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Incite Dance Floor Wishes On Your Tango Travel

Your tango travel is just the starting point of a passion that can last all your life, so, if you really want to go on practicing the tango and master the movements, it is fundamental that you inspire good dancers to ask you to dance. Even if you are not a good dancer, expert dancers will be asking you to the dance floor if you can communicate the correct message.

Every tango travel is a perfect venture to grasp some of the “leads” to prompt passion, since you will be seeing professionals and directed by instructors to use these.

It is indispensable that you learn to follow gracefully from one movement to the next, from form to form. It is a delight to dance with whom permits and likes to be led.

Be flirtatious. Even if you are not a proficient dancer, yet you are playful, good dancers will lead you to the dance floor. Tango has everything to do with laughs and coquetry also; a gorgeous smile and personality denote lots of energy.

A thing you will recognize during your tango travel, is the necessity to permanently improve your abilities. It is pleasing when you surprise other performers with better steps.

In tango, it is essential that you show your physical attributes to attract adept partners. Inspire the imagination and passion while dancing and you will dance the night away.

Seek friendship with the good dancers. The tango is a social activity, it is required that you talk to the dancers if you wish to dance all night. Think of stimulating themes to laugh about and feel at ease.

An aspect of the character of the tango is being audacious. On your tango travel, you will watch women and men asking others to the dance floor. Hence, ask! If your attitude is receptive, fun and one of control, you will unquestionably dance a lot.

As you will validate on your tango travel, passionate tango performers dance until sunrise. Come late and leave last and you will have the best executioners at your feet.

Even good performers were unskilled at one point. If you identify a novice with possibilities and make friends with them, they will positively recall you when they are on top and will permanently seek you to dance, since you helped them when they were insecure and novices to tango. Likewise, skilled executers are exceptional at welcoming beginners by inviting them to the dance floor a lot. It is their way of giving back to everyone who helped them when they tripped and even bruised their partners.

You will sense it on your Tango Travel; performers feel more stimulated once they met you after having class jointly. During class, you express your desires and sensitivity, and they see what kind of follower you are.

The most crucial truth to grasp to be invited to dance on your tango travel is that proficient dancers are are aroused by tango, so, demonstrate your unique version of this love, be yourself and savor the experience of your life.



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  • Stuart S. Travel asked:


    There are many things to keep in mind when traveling, whether you are a budget traveler or not. You obviously want to keep what money you have for your trip rather than lose it or have it stolen. You also want to keep yourself and traveling companions safe from harm. Here are some tips to follow to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable in a foreign country.

     

    1. Have a valid passport and all visas required for your trip. Make two copies of your passport. Keep one in a separate part of your travel luggage and the other leave with someone at home.

    2. Be aware of any travel warnings for the country you are visiting. Find out about security and safety conditions in your destination.

    3. Secure travel insurance!

    4. Ensure you have been vaccinated against any infectious diseases prominent in the area you will be traveling to.

    5. To make sure you can be contacted in case of an emergency, make a copy of your itinerary and leave it with someone at home.

    6. Travel light and don’t pack valuables that you wouldn’t want to lose. Leave your jewelry at home but take an extra pair of glasses if you can’t live without them.

    7. Remember you are a foreigner when you travel. You are a guest in their country and therefore should abide by their laws, and to a certain extent, their customs. For example, if you are a female traveling in an Islamic state, be considerate of your dress. 

    8. Try not to bring too much attention to yourself when traveling. Don’t go out looking like a tourist with a flashy camera and expensive clothes. Try to blend into the scenery.

    9. Travel in a group where possible and in well known areas. There will be times you want to get off the tourist track, so make sure you always have a traveling companion with you.

    10. Only carry small amounts of cash on you. Your credit card and travelers checks will pay for most things.

    11. Watch out for pickpockets! Wear a money belt and keep your purse/wallet in the front of your body. Report any loss or theft immediately to the local authorities.

