Welcome Indian Students to Vietnam

Hanoi – Halong Bay School Tour Package

Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Exchange with Architecture Company - City Tour (L)

Highlights of this Day: Architecture Company, Cyclo Tour, Water Puppet Show

Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then we transfer to hotel. After a short rest,

We will spend time to meet one of professional architecture company in Hanoi, we will have a chance to exchange and learn more about architectural style in Vietnam. After the meeting, have lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour of the French inspired "old quarter". We will be free for shopping in the old quarter ranges from markets through to designer boutique stores to amazing contemporary art galleries. We will then sit down to enjoy a performance of the city’s famous Water Puppets. Dinner & overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: the Magic Halong Bay, Wonderful activities on cruise

Today, leave Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay. We go to the Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in

Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.

Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave by small boat to local authority floating office. A sampan and a local rower will take all tourists to the Bright cave. The sampan goes through the cave under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. 

Return to the Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.

Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.

Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.

Join dinner at the Cruises restaurant.

Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs. Overnight on board. 

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Swimming, Kayaking

Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck. Have a breakfast in the restaurant.

Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.

Return to the Cruises for shower. Check out of your room. An early lunch will be severed. After that, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf. Return to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Temple of Literatue – Art Collector – Bat Trang Ceramic Village (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Temple of Literature, Meet Art Collector, Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Later, head to Nguyen Art Gallery, one of the top art galleries in Hanoi and meet the gallery owner – art collector: Mr. Henry. He and his interesting talks about art will make students surprised. They will also have a chance to see Vietnamese art masterpieces shown at the gallery.

Later, head to Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam built the early 11^th century. This is the destination that all Vietnamese students wish to visit before their important tests. Lunch at KOTO restaurant as known as Know One Teach One

In the afternoon, transfer to Bat Trang Ceramic Village where students can learn how to make ceramic objects. After being trained, they will have a chance to make themselves their own ceramic products and keep them as their souvenirs. Return to Hanoi for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Hanoi Departure (B)

Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for the departure flight. Trip ends.

Inclusions:

• 4-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver (35-seater)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with Indian food or no-beef, no-pork meals where Indian food is not available (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• English-speaking tour guides. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
• Entrance fees & permits
• Boat excursions in Halong Bay
• Bottle of drinking water
• Tip for guide and driver

Exclusions:

• Domestic, International flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam E-Visa
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

Hotel & Cruise

• Hanoi: 3-star Flower Garden Hotel – ROH Room
• Halong Bay: 3-star Calypso Cruise – ROH Cabin

Central Vietnam School Tour Package

Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Tour Route: Danang – Hoi An - Hue
Start/ End: Danang/ Danang

Day 1: Danang Arrival – Hoi An (L, D)

On arrival at Danang in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then the restaurant for lunch and a short rest.

Later, move to Hoi An ancient town. The rest of the day is your students’ leisure to explore Hoi An ancient town. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An ancient town.

Day 2: Hoi An Farming & Boating Tour – Cooking Class (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Farming Tour, Boating Tour, Cooking Class

Today, transfer to Tra Que vegetable village and let your students be the farmers which learn how to grow vegetable including ploughing, seeding, watering, and harvesting.

Later, students will have a chance to experience the unique bamboo basket boats with skillful and funny boatmans.

In the afternoon, students will learn how to cook Vietnamese traditional dishes with chefs. They will use vegetables harvested this morning and prepare their dinner themselves with the guide of professional chefs. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 3: Hoi An – Hue – Historical Exploration (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Royal Tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda

Today, farewell Hoi An and transfer to Hue – the old capital of Vietnam. After lunch, visit King King Tu Duc’s Tomb and King Khai Dinh’s Tomb, the two emperors of Vietnamese last feudatory dynasty.

Before return to the hotel, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the most ancient pagoda in Hue found in 1601 under Nguyen Hoang Emperor. Dinner and overnight in Hue

Day 4: Phap Lam Hue – Imperial City - Danang (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Phap Lam Hue, Danang Beach

Today, head to the Phap Lam center and learn more about this traditional art paintings. Students will meet artisits and see their works. They can try to do some of the Phap Lam process under the guideline of the artist.

