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8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners

8-Day Premium Vietnam Tour from Hanoi: Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City | 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners

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Tour Code: 683760
$2,618.00 per person
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Departure City Departure City
Hanoi
End City End City
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon
Duration Duration
8 days
Language Language
English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Cultural & Historical
Guide Type Guide Type
Guided Tour
Group Size Group Size
Small Group
Activity Level Activity Level
Moderate

Highlights

• Discover Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant mix of French, Asian, and indigenous influences with a local guide
• Enjoy lunch at Hanoi's KOTO café, a social enterprise offering hospitality training to young workers
• Experience an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a candle-lit dinner on deck
• Stroll through Hoi An's charming Old Town, a UNESCO site, and savor an egg coffee at a local café
• Enjoy a Hat Xam performance, a 700-year-old art form, as part of an exclusive cultural experience
• Learn about the Intrepid Foundation's partner, Save Vietnam's Wildlife, and contribute to endangered species protection
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Itinerary

Experience the heart of Vietnam, from vibrant Hanoi to bustling Ho Chi Minh City
Spend eight days in Vietnam discovering the highlights and traditions of this eternally beautiful and historically significant country on a Premium adventure. Take part in enriching local encounters as your leader shows you the soul of this diverse pocket of Asia.
Get lost in the districts of colourful Hanoi, cruise past the limestone karsts of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, discover the old-world charm of Hoi An's ancient city and navigate the winding streets and chaotic traffic of Ho Chi Minh City with a local leader. With an unbeatable mix of culture, cuisine and history, your journey through Vietnam is sure to surprise, delight and excite at every turn.

Day 1 • Hanoi
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital city. When you arrive, you'll be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you'll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers.
If you arrive early, Hanoi is the perfect place to explore on foot. Maybe head to the city's colourful Old Quarter or check out the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, showcasing ancient and contemporary Vietnamese art. This evening, join your leader for a welcome dinner at a beautifully decorated restaurant resembling an old-fashioned Vietnamese house.
Dive into the world of Vietnamese cuisine as your leader introduces you to a range of classic dishes made with the freshest local ingredients. Thinking of arriving a few days early to explore the majestic Northern Vietnam? Then check out our Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) -for an off-the-beaten path discovery of Pu Long and Ninh Binh. Or you can try our Hiking In Sapa (TVAG) - for a big doze of dramatic mountain landscapes, crisp fresh air and colorful hilltribes.

Accommodation: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture Hanoi or similar (1 night)
Meals:Dinner
Included activities:
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
Optional activities:
Hanoi - Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN) - USD355
Hiking in Sapa (TVAG) - USD432
Special information:
It's very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Day 2 • Halong Bay
Depart Hanoi and travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay. Board your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening – a beautiful and traditionally decorated junk-style boat featuring modern conveniences. Set sail in total comfort as views of scattered islands and towering limestone karsts slowly unfold in front of you.
Explore the bay and sit down for a seafood lunch onboard. Learn about the geography of the region, visit a cave where your leader will point out interesting rock formations or a fishing village to learn about local life. In the afternoon you will have opportunities to swim, kayak, or simply relax on the beach. Soak in the stunning surroundings with a candlelit seafood dinner on deck before settling in for a night of stargazing and swapping stories.

Accommodation: Secret Halong Cruise (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included activities:
Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
Optional activities:
Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
Special information:
Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours. Your main luggage can be left in the hotel in Hanoi. The itinerary is subject to slight variations based on weather conditions and local regulations.
Some sights are accessed via staircases and pathways can be a little uneven and slippery, so good walking shoes or sandals will be useful.
Your junk-style boat has twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning. Due to the limited cabins on board, the single supplement is excluded, and accommodation will be on a twin-share basis.
Local authorities permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Ha Long Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you'll stay on a larger boat (with up to 12 cabins) and share your boat with another group. Or your group may be split across different vessels, in which case a group leader will be present on each boat. The route taken and inclusions on board will be the same.

