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[Techadd]

Hi,

I will be staying in Novotel Dalat. May I know what is the best transport to take from Dalat City to the hotel? And is there any transport from HCM direct to Novotel Dalat.

Thanks

You probably have to arrange with sinh cafe for a one way bus transfer from Dalat to HCM. or you can opt for a private car transport from Dalat to HCM as well.

 

[Techadd]

Hi all,

just came back from a 7 day trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Really enjoyed myself.

Just want to thank Techadd for helping me booking e Elios Hotel in Saigon, well worth it! If you're staying in Saigon, you may wanna book Elios Hotel from Techadd, vv good rates =p

If you guys need any help pertaining to Saigon or Siem Reap, do let me know and i'll see whether i can help u! =)

cheers!

thanks glad you liked the hotel

 

[Techadd]

Hi,

I'm planning for a family tour thru' a travel agent in vietnam
I had a draft plan. Can someone help me to look thru' and advice any thing I had miss out or anything i need to look out.

Day 1 Arrival in Ha Noi (-, -, D)
(15/12/2009) Meet at Noi Bai airport (flight from Singapore to Ha Noi at 20:25). Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Ha Noi

Day 2 Ha Noi – Ninh Binh – Ha Noi ( B, L )
(16/12/2009) Transfer to Ninh Binh, 100 km from Ha Noi. Visit the Dinh & Le dynasty temples in Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam ( 968 – 1009 ). The highlight of the trip is a sampan ride to Tam Coc, known as Vietnam’s “ inland Halong Bay “.Paddle through three enormous caves and view local fisherfolk, village life along the river. Move onwards to the Bich Dong cave pagodas dating from the 17th century. Return to Ha Noi. Transfer to Ha Noi railway station for catch a night train to Lao Cai (Tulico Express or TSC train depart at 21: 55). O/N on train.

Day 3 Lao Cai – Sapa ( B,L,D )
(17/12/2009) Arrive in Lao Cai Station in the early morning (approximately 06:30). Breakfast served at a hotel restaurant in Lao Cai. Transfer to Sapa, visit to Lao Chai, Ta Van. PM : Trekking to visit Sapa market . O/N in Sapa.

Day 4 Sapa – Lao Cai ( B,L,D )
(18/12/2009) Morning, trekking to visit Ham Rong Mountain. Coach to Lai Cai. Visit Taphin village, Black H'mong village of Cat Cat. Take night train to Lao Cai railway station (Tulico Express or TSC train depart at 21:05). O/N on train.

Day 5 Ha Noi ( B )
(19/12/2009) Arrive in early morning. Breakfast. Transfer to hotel. Free & Easy in hotel. O/N in Ha Noi ( by your own )

Day 6 Ha Noi - Hue (B, L)
(20/12/2009) Morning transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Hue (VN 245, 10:10 - 11:20), widely known for its magnificent monuments built under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945). In the afternoon, visit the tombs of King Tu Duc (ruled 1848 – 1883) and King Khai Dinh (ruled 1916 – 1925). The monuments, designed by the kings themselves, were also used as holiday retreats during their lifetime. In the evening, enjoy a Hue folk show on a barge on the Perfume River (optional with surcharge of 40 usd/group). O/N in Hue.


Day 7 Hue sight seeing ( B ,L,D)
(21/12/2009) Morning, take a boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda with a 21-metre-high octagonal tower regarded as the symbol of Hue. Then overland to visit tomb of Minh Mang King. Afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel, built in 1804 on a site chosen in accordance with the principles of geomancy and Dong Ba Market, famous for its best conical hats in Vietnam. O/N in Hue.

