<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Laidback Outdoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curating unforgettable and safe outdoor travel experiences with no hidden costs.]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2aHP!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F33da8f24-d68c-4aee-9f97-9fa24dfab4a4_1280x1280.png</url><title>Laidback Outdoor</title><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:06:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Laidback Outdoor]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[laidback@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[laidback@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[laidback@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[laidback@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Earth Retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 21- 24, 2025 - 3 nights / 4 days in Arpora, Goa]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/healing-earth-retreat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/healing-earth-retreat</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:12:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/26a878be-9558-43d7-9f5f-ed13980715b1_1024x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;64dca5a0-07a1-4e3e-9e3f-4a97c0d2a917&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><h4>Introduction</h4><p>Healing Earth Retreat is a 3-night, 4-day retreat focused on <strong>healing</strong> through meditation, mindful eating, understanding behavioral patterns, and exploring the body's energy centers (chakras). The goal of this retreat is to help individuals recognize ailments and traumas of the mind and body while equipping them with the tools to manage and eventually overcome these challenges.</p><p>Sessions will be led by spiritual healer and counsellor Mrs. Sangeeta Arora.</p><p><strong>Date: March 21-24, 2025</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Meet Mrs. Sangeeta Arora &#8211; Your Guide to Healing</strong></h4><p>Leading the <strong>Healing Earth Retreat</strong> in Goa, <strong>Mrs. Sangeeta Arora</strong> is a <strong>certified naturopath, award-winning researcher, and expert in holistic wellness</strong>. She is also a <strong>Spiritual Healer, Counsellor, Motivational Speaker, and Happiness Coach</strong>, with advanced studies in <strong>nutrition, detox, and alternative medicine</strong> from the <strong>Hippocrates Institute, Florida, and India</strong>.</p><p>Having healed herself through <strong>positive food and spirituality</strong>, she now helps others overcome <strong>autoimmune disorders and chronic health challenges</strong> through <strong>nerve activation therapy, energy healing, and herbal remedies</strong>. She runs a <strong>healing studio, meditation center, and natural medicine manufacturing unit</strong>, offering holistic solutions for well-being.</p><p>With over <strong>seven years of experience</strong>, she is dedicated to promoting a <strong>disease-free, plant-based lifestyle</strong>. Join her at the <strong>Healing Earth Retreat</strong> and embark on a journey of <strong>mind-body healing, energy alignment, and conscious living</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Brief Itinerary</h4><p><strong>March 21, 2025</strong></p><p>Day 1: Arrival / Welcome Drink / Tea / Coffee</p><p>2:00 - 3:00 pm: Lunch</p><p>3:00 - 4:00 pm: Check in / Room allotment</p><p>5:30 - 7:00 pm: <strong>Orientation - Introduction to Healing (Session 1)</strong></p><p>7:30 - 9:00 pm: Dinner</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>March 22, 2025</strong></p><p>Day 2</p><p>7:00 - 8:00 am: <strong>Early morning Meditation &amp; Yoga at the Beach (Session 2)</strong></p><p>8:30 - 9:30 am: Breakfast</p><p>10:30 am - 12:30 pm: <strong>Chakra Healing Meditation (Session 3)</strong></p><p>1:00 - 2:30 pm: Lunch</p><p>4:00 - 7:00 pm: <strong>Healing Behavior Patterns - Forgiveness Meditation (Session 4)</strong></p><p>7:30 - 9:00 pm: Dinner</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>March 23, 2025</strong></p><p>Day 3</p><p>7:00 - 8:00 am: <strong>Morning Meditation &amp; Yoga (Session 5)</strong></p><p>8:30 - 10:30 am: <strong>Healing with Food + Breakfast (Session 6)</strong></p><p>11:30 am - 1:00 pm: <strong>Karmic Healing (Session 7)</strong></p><p>1:30 - 3:00 pm: Lunch</p><p>5:00 - 7:00 pm: <strong>Financial Healing (Session 8)</strong></p><p>7:30 - 9:00 pm: Dinner</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>March 24, 2025</strong></p><p>Day 4: Departure</p><p>7:00 - 8:00 am: <strong>Morning Meditation &amp; Yoga (Session 9)</strong></p><p>8:30 - 10:00 am: Breakfast</p><p>10:30 am onwards: <strong>Rejuvenating + Personal Healing Sessions</strong></p><p>11:00 am: Checkout </p><div><hr></div><h4>Accommodation</h4><p>You will be staying in modern Indo-Portuguese 3BHK luxury villas in <strong>Arpora</strong>, Goa. Enjoy a <strong>private pool</strong>, the convenience of an <strong>elevator</strong>, and <strong>private butler service</strong> in this family-friendly retreat. Nestled in a gated community with a serene creek, it's just a short stroll from stunning beaches and vibrant North Goa hotspots (Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Candolim). Arpora market is a 5 minute walk away where you can buy goods for your daily needs. Ideal for fun, relaxation, and adventure, this spacious villa offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Our Villas</h4><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fffb7908-6f0a-4cb0-88ac-2d1aba7a9d8d_7004x4669.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/256a802e-faa3-4462-8117-b997bb185e0d_7002x4668.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c5006745-296b-40fc-86f7-b5c17fa2874c_7002x4668.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fbe97dd0-53cd-4fa5-aa17-75a67ae467bf_7000x4667.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/91615bf5-8d5d-49dc-b5ed-a0dd2887798d_1225x817.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/25986d7d-1e9e-40c7-a0e3-18e3dc785059_1225x817.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ac958392-fe7d-4394-bdf6-45147b63ca77_1225x817.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/edfe2d75-ac54-4f70-b5a2-79dce10bb234_4599x3066.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/40381856-8f69-4499-a06c-945e37417142_1225x817.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8ad9e7d7-8812-4296-a82f-f12f79d5a207_1456x1454.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><h4>Package Cost: &#8377;24,965/- per person (all inclusive)</h4><p><em><strong>Includes</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><em>All healing sessions </em></p></li><li><p><em>3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners</em></p></li><li><p><em>Accommodation (twin sharing) in a luxury villa on each day </em></p></li><li><p><em>Tea / Coffee</em></p></li><li><p><em>Transfer to and from the beach </em></p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Excludes</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><em>Flight tickets</em></p></li><li><p><em>Airport transfers</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check in / Late check out</em> </p></li></ul><h4>Click here for Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZgJYLj7mKjoW8QX8">Our location in Arpora</a></h4><div><hr></div><h4>Payment Policy</h4><p>50% - advance at the time of booking to confirm and block dates.</p><p>50% - 5 days prior to check in date.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>100% Refund if cancelled within 48 hours of booking.</p><p>50% refund if cancelled &gt; 5 days prior to check in</p><p>No refund if cancelled &lt; 5 days before check in (unless medical emergency).</p><div><hr></div><h4>Contact</h4><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Cell/WhatsApp: +91 8375090771</p><p>Email: nakblaidback@gmail.com</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/healing-earth-retreat?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/healing-earth-retreat?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casa Tranquila: Modern Indo-Portuguese Luxury Villa in Arpora. 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Enjoy a <strong>private pool</strong>, the convenience of an <strong>elevator</strong>, and <strong>private butler service</strong> in this family-friendly retreat. Nestled in a gated community with a serene creek, it's just a short stroll from stunning beaches and vibrant North Goa hotspots (Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Candolim). Arpora market is a 5 minute walk away where you can buy goods for your daily needs. Ideal for fun, relaxation, and adventure, this spacious villa offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Come experience the ultimate Goan getaway!</p><h4>Click here for Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZgJYLj7mKjoW8QX8">Location of the Villa in Arpora</a></h4><div><hr></div><h4>The Property</h4><p>The villa features two spacious master bedrooms with the third room overlooking coconut trees and a lush green marsh. The rooms are equipped with a 65&#8221; TV and Wi-Fi mesh covers the entire property. This particular property also has the biggest private pool in the community and comes with an elevator. </p><p>A private butler is also available to prepare your breakfast and assist with anything else you require.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Guest Access</h4><p>In addition to the villa, guests also have access to a fully equipped gym with a Jacuzzi and a steam and massage room. </p><p>Sports activities in the community include Tennis, Squash, Pickleball, Basketball, &amp; Swimming.</p><p>The Community Game room includes Table tennis, Pool, Carrom, Foosball and Darts</p><p><em>To use the gym or any other sports facilities, please contact the host to pre-book your space.</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Amenities:</h4><ul><li><p>Air-conditioning, linens, towels, and essentials (soap, shampoo, toilet paper)</p></li><li><p>Fully equipped kitchen: fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee/tea</p></li><li><p>Dining area with table, dishes, cutlery, and wine glasses</p></li><li><p>Private pool, garden, patio, balconies, and outdoor dining area</p></li><li><p>TV&#8217;s (65" in each master bedroom), Wi-Fi (300 mbps), portable sound system</p></li><li><p>Children&#8217;s books, toys, tableware, board games, and reading materials</p></li><li><p>Cleaning during stay, washer/dryer, ironing facilities, and hangers</p></li><li><p>Bath, hair dryer, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher</p></li><li><p>Free parking (2 spots) and visitor parking</p></li><li><p>Dedicated workspace and lift access</p></li><li><p>Masseuse (male and female) on call - <em>check with the host for rates.</em></p></li><li><p>Butler for Breakfast - groceries charged as per actual</p></li><li><p>Dinner service is available and is a chargeable service - <em>check with the host for rates</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>Image Gallery</h4><div class="image-gallery-embed" 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Gym, Squash, Tennis, Game Room, Movie Theatre&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3ad075c0-22d7-4152-b7c4-fd861a6b0d64_1456x1454.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><h4>Booking Details and Pricing</h4><p>Guests must book the space for a <strong>minimum of 2 nights</strong> or otherwise contact the host for special requests.</p><p><em><strong>**Important Note: Please check with the host to determine the nightly rate for the high season as price fluctuates based on demand. The rates will be higher during holidays like Christmas and New Years.</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Payment Policy</h4><p>50% advance at the time of booking to confirm and block dates.</p><p>50% 15 days prior to check in date.</p><p>In addition, there is a <strong>refundable security deposit of INR 20,000/-</strong> due at the time of check in. The refund of the security deposit is at the discretion of the villa owner and will be determined after an inspection of the premises at the time of check-out.</p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Cancellation Policy</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>100% Refund</strong>: Cancellations made 30+ days prior to check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>50% Refund</strong>: Cancellations within 15-29 days prior to check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>25% Refund</strong>: Cancellations within 7-14 days before check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>No Refund</strong>: Cancellations made within 7 days of check-in.</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h4>Contact</h4><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Cell/WhatsApp: +91 8375090771</p><p>Email: nakblaidback@gmail.com</p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" 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]]></title><description><![CDATA[by LaidBback Living]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/unwind-in-our-fully-serviced-luxury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/unwind-in-our-fully-serviced-luxury</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:43:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f7e2afe5-bc71-4d9c-9c3e-df45a805cfdc_7004x4669.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mTOi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb858d49-bcb4-47ea-b614-e44dc87c83d9_7004x4669.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Enjoy a <strong>private pool</strong>, the convenience of an <strong>elevator</strong>, and <strong>private butler service</strong> in this family-friendly retreat. Nestled in a gated community with a serene creek, it's just a short stroll from stunning beaches and vibrant North Goa hotspots (Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Candolim). Arpora market is a 5 minute walk away where you can buy goods for your daily needs. Ideal for fun, relaxation, and adventure, this spacious villa offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Come experience the ultimate Goan getaway!</p><h4>Click here for Location: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/uZgJYLj7mKjoW8QX8">Location of the Villa in Arpora</a></h4><div><hr></div><h4>The Property</h4><p>The villa features two spacious master bedrooms with the third room overlooking coconut trees and a lush green marsh. The rooms are equipped with a 65&#8221; TV and Wi-Fi mesh covers the entire property. This particular property also has the biggest private pool in the community and comes with an elevator. </p><p>A private butler is also available to prepare your breakfast and assist with anything else you require.