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Pu luong mountain treks
5Days 4Nights

TRIP CODE:ADTNPL5


DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-PULUONG (HANG VILLAGE)
Pick you up at your hotel and depart for Pu Luong Natural Reserve. Our driving heading to the North West Mountain and passing through many villages and rice fields this morning before arriving a village of Ban Sai where we stop over for lunch. From here start our trekking for three hours to a while Thai village of Hang .stay overnight in a local Thai family on their stilt house. Dinner is served with some Thai’s traditional (L, D)

DAY2: HANG-KHO MUONG VILLAGE
after breakfast, we check out the Thai family and heading for a village of Muong ethnic group. Today’ trek is longer and harder (six hours).but we will pass through many beautiful villages of the Thai and Muong ethnic people on the way. Stop over for our lunch and resting at a local family .continue our trek, at early afternoon we will be reached the village of Kho Muong where we spend the night (B, L, D)

DAY3: KHO MUONG-HIN VILLAGE
A new challenging day with another six hours of trekking passing through the forest and ethnic villages ,stop over at Nua village for lunch and resting before continuing the trek to the Hin village .this night we overnight in stilt house of Thai family (B, L, D)

DAY4: HIN –SON VILLAGE
A harder full day trek and mostly uphill to the village of Son on the top of Pu luong mountain. After 6hours we will be reached to the village, after check in then you will be free on your own of exploration around this village and looking for the best places for photographs of surrounding mountains. Dinner is served with some local dishes and rice wine brewed by the host family(B, L, D)

DAY5: PULUONG-HANOI
After a farewell breakfast with the host family. Start our three hours trek to the main road where we will be meeting again with our car and driver .drive straight back to Hanoi. On arrival transfer to hotel for check in. end of services (B, L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION

All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
Home stay at the ethnic villages
Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
Water during trekking
Relevant permits and fees

EXCLUSION

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Accommodation Information

Home stay in ethnic villages

VIETNAMPATHFINDER TRAVEL Co., Ltd/CTY TNHH DU LICH NGUOI THAM HIEM VIETNAM
Address: 13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem Dist. Hanoi Capital, Vietnam
Phone: (084).4.928 9776
Fax: (084).4.928 9776
Hotline: (084) 91 33 23 977 (Mr Pham)
Web: www.vietnampathfinder.com
Email: info@vietnampathfinder.com
vnpathfinder@gmail.com
Vietnam Tour Operator, Travel Agent , Vietnam 's Leading Hotels and Resorts Online Reservations, www.vietnampathfinder.com offers discounted flights, hotels and resorts, car rental, visa Arrangement, first class holidays, tailor-made tour packages, eco-adventure travel to the mystical, exciting and Newly Discovered destinations in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

cycling vietnam, biking adventure, cycling mekong, biking sapa

Cycle the delta of mekong
3days 2nights

TRIPCODE : ADSM3

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: SAIGON- MYTHO (MEKONG DELTA)
We drive out of Saigon to avoid cycling through the heavily congested streets. Once we are safely out of the suburbs and in the delta proper we commence our cycling. Along the way to our destination of My Tho we stop to visit a colorful Cao Dai temple. The Cao Dai sect is unique to Vietnam and is a hybrid of the world’s main religions. At My Loi we transfer by ferry to cross one of the many tributaries of the Mekong River. We continue cycling through a particularly picturesque part of the delta known as Go Cong. From here it is a further 25km to the town of My Tho where we will stay for the night. (Cycling Distance 65km) (L, D)

DAY2: MYTHO-TRAVINH
Today, we combine cycling with ferry rides to get our isolated and fascinating destination of Tra Vinh. From My Tho after we cycle the short distance to a ferry crossing, this will take us to Ben Tre Province. On the other side we cycle for approximately 12km along typical country roads to another ferry and then a further 25km. After a final ferry journey we arrive in Tra Vinh. From here we have time to explore this most remarkable of areas. Tra Vinh is home to over 300,000 ethnic Khmer who keep their culture alive including their practice of Theravada Buddhism. Here we can see authentic Khmer pagodas including the Ong Met Pagoda as well as the colorful and ornate Chinese Ong Pagoda. (40km) (B, L, D)

