2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you\u2019ll enjoy this trip.
3. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for transport tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket if an amendment occurs.
4. This trip includes flights as indicated on the trip map. 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Then, you\u2019ll explore Surprise Cave, one of the most striking caves in the bay, covering an area of more than 12,000 square m. In the afternoon, you\u2019ll return to your boat and enjoy a delicious feast prepared by an onboard chef. Tonight\u2019s stay is something special as you\u2019ll be sleeping on the traditional boat, letting the water lull you to sleep and really taking in the beauty of the surrounding bay.","sort":1,"tour_id":362,"ref_parts_id":"2","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Boat","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":{"description":"Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise"},"optionalActivityList":{"price":{"#text":"250000","@currency":"VND"},"description":"Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour"}}},{"id":4314,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:31:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-01T20:04:51.000000Z","title":"Day 3: Overnight Train","image_url":null,"description":"You\u2019d be forgiven for thinking you were still dreaming when you wake up on the bay this morning. If you\u2019re an early riser, you might like to organise an optional kayak experience before you head back to Hanoi this morning. 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The food is influenced by its imperial heritage (small dishes and a focus on aesthetic presentation) and its strong Buddhist heritage, reflected in the high proportion of vegetarian restaurants. After leaving your luggage at your hotel, embark on a tour of the city\u2019s imperial monuments from the back of a motorbike. Stop past Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery since 1601, where you'll see a car that belonged to one of the self-immolating monks of the 1963 protests. After some time exploring, it's time to eat! You\u2019ll enjoy a plant-based Buddhist meal specially prepared for you by a chef who is a descendant of the royal family, in the garden of their family home. After, visit the royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, then visit the Imperial Citadel, which includes the Forbidden Purple City. The latter was almost totally destroyed during the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive, but the foliage-covered ruins are still atmospheric, and the gaping holes left by bombs give an idea of the destruction wreaked upon the country during the war. Tonight, maybe ask your leader for the best place to try imperial street specialties like banh hue (rice flour cakes stuffed with shrimp, pork and spices).","sort":3,"tour_id":362,"ref_parts_id":"4","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":0,"lunchesIncluded":"1","breakfastsIncluded":0},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc"},{"description":"Hue - Highlights & back streets by motorbike"},{"description":"Hue - Imperial City entrance and guided visit"},{"description":"Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":4316,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:31:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-01T20:04:51.000000Z","title":"Day 5: Hoi An","image_url":null,"description":"After a local breakfast of bun bo hue (a spiced beef noodle soup), you\u2019ll go to a local coffee house where three generations of Hue locals are living together. 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This is a particularly popular meal amongst the locals in Hoi An!","sort":4,"tour_id":362,"ref_parts_id":"5","extra":{"meals":{"dinnersIncluded":"1","lunchesIncluded":0,"breakfastsIncluded":"1"},"accommodationList":{"description":"Hotel","numberOfNights":"1"},"includedActivityList":[{"description":"Hoi An - Seafood hotpot dinner"},{"description":"Hue - Salt coffee"}],"optionalActivityList":[]}},{"id":4317,"created_at":"2020-10-10T17:31:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-05-01T20:04:51.000000Z","title":"Day 6: Hoi An","image_url":null,"description":"Today, you\u2019ll really get to know Hoi An \u2013 first up, your leader will take you on an orientation walk around the Ancient Town. Then, you\u2019ll discover Reaching Out Tea House \u2013 a non-government organisation that supports the local deaf and mute community by providing employment and vocational training. The peace and quiet of this caf\u00e9 stands in stark contrast to the bustling streets outside. While here, you\u2019ll sip delicious teas in total silence \u2013 a tranquil experience you won\u2019t soon forget. After a little time to relax, you\u2019ll get ready for a cooking class with a local chef this afternoon. You\u2019ll be escorted to a local market to shop for fresh ingredients and then taken through a culinary journey with hands-on demonstrations. Your local chef will even share the stories behind the yin and yang elements, unveiling the secret of home-cooked Vietnamese meals. 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