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Guest Access</h4><p>In addition to the villa, guests also have access to a fully equipped gym with a Jacuzzi and a steam and massage room. </p><p>Sports activities in the community include Tennis, Squash, Pickleball, Basketball, &amp; Swimming.</p><p>The Community Game room includes Table tennis, Pool, Carrom, Foosball and Darts</p><p><em>To use the gym or any other sports facilities, please contact the host to pre-book your space.</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Amenities:</h4><ul><li><p>Air-conditioning, linens, towels, and essentials (soap, shampoo, toilet paper)</p></li><li><p>Fully equipped kitchen: fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee/tea</p></li><li><p>Dining area with table, dishes, cutlery, and wine glasses</p></li><li><p>Private pool, garden, patio, balconies, and outdoor dining area</p></li><li><p>TV&#8217;s (65" in each master bedroom), Wi-Fi (300 mbps), portable sound system</p></li><li><p>Children&#8217;s books, toys, tableware, board games, and reading materials</p></li><li><p>Cleaning during stay, washer/dryer, ironing facilities, and hangers</p></li><li><p>Bath, hair dryer, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher</p></li><li><p>Free parking (2 spots) and visitor parking</p></li><li><p>Dedicated workspace and lift access</p></li><li><p>Masseuse (male and female) on call - <em>check with the host for rates.</em></p></li><li><p>Butler for Breakfast - groceries charged as per actual</p></li><li><p>Dinner service is available and is a chargeable service - <em>check with the host for rates</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>Image Gallery</h4><div class="image-gallery-embed" 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Gym, Squash, Tennis, Game Room, Movie Theatre&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3ad075c0-22d7-4152-b7c4-fd861a6b0d64_1456x1454.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><h4>Booking Details and Pricing</h4><p>Guests must book the space for a <strong>minimum of 2 nights</strong> or otherwise contact the host for special requests.</p><p><em><strong>Important Note: Please check with the host to determine the nightly rate as price fluctuates based on demand. The rates will be higher during holidays like Christmas and New Years.</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Payment Policy</h4><p>50% advance at the time of booking to confirm and block dates.</p><p>50% 15 days prior to check in date.</p><p>In addition, there is a <strong>refundable security deposit of INR 20,000/-</strong> due at the time of check in. The refund of the security deposit is at the discretion of the villa owner and will be determined after an inspection of the premises at the time of check-out.</p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Cancellation Policy</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>100% Refund</strong>: Cancellations made 30+ days prior to check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>50% Refund</strong>: Cancellations within 15-29 days prior to check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>25% Refund</strong>: Cancellations within 7-14 days before check-in.</p></li><li><p><strong>No Refund</strong>: Cancellations made within 7 days of check-in.</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h4><strong>Guest Policies</strong></h4><p>To ensure a comfortable experience for all our guests and respect for the community, please note the following important guidelines:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Visitor Policy</strong>: All visitors must be announced and approved in advance. Unannounced overnight visitors are strictly prohibited and will be considered a breach of our contract.</p></li><li><p><strong>Noise Policy</strong>: To maintain peace within our community, any loud music or noise must be kept at a minimum after 10:30 PM. Any disturbance to neighbors or the community will be deemed a violation of our contract. Please be aware that the host reserves the right to terminate the booking without refunds if these rules are not followed.</p></li><li><p><strong>Use of Recreational Facilities</strong>: Guests are welcome to use the gym and other shared recreational facilities. However, we ask that these amenities be used respectfully, with consideration for other residents.</p></li></ul><p>Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping Casa Tranquila a serene and respectful space for everyone.</p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Contact:</strong></h4><p><strong>Nakul Bhagat - Founder </strong></p><p><strong>Laidback Living</strong></p><p><strong>Phone / WhatsApp: +91 8375090772</strong></p><p><strong>Email: nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: @the_laidback_life</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/unwind-in-our-fully-serviced-luxury?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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04:56:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QiTn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd785181e-59b5-49ac-8f29-993c49345a1c_1094x1367.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QiTn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd785181e-59b5-49ac-8f29-993c49345a1c_1094x1367.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QiTn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd785181e-59b5-49ac-8f29-993c49345a1c_1094x1367.png 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Welcome to <strong>Uzbekistan!</strong></p><p>Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan, stands as an ancient jewel along the great Silk Road. Holding pivotal importance as the political, economic, cultural, and scientific center of the country, Tashkent boasts a rich heritage and modern vitality. Beyond its strategic significance, Tashkent emerges as a captivating tourist destination in Central Asia.</p><p>When you embark on a journey to Tashkent with our tailored packages, you'll uncover a tapestry of beautiful sights awaiting exploration. Among the notable attractions in Tashkent are Abdul Kasim Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasah, the Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan, and the IIkhom Theatre.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Departure Dates in 2024:</strong> </h3><h4>April &#8211; 10th, 17th &amp; 24th</h4><h4>May &#8211; 1st, 8th, 15th &amp; 22nd</h4><div><hr></div><h3>Detailed Itinerary</h3><p><strong>Day 1: Welcome to Tashkent</strong></p><ul><li><p>Arrival in Tashkent at 01:05.</p></li><li><p>Meet &amp; greet outside arrival hall.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to the hotel.</p></li><li><p>Overnight at the hotel.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 2: Tashkent | Charvak | Chimgan Mountains</strong></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00.</p></li><li><p>Drive to Chimgan Mountains (80 kilometers away from Tashkent).</p></li><li><p>30-minute chair lift ride to the mountain peak.</p></li><li><p>Lunch at Chimgan Mountains at 14:00.</p></li><li><p>Free time to explore Charvak Artificial Reservoir &amp; engage in activities like skiing, ice skating, snow bikes, horse riding (cost on your own), with vodka.</p></li><li><p>Transfer back to Tashkent and relax.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to an Indian Restaurant at 20:00.</p></li><li><p>Transfer back to Hotel at 22:00.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 3: Tashkent Full Day City Tour</strong></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00.</p></li><li><p>Panoramic city tour of Tashkent, including:</p><ul><li><p>Monument of Courage (1969)</p></li><li><p>Romanov Prince Duke Residence</p></li><li><p>Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi (outside only)</p></li><li><p>Memorial of Repressions Victims with traditional ornaments</p></li><li><p>Tashkent TV Tower (outside only)</p></li><li><p>Visit Hazrat Imam Complex, Old City</p></li><li><p>Tashkent Metro stations</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Lunch during sightseeing.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to an Indian restaurant for grand gala dinner with veg, non-veg snacks, free flow of vodka, beer, soft drinks &amp; world-class belly dance show program.</p></li><li><p>Transfer back to the hotel at 22:00.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 4: Samarkand Day Excursion Tour (Optional) Or Free Day at Leisure</strong></p><p><em><strong>Optional Full Day Samarkand Tour Cost(by Afrosiyob) &#8211; INR 15,900/- per person (for a minimum of 2 Passengers)</strong></em></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast at the hotel at 07:00.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to railway station. Train/bus to Samarkand (As per availability).</p></li><li><p>Arrive in Samarkand.</p></li><li><p>Visit Registan Square, Boulevard, Lions Street, Guri Emir Mausoleum, Imam Gur Emir Mausoleum, Siyaab Bazaar.</p></li><li><p>Return to Tashkent around 5 pm.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to an Indian restaurant in Tashkent for dinner.</p></li><li><p>Transfer back to hotel at 22:00.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 5: Tashkent - Shopping - Departure</strong></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00.</p></li><li><p>Check out hotel at 12:00.</p></li><li><p>Lunch at Indian restaurant at 13:00.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Samarkand Darvoza for shopping, later enjoy Magic City (A new central park at New Tashkent city).</p></li><li><p>Dinner at Indian restaurant at 20:00.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Airport at 22:00.</p></li><li><p>Board flight to Delhi at 01:05.</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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4-star hotels (<strong>Le Grande Plaza Hotel or Similar</strong>).</p></li><li><p>4 buffet breakfasts.</p></li><li><p>01 lunch at Chimgan mountain.</p></li><li><p>01 lunch in Samarkand at a local restaurant.</p></li><li><p>02 lunches at Indian restaurants.</p></li><li><p>03 dinners at Indian restaurants.</p></li><li><p>01 gala dinner with veg-non-veg snacks, vodka, beer, and soft drinks with exclusive belly dance shows (1 hour).</p></li><li><p>2 bottles of 0.5 ltr water per person per day.</p></li><li><p>A/C comfortable transport with a professional driver as per the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Professional English-Hindi speaking guide from arrival to departure in Tashkent.</p></li><li><p>Full-day trip to Charvak Lake &amp; Chimgan Mountains.</p></li><li><p>Tashkent city tour (Amir Temur Square, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Your own alcohol with no extra charge to the restaurants.</p></li><li><p>Visa (group or e-visa).</p></li><li><p>GST.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Exclusions:</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Entrance fees, tips &amp; gratuities, courier charges.</p></li><li><p>Photo &amp; video charges &amp; any personal expenses.</p></li><li><p>Any service not included in inclusions or itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Usage of mini-bar in the hotel.</p></li><li><p>No meals &amp; galas &amp; transfers to be private until specified.</p></li><li><p>Night manager.</p></li><li><p>TCS (Tax Collection at Source).</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h3>Contact details</h3><h4>Laidback Outdoor</h4><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><div><hr></div><h3>Image Gallery</h3><div class="image-gallery-embed" 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data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3e82a93e-f6ae-4705-bafc-42b7baf7f920_1614x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:924,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Hanoi to Halong Bay: An ultimate guide for your journey&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Hanoi to Halong Bay: An ultimate guide for your journey" title="Hanoi to Halong Bay: An ultimate guide for your journey" 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Renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes, and complex political past, Vietnam is a popular tourist destination. Hanoi, the capital, boasts ancient architecture and cultural sites, while Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is a bustling metropolis with modern skyscrapers. Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, the ancient town of Hoi An, and the vibrant Mekong Delta are among the country's most famous attractions.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Capital:</strong> Hanoi</p></li><li><p><strong>Currency:</strong> Vietnamese Dong</p></li><li><p><strong>Time:</strong> GMT+7</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Package Details (Group of minimum 2 pax)</strong></h3><p><strong>Travel Date: March &amp; April 2024 </strong><em><strong>(except Vietnam National days, Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese New Year)</strong></em></p><p><strong>No. of Nights:</strong> 06 nights/07 days</p><p><strong>Hotel:</strong> 3*/4*/5*</p><p><strong>Meal:</strong> Breakfast only</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Accommodation</strong></h3><p><em>3* Category</em></p><p>Hanoi</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> La Dolce Vita Hotel or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Superior</p></li></ul><p>Halong Bay</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels: </strong>Oriental Sails or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Deluxe</p></li></ul><p>Ho Chi Minh City</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Acnos Hotel or similar hotels</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Deluxe</p><p></p></li></ul><p><em>4* Category</em></p><p>Hanoi</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Sunway Hanoi Hotel or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Superior</p></li></ul><p>Halong Bay</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Starlight cruises or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Deluxe</p></li></ul><p>Ho Chi Minh City</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel or similar hotels</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Deluxe</p><p></p></li></ul><p><em>5* Category</em></p><p>Hanoi</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Deluxe</p></li></ul><p>Halong Bay</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels: </strong>La Regina Legend cruises or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type: </strong>Princess Suite</p></li></ul><p>Ho Chi Minh City</p><ul><li><p><strong>Hotels:</strong> Grand Saigon Hotel or similar</p></li><li><p><strong>Room Type:</strong> Princess Deluxe</p></li></ul><p><em>No Rooms on hold. Room&#8217;s availability depends on the time of booking.