    12. Don’t leave your luggage unattended. Apart from having it stolen or items from it taken, you could also become an unsuspecting drug courier.

    13. If traveling with a partner, pack half your clothes in their luggage and vice versa. This way if one of you loses your luggage, you will still have some clothes. 

    14. Lock your luggage and label everything.

    15. Lock your hotel room. Keep money and valuables with you, not left unattended in your room.

    16. When using public transport be aware of possible theft. If you are traveling overnight, secure your luggage and sleep on top of it if possible. It is not uncommon for tourists to be drugged while on trains and buses so don’t accept gifts of food or drink from strangers on public transport. 

     

    If at any time you feel unsafe, whether it is on the streets or in your accommodation, get out. Follow your instincts. Stay safe when you travel by being aware of the dangers and obeying the laws of the country you are visiting.

     

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  • Money For Traveling asked:


    Imagine this: you wake up in the glamorous, exotic, or rustic location of your choice. A smile sneaks its way onto your face. You’re living your dream of traveling the world… and, here’s the best part – you’re getting paid for it.

    It is extremely difficult to write about this subject without sounding ‘hypey’ and ‘salesy,’ so let me just lay out the facts, and I’ll let you come up with your own conclusions:

    Hundreds of billions of dollars change hands online every year.

    •    Thousands of one-man-business entrepreneurs are making a portion of this money.

    •    Internet technology has made business possible from anywhere in the world. All you need is a laptop or Internet café…

    •    With a little bit of training and know-how, creating a profitable business online that takes in a few thousand dollars per month takes about 30-90 days.

    •    There’s a growing underground community whose strategies have them making more money than their friends with ‘Jobs’ and they get to travel to wherever they like.

    There are the facts. If you put it all together, there is no reason you can’t take an extremely small piece of the pie. In fact, if you made .00001% of the money being made online you’d be ridiculously rich!

    So what are the methods to make this happen? There’s no selling your friends or timeshares or anything shady like that. These are completely legitimate, entrepreneurial ventures that don’t take any startup costs or a ton of training. There are MANY ways to make money online, but here are 3:

    1)    Sell digital information. If you’re an expert on a subject of any kind, you can quickly and easily create an digitally delivered product and then focus on selling the product online. This can be an ebook, mp3, video file, or even a simple password-protected website. The markup on these products is HUGE because they cost nothing to create or deliver, and they can be sold for $10 to $10,000+ dollars. Say you have a modest $20 download. If you sold a measly 3 products per day, you’re making $1,800 bucks a month. Sell a $50 dollar product (which takes no more work) at the same rate and you’re making $4,500 a month… for doing the work ONCE!

    2)    Sell stuff on Ebay. “Wait!” I can hear you objecting… “I don’t want to carry around old junk to sell while I travel!” By all means… DON’T! You can easily set up an inexpensive account with a fulfillment house and have them ship your auction sales for you. You can hire a high school kid or your little sister to ship stuff. Better yet, just sell digital products on Ebay and don’t ship anything!

    3)    Blogging. This is a great option for writers, photographers, and videographers who want to document their travel. You’re probably going to be at least journaling, taking pictures, or video… most likely a combination of all three. Well, did you ever consider making it into a blog that makes money? Setting up a blog to collect income from your advertisers (and visitors, if you choose) is easier than ever. Some bloggers are making $250,000+ per MONTH just for writing about their lives. Yes, you read that correctly. Per month. Not too shabby!

    The real key to making money online is to take action and get started. Pick one of these methods, learn as much as you can from experts who have done it already, and then go travel the world!

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  • Stuart S. Travel asked:


    What is a ‘sister city’ and how can you travel to one on a budget? 

     

    A number of cities all over the globe have adopted a sister city in another part of the world to promote greater understanding, among other things, between the two cities and their nations. The sister city ‘movement’ began at the end of World War II and was instigated by America.