Day 8 Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B, L)
08:00 Morning, transfer to Hoi An, Stop - over on the Hai Van Pass overlooking the scenic Lang Co lagoon. Arrival in Da Nang, overland to Hoi An with stop over the stone – carving village of Non Nuoc.
14:00 Visit Hoi An ancient town: Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly Halls, museum, market, handicraft. 16:00 Then, take a boat ride to visit a Thanh Ha pottery village which made the bricks, tiles and floor slabs for the old building in Hoi An and the surrounding areas. Its products are made from clay such as flower vases, tea pots, piggy banks, wine bottles, or lovely ornaments of birds, turtles, buffaloes, etc.
Check-in. Free at night. O/N in Hoi An.

Day 9 Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi (B, L)
Early morning transfer to Danang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh (VN321 08:00 - 09:10). AM : Have an excursion to Cu Chi, 70km north of Saigon, famed for its 200-kilometer – long tunnels. Crawl down a tunnel to feel the underground life. Lunch at a local restaurant. Come back to Sai Gon. O/N in Ho Chi Minh city ( by your own )


Day 10 Ho Chi Minh city – Vinh Long – Can Tho (B,L,D)
Leave Saigon for Vinh Long (136km). Vivid farming activities and the riverine life of the Mekong Delta can be seen en route. Take a boat ride to the Cai Be floating market and then to Binh Hoa Phuoc Islet to discover the secrets of bonsai & orchard gardening. Onwards to Can Tho (40km). O/N in Can Tho

Day 11 Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city (B )
Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Mekong River to the bustling Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets thronged with buyers and sellers moving around in boats laden with farm products. Come back to Saigon. O/N in Ho Chi Minh city( by your own )

Day 12 Departure from Ho Chi Minh ( B )
At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure (at 08:55). The end of the tour.

I'm surprised that Halong Bay was not included on the above itinerary. It should be a must visit place if you are travelling North. Although Ninh Binh is nice and is also a 'Mini Halong Bay'.. I hope your family members does not include old age folks as some of your program schedule maybe a little exhausting..

 

[therat]

I'm surprised that Halong Bay was not included on the above itinerary. It should be a must visit place if you are travelling North. Although Ninh Binh is nice and is also a 'Mini Halong Bay'.. I hope your family members does not include old age folks as some of your program schedule maybe a little exhausting..

my spouse went there before and say not nice.
That's why it is not inside the itinerary.

 

[kettobase]

anyone know if in Ho Chi Min City, if i can find toy shops selling Crayon Shin, Hallo Kitty those kinda dolls?

 

[konectol]

vietnamese food are nice!

 

[belgarathc]

my spouse went there before and say not nice.
That's why it is not inside the itinerary.

I don't find Ninh Binh or Tam Coc particularly interesting. Haven't been to Halong Bay but I would prefer to spend the extra day at Sapa or Hanoi.

 

[Techadd]

my spouse went there before and say not nice.
That's why it is not inside the itinerary.

well, its a world heritage site, if you are interested in those scenery, u can opt to choose , if not you can opt out of it

 

[dacky02]

Hi Techadd,

check your pm please.

Thanks

 

[Techadd]

Hi Techadd,

check your pm please.

Thanks

checked and pmed you =D

 

[Techadd]

Ok, Specials for Elios Hotel from 10 June 2009 - 30 October 2009

Standard Room (Double Bed) - SIN$68.00

Superior Room (Twin Bed) - SIN$75.00

Above rates are based on per room night, single/double occupancy, inclusive of all tax and service charge, buffet breakfast, free usage of wifi inroom, complimentary usage of computers in the lobby cafe.

First Come First Serve...

If you would like to enquire regarding this Hotel, you can ask the fellow forumers here who stayed in Elios Before

 

[chisiang]

discos still close usually by 12am or latest 1pm leh

troi oi anh!

I know most popular Disco in Saigon close at 3 am (EG Apo, Gossip, X-Club, O-Zone). Only small local disco will close at 1 am (Liquid).

Bars and pubs usually close at 12 am. Got some bars will provide "Private" party all night.

 

[Techadd]

troi oi anh!

I know most popular Disco in Saigon close at 3 am (EG Apo, Gossip, X-Club, O-Zone). Only small local disco will close at 1 am (Liquid).