</em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Package Price Per Person </strong></h3><p><strong>(Based on Twin Sharing and Excluding Domestic or International Flights)</strong></p><p><strong>3* Category</strong> | 2-3 pax: 66,499/- | 4-5 pax: 58,499/- | 6-7 pax: 53,499/- | 8-9 pax: 51,499/-</p><p><strong>4* Category</strong> | 2-3 pax: 73,499/- | 4-5 pax: 64,499/- | 6-7 pax: 59,499/- | 8-9 pax: 57,499/-</p><p><strong>5* Category</strong> | 2-3 pax: 87,499/- | 4-5 pax: 78,499/- | 6-7 pax: 74,499/- | 8-9 pax: 72,499/-</p><p><em><strong>GST &amp; TCS WILL BE EXTRA ON TOTAL INVOICE.</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Inclusions</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room</p></li><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>English speaking guides</p></li><li><p>Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entrance fees for mentioned visits</p></li><li><p>A bottle of mineral water per day tour</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Exclusions</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Other meals than mentioned</p></li><li><p>Other services than mentioned</p></li><li><p>Laundry, telephone calls, and expenditure of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Tips, travel insurance, international and domestic flight tickets</p></li><li><p>Compulsory tipping USD 3/pax/day</p></li><li><p><strong>Remittance Charges will be applicable</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>TCS as per government rule</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>GST</strong></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!q098!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe51d771f-0114-410c-b870-cde131c364b6_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up (car &amp; driver only) from the airport and transferred to a hotel. Check-in time is 14:00.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Hanoi.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 2: HANOI FULL-DAY CITY TOUR (Breakfast)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Depart from your hotel to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, House On Stilt, and One Pillar Pagoda) and the Tran Quoc Pagoda.</p></li><li><p>Continue to the Temple of Literature, the first University in Vietnam dating back to the 16th century.</p></li><li><p>In the afternoon, enjoy a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, providing another fascinating insight into the city's character and history.</p></li><li><p>Visit Dong Xuan Market with its bustling stalls and brisk trading of day-to-day local goods.</p></li><li><p>Finish the day with a traditional water puppet show.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Hanoi.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 03: HANOI &#8211; HALONG BAY &#8211; SEAT IN COACH TOUR (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)</strong></p><ul><li><p>This morning, depart (shuttle bus arranged by the cruise company) for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p></li><li><p>After breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi, head to Ha Long Bay. Around 12:00, arrive at the jetty in Halong City and proceed with check-in formalities.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy visits and/or activities on the boat or relax on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.</p></li><li><p>Overnight on a boat in Halong Bay.</p></li><li><p>Note: This tour may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 04: HALONG BAY &#8211; HANOI &#8211; FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B/BRUNCH)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Enjoy your morning in the middle of the bay as the sun rises. Breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while cruising through the magnificent rock formations.</p></li><li><p>Disembark and transfer (shuttle bus arranged by the cruise company) back to Hanoi.</p></li><li><p>Arrive in the afternoon and transfer (car &amp; driver only) to Hanoi airport for your departure flight.</p></li><li><p>Arrive in Ho Chi Minh city airport, welcome by our car driver, then transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 05: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; CU CHI TUNNELS &#8211; CITY TOUR (Breakfast)</strong></p><ul><li><p>In the morning, visit the famous Cu Chi, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters.</p></li><li><p>In the afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, the former palace of President Thieu and his predecessors.</p></li><li><p>Explore the Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and finish with a visit &amp; shopping at Ben Thanh market.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; MY THO &#8211; HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Have breakfast at the hotel, then depart from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta.</p></li><li><p>Take a leisurely boat ride along the river, visit Tortoise islet, and enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of water coconut trees.</p></li><li><p>Visit a family business, taste delicious coconut candy, and observe pastoral life in the fruit plantation and village.</p></li><li><p>Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p></li></ul><p><strong>DAY 07: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; DEPARTURE (Breakfast)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast at the hotel. Free time at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.</p></li></ul><p>We hope you have a fantastic trip!</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Important Information</strong></h3><p><strong>Child Policy:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Children age 0-4 years old: Free of charge</p><ul><li><p>Sharing bed with parents</p></li><li><p>Extra bed in parent&#8217;s room: 30 % of Adult price</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Children age 5-6 years old: 30% of Adult price</p><ul><li><p>Extra bed in parent&#8217;s room: 50% of Adult price</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Children age 7-11 years old: 50% of Adult price</p><ul><li><p>Extra bed in parent&#8217;s room: 70% of Adult price</p></li></ul></li><li><p>From 12 years old up: Not allowed</p><ul><li><p>Full charge as adult price</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Cancellation Policy:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Within 14 to 28 days: 25% cancellation of the total invoice value.</p></li><li><p>Within 07 to 13 days: 50% cancellation of the total invoice value.</p></li><li><p>Within 01 to 07 days: 100% cancellation of the total invoice value.</p></li><li><p>Shows &amp; early departures: 100% cancellation of the total value of the invoice value.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Important Notes:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.</p></li><li><p>Rooms at hotels are available only from 14:00 on the arrival day till 12:00 on the departure day. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.</p></li><li><p>All the above services &amp; tours have yet to be booked before we receive your confirmation to do so.</p></li><li><p>If one or some proposed services are not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar services to avoid changes to the program.</p></li><li><p>This price is not valid for peak season: Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese New Year, Vietnam National days, Vietnam Festive days.</p></li><li><p>Airport pick-up/see-off with car &amp; driver only.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to/from Halong Bay by shuttle bus by Cruise Company. No escorted guide from Hanoi to Halong Bay. English speaking guide is available on the boat.</p></li><li><p>Compulsory tipping: USD 3/pax/day.</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg" width="1456" height="977" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:977,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A guide to Ho Chi Minh City for digital nomads - 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Rajaji National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uttarakhand, India]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/on-the-leopards-trail-rajaji-national</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/on-the-leopards-trail-rajaji-national</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:51:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9daef7d7-e613-47e7-a539-39e9f63ea87e_1599x1066.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Dates: January 19-21, 2024 (2 nights / 3 days)</h4><h4>Location: Sunderpur, U.P. (10 minute drive from gate of Rajaji National Park.</h4><h4>Other attractions: Close proximity to Haridwar (9 km), Rishikesh (17 km), Dehradun (38 km), Mussoorie (68 km)</h4><div><hr></div><h4>Details:</h4><p>Discover the untamed beauty of Rajaji National Park on our all-inclusive wildlife tour  spanning 2 nights and 3 days. Your adventure will include comfortable accommodations, all meals, and not one, but <strong>two</strong> safaris per day <strong>(4 safaris in total)</strong> - a thrilling morning and afternoon escapade.</p><p>As you embark on this journey, we&#8217;ll also ensure your comfort with refreshments during the safaris and delightful evening snacks. Our offer is designed for pairs, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 individuals, at just <strong>&#8377;14,998</strong> per person.</p><p>The magic of Rajaji National Park lies in its incredible wildlife sightings. Be prepared to encounter Asiatic Elephants, Jungle Cats, the majestic Indian Leopard, elusive Sloth Bears, and, if luck smiles upon you, the awe-inspiring Bengal Tiger, among other captivating creatures.</p><p>This national park is conveniently located a mere 3.5-hour drive from Delhi, with easy access to other prominent Uttarakhand tourist attractions. What sets us apart is our commitment to exclusivity. Unlike more crowded destinations like Jim Corbett or Ranthambore, Rajaji remains an untouched gem, offering you a more intimate and serene experience.</p><p>Our exceptional rates on safaris and a private farmhouse homestay, just 10 minutes away from the National Park, provide the perfect leisurely backdrop when you&#8217;re not on a safari. Whether you&#8217;re planning a family adventure or a getaway with friends, the winter months promise some of the most remarkable wildlife sightings.</p><p>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to make lasting memories in the lap of nature. We look forward to welcoming you to our exclusive wildlife tour in Rajaji&nbsp;National&nbsp;Park.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Itinerary</h4><p><strong>Day 1:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>12:00 pm:</strong> Arrival at Farm Stay</p></li><li><p><strong>1:00 pm:</strong> Lunch</p></li><li><p><strong>1:40 pm:</strong> Depart for the safari gate</p></li><li><p><strong>2:00 pm - 5:00 pm:</strong> Safari</p></li><li><p><strong>5:30 pm:</strong> Return to Farm Stay</p></li><li><p><strong>Evening:</strong> Chill-out time with bonfire and refreshments</p></li><li><p><strong>Dinner:</strong> 8:00 pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 2:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>6:00 am:</strong> Morning tea/coffee at Farm Stay</p></li><li><p><strong>6:40 am:</strong> Depart for the safari gate</p></li><li><p><strong>7:00 am - 10:30 am:</strong> Safari</p></li><li><p><strong>10:30 am:</strong> Return to Farm Stay for breakfast</p></li><li><p><strong>Relax and unwind</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>1:00 pm:</strong> Lunch</p></li><li><p><strong>1:40 pm:</strong> Depart for the safari gate</p></li><li><p><strong>2:00 pm - 5:00 pm:</strong> Safari</p></li><li><p><strong>5:30 pm:</strong> Return to Farm Stay</p></li><li><p><strong>Evening:</strong> Chill-out time with bonfire and refreshments</p></li><li><p><strong>Dinner:</strong> 8:00 pm</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 3:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>6:00 am:</strong> Morning tea/coffee at Farm Stay</p></li><li><p><strong>6:40 am:</strong> Depart for the safari gate</p></li><li><p><strong>7:00 am - 10:30 am:</strong> Safari</p></li><li><p><strong>10:30 am:</strong> Return to Farm Stay for breakfast</p></li><li><p><strong>Goodbyes and see you for the next trip</strong></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/63ce095b-326d-4f50-b00d-9b2fbc4d29bd_1600x800.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/webp&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5dbda280-f42b-404d-ad23-34e024b8147c_800x600.webp&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9b1100e3-c0da-453c-8496-853f8ac91e6a_1600x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ba2fbd99-57c6-443a-b2f0-f8a32cce62ed_1599x1066.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a447ada6-4ce0-47c5-ad98-b64227b25cde_1599x1066.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a0147bf7-f80a-4916-a269-d8ddba1cc0b3_1599x1066.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9a8bfc94-5d62-420c-9c35-6c1b9cf7f32d_1456x964.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f9504717-0fa9-4d06-846c-c6ee9fbbc45f_1366x645.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d047d929-eafa-45b4-8203-4b985750953e_1600x1200.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de75254f-6632-4b70-b245-0779533ce46f_1600x1200.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1fc57cd5-bad7-41e1-ac82-2b3698508d49_1456x474.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><h4>Package Cost: <strong>&#8377;14,998 per person (double sharing) including all taxes.</strong></h4><div><hr></div><h4>Contact:</h4><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/on-the-leopards-trail-rajaji-national?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/on-the-leopards-trail-rajaji-national?