     

    Participating cities aim to develop friendships and foster relationships between their chosen sister cities (some cities have more than one sister) and to encourage peace and understanding between nations. This is done in a number of ways – encouraging business and economic relationships through trade and technology, stimulate cultural and creative networks, develop partnerships between cities and countries and to provide the opportunity for sister city citizens to experience other cultures through travel.

     

    Traveling to your sister city may be something you wish to do and it can be done at relatively low cost if you are able to become part of an exchange program. Cultural exchanges between sister cities are generally paid for by your home town. Some cities select students to travel to their sister city for a period of time, (it could be weeks or months) and pay all expenses. If you are a student, investigate what opportunities are available for this type of travel.

     

    Traveling to a sister city is not only for students. Other residents may participate in the program as well. You may be selected as an ambassador of your town to travel to the sister city and take part in projects fostered by the sister cities. You will then likely to be asked to host visitors from the sister city when they travel to your country. If you are able to get on one of these exchange programs you can expect accommodation and food to be taken care of (you will probably be living with a sister city family) but you may have to get involved in fundraising for your trip.

     

    If you think this sounds like a fun (and cheap) way to travel, visit your town’s web site and find out about their sister city program. You’ll need to become a member and join in the volunteer program to help with fundraising. You could be asked to host visitors from your sister city and you may get the opportunity to travel. Becoming involved in the sister city program means becoming a part of creating community links and learning about other cultures – exactly what traveling is all about. You may even have ideas for your community’s sister city program and how it can further foster its global sisters’ relationships.

     

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  • Stuart S. Travel asked:


    The best time to travel is in the holidays, right? Not if you want to make big savings on your traveling costs it’s not. If you travel in off peak (or low season) periods, or even in the shoulder season, you’ll find traveling costs a lot less.

     

    Where are you traveling? Do you know the peak travel times for this destination? Summer and spring, no matter where you are, are generally considered the peak seasons to travel, unless you are a winter sports enthusiast. In that case, ski resorts will be having their peak season in winter. And what hemisphere are you thinking of visiting? The seasons differ depending on whether you are north or south. For example, the North America summer months are June, July, August but in Australia the summer months are December, January and February. You will need to research your destination to find out the low season times to visit.

     

    First of all, what type of savings can you expect to make if you travel in the off-peak season? 

    1. Air fares are much cheaper. There are less people wanting to fly so air carriers drop their prices to attract customers. Take advantage of these great savings. If you are traveling in the high season, see if you can book a flight mid-week. These flights are generally cheaper too.

    2. Accommodation is cheaper and more readily available. In high season it can be difficult to find a place to stay in popular tourist destinations and when you do find somewhere it can be up to twice as much as when traveling in the off peak.

    3. Eating in restaurants can be cheaper too. Owners will be trying to attract patrons so see what sort of deals you can find when eating out.

     

    There are some other positives to traveling in the off peak season, other than saving money. There are fewer tourists for one, so visiting any cultural sight will be much more enjoyable. You can get more of an idea of what a destination is really like without the thousands of extra people. Experiencing the true culture is a real bonus. Did you know that opera season is in full swing in Europe in winter? Or that winter in Australia is often the best time to visit places in the north when the humidity and heat are bearable. Or how about visiting the best holiday markets in Germany in December? Do some research to find out what your chosen destination can offer in off peak, ones that you won’t experience in high season travel times.

     

    So what are the negatives of traveling in the off peak? Well there are a few, but if you plan well you can overcome most drawbacks. Off peak usually means traveling in colder weather and that also means less daylight hours. Pack wisely and remember to dress in layers for the cold weather. Some tourist places close earlier or do not open at all in the off peak, so check up before you go so you are not disappointed. You will also find that in some areas the public transport system does not run as often as in peak tourist season. Find out what options you have to get to places and don’t be caught out missing the last bus home in the middle of winter, in the middle of nowhere! Some hotels and museums close down for the winter to re-furbish and get ready for the next high season influx of tourists. You can gamble and bargain your way to a great accommodation deal once you get to your destination, but all your bartering skills will be of no use if the hotels are all closed. It’s best to check what’s open before you go.

