DEPARTURE DATE FOR SEAT-IN-COACH TOUR ITINERARY

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1 World Wing International 11 Days Laos/Vietnam Classic SIC & Private Tour Guaranteed departures as per below chart with minimum 2 pax on Sunday for seat-in-coach or daily departure for private tour DEPARTURE DATE FOR SEAT-IN-COACH TOUR ITINERARY SUNDAY DAY 01 ARRIVAL LUANG PRABANG [-/L/-] Arrive at Luang Prabang, transfer to the hotel for check in Lunch at hotel Start your visit with Vat Vixoune influenced by Thai-Lu architecture and That Makmo, the watermelon shaped stupa. Proceed to Vat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang dating back from 16th century Climb up Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River Dinner (to own account) Accommodation at your hotel (please see separate) MONDAY DAY 02 LUANG PRABANG-WATCH TAGBAT-PAK OU CAVES [B/L/-] Watch Tagbat, the monks rounds, early in the morning. It is a ritual that is truly part of Lao people s life and offers a memorable experience and great snapshots. Your guide will explain how to follow the strict customs and rules involved and visit fresh local market. Return to your hotel for breakfast Start your day of visit the National Museum (Tuesday closed) the former Royal King s Palace then proceed to embark at the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and cruise upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop at Thin Hong a picturesque village to get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves in which you find hundreds of Buddha statues near by the caves Return to Luang Prabang by boat. On the way back stop at Ban Xang Khong, handmade paper village. Drop in the old city for a walk or shop at a Hmong market Dinner (to own account) Accommodation at your hotel (please see separate)

2 TUESDAY DAY 03 LUANG PRABANG KUANGSI WATERFALL - HANOI [B/L/-] Breakfast at your hotel Excursion by car to Kuangsi waterfall 32 kms to the west of Luang Prabang. On the way, visit the Hmong village Ban Na Ouane. Short walk through the forest to the waterfall. After enjoying the scenery, take a swim in one of the nearby clear pools. Below the tiered limestone pools lies the Khmu village Ban Thapene. Khmu men are especially good basket weavers and can sometimes be watched crafting Picnic lunch nearby the waterfall Back to Luang Prabang and transfer to the airport for departure flight to Hanoi Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International airport; our guide will pick up at airport and then transfer to hotel for check in Accommodation at hotel in Hanoi (please see separate) WEDNESDAY DAY 04 HANOI - FULL DAY CITY TOUR [B/L/D] Morning: visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October-November for maintenance), One Pillar Pagoda, Fine Art Musem and Historial Museum. Panoramic cyclo tour in the afternoon followed by a visit of Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Drop by Thang Long theatre to enjoy famous Water Puppet Show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk, laugh and even dance on water surface. Drop off at hotel Dinner and accommodation at hotel in Hanoi (please see separate) THURSDAY DAY 05 HANOI HALONG [B/L/D] Drive to visit Temple of Literature and then proceed to Halong for 2 days/1 night cruise. In Halong board the junk, check-in registration (Check-in time between and 13.00). Discover Halong Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Dragon descending to the sea as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Halong Bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Seafood lunch on board A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay will take you to visit some of the islands and caves. Opportunity to swim at Titov beach Enjoy dinner and overnight on board. (Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary)

3 FRIDAY DAY 06 HALONG HANOI DANANG HOI AN [B/L/-] Breakfast on board Continue to cruise the bay. Disembark and have lunch on the way (Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary) Drive back to Hanoi and transfer to airport for flight to Danang (See separate airfare) Arrive in Danang; meet our guide and transfer to Hoi An for overnight Accommodation at hotel in Hoi An (please see separate) Lunch on day 6: will be served in a local restaurant in Halong Bay after check-out from the boat. There is neither time nor an adequate restaurant facility on the way to Hanoi Airport. Please note that there will no other meals be served until dinner at hotel in Hoi An in the late evening. SATURDAY DAY 07 HOI AN [B/L/-] Discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house and a silk workshop. Lunch at hotel Afternoon: Time at leisure Accommodation at hotel in Hoi An (please see separate) SUNDAY DAY 08 HOI AN - DANANG - HUE [B/L/-] Drive to Danang: Visit carving village at Marble Mountain; Cham Museum Proceed to Hue via Hai Van pass: Visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market Accommodation at hotel in Hue (please see separate) MONDAY DAY 09 HUE HO CHI MINH [B/L/-] Boat trip on perfume River; visit Thien Mu pagoda then Tu Duc Tomb Continue to visit Khai Dinh Tomb and the incense making village Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (See separate airfare) Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City; meet our guide and then transfer to hotel for check in Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh (please see separate)

