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Grand Vietnam Rose

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Manila – Hanoi – Full Day City Tour – Shopping (B/L/D)

  • Simply pack your bag for 3 hours flight to Hanoi – the charming ancient capital. Arrive in Hanoi International arrival, please proceed through immigration and customs, and make your way to the exterior arrivals area, using the exit indicated for your flight on the arrival marquee (either exit A1 or A2). Our guide will be waiting here for you holding a pick-up sign then escort to Hanoi center for city orientation. Breakfast will be arranged along the way.
  • You have a day to discover Vietnam’s charming capital. First stop would be Tran Quoc Pagoda then Ho Chi Minh Complex. Taste amazing Vietnamese cuisine at traditional Home Moc Vietnamese Restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating back to the 11th century, St. Joseph Cathedral for religious activity. Experience the bustling Old Quarter by electric cart. Time for shopping at the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, and Lotte Department Store until end of the day. Dinner at Lotus Buffet Restaurant then your overnight will be in Hanoi.
  • Hanoi is the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia. Up to now, Hanoi has been one of the few cities in Asia left entirely void of the western-style boxy business architecture. We Hanoi people regard our capital city as heart of Vietnam. Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Onboard Ambassador Cruise (B/L/D)

  • AM: Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi from 08:30 AM-08:45 AM (approx. 2.5 hrs drive). Your heavenly journey across Ha Long Bay starts around noon at the doorstep of Vietnam’s most fascinating wonder.
  • 11:30-12:15 Arriving Ambassador’s Lounge at Kiosk B135 – B138 Halong Street, Bai Chay, Halong, Quang Ninh for check-in.
  • 12:30 After that, you will be transferred to International Port for Cruise boarding and given a short briefing about Ambassador Cruise while sipping your welcome drink at Piano Lounge or restaurant.
  • 12:45-14:00 Savor your buffet lunch while Ambassador Cruise passes Ha Long Bay.
  • 14:30-15:30 Your first excursion is a visit to Tung Sau Pearl Farm, an area in Ha Long Bay dedicated to growing pearls and practicing a handmade technique based on Vietnamese tradition and Japanese technology. This is also an ideal destination for kayaking.
  • 16:00-16:45 Continue to explore Titov Island where you can enjoy swimming or climbing up to the peak to grasp the immensity and majesty of Ha Long Bay at a 100-meter altitude.
  • 15:45-16:30 The guests who are not participating in any excursions, Afternoon Tea will be served with home-made cakes in Piano Lounge. Guests can also stay on board and opt for an afternoon of pampering at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzi.
  • 17:30-18:30 At sundown, Ambassador Cruise will anchor overnight. This is the perfect time for you to enjoy cooking class or Happy Hour* and Canapes in the Piano Lounge or on the Sundeck (due to weather conditions) before dinner and guaranteed to whet the appetite.
  • 19:00 Savor delicious dinner with unlimited seafood tower in restaurant. After dinner, indulge in drinks* and music at Piano Lounge, squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa* or movies in your cabin.
  • Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hai Phong / Hanoi – Flight to Danang (B/-/D)

  • 06:30-07:00 Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or Piano Lounge
  • 07:00-07:30 Enjoy light breakfast with coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries in the Piano Lounge
  • 07:30-08:30 Explore Sung Sot Cave – the largest and most magnificent cave in the bay where you can see the stalactites in different forms
  • 08:30-09:30 Breakfast Buffet at Ambassador Restaurant. Back on board, a buffet breakfast will be served as we once again cruise past Bai Tu Long Bay before your bill settlement, checkout.
  • Your dream cruise will come to an end at the Halong International Cruise Port at 10.30 am. Transfer to Hanoi/Hai Phong for flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Da Nang, our guide will pick up and take you to hotel for check in. Welcome dinner at Ngon Thi Hoa Restaurant then overnight will be there.
  • Da Nang has a nearly-60-kilometre-long coastline stretching from the foot of the Hai Van Pass to the Marble Mountains of 60 kilometres long, and it is famous for its many beautiful sections of beaches stretching from the foot of Hai Van Pass to the Marble Mountains as well as other beautiful landscapes such as Han River, and Son Tra mountain.

