Matka Vietnamiin helmikuussa 2013
TÄSSÄ ENSIMMÄINEN EHDOTELLA
VIETNAM SPECTACULAR
PLACE TO VISIT:Hanoi, Hoa Lu, Halong, Hue, Danang, Saigon, Mekong Delta in Cantho.
12 days/ 11 nights
Day 1- Hanoi
Greetting at Noi Bai airport and transfer with our guide to your hotel in Ha Noi . Enjoy the brief excursion to visit the Old Quarters in one hour. Dinner at the Hotel, it’s a chance to relax and enjoy your first evening in The Capital of Vietnam.
Day 2- Hanoi
After Breakfast, enjoy the excursion in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is famous for its charm and peace. Visit the Mausoleum of president Ho Chi Minh, the ancient Tran Quoc royal pagoda, beautiful West Lake and the temple of literature, known as Vietnam’s first university from the old quarter. Lunch in the Forest Restaurant. In the afternoon continue to visit the Museum of Ethnology then Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Old Quarters, shopping at Silk street . In the evening enjoy the famous and traditional performance of water puppetry. Overnight in the hotel .
Day 3 - Hanoi/Hoalu/Hanoi
After Breakfast, Transfer to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Experience the ancient capital of the Dinh & Le Dynasties. The reconstructed temples are fascinating. The beautiful lotus pond is one of many historical features. Lunch in Local restaurant. After an informative morning, it is time to visit scenic Tam Coc and a rowboat cruise on the Ngo Dong River. The limestone cliffs and tranquil waters make for a splendidly relaxing afternoon. Back to Hanoi.
Day 4 - Hanoi/Halong ( Option overnight in the Hotel, Please contact us )
After Breakfast, 3 hours driving to Halong Bay then cruising out to the bay to visit two the most beautiful caves: the heavenly cave & the wooden stakes cave .Lunch on boat then keep cruising around the Bay.
Throughout the adventurous areas literally hundreds of small & big islands waiting to be discovered by trevallers. The boat stop is high time for swimming , snorkelling or do some fishing. Cruising, cruise until the sun set time, stop in Lan Ha Bay (the most beautiful bay is surrounded by limestone mountains & grottoes , safe for staying overnight .Swim again and dinner when you order, enjoying fresh sea food. On-board in the private sky ,seeing the moonlight. We will lead you into the cheeful atmosphere at the middle sea for a peaceful night sleep on-board.
Day 5- Halong/Hanoi
Breakfast, Be sure to be woken up by waves and seabirds but lucky for you to see the sun rising for a nice day. After breakfast cruising to visit Hang Sung Sot (surprising cave is the most beautiful one in Ha Long Bay) and Me Cung cave.
You will come to Ha Long city on the way enjoy final swim. Get off the boat for lunch at a restaurant by the sea. and transfer to Hanoi in 3 hours on road .
Day 6- Hanoi/Hue
Breakfast, Fly to Hue that was the last imperial capital of Vietnam from 1524 to 1945 and has recently been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. A day tour of Hue offers us an opportunity to explore the "Forbidden City", Imperial Palace. A long boat cruise on the Huong River to view some fine examples of buddhist architecture and visit Thien Mu pagoda.
Day 7- Hue/Danang/Hoian
Breakfast, This is your chance to explore the center where the historic, the cultural and the romantic combine. Visit Khai Dind Tomb and Tu Duc tomb , home to over 140 historic works of architecture. Heading south, we visit the fascinating Cham museum in Danang and explore the Buddhist Shrines of the Marble Mountain Caves.
Day 8- Hoian
Breakfast and departure to Hoian, a small and charming city, located at border of Thu Bon river. Afternoon we will make a stroll between the 844 houses and temples in Hoian, including the Tanky's House, 200 years of antiquity, with Chinese poems written in nacar inlaid, or even the structure oldest call "The House at Tran Phu St.", made of carved wood. Visit city's Market, located on the right bank of the river and one of the most colorful places of the trip. Night at hotel.
