Vietnam Familien-Abenteuer

Reiseverlauf: 
2014:
Tag 1-2: Hanoi
Tag 3-4: Halong Bucht/Nachtzug
Tag 5-6: Hue
Tag 7-9: Hoi An
Tag 10-13: Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta

2015:
Tag 1-2: Hanoi
Tag 3: Halong Bucht / Nachtzug
Tag 4-6 Hue
Tag 7-9 Hoi An
Tag 10-13 Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta

 

Details Reiseverlauf 2015 (englisch):

Days 1-2 Hanoi
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam.
Your adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 6pm on Day 1.
The capital of Vietnam is a charming city with a population of over six million. Hanoi is famous for its beautiful lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and its thriving Old Quarter, which is an architectural museum piece with blocks of ochre buildings retaining the air of a 1930s provincial French town. As Vietnam develops to compete with other South-East Asian countries, the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake reflects the contrasts of modern office buildings, old Buddhist temples and the tangle of ancient streets in its still surface.
If you arrive early, why not get your first taste of Vietnam exploring the lovely, laidback capital. You can stroll the tree-lined boulevards to get a sense of the old days, wander the Old Quarter to uncover ancient temples and a rich, religious culture or head to the Temple of Literature, an oasis of calm right at the heart of Hanoi.
Enjoy a tasty breakfast with our long time friends at KOTO restaurant - a organisation that is supporting street kids with a career in the hospitality industry.
Take a cyclo tour through the ancient '39 streets' to discover an amazing selection of shops selling everything from souvenirs to exquisite silk clothing, beautifully embroidered tablecloths and CDs. Then take in a performance of the famous water puppet theatre.

Included Activities

    Hanoi - breakfast at KOTO restaurant
    Hanoi - Temple of Literature
    Hanoi - Water puppet show

Accommodation
Hong Ngoc Cochinchine Hotel or similar (2 nts)

Day 3 Halong Bay/Overnight Train
Travel by private minibus to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay (approx 4 hrs).
Halong Bay is a breathtaking secluded harbour with 2,000 limestone islands rising from the emerald waters of Bac Bo Gulf. One of Vietnam's most scenic regions, this area of about 1,500 sq km is dotted with innumerable beaches and grottos, created over thousands of years by waves and wind.
Board our private boat and cruise among the dramatic limestone peaks. There's an opportunity to swim in the famed South China Sea, as well as to explore caves filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Spend a peaceful night on board, beneath a night sky alive with stars. Our sailing junk has twin-share cabins that have air-conditioning and private facilities. There's also a dining room and bar where we enjoy a sumptuous lunch and dinner.
BOAT SHORTAGE:
Due to recent unforeseen late changes by local authorities in Halong Bay a large proportion of boats are now no longer permitted to stay overnight, thus resulting in a shortage of boats. To ensure we can accommodate all Intrepid travellers overnight on a boat we are occasionally using a larger boat (approx. 12 cabins) and splitting our groups across different boats. An Intrepid group leader will be present on each boat, and the route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
We return to Hanoi by bus (approx 3.5 hrs). From there we board an overnight train bound for Hue. Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are a true experience and the best way to travel long distances with the locals. Sleeper trains typically have four berth compartments (occasionally six berth depending on seasonal variations), which have bench seats that convert into sleeping bunks. A sheet, pillow and blanket are provided, although some travellers prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet. On occasion, passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and there will be occasions where you'll be sharing with local travellers or travellers who are not part of your group. Most trains have a dining carriage serving simple food, but some travellers take the opportunity to stock up on fresh bread, cheese and fruit prior to departure.

Accommodation
Halong Bay Junk (1 nt)

Days 4-6 Hue
As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil settings.
Visit the Imperial Citadel, including the Forbidden Purple City which was almost totally destroyed during the American War's Tet Offensive, but the foliage-covered ruins are still atmospheric and the gaping holes left by bombs give an idea of the destruction wreaked upon the country during the war.
Enjoy a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River. The trip includes a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, considered by many to be the unofficial symbol of Hue. It's an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of the most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk who, in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the treatment of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese regime. We also visit one of the royal tombs, that of Emperor Tu Duc, with its central lake set amid a grove of frangipani and pine trees, and we may visit what many believe to be the most majestic of all the royal tombs, Minh Mang.
There's ample time to explore the city's many Buddhist pagodas, outlying handicraft villages and the busy Dong Ba Market. Enjoying an ice-cream with the kids or a coffee at one of the riverside coffee shops at sunset is also an experience not to be missed.
N.B - for departures 6 April 13 and 9 April 13 - The Dragon boat will be replaced with a private bus tour due to the Hon Chen boat Festival.