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey - The Center of the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/turkey-the-center-of-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/turkey-the-center-of-the-world</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;16 Best Hotels in Istanbul. Hotels from $18/night - KAYAK&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="16 Best Hotels in Istanbul. Hotels from $18/night - KAYAK" title="16 Best Hotels in Istanbul. Hotels from $18/night - KAYAK" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ND8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F892db413-99ce-498c-9822-4ab12acffd62_1200x630.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Dates: November 17-24, 2023 (7 nights / 8 days)</h3><div><hr></div><h4>Introduction</h4><p>Turkey is a country with a rich history, diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes, and a wide range of attractions. Here are several compelling reasons why one should consider visiting Turkey:</p><ol><li><p><strong>Historical Sites</strong>: Turkey is home to some of the world's most iconic historical sites, including the ancient city of Ephesus, the rock sites of Cappadocia, and the historic areas of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). These sites offer a glimpse into the country's rich past, spanning numerous civilizations, from the Hittites and Romans to the Byzantines and Ottomans.</p></li><li><p><strong>Unique Landscapes</strong>: Turkey boasts diverse landscapes, from the surreal rock formations of Cappadocia to the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale. You can also explore pristine beaches along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, rugged mountains, and lush valleys.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cultural Diversity</strong>: Turkey is a melting pot of cultures, influenced by Europe and Asia. You can experience this fusion in its cuisine, architecture, and daily life. The country is known for its vibrant bazaars, where you can shop for local crafts and indulge in delicious street food.</p></li><li><p><strong>Istanbul</strong>: The city of Istanbul alone is a reason to visit Turkey. Straddling two continents, Europe and Asia, Istanbul offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western culture. Its historic sites, such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, are must-see attractions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Hospitality</strong>: Turkish people are known for their warmth and hospitality. Visitors often find themselves welcomed with open arms and invited to share a cup of tea or coffee with locals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cuisine</strong>: Turkish cuisine is renowned worldwide for its delicious flavors and diverse dishes. Don't miss the opportunity to savor kebabs, baklava, Turkish delight, and the famous Turkish breakfast spread.</p></li><li><p><strong>Adventure Activities</strong>: Turkey offers various adventure activities, including hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, hiking in the Taurus Mountains, and paragliding along the Turquoise Coast.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ancient Ruins</strong>: In addition to Ephesus, Turkey is home to other ancient ruins like Troy, Hierapolis, and Aphrodisias, which offer fascinating insights into the past.</p></li><li><p><strong>Turkish Baths</strong>: Experience the relaxation and rejuvenation of a traditional Turkish bath (hamam). It's not just a cleansing ritual but also a cultural experience.</p></li><li><p><strong>Affordability</strong>: Turkey can be a relatively affordable travel destination compared to many European countries, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rich Art and Culture</strong>: Turkey has a thriving arts scene, with museums, galleries, and festivals celebrating both traditional and contemporary Turkish art and culture.</p></li><li><p><strong>Diverse Festivals</strong>: Throughout the year, Turkey hosts numerous festivals celebrating music, food, and cultural traditions, providing visitors with unique experiences.</p></li><li><p><strong>Natural Wonders</strong>: Explore the beauty of places like the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, the stunning beaches of Antalya, and the lush landscapes of the Black Sea region.</p></li></ol><p>In summary, Turkey offers a diverse range of experiences for travelers, from history and culture to natural beauty and adventure. Whether you're interested in exploring ancient civilizations, enjoying delicious cuisine, or simply relaxing on beautiful beaches, Turkey has something to offer every type of traveler.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg" width="1456" height="971" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:971,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul - Visit an Iconic UNESCO Mosque  &#8211; Go Guides&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul - Visit an Iconic UNESCO Mosque  &#8211; Go Guides" title="Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul - Visit an Iconic UNESCO Mosque  &#8211; Go Guides" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!blP4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2867eec4-97f4-43ad-a8bd-9631a88ede24_1600x1067.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Blue Mosque - interior</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Detailed Itinerary</h4><p><strong>Day 1 (November 17): Istanbul Arrival</strong></p><ul><li><p>Arrive at Istanbul Airport.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Metropolitan Hotels Taksim 4* for check-in.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Istanbul.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 2 (November 18): Istanbul Classic Tour</strong></p><ul><li><p>Full-day guided tour of Istanbul's classic attractions, including the Sultanahmet Area, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Istanbul.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 3 (November 19): Bosphorus Cruise</strong></p><ul><li><p>Half-day afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour with a guide. This tour includes a local ferry ride. Meal extra.</p></li><li><p>Free time to explore Istanbul.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Istanbul.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 4 (November 20): Istanbul to Cappadocia</strong></p><ul><li><p>Check-out from the hotel.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Istanbul Airport for a flight to Kayseri Airport.</p></li><li><p>Arrival in Kayseri and transfer to Tekkaya Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Cappadocia.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 5 (November 21): Cappadocia Tour</strong></p><ul><li><p>Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour (additional cost).</p></li><li><p>Full-day guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, lunch at a local restaurant, Esentepe, Uchisar Castle, and the Goreme Open Air Museum.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Cappadocia.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 6 (November 22): Cappadocia to Antalya</strong></p><ul><li><p>Check-out from the hotel.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Kayseri Airport for a flight to Antalya Airport.</p></li><li><p>Arrival in Antalya and transfer to Best Western Plus Khan Hotel.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Antalya.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 7 (November 23): Antalya City and Waterfall Tour</strong></p><ul><li><p>Full-day guided tour of Antalya, including the Old City (Marina), Clock Tower, Hadrian&#8217;s Gate, Broken Minaret, H&#305;d&#305;rl&#305;k Tower, and a visit to Duden Waterfalls.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy local lunch.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Antalya.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 8 (November 24): Departure</strong></p><ul><li><p>Check-out from the hotel.</p></li><li><p>Transfer to Antalya Airport for your departure.</p></li></ul><p>This itinerary offers a mix of historical and cultural experiences in Istanbul, the unique landscapes of Cappadocia, and the coastal beauty of Antalya. It includes guided tours to some of Turkey's most famous sites and the option to take a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, which is a popular and unforgettable experience in the region.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CsbL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8526670f-76c0-4033-a949-0e0934d2a112_1254x836.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CsbL!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8526670f-76c0-4033-a949-0e0934d2a112_1254x836.jpeg 424w, 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coach.</p></li><li><p>Professional English-speaking tour guides.</p></li><li><p>Hotel room taxes and city tax.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Package Exclusions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Visa </p></li><li><p>International flights to and from Turkey.</p></li><li><p>Domestic flights within Turkey (Istanbul to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Antalya, and Antalya to Istanbul).</p></li><li><p>GST of 5% extra on the total invoice.</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PKlu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe8a9b354-66e5-4899-b977-6d4bfa6b2d81_1112x626.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Additionally, if you prefer a different category of hotels, there might be an additional cost.</p><p>It's essential to confirm flight availability and prices, as they are not included in the land package cost. Make sure to check the latest travel advisories and entry requirements for Turkey before your trip, as these can change. 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GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8EVl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd4e70b17-15ed-4360-af9a-e5967385454a_985x484.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8EVl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd4e70b17-15ed-4360-af9a-e5967385454a_985x484.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8EVl!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd4e70b17-15ed-4360-af9a-e5967385454a_985x484.png 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Season: October 2023 - March 2024</h3><div><hr></div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Chidambara Vilas is a remarkable heritage hotel in Chettinad, situated in the historical city of Pudukkottai. The hotel is located in a 110-year-old Chettinad heritage home built by the renowned Krishnappa Chettiar Dynasty. Today, the property has been restored and is managed by the Sangam Group. This heritage Chettinad Mansion offers a glimpse into the opulent Chettinad lifestyle of the 20th century, combining historical charm with modern luxury amenities.</p><p>The Chettiar homes are a significant symbol of the Chettinad era, and Chidambara Vilas embraces this heritage. The hotel's design incorporates vintage elements like the famous 'Athangudi' tiles, wooden paneling, Burmese beamed roofing, Belgium mirrors, chandeliers from Daman and Diu, French clocks, and Italian tiles, among others. These elements reflect the culture, heritage, and lavishness of the Chettiar dynasty, creating an immersive experience that transports guests to a bygone era.</p><p>Notably, Chidambara Vilas received the NDTV Design and Architecture Award in 2014, highlighting its exceptional design and architectural significance.</p><p>The hotel's location is about a 90-minute drive from Madurai Airport and approximately 7 hours by road from Bangalore. With 25 rooms and banquet spaces for special events, Chidambara Vilas offers both accommodation and event hosting services.</p><p>Overall, Chidambara Vilas seems to be a unique and charming destination for travelers looking to experience the rich heritage and luxury of Chettinad as well as their delicious cuisine in a beautifully restored historic setting.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Itinerary</h3><p>Land in Madurai</p><p><strong>Day 1</strong></p><ul><li><p>Arrival and check in at the hotel with traditional welcome with refreshments</p></li><li><p>Guests have lunch at the experiential leaf dining restaurant</p></li><li><p>Rest for a few hours</p></li><li><p>Guests can join the evening Puja and be taken for a visit around the mansion where they will be given a guided tour of the mansion and the history of the family that created it. They can check out the&nbsp;Raja Ravi Varma oleographs which is available at the resort.</p></li><li><p>Heritage Village Walk -&nbsp;Step out after tea for a guided walk around the village where the guide will explain the history of the Pudkottai area</p></li><li><p>Guests can enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the Fine Dining restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chettiars also played host to British visitors from the time of the Raj, and a similar setting is recreated for dining at Chidambara Vilas, through the use of vintage lighting, cutlery and ornate furniture. The pillared columns, ornate lighting, woodwork and the double height ceilings bring back the ambience of British era luxury, creating a perfect setting for savouring the Chettinad cuisine</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 2</strong></p><ul><li><p>Chettinad Breakfast at the Interactive Kitchen.&nbsp;Chidambara Vilas provides a rare glimpse into the traditional Chettiar Kitchen through the interactive kitchen concept where local chefs cook Chettinad food with locally sourced ingredients and traditional techniques. Visitors can interact with the chefs through a translator to learn about the origins of this world famous cuisine. The open kitchen allows visitors to try their hand at traditional techniques that bring an added dimension to the flavours and textures that are found nowhere else. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the traditional Chettiar kitchen and savour the unique dishes that it has to offer</p></li><li><p>Visit to the Clan Temples in the first half&nbsp; -Pilayarpatti, Vairavanpatti, Iranikovil, Soorakudi</p></li><li><p>Lunch at &#8220;The Bangala&#8221;&nbsp;(Extra from the package)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Visit to the mansions of Kanadukathan Village -&nbsp;Kanadukathan is home to the historic Chettiar mansions, which were built in the early 1900s by a group of wealthy merchant families native to this part of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;The Chettiars&#8217; successful business ventures as merchants funded these impressive structures</p></li><li><p>Visit to Saree Weaving Centre</p></li><li><p>Karaikudi Antique Market&nbsp;- Around Muneeswaran Kovil Street with its many lanes, you will find Karaikudi&#8217;s best-kept secret &#8211; it&#8217;s around 18 shops selling a mind-blowing array of antiques. These antique shops can throw up some real gems in the form of antique clocks, snuffboxes, furniture, brassware, wooden spice boxes, imported enamel kitchenware, antique locks, mirrors, over-sized radios, table fans, photo frames, etc. The list is literally endless and time spent puttering around these shops is never enough for the avid antique shopper! You will find things here that are from as far away as Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium, England and even Czechoslovakia. Sadly, most of the items come from the abandoned majestic mansions that are slowly going to ruins.