Day 9- Danang/Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)
After breakfast transfer to Danang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Guests are welcomed by Hanoi Vietnam Travel guides on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and transferred directly to the hotel. A morning city tour visits two fine examples of French colonial architecture, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. In the afternoon, Visit the Museum History; Criminal Musem, The market Cho Lon, Ben Thanh.
Day 10- Saigon/ Vinh Long/Cantho
After Breakfast, Transfer to Vinh Long for 4 hours. full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta. Take a boat trip along narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. Enjoy the landscape of the Mekong delta where we take a boat to visit the floating market CAIBE. Lunch in the bonsai garden ,for lunch sample the local delicacy, Elephant's Ear Fish. continue to Cantho and Overnight in Cantho.
Day 11- Cantho/Saigon
Breakfast, Take a boat and make a excursion 4 hours visit floating Market Cairang , the best beautiful market in Mekong Delta and Phong Dien Market. Return to Saigon and Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12 - Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)/ EXIT
Breakfast, transfer to the airport and return your home.
Services Including:
- Domestic flight in Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines in economic class.
- Hotel accommodation in twin share basis with breakfast.
- Private transfer with A/C car or van.
- All sightseeing with English, French speaking guide.
- Consult itinerary.
Services Excluding:
- Drinks, Laundry, Airport Tax, International Flight extra.
- Issurance.
Matkaa koskeva etukäteisinfo Aittakahvilassa sunnuntaina 17.7.2011 klo 16 Nguyen Ngoc Lamin Suomen vierailun yhteydessä.
MATKAN OLETUSAJANKOHTA ON
21.2.2013-6.3.2013
2. Tietoja, joita saimme 6.1.2011 Hanoissa vuonna 2007 vierailleelta asiantuntijalta
Kokonaisuudessaan Vietnamista jäi erittäin myönteinen mielikuva. Maahan voisi hyvinkin palata uudelleen.
Tämä matkalainen koko ainakin seuraavat kohteet vierailemisen arvoisiksi kohteiksi:
- Hanoi Hilton - se ei suinkaan ole maailmankuuluun hotelliketjuun kuuluva majoituspaikka vaan tarkoitettu vangeille. Ranskalaisten kaudella paikka tunnettiin nimellä Maison Centrale - ja vietnamilaisten nimi paikalle on Hoa Lo Prison. Nyt turistit poikkeavat paikalla tutustumassa vangeiksi joutuneiden amerikalaisten olosuhteisiin vankeutensa aikana.
- Sotamuseo - vaikka sotaa kuinka vihaisiksin, on tämä museo järjestetty erinomaisesti. Toki keskeinen asema museon aineistossa on Vietnamin sotaan liittyvää.
- Hallong Bay noin 120 km päässä Hanoista - yksi UNESCON World Heritage kohteista, myös Bond-filmeistä tuttu, häikäisevän upea kohde
- Vesiteatteri - Water Puppet Theatre - netistä asiasta löytyy mm. oheinen selostus:
"Water puppetry is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered and the shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water.The puppets "act" out various Vietnamese folklores and folk tales that have been passed down the generations with stories such as harvesting, fishing and of festivals. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides background music accompaniment. It's a fantastic show which you simply have to come and witness as there's nothing like it. I was lucky enough to get front row seats and so really enjoyed it, except that you can get wet sitting so close to the pool!Performances start at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30, 20:00 & 21:15 and tickets cost either 40,000 VND or 60,000 VND, depending on where you sit. You can book these at the theatre's booking office. You can even buy the puppets from some nearby shops, but make sure you haggle the price down!"
Tämä nukketeatteri vaikuttaa todella ainutlaatuiselta ja lippujen hinnat aivan uskomattomilta. 1 € = noin 27.000 dongia.
- Ho Chi Minh mausoleumi
- Oppilasravintola, joka on perustettu orpoja varten. Orvot saavat tässä paikassa ylläpidon ja koulutuksen ammattiin. Ruoka on vielä erinomaisen hyvää.
