Question 1

ITINERARY SUMMARY:

Accepted Answer

Day 1: Upon your arrival at Hanoi international airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will drive you to your hotel.  
Day 2: Enjoy a lovely breakfast at the hotel before proceeding for a cultural tour of the city. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & the one pillar pagoda located within the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Take a stroll around the Presidential Palace and stilt house. Proceed to visit the Temple of Literature, which is the first university in Vietnam. You may choose to opt to go on a bicycle ride around the Old Quarter. End the day watching a water puppet show near Ngoc Son Temple. 
DAY 3: There are many eco-tourism destinations located near the capital city of Vietnam. Embark on a full-day eco tour excursion to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave. Learn about the history of Vietnam during the Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty era. Explore the local village life on a bicycle or a local bike. Enjoy a bamboo boat ride and see the paddy fields, scenic landscapes and stunning cave system at Tam Coc. Climb up 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc. Head back to Hanoi.  
Day 4: Today we proceed to Sapa, which is an important ecotourism destination in Vietnam. Enjoy a scenic drive to Sapa and pass by the beautiful rice fields and mountains.  
Day 5: Wake up early for a short hike to visit Y Linh Ho village which is inhabited by black Hmong tribe. Interact with the locals and ask them about their daily life while sipping cup of tea with them at their house. Learn about their culture and see how they make handicrafts from natural materials like hemp, indigo, etc. Walk to the Muong Hoa River for swim before proceeding for an uphill trek to meet the Day and Red Dzao tribes of Tavan village, located in the middle of Muong Hoa valley and witness the panorama of rice terraced fields.  
Day 6: Have a traditional Vietnamese breakfast before boarding your private vehicle to return to Hanoi.  
Day 7: Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel. Drive to a pier and board a luxury cruise to Halong Bay. Visit the amazing Sung Sot cave and the white sand beach at Ti Top, before retiring for the day. 
Day 8: In the morning, enjoy a tai chi session on cruise deck before disembarking. Board an evening flight to Danang and drive to your hotel in Hoi An. 
 Day 9: Hoi An is one of the most popular eco-tourism destinations and hence, is always a part of Vietnam’s eco tours. Begin your day exploring the local farming and fishing villages. Enjoy Cycling along the picturesque country roads and visit a local farming village. Get your hands dirty in a plantation by participating in various farm activities like hoeing, riding water buffaloes in the field, etc. Later, get on a boat and cruise to the mouth of the river where it meets the Cua Dai Sea. Learn to paddle the bamboo basket boats and try your hand at local traditional fishing using round and cast nets. In the evening, enjoy a cultural performance.
DAY 10: After having your breakfast at the hotel, leave Hoi An and proceed to board a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the city’s historical sites, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. See the Reunification Palace, which is one of the city’s most important buildings. In the evening, wander around the Ben Thanh Market, which is known for selling a wide selection of clothes, accessories, etc.  
Day 11: Several eco tours in Vietnam include a visit to Mekong Delta. Have an early morning breakfast and proceed with your drive to Ben Tre. Enjoy cruising along the Ham Luong river and get off at local workplaces including a brick works, a coconut processing workshop and a mat weaving house. Walk around the village to experience real Delta village life.   
Day 12: Wake up early and embark on a boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and observe the locals along the Mekong canals, engaged in their daily activities. As your eco tour in Vietnam comes to an end, you shall be transferred to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your international departure.

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Question 2

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:

Accepted Answer

• Double/twin Room Accommodation in Standard hotels with breakfasts
 • Airport transfers by Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
 • English speaking guide for sightseeing
 • All monument entrances
 • Cruise on Halong Bay with traditional lunch
 • Bamboo boat experience
 • Tai Chi session
 • Cycling tour
 • Village walks
 • All Taxes that are applicable

Question 3

PROGRAM EXCLUSIONS:

Accepted Answer

• International flights
 • Tourist Visa & Insurance
 • Lunches & Dinners not a part of itinerary
 • Alcohol or Beverages
 • Tips & porterage, tele-calls & laundry
 • Still Camera charges & Video camera fee (if any)
 • Any other item not mentioned in our inclusions

Question 4

BOOKING & CANCELLATION TERMS:

Accepted Answer

. Quote is usually based on 2 persons sharing 1 room, unless quote is requested for a single person. Single room supplements are available on request.