4 TUESDAY DAY 10 HO CHI MINH CU CHI TUNNEL HO CHI MINH [B/L/-] Morning: Drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City Afternoon: Visit War Remnants Museum, former Presidential Palace and quick photo stops at Notre Dame Church, and Central Post Office Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh WEDNESDAY DAY 11 HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE [B/-/-] Pick up at hotel and transfer to airport for departure flight END OF SERVICE ** Itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights, road- and weather conditions and availability of rooms. ** SUPERIOR CATEGORY: Luang Prabang : Muang Thong Hotel, Deluxe room or similar Hanoi : Mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel, standard room or similar Halong : Indochina Sails Junk, superior cabin or similar Hoi An : Hoi An Beach Resort, deluxe garden view room or similar Hue : Muong Thanh Hotel, deluxe city room or similar Ho Chi Minh : Equatorial Hotel, deluxe room or similar DELUXE CATEGORY: Luang Prabang : Xieng Thong Palace Hotel, Suite room or similar Hanoi : Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Hotel, luxury room or similar Halong : Indochina Sails Junk, superior cabin or similar Hoi An : Victoria Resort, superior room or similar Hue : La Residence Hotel, superior room or similar Ho Chi Minh : Caravelle Hotel, deluxe room or similar JOINT PACKAGE TOURS US DOLLAR (MIN. 2 PERSONS) DEPARTURE ON SUNDAY WITH ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN SPEAKING GUIDE 11 DAYS LAOS/VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR JOINT TOUR PRICE SGL. SUP. Superior class Deluxe class Validity: October 2014 Prices are net per person in twin/double sharing basis

5 PRIVATE PACKAGE TOURS US DOLLAR DAILY DEPARTURE WITH ENGLISH/FRECH/GERMAN SPEAKING GUIDE Hotel 1pax 2pax 3-5pax 6-9pax 10-14pax 15-19pax 20-Up SGL.SUP. Superior Deluxe Validity: October 2014 Prices are net per person in twin/double sharing basis AIRFARES :- Bangkok-Luang Prabang Luang Prabang-Hanoi Hanoi-Danang Hue-Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok : USD per person : USD per person : USD per person : USD per person : USD per person ** Please note that airfares and fuel charges are subject to change without prior notice, unless the ticket is issued. Therefore price changes might occur at the time of issuing the ticket ** ISSUING FLIGHT TICKET POLICY Vietnam Airlines requests ticket issuance within 5 days after confirmation. It will be our responsibility to postpone the time limit or rebook the flights until we receive a final confirmation from agent or until Vietnam Airlines is able to guarantee our seats. A final deadline will be communicated once the reservation cannot be kept any longer. COMPULSORY DINNERS AT OTHERS HOTELS WILL BE ADVISED LATER IF THERE IS. "Our quotations are made in USD but based on local cost of transport, meals and accommodation etc. in Thai Baht (THB) for Thailand, plus various local currencies for services in our neighboring countries. In case there should be a major change (5% or more) in the exchange rates between the Thai Baht and the USD, (presently around THB per USD), we reserve ourselves the right to correct quotations in line with the revised value of the USD" Asian Trails reserves the right to change the rates if fuel prices rise 25% and above. The surcharge will be confirmed at the time of booking

6 INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE ARE:- - Accommodation as mentioned in the program or similar - Transfers and tours with specified guide - Meals as per mentioned in program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) - Package 2days/1 night Indochina Sails Junk (Joint basis) - All Entrance fees, boat fees - Fresh Water and towel - Service charges, room tax and baggage handling NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE ARE:- - Early check-in or late check-out are subject to availability - International air-tickets including international airport tax - Domestic air-tickets Hanoi-Danang, Hue-Ho Chi Minh including domestic airport tax - Surcharge for peak season or compulsory dinner at hotels - Other meals and services which are not mentioned in the program - Handling fee for apply Vietnamese visa upon arrival at USD per person - Laotian visa stamped fee at USD per person (depend on Nationality) - Vietnamese visa stamped fee at USD per person - Personal insurance - Optional tours - Other personal expenses - Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, tipping and etc. CHILD POLICY: years, sharing twin room with 2 adults: * 15% discount with extra bed and breakfast * 25% discount without extra bed and without breakfast * No discount for child who stay in sharing twin room NOTE: Maximum 02 children are allowed at reduced rates, per party. CANCELLATION POLICY: TOURS & TOUR PACKAGES RESERVATIONS No Show : 100 % charge 1-7 days : 50 % of the tour price 8-14 days : 30 % of the tour price days : 10 % of the tour price 22 days up : no charge