Day 3 • Hanoi
Start your day with a peaceful breakfast and maybe take part in some Tai Chi on board the boat before returning to Hanoi. This afternoon, you'll take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and sit down to a soul-stirring traditional Hat Xam performance. Hat Xam is an art form of Northern Vietnam dating back to the Tran Dynasty. Originally, this was performed by blind performers and was enjoyed by local working-class audiences right up until the late 1950s, when a wave of communism deemed all art forms to be corrupting influences.
Today, these performances are rare, but you and your group will be taken to a private club house and treated to an exclusive show in one of the few places where artists still sing acoustically. The performance takes around 60 minutes and includes possible interaction with guests, so be ready to get involved!

Accommodation: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture Hanoi or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included activities: 
Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
Halong Bay - Tai Chi
Optional activities:
Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Special information:
Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.

Day 4 • Hoi An
This morning, you'll get to know Hanoi on a half-day tour with your leader. Discover a captivating city where traditional and modern sit side by side as your leader shares knowledge on the Temple of Literature – an oasis of calm in the heart of town. You'll also visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, known as the 'Hanoi Hilton', which held American POWs.
Today's lunch is extra special as you'll visit the fantastic KOTO cafe – a social enterprise that provides hospitality training and experience to disadvantaged youth in Vietnam and offers a creative menu of Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients. This afternoon you'll say goodbye to Hanoi and fly south to Danang. Drive on to Hoi An and take in views of lush scenery along the way. The rest of the day is yours to explore or chill out in the hotel's pool.

Accommodation: Hoian Rosemary Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Included activities: 
Hanoi - Temple of Literature
Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
Hanoi - Hoa Lo Prison
Special information:
Your total travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

Day 5 • Hoi An
Set off on a walking tour of Hoi An's Old Town and discover a blend of traditional treasures and cultural influences from historical traders. Your leader will discuss the city's history as you walk the pagoda lined streets, visit a Chinese assembly hall, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, enter the ornately decorated historic house of a former trader and check out a local museum.
Hoi An was once a great trading port for pottery, and centuries-old pottery villages still exist to this day. No trip to Vietnam is complete without trying its famed coffee – your leader will take you to a local coffee shop, where you can savour a delicious brew as you watch the hustle and bustle of Hoi An. Maybe try a traditional egg coffee or a refreshing iced coconut coffee. Your afternoon is free for your own explorations.

Accommodation: Hoian Rosemary Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included activities:
Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional activities:
Hoi An - Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant - USD84
Hoi An - Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience - USD69

Day 6 • Ho Chi Minh City
The morning is free for you to enjoy more of Hoi An and the surrounding area. Maybe browse the market for silk and other materials or collect any garments that you might have had crafted by the efficient tailors or hire a bicycle and ride along the lanes and out to a nice nearby beach. Your leader will have great recommendations for places to eat and drink.
In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel before heading out for a tour of the dynamic city, including a visit to the War Remnants Museum. In the evening – the food stalls at Cho Ben Thanh market might call you over with the sweet and savoury scents of pho and bun mam.

Accommodation: Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included activities:
Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
Ho Chi Minh City - Half Day City Tour
Special information:
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

Day 7 • Ho Chi Minh City
Head out of the city to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels – an extensive underground network dug by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. Enter a widened section of the tunnels with your leader who will help you imagine what life underground must have been like and explain how the tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation and schools, and were used for refuge, storage and as a military base for the Viet Cong.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and maybe spend some time with your fellow travellers and enjoy a final dinner at a local restaurant. Your leader will have some great options!

