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Program Cost: $3960 March 9 - 18, 2012 (Dates subject to change)
Join us on this amazing journey through Vietnam where we will venture from the northern rural regions to the lively southern parts of the country.
We will start in Hanoi where we explore the old French quarters riding a rickshaw and wander through the old narrow streets, markets and shops.
We then travel by train overnight to the Lao Cai region and reside in the French colonial town of Sapa situated at the foothills of the highest mountain range in Vietnam. Experiencing the local market in central Sapa where the various ethnic groups trade and buy produce and supplies will give you the opportunity to see their traditional wares highlighting their diversity.
From Sapa we will trek for a full day ending at the Red Tsao Village - this hike crosses mountain trails, canyons and incredible landscape with rice paddies, creeks, and corn fields. Along the way we will encounter several unique minority groups that reflect this region, including the Black Hmong and Tsao people while trekking to their village.
We move on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay and board a ship, called a Junk, for a 2 day tour at sea to view the spectacular cone shaped rock formations and the floating markets and villages.
Finally, we fly to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), located in the southern part of Vietnam and visit several important sites including the War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels which reflect the country’s turbulent past and the Cao Dai Temple, a multi-coloured uniquely designed structure - part cathedral, part pagoda, part mosque. Of course you will have time to explore the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh with its 3.5 million mopeds where crossing the street itself is an adventure.
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Departure from Toronto Pearson Airport
Day 2: Arrival at Hanoi International Airport Coach Transfer to Hotel in Hanoi Overnight at Hotel
Day 3: Breakfast Tour of old French Quarter on Rickshaws Lunch Visit to Temple of Literature Cooking Class and Dinner Coach Transfer to Train Station and Overnight Train to Lao Cai in Sleeping Compartment
Day 4: Early arrival in Lao Cai Coach Transfer to Sapa Breakfast at Hotel Hike to Cat Cat Village and Waterfall Lunch Visit local market in Sapa Tour city with time to explore on own Dinner Overnight at Hotel
Day 5: Breakfast Coach Transfer to starting point of Hike to Tsao Village Day Hike to Tsao Village and explore area Lunch Coach returns group to hotel Check out and Dinner Coach Transfer to Lao Cai Overnight Train to Hanoi
Day 6: Breakfast 3 hour drive through the Red River Delta and green rice fields to Ha Long City Arrival at Hon Gai International Port to board "Junk"boat Orientation and Lunch Experience views at Ha Long of Kicking Dog Island, Fighting Chicken Island, Huong Peak, Thien Cung Cave, & Dau Go Cave Explore Sung Sot Cave - one the most famous on Ha Long Bay Smaller boat will take group to Titop seaside to visit islands and climb "mountain" to see entire bay and then time will be available for swimming Return to "Junk" boat and enjoy dinner and incredible sunset Option to go fishing or relax on boat Overnight on Boat
Day 7: Sunrise and Breakfast Option to go swimming Visit to Luon Cave by boat or kayak Brunch and return to Port Time to visit Ha Long market, Bai Tho Mountain, or Dong Duong Film Studio Transfer to Hai Phong Airport for domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh and Dinner Free evening to explore markets in Ho Chi Minh Overnight at Hotel
Day 8: Breakfast Visit War Remnants Museum Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels Lunch Dinner and Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh Square and markets
Day 9: Breakfast Transfer to Cao Dai Temple Lunch Return to hotel Afternoon shopping and free time Farewell Dinner Transfer to Ho Ch Minh International Airport
Day 10: Arrival at Toronto Pearson Airport
March Break Program includes: • Round Trip from Toronto Pearson Airport to Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh & Internal flights • All Airport Transfers & Overnight Trains • Private Coach Transfers for activities when required • Guided tours, visits and entrance fees as per itinerary • Accommodation in twins or triples • Full Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners with juice/water daily
Volunteer Projects Hours can be used for Community Service Diploma Requirements
March Break Program does not include: Applicable Departure Taxes & Airport Service Fees Optional Comprehensive Travel Insurance (Cancellation & Medical): $175 Or Optional Cancellation Insurance:$125
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