</p></li><li><p>Thirumayam Fort -&nbsp;Thirumayam Fort is often called as Oomayan Kottai. It is representative of history which dates back at least 300 years. Constructed by the Raja of Ramnad, Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi, this fort was an important stronghold in the Polygar Wars. Located on rugged rocks on the Pudukottai road in Tamil Nadu, the Fort has three entrances in three directions. Each of these entrance is dedicated to Hanuman, Sakthi, Ganapathi and Karuppar. Enjoy as you visit the aesthetics and architectural brilliance of the fort</p></li><li><p>Athangudi Tile Making Factory -Athangudi has become one of the most enterprising villages in Karaikudi where tile making has become the most distinctive local art. Tile making in Athangudi was a derivative of the affinity of the Chettiars who imported expensive and great-looking tiles from foreign countries, especially European countries.&nbsp; The Athangudi tile factory is the place where you can observe the famous tiles are being made. Witnessing the same, you will have all the answers you need to convince yourself why the tiles are the best. With over 200 years of experience, the factory still boasts as one of the best places where the local craft is its best form</p></li><li><p>&nbsp;Athangudi Palace&nbsp;- Though there are over a thousand of these huge mansions lining the streets of the Chettinad region, one of the most famous is the Athangudi mansion. With over a hundred rooms, it&#8217;s also known as the Athangudi glass palace due to the rows of Belgium mirrors lining its central hall. The sheer grandeur of this mansion will take your breath away with its mind-boggling beauty. It has an eye-catching highly-ornate ceiling lined with magnificent tiles with patterns that appear to pop out of them</p></li><li><p>Dinner by the poolside&nbsp;with a dance performance (Bharatnatyam)* on extra charge</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 3</strong></p><ul><li><p>Interactive Chettinad Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Leave the hotel in the morning after breakfast around 10:30 am and drive to Madurai&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Visit&nbsp;Meenakshi Amman Temple.&nbsp;Dedicated to Parvati (known as Meenakshi) and Shiva (addressed as Sundareswarar here), this temple is one of the most revered ones for Tamilian Hindus&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Visit to the Madurai Market&nbsp;and return to Chidambara Vilas</p></li><li><p>Dinner at our fine dining restaurant</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 4</strong></p><ul><li><p>Interactive Chettinad Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Experience an authentic Chettinad Cooking Class&nbsp;and learn Chettinad delicacies while guests build up an apetite for lunch</p></li><li><p>Experiential Lunch&nbsp;&#8211; &#8220;The Chettiar Feast&#8221;&nbsp;The process of dining is an experience in itself and the staff at Chidambara Vilas are at hand to guide you on the traditional method of partaking the meal, including how the various dishes are traditionally paired with each other for the best experience. It is also encouraged to eat with the hand as is the custom, and the staff themselves dress in the traditional &#8220;mundu veshti&#8221; when serving at the Lunch hall</p></li><li><p>At Chidambara Vilas, you can truly experience the combination of historical settings, traditional presentation and authentic flavours to understand the best of what this world famous cuisine has to offer</p></li><li><p>Departure&nbsp;and drop to Madurai or Back to Bangalore</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h3>Package Cost (in INR including taxes)</h3><p>                          <strong>Single             Double</strong></p><p><strong>CPAI</strong>                14000               15500</p><p><strong>MAPAI</strong>            15500               17000</p><p><strong>APAI </strong>               17500               19000</p><p>These rates include select activities like Tour of the Mansion, Heritage Village Walk and Cooking demonstration of Chettinad delights.&nbsp;</p><p>CPAI - Breakfast only | MAPAI - Breakfast + Lunch or Dinner | APAI - All meals</p><div><hr></div><h3>Extras</h3><p>The cost for lunch at Bangala is approximately INR 2000 per person.</p><p>The cost for transportation is</p><p>- INR 6000 for pick up and drop from Madurai</p><p>- INR 4000 for pick up and drop from Trichy</p><p>- INR 5000 per day for the full day of sightseeing with guide</p><p>- INR 2500 per day for half&nbsp;day of sightseeing with guide</p><div><hr></div><h3>Gallery</h3><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d56598f4-440f-4c8f-ae58-ce83783ef91e_646x775.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fab38665-3d44-4497-9df8-099c75fae513_1369x736.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b1a320f6-dc2b-4e51-bf3d-1fff1a80ef4f_1417x730.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/75f60f45-110f-4846-abec-23f70a8a62d2_1387x694.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/18bd5fe9-f905-4571-b92f-df425167ee6e_1471x631.png&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3c7de738-f8b6-42e2-9057-4710d485807e_1063x798.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/29e87a4b-cb6b-4ac4-bcf7-0b7485672a0e_1456x964.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><h3>Contact:</h3><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/an-immersive-tour-of-chettinad?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Brief Itinerary</h3><p>Day 1 - Arrival in Srinagar. Taxi to Pahalgam. Overnight in hotel</p><p>Day 2 - Short drive from Pahalgam to starting point. Trek to Tulian Valley via Baisaran (mini Switzerland)</p><p>Day 3 - Trek from Tulian Valley to Tulian Lake. Back to Tulian Valley</p><p>Day 4 - Trek from Tulian Valley to Pahalgam via Baisaran. Head to Srinagar for departure</p><div><hr></div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Tulian Lake in Pahalgam is indeed a breathtaking destination nestled between the Pir Panjal and Zanskar mountain ranges. Its altitude (3684 metres), frozen winters, and unique shape make it a remarkable spot to explore. The vivid contrast between the lake&#8217;s water and the surrounding snow-capped peaks adds to its allure. It&#8217;s a must visit for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. </p><p>Our team consists of local Kashmiri friends who have done this trek numerous times. They will take care of all your needs with warm smiles and great stories that not only nourish your body but your soul as well. And you get an unlimited supply of Kehwah (Kahwah).</p><div><hr></div><h3>Detailed Itinerary</h3><p><strong>Day 01: </strong></p><p>Arrival in Srinagar. Taxi to Pahalgam. Attend orientation and overnight in hotel.</p><p><strong>Day 02:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>07:00 AM:</strong> The day begins with a meet and greet session, a great way to start the trek by connecting with your fellow trekkers and guides.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start of Trek to Baisaran:</strong> You'll set off on your trek from Pahalgam to Baisaran early in the morning. The trek starts with a journey through lush green meadows and grazing lands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Trekking towards Tulian Lake via Kanimarg:</strong> The trek is described as having a moderate difficulty level. As you continue, the landscape transitions to a denser forest with tall trees that filter the sunlight.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rest at Kanimarg:</strong> Kanimarg serves as the first resting spot. It's a chance to take a breather, rest, and replenish your energy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Move towards Tulian Valley:</strong> After the rest, you'll continue through the steep terrain of the forest, progressing towards Tulian Valley.</p></li><li><p><strong>Camp Setup:</strong> You will pitch your camp at Tulian Valley for an overnight stay, surrounded by the serene beauty of the valley and the Lidder river.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 03:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Morning:</strong> After breakfast, your day begins with a trek from Tulian Valley to Tulian Lake. The journey is expected to take around two to three hours.</p></li><li><p><strong>Exploring Tulian Lake:</strong> You'll spend quality time at Tulian Lake, enjoying the tranquil surroundings and the natural beauty of the area.</p></li><li><p><strong>Return to Campsite:</strong> After your time at Tulian Lake, you'll trek back to the campsite at Tulian Valley. Lunch will be at the campsite.</p></li><li><p><strong>Evening:</strong> The evening brings a cozy bonfire at the campsite, offering a warm and relaxing atmosphere.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Day 04:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Descending from Tulian Valley:</strong> After breakfast, you'll start your descent from Tulian Valley back to Pahalgam. The memories of your trek will be with you as you embark on the journey.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revisiting Kanimarg and Baisaran:</strong> You'll follow the same route you took on the way up. This means you'll pass through Kanimarg and the beautiful Baisaran area.</p></li><li><p><strong>Return to Pahalgam:</strong> Your trek concludes as you arrive in Pahalgam town. The estimated arrival time is around 2 pm.</p></li><li><p><strong>End of Trekking Experience:</strong> With this, your memorable trekking adventure comes to an end.</p></li></ul><p>This itinerary is well-structured, providing a balanced mix of trekking, exploring, resting, and enjoying the natural surroundings. The progression from Pahalgam to Baisaran, then to Tulian Valley and Tulian Lake, and finally back to Pahalgam offers a fulfilling and complete experience of the region's beauty. Remember to stay hydrated, carry necessary supplies, and enjoy every moment of this incredible journey!</p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/aa03afac-b4d9-4446-aba0-7f4704b5bf55_4032x3024.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bdec18e7-90b6-4f7e-b667-d61e3a0fd323_4032x3024.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0c64ba8d-583d-4f2a-b11d-86925055e287_609x939.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1a3cda34-7b70-47c5-b6e9-04aacbfdf334_768x1024.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/364a0f20-0e06-43c1-8a70-62dd24f74bb1_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><div><hr></div><p><strong>Inclusions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>First night stay in a beautiful boutique hotel (accommodation on twin sharing basis)</p></li><li><p>Round trip transportation from Pahalgam to starting point (and back)</p></li><li><p>Food during transit and nutritious / wholesome meals during the trek</p></li><li><p>All entry fees and guide charges</p></li><li><p>Accommodation during the trek</p></li><li><p>Permits and camping charges</p></li><li><p>All technical and common equipment (tents etc.)</p></li><li><p>First aid and medical kit</p></li><li><p>Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in advanced mountaineering)</p></li><li><p>Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules</p></li></ul><p><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Flight/Train/Road transport to Srinagar</p></li><li><p>Transportation to Pahalgam</p></li><li><p>Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic drinks, etc.</p></li><li><p>Any kind of insurance</p></li><li><p>Any claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/road blockage</p></li><li><p>Anything apart from the inclusions</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h3>Package Cost: INR 21,750 per pax (min 4 pax per group)</h3><p>GST 5% of package cost.</p><p><em><strong>Please Note: We are not a trekking company but an outdoor adventure company that collaborates with the most reputed vendors to create these experiences. Our curated efforts have resulted in meaningful relationships and has helped build a diverse community of like minded individuals. We encourage you to join us and see for yourselves. It will be nothing less than an adventure of a lifetime!</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Payment Schedule:</strong></h3><p>100% of the tour cost to be given to confirm booking. </p><p><strong>CANCELLATION POLICY</strong>: Cancellations made beyond 15 days will qualify for a full refund after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows: &#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled 2 - 1 weeks prior to the trip &#8226; 100% Cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><div><hr></div><h3>Contact:</h3><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor </strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia </strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/tulian-lake-trek?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/tulian-lake-trek?