DAY3: TRAVINH-SAIGON
we continue on from Tra Vinh after breakfast and cycle through a beautiful landscape of rice paddies and lush green fields, waterways and fruit orchards. En route we pass through several delta towns before arriving at Vinh Long. After lunch in a local restaurant we load our bikes back on to the support vehicle for the return journey to Saigon. At late afternoon we will be arrival, transfer to hotel for check in, end of services. (30km) (B,L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION

All private A/C transportation and transfers
English speaking guide and group medical kit
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Professional Mountain bicycles
Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
Spare bikes & equipments
Reasonable supply of drinking water, small fresh towel
Seasonal fruits while cycling
Snacks while cycling
Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION

International airfares & International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Meals & beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
Other meals not indicated in the tour
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

The Bicycles:

Our professional bicycles designed with 24 speeds for all kinds of terrain. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.

VIETNAMPATHFINDER TRAVEL Co., Ltd/CTY TNHH DU LICH NGUOI THAM HIEM VIETNAM
Address: 13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem Dist. Hanoi Capital, Vietnam
Phone: (084).4.928 9776
Fax: (084).4.928 9776
Hotline: (084) 91 33 23 977 (Mr Pham)
Web: www.vietnampathfinder.com
Email: info@vietnampathfinder.com
vnpathfinder@gmail.com
Vietnam Tour Operator, Travel Agent , Vietnam 's Leading Hotels and Resorts Online Reservations, www.vietnampathfinder.com offers discounted flights, hotels and resorts, car rental, visa Arrangement, first class holidays, tailor-made tour packages, eco-adventure travel to the mystical, exciting and Newly Discovered destinations in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

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Pu luong mountain treks
5Days 4Nights

TRIP CODE:ADTNPL5


DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-PULUONG (HANG VILLAGE)
Pick you up at your hotel and depart for Pu Luong Natural Reserve. Our driving heading to the North West Mountain and passing through many villages and rice fields this morning before arriving a village of Ban Sai where we stop over for lunch. From here start our trekking for three hours to a while Thai village of Hang .stay overnight in a local Thai family on their stilt house. Dinner is served with some Thai’s traditional (L, D)

DAY2: HANG-KHO MUONG VILLAGE
after breakfast, we check out the Thai family and heading for a village of Muong ethnic group. Today’ trek is longer and harder (six hours).but we will pass through many beautiful villages of the Thai and Muong ethnic people on the way. Stop over for our lunch and resting at a local family .continue our trek, at early afternoon we will be reached the village of Kho Muong where we spend the night (B, L, D)

DAY3: KHO MUONG-HIN VILLAGE
A new challenging day with another six hours of trekking passing through the forest and ethnic villages ,stop over at Nua village for lunch and resting before continuing the trek to the Hin village .this night we overnight in stilt house of Thai family (B, L, D)

DAY4: HIN –SON VILLAGE
A harder full day trek and mostly uphill to the village of Son on the top of Pu luong mountain. After 6hours we will be reached to the village, after check in then you will be free on your own of exploration around this village and looking for the best places for photographs of surrounding mountains. Dinner is served with some local dishes and rice wine brewed by the host family(B, L, D)

DAY5: PULUONG-HANOI
After a farewell breakfast with the host family. Start our three hours trek to the main road where we will be meeting again with our car and driver .drive straight back to Hanoi. On arrival transfer to hotel for check in. end of services (B, L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION

All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
Home stay at the ethnic villages
Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
Water during trekking
Relevant permits and fees

EXCLUSION

Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Accommodation Information

Home stay in ethnic villages

Cruising halong, halong bay, halong aboard, sleep on boat in halong bay

Aboard halong bay
2days 1night
(Must See !)

