Best Of The South Vietnam – Part 2

Vietnam is an exhilarating country to travel. Vibrant street life, exquisite food and epic landscapes await you here. A nation on the move, Vietnam balances cool urban culture with traditional values. In the cities, ancient pagodas squat just around the corner from sleek rooftop bars; and in the countryside, life still follows the rhythms of the rivers and the rice harvest. This contrast between old and new Vietnam is a big part of its appeal. Another great reason to visit Vietnam is its diverse natural beauty. The capital of Hanoi is your gateway to the treasures of the north: spectacular mountains and bays studded with karsts. In the south, Ho Chi Minh City will entice you with its captivating streets (just watch out for those motorcycles). Let’s make your journey an unforgettable one! Let’s explore the beauty of Vietnam together!

Read more: Best Of The South Vietnam – Part 1

Day 05: Ben Tre – Long Xuyen (Meals: )

Mekong discovery: Enjoying fruit garden tour, Kien An Cung pagoda, Huynh Thuy Le’s house

Have breakfast at the homestay and enjoy a bike ride (1-1.5 hours) on the path from Dong Hoa to Tam Binh, passing the durian gardens, sapota gardens, and longan gardens. Encounter with the local people then visit the local village market. Return to the homestay for refreshments. (Extension: Go for a 1 hour walk along the trail with a local and cycle to Ngu Hiep Island where the alluvium of the Mekong River has formed a fertile garden. These are unusual excursions in a luxuriant and authentic place.) For those who do not wish to ride a bike, it is possible to ask our tour guide for a motorbike and ride pillion.

Transfer to Long Xuyen via Sa Dec where we can visit Kien An Cung pagoda and Huynh Thuy Le’s house from the novel by Marguerite Duras  ‘L’Amant – the Lover’. Discover the local market in Sa Dec which is rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish. Continue to Long Xuyen and visit Cao Dai temple and a crocodile farm on route. Stay overnight at a hotel in Long Xuyen.  

Day 06: Long Xuyen – Ho Chi Minh city (Meals: )

Mekong discovery: Long Xuyen floating village, Cu Lao Ong Ho island

In the morning, transfer to the floating market and floating village in Long Xuyen which are animated and authentic on a small tributary of the Mekong River. Discover the daily activities of people living by the river. Enjoy a boat trip to Cu Lao Ong Ho where there is a small museum about our famous president Ton Duc Thang. Take a bike ride on the island and enjoy the beauty of the peaceful landscapes.

Take the road back to Saigon and check in your hotel in late afternoon. 

Day 07: Ho Chi Minh city (Meals: )

Ho Chi Minh City Departure

Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby for about 30 minutes to Tan Son Nhat airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

In the rush hour (07:00 – 08:30 AM and 16:30 – 18:30 PM), it takes around 1 hour from the city center to Tan Son Nhat airport.

End of tour and services.

PACKAGE PRICE FOR PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR:

INCLUSIONS:

✅ PRIVATE door to door transport (new vehicle) with air-conditioned

✅ Accommodation shared in Double/ twin room with daily breakfast

✅ Experienced English speaking guide

✅ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)

✅ Entrance fees, permission

✅ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day

✅ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

✅ Bank fees if payment by credit card

✅ Gov tax and service charge

✅ No extra charge after final confirmation

✅Visa approval sheet

✅Travel Insurance

 EXCLUSIONS:

❌ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

❌ Other than mentioned in the itinerary

❌ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, soft & hard drinks

❌ Meals not mentioned in the program

❌ Tips are welcomed!

❌International flight ticket

❌Vietnam Visa stamp fee

❌Early check in & Late check out

❌Tips for tour guides and drivers,…

HOTELS LIST (May be changed with equivalent)

CHILD POLICY FOR LAND TOUR

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults with an extra bed: 75% of adult fare

✅Children under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults without an extra bed: 50% of adult fare

✅Child under 02 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC

Child Policy For Air Ticket

✅Children under 24 months old: 15% of adult fare

✅Children from 02 years old: 100% of adult fare

CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment for the tour is a fundamental part of the tour’s income and contributes to the overall cost of equipment, running costs, staffing, administration, etc. As the Company will have incurred the majority of its costs before the tour starts, we need to impose cancellation charges to cover these costs.

Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel your booking, we will impose cancellation charges as follows:

• 30 days or more prior to departure – loss of deposit
• 15-29 days before departure – 30% of tour cost*
• 7-14 days before departure – 50% of tour cost*
• 6 or fewer days before departure – 80% of tour cost*

* or deposit if greater.

Tailor-made tours may be subject to alternative cancellation terms, which will be communicated to applicable Clients at the time of booking.

All cancellations must be in writing and be made by the person who submitted the booking form. Please send an email to your contact at the Company, with a copy to info@advantour.com.

Once the tour has started, no refund for any unused portion or part of the tour or services to be provided will be given. If you want to make any changes to the tour, or depart the tour early, such alteration or departure will be entirely at your own expense and liability. You will also need to communicate in writing to the tour operator your reason for leaving the tour. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Hotels are subject to availability.
2. Flight fares are subject to change.
3. The passport’s validity should be a minimum of 6 months from the intended return date.
4. About the Vietnam visa, I would recommend you obtain the e-visa which is the best option for now – very quick and easy via our government website:  https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
5. Traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand requires travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.

PASSPORT

Every consumer is required to have a current passport and visa. You are accountable for acquiring a valid Vietnam visa. At the LPC Travel office upon arrival, all passports and visas must be produced. Before entering any location where we conduct tours, a photocopy will be created in our office and given to the local police for registration.

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT

While making a reservation, you will need to pay a deposit or deposits. You will be told by your advisor how much that will cost. Depending on the specifics of the trip and the up-front expenses LPC Travel may incur, deposit amounts can vary significantly. The needed deposit sum will be confirmed after you indicate your desire to book your trip.

Credit cards and bank transfers are accepted forms of payment. LPC Travel will not impose any bank or credit card fees, however it might be wise for you to confirm, before making the payment, whether your bank and/or credit card provider will assess any foreign transaction fees or other fees. LPC Travel disclaims responsibility for any additional fees imposed by your bank or credit card company.

RESPONSIBILITY

It is taken very seriously to guarantee that suppliers uphold high standards. Nevertheless, since we do not run restaurants, hotels, or home stays, we are unable to be held accountable for any issues arising from the booking unless they were specifically caused by our carelessness or the fault of one of our employees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We firmly advise you to purchase suitable travel insurance to protect your travel plans. Your insurance coverage should at the very least cover cancellation, medical and repatriation costs, accidental death, loss of personal property, personal injury, and personal liability insurance.

LPC SERVICES AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Hotline: 0916688855

Website: https://lpctravel.com.vn/en/

Address: Room 1703, 17th Floor, Thang Long Building, 98 Nguy Nhu Kon Tum Street, Nhan Chinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.