Simply Bangkok To Hanoi

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 14 Breakfasts 1 Lunches

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. Bangkok - Long tailed klong boat trip including Royal Barge museum and Wat Arun US$ 20; Grand Palace (entrance fee only) US$17; Wat Po (entrance fee only) US$3.50 Siem Reap - One day Angkor Temples pass US$ 20; Bicycle/rickshaw hire approximately US$ 15-20 per day; Land Mines Museum US$ 5; Banteay Srei and Banteay Sunrise visit to Angkor US$ 48; Half day cruise on Tonle Sap Lake US$ 30; Blessing ceremony at local monastery US$33 Phnom Penh - Royal Palace US$ 7; National Museum US$ 3; Visit to Tuol Sleng & the Killing Fields US$ 15; Private blessing US$34; Private cooking class US$36; Koh Dach Island US$78 Ho Chi Minh City - Half day Cu Chi tunnels (includes transport) US$ 30; Half day city tour US$18; Cu Chi and half day city tour US$ 43; Mekong Delta day trip to Ben Tre US$ 55; Reunification Palace US$ 2 Nha Trang - Half day boat trip US$ 40; full day city tour and boat trip US$52; Bike hire approx. US$ 5; Mud Baths from US$ 16 Hoi An - Marble Mountain entrance fees US$ 3; Bicycle hire US$ 5; Entrance to Hoi An Old Town US$ 7; Half day cooking class US$ 52; Half day walking tour US$24; Full day walking tour and boat trip US$35; Martial arts show US$70 Hue - Entrance fees for Royal Tombs US$ 5; Citadel visit US$ 6; Full day Perfume River cruise, Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba market and Emperor's tombs US$ 38; Half day Perfume River cruise, Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market US$ 18; Half day Emperors tombs US$ 22; Traditional kite making US$30 Hanoi - Water Puppets show from US$ 6; Cyclo tour of Old Quarter US$ 6; Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House US$ 1.50; Museums US$ 1.50; Half day Hanoi city tour US$ 18; Full day Hanoi city tour US$43; Half day cooking class US$74 The prices stated are based on a minimum of 5-6 participants. Please be aware that the optional excursions can run with fewer people but the price may be higher. Likewise, a slightly reduced price may be applicable where the participation is greater. In Vietnam these excursions are generally run via our agent in the country. Local companies may offer similar excursions at a cheaper price. Should you want to use these companies please be aware that a lower price may mean that not all costs are included (entrance fees etc.) or services will not operate at the same safety and quality standards.

Transport

Boat, Public Bus, Taxi, Train

Accommodation

7 nights standard hotel 5 nights simple hotel 3 Guesthouse 1 nights simple overnight train

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.