TRIP CODE: CRNHHL2
highlights:
- Cruising onboard the wooden junk with very comfortable bedrooms
- Exploring the limestone islands, fishing villages and emerald green waters of UNESCO World Heritage Listed Halong Bay

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI- HALONG BAY
Leave Hanoi at early in the morning for Halong Bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong and board the Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk (L/D)

DAY2: HALONG- HANOI

Wake up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and transfer to hotel on arrival (B/L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

INCLUSION :

All transportation and transfers
Private room on boat
All meals (2 fresh Seafood Lunchs ,1Dinner and 1Breakfast on Boat)
Relevant permits and fees

EXCLUSION :

Travel insurance
Tour guide ( from Hanoi)
Personal expenses
Drinks
Tips and gratuities

ACCOMMODATION CONDITION :

Aboard on Wooden Junk ( Bai Tho Boat / Huong Hai Boat)

Vietnampathfinder has conducted tours throughout the country.

Full contact information for my company is as follows:

Vietnampathfinder Travel Co., Ltd.

13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel. 84-4-928 9776

Fax 84-4-928 9778

Cell 84-91-33-23-977

Website: www.vietnampathfinder.com

E-mail: info@vietnampathfinder.com

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Visa Requirement:

To enter Vietname you will require a passport. It is possible to arrange 3month and 6month multiple entry visas. A tourist visa must be obtained prior to arrival. a combined entry/exit and baggage declaration form will be issued to you prior to arrival and the yellow copy of this must be retained until your departure from Viet Nam, please ensure this papers is kept in a safe place while you are in Vietnam.

To avoid long delays and possible complications at the airport. Our travel company can process your visa application and obtain the necessary visa approval from the Vietnamese immigration department. For this .we need the following details from all applicants:

• Your full name and title
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Occupation
• Passport number
• Issue date and expiry date of your passport
• Place of issue
• Place for your collecting visa: e.g Vietnam embassy in London.
• Arrival date in Vietnam and flight number.
• Purpose of visit

After receiving the above information, 10days later. We will send you the official document approved by the Vietnamese immigration department. You may be able to receive an “approval letter” or “visa picking up upon arrival approval letter”.

1, If you will receive an “approval letter”. Then bring with you; passport and two recent photos to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate. Where you need to complete two application forms and to pay for visa stamping.

2, If you will receive a “visa picking up upon arrival letter”. Then bring with you; passport and two recent photos. On arrival at Hochiminh, Hanoi or Danang international airports. Go straight to the landing visa counter. Present your “visa picking up upon arrival letter”, passport and two photos to the officer who will charge you a visa stamping fee. Next will be queuing up for the immigration desks.

Note: Since the 1st of May 2005, nationals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland traveling to Vietnam and staying for 15 days or less no longer need to apply for entry visas, provided that their passports are valid for at least three months and they can show their return ticket. Those who wish to stay longer than 15 days will need to apply for a visa. Tourists holding Thai, Indonesian, Lao, Malaysian and Singaporean passports do not need a visa for a visit up to 30 days. Philippines passport holders do not need a visa for a visit up to 21 days. Japanese and South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for a visit up to 15 days.

Vietnampathfinder has conducted tours throughout the country.

Full contact information for my company is as follows:

Vietnampathfinder Travel Co., Ltd.

13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel. 84-4-928 9776

Fax 84-4-928 9778

Cell 84-91-33-23-977

Website: www.vietnampathfinder.com

E-mail: info@vietnampathfinder.com

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Dear Travelers,

Xin Chao!
Vietnampathfinder is a private company founded
by Phuc Pham. Phuc began working in the tourism industry in 1996 where he has been a Guide, Leader and Organizer for many different travel companies in Hanoi.
Phuc was one of the first to organize tours to the mountains to the northeast and northwest, along the Chinese border, when the area was first open to tourism in 1996. Phuc has also organized many adventure holidays such as biking trips throughout Vietnam, trekking and homestay in the mountains to the north and kayaking in Halong bay. Phuc’s happy clients have come from many different countries.
Vietnampathfinder is a highly reputable local tourist operation offering tours to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We aim to be successful by
punctually meeting our commitments to our valued clients.

• We have offices in Hochiminh city, Sapa mountains and Hanoi (head office), and Affiliate offices in Cambodia and Laos, In addition to our regional offices, we operate our Travel Consultant office in the USA at Utah:
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• We have well-trained, enthusiastic and friendly staff who work hard to ensure that our clients are extremely happy with our services. All enquiries or requests receive a response within 24 hours.

