Happy Feet Tours

Fabulous Vietnam

6 Nights 7 Days

Overview

Vietnam stands adorned with breathtaking natural landscapes, serene Buddhist pagodas, and vibrant urban centers, consistently securing its position among the preferred travel destinations for tourists.

For an enriching and immersive experience, one must embark on a journey to explore the multitude of lush, tree-covered limestone islands nestled within Ha Long Bay. This locale has garnered international recognition as a designated World Heritage Site, captivating the observer with its ethereal and enchanting beauty.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam (B)

Our English-speaking guide will meet and welcome you at Noi Bai international airport. Transfer you to Hanoi downtown for check in.

The rest of day is free time at leisure. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 2: Hanoi, visit the hidden heritage and cyclo to see The Old Quarter (B)

Depart at 8:00 AM from your hotel by van. We begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residential grounds learning about his great life. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University.

In the afternoon, choose from one of the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women´s Museum, History Museum or QuanThanh Temple). We then take a cyclo trip around HoanKiem Lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter. This is your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoi an life and Vietnamese culture. We can help you to get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would rather just spend the evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Tour finishes at about 4:30 PM. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long, welcome on the boat (B, L, D)

Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a (about 4 hours) from your hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore the magic Bai Tu Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. Relax at our secluded island-beach. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Explore Bai Tu Long Bay – flight to HCM city (B)

Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay. Have brunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Hit the road back to Ha Noi, our driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for flight to HCM city.

Upon arrival, our guide will pick up and transfer you to hotel for check in . Overnightin HCM city.

Day 5: Cu chi tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city tour full day (B)

Get started at 8:30 AM from your hotel venturing out to the Cu Chi countryside. See what life was like for the guerrilla warriors who lived and fought underground during the war. Crawl through 50 m of the 200 km tunnel system below. This morning you also pay a visit to a rice paper workshop.

In the afternoon see the real HCM City through the eyes of a local. Visit the bustling Cho Lon market and a hidden Chinese pagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and City Hall.We drop you off at your hotel around 5:30 PM. Overnight in HCM.

Day 6: HCM City – Mekong (My Tho) – HCM City (B)

8.30 AM, you will be picked up and travel past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam’s largest rice bowl.

On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. At the end of the tour, you will find the way back to Ho Chi Minh. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 7: HCM departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. Then we transfer you without guide to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions

Flights ( Internal )
Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room
Private air-conditioned vehicle with private driver as mentioned itinerary
Local English speaking guide as mentioned itinerary
Meals as mentioned (B = breakfast; L = lunch with set menu; D = dinner with set menu)
SIC tours as mentioned
Entrance fee to the mentioned itinerary
Bottled water for the touring day (500ml/bottle/pax/day)
Tips

Please see inclusive items listed after each day.

Exclusions

Interational Flights
Visa
Insurance
Early check in/Late check out not mentioned in the itinerary
Beverages
Personal expenses
Surcharge in peak season (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, etc.)

Other not mentioned in the written details above.

Payments & Cancellations

Payment

Payment Terms (Per Person)

INR 25,000 Booking deposit per person (if booked 60 days or above)
50% Tour Cost 45 – 31 days prior to departure
100% Tour Cost – 30 days prior to departure
All Prices are based on minimum of 4 People travelling together. Any change in Pax counts there will be increase in price.

Cancellations

INR 25,000 Non Refundable Booking deposit per person
50% Tour Cost Till 30 days prior to departure
80% Tour Cost 30 – 20 Days prior to departure
100% Tour Cost Less than 20 days prior to departure

