Vietnam Encompassed Itinerary

Vietnam Encompassed
Join members of the
Bendigo Camera Club
On a 12 day Photographic Tour of Vietnam
Departing Friday September 15th
Returning Thursday September 28th
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive Saigon. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing.
(B)
Day 2 - Visit Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple
(B, L)
Day 3 - Visit Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market
(B, L)
Day 4 - Fy to Danang. Transfer by van to Hoi An.
(B)
Day 5 - Hoi An sightseeing including Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky
(B) house, Fukien Chinese Congregation & silk shop
Day 6 - Travel to Hue via Hai Van Pass
(B)
Day 7 - Perfume river cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda, Mausoleums of Tu Duc
(B) & Hkai Dinh, Imperial citadel, Dong Ba market. Please note train depart at 16.55
Overnight train to Hanoi - soft sleeper
Day 8 - Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay. Cruise on Halong Bay.
(B, L, D) Overnight on boat. Arrive early at 5am. Transfer to aiport and p/u JewelJunk at
8.30 am
Day 9 - Return to Hanoi in the morning. Using buffalo Jewel Junk boat -
(B, L) back to Hanoi at 4pm - no sightseeing in Hanoi included. Overnight train to Sapa.
Day 10 - Arrive in Sapa. After breakfast begin trekking. Overnight in village with local
(B, L, D) family
Day 11 - Return to Sapa. Afternoon in Sapa exploring the market area
(B) Before overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 12 - Arrive in Hanoi in early morning. Day use rooms. Free time to explore Hanoi
before transferring to airport for evening flight home.
Number of Days: 12
Cost for 8+ travellers:
AUD$1170 per person based on twin share
AUD$330 per single supplement if required
Airfare: [from Melbourne]
Singapore Airlines shoulder season fare to Saigon returning from Hanoi AUD$1035 plus
taxes (approx AUD$300) per person. Please note that airfare and taxes are subject to
change until paid in full. Seats may be limited.
Includes:
· Soft sleeper train: Hue - Hanoi, Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
· Domestic airfare: Saigon - Danang
· All transfers and land transportation
· Accommodation on twin share basis with daily breakfast
· Meals: as shown on itinerary [B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner]
· English speaking guide only
· Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
· Domestic airport taxes

Not Included:
· International departure tax from Hanoi
· Travel Insurance
· Vietnam Visa
· Personal spending
· Tipping/Gratuities
Notes: Land prices are based on current costs and exchange rates. While we try not to
increase our prices, sometimes this is beyond our control. We reserve the right to
amend prices without notice at any time and ask you to reconfirm the cost with us
when you book.
Terms;
$250 deposit [non refundable, non transferable] for land content, balance 60 days prior to departure
$250 deposit for airfare, balance in 14 days

If desired, members can make their own arrangements for the International flights into
Saigon and out of Hanoi provided they coincide with the departure time of the group.


This Itinerary has been planned specifically for our group, with photographers in mind and the pricing is dependant on a minimum of 8 participants.

If we do not get 8+ particpants , we plan to join the Intrepid “Spirit of Vietnam Northbound” Code VSQ departing on Sunday September 17th and ending Tuesday September 26th.
This trip is of 9 days duration and visits the major cities but does not include the hill villages of the Sapa valley. The same international flights can be used, allowing an extra day in Saigon.

Intrepid are a very reputable travel company and have been conducting tours in South East Asia since 1989. They employ over 300 staff, have over 300 different trips to 50 different countries.

Check out their website www.intrepidtravel.com for more information and booking conditions.

For more information or to book a place on this great trip please contact ;
Bendigo Camera Club
Vicki Harrington
Phone 03 54 436952
Mobile 0414 436952
Email; harringtonvicki@hotmail.com