Accommodation
Thanh Lich Hotel or similar (2 nts), Overnight Sleeper Train (1 nt)

Days 7-9 Hoi An
Travelling by bus, we head south through coastal rice paddies, before traversing the spectacularly mountainous Hai Van Pass. After a brief visit to the beautiful China Beach, arrive at Hoi An (approx 4 hours).
Recently declared a World Heritage site, Hoi An is being beautifully restored and preserved. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of South-East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today, parts of Hoi An look exactly as they did more than a century ago and it retains the feel of centuries past, making it the sort of place that grows on you the more you explore it.
It's also a shopping mecca - with much to browse and buy. Choose from original paintings, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, embroidery, lanterns and more. Hoi An has also become famous for its tailoring - with a great variety of fabrics and tailors to choose from. Bring your favourite piece of clothing or even just a picture, and you'll be able to have it copied.
We will be taken on an orientation walk for the Ancient Town with our group leader. We then visit Children's Hope in Action Centre for information about the project and perhaps some interaction with local kids. CHIA is a community-based project supported by The Intrepid Foundation before having a picnic lunch on the beach.
The rest of your time is left free to relax in this beautiful area. You could take a taxi or make the easy five-kilometre bicycle ride through the rice paddies and shrimp ponds to Cua Dai beach. Alternatively Hoi An is one of the best places to shop for souvenirs, especially if you’re looking for t-shirts, paintings or ceramics. For those interested in getting clothes tailored, this is definitely the place to shop. Speak to your leader about arranging a cooking lesson and learn about the many layers of fresh herbs and flavours that can be found in this fresh cuisine.

Included Activities

    Orientation walk
    Children Hope in Action visit

Optional Activities

    Hoi An - My Son Cham day trip - VND800000
    Hoi An - cooking course - VND420000
    Hoi An - Thu Bon river boat trip - VND100000
    Hoi An - Bicycle hire - VND40000

Accommodation
Van Loi hotel or similar (3 nts)

Days 10-13 Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta
Take a short flight to the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City (approx 1 hr).
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is characterised by a vast array of sights and sounds; a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. The huge number of people rushing about their daily lives in Vietnam's largest city gives it a dynamic atmosphere and the French influence is evident in the excellent baguettes and coffee on offer. Much of the city's life takes place on the busy streets lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath, selling everything from soup to sophisticated electronics.
We head off to Ben Thanh Market to experience a local lunch, market-style! Afterwards you're free to explore the city on your own. Your leader will have plenty of interesting and fun ideas for you and the kids. Perhaps you might consider scooting off on cyclos to Cholon, the Chinatown area of Ho Chi Minh City, for a spot of temple-hopping. Or you might like to visit the Vietnamese version of a department store for some serious shopping.
The following day we head out on a day trip to explore the Mekong Delta. Board the boat to Ben Tre to see coconut candy factory and sample the local candies for which this region is famous. Take the opportunity to Tuk Tuk around this remote village with a tropical fruit stop, and learn more about local rural life. Then visit a nearby restaurant in the heart of the delta, where you can sample some of the regional specialities such as the famous elephant ear fish.
After lunch, board sampans (small rowing boats) and paddle past the many water coconut trees that populate the Mekong Delta. Boarding our main private boat, cruise through more major waterways, arriving in My Tho town. Here our bus awaits to take us back to Ho Chi Minh City.
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart our accommodation at any time. Please check the 'Finishing Point Hotel' section for checkout times and luggage storage possibilities.