In the afternoon, return to Danang and free at beach for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight in Danang

Day 5: Danang Departure (B)

Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. Then you will be transferred to the airport for the departure flight. Trips ends

Inclusions:

• 4-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver (35-seater)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with Indian food or no-beef, no-pork meals where Indian food is not available (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• English-speaking tour guides. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
• Entrance fees & permits
• Bottle of drinking water
• Tip for guide and driver

Exclusions:

• Domestic, International flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam E-Visa
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

Hotels

• Danang: 3-star White Sand Hotel – Deluxe Room
• Hue: 3-star Emm Hue Hotel – Deluxe Room
• Hoi An: 3-star Kim An Hotel – Deluxe room

South Vietnam School Tour Package

Duration: 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Vinh Long – Mui Ne
Start/ End: Ho Chi Minh City/ Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – A O Show (L, D)

Highlights of this Day: A O Show

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then we transfer to hotel. After check-in, we will be free to wander around the hustle and bustle city. 

In the evening, move to Saigon Opera House and spend 1 hour enjoying A O Show, one of the must-see show in this city. It is the great mix of lights, sounds, and art performance arts. Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Cu Chi Tunnels, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Ben Thanh Market

After breakfast, head to Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the reason why Vietnamese soldiers can defeat the American troops in the Vietnam War. Student will have a chance to touch the real tanks, discover the underground life.

In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City Tour and start a journey to explore this city. First, stop at the Reunification Palace, the old headquarter of the old puppet government in the South Vietnam.

Next, transfer to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office to see the variety of architectures in Ho Chi Minh City and listen to their historical stories.

In the late afternoon, visit Ben Thanh Market, the largest one in this city where your students will have the true experiences of Vietnamese lifestyle. It is also the best place to find street foods and souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Community Works (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Local market, brick kilns, traditional house, cycling tour

After breakfast, our guide and driver will take us to the Mekong Delta. The program will start with a boat cruise along the small canals in the Mekong Delta. We then visit some cottage industries where we can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, popcorn…It is so interesting to visit the handicraft village where you can see how they make some special products: making rice-net for spring rolls, fish sauce & soya sauce, cooking salt, sewing coconut-leaves for cottage roof… Lunch will be served at a local house.

After lunch, we will ride the bike to the project site (house building/school). Leaders will divide into small groups. We start our project. This will take the form of practical building and some laboring tasks as we construct a house for an impoverished family in this remote region. Breaking into groups, there will be a variety of tasks to undertake each day of the project from layering bricks, mixing cement, assembling frames, hammering, sawing and transporting of materials.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Mui Ne White Sand Dunes & Quad Bikes (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Mui Ne Beach, Sand Dunes, Quad Bikes

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Mui Ne Beach, one of the best beaches in Vietnam. After 4-hour driving, we will arrive at Mui Ne beach where we start our adventure Mui Ne White Sand Dune with Quad bike (ATV) for a 20-minute ride around the vast dunes from the foot to the top of the dunes. It’s a great fun and exciting way to explore the dunes in a significantly easy-to-use ATV.

In the mid-afternoon, we will drive back to our hotel and have free time at the beach for swimming. Dinner in a nice restaurant and spend the night in Mui Ne Beach.

Day 5: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and then be transferred to the airport for the departure flight. Trip ends.

Inclusions:

• 4-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver (35-seater)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with Indian food or no-beef, no-pork meals where Indian food is not available (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• English-speaking tour guides. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
• Entrance fees & permits
• Bottle of drinking water
• Tip for guide and driver

Exclusions:

• Domestic, International flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam E-Visa
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

Vietnam - Cambodia School Tour Package

Duration: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Siem Reap

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Exchange with Architecture Company - City Tour (L)

Highlights of this Day: Architecture Company, Cyclo Tour, Water Puppet Show

Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then we transfer to hotel. After a short rest,

We will spend time to meet one of professional architecture company in Hanoi, we will have a chance to exchange and learn more about architectural style in Vietnam. After the meeting, have lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour of the French inspired "old quarter". We will be free for shopping in the old quarter ranges from markets through to designer boutique stores to amazing contemporary art galleries. We will then sit down to enjoy a performance of the city’s famous Water Puppets. Dinner & overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: the Magic Halong Bay, Wonderful activities on cruise

Today, leave Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay. We go to the Cruise by small boat. A warmly welcome drinks will be served upon arrival the cruise then has a short time for check in proceeds: get a brief introduction and safety guidelines then check in

Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Lan Ha Bay area.

Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, the area of Dark and Bright cave by small boat to local authority floating office. A sampan and a local rower will take all tourists to the Bright cave. The sampan goes through the cave under the mountain to a lake which is formed by a Karst – well like a dragon eye inside the mountain. This is a very beautiful sight that visitors like the most. 