. A completed booking form, deposit payment, scanned copy of valid passport, international return flight ticket, visa/visa approval, vaccination certificate & travel insurance will be required to confirm the booking.

· Quote will not be applicable during Christmas/New Year period or any other festivals in the country. It can change depending upon the hotels’ policies & new season rates, festive supplements, changes in taxation norms, transportation rates, government regulations, guide charges, monument entrances & currency exchange rate fluctuations.

· All reservations must be made atleast 120 days in advance depending on the destinations involved and are subject to availability at the time of booking (including experiences which might be altered on different days), once the advance payment is received at our end.

·  All rooms are provided as twin sharing and non-smoking unless requested otherwise.

· Reservations can be made with 50% advance and balance is payable 90 days before departure from home country. In case of bookings made within 90 days before date of arrival, 100% advance is required.

· We prefer payments through bank/wire transfers. Payment can be transferred into Alluring Tour’s business account as per the details shared while booking. Amount quoted does not include any bank charges payable to your bank or any intermediary bank that your bank might use. For payments by credit cards, a surcharge of upto 5% is applicable, depending on the norms of the third-party channel processing the payment.

· As per the standard norms followed in most countries, the reserved vehicle is booked and paid for 8 hrs. & 80 kms. in a day. ’At Leisure’ means vehicle will not be available for use.

·  Protocols related to COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), need to be followed as per the destination & regulations. While we always keep each guests’ comfort & safety at priority, we also have a moral and social obligation to keep everyone around them safe and hence all impacted guest/s must agree to isolate until tested negative for condition/s. They will be required to make separate arrangements at their own expense for quarantine for a minimum of seven days or more as per doctor’s advice. We may have to cancel their remaining tour and unfortunately it would not be feasible to refund any amount for their tour. In case the guest/s choose to act on their own accord & refuse to follow the quarantine/isolation protocol, they accept responsibility for all associated risks.

· Please note that the booked hotel may or may not have arrangements for quarantine and hence we are bound to follow their policies if they are unable to accommodate reservation in case of a guest/s testing positive for Covid-19(or similar disease or a contagious health condition), considering safety of their guests and staff. They may recommend hospitalization or moving to another hotel that offers quarantine facilities and it would be subject to availability at that time.

· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to refuse services or refunds in case any false information is provided, or important information is withheld by guests/tour leader or if either of these parties refuse to co-operate considering safety and well-being of all parties involved in providing the booked services.

· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary at any point in time considering the guest/s’ comfort, safety, unforeseen/emergency circumstances, closure of monuments, security restrictions & government orders.

· Any cancellations are to be sent by email. Penalties largely depend on the hotel policies being followed in the country. A cancellation charge of USD 200 is applicable per person. Cancellations made upto 75 days before arrival will attract a penalty of 50% of the tour price & Alluring Tours reserves the right to decide upon the mode of refund or issue a credit note as feasible under the specific circumstances. Cancellations made within 74 days before the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of full tour price. All reservations are non-transferrable. Bookings made under special offers/discounts are non-refundable and non-amendable. Accommodation in peak season, guide services, transport, meals, government taxes etc. are mostly prepaid and thus non-refundable (including non-utilized services). Tickets for most flights, train, safaris, ferry, events etc. are non-refundable and hence refund is not feasible in case of cancellations for whatsoever reason. For any re-bookings or alterations, additional charges may apply.

· By booking the tour with Alluring Tours Limited, one acknowledges the risk and hazards of travel that they/tour leader/associate/representative may encounter. All travelers accept the responsibility for themselves & thus they/all successors/all associates/representatives/legal representatives and related parties waive any & all claims for acts or omissions against Alluring Tours Limited, its owners/directors, successors, all associates, representatives & third parties involved in providing the services, for any liability, costs, damages, expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or attributable to any claims or actions arising on account of your travel with Alluring Tours Limited & associated parties. All travelers and their successors/associates/representatives/legal representatives agree that this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability statement shall be legally binding upon them/all successors/representatives/all associates/legal representatives & all minors under the age of 18 traveling with them. All disputes & settlements shall be subject to a Jurisdiction as selected by Alluring Tours Limited.

· Acceptance of the above-mentioned terms is to be signed at the end of Guest Reservation Form.

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Eco Tour in Vietnam

Hanoi, Sapa, Halong, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh

11 Nights & 12 Days

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