Terms & Conditions

Validity of Rates: All rates are applicable within the specified validity dates. Happy Feet Tours reserves the right to modify these validity dates.
Promotional Rates: The rates provided are promotional and part of a launch offer. These rates are subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice.
Dynamic Pricing: Prices are calculated based on the current exchange rate, making them dynamic and subject to change.
Black-Out Dates: The rates are not valid during black-out dates.
International Check-in/Check-out: International check-in time ranges from 1400 to 1500 hours, and check-out time is from 1100 to 1200 hours. Early check-in and check-out are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Damages Responsibility: Any damages to hotel rooms or coaches during your stay are the responsibility of the passengers.
Tour Routing Changes: The tour routing may change on certain departure dates, and there is a possibility of a reverse itinerary. However, all mentioned sightseeing and excursions will be included.
Sightseeing Changes: Sightseeing and excursions may change due to factors like entrance availability, traffic, weather, etc.
Public Holidays: Some sightseeing and excursions may not operate on public holidays.
Liability: The Company does not accept liability for damages, baggage loss, injuries, accidents, breakdowns, or irregularities caused by various factors beyond its control.
Baggage Loss: Happy Feet Tours is not responsible for loss of baggage or belongings at airports or elsewhere.
Flight Timings: Clients should consider flight timings when reaching the airport. The company is not responsible for missed flights due to personal reasons, connecting flight issues, or airline-related factors.
Restricted Areas: Some areas or monuments may restrict vehicle entrance. In such cases, the vehicle will drop you at the nearest possible point, and clients must make further arrangements.
Additional Charges: Entrance fees, monument fees, and other activity charges are not included in the package unless specified in the inclusion section.
Peak Periods: The package may have different pricing during long weekends, national holidays, and regional festivals. Any cost difference will be communicated.
Surcharges: Any applicable surcharges will be advised during booking.
Hotel and Sightseeing Availability: Rates are subject to hotel and sightseeing availability at the time of booking. An alternate hotel of equal or higher standard may be used if necessary.
Exclusion Periods: Prices are not valid during trade fairs, festivals, and exhibition periods.
Indian Passport Holders: Rates are valid for Indian passport holders only.
Hotel Availability: Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking. No hotel blocks are held for this package.
Transfers: Transfers are provided without night surcharges.
Unutilized Services: No refunds will be given for any unutilized services.
Local Tours: Sightseeing tours and excursions are organized by local companies and may be subject to alterations in timings and days of operation.
Weather-Dependent: Sightseeing tours may be canceled without prior notice due to weather conditions.
Rate Changes: Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Cancellation Charges: Bookings, once confirmed, are subject to cancellation charges as advised at that time.
Hotel Security Deposit: International hotels often require a security deposit at check-in. This deposit is refunded upon check-out and varies by the hotel.
Price Changes: The Company is not responsible for price changes beyond its control.
Passport and Visa: Travelers to international destinations must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the return date and the required visas.
Document Submission: For international holidays, passport copies of all travelers and PAN cards are mandatory.
Cost Adjustments: Any change in the number of passengers may lead to a change in the cost.
Cost Factors: Tour cost is subject to change due to factors such as visa charges, airfare, taxes, or other cost factors beyond the company’s control.
Reservation Availability: No reservations are held for this group package, and confirmation is subject to availability on the client’s preferred dates, with a potential supplement cost.
Hotel Facilities: Some hotels may not have in-room tea/coffee facilities, and this varies by hotel and city.
Alternative Hotel: If a hotel is unavailable, the company reserves the right to offer an alternative of a similar standard.
Separate Arrivals: Additional charges may apply if passengers arrive or depart separately from the group.
Special Periods: During trade fairs, festivals, or high-demand periods, prices may be amended or alternative locations offered.
Non-Refundable Deposit: The booking amount per person is a non-refundable deposit.
Third Person Accommodation: A third person sharing the room will be provided with an additional mattress or rollaway bed.
Itinerary Changes: The travel tour components are subject to last-minute variations beyond the control of Happy Feet Tours.
Age Consideration: Children aged 12 or above are considered as adults.
Flexible Itinerary: The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.
Extra Costs: Any costs arising from natural calamities, political disturbances, or fuel price increases must be paid by the client on the spot.
Real-Time Pricing: The package cost is based on real-time available seats. Changes in price may occur based on occupancy at the time of confirmation.
Fixed Departure: Fixed departure packages follow a specific plan and cannot be amended based on personal requirements.
Air Ticket Payment: Full payment is required for the issuance of flight tickets.
Deviation from Route: Vehicles provided during the tour will follow the specified itinerary without deviation.
Restricted Areas: In areas where vehicle entrance is restricted, the vehicle will drop clients at the nearest point, and further arrangements are the client’s responsibility.
Peak Period Pricing: The package may have different pricing during long weekends, national holidays, and regional festivals, with cost differences specified at the time of communication.
On-Ground Modifications: Any charges related to on-ground modifications or additions to services chosen by the client must be paid directly to the driver or supplier.
Voucher and Ticket Release: For group departure packages, vouchers and tickets will be released three days prior to departure.
Exclusions: No offers, promo codes, or discounts apply to this package unless expressly notified by Happy Feet. This package cannot be combined with other schemes or offers.
Cancellation Policy: The cancellation policy aligns with the payment policy. The company is not responsible for additional costs or fees related to the issuance or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through the company.
Airline Responsibility: The Company has no direct control over third-party services like airlines. In case of last-minute flight cancellations or reschedules, the company is not liable for any financial, emotional, or physical impacts. The company will advise and assist but cannot be held responsible. In cases of connecting flight issues, the company will liaise with the airline but any charges will