Return to the Cruises for changing swimming suits then join swimming time in the sea or at the swimming pool on sundeck.

Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts, try swimming pool and charming the bay with our handsome bartenders. Sun set can be seen from the sundeck if it is a lucky day.

Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef.

Join dinner at the Cruises restaurant.

Time of relaxation after a day on sundeck, leisure in room for watching films, sing karaoke in restaurant or go to tender for squid fishing with cruise staffs. Overnight on board. 

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Swimming, Kayaking

Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck. Have a breakfast in the restaurant.

Join a guided and get your hands on some Kayaking to explore Tra Bau area. For those who not fancy at kayaking can swim at swimming pool on sundeck or swim in the sea.

Return to the Cruises for shower. Check out of your room. An early lunch will be severed. After that, a small boat will take all of us to Tuan Chau wharf. Return to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)

Highlights of this Day: Cu Chi Tunnels

Today, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, welcome by local tour guide and driver then we transfer to hotel. After check-in, we will be free to wander around the hustle and bustle city. 

After breakfast, head to Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the reason why Vietnamese soldiers can defeat the American troops in the Vietnam War. Student will have a chance to touch the real tanks, discover the underground life.

Later, return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and overnight

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Drive to Phnom Penh (B, L)

Today, meet our guide and driver in the morning then we will head to Moc Bai border into Bavet border of Cambodia side. Our guide will arrive first to prepare the visa forms for the group.

After Immigration done, we will travel by private bus and guide to Phnom Penh (4 hours driving)

Lunch at local restaurant, dinner on group own arrangement. Overnight in Phnom Penh. 

Day 6: Royal University of Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B, L)

Highlights of this Day: Cambodian architectures, Angkor Wat Complex

Today, the tour explores Phnom Penh’s landmarks designed by Vann Molyvann, Cambodia’s most famous architect. After independence in 1953, a far-reaching cultural and social vision for Cambodia was reflected in the new architecture of the time; uniquely this focused on integrating an international style with local tradition, materials and climate.

Discover the signature features of the 1960s ‘New Khmer Architecture’ movement with a visit to the Royal University of Phnom Penh (Institute of Foreign Languages), Vann Molyvann’s 100 Houses Social Housing project, and the National Sports Complex (Olympic Stadium).

In the afternoon, we will transfer you to Siem Reap. On the way, we will visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk, "The City of Shiva in the Forest of Towers", are located 25 km north-east of Kampong Thom, near the west bank of the Sen River. Researchers recovered dikes which framed a nearly square city, 2 by 2 km. It was the capital of a regional kingdom, featuring some 50 temples.

Close to Siem Reap, you may wish to stop at Kampong Kdei to witness Spean Pratos – an ancient Angkorian Bridge built in the 12th century. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap

Day 7: Bayon – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat Temple (B, L)

Highlights of this Day: Mysterious Angkor Thom Complex

Today, enjoy a full day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples. Firstly, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12th century in the centre of city remains one the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Visit to Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.

After lunch, tt is time to visit the wonderful Angkor Wat Temples – one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of 12th. Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples, with a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. The central monument represents the mythical Mount Meru, the holy mountain at the centre of the universe, which was home to the Hindu God Vishnu. The whole complex covers 81 hectares, a rectangular wall measuring 1025 meters by 800 meters borders the inner edge of the moat, and temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls. Late afternoon, we enjoy the superb sunset view at Pre Rup temple.

Dinner & overnight in Siem Reap

Day 8: Siem Reap – Departure (B)

Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for the departure flight

Inclusions:

• 7-night accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Early check in on Day 1
• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver (35-seater)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary with Indian food or no-beef, no-pork meals where Indian food is not available (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
• English-speaking tour guides. He or she will provide you with the best local knowledge available.
• Entrance fees & permits
• Boat excursions in Halong Bay and Mekong Delta
• Bottle of drinking water
• Tip for guide and driver

Exclusions:

• Domestic, International flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam E-Visa
• Cambodia Visa stamp
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Personal and other expenses such as porter, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

Hotels & Cruise

• Hanoi: 3-star Flower Garden Hotel – ROH Room
• Halong Bay: 3-star Calypso Cruise – ROH Cabin
• Ho Chi Minh City: Ramanda Saigon – ROH Room
• Phnom Penh: Okay Boutique Hotel – Superior Room
• Siem Reap: City River Hotel – Superior Room