32 Tien Giang St., Tan Binh Dist., HCMC l Tel: +84-8-3547 0787 l Fax: +84-8-3547 0788

09 Phan Chu Trinh St., Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province l Tel: +84-510-391 9293 l Fax: +84-510-391 9779 l www.hoianexpress.com.vn

MEMORABLE VIET NAM - BURMA 14D13N 2016 - 2017

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DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 Ha Noi - Arrival

Day 2 Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (BLD) – by minivan – 4 hours

Day 3 Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (BL) – by minivan – 4 hours

Day 4 Ha Noi City Tour – Da Nang (B) – by flight – 01 hour

Day 5 Da Nang – My Son Sanctuary (B)

Day 6 Da Nang - Hoi An - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing – Hoi An City Tour (B)

Day 7 Hoi An - Foodie Tour (BL)

Day 8 Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) – by flight – 01 hour

Day 9 Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating market (BL) – by minivan – 2 hours

Day 10 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (BL)

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Yangon city tour in the afternoon (B)

Day 12 Yangon - Mandalay (B) – by bus 9 hours

Day 13 Mandalay - full day (BL)

Day 14 Mandalay - Departure (B)

MEMORABLE VIET NAM - BURMA 14D13N

Day 1 Ha Noi - Arrival Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. Check in. Overnight in Ha Noi. 3* option: FLOWER HOTEL – Superior 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL – Deluxe 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL – Deluxe Day 2 Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay (BLD) – by minivan – 4 hours The shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay within 4 hours, going through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Ha Long Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town, embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Ha Long Bay. This exciting cruise will provide a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way, anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Overnight on the Junk Cruise. 3* option: MAJESTIC CRUISE – Deluxe 4* option: FLAMINGO CRUISE – Deluxe 5* option: BHAYA CLASSIC – Deluxe Day 3 Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi (BL) – by minivan – 4 hours After breakfast, swimming and sunbathing. After lunch, return to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Noi. 3* option: FLOWER HOTEL – Superior 4* option: FLOWER GARDEN HOTEL – Deluxe 5* option: SHERATON HANOI HOTEL – Deluxe Day 4 Ha Noi City Tour – Da Nang (B) – by flight – 01 hour Pick up at the hotel in the morning and drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the late President Ho Chi Minh read Viet Nam’s Proclamation of Independence on 2 September 1945. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and continue to One-Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Ha Noi. One-Pillar Pagoda is an ancient Buddhist pagoda supported by only one pillar. Built in the early 11th century during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, the pagoda resembles a lotus blossom. We will also visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (temple of literature), the first Imperial school in Viet Nam built in 1070 during the dynasty of King Ly. Note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closed on Monday & Friday and from 5th September to 5th November for annual maintenance. Transfer to airport for flight to Da Nang. Check in the hotel in Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang. 3* option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL – Superior 4* option: VANDA DA NANG HOTEL – Superior 5* option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG - Superior

MEMORABLE VIET NAM - BURMA 14D13N

Day 5 Da Nang – My Son Sanctuary (B) One of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An area is My Son, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges My Son was named a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Originally built with wood, they were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Da Nang. 3* option: FANSIPAN DANANG HOTEL – Superior 4* option: VANDA DA NANG HOTEL – Superior 5* option: GRAND MERCURE DANANG - Superior Day 6 Da Nang - Hoi An - Ann Tailor for a free tailor-made item of clothing

– Hoi An City Tour (B) 10:00 Transfer to Hoi An and contact Ann Tailor at 09 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hoi An Town to have a free tailor-made item of clothing. In the afternoon, exploring Hoi An on foot is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm. While exploring the small yet beautiful town, tourists and frequent visitors alike find that it is a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere here combines elements of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese culture. Some of the most remarkable views of the city are from the ancient houses. From here, visitors can catch a glimpse of a long gone past and more subdued and simple time. The tour includes visits to Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, a handicraft workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. An optional stop is at the private home of Diep Dong Nguyen (subject to availability) to view a stunning collection of pottery, seals and old Hoi An photographs. Overnight in Hoi An. 3* option: HOI AN VILLAGE VILLA – Pool View Villa 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT & RESIDENCES – Deluxe 5* option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT – Deluxe Garden View Day 7 Hoi An - Foodie Tour (BL) 09:00 Discover Hoi An’s countryside and its local foods by bicycle. We will start our tour with a ride through the countryside to a local village with a stop to enjoy a bowl of Cao Lau. Cao Lau is a traditional Hoi An specialty composed of local noodles, pork, fresh vegetables and rice paper. The noodles are made with local sticky rice soaked in the water that must be taken from Ba Le Well: the oldest well in Hoi An, believed to have the best water anywhere. You will also be able learn to make special white rose cakes with a local family and have the opportunity to enjoy them. Before the end of the tour, we will go to Cam Nam to enjoy the Ying and Yang food such as: Banh Dap, Che Bap. This tour is definitely an interesting journey. Overnight in Hoi An.

