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Vietnam & Cambodia
Tour Code VIE
Tour Dates Feb 3 - 17 2015
Nov 17- Dec 1, 2015
Price for land only $3,700
Price with flights from Tel Aviv $4,960
Single Supplement $180
Pre/Post night $220 twin share BB
Arrival/departure transfers $50 per person
Tour Guide Eli Barnea [email protected]
Eddie's Kosher Travel invites you an amazing 15 day trip where, you will discover the wonders of Ha Long Bay, Hue and the picturesque port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers. Also on the tour is the lush Mekong Delta, the amazing Cu Chi tunnels and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon). After leaving HCMC, you will fly to Siem Reap in Cambodia to discover the marvel of the Angkor Complex, including Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteray Srei and countless other masterpieces of Khmer architecture.
Best time to visit: The time period from November through February is generally the best one to visit
Southeast Asia when drier, cooler weather prevails.
Day 1 (Tuesday): Passengers departing from Israel: Depart Tel Aviv on Monday and arrive Noi Bai on Tuesday. Arrival Noi Bai airport. Pick up and transfer to Temple of Literature, Maison Central. Transfer to
visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Pagoda. Enjoy Water Puppet show.
Hotel: Prestige Hotel or similar www.prestigahotels.com.vn
Day 2 (Wednesday): Hanoi- Halong
After breakfast we will drive to Halong Bay. We will be welcomed aboard and set sail through the bay
that passes through the magical bay, where
thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. After lunch, we will
take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with golden sails.
Later in the afternoon, we will visit an interesting
fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for
almost three generations. Hotel: Royal Lotus
Hotel or similar www.royallotushalong.com
Day 3 (Thursday): Ha Long – Ha Noi- Night train to
Lao Cai
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Hon Gai to see the fishing market. Transfer back Hanoi Stop at mini hotel in Hanoi for shower then
dinner at restaurant. Transfer to the railway for night train on TSC TRAIN to Lao Cai depart at 21.10 ( Air-conditioned cabin: 2
persons/cabin).
Day 4: (Friday): Lao Cai – Sapa Early morning, arrival at Lao Cai station. Pick up and transfer for breakfast at
hotel in Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of Sapa, the monotony of
the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population … the rainbow colors of the Flower H’mong, flashes of the shining
silver jewellery from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H’mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao. It is where you will find
hands stained with color from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green
intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps purses and leggings.
Enjoy a trek to the Red Dao village of Ta Phin, and in the afternoon trek through the green Sa Pa Valley to visit the Black H'mong minority of Lao Chai
Village and Giay minority of Ta Van then back to Sapa and start preparing for
Shabbat. Hotel: Chau Long Hotel or similar www.chaulonghotel.com
Day 5: (Shabbat): Sapa
After prayers and breakfast our guide will take us for walking tour to visit Ham Rong Mountain
with orchid garden enjoy seeing the show in Ham Rong Moutain then walking to visit Sapa
Town. Accommodation at hotel in Sapa.
Day 6: (Sunday): Sapa- Bac Ha- Night
train to Ha Noi Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bac Ha Sunday
market to see the colorful market. Visit some
minority villages then proceed to Lao Cai train station for night train to Ha Noi
Day 7: (Monday): Ha Noi- Hue
Early Arrival to Hanoi .
Transfer to the mini hotel for breakfast and refresh.
Transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Musuem, One Pillar.
Then transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Arrive Hue, pick up and transfer to visit Forbidden City
Imperial Citadel, Khai Dinh Tombs.
Hotel: Indochine Palace Hotel or similar
www.indochinpalace.com
Day 8: (Tuesday) Hue-Hoian Rising up in this ancient land, we will have breakfast in
the hotel before setting off on a romantic cruise on the Perfume River. Being the ancient capital, Hue is
surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a
visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda)
will be the first stop of the day. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue, and the center
of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. We will drive to King
Minh Mang's Tomb and King Tu Duc's Tomb. In the afternoon you will embark on a tour of Hue, including
the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba market. Hotel: Hoian Riverside Hotel or similar
www.hoianriverside.com
Day 9: (Wednesday): Hue – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da nang to visit the Cham Museum and then proceed to airport in Danang
for to Ho Chi Minh. Arrival Ho Chi Minh, pick up and transfer to visit Vinh Nghiem pagoda. Check-in at
hotel in HoChiMinh city. Hotel: Novotel Sai Gon Centre Hotel or similar www.accorhotels.com
Day 10: (Thursday): Ho Chi Minh- Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh 08.30: Transfer for tour to Mekong delta with visit to Vinh Long. Boat trip to visit Cai Be floating market.
Transfer back to HoChiMinh city Accommodation at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11: (Friday): Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi, Tay Ninh - Ho Chi Minh
Starting early morning we will visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250 kilometers, from Saigon to the
Cambodian border, and was three levels deep. The network included
innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and
kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what
underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Continue to Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor
Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism,
Confucianism and
Christianity. The Cao Dai Temple at Tay Ninh has been described as a "Walt Disney World of the East." The
temple's exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of
religious symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. Return to the
hotel and prepare for Shabbat. Tfilot and Shabbat dinner.