Accommodation: Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included activities: 
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Day 8 • Ho Chi Minh City
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you wish to spend some more time in Ho Chi Minh city, we would be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

Meals: Breakfast
Optional activities:
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure - USD59
Tips
  • A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
  • A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (boat) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
  • This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
  • Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
  • Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you may stay on a larger boat and share your boat with another group. Otherwise, we may swap the activities and destinations of Days 3 and 4 to provide you the best possible experience. The route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
Visiting Attractions

Halong Bay

Meal
B: Included(on day 2,3,4,5,6,7,8), L: Included(on day 2,4), D: Included(on day 1,2)

Own Expenses

  • Ninh Binh Mini Adventure (TVAN)
    $355.00/Person
  • Hiking in Sapa (TVAG)
    $432.00/Person
  • Street Food Experience Urban Adventure
    $29.00/Person
  • Kayaking Tour
    VND250000.00/Person
  • Farm to Table dining experience at Tra Que Village and Mua restaurant
    $84.00/Person
  • Private Bike, Boat and Dinner Experience
    $69.00/Person
  • Mekong Discovery Urban Adventure
    $59.00/Person

What’s Included

Includes
  • Guide: A top rated knowledgeable local leader
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Transport: Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
  • Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
  • Premium inclusions:
    Arrival airport transfer
    Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
    Luggage transfer
    Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
    24/7 on-ground support
  • Included activities
    Complimentary Arrival Transfer
    Hanoi - Welcome Dinner
    Fast Track Airport Service on Arrival
    Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
    Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
    Halong Bay - Tai Chi
    Hanoi - Temple of Literature
    Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO
    Hanoi - Hoa Lo Prison
    Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
    Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
    Ho Chi Minh City - Half Day City Tour
    Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Excludes
  • International or internal flights unless specified
  • Airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage charges unless specified
  • Meals other than those specified
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities and all personal expenses

