BEST OF VIETNAM & LAOS FOR 09 NIGHTS & 10 DAYS

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation bases on Twin/Double sharing room with daily breakfast
• Transfer by private A/C vehicles
• Regional English Speaking Guide
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at local restaurant
• All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
• Boat trip on Mekong Delta
• Water Puppet Show
• 2 Days/ 1 Night Cruise on Halong Bay
• 01 Bottle of pure water per pax per day (500 ml)/ 01 Cold tissue per pax per day

 EXCLUSIONS

• International Airfare
• Hanoi – Luang Prabang: 192 USD/ 1 Adult (Included all tax)
• Domestic Airfare
• Saigon – Hanoi: 155 USD / 1 Adult (Included all tax) by Vietnam Airline
• Luang Prabang – Vientiane: 92 USD/ 1 Adult (Included all tax) by Laos Airline
• Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime + Optional visits + Personal expenses (Telephone, laundry…)
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips for guide, driver:
• 2 – 4 Adults: 5 – 7 USD/ Adult/ Day
• 5 – 7 Adults: 3 USD/ Adult/ Day
• Free Tipping for Children (1 – 11 Years Old) & Tour Leader
• Tips for hotels’ porters
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• 1 Month/ 1 Entry Laos Visa is at 35 USD/ Person (Pay directly to Immigration Officer)
• 1 Month/ 1 Entry Vietnam Visa is at 25 USD/ Person (Pay directly to Immigration Officer)

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Notre Dame Cathedral: Officially Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.

• Central Post Office: a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s main church. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century.

• City Hall: was built between 1902 – 1908 in the French Colonial Style to serve as Saigon’s City Hall. Since 1975, it has served as a headquarters of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

• Saigon Opera House: At the turn of the 20^th century, this magnificent building, designed by French Architect Ferret Eugene, was built as a classical opera house with 800 seats to entertain French colonists.

• China Town: One noticeable characteristic of this area is the structure of shop house which Chinese brought from South China, at the beginning of 18th Century.

• Reunification Palace: is an important site of political and cultural significance, built by the French in 1868 to mark the newly established colony of Indochina.

• War Remnant Museum: comprehensively documents the travails of the long Vietnam- American War. Inside are detailed photographic exhibitions; outside is a collection of tanks, planes and weapons. A powerful experience, this museum is guaranteed to provoke strong emotions.

• Cu Chi Tunnels: an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels, over 250km in length and up to three levels deep in places, played a huge part in the Viet Cong’s victory over the Americans, allowing them to control a large rural area surrounding Ho Chi Minh City. Today, some of the remaining tunnels have been opened to tourists, offering a unique insight into what underground life must have been like during the ‘American’ war.

• My Tho/ Mekong Delta: was a traditional gateway to Mekong Delta. In the 17th Century, the city become one of the biggest commercial hub in today’s Southern Vietnam.

• Vinh Trang Pagoda: is the greatest pagoda in Tien Giang, covering an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees. The architecture of the pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asia and European of architectures, creating the splendid but simple features of this Buddist Pagoda.

• Ho Chi Minh Complex: to be consisted of consisted of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed Monday and Friday year-round and throughout September to November), Ba Dinh square, Presidential Palace (Outside Only), Uncle Ho’s House on stilt, One pillar pagoda.

• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: This maynot be the largest but certainly the most interesting museums in Hanoi and Vietnam. There are a number of houses modeling after the traditional architecture of ethnic minorities, especially those who live in Northern and Central highlands.

• Water Puppet Show: an ancient Vietnamese form of entertainment, which enables the puppeteers to control their active marionettes by levers hidden under the water. Water puppet skits generally enact ancient folklore and legends that are rural in origin, and the theme of water is often present, as it defines so much of Vietnam’s landscape.

• Halong Bay: In 1962, Ha Long Bay was recognized as a vestige and beauty spot of national significances by Ministry of Culture and Information of Viet Nam and was also recognized as a world national heritage site twice by UNESCO Organization. The first time, in 1994 for the exceptional and universal value of the landscape and the second time in 2000 for the special value of geology and geomorphology.

• National Museum: the former Royal Palace which houses the collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from foreign dignitaries.

• Night Bazaar Street: where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.

• Hill Tribe Villages: Northern Laos is home to many ethnic minorities such as Yuan, Hmong, Khmu…This trip is short getaway from Luang Prabang, but enough to visit a good number of villages where the ethnic minorities inhabit. No other better way to experience local daily life.

