 The itinerary start with Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), Vietnam's commercial heart and largest city, followed by Hue the center for Buddhism, art and literature and the enchanting port town of Hoi. In all those towns you will enjoy numerous famous historic monuments.
Mekong Delta, a journey aboard a boat to different islands, where you will visit local farmers, a coconut candy factory and a honey farm. Halong Bay, Vietnam greatest natural wonder, 3,000 limestone islands that rise out of the sea, where you will explore spectacular caves and grottoes. Your visit will end in the capital Hanoi where you will attend the amazing water puppet show. Your escapade will continue to the Philippines, where exist a great biodiversity. The tropical climate, fantastic sceneries, splendid beaches, tropical forests and the multitude of corals, create a paradise. Depending on your package, we propose to you: Apo Reef, located close to the capital, offers the best diving conditions of the area. This sanctuary is a gradual slope with a shallow wall. Thousands of tiny fish cluster around the bushes of black corals in crevices. A pause at Puerto Galera will allow you to catch sight of Tamaraw Falls and shop for some souvenirs. Tubbataha Reefs is a marine sanctuary located in the Sulu Sea south of Palawan. This site was declared a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO and is accessible only 3 months per year on liveaboard. Since this site is remote many big species uses the corals for shelter, like sharks and …whales! What ever your choice, Apo Reef or Tubbataha, your experience will be memorable! | 1. Arrival at Saigon, transfer at hotel. 2. Guided visits in Saigon. - Historical sites - Chinatown - Palaces, museum, temples & markets 3. Guided visitsi in Cu Chi. - Vietcong tunnels 4. Guided visits in Mékong Delta. - meeting with the locals - apiculture - orchard, sampling 5. Flight to Hue, guided visits. - Citadel & tomb of the Emperor Tu Doc - cruise in "Dragon boat" 6. Drive out to Hui An. - Cham museum - Marble Mountains - China Beach - Guided visits in town 7. Free morning. Afternoon. - cruise on Thu Bon river - Cooking course 8. Flight to Hanoi, guided visits. - Literature temple - Jail - cyclo tour of the old district - water puppet show | 9. Halong Bay. - Caves and grottoes exploration with cruise between the islands 10. Hanoi. - Ho Chi Min district - Mosque & museum - Pagoda 11. Free time until Philippines departure. transfer at Manilla hotel 12. Transfer on liveaboard 13 to 19. Liveaboard. maximum 4 dives per day. 20. Transfer at Manilla hotel. 21. Free day in Manilla $ 22. Transfer to Montreal. |
Included in the tour: - Meet and greet/ transfer.
- Accomodations.
- Some meals. (Vietnam).
- 5 meals/day on liveaboard.
- Local flights/transfer. (Philippines flight)
- Many English guided visits.
- Quebec coordinator(s).
- Pre-departure meeting.
- Travel guide book.
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included, clients subscription to indemnity funds (OPC) $3.25 per $1000.00
| Not included: - International flights, (Price according to departure date.)
- Travel insurance. (price on request)
- Visa and departure taxe.
- Marine park.
- Some meals.
- Tips, drinks, some activities and personal expenses.
| Notes: - Prices are subject to changes whithout notice.
- The fix amount for tips is 120$US; this do not exclude the possibility to raise the amount on site at your discretion.
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