Special Notes

  • Cancellation policy:
    - 32 days or more prior to departure date, 25% penalty;
    - 17-31 days prior to departure date, 50% penalty;
    - 16 days or less prior to departure date, 100% penalty.
    - Note that different cancellation conditions apply to some trips and additional services. Please note that for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a 100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made and the ticket is issued. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees.
  • Amendment policy:
    - If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 58 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $220 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines).
    - If you notify us less than 58 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply.
    - Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period. Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur a $140 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 12 days of departure.
  • ITINERARY DISCLAIMER: Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It is important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary seasonally to ensure our travellers have the best experience. Your tour leader will keep you up to date with any such changes once on tour.
  • FEEDBACK: Can't stop thinking about your adventure? Tell us all about it! We read each piece of feedback carefully and use it to make improvements for travellers like you.
  • FOOD AND DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.
  •  ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. 
  • WINDOWLESS ROOMS: Some hotels in South East Asia have windowless rooms, or windows that don't necessarily have a view. This is often due to high population density in large cities, however local building standards also do not require rooms to have windows. We do request rooms with windows, however they aren't always available.
  • DAY ROOMS & EARLY CHECK IN: Please note in some destinations we will provide use of day rooms. These rooms are provided for shared group use before or after overnight train journeys. We have some days where we arrive at our destination before check in time and a day room is not included. If you have booked a Single Supplement for your trip, it will not apply to these day rooms. Your leader may be able to assist you in booking a room for your sole use (depending on availability) until our regular trip rooms become available for an additional charge. Please talk to your leader at the Welcome Meeting if this is a service you would like to request.
  • VIETNAM FLIGHTS: Please provide your exact name (including middle name) as per passport 45 days prior to your trip's departure date for flight tickets to be issued. Internal flights will be on the following safety audited airlines: Pacific Airlines, Vietjet or Vietnam Airlines.
  • UNACCOMPANIED FLIGHTS: During peak travel times your group may be required to travel on different flights at different times of the day, and you may be unaccompanied on the internal flight. In this case you will be assisted by additional tour escorts on departure and arrival.
  • PACKING: What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances or up or down a flight of stairs. Our travellers usually find the smaller their luggage is, the more they enjoy the trip not having to worry about carrying heavy bags! Aim to keep your main luggage under 15kg. Many travellers carry their luggage in a compact smaller suitcase or backpack with wheels. We recommend your bag has carry straps or handles so it is easy to lift and carry for the times you are unable to wheel it (ie. on rough surfaces or up steps). If you are taking overnight trains, or primarily using public transport then the smaller your luggage the easier it will be to store under or above bunks. Large suitcases may not be able to be taken on board. A lockable bag or small padlock for your bag will be useful especially when travelling on public transportation as well. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, camera, swimming suit, hiking shoes and jacket etc. when you’re exploring during the day.
  • WATER BOTTLE: Please bring your own water bottle to refill along the way. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please use the water dispensers which are provided on some of our vehicles and at some of our accommodation. Your leader will advise whether tap water is safe to drink in your destination and if it is you can simply refill with tap water. When unable to avoid bottled water it is better to buy the largest available and distribute into your smaller bottle for the day. If you are walking or trekking as part of your trip you will need to carry at least 2L of water with you.
  • INTERNAL FLIGHT LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Checked luggage allowance is a maximum 20kg, with up to 7kg carry on luggage. Any excess luggage charges can be paid directly to the airline at check-in.
  • LOCAL DRESS: When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. In many rural areas in Asia women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unacceptable. When visiting religious sites men often need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt or sarong.
  • CLIMATE AND SEASONAL INFORMATION: TET 21 - 27 January 2023, 9 - 15 Feburary 2024 , Tet is Vietnam’s New Year festival which takes place in late January/early February based on the lunar calendar and is the most important celebration of the year. While this can be a fascinating time to be in Vietnam, you do need to be prepared for some businesses to be closed, tourist sites to be very busy and for transport to be packed as many Vietnamese are travelling around the country. Although we do our best to run trips during Tet as per the scheduled itinerary, it is likely that there will be some changes to transport, accommodation or order of destinations visited. Due to the high demand on tickets at this time, flights and overnight trains may on occasion need to be replaced with day buses. We will aim to communicate any known changes prior to your departure.
  • WEATHER IN VIETNAM: The most popular times to visit Vietnam are spring (February-April) and autumn (September-December) but because of the huge variations in latitude and altitude, there is no one best time to go to Vietnam. Temperatures vary from 4°C (39°F) in Sapa in winter to humid 36°C (97°F) days in Saigon in the middle of the dry season. The monsoons bring heavy rain to the south, and a cooler winter to the north. It’s a good destination all year.
  • WET SEASON: Flooding is common across Vietnam during rainy season (June-December) and could also lead to landslides. Typhoons are also common during this period. During these months there may be disruptions to transport and some activities or destinations may need to be changed as a result at short notice.
  • GROUP LEADER: All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
  • FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms. SEAT BELTS: Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and not all the transport which we use is able to provide seat belts.
  • PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY: While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
  • MOTORBIKE BAG SNATCHING: Be particularly aware of motorbike bag snatching, especially in the bigger cities.
  • MOTORBIKE INCLUDED ACTIVITY: Please note that for this particular trip, your travel insurance must also cover riding pillion on a motorbike. The motorbikes used are 125cc or less. Terms & Conditions of Travel, AUD (2017/2018) Please take the time to read and understand the conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.
  • Passport & visas: You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Essential Trip Information for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
  • Flexibility: You appreciate and acknowledge that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is representative of the types of activities contemplated, but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.
  • Change of itinerary: While we endeavor to operate all trips as described we reserve the right to change the trip itinerary. Please refer to our website before departure for the most recent updates to your itinerary. before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered. after departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.
  • Authority on tour: Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited, and you also agree to travel in accordance with our responsible travel guidelines.
  • Acceptance of risk: Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any traveller or staff member participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited, and you also agree to travel in accordance with our responsible travel guidelines.
  • Optional activities: Optional activities not included in the trip price do not form part of the trip or this contract. You accept that any assistance given by your group leader or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and activity provider.
  • Claims & complaints: If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your group leader or our local representative at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 32 days of the end of the tour.
  • Severability: In the event that any term or condition contained in these Booking Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason than such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.

The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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