MEMORABLE VIET NAM - BURMA 14D13N

3* option: HOI AN VILLAGE VILLA – Pool View Villa 4* option: RIVER BEACH RESORT & RESIDENCES – Deluxe 5* option: SUNRISE HOI AN BEACH RESORT – Deluxe Garden View Day 8 Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City (B) – by flight – 01 hour Check out and transfer to Da Nang for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe 4* option: GOLDEN CENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON – Deluxe 5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior Day 9 Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating market (BL) by minivan – 2 hours The day will begin with a two-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, we will take a boat cruise to visit Cai Be Floating Market. The floating market is one of the most interesting and exciting attractions in the Mekong Delta. At the floating market, you can watch locals aboard their small boats trading fresh goods and local commodities. We will stop over at a local house where we can see how they make coconut candy, rice-paper, rice-pop corn and rice wine. Leave Cai Be for Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet where the maze of shady creeks will surely fascinate you. You will have a chance to spend time amidst the local farmers, enjoying traditional music and tropical fruits. Have a traditional lunch at a local home, including the popular dish of ‘Elephant Ear Fish’. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe 4* option: GOLDEN CENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON – Deluxe 5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior Day 10 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (BL) Start the day with a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Stretching over 250 km, Cu Chi is one of the most famous and historical aspects of war in Viet Nam. The tunnel system was created in 1948 to assist the Viet Minh as they fought the French for independence and became legendary during the 1960’s in playing a vital role in the Viet Nam War by allowing the Viet Cong (communist guerrillas) to control large rural areas, just 65 km away from Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, we will visit some of the other major attractions in HCMC: the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 3* option: SEN VIET HOTEL - Deluxe 4* option: GOLDEN CENTRAL HOTEL SAIGON – Deluxe 5* option: EASTIN GRAND HOTEL – Superior Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City – Yangon city tour (BL)

Transfer to airport to fly Yangon.

Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Have lunch.

15:00 Start to visit Yangon city tour as colonial buildings – City Hall, High Court, General Post Office, Customs House and colonial landmark Strand Hotel while passing religious pagodas and well maintained parks. Then head to visit to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, the country’s holiest Buddhist shrine that is perhaps the most beautiful pagoda complex in all of Asia. Enjoy the stunning sunset before back to hotel. Overnight in Yangon. 3* option: HOTEL GRAND UNITED (AHLONE BRANCH) - Deluxe 4* option: TAW WIN GARDEN HOTEL - Deluxe 5* option: KANDAWGYI PALACE HOTEL - Deluxe