     

    If traveling in the off-peak doesn’t sound attractive to you, then you might like to try the shoulder season and still get some travel price reductions. The shoulder season is considered the period leading up to and away from the high season. Usually in this time you’ll get decent weather, less crowds and lower travel costs – not the great bargains you’ll get in off peak, but lower costs nonetheless.

     

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  • Are you sick of the same Christmas songs being played every December? Do you dread the mad shopping rush on Christmas Eve? If you want to escape the festive craziness this year, what’s stopping you breaking with convention and spending the merry season somewhere distinctly un-Christmassy? We’ve come up with some destination ideas to give you a quirky Christmas to remember.

    At a casino in Las Vegas

    Fed up with tinsel and turkey? Then head to the City of Sin for a Christmas like no other. Vegas is a notorious adult’s playground and what better place to escape the carol singers than in a swanky, dimly lit casino, cocktail in hand. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a hotel, but for the ultimate in Las Vegas pomp, we say stay at the unparalleled Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the central Strip. Just don’t gamble all your Christmas money away!

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    On a beach in Australia

    If you’re more concerned about escaping the British drizzle, head down under for a true Aussie Christmas on the beach. The East Coast is inundated with beautiful bays and beaches – Bondi Beach is a particularly ‘awesome’ place to soak up the sunny atmosphere thanks to the 40,000 international visitors that migrate from Sydney every year. But forget the turkey - it’ll be shrimps on the barby for Christmas lunch.

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    Getting extreme in New Zealand

    New Zealand is famous for its dramatic landscapes which make the perfect backdrop for extreme activities such as sky diving and bungy jumping. If you’d rather spend Chrismas dangling from a cliff than rooted to the sofa watching the Queen’s speech, head to Kauri Cliffs on the North Island where you can get your adrenaline fix in some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’re ever likely to experience.

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    Volunteer in Nepal

    Your browser may not support display of this image. If you’re sick of the commercial excess of the festive season, why not consider entering into the true spirit of Christmas and volunteering abroad this year? Nepal is not only a beautiful country to explore, but with more than 40% of the population living below the basic poverty line, you can really give something back too. Volunteers are placed at project locations where they can work with children at care homes and orphanages, ensuring it will be an eye-opening Christmas experience.

    Shop til you drop in Dubai

    Dubai is a shopper’s paradise so if you want to spend all your Christmas money early this year, this is the place to do it. Dubbed ‘the shopping capital of the Middle East’, Dubai is inundated with opulent shopping malls and markets, so whether it’s designer clobber or more unique ethnic items you’re after, you will not be disappointed. And don’t forget its tax free, so no excuses to not bring back some Christmas gifts for the family!

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    For further reading, check out these online travel guides.

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  • Money For Traveling asked:


    Ever thought of finding a job that would let you travel around the world (or at least a region!) and get paid for it?

    Sounds great, right?

    In theory, sure. But in reality, holding a traditional ‘travel job’ is oftentimes more frustrating and annoying than holding a ‘regular job.’

    Here’s why:

    You typically can’t experience the culture, activities, or people of the places you visit… because you’re busy working (and the work usually sucks)!

    Even if you could do these things, you’d be hard-pressed to because you get paid pennies for your hard work.

    Even if you made money, you can’t go to the places you want to. You go where you’re assigned or you get fired.

    So, if you want to work like crazy and not even get to ‘travel,’ be my guest. Get a travel job.

    However, if you WANT to earn a healthy income as you travel on your own pace and schedule, consider becoming a ‘traveling entrepreneur.’

    No, you’re not selling snake oil or anything ridiculous like that. This is a simple method of using modern Internet technology to market products on the web… and get paid for doing so.

    The products can be in ANY market you choose. A simple visit to Clickbank or Comission Junction will show you how many thousands of products are out there that you can get paid to promote.