• We can provide excellent service to our clients at a very competitive price. We offer great value for money with no hidden extras. New unique tours are continually researched and introduced to satisfy our valued clients.

• We have a special unit in each of our major destinations to provide high-end services to the luxury travel section.

• We have skilled adventure travel specialists, designing tailor-made adventures for individual and corporate clients. The quality of our adventure programs is ensured as our guides are certified in this field and all equipment belongs to Vietnampathfinder.

I would like to thank all of you for choosing Vietnampathfinder Travel, and we look forward to receiving meaningful comments and encouragement so that we may continue to serve and entertain you in the best ways possible.

Wishing you all the best during this year of 2008!

Phuc Pham

Director Of Vietnampathfinder Travel

Vietnampathfinder has conducted tours throughout the country.

Full contact information for my company is as follows:

Vietnampathfinder Travel Co., Ltd.

13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel. 84-4-928 9776

Fax 84-4-928 9778

Cell 84-91-33-23-977

Website: www.vietnampathfinder.com

E-mail: info@vietnampathfinder.com

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Cycling from the highlands to the coastal
9days 8nights

TRIP CODE :ADSCC9

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: SAIGON-DALAT
Pick you up at Hotel and transfer to Tansonnhat airport for your flight to Dalat mountain, on arrival, you will be met our guide and learn some cycling techniques and safety procedures, next will be fitting bikes and recuperating from the flight. A welcome dinner in the restaurant at downtown for tonight. Overnight in Da lat

DAY2: DALAT-OUTSKIRTS
There are plenty of back roads to explore by bike. Ride alongside the Xuan Huong Lake before turning off to pedal in the shadow of Langbian Mountain. The ride takes you past flower farms and vegetable gardens, through smaller villages and past picturesque churches and ornate cemeteries, up cobbled streets and past old colonial buildings. The terrain is undulating. Stop to visit a flower farm en route and have the chance to examine coffee plantations. The trail can lead out to the area where the founder of Dalat Alexander Yersin first wanted to build Dalat, overlooking a magnificent lake surrounded by pine forests. Stay one more night in Dalat. (35km cycling)

DA3: DALAT-JUN VILLAG
Transfer the first 70km from Dalat. Start riding at the top of a mountain. The road is extremely quiet and begins to wind down through jungle with superb views of Langbian into the distance. Overnight in a long house in the middle of a lakeside village. There are many longhouses set next to the lakes all with their respective puppy dogs and collection of baby pot bellied pigs trotting around... The longhouse is very comfortable. There are blankets and mattress and mosquito netting. There are outdoor western toilets and cold showers available. Homestay for tonight, dinner at the same house. (80km cycling)

DAY4: JUN VILLAGE-YOK DON NATIONAL PARK
Heading for Buon me thuot this morning and will be reached the city at lunch time. After lunch, continue our riding to Yok don national park .the route is mainly downhill. Yok Don is a 58,000ha wildlife reserve and is thought to be the home of several rare white elephants. Ride to Ban Don Village – a harmonious multiracial village home to the Ede, H’mong, Lao, Thai and Khmer ethnic minorities. The village has a long tradition of taming the forest’s elephants. One more night of homestay in a village family. (60km cycling)

DAY5: YOK DON-WHALE ISLAND
After breakfast, we take an elephant ride through the Park, then back up to Buon Ma Thuot and onwards to the coast, start riding when the roads are traffic free and the hills loom closer. From Krong Pac ride down to the coast, the most fascinating section of the ride is experiencing the contrast between the jungle forests of the past days compared with the deforested mountains– a direct effect of the American war with Vietnam. There is a classic 10km downhill with views stretching across the plains the to the sea. At the main road, transfer a few km to Whale Island – a 7km long beautiful eco friendly island resort surrounded by crystal clear seas and colourful sea life. Overnight Whale Island. (70km cycling)

DAY6: WHALE ISLAND
Have breakfast. Today is free on your own to join activities of relaxing, snorkel swimming, go windsurfing or stroll along the nature trail circumnavigating the island. The Second night on Whale Island for tonight.

