4 DAYS SOUTHERN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

4 DAYS SOUTHERN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Private tour: Daily departure from Ho Chi Minh City with English, German or French speaking guide

DAY 01                        Ho Chi Minh City – Dalat                                                              (-/L/-)

Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for the 6 hour drive to Dalat, often referred to as the “city of eternal spring” because of its moderate climate. The scenic drive passes through tea, coffee and mulberry plantations. Lunch at local restaurant en route. Upon arrival in Da Lat town, visit Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, constructed in 1933, the famous Hang Nga Guesthouse and Art Gallery (also known as “Crazy House”) and Truc Lam Thien Vien Pagoda. An orientation drive around Xuan Huong lake before check in the hotel.

Accommodation at Novotel in Dalat (Standard room)

DAY 02                         Dalat- Buon Me Thuot                                                                  (B/L/-)

Before driving to Buon Me Thuot, stroll through Da Lat market, where a large selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers is on sale. Then follow national route No. 27 north towards Buon Me Thuot, famous for its coffee plantations. The 160km drive takes about 4 hours and passes through spectacular mountain and pinewood scenery. Lunch at Lak Lake. Elephant ride on Lak Lake to visit M'nong village. Then take  scenic boat ride on dugout canoes (2 persons per canoe) back. Follow is the performance of ethnic dances, songs and gong music in a nearby village and join the villagers in drinking local “Can” wine.

Accommodation at Lak resort (Lake view room)

DAY 03                        Buon Me Thuot - Nha Trang                                                                     (B/L/-)

Drive to visit Ethnographic Museum. Then drive to Nha Trang. Lunch at local restaurant upon arrival

Check in hotel. Visit Po Nagar Cham Tower built between the 7th and 12th centuries and Long Son pagoda.

Accommodation at Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang Hotel (Superior room)

or Asia Paradise/ Superior Seaview or Nha Trang Lodge/ Economy

DAY 04                         Nha Trang - Phan Thiet                                                               (B/L/-)

We travel southwards, passing lush rice fields, salt ponds and dragon fruit plantations and break the journey at Phan Rang to visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers, perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cacti. After a photo stop at the fishing harbour of Phan Thiet, we visit a local home, where the famous Nuoc Mam (fish sauce) is produced. Another stop will be at the vast sand dunes at Cape Mui Ne, which have inspired numerous photographers for many years. Tonight you will spend at a beach resort on the beach.

Accommodation at Phan Thiet (own arrangement)

Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom

Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner

Transfers and tours with local English or French-speaking guides in private air-conditioned vehicles

All entrance fees and boat fees as mentioned in the programme

Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles

Elephant ride

Snorkel gear (mask and snorkel)

• Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
• International airfare to / from Vietnam (quoted separately, if requested)
• Optional tours
• Surcharges for other language guides
• Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
• Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
• Drinks with meals
• Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking
• Visa application and visa stamp fees at Vietnamese embassies overseas and/ or upon arrival (Please note that a visa is compulsory for most nationalities.)
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

• Refunds will not be given for unused or cancelled services after the tour arrangements have commenced.
• FIT (Individuals): Cancellation charges are calculated from the day the written notification is received by the company or agent as a percentage of the net total tour price as shown plus any surcharges (e.g. ticketed air sectors, other penalties imposed by suppliers such as hotels):
• Between 29- 21 days before departure:                     According to the costs incurred will be charged
• Between 20 days and 15 days prior to departure:       25% of package price
• Between 14 days and 8 days prior to departure:         50% of package price
• Between 07 days and 2 days prior to departure:         75% of package price
• 1 day prior to departure or no show:                         100% of package price
• GIT (Groups): Cancellation of tours due to minimum number of participants will be advised 6 weeks before departure of the tour; in which case Happy Go Travel will offer an alternative tour of a similar standard or a full refund. Cancellation policy for GIT bookings will be advised separately case by case.
• HOTEL ONLY
• Between 29- 21 days before departure:                     no charge
• Between 20 days and 15 days prior to departure:       60% of accommodation price
• Between 14 days and 0 days prior to departure:         100% of accommodation price
• Certain Hotels impose stricter cancellation policies which will be advised separately.

• For air ticket reservations, we require the guests’ full names AS THEY APPEAR IN THEIR PASSPORTS. Airfares and reservations are always subject to change until paid in full and ticketed.
• Airfares are subject to increase without prior notice.
• Please be advised that prices will be adjusted periodically in case of fuel price increase by our suppliers.
• This is a quotation only and neither reservations for services nor hotel bookings have been made.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.

HAPPY GO TRAVEL - HANOI HEAD OFFICE:

Address:                                                            5^th floor,  130F Thai Thinh str, Trung Liet, Dong Da,  Hanoi, Vietnam

Telephone during office hours:                             +84 24 32 686 686; +84 24 32 898 898

Fax:                                                                   +84 24 32 171 783

Mobile: Mr. Thang (Managing Director)                (+84) 934556056

• Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices. Happy Go Travel is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmes. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.
• Programmes, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.
• We strongly advise to leave valuable items (money, passport, credit cards, jewellery, sensitive documents, laptop computer, etc.) in the hotel safe. During excursions and roundtrips, personal belongings, especially money and valuables should NEVER be left on vehicles, even during short breaks, and carried around at all times. Happy Go Travel is not responsible for any loss or theft.
• Vietnam being a developing country is in full process of upgrading its infrastructure. Therefore, driving overland can be cumbersome due to ongoing road constructions.

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