    Once you’ve found your high-payoff product, you simply promote the heck out of the product for a few hours a day (or per week!) online with some simple techniques like blogging, utilizing facebook, myspace, twitter, and other methods. It’s very easy to learn and simply takes your commitment.

    If you get turned off by selling to your friends or multilevel, pyramid scheme marketing (MLM), then becoming an internet entrepreneur could be the perfect solution for you.

    So, if you are OK with being told where to go, when to go there, what you do when you get there, and when you leave, then be my guest and get a travel job.

    However, if you’ve ever thought about working from an internet café or from your laptop while anywhere in the world, you may want to consider joining the growing community of underground marketers who make money while they travel by utilizing the internet.

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  • Yoo Travel asked:


    When deciding that you are going to travel to see the many different beautiful landscapes of Europe, the mode of transportation will significantly impact your experience. Ever since the European Union formed, it has made traveling between different countries much more affordable. So whether you are on a romantic honeymoon with your fiancée, on a family vacation or just as a student back packing around, transportation does not have to put a dent in your wallet.

    Taking the train through the various country sides is a pleasurable experience. Many different people of diverse economic statuses that you encounter along the way also prefer to travel by train. The appeal of visiting destinations that are completely culturally different from your home are the people that you encounter and the conversations you have along the way. You will find many different types of rail passes for your journey across Europe that will be affected by how many destinations you’d like to visit and the amount of people you travel with. The fares also take into consideration how many days you would like to travel for. Traveling by train can be more appropriate for individuals under the age of 26 because your Eurail Youth Pass will be for a discounted amount of Euros.   

    While you will not be able to simply look out the window and admire the various views of Europe, traveling by train at night will be considerably cheaper. When you travel at night, you will find that they have sleeper car accommodations. In these sleeper cars, there are bunks for you to energize in preparation of your day of sightseeing. The sleeper cars are not private, but the plus side is that you will not lose a day traveling and will be able to spend more time sight seeing. Taking the train will also deliver you and the people you are traveling with directly into the center of most cities. You will rarely find yourself in obscure destinations feeling lost and disoriented while trying to make your way back to the destination you actually want to end up in.

    Most travelers will choose to travel by train; however what you sacrifice in comfort by taking coach, you will save in expenses. You can travel between many European cities by coach, since many companies will have organized coach routes. Taking coach will most likely be more appealing to students who are looking to save money on their trip. Coach also is more appropriate when your destination is not one of the major European cities, but a smaller town or land mark. Many times once you arrive by train, you will need to find another mode of transportation to get to the smaller location. Coaches will more likely deliver you directly. A few companies will also offer combinations of coach/train packages that ultimately will get you to both the larger and smaller destinations and will provide a cheaper rate altogether.

    In the end, it comes down to price and comfort that will affect your decision of whether to go train or coach.



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  • Familiy Holidays

    If the cost of this years family holidays is getting you worried then why not consider camping in the British countryside

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  • PanViet Travel Vietnam asked:


    http://www.panviettravel.com.vn/index.php?option=com_entravelpackages&task=show&catid=283&id=207

    Email to us: panviettravel@gmail.com

    Code: PV - SH 21 -07

    Routes: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong – Ninh Binh - Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Saigon – Cu Chi – Mekong

    Duration:   21 days

    Itinerary in Brief

    Day 1: Good morning Hanoi

    Day 2: Hanoi, city tour of the 1000 year old capital

    Day 3: Hanoi - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Sapa, night train

    Day 4: Sapa - Ta Phin, trekking and homestay (4 hours)

    Day 5: More trekking and back to Sapa

    Day 6: Sapa - Tam Duong by Jeep

    Day 7: Tam Duong - Sapa - Hanoi, via night train

    Day 8: Hanoi - Halong Bay

    Day 9: Halong Bay – HanoiDay

    10: Your free day in HanoiDay

    11: Hue, city tour Day

    12: Hue, boat trip - HoianDay

    13: Hoian, walking tour in the ancient town

    Day 14: Hoian - Nha Trang

    Day 15: Nha Trang, island boat trip

    Day 16: Nha Trang - Saigon, city tour

    Day 17: Tay Ninh and the Cu Chi tunnels

    Day 18: Saigon to the fertile Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Can Tho)