Optional Activities

    Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - VND30000
    Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum - VND15000
    HCMC - Cu Chi Tunnels - VND90000

Meals Included
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

Accommodation
Victory Hotel (2 nts), Boat cruise & Homestay (1 nt)

F = Frühstück, M = Mittagessen, A = Abendessen

Leistungen enthalten: 
Rundreise wie angegeben, Transport, Unterkunft und Mahlzeiten gemäß Programm, Englischsprachige Reiseleitung, Inlandsflug, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Aktivitäten und Ausflüge wie im Tourverlauf angegeben

Leistungen nicht enthalten: 
Internationale Flüge (gerne über uns buchbar), Visum, Flughafentransfer am Abreisetag, nicht genannte Mahlzeiten und Getränke, Reiseversicherung, persönliche Ausgaben, Trinkgeld, Vor-/Nachübernachtungen zur Tour, optionale Ausflüge/Aktivitäten

 
Die Unterbringung erfolgt in Doppel-/Mehrbettzimmern. Eine Unterbringung in Einzelzimmern ist bei dieser Tour nicht möglich. Alleinreisende Freunde oder Bekannte einer Familie werden zusammen mit einem/einer Mitreisenden gleichen Geschlechts untergebracht. Einige Hotels sind mit Swimming Pools ausgestattet.
Gelegentlich kann es vorkommen, dass eine Familie mit 2 Erwachsenen und 1 Kind nicht in einem Dreibettzimmer untergebracht werden kann. In diesem Fall wird ein Elternteil sich ein Zimmer mit dem Kind teilen, während der zweite Elternteil sich ein Zimmer mit einem weiteren Mitreisenden teilt. Bei Familien mit 2 Kindern, wird aus Sicherheitsgründen jeweils ein Elternteil mit einem Kind in einem Zimmer untergebracht.

Verpflegung: 
11x Frühstück
4x Mittagessen
1x Abendessen

Es sind keine weiteren Mahlzeiten enthalten. Dies soll Ihnen die größtmögliche Flexibilität bei der Wahl der Mahlzeiten und die Möglichkeit geben die einheimische Küche des bereisten Landes kennenzulernen. Bitte planen Sie ca. USD 250 für zusätzliche Mahlzeiten und Getränke mit ein.

Optionale Ausflüge / Zusatzleistungen: 
HANOI:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum VND50000.00
Museum für Schöne Künste VND20000.00
Frauenmuseum VND30000.00
Army Museum VND20000.00
Literaturtempel VND10000.00
Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Gefängnis VND15000.00
Völkerkundemuseum VND25000.00

HUE:
Fahrrad Leihgebühr (1 Tag) VND60000.00

HOI AN:
My Son Cham Ruinen inkl. Transport & Guide VND800000.00
Thu Bon River Bootstour VND100000.00
Fahrrad Leihgebühr (1 Tag) VND20000.00

HO CHI MINH CITY:
Fahrradtour VND60000.00
Wiedervereinigungspalast VND30000.00
War Remnants Museum VND15000.00
Cu Chi Tunnel VND80000.00

Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich die angegebenen Preise/Aktivitäten jederzeit ändern können.

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Tour-Höhepunkte: 

• Fahrradtour durch die vietnamesische Hauptstadt Hanoi
• Bootsfahrt durch die märchenhafte Halong Bucht
• Faszinierende Tempel & Architektur in der Kaiserstadt Hue
• Altstadt von Hoi An (Weltkulturerbe)
• Bootstour auf dem Perfume
• Bootsausflug in das Mekong Delta

Transport: 
Bahn
Minibus
Boot
Fahrrad
Flugzeug

Tourbegleitung: 
Englischsprachige Reiseleitung & örtliche Reiseführer.

Zusätzliche Übernachtungen: 
Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns - wir beraten Sie gerne.

Flughafentransfer: 
Flughafentransfer am Anreisetag inklusive.

Teilnehmerzahl min.: 
4 Personen

Teilnehmerzahl max.: 
16 Personen

Mindestalter: 
5 Jahre

KINDERRABATT:
Kinder, die zum Zeitpunkt der Reise noch keine 15 Jahre alt sind, erhalten 10% Rabatt auf die Tour.

Diese Tour ist für Familien konzipiert. Das heißt: mindestens 1 Erwachsener oder Erziehungsberechtigter und 1 Kind. Alleinreisende Verwandte oder Freunde, die zusammen mit einer Familie reisen, sind auf dieser Tour ebenfalls willkommen.