Day 12: (Saturday) Ho Chi Minh After prayers and breakfast, we shall go for a walking tour including the Reunification
Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Day 13: (Sunday) Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap Transfer to airport for departure flight to Siem Riep. Pick up at airport in Siem Riep,
transfer to hotel (early check in is subject to availability). Visit to Gate of the Death, Spean Thma, T Keo, Terrance of Srang, and Prasat Kravan.
PM: Visit the famous temple: Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site since
1992, famous for its beauty and splendor. Angkor Wat features the longest continuous bas-relief in the world, which runs along the outer gallery walls and narrates stories from Hindu
mythology, visit Bakheng Temple and enjoy a romantic sun set view form Bakheng Hills. Accommodation at hotel in Siem Reap.
Hotel: Apsara Angkor Hotel or similar www.apsaraangkor.com
Day 14: (Monday): Siem Reap
AM: Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues
depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon
Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the
Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants
Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. PM: Visit the floating village of Chhong Khneas,
located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take an excursion in a traditional
wooden boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great
Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. Relaxation with traditional Khmer foot massage for 1 hour in the city.
Accommodation at hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 15: (Tuesday): Siem Reap Breakfast at hotel. This morning begins with a visit Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre temples. Transfer to
Visit Les Artisans d’Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles” of Siem Reap and spend time at leisure at a local market. Early dinner at restaurant. Transfer to airport for departure flight.
(Passengers departing to Israel arrive Tel Aviv on Wednesday).
PRICE INCLUDES
Train tickets according to the tour plan
Domestic flights as per itinerary
4* Hotels
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Comfortable air conditioned touring coach
Kosher half board & lunch packs daily
Professional experienced English-speaking guide
Local English-speaking Guide as required
PRICE EXCLUDES
International flights
Personal expenses
Tips for local service providers $140
Shows and evening entertainment not included in the itinerary
Tip for our Tour Guide (Recommended: $3 per person per day)
Visa's for both country's: $95 Airport Departure Tax: $25
Important to Know:
There may be changes to the order of places visited. We will make every effort to visit
every place mentioned in the itinerary.
The tour organizers have no control over airline services such as seating, special meal
requests, changes in departure times or delays. These remain the sole responsibility
of the airline company.
Kashrut on Tours
Kosher food is provided to our travelers on all our tours. We work with the local Rabbinate to
provide Hashgacha for all local ingredients and fresh meat and poultry. In some cases, we fly in
kosher food from Israel and other sources, depending on the destination of the tour. We do not
guarantee Pat Israel and Chalav Israel for all destinations. In many destinations we have our own
crockery and cutlery. Where we don't, we provide disposables at the meals. When we cook in
Hotel kitchens, we ensure proper Kashering and we use our own kitchenware on kashered and
covered surfaces. All this is done under the strict supervision of our trained staff/guides who
function as our Mashgichim.
Our travelers enjoy gourmet meals prepared by our team including fresh local fish, fruit, and
vegetables. This is an integral part of Jewish travel. We make great efforts to assure that our
travelers will experience local foods first-hand, while maintaining stringent observance of Kashrut
laws on all occasions.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Levinger – Head of Kashrut on all Land Tours
Graduate of Yeshivat Kfar Haroeh and Yeshivat Beer Yakov. He served as
Chief Rabbi for 22 years in Basle, Switzerland and for 20 years was on the
council of Vaad Hakashrut of Europe. He has authored books on Shechita,
and many Kashrut topics and is now working on the Encyclopedia of
Kashrut. Rav Levinger is the Company Rav and oversees and is responsible
for all our operations and logistical methodology to ensure the highest
standards of Kashrut on each tour and each destination worldwide. Any
questions about Kashrut please submit to [email protected] and Rav
Levinger will respond directly.
Deposit, Cancellation Fees & Policy:
A $500 USD Deposit per person must be received at the time of booking in order to
confirm your reservation. Payment in full is due 60 days before departure.
A minimum number of participants are required to operate tour dates. If a minimum
number has not been reached prior to tour departure and the tour is cancelled you will
receive a FULL refund.
• 90 days before departure bookings are refundable less a $100 administration fee
• 60-90 days prior to departure: $500 + $100 per passenger
• 30-60 days prior to departure: $1,000 + $100 per passenger
• Less than 30 working days prior to departure: 100% of total - no refund
• We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance encompassing both cancellation and medical insurance is very important and we
cannot stress that enough. We strongly recommend that our clients are adequately insured when
travelling. It is crucial to purchase the travel insurance within 14 days from the 1st payment that
you make for this trip (flights/cruise/tour etc). Your payment is made directly to the insurance
company. We highly recommend the 'cancel for any reason' upgrade option. Our preferred
policies are Travel Safe (USA & Canadian residents), Travel Select (USA residents) and Global
Trip Protection Elite (All other Nationalities).
For an obligation free quote and further details email [email protected]
Bookings: Due to the limited number of spaces on this tour, we urge you to please
complete the attached booking form and return it to us by fax as soon as possible.