    Day 19: Can Tho - Saigon

    Day 20: Free day in Saigon

    Day 21: Departure Saigon, Goodbye Vietnam

    Itinerary in Detail



    Day 1: Good morning Hanoi

    Welcome to Hanoi, we will meet and take you to your hotel, check in your hotel then today is free at your leisure, to rest or explore around at your own pace. Overnight in Hanoi.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel

    Day 2: Hanoi, city tour of the 1000 year old capital

    Depart at 8:00 am, after checking out, from your hotel by car. We will begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho, learning about his great life at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and his residential place. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature.

    The site of Vietnam\’s first University, built in twelfth century, to teach the royals the Confucius theory. Here we will also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a taste of authentic Hanoi Pho. In the afternoon, choose one from the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women\’s Museum, History Museum or Quan Thanh Temple). A late afternoon walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi\’s fascinating Old Quarter for some great fun, shopping, and street side traditional food. This is your chance to be part of typical Hanoian style and its traditional Vietnamese culture. We finish our relaxing but informative day by attending a Water Puppet Show, a favorite experience for all visitors to Vietnam.We can help you get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would just rather spend the early evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Dinner on your own.

    Included: Retire to your hotel for the night. All meals, Car / bus, Entrance fee(s)

    Day 3: Hanoi - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Sapa, night train

    Pick-up from your hotel is at 8:00 am, we have a 2 hour drive (110km South) to the city of Ninh Binh, also known as the Inland Halong and the Ancient Capital. It will be an exciting day highlighted, by a 2 hour boat ride in a hand- woven bamboo row boat down the Tam Coc streams enjoying spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks. After lunch served at a local riverside restaurant we make a short transfer (4 km) down a peaceful country road to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital eleven centuries ago. Here, there are two temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century. Return to Hanoi around 5:00 pm.8:30 pm: Transfer from an prearranged meeting spot to the station for your night train to Sapa.

    Included: All meals Car / bus Entrance fee(s), Tour Guide, Hotel, AC train tickets

    Day.4: Sapa – Ta Phin, trekking and homestay (4 hours)

    The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 6:30 am where your PanViet guide will welcome you. Look for the “PanViet Travel” sign when you exit the train station. Then take a morning drive through the clouds by car / bus to Sapa (about 1.5 hours).

    When you arrive in Sapa you will be taken to a local restaurant for a morning shower & breakfast. Then we will take a short ride from Sapa to our trekking base where we start our trek through terraced rice fields and Hmong villages. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful. We will break for a picnic lunch en route then continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Dao people (4 hours). Your Dao host family will warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we will share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, All meals, Entrance fee(s), Home-stay

    Day 5: More trekking and back to Sapa

    At the first of gleam of daylight, you will see and hear the sounds of morning village life. You can join them in some of their activities, like feeding the animals, cleaning the houses, gardening or preparing breakfast. After breakfast, we will complete our trek on valley route to the main road (4 hours) linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Alternatively, for this long trek, you can choose a short morning wander around the village for about 1 hour, resulting in more time spent with the host family and other villagers. For both options, you will be supported by our car / bus back to Sapa (30 minutes).

    When we arrive back in Sapa we will check in to the hotel, shower, and have lunch. At 2:30 pm we will visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain & take part in a traditional ethnic music performance put on by the ethnic minority people. Then return at your own leisure with free time to discover the secrets of this colorful town. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa town.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, All meals

     

    Day 6: Sapa - Tam Duong by Jeep

    Morning preparations, breakfast, check-out, then it is time to take a wonderful journey by jeep. We will go up and over Tram Ton pass and then descend, zig-zagging to the valley below. The views on this trip are absolutely incredible! Our destination is Tam Duong, but before we get there we will visit Binh Lu and see hilltribe people carrying with them their hand crafted products or leading animals on the way to market. You will be free to wonder around but please be respectful of the people here as they are reluctant to have their picture taken without permission. This area has not seen many tourists. We will have lunch here, then continue through the untouched villages with frequent stops to visit and talk to the locals. Overnight in Tam Duong.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, All meals.

