Asia Shore Excursion Discount Package (Essentials)

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Overview

This discounted package includes 5 tours:

• Small Group Tour: The Famous Train Street and the Old Quarter of Hanoi (Ha Long Bay)
- • Marble Mountains and Coastal Beauty Tour (Da Nang Hue, Hoi An)
  - • The Best of Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My - Ho Chi Minh)
    - • Pattaya Treasures: A Journey to the Sanctuary of Truth (Laem Chabang - Bangkok)
      - • Ko Samui Highlights (Ko Samui)
        
        This package not only includes our best and most popular Essential Collection tours - but also gives them to you at a significant discount! You will be met at the cruise port in each destination and returned back to the cruise port at the end of each tour, feeling secure with our back to cruise ship guarantee! And all of the tours are done in very small group sizes (ranging between 8 and 20 people) for a more premium experience.
        
        Here is what this package includes:
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        PORT OF CALL: Ha Long Bay
        
        • Cruise port pick-up
        • Roundtrip Air conditioned Transportation
        • Port authority tax
        • English speaking guide
        • Tri-Shaw Ride
        • Egg Coffee or Juice
        • Tour duration: 8 Hours
        • Maximum of 18 passengers
        
        Small Group Tour: The Famous Train Street and the Old Quarter of Hanoi
        
        Your full day of discovery starts as your guide meets you at the cruise ports Halong Waiting Lounge, from here you will board your transportation to Hanoi. Expect to tick off some bucket list items of Northern Vietnam during this immersive tour and expect a day of incredible culture, experiences and city sights!
        
        Arriving into Hanoi you immediately feel the vibrance of the city. Your first stop is the well known Train Street, famous world-wide since the train travels through neighborhoods almost touching the buildings due to the close proximity! Part of everyday life for locals, it's a real sight to see, remember your camera to take your pictures of this historic street!
        
        From here you travel to Sword Lake, enjoy a stroll and learn about the legend of the lake. Discover the beautiful Huc Bridge in the heart of Hanoi, a vibrant red color, provides a lovely tranquil setting. From here it's time for a bit of adventure as you board your local trishaw transport. A fun experience exploring the Old Quarter, expect bustling streets, local culture and ancient buildings - it's the perfect way to see the colorful neighborhood and take in the colonial charm!
        
        Your city visit wouldn't be complete without a visit to try Egg coffee. It's a unique drink served in local cafes, however if you decide it's not for you, you can choose an alternative coffee or replace your Egg coffee time with a visit and shopping time at Dong Xuan market. Whatever you choose you are going to be immersed in Vietnamese culture and create wonderful memories of your time ashore!
        
        You will board your transportation for your return transfer to your cruise ship with views of Halong Bay, a relaxing end to this memorable tour.
        
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        PORT OF CALL: Da Nang Hue, Hoi An
        
        Your Small Group Tour - Marble Mountains and Coastal Beauty Tour includes:
        
        • Cruise port pick-up
        • Roundtrip Air conditioned Transportation
        • Port authority tax
        • English speaking guide
        • Entrance fees
        • Tour duration: 5.5 Hours
        • Maximum of 20 passengers
        
        Begin your journey with a pickup from Chan May Port, where your guide and driver will take you to the peaceful Linh Ung Pagoda. Here, you will visit the impressive Lady Buddha Statue, one of the tallest statues in Vietnam, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and a serene spiritual atmosphere.
        
        Continue your excursion to the famous Marble Mountains, a cluster of limestone and marble hills rich in caves, tunnels, and Buddhist sanctuaries. Explore the fascinating caves and enjoy panoramic views from this historic and cultural site.
        
        Next, head to East Sea Park, where you can relax by the beach, take photos, and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze in a lively coastal setting.
        
        On the way back, pass by the iconic Dragon Bridge, stopping for memorable photos of this unique symbol of Da Nang city.
        
        Finally, return to Chan May Port, bringing your enjoyable and scenic tour to a close.
        
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        PORT OF CALL: Phu My - Ho Chi Minh
        
        Your Small Group Tour - The Best of Ho Chi Minh City tour includes:
        
        • Roundtrip transportation from the cruise port
        • Professional English Speaking Guide
        • Reunification Palace (Former Presidential Palace)
        • Notre Dame Cathedral
        • Central Post Office
        • Lunch at a Vietnamese Restaurant
        • Thien Hau Temple
        • Shopping at Ben Thanh Market or Dong Khoi St.
        • Tour duration is 8 hours
        • Maximum of 16 passengers
        
        On arrival to Phu My Port, disembark the ship, take the shuttle bus to the entrance and meet your guide. Transfer to the famous Saigon city.
        
        Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City has everything from historic Pagodas to stunning sky scrapers making it one of the most intriguing destinations in all of Vietnam. Dive into the depths of Vietnamese history as you make your way to the Reunification Palace which was once home to the president of South Vietnam and stands as the site where the Vietnam war ended. Make sure you bring your camera to capture the North Vietnamese tanks that crashed through the palaces gates back in 1975 and still serve as a reminder today. Once inside you will be able to explore the many rooms that appear to be untouched creating an atmosphere hard to find at other monuments. Make sure to take a look in the war command room which is littered with campaign maps and old communication equipment.
        