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambodia + Vietnam (Siem Reap | Ho Chi Minh)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tours operating from September and October 2023]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/cambodia-vietnam-siem-reap-ho-chi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/cambodia-vietnam-siem-reap-ho-chi</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>7 nights / 8 days - September &amp; October 2023</h4><h3><strong>Brief Itinerary:</strong></h3><p><strong>DAY 1:</strong> SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (D)</p><p><strong>DAY 2:</strong> SIEM REAP &#8211; ANGKOR WAT (B,D)</p><p><strong>DAY 3:</strong> SIEM REAP &#8211; FLOATING VILLAGE (B,D)</p><p><strong>DAY 4:</strong> SIEM REAP &#8211; HO CHI MINH CITY (B,D)</p><p><strong>DAY 5:</strong> HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; MEKONG  RIVER DELTA (B,D)</p><p><strong>DAY 6:</strong> HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; CU CHI TUNNEL (B,D)</p><p><strong>DAY 7:</strong> HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; DEPARTURE (B)</p><div><hr></div><h3>Detailed Itinerary</h3><h3>CAMBODIA</h3><p><strong>DAY 1: SIEM REAP ARRIVAL (D)</strong></p><p>Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our tour guide in Siem Reap. Transfer to city center for hotel check in (check-in time is 14:00, if the room is available you may check in early otherwise leave your luggage at hotel and begin exploring. Life begins early here). Visit <strong>Wat Thmei (Killing Fields)</strong>. This boasts a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are remains of soldiers who died on a battlefield nearby. Come back to visit the "<strong>Les Artisans d'Angkor &#8211; Chantiers Ecole</strong>" -the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. After a short rest we will have a welcome dinner with Apsara, a traditional Khmer dance - which is not merely a dance but tells a story. Overnight in Siem Reap.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png" width="926" height="575" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:575,&quot;width&quot;:926,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Apsara Dance Performance | N.D.M Investment &amp; Tourism Co.,Ltd&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Apsara Dance Performance | N.D.M Investment &amp; Tourism Co.,Ltd" title="Apsara Dance Performance | N.D.M Investment &amp; Tourism Co.,Ltd" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ahI4!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9fb74b85-f67d-49c0-80d8-0013d50a263f_926x575.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 2: SIEM REAP &#8211; ANGKOR WAT (B,D)</strong></p><p>After breakfast, explore the <strong>South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor</strong>. This is 3 km long, double walled that moated the royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire. The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion over a century. Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon - huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas - impressive rite and sandstone pyramid. Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved demons and other mythological beings. Lastly you will visit <strong>Ta Prohm temple</strong> which is a combination of human ingenuity and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries.</p><p>In the afternoon you will visit the <strong>Angkor Wat temple</strong>. The founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who ruled Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century dedicated to the Hindu God <strong>Vishnu</strong>. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, and ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction. Then visit <strong>Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view</strong>. Have dinner and enjoy the bars and pubs at Angkor night market. Overnight in Siem Reap.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg" width="1000" height="672" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:672,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Angkor Wat at Sunrise and Other Unforgettable Sights on an Asian Vacation |  Goway&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Angkor Wat at Sunrise and Other Unforgettable Sights on an Asian Vacation |  Goway" title="Angkor Wat at Sunrise and Other Unforgettable Sights on an Asian Vacation |  Goway" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FOtv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6100506-cbf3-4be3-95b3-ab1c6fae0246_1000x672.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 3: SIEM REAP &#8211; FLOATING VILLAGE (B,D)</strong></p><p>After breakfast visit the <strong>Floating Villages</strong> - located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap - the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia. Here you&#8217;ll see plenty of examples of the Khmer way of life. Then visit <strong>Wat Bo</strong> founded in the 18th century; a highly respected pagoda containing very unique wall paintings of the Reamker (<strong>Ramayana</strong>) that are said to be late 19th century.</p><p>In the afternoon visit <strong>West Baray Big Pond</strong>. A &#8220;baray&#8221; is a water reservoir built by the ancient Khmer people. We continue to one of the city&#8217;s lively open markets - <strong>Psar Chars</strong>, also known as the &#8220;Old Market&#8221;, where anything and everything is for sale. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gNnH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1ddd0919-c924-4119-b0ad-a945b40112a7_2000x1259.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gNnH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1ddd0919-c924-4119-b0ad-a945b40112a7_2000x1259.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gNnH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1ddd0919-c924-4119-b0ad-a945b40112a7_2000x1259.jpeg 848w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 4: SIEM REAP &#8211; HO CHI MINH CITY (B,D)</strong></p><p>Breakfast at hotel, free leisure time until its time transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.</p><h3>VIETNAM</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg" width="1456" height="977" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:977,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A guide to Ho Chi Minh City for digital nomads - Lonely Planet&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A guide to Ho Chi Minh City for digital nomads - Lonely Planet" title="A guide to Ho Chi Minh City for digital nomads - Lonely Planet" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9vDI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2ed83eda-e1cb-4891-974d-502a3a3b60e3_2500x1678.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat Airport, we will transfer to city center for  check-in (early, if room is available).</p><p>In the afternoon, we will visit&nbsp;<strong>Independence Palace,</strong>&nbsp;also known at the Reunification palace that was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.&nbsp;Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>Notre Dame Cathedral,&nbsp;</strong>the historic&nbsp;<strong>Central Post Office, f</strong>ollowed by the remarkable sites of the city such as <strong>Opera House</strong>, <strong>City Hall</strong>, and <strong>Ben Thanh Market</strong>.</p><p>Have dinner at an Indian Restaurant and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KV3u!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg" width="1174" height="705" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/32aca1a5-b73c-4271-a846-d808727c276c_1174x705.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:705,&quot;width&quot;:1174,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral among world's most beautiful: US news site - 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We begin our boat trip on the Tien River, where you will experience the light breeze and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands called Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan (small boat), and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside. Take a short cycling tour around the village. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits &amp; honey tea. Get a chance to listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local people.</p><p>Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Have dinner at INDIAN restaurant and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:667,&quot;width&quot;:1000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Mekong Delta Tourism (2023) - Vietnam > Top Places, Travel Guide | Holidify&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Mekong Delta Tourism (2023) - Vietnam > Top Places, Travel Guide | Holidify" title="Mekong Delta Tourism (2023) - Vietnam > Top Places, Travel Guide | Holidify" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d7Fp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd0c4253e-7301-4d7e-9a2d-fa882d5dd8c8_1000x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; CU CHI TUNNEL (B,D)</strong></p><p>Post breakfast at hotel, <strong>08:00am</strong> we transfer to <strong>Cu Chi Tunnel</strong>. It will take <strong>approximately one and a half-hours via bus. </strong>Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers that helped whoever lived inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. There are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas&#8217; food during the war) will be served. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for relaxation or shopping.</p><p>Dinner at an INDIAN restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg" width="1200" height="799" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:799,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Cu Chi Tunnels seek UNESCO's recognition as world heritage | Society |  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Cu Chi Tunnels seek UNESCO's recognition as world heritage | Society |  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)" title="Cu Chi Tunnels seek UNESCO's recognition as world heritage | Society |  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gkJe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6766770a-23fe-44c6-96f5-b6deb15654f6_1200x799.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 7: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; DEPARTURE (B)</strong></p><p>Breakfast at hotel, check out is 12 pm.</p><p>Our driver will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your flight back to home.</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>HOTELS FOR TOUR (or similar):</strong></h3><p><strong>In Siem Reap:</strong></p><p>Somadevi Angkor Hotel 4* (Superior room) - </p><p><a href="https://www.somadeviangkor.com/">https://www.somadeviangkor.com/</a></p><p><strong>In Ho Chi Minh City:</strong></p><p>Palace Saigon Hotel 4* (Deluxe City View) - </p><p><a href="http://www.palacesaigon.com/">http://www.palacesaigon.com/</a></p><div><hr></div><h3>Inclusions</h3><ul><li><p><em>Hotel accommodation based on Twin/ Double shared rooms</em></p></li><li><p><em>A/C transfer with experienced drivers</em></p></li><li><p><em>English speaking local tourguides</em></p></li><li><p><em>Meals without drinks as indicated: B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner</em></p></li><li><p><em>All sightseeing fees as program</em></p></li><li><p><em>Boat trips in Siem Reap and Mekong Delta</em></p></li><li><p><em>02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour</em></p></li></ul><h3>Exclusions</h3><ul><li><p><em><strong>E-Visa in Vietnam</strong>: USD35/1 person, visa stamping fee already included</em></p></li><li><p><em>International air ticket to / from Vietnam and domestic flights</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check-in and late check-out</em></p></li><li><p><em>Other meals not mentioned in programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Drinks, personal expenses and others&#8230;</em></p></li><li><p><em>VAT (Valued Added Tax) 10%</em></p></li><li><p><em>Gratuities/ tips for tour guides &amp; driver: USD 3/ 1pax/ 1 days <strong>(COMPULSORY)</strong></em></p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h3>Tour Cost (in USD)</h3><h4>September</h4><h4>2 pax: 815 per pax  | 4 pax: 735 per pax  | 6 per pax: 660  | 8 per pax: 585</h4><h4>October</h4><h4>2 pax: 852 per pax  | 4 pax: 772 per pax  | 6 per pax: 692  | 8 per pax: 612</h4><div><hr></div><h3>Cancellation Policy</h3><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:</p><p>&#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 30 days to 1 week prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 100% cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><div><hr></div><h3>For bookings and other details contact:</h3><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/cambodia-vietnam-siem-reap-ho-chi?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/cambodia-vietnam-siem-reap-ho-chi?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share Laidback Outdoor&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share Laidback Outdoor</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Twin Sisters Trek - into the Heart of Kashmir]]></title><description><![CDATA[aka The Tarsar Marsar Trek. Pahalgam, Kashmir]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-twin-sisters-trek-into-the-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-twin-sisters-trek-into-the-heart</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lcRE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe49e6175-3520-414b-8148-24adedcb9aee_1024x768.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lcRE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe49e6175-3520-414b-8148-24adedcb9aee_1024x768.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h4>Date: August 11-16, 2023 (5 nights / 6 days)</h4><h4>Starting Location: Pahalgam, Kashmir</h4><div><hr></div><h3>Brief Itinerary</h3><p>Day 1 - Arrival in Srinagar. Taxi to Pahalgam. Overnight in hotel</p><p>Day 2 - Drive from Pahalgam to Aru. Trek to Lidderwat</p><p>Day 3 - Trek from Lidderwat to Shekwas</p><p>Day 4 - Shekwas to Tarsar, Marsar lake</p><p>Day 5 - Tarsar to Lidderwat</p><p>Day 6 - Lidderwat to Aru. Departure</p><div><hr></div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Trekking in Kashmir is very different from trekking anywhere else in our country. Nowhere else do you get to trek next to such spectacular alpine lakes. On this trek, you get to camp beside two such beautiful lakes &#8211; Tarsar and Marsar. The beauty of this trek does not end with the lakes. The lush green meadows of Kashmir are something to look out for too. On this trek, you traverse through these exquisite meadows every day. The pine forests, clearings and woods surrounding these grasslands make them come alive. Sometimes, as trekkers you move from one meadow to another separated by just a patch of forest. </p><div><hr></div><h3>Detailed Itinerary</h3><p><em><strong>We will start our Trek from Pahalgam towards Aru. Guests are requested to make their own arrangements from Srinagar to Pahalgam.</strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Cost of Innova from Srinagar airport to Pahalgam is approximately INR 4000. Same rate from Pahalgam to Srinagar airport.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Day 1:</strong> <strong>Arrival in Srinagar. Take a cab/taxi to Pahalgam. </strong>Overnight in a cozy boutique hotel.