    Day 7: Tam Duong - Sapa - Hanoi, via night train

    Breakfast then back in the jeep for the uphill climb back to Sapa. Time for capture yesterday\’s missed photographs of this fabulous areas. If this day falls on Sunday then 2 beautiful markets can be visited on our way.

    You will return to Sapa in late afternoon and finally depart for the Lao Cai train station at 5:30 pm. The train leaves Lao Cai at 8:50 pm and arrives after a pleasant sleep in your first class, shared AC soft berth to Hanoi by 4:30 am.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, all meals

    Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Bay

    When you arrive in Hanoi a very short walk will get you to a prearranged hotel for you to shower and a take a short rest before we start our next day. At 8:00 am we will pick you up, by private car/ bus, at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city. After 3.5 hours driving and viewing simple, country side, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Board your private boat, an authentic Chinese Junk, and start your amazing cruise through this World Heritage Site. Lunch is served onboard, a selection of the freshest seafood. We visit \”the amazing cave\”, followed by a swim in the tranquility of Halong Bay and its emerald water. We will cruise further into a quiet area where we will anchor and stay overnight. Dinner and relax as the sun sets. Then you are free to swim in the phosphorous water, retire to your cabin, or fall asleep under the stars amidst the magic of Halong on the top deck.Hotel for shower

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Private cabin on junk, All meals, Entrance fee(s)

    Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi

    Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs.

    We stop to visit a floating fishing village and listen to some legendary stories of the fishermen\’s daily life. Take one last swim somewhere in the middle of the bay to refresh before cruising back to the Halong city pier. By noon we be ashore and break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then we hit the road back to Hanoi. We arrive and finish our tour at your hotel by 5:00 pm.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, alll meals

    Day 10: Your free day in Hanoi

    Today is your free day in the Hanoi capital and all of its fascinating historical charm. Spend your day relaxing or shopping. Some suggestions include waking up early (about 6:00 am) and joining in the some exercise around Hoan Kiem Lake; or taking a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter for a different point of view; or visiting the numerous markets, shopping, and trying all of the street side traditional foods.

    Board your 11:00 pm night train, AC soft sleeper to Hue.

    Included: AC soft tickets, Breafast

    Day 11: Hue, city tour

    Arrival in Hue at 10:00 am then transfer to your Hotel. After morning preparations we will go on a relaxing cyclo or bicycle tour. We will also visit the Forbidden Purple City and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 12: Hue, boat trip - Hoian

    Getting started at 9:30 am from your hotel, we walk and transfer to the boat dock for cruising on the Perfume River viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. Walk up to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, overlooking the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond. Take some time here to learn about the influences of Buddhism in Vietnam.

    Leave Hue in the evening by a car/ bus for Hoian. From here it will take us about 4 hours to get to Hoian. There is fabulous sightseeing en route and we may make stops at: Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Cham Museum, and the Marble mountains. Then onto Hoian, overnight here.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Boat cruise, Entrance fee(s), All meals

    Day 13: Hoian, walking tour in the ancient town

    The center of Vietnam is home to many of World Heritage Sites and Hoian is one of them. Here in this ancient town of Hoian, 30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River.

    Occupied by early western traders in the 16th century, Hoian has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. The original structure of some of these streets still remain almost fully intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with colorful lacquered details and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Always a favorite place!