Kiitos neuvoista! Jokainen voi tutkia itse netin kautta ao. kohteita ja kertoa mielipiteensä.
1. Perustietoja Vietnamin matkasta saamme käynnillämme Hanoissa ja Ho Chi Minh Cityssä helmikuussa 2011. Otamme kuitenkin jo vastaan varauksia matkalle.
TRAVELING IN VIETNAM: DOs and DONTs
Handshaking and a vocal greeting is normal. Clothing should be kept simple, informal and discreet. Avoid shorts if possible as they are usually only worn by children. Footwear should be removed when entering Buddhist pagodas. Vietnamese people should not be touched on the head. Photography: There are restrictions at ports, airports and harbors, and in similar areas elsewhere. It is courteous to ask permission first before taking photographs of people.
Vietnamese people are very friendly, polite and generous. In general, we will make every effort to have foreign guests feel comfortable. In the cities and countryside towns, do not be surprised to be invited into a home to meet the family of someone you may have just met. These are the experiences that will enrich your visit to Vietnam.
Below is a list of Do's and Don’ts to help you avoid some of the social taboos during your visit. Take these into consideration and you will be rewarded with a culturally and socially enriching experience.
Do's
ALWAYS drink plenty of bottled water. During the summer months you should be drinking a minimum of 2 liters per day. If you drink tea, coffee & alcohol you should increase you water intake accordingly as these will dehydrate you.
Before venturing out from your hotel, ensure you have a hotel business card from the reception desk. This will make your return to the hotel in a taxi or cyclo much easier.
For longer excursions from your base hotel, it is always a good idea to carry a roll of toilet paper in your daypack. You will never know when you need it.
Always dress appropriately. Not only for the prevailing climatic conditions, but also not to cause offence to the local people. Vietnamese have conservative dress codes and it is only in larger cities that these codes are relaxed a little.
Always leave your excess cash, airline tickets, passports and valuables with the hotels safety deposit facility.
Always be aware when entering someone’s home as at some homes it is a must to remove your shoes at the front door.
Always ask his or her permission first when taking a photograph of someone. If they indicate that they do not want you to, then abide by their wishes. DO NOT push the issue or offer money.
Don'ts
Never wear shorts, dresses or skirts, or tops with low-neck lines and bare shoulders to Temples and Pagodas. To do this is considered extremely rude and offensive.
Never give your empty water bottles, sweets and candies to the local people when trekking through ethnic minority villages. You cannot guarantee that the empty bottles will be disposed of in a correct manner and most of these people do not have access to dental health. If you would like to give pens/paper, ask your guide to introduce you to the local teacher and give them to the teacher for distribution.
Never sleep or sit with the soles of your feet pointing towards the family altar in someone’s house.
Never venture out from your hotel with more cash than you really need for that day. It is NOT something to be paranoid about, simply do not make yourself a target for pickpockets or drive-by bag snatchers in the big cities. Ho Chi Minh City seems to be a little worse than anywhere else in Vietnam is. On the whole it is one of the safest countries you could wish to travel in.
Never lose your temper in public or when bargaining for a purchase. This is considered a serious loss of face for both parties. Always maintain a cool and happy demeanor and you will be reciprocated with the same.
Never try and take photographs of military installations or anything to do with the military. This can be seen as a breach of national security.
Never take video cameras into the ethnic minority villages. They are considered to be too intrusive by many local people.
Weather: Hanoi and the Northern Vietnam have a distinct winter and summer season with a dry winter lasting from November to April with average temperatures of 18 - 20ºC. Summer lasts from May to October and is hot and humid with temperatures around 30ºC.
Hue and Danang in the center of the country have very hot, dry weather from February to August with temperatures reaching the mid 30ºC, but can experience some quite heavy rainfall between September and January.
Ho Chi Minh City and the south have a hot, dry season from December till April with average temperatures around 28ºC and a rainy season lasting from May through till November. It rarely rains for long periods even in the rainy season with most rain coming in short, heavy bursts.
Nguyenn Ngoc Lam
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