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Pahalgam to Aru to Lidderwat</strong> </p><p>Altitude: 7958 feet to 9131 feet </p><p>Trail type: It is a gentle but long climb from Aru to Lidderwat covering a distance of 10 km in 6 hours. The trail to Lidderwat starts to climb straight out of the village, following the course of the Lidder River. Follow the wide trail past the agricultural department&#8217;s fence. Look back to take a commanding view of the entire region of Aru. The trail gets into a cluster of fir trees and continues to climb. Half an hour later, the trail pops out at a clearing called Dalla near Gujjar huts. Out of the pine trees, the trail gently climbs a mound, from the top of which is one of the most fascinating views of the day. The Lidder River meets with the trail at the valley bottom, spreading out in springs. Next to the river are grassy glades where the trail runs. Beyond, the Lidder rushes out of a curve around more gorgeous fir forests. It takes about half hour to cross this lovely section of the trail and enter the cluster of firs once again. Across the forest and ten minutes later, are the superb meadows of Lidderwat. There are a few Gujjar huts that signal Lidderwat. A sensible option is to drop down to the wooden bridge, climb out of the meadows on the other side and camp anywhere. On the other side are lovely clear streams running across the meadows &#8211; this is vitally important if you are camping for the night. There are also plenty of places to pitch camp. The Lidderwat camping site is a dream. Clear streams run across the meadows. Spare time to take long walks that stretch to either end of the meadows. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg" width="763" height="745" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:745,&quot;width&quot;:763,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:316839,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0uo5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8959112b-8a6e-40a8-8c09-2f89c0ee824b_763x745.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Day 3:</strong> <strong>Lidderwat to Shekwas</strong> </p><p>The trail to Tarsar starts to climb right behind the Pahalgam District Authority huts &#8211; following the course of the river flowing alongside. It leaves the river below and climbs very quickly into the pine forest above you. The trail is straightforward and does not pose any challenge. Continue to climb past clusters of pines and clearings for an hour and a half, until a stunning view opens up before you. The narrow valley of Lidderwat opens up to tracks of wide sweeping grasslands. The grasslands merge with the towering mountains, with snow patches in their folds. It is no longer a single valley but many valleys that converge together. The trail ahead converges upwards and to the left past the Bhakarwal shelters, sticking to the right of the river. Clear streams run down and cut through the trail many times. There are good spots to fill water. Avoid taking the upward trail. Drop down to the river and cross it, first hopping over a few boulders and then crossing a make-shift long bridge. Follow the river and continue to climb the trail. Half an hour later, the trail around a bend opens up to a wide clearing of Homwas. There are a few friendly Gujjar huts where you can stop for tea. It is a delight treading on the trail after Homwas. It is mostly on grass and feels lovely under your feet. The trail, now in a south westerly direction, enters a narrow valley with blue waters of the river as constant company. The climb continues to gain altitude. An hour later, you will pass a very old cluster of Silver Birch (Bhoj) trees, and the view opens up to another stunning scenery. This time, a possibly wider grassland leads to two wide green valleys. It stretches out vastly in front of you. Undulating meadows on your left reach out for the sky. Beyond the meadows, tall, dark, snow-patched cliffs shadow the landscape. The trail climbs swiftly past a few Gujjar huts to the camping grounds of Shekwas. For those on the Tarsar trail, Shekwas is a logical and extremely pretty camping ground. It is a good break after the hard climb. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg" width="960" height="639" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:639,&quot;width&quot;:960,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:106877,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JwcB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec776354-8c34-45a5-a62a-5285cb68d684_960x639.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Day 4:</strong> <strong>Shekwas to Tarsar / Marsar lake and night at Tarsar</strong></p><p>Past Shekwas, the trail again snakes its way through grass for a long while. The trail to Tarsar, meanwhile, climbs into a ridge that overhangs the stream. In a general westerly direction, the trail climbs rapidly towards a conical hill in front. The trail tops a few false ridges, each opening up to different wondrous sceneries. Two hours later, the trail finally gives you a narrow glimpse of Tarsar. Even the slight glimpse is a delight and it is a rush to reach the shores of the lake. Cross the stream over boulders and set your foot on the grassy glades of Tarsar. There are plenty of flat camping spots along the lake and pitching tents is not an issue. The lake is a stunning display of nature&#8217;s capabilities. The waters are turquoise blue and in a cauldron surrounded by snow patches feeding the waters of the lake. If ever there was a place that could come close to paradise, then the camping shores of Tarsar are. We will visit Marsar lake also from the top of the mountain which is the only barrier between the two lakes and if there is no snow on the mountain. Over night at Tarsar lake. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg" width="903" height="489" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:489,&quot;width&quot;:903,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:151144,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o5YI!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd64a0cb7-24dc-4c35-bb07-fe0c7b38fabf_903x489.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Day 5: Tarsar to Lidderwat and night at Lidderwat </strong></p><p>Right after breakfast we will proceed to Lidderwat and will follow the same route to reach there by the afternoon. Over night at Lidderwat with a farewell campfire in the evening. </p><p><strong>Day 6: Lidderwat to Aru</strong> </p><p>Today you take the same route that you had taken at the beginning of the trek. The trail goes downhill and is a quick descent. The beauty of this part of your trek is that you will get to see all of those views that you had initially missed. The shrinking Kolahoi glacier is one of these sights. You will see the pine forests of Lidderwat that you had seen on day one of your trek in a whole new light. After getting some rest on the banks of river Lidder you head for Aru. It is a 10 km walk from Lidderwat to Aru. This takes around 4 hours to cover. Stop for lunch en-route, and expect to reach Aru by 1pm.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Route Map</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!muXx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e2b4362-30c1-4a22-9252-bbb2c86af907_3934x2776.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!muXx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e2b4362-30c1-4a22-9252-bbb2c86af907_3934x2776.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!muXx!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e2b4362-30c1-4a22-9252-bbb2c86af907_3934x2776.png 848w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><p><strong>Inclusions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>First night stay in a beautiful boutique hotel (accommodation on twin sharing basis)</p></li><li><p>Round trip transportation from Pahalgam to Aru (and back)</p></li><li><p>Food during transit and nutritious / wholesome meals during the trek</p></li><li><p>All entry fees and guide charges</p></li><li><p>Accommodation during the trek</p></li><li><p>Permits and camping charges</p></li><li><p>All technical and common equipment (tents etc.)</p></li><li><p>First aid and medical kit</p></li><li><p>Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in advanced mountaineering)</p></li><li><p>Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules</p></li></ul><p><strong>Exclusions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Flight/Train/Road transport to Srinagar</p></li><li><p>Transportation to Pahalgam</p></li><li><p>Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic drinks, etc.</p></li><li><p>Any kind of insurance</p></li><li><p>Any claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/road blockage</p></li><li><p>Anything apart from the inclusions</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h3>Package Cost: INR 38,750 per pax </h3><p>GST 5% of package cost.</p><h4>Early bird: 5k off on total package (until July 15)</h4><p><em><strong>Please Note: We are not a trekking company but an outdoor adventure company that collaborates with the most reputed vendors to create these experiences. Our curated efforts have resulted in meaningful relationships and has helped build a diverse community of like minded individuals. We encourage you to join us and see for yourselves. It will be nothing less than an adventure of a lifetime!</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Payment Schedule:</strong></h3><p>100% of the tour cost to be given to confirm booking. </p><p><strong>CANCELLATION POLICY</strong>: Cancellations made beyond 30 days will qualify for a full refund after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows: &#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled 2 weeks prior the trip &#8226; 75% of the total amount charged if cancelled 1 week prior the trip &#8226; 100% Cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><div><hr></div><h3>Contact:</h3><p>Nakul Bhagat</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor | @travaholicofficial</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia | @travaholicofficial</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-twin-sisters-trek-into-the-heart?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thank you for reading Laidback Outdoor. 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]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leh - Tingmosgang - Nubra Valley - Turtuk - Pangong - Leh]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-colours-of-ladakh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-colours-of-ladakh</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:22:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8OrA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F87f36bfe-5159-4b6a-9b0c-cbf17b0ac7ce_3020x2006.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8OrA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F87f36bfe-5159-4b6a-9b0c-cbf17b0ac7ce_3020x2006.jpeg" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Sangam - Rafting Point</em></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Dates: May 22 - 29, 2023</strong></p><p><strong>7 Nights / 8 Days</strong></p><p><strong>Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 8</strong></p><p><strong>Travel Route: Leh - Tingmosgang (Temisgam) - Nubra Valley - Turtuk - Pangong - Leh</strong></p><div><hr></div><h3>Package Cost (in INR):</h3><p><strong>Group Size 2: 65,300/pax  |  Group Size 4: 50,200/pax  |  Group Size 6: 46,200  |  Group Size 8: 42,600/pax </strong></p><p>GST is 5% of entire package</p><p>Extras: </p><p>White Water Rafting is 3000 per pax (including lunch)</p><p>Hike to Temisgam: 6000 for entire group (including guides) + 400 per pax for lunch</p><div><hr></div><h3>Brief Itinerary:</h3><p>Day 1: Arrival in Leh. Rest to acclimatize. Visit Leh market and Shanti Stupa in the evening.</p><p>Day 2: <strong>Hike</strong> to Hemis Shukpachen &#8211; Temisgam. 1 day, approx 11 kms, 4 hours</p><p>Day 3: Travel back to Leh. Drive to Sangam (where the Indus river meets the Zanskar river) for <strong>White Water Rafting</strong> (2 hrs, 18 kms).</p><p>Day 4: Travel to Hunder Village in Nubra Valley via <strong>Khardung La Pass</strong>.</p><p>Day 5: Hunder to Turtuk, <strong>the last village near the LAC</strong> with Pakistan within sight. Back to Hunder.</p><p>Day 6: Travel to <strong>Pangong Lake</strong>. 4262 meters above sea level.</p><p>Day 7: Travel from Pangong to Leh.</p><p>Day 8: Transfer to the airport and fly&nbsp;back&nbsp;home.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zg6p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42be1ea9-82aa-4644-aeeb-96b489288782_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zg6p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F42be1ea9-82aa-4644-aeeb-96b489288782_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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The lake is literally a 500 meter walk from our camp. </p></li><li><p>Day 7: Overnight stay in Leh and depart for the airport in the morning post breakfast. </p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Transportation</strong></em> </p><p>Non A/C 01 Toyota Innova for (Pick up from Leh airport to Leh airport drop) - All taxes, Toll taxes, parking, driver allowance, fuel charges etc. - All present applicable taxes. </p><div><hr></div><h4>Exclusions:</h4><ul><li><p>Flight tickets to Leh and back </p></li><li><p>Entry tickets to monuments </p></li><li><p>Any other item not specified in the &#8220;INCLUSIONS&#8221;. </p></li><li><p>Video camera charges or camera ticket at various places of sightseeing. Any change in the itinerary, stay on account of flight/ train cancellation due to bad weather, ill health and road block etc. </p></li><li><p>Factors which are beyond our control. Any expenses of personal nature such as portage at hotels, tips, insurance, mineral water, telephone charges, and meals (except those mentioned. </p></li><li><p>Cost of any form of clients insurance, rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jk8J!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e59b709-66c1-49fd-ac8d-bcc5cd5861c3_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jk8J!