MEMORABLE VIET NAM - BURMA 14D13N

Day 12 Yangon - Mandalay (B) by bus 9 hours

Transfer to bus station travel to Mandalay. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Manladay. 3* option: HOTEL ICELAND - Deluxe 4* option: EASTERN PALACE HOTEL - Deluxe 5* option: SEDONA MANDALAY - Superior Day 13 Mandalay (BL) After breakfast, drive to the 18th century capital of Amarapura to visit Mahagandayon monastery, where more than a thousand monks and novices live and study the doctrine of Buddha. The nearby, U Bein bridge is the longest teakwood span in the world that is more than two centuries old and at 1.2 km long, built with teakwood pillars salvaged from the deserted Inwa Palace. In the afternoon, after lunch, Drive out of Mandalay and then take the local ferry to visit Inwa (also known as Ava), the historically important former royal capital, located on an island between the Ayeyarwady and the Myitnge Rivers. Upon arrival at Innwa jetty, transfer by small boat to Innwa and ride a pony cart down tree-lined paths to see the remains of this ancient city. Pass through the ancient city walls to visit a brick and stucco monastery called Maha Aungmye Bonzan (also known as Ok Kyaung) and see Nanmyin Watch Tower and the impressive wooden monastery of Bagaya Kyaung. End the day with a visit to Mandalay Hill, which is home to many religious sites including the Su Taung Pyi Temple atop and enjoy the magnificent views from the 230m high summit. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Mandalay. 3* option: HOTEL ICELAND - Deluxe 4* option: EASTERN PALACE HOTEL - Deluxe 5* option: SEDONA MANDALAY - Superior Day 14 Mandalay - Departure (B) Check out, then transfer to the airport for departure flight. END SERVICE.

INCLUSIONS – EXCLUSIONS - QUOTATION

Inclusions Pre-approval for visa upon arrival for visa to Vietnam Hotel pick-up and return by new air-condition minivan Accommodations (twin/double/triple share), check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00 All entrance fees Boat trip in Ha Long, in Mekong delta and in Innwa and pony cart Mineral water Meals specific in the itinerary (B = Breakfasts, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) English speaking guides Bus ticket (Yangon – Mandalay) – 9 hours. Option of upgrading bus from Yangon to Mandalay (9 hours) to flight at USD162 per person. Domestic flight in Vietnam (Ha Noi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage Asian flight (Ho Chi Minh City - Yangon), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents, maximum 2 children), 100% of adult price if request separate bed Join in a group tour of maximum 10 persons. Exclusions Visa stamp fee USD25 (paid to the Visa office at Noi Bai Airport) Myanmar e-visa fee USD50 Travel insurance Tips and gratuities Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc. International air tickets All others services not mentioned in inclusion

Hotel standard Price per person

(twin/double/triple share) (AUD)

Price per person (single room)

(AUD)

5* 4,665.00 7,467.00

4* 3,332.00 6,568.00

3* 2,499.00 4,361.00

DEPARTURE DATES

2016 AUGUST: 6, 13, 20, 27, SEPTEMBER: 3, 10, 17, 24, OCTOBER: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 NOVEMBER: 5, 12, 19, 26 DECEMBER: 3, 10 2017 JANUARY: 2, 6, 9, 13 FEBRUARY: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 MARCH: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 APRIL: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 MAY: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 JUNE: 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 JULY: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 AUGUST: 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 SEPTEMBER: 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 OCTOBER: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 NOVEMBER: 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 DECEMBER: 1, 4, 8 *** Note If you cannot choose any from above departure dates, please contact us at info@hoianexpress.com.vn, we will check the availability and we may arrange the trip departing on your request date.

CONTACT – TERMS & CONDITIONS

Contact

Pham Que Anh (Annie) l Cell: +84-903 731 899

info@hoianexpress.com.vn

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Documents to provide

Copy of passports

International flight tickets

Booking

Minimum 2 vouchers per booking

Booking at least 30 days in advance

Hotels/cruise will be at 3, 4 or 5 star standard and will be booked at similar standard when the ones listing are fully booked.

!!!! Special arrangement for Airline staff

Airline staff who will have special benefit from their Airline company in last minute air-ticket CAN provide international air tickets on boarding date but need to:

-Book 1 extra day before the departure of the trip to make sure that if there is any change, they still can catch the tour.

-Confirm departure date as normal guests 30 days in advance.

Terms & Conditions

- CHANGES BY THE CUSTOMER PRIOR TO DEPARTURE

A modification of booking by the customer won’t lead to complementary charges in the following cases:

• Increase of the number of pax

• Increase of the number of services

• In case of a change arising during the trip, the supplementary charges will be directly paid at this time.

- CANCELLATION CHARGES

ALL cancellation from the customer arise additional charges as follows:

• More than 90 days before departure: 10% of the tour price

• 30-90 days before departure: 50% of the tour price

• 7-29 days before departure: 75% of the tour price

• Less than 7 days or No show: 100% of the tour price

- VALIDITY OF VOUCHER

During the year 2016 - 2017