Price Includes:

• All transfer and land transportation in private vehicles
• Local English or French speaking guide
• Entrances fees + sightseeing as indicated
• Accommodation basing on twin sharing at hotels with daily breakfast
• All meals at local restaurants as mentioned in the program, soft drinks not included
• Private cruise for sightseeing as mentioned in the program
• Personal accident Insurance

Price Excludes:

• International air ticket
• Drink, personal expenses and meals not mentioned in the program
• Visa fee, visa approval letter and visa stamping fee at the airport for visa on arrival

Note:

• If you plan to arrive in Vietnam from Bangkok (Thailand), we can arrange the air ticket for you upon request.

Visa-on-arrival Application:

A visa is required before entering Vietnam. However, passport holders of some countries can visit Vietnam without an entry visa. These countries include Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Brunei. The maximum length of stay allowed for each nation varies depending on an agreement between them. Please contact Vietnamese embassies and consulates in your country for more details.

If there is no Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country, you can apply for a visa on arrival at international airports in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh (you must have a visa beforehand if you plan to travel overland to Vietnam). To apply for visa on arrival, you need to have an approval letter from a tour company in Vietnam. If an approval letter is to be obtained via Circle Of Asia Limited, the following document must be supplied to us at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival in Vietnam:

• Full name as per passport 
•  Passport number/ date of issuance and expiry 
•  Date and place of birth 
•  Occupation and nationality

An approval letter can only be requested via Circle Of Asia in connection with the booking of travel arrangements to Vietnam. A handling fee of 25 USD per person (subject to change) will be charged to your reservation.

Alternatively, you can apply for an entry visa by yourself at the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok with the supply of 2 passport-sized photos, your passport and application fees. The application process takes about 5 working days.

Accommodation in the Package

• The First Class package includes accommodation at Liberty 4, Oscar or Palace Hotel.
• The Superior package (B)  includes accommodation at the Rex Hotel or Continental Hotel or Amara Hotel.
• The Superior Hotel 4* A includes accommodation at Rex Hotel  or Grand Hotel.
• The Deluxe package includes accommodation at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel or Sofitel Plaza Saigon or New World Hotel, Legend Hotel or Majestic Saigon.

 For those who prefer a leisurely walk in a French colonial atmosphere, try strolling down Kong Khoi Street. This clean, well-paved avenue has a public park and a collection of French colonial-style buildings, most of which have been converted into boutique hotels. Look out for the Hotel Continental building. This legendary structure was the place where foreign journalists and diplomats gathered to discuss the latest events and drink away their blues during the Vietnam War.

 If you seek to understand more of this controversial war, there are a couple places that can give you some insights. The first is the Cu Chi Tunnels. This extensive network of tunnels total about 155 miles in length and consists of many larger sections housing such necessities as kitchens and field hospitals. The tunnels were first used in the French Indochina war right through the American Vietnam war. (It is interesting to note that most Vietnamese call it the “American War”) After a description of the tunnels by the guide, you will be invited to crawl into the maze yourself.