DAY7: WHALE ISLAND-NHA TRANG
This morning, we check out the hotel and will take a local boat for transferring back to the mainland, from here to cycle for 15 km along a beautiful peninsular road to the main highway. Cycle 60km to Nha Trang from Dai Lanh Beach. The route is picturesque as it winds along the coast for much of the way, but can be busy in parts. At very late afternoon will arrive Nha Trang city, check in hotel for a well earned rest and recuperation! In the evening explore Nha Trang and dine at a local restaurant. (80km cycling)

DAY8: NHATRANG-HOCHIMINH CITY
Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Saigon. Check into hotel and freshen up before a city tour to visit the American War museum, the Presidential Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. In the evening enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Saigon’s top restaurants. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY9: DEPARTURE SAIGON
Transfer to tan son Nhat international airport for onward flight. End of services

INCLUSION OF:

All transportation and transfers
Domestic flights
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Water during biking
Relevant permits and fees.

EXCLUSION OF:

Travel insurance
all meals
Helmet
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

The Bicycles:

Our professional bicycles designed with 24 speeds for all kinds of terrain. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.

Vietnampathfinder has conducted tours throughout the country.

Full contact information for my company is as follows:

Vietnampathfinder Travel Co., Ltd.

13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel. 84-4-928 9776

Fax 84-4-928 9778

Cell 84-91-33-23-977

Website: www.vietnampathfinder.com

E-mail: info@vietnampathfinder.com

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Sapa adventure, trekking sapa, home-stay sapa-cycling sapa:

Sapa trek adventure (by train)
5days 4nights

TRIP CODE: ADTNSP5
Highlights:

- Experience the romance of overnight train travel from Hanoi to Laocai

- Explore the delightful old French hill station of Sapa with its colonial architecture

- Trek through the beautiful mountains and many ethnic minority villages

- Visit several colorful weekend markets where hill tribe minorities trade their goods

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY1: HANOI-SAPA (BY TRAIN)

Free at leisure for your own exploration the city and old quarter until transfer to the railway station for your overnight train to Sapa Mountain. Overnight on train.

DAY2: CATCAT VILLAGE TREKS (3HOURS)

Upon arrival Lao CAI trains station. Our car and driver will be waiting to drive for one hour to Sapa town, was a former French hill station in early of the 20^th century. Check in hotel for fresh up .after breakfast we will depart for our 6km of return trek to visit a black H’mong tribal village of cat cat .lunch in town, free time in this afternoon for your walking around Sapa town and the market. Overnight in hotel. (B/L)

DAY3: TAVAN VILLAGE TREKS (6HOURS)

After breakfast, depart from hotel. You will commence your trek on foot from Sapa heading towards Lao chai. Soon after ascending the mountain you will arrive in the village of SA seng where you will have an opportunity to see the black H’mong tribe dyeing their fabric. Continue our trek to the next village of Hao Thau, stop for lunch and relaxing in a local family. After lunch we will go back the trails to continue to Tavan village where we will stay overnight tonight .ta van valley is surrounded by stunning scenery of high mountains and rice fields. Dinner will be served by local family. (B/L/D)

DAY4: TAVAN-LINHHO-SAPA TREKS (6HOURS)

After breakfast. Leaving this village our route for this morning will go through an amazing surrounding of mountains and terraced rice paddies. Picnic lunch serves at a village of y linh ho en route. From here trekking straight back Sapa town. Check in hotel for fresh up before will be transferred to Lao Cai train station for the overnight return train journey to Hanoi. Dinner at a local restaurant near the station. (B/L/D)

DAY5: DEPARTURE HANOI
Upon arrival, pick up to transfer to your hotel. End of services.

Vietnampathfinder has conducted tours throughout the country.

Full contact information for my company is as follows:

Vietnampathfinder Travel Co., Ltd.

13 Ngo Huyen Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel. 84-4-928 9776

Fax 84-4-928 9778

Cell 84-91-33-23-977

Website: www.vietnampathfinder.com

E-mail: info@vietnampathfinder.com