Bars and pubs usually close at 12 am. Got some bars will provide "Private" party all night.

Er..? when was the last time did you went to the above discos? i know private parties..but too shaddy for me.. i'm doing business in vietnam...no point getting into trouble with the law..

and its still a law that all liquor selling outlets must close by 1am or 1.30am latest.. =X

 

[Ryuichi]

I just returned from Vietnam , missed the place although i think Cambodian are friendlier than Vietnamese?

 

[n0v1cE]

hi guys,
i am thinking of 4d3n trip to hcm. shortlisted these few places and have a few questions.

• Reunification Palace
• War Remnants Museum
• Ho-Chi-Minh Museum
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Chợ Bến Thành aka Ben Thanh Market
• Night Market
• Cu Chi
• Mekong Delta/Vinh Long

did i miss out any places that i should go? am i able to cover these places for my days over there? tia!

cheers.

 

[Techadd]

hi guys,
i am thinking of 4d3n trip to hcm. shortlisted these few places and have a few questions.

• Reunification Palace
• War Remnants Museum
• Ho-Chi-Minh Museum
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Chợ Bến Thành aka Ben Thanh Market
• Night Market
• Cu Chi
• Mekong Delta/Vinh Long

did i miss out any places that i should go? am i able to cover these places for my days over there? tia!

cheers.

yes u can cover them in a 4d3n trip..

 

[jqpooling]

hi guys,
i am thinking of 4d3n trip to hcm. shortlisted these few places and have a few questions.

• Reunification Palace
• War Remnants Museum
• Ho-Chi-Minh Museum
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Chợ Bến Thành aka Ben Thanh Market
• Night Market
• Cu Chi
• Mekong Delta/Vinh Long

did i miss out any places that i should go? am i able to cover these places for my days over there? tia!

cheers.

Novice, i just pm u.

 

[pohchris1]

hello to Techadd

Hi Techadd ... i will be going to HCM this coming Sep 18 to 23 ...5d4n , you got any good hotel recco for me? Maybe 3 to 4 star. I have seen a lot ppl talking abt Elios , is it good? you got pictures of it? I will need 2 rooms, one room with queen size big, the other one will be normal.... may i know u got any lobang for it?

And may you suggest what kind of itinerary is suitable to 5d4n? I think i will give that tunnel and museum a pass as i think it will be total boredom. Any other place with nice scenery and distinct Viet flava place to visit?

One last question, most impt, hows the night life like in HCM? Any cheap and happening pubs, discos over there?

Sorry for the many questions as it's my 1st time visiting there ... hope you don't mind ... =)

 

[jqpooling]

Hey, I will be going HCMC on the 17th and will return on the 23th.

My plan:

Day 1: Morning flight, reach there 11+ am then go find hotel. And a over night bus to Dalat for Day 2's night.

Day 2: explore HCMC, at night, overnight bus to Dalat

Day 3,4,5: dalat

Day 5 night: overnight bus back to HCMC

Day 6: Cu chi tunnel

Day 7: morning flight back to spore.

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Any tips and recommendation for me?? places to explore and all? I will be travelling alone. Anyone going this period? And erm, is it advisable to bring my laptop there? How much $$ do you all reckon I should bring along? Casual traveller here, hehe.

 

[Techadd]

Hi Techadd ... i will be going to HCM this coming Sep 18 to 23 ...5d4n , you got any good hotel recco for me? Maybe 3 to 4 star. I have seen a lot ppl talking abt Elios , is it good? you got pictures of it? I will need 2 rooms, one room with queen size big, the other one will be normal.... may i know u got any lobang for it?

And may you suggest what kind of itinerary is suitable to 5d4n? I think i will give that tunnel and museum a pass as i think it will be total boredom. Any other place with nice scenery and distinct Viet flava place to visit?

One last question, most impt, hows the night life like in HCM? Any cheap and happening pubs, discos over there?

Sorry for the many questions as it's my 1st time visiting there ... hope you don't mind ... =)

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