VIETNAM SUMMER AGENTS FAM TRIP
15-24 June 2010

Arrive in : Hanoi
Departure from : Siem Reap
Prepared by: Mr.Nguyen Hung
05 Nguyen Truong To Street, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi , Vietnam
Phone: +84.4.9274120 Ext 108   Fax : +84.4.9274118
Cellphone : +84.913585763
Email : hung@luxurytravelvietnam.com  
Website: www.luxurytravelvietnam.com  

Outlined Itinerary:

Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)
Day 2. Hanoi – Halong on cruise (B/
Day 3. Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B/-/D)
Day 4. Hue – Hoi An (B/L)
Day 5. Hoi An (B/L)
Day 6. Hoi An – HCMC (B/D)
Day 7. Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
Day 8. HCMC - Siem Reap / Angkor Wat (B/D)
Day 9. Angkor Wat (B/L)
Day 10. Departure (B)

VIETNAM SUMMER AGENTS FAM TRIP
15-24 June 2010

15 June 2010. Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)
Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you visit Hanoi highlights. Welcome dinner at local restaurant followed by evening water puppet performance. Overnight in Hanoi.

16 June 2010. Day 2. Hanoi – Halong on cruise (B/L/D)
This morning, we will depart Hanoi at 8.30 am for a four-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. On the way we will stop for refreshments. Upon arriving in Halong City we transfer to a boat cruise of the crystalline emerald waters of Halong Bay , giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site.
11.45: Arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf
12.00: Transfer to Halong Emotion Boat by tender
12.15: Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions
12.30: Check in the cabin
13.00: Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave.
16.15: Explore the mystery of Sung Sot cave. one of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
17.12: Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one of optional activities:
• Swimming at Titop Beach
• Climbing up to Titop Peak
• Relaxing on sundeck

Requested activites at clients’account:
• Kayaking
• Diving
• Massage

18.00: Back to cruise, stop at Luom Bo Area.
19.00: Have dinner with fresh seafood
21.00 : Leisure time, enjoy the comfort in your cabin.

Optional night activities:
• Enjoy chatting at Bar.
• Enjoy night fishing.
• Relax and spend a romantic night on Emotion Cruise

17 June 2010. Day 3. Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B/-/D)
6.00: Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck
6.30: Start your day with an International Buffet Breakfast
8.15: A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island
9.30: Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village. Visit local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men.
10.30: Check-out, clear bills.
11.30: Back to the Tourist Wharf and transferred to back to Ha Noi airport for flight to Hue. Welcome pick up and transfer to hotel. Enjoy Hue Royal-style dinner. Overnight in Hue.

18 June 2010. Day 4. Hue – Hoi An (B/L/D)
Rising up in the ancient land. you board on a private traditional boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. Stop to visit the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda). Rejoin car to visit King Minh Mang's tomb and King Tu Duc's tomb. In the afternoon you will visit Hue Citadel before leaving Hue for Hoi An Ancient town. Dinner and free time to explore the town by night. Overnight in Hoi An.

19 June 2010. Day 5. Hoi An (B/L)
In the morning you visit the Cham Ruins at My Son Holy Land. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. Back to Hoi An twon to enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An.

20 June 2010. Day 6. Hoi An – HCMC (B/D)
Transfer and flight to HCMC for two nights. Afternoon, private tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. Also visit the War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping boulevard with fashionable boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and house-wares. Overnight in HCMC.

21 June 2010Day 7. Mekong Delta Excursion (B/L)
Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where you will board a private boat to go through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where guests are treated to a delicious lunch in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong, complete with succulent tropical fruits. You also visit the Dong Tam snake-farm that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a bonsai garden in Trung Luong before heading back to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC.

22 June 2010. Day 8. HCMC - Siem Reap / Angkor Wat (B/D)
Transfer to airport for flight to Siem Reap / Cambodia. Warmly welcome at Siem Reap airport. Meets and transfers to hotel. In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing . Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond. Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat. Dinner and enjoy watching Khmer Folk of charming Apsara dance show at local restaurant. Overnight in Siem Reap.

23 June 2010. Day 9. Angkor Wat (B/L)
In the morning, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup until sunset. In the afternoon, transfer to the archaeological site and continue to the temple tour. Visit Ta Prohm, one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Then, visit Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.

24 June 2010. Day 10. Departure (B)
Following breakfast at hotel, you visit Banteay Srei temple nearly everyone's favorite site. The special charm of this temple lies in its compact size, remarkable state of preservation, and the excellence of it decorative carvings, visit Banteay Samre. We board on boat in Tonle Sap Lake . Here, enjoy a brief cruise past floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and hospitals, visit the school of the "Les Artisans d'Angkor". Transfer to Siem Reap International airport departure flight. Thanks for joining with Luxury Travel.

FAM TRIP SPECIAL OFFER : USD 1,278/person. Single Supplement: USD 436

Fam trip Group size: From 8-10 persons. Shared in Twin room.

Fam trip Packaged includes:

• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation in 4-STAR HOTEL SHARED IN TWIN ROOM with daily breakfast
• English Speaking Guide & Expert for Site-visit
• Indochina Flights : Hanoi / Hue; Danang / Saigon / Siem Reap
• Domestic departures taxes
• Cruise in Halong Bay and boat trip in Mekong Delta
• Meals as stated in the itinerary
• Sightseeing tickets
• Mineral water & tissue on coach daily
• Vietnam visa approved letter
• Services charges and government taxes.
• Certificate of Indochina Specialist Issued By Luxury Travel

Terms & Conditions:

• FAMs, or Familiarization Trips, are made available only to Travel Agents
• Spouses or Companions is subject to extra payment
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• Credit Card required upon confirmation
• Full refundable amount per company will be right after this first booking of tour with Luxury Travel before 30 April 2011

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