Apr): Saigon Departure You have free time until be transferred to the airport for your departure flight at 10.40. End of the tour. Cảm ơn và chào tạm biệt. Meals: Breakfast With kind regards, With kind regards, Nguyen Phuong Thao Travel Consultant |
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NOTE: It will be cold in the northern Vietnam and hot in Southern Vietnam during your travel dates, so warm coat, T-shirt, short, hat, swimming suite, eyes-wear... are recommended. If you require further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact us. In the mean time I look forward to your thoughts and comments in your reply. |
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