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), All meals

    Day 14: Hoian - Nha Trang

    Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport in Da Nang for noon-flight to Nha Trang. A taxi takes you to your hotel, it is free to chill out on the beautiful white sand beach.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Car / bus, flight, Entrance fee(s)

    Day 15: Nha Trang, island boat trip

    Morning pick up from hotel and transfer to the boat station (45 minutes). Hop on the boat and begin a day on the water. The first stop will be at Mum Island. This is one of the best places for snorkeling in Nha Trang. Hold your breath for as long as you can and dive deep into this colorful world of fish and coral. Next stop, Tam Island, for sun bathing and relaxing on the off shore beach. Lunch will be served at a nearby fishing village with a selection of fresh seafood. After the lunch we will visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium then take the boat back to Nha Trang city. Free time in the evening and overnight at your hotel.

    Note: We may need to fly to Saigon this afternoon (4:45 pm) if our next morning flight is not available.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Boat, Entrance fee(s), Breafast, lunch

    Day 16: Nha Trang - Saigon, city tour

    We take an early flight this morning at 7:45 am, arriving to Saigon at 8:40 am, transfer down town and check-in at our hotel before our city tour of this bustling Saigon started. Visit the Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon; stopover at Thien Hau, a 150 year old Chinese Temple; then to a Lacquer wares workshop and the Jade Emperor pagoda. In the afternoon visit the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office, we’ll drop you off at your hotel around 5:30 pm.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Flight, Entrance fee(s), All meals

    Day 17: Tay Ninh and the Cu Chi tunnels

    Departing Saigon at 8:30 am from your hotel for a morning excursion to Tay Ninh to the Great Cao Dai Temple (a place to worship a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christianity). We see the noon mass at the temple (1 hour). Lunch in Tay Ninh.

    In the afternoon we visit the Cu Chi outdoor museum to learn about the infamous tunnel systems of the Viet Cong. Take this opportunity to get a unique understanding of the guerillas underground fight strategies during the war and crawl through 50 - 100 meters of the 200 km tunnel system. On the way back to Saigon, local rice paper workshops, and views of Vietnam country side and paddy fields are pleasant sights. We’ll drop you off at your hotel.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), All meals

    Day 18: Saigon to the fertile Mekong Delta (Cai Be - Can Tho)

    Depart Saigon at 8:00 am from your hotel. Head south to Cai Be. Upon arrival at 10:30 am, board a boat for a journey through the Mekong\’s floating market. See how river life goes on here, watch the trading between merchant ships and local farmers. Alive and exciting. Cruise through the secluded canals and cross the Mighty Mekong to an island where we will stop to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit before boating to Vinh Long. Back on the bus for our trip to Can Tho to overnight.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), Boat, All meals

    Day 19: Can Tho – Saigon

    An early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, then we have some distance to cover. First a cruise, then a walk on a quiet country road taking in the magnificent scenery and getting a little bit closer to the locals as they go about their daily routine. We take a trip by \”xe loi\” which is a local colonial-era cab pulled by motorbike and tour the country side. In the afternoon we head back to Saigon. At your same Saigon hotel by 6:00 pm.

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide, Hotel, Entrance fee(s), Boat, All meals

    Day 20: Free day in Saigon

    Breakfast at the hotel then a day at your leisure in Saigon. Today is a great day for you to relax, shop, take a cyclo tour, and finish any last preparations before you take your flight home the next day.BreakfastHotelDay 21: Departure Saigon, Goodbye Vietnam

    Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have sometime for some more shopping. Then we will transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye and hope to see you again soon!

    Included: Transfer, Tour Guide

    Prices ($US)

    Your price when;

    Standard

    Superior

    Deluxe

    you are 2 persons:

    1773 / person

    2023 / person

    2374 / person

    you are 4 persons:

    1478 / person

    1737 / person

    2088 / person

    Included: All as mentioned above.

    Budget for 1 star hotel, Standard is 2-3 stars, Superior is from 3-4 stars, Deluxe is at 4-5 stars hotels.

    Excluded: Travel insurance, drinks, items of a personal nature, tips and gratitude, others not mentioned in the inclusion box.

    What to Bring: Passport with a valid visa, sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent, good shoes for some hiking, camera with lots of films.



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