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F1 Series: Land and Sea Discovery 10 days

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Day 1:
Arriving at Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be met and driven to your hotel, with time to settle in before enjoying a performance of Vietnam’s traditional Water Puppets.

 

Day 2:
Today, you’ll explore Vietnam’s capital, starting with some early morning Tai Chi at Hoan Kiem Lake. Your tour of Hanoi will continue, visiting some of its most iconic sights, including the Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter, but also give you a feel for real local lfe, immersing yourself in the areas not normally frequented by tourists.

 

Day 3:
In the morning, you’ll be driven to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, for check in at the Retreat. In the afternoon, you’ll discover the soul of Vietnam’s rural life, visiting the area’s iconic waterwheels and learning to paddle a bamboo raft.

 

Day 4:
Today, you’ll have a short hike (5 km) through the valley and its picturesque rice fields, charming villages and enjoy a picnic, before returning to the Retreat.

 

Day 5:
You’ll have free time in the morning to enjoy your surroundings in your own style, before journeying back to your Hanoi Hotel.

 

Day 6:
(Saturday, 4th April) Today, your driver will pick you up to attend the day’s F1 qualifying rounds at the race site of My Dinh.

 

Day 7:
(Sunday, 5th April) Today is race day! Enjoy the historic spectacle Vietnam’s inaugural inclusion into the Formula One calendar and another welcome new addition to F1’s collection of ‘Street Racing’ events so personified by Monaco.

 

Day 8:
Today you’ll travel to the coast at Tuan Chau Port to board the ‘Ginger’ cruise, one of the most beautiful and modern vessels to ply the waters of Ha Long and Lan Ha Bays. Apart from sailing through the wonderful natural features of this iconic seascape, you’ll have a cycling excursion on Cat Ba Island.

 

Day 9:
You’ll wake up aboard your cruise ship, with an opportunity to partake in some onboard Tai Chi as you journey slowly back to the mainland through Ha Long Bay, anchoring up for some kayaking and close encounters with the bay’s magnificent rock formations. Returning to the mainland, you’ll be driven back to your Hanoi Hotel.

 

Day 10:
Your day will be free until it’s time for your driver to transfer you to the airport in good time for your onward of departure flight.

 

GUIDE PRICING

PRICE INCLUDES

US $ 1949

Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room

Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

Road travel in an appropriate private vehicle

The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary

Boat cruise as programme, where you’ll join other passengers on a high quality wooden boat with comfortable accommodation, good facilities and an experienced crew. The boat will be fully licensed and comply with current safety regulations.

Where necessary, entry fees and donation for all visits as mentioned in the programme

Meals as specified in the itinerary

VAT and other taxes


NOT INCLUDED

International flight tickets and airport tax

Visas

Other meals not mentioned, except as specified above

Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses

Insurance

Tipping for local guides and drivers

High and Peak seasons surcharges from 01 July to 30 September and from 20 to 31 December

Note: The price does not include F1 tickets as below. For other ticket types, please feel free to contact us. (priced in Vietnamese Dong)

 

Type

Name

Saturday

Sunday

Premium Grandstand

Starting Grid Grandstand

5,454,000

7,272,000

Premium Grandstand

Turn 1 Grandstand

5,454,000

7,272,000

Premium Grandstand

Turn 2-3-4 Grandstand

5,454,000

7,272,000

Standard Grandstand

Turn 7-8 Grandstand

3,890,000

5,180,000

Standard Grandstand

Turn 11 Grandstand

3,890,000

5,180,000

Standard Grandstand

Turn 12 Grandstand

3,890,000

5,180,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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