• That Luang Stupa: is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre ofVientiane, Laos. Since its initial establishment, suggested to be in the 3rd century, the stupa has undergone several reconstructions as recently as the 1930s due to foreign invasions of the area. It is generally regarded as the most important national monument in Laos and a national symbol.

• Wat Phra Keo: was used as the royal chapel of the Lao Monarchy, but more importantly it was built to house the Emerald Buddha.

• Wat Sisaket: is one of the most important temples in Laos and known as the only temple that survived the Siamese occupation that destroyed Vientiane in 1828. It was restored in 1924 and subsequently in 1930. The architecture of the temple has some Siamese influence but is mostly based on Laos design. All in all, the temple contains more than 5,000 Buddha statues in various sizes and postures.

• Patuxay: is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, a war monument dedicated to those who fought for the independence from France, located at the end of Lang Xang avenue, in the heart of Vientiane.

GUARANTEED SERVICES FOR CUSTOMERS:

• Room with Windown & Free Wifi
• Hotel’s Location is close to City Centre (5 – 15 Walking Minutes)
• Clean & A/C Transprotation
• Comfortable Seat in Vietnam: 7 Seats Car (2 Adults) & 16 Seats Car (3 – 6 Adults) & 25 Seats Coach (7 – 15 Adults) & 35 Seats Coach (16 – 25 Adults) & 45 Seats Bus (26 – 35 Adults).
• Comfortable Seat in Laos: Due to Coach of 24 – 45 seats prohibited in Luang Prabang City so we will use transportation as indicated at the end of this itineary.
• Free Wifi on Coach of 29 – 35 – 45 Seats (In Vietnam)
• Glass of pure water is served with meals
• Meals are arranged based on the most suitable taste of customers if possible. In case, customers request same taste as their country, we will recommend specific restaurant with surcharge if available
• Friendly English Speaking Guide with at least 2 Years Experience

Payment Policy:

• Receipt of 50% of the Package Value in Advance.
• Full Payment must be done before 10 Days of Travelling.
• If Air Ticket is included in the Package, then Full Cost of Air Ticket to be paid at the Time of Booking.
• The Payment can be made by NEFT, IMPS, Net Banking, Google Pay, Cheque or Cash Only.
• The Payment can also be made by Debit/Credit Cards with Extra Cost of 2.5% applicable on Total Payment Price.
• Once the Invoice is generated, No further Discounts will be entertained.
• If the guest requires GST Input Invoice, in that case Guest have to provide their GST Certificate at the time of Confirmation. No Amendment will be entertained after the completion of Tour.
• In case of any Cancellations, please refer to Cancellation Policy below and Refund will be processed within 07 working days as per the terms in Bank Account only.

Reservation Policy:

• Confirmation of Hotel Rooms is subject to the Availability. If the suggested Hotels are NOT available at the Time of Confirmation, then we will provide you the similar option for the same before confirming any hotel.
• Confirmation of the Package is subject to Receipt of 100% Payment i.e., 50% of the Payment as Advance and Balance to be Paid before 10 Days of your Tour starts.

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation within 30 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation: No Retention Charges.
• Cancellation within 15 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation: 50% Retention.
• Cancellation within 10 Days prior to the Arrival Date of the Land Packages/ Hotel Booking/ Transportation or Non-Utilization of the same: 100% Retention.
• Please Note: Service Charges will be applicable @Rs.1000/- Per Person in case of any Cancellation of the Land Package before Cut-off Date.
• Due to COVID-19, Any Cancellation due to these reasons, will be liable for refund as per Hotel Policy only. In that case, if the Hotel offers us the Credit Note, then we are bound to provide you with the same.
• Please Note: Air Ticket Cancellation charges will be as per Airline Company Policy (Please Check before booking the Tickets) Lapwing Vacations are not liable for any charges taken by Airlines for any cancellations or changes. If Airline Reschedule the Time or Date of any flight due to which if further tour gets effected, we will not be liable to make any changes in the Land Package and there will not be any reimbursement for the same.

Terms & Conditions:

• The above Itinerary is suggested Tour Plan. The company is responsible for only those services which are charged from the Guest. All other services which are not Paid by the Guest to the Company are suggested services and Company is nowhere bound to provide that services or Pay the Cost for the same.Check-In and Check-Out Timing of the Hotel will be according to the Timing of the respective Hotels.
• Company is not responsible for compensating any Loss or Additional Cost incurred by the Guest while taking the Tour.
• Company is not responsible, nor liable for any damage, loss or injury caused to any passenger while taking the Tour.

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