        Your panoramic city tour continues with photo stops at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The historic cathedral is located at a picturesque corner in downtown Ho Chi Minh city and will leave you standing in amazement at its unique French Colonial design. It most recently made the news in 2005 when thousands of people stopped traffic in its square with the belief that tears were falling from the Virgin Mary statue just outside its doors. Just a short distance away is the cities Central Post Office. You will quickly see why this isn't your typical mailing grounds and represents one of the most visited sites in Ho Chi Minh city. Charmed by its vaulted interior, glass canopy and towering portrait of Ho Chi Minh, visiting your post office back home will give you flashbacks to this famous structure.
        
        Following your lunch at delicious local restaurant you will take a short drive to District 5 and visit the Thien Hau Temple. Dedicated to the Lady of the Sea this temple represents the Chinese influence on the region and serves as a home to worshipers from the local Chinese community. Don't miss out on a chance to take part in a local custom as you make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the many incense coils.
        
        Your day in Ho Chi Minh City will wrap up with some free time at the Ben Thanh Market or Dong Khoi as you find some items to commemorate your visit before returning to the cruise port in plenty of time for your ship's departure.
        
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        PORT OF CALL: Laem Chabang - Bangkok
        
        Your Small Group Tour - Pattaya Treasures: A Journey to the Sanctuary of Truth includes:
        • Cruise Port Meeting Point
        • English speaking guide
        • Air-conditioned roundtrip transportation
        • All Entrance fees, including;
        • Sanctuary of Truth
        • Tour duration: 5 hours
        • Maximum of 20 passengers
        
        You will be met at the cruise port by your professional English speaking guide who will then take you to your awaiting air conditioned transportation ready to embark on the drive to Pattaya.
        
        The drive to the Sanctuary of Truth will take approximately 45 minutes (depending on traffic), this will be our first visit of the tour. The Sanctuary of Truth, an iconic structure in Pattaya. Intricately carved entirely from teak wood, the awe-inspiring 105-meter-tall hall on the headland to the north of Wongamat Beach is a one-of-a-kind structure in the world. Neither temple nor palace, despite looking like a hybrid of both, was commissioned by a local business tycoon to act as a place of appreciation for philosophy, art, culture, and faith, without being tied to a single religion. Your guide will be giving you all of the history associated to this place whilst you wander taking in this beautiful site.
        
        After a short time and free time we will continue the tour to ‘Lan Po Naklua Market’, the largest seafood market in Pattaya selling a wide assortment of live and cooked seafood. This market gives you an opportunity to savor the freshest seafood at a very reasonable price. Experience the culture and ambience of a typical working market here in Pattaya. You will also be given free time to explore the area before meeting back with your guide.
        
        The tour will then come to an end, and you will be taken back to the cruise port with your guide in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
        
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        PORT OF CALL: Ko Samui
        
        Your Small Group Tour - Ko Samui Highlights tour includes:
        
        • Meeting point at the cruise port
        • Professional English speaking guide
        • Air-Conditioned roundtrip transportation
        • Bottled Water
        • Big Buddha Temple entrance fee
        • Plai Laem Temple entrance fee
        • Tour Duration: 4.5 hours
        • Maximum of 8 passengers
        
        Enjoy a scenic, half-day tour visiting Ko Samui's most interesting sites: temples, a shimmering white-sand beach and monkeys picking coconuts from treetops!
        
        Our first stop will be the Big Buddha Temple, Samui's most famous landmark. The modern Big Buddha Temple, a famous place for meditation, is located on Fan Island (the small island near Koh Samui), so visitors will experience peace when visiting the temple. There are souvenir stalls, shops and restaurants at this site should you wish to purchase something.
        
        After the Big Buddha Temple, we will visit the ornate Plai Leam Temple. This is also a famous place for visitors due to its beautiful architecture such as the floating main hall and the Happy Buddha.
        
        Finally we will head to Chaweng Beach, the island's busiest and biggest town, either to spend free time in the town, shopping, or to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful golden sandy beach. There are plenty of bars and restaurants on the beach.
        
        This tour involves approximately 1 1/2 hours of walking and steps to be negotiated at the temple (if you do not wish to climb the stairs at the Big Buddha, there are still wonderful views from the bottom of the steps to take your photographs).
        
        As this tour visits places of worship, please dress respectfully: no bare shoulders, tight or revealing clothing, or exposed knees or ankles. Footwear must be removed before entering temples.
        
        At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to the cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.

What's Included

All tours are cruise port pick up
Start times will be assigned on booking
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Don't port - Don't pay!
Small Groups! (maximum of 20 people per tour)
5 Tours in 5 Ports of Call!
Ha Long Bay, Phu My (Ho Chi Minh), Da Nang, Laem Chabang and Ko Samui

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Your meeting times, local currencies and items you need to bring with you will all be displayed on each individual shore excursion voucher. You will receive these vouchers after your full payment is taken.
All five tours will add up to 37 hours in duration. They range between 4.5 and 9.0 hours depending on tour/port.

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