Day 4: Da Nang – Lady Buddha – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – Hoi An (B/L/D)

  • Breakfast at the hotel then check out, our first visit is Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula. Linh Ung Pagoda with the 67 meter height of Lady Buddha Statue – the tallest one in Vietnam. Here, you can feel the inner peace and the freshness in your heart and soul while visiting this famous pagoda and enjoying the panorama view of the whole seashore of Da Nang city.
  • Then transfer to Ba Na Hills. Arrive in Ba Na Hills station and start the journey to mountain by cable car which is recognized as the World’s Longest Cable Car and the biggest difference about the height between station 1 and station 2 by Guinness. Buffet lunch at Aripang Restaurant.
  • Afternoon visit some beautiful places: Debay Wine Cellar, Linh Ung Pagoda with the 27 meters Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Golden Bridge, and Quan Am Pavilion. Tour guide will take you to natural Monkey Garden and you will have chance to conquer The God Mountain at 1487 meters of altitude over sea level. This is the highest peak in central of Vietnam then French Village and Fantasy Park.
  • Proceed to Hoi An then check-in. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An City Orientation – Lantern Boat (B/L/D)

  • A walking tour to the Hoi An Old Town. You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge. Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops.
  • Being immersed in the shimmering scenery under the lights of Hoi An Lantern Boat along Thu Bon River. Dinner at Home Hoi An Restaurant then your overnight will be there.
  • Hoi An town is a UNESCO World Heritage area. An ancient trading port, once the largest in Indochina, Hoi An was a meeting point for many cultures that left their mark in the different architectural features of its wooden buildings. The original traditional street pattern still exists, as does the quay that once welcomed ships from all over East Asia and beyond. Many remained there for months at a time, waiting for favourable trade winds to carry them home. There are plenty of good restaurants offering a variety of cuisines and price levels. The town is also a good place for shopping for silk. You can have your clothes tailor-made within a day or two at reasonable cost.

Day 6: Hoi An – Bay Mau Coconut Foress – Da Nang – Flight to Saigon – Manila (B/L/D)

  • Spend the last morning in Hoi An. Check out at 12.00. Our guide will pick you up for lunch then depart\ for Ecological Village of Cam Thanh which is located about 4 km from Hoi An ancient town on the east side. Upon arrival at Bay Mau Coconut forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals, houses covered by coconut water leaf and get on bamboo boat to discover the daily life of fishermen, their families and their communities.
  • During the trip, the boatman will make extremely lovely natural ornaments such as hats, rings, glasses by coconut leaves. You will surely experience the feeling of floating on the waves of water and join an equally fun basket boat race between the baskets together in the cheering and bustling music drum.
  • Disembark and transfer to the airport for afternoon flight to Saigon then connect to international flight to Manila.

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip Airfare via Cebu Pacific
  • 7KG Hand Carry
  • 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Hanoi, 1 Night onboard Ambassador Cruise, 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Da Nang, and 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Hoi An (Based on Twin/Double sharing basis)
  • Domestic Flight (In & Out Da Nang) via Vietnam Airlines/Bamboo Airway (with 20KG check-in baggage & 7KG hand carry allowance)
  • Full Board Meals
  • Fully Loaded Tours
  • Private Coach
  • Entrance Fees
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Filipino Tour Escort

Exclusions:

  • Philippine Travel Tax – PHP 1,620 (to be paid at the airport)
  • Travel Insurance (For 6 Days Essential) – PHP 780 (For 59 y/o and below only. For 60 y/o and above, surcharge may apply.)
  • Tipping on cruise: PHP 305/pax
  • Tipping for Tour Guide and Driver – PHP 1,440 (PHP 240/pax/day)
  • Check-in Baggage (Should be requested upon booking)
    • 20 KG – PHP 1,100/way
    • 32 KG – PHP 2,500/way
    • 40 KG – PHP 3,100/way

Requirements:

  • Travel Insurance Min. of USD 10,000

Booking Procedure:

  • Guarantee Deposit must be settled within 7 BUSINESS DAYS of receiving the Confirmation Invoice. Otherwise, the slot may be released.
  • Non-refundable PHP 15,000 per person to reserve
  • Full Payment must be settled 45 DAYS before the Departure Date, otherwise, the slot may be released and the deposit would be forfeited.
  • For the Pax who cannot pass the immigration process in any Int’l airport, the tour cost is non-refundable
  • Check-in baggage should be requested upon booking. Otherwise, baggage rates may change
  • The Package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refund for any unused tours, transportations, hotels and flights.
  • Rebooking can only be processed in the event of natural calamities and force majeure (war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes, terrorist activity, epidemics and pandemics), or mandated government cancellations. Refund is not an option.
  • In the event of sudden adjustment with the flight schedule made by the airline, the clients are expected to follow the new set schedule.
  • Rebooking might be considered once the passenger’s result is POSITIVE of COVID-19 but still under airline and hotel discretions.

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