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e59b709-66c1-49fd-ac8d-bcc5cd5861c3_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pangong Tso</em></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!A9I6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53f83d86-c24c-431d-82a7-14884cdba388_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!A9I6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F53f83d86-c24c-431d-82a7-14884cdba388_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Rafting in the Zanskar river</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Here&#8217;s a glimpse of our previous adventure:-</h4><p><a href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/lehdback-at-the-northern-frontier">September 2021</a></p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h4>For bookings and payment details contact:</h4><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@Laidbackindia</strong></p><div><hr></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/the-colours-of-ladakh?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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url="https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/52b4d763-a750-45ad-9436-9c47dc95ea4e_768x430.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Dates:</h4><p><em>Lantern Fest on 4th May 2023 (tour starts from <strong>30th Apr to 6th May</strong> 2023)</em></p><p><em>Lantern Fest on 2nd Jun 2023 (tour starts from <strong>29th May to 4th Jun</strong> 2023)</em></p><p><em>Lantern Fest on 2nd Jul 2023 (tour starts from <strong>28th Jun to 4th Jul</strong> 2023)</em></p><p><em>Lantern Festival on 1st Aug 2023 (tour starts from <strong>28th Jul to 3rd Aug</strong> 2023)</em></p><h4>Duration: 6 nights / 7 days</h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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we meet Mr Tony + 84 (0) 968 058 595.</p><p>We board our shuttle bus from the pick up point and drive to Halong, one of the earliest World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO in 1994.</p><p>Upon arrival at Station number 17 &#8211; OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by the receptionist at La Casta Cruise&#8217;s waiting lounge.&nbsp;</p><p>11:30 &#8211; 12:00: After resting up, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (approx 25 minutes).&nbsp;</p><p><br>Once on board, we will receive a warm welcome from the La Casta crew team with a welcome drink followed by a short briefing about the cruise and safety guidelines at the restaurant.&nbsp;</p><p>Complete the check-in procedure and check-into your suite cabins.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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The cruise starts to depart for the voyage to discover Lan Ha Bay.</p><p>15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay &#8211; this area includes the beach and breathes a romantic atmosphere where three smaller islets resemble three giant peaches on the sea. Explore activities such as kayaking, open water swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.</p><p>(In unfavorable weather conditions to ensure the safety of our guests, this destination would change to Dark and Bright cave- famous for its pristine natural beauty and stunning seascape of Lan Ha Bay.</p><p>Enjoy activities such as kayaking and sightseeing on the bamboo boat.</p><p>17:30 &#8211; 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour.</p><p>Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with select drinks) at the bar while watching the views of the bay at sunset.</p><p>18:00: Join a cooking demonstration - our chef will teach you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.</p><p>19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise. Vegetarian options also available.</p><p>21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke. Overnight on the La Casta Cruise in Halong Bay.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" width="1024" height="768" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:768,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 2: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B,L,D)</strong></p><p><em>Today transfer to Hanoi from Halong Bay by Limousine shuttle bus from the cruise (SIC)</em></p><p>6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on the sundeck, enjoy the fresh air and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.</p><p>7:00 &#8211; 7:45: Have breakfast. Take in the morning views of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee.</p><p>08:00: Witness the stunning views of the Bay and it&#8217;s dramatic limestone islets</p><p>Visit the famous Tra Bau - free time for kayaking and exploring or swimming.</p><p>09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and pack your luggage.</p><p>09:30 - 11:00: Complete check out procedure and enjoy a delicious brunch at La Casta cruise.</p><p>11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor.</p><p>* Because of cruising conditions, the program may slightly change due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.</p><p>Our tour guide and van will pick you up and transfer back to Hanoi for hotel check-in around 15:30pm. Rest of the day, you are free to relax or go shopping.</p><p>19:00: Mr Tony will pick you up at the hotel for dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.</p><p><strong>DAY 3: HANOI FULL-DAY CITY TOUR (B,L) </strong><em><strong>&#8211; SIC tour, sharing with other tourists.</strong></em></p><p>7:00 - 8:00: Breakfast at hotel.</p><p>Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River is one of the most ancient capitals in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city center.&nbsp;</p><p>8.00- 8.30:&nbsp;Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City</p><p>08.45:&nbsp;Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake.</p><p>It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.</p><p>09.30:&nbsp;Visit Ho Chi Minh complex where you will have a chance to see the embalmed body of&nbsp; Ho Chi Minh. Walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived &amp; worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy is worshipped. It is the most unique pagoda in the world.</p><p><strong>Special Note:</strong> </p><ul><li><p><em>Please dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas&#8230;</em></p></li><li><p><em>Ho Chi Minh&#8217;s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Ho Chi Minh&#8217;s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for annual maintenance but you can still take pictures of Mausoleum and visit the area.</em></p></li></ul><p>11.15:&nbsp;Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. We will visit the Women Museum if it is a Monday.</p><p>12.45:&nbsp;Time for lunch at a local restaurant.</p><p>14.00-14.15 :&nbsp;Visit the Temple of Literature &#8211; the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.</p><p>15.15:&nbsp;Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the&nbsp;French colonists in Indochina&nbsp;for&nbsp;political prisoners, and later by&nbsp;North Vietnam&nbsp;for&nbsp;U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton.</p><p>16.15 -16.30:&nbsp;Tour finishes. Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png" width="1080" height="1080" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1080,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 4: HANOI &#8211; NINH BINH (HOA LU &amp; TAM COC) - HANOI (B,L) &#8211; </strong><em><strong>SIC tour, sharing with other tourists.</strong></em></p><p>Post breakfast at hotel,</p><p>08:00:&nbsp;Our tour guide will pick you up and take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 100 km from Hanoi.</p><p>10:15:&nbsp;The first destination in this trip is Hoa Lu- the ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.</p><p>When visiting Hoa Lu, you will learn why the capital was moved to Hanoi.</p><p>The architecture of the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam built in the 17 century, is absolutely outstanding. </p><p>11:30:&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrive in Tam Coc near Tam Coc wharf after visiting Hoa Lu.</p><p>11:45:&nbsp;Time for lunch at a Local restaurant.</p><p>13h00:&nbsp;&nbsp;At Tam Coc wharf, you get on a rowing boat on the Tam Coc River to discover the beauty of Tam Coc &#8211; Bich Dong. Within 1.5 hours on the boat, local boat riders will take you to visit three Tam Coc caves: Hang Ca (the first grotto), Hang Hai (the second grotto) and Hang Ba (the third grotto).</p><p>15:40:&nbsp;Cycle around the beautiful village and explore. You can also cycle to Thai Vi temple near Tam Coc wharf. This experience is sure to take your breath away.</p><p>16:45:&nbsp;Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.</p><p>18:50:&nbsp;Overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 424w, 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and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for domestic flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Da Nang Airport, our tour guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town for hotel check-in.</p><p>In the afternoon, we will visit Hoi An ancient town &#8211; walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge and visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls and Trading Houses, Pagodas, and stroll around the market located by Thu Bon river. You may experience the same feeling the ancient artists felt. Those who saw the charm of Hoi An - a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. From the town pier,&nbsp;we embark on the boat on Thu Bon river.</p><p>Enjoy the busy daily life of Hoi An people from the boat. Continue to Thanh Ha pottery village where we learn and enjoy the daily life of Thanh Ha people. Observe all the steps of making a pottery product: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot.</p><p>Today we will witness the LANTERN FESTIVAL that occurs on every 15th of the Lunar month.</p><p>Have dinner at INDIAN restaurant and overnight in Hoi An.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg 424w, 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Take the cable car that earns 5 points in the world to the Ba Na station. Stop at By Night Station to visit the hills of Vong Nguyet, the Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of the French. Continue on a cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of the Ba Na range, visit the top of Nginh Phong, Le Nim Villas, and the orchid garden. Try the climbing train (first and only funicular) in Vietnam) and visit an ancient French winery (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), Le Jardin  and amour flower garden.</p><p>Have BUFFET lunch in Ba Na Hills</p><p>Do not miss the walk on the Golden Bridge among the foggy hills of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Da Nang. After visiting Ba Na Hills, we transfer back to the hotel in Hoi An. 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DA NANG DEPARTURE (B)</strong></p><p>After breakfast at the hotel, you get some leisure time. Then the driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Da Nang International Airport for departure. </p><p>HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP!</p><div><hr></div><h4><em>Inclusions:</em></h4><ul><li><p><em>Hotel accommodation based on Double/Twin sharing rooms</em></p></li><li><p><em>A/C transfer with experienced drivers</em></p></li><li><p><em>English speaking local tour guides</em></p></li><li><p><em>Overnight cruise package in Halong bay (2</em></p><p><em>days/ 1 night)</em></p></li><li><p><em>Sampan in Ninh Binh</em></p></li><li><p><em>Cable car to Ba Na Hills</em></p></li><li><p><em>Meals without drinks as indicated: B =</em></p><p><em>Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner</em></p></li><li><p><em>All sightseeing fees as program</em></p></li><li><p><em>02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour</em></p></li></ul><h4><em>Exclusions: </em></h4><ul><li><p><em>E-visa into Vietnam: USD35/ 1 person</em></p><p><em>(included visa stamp fee)</em></p></li><li><p><em>International air ticket to / from Vietnam and</em></p><p><em>domestic flights.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check-in and late check-out.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Other meals not mentioned in programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Gratuities/ tips for tour guides; Drinks,</em></p><p><em>personal expenses and others&#8230;</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>Hotel Options:</h4><p><strong>Hanoi -</strong></p><p>3 Star: HM Boutique Hotel (Deluxe Room) - </p><p><a href="http://www.hanoihmhotel.com/">http://www.hanoihmhotel.com/</a></p><p>4 Star: Shining Central Hotel &amp; Spa (Deluxe Room) -</p><p>http://www.shiningcentralhotel.com/</p><p><strong>Halong Bay -</strong></p><p>La Casta Cruise - Junior Suite - </p><p><a href="http://lacastacruise.com/">http://lacastacruise.com/</a></p><p><strong>Hoi An -</strong></p><p>3 Star: Golden Holiday Hotel (Superior Room) - </p><p><a href="http://goldenholidayhoianhotel.com/">http://goldenholidayhoianhotel.com/</a></p><p>4 Star: Lasenta Hotel (Superior Room) - </p><p><a href="https://lasentahotel.com/">https://lasentahotel.com/</a></p><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:</p><p>&#8226; Full refund if cancelled 2 weeks before date of departure</p><p>&#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 1-2 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 100% cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><div><hr></div><h3>For bookings and other details contact:</h3><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/northern-vietnam-the-lantern-festival?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/northern-vietnam-the-lantern-festival?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Laidback Outdoor! 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you</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><em><strong>Meals indicated as B (breakfast), L (lunch), and D (dinner)</strong></em></p><h2>Detailed Itinerary</h2><p><strong>Day 1: HANOI (D)</strong></p><p>Arrival (early morning) in Hanoi. We head to the hotel to stretch our legs and freshen up, leave our luggage and head out to explore. We get around the <strong>Old Quarter </strong>of 36 ancient streets by green car. Then visit <strong>Hoan Kiem Lake </strong>and <strong>Ngoc Son Temple</strong> located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name &#8220;Returned Sword&#8221; comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake. We check in to our hotel at 2:00 pm and relax.  05:20 pm we head for the <strong>Water Puppet Show</strong>.</p><p>Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!i0mH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F11d6f387-5521-4ee9-8a0f-18dab443c544_1080x1080.png 424w, 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First, you will visit <strong>Mua Cave</strong> which was constructed following the model of &#8220;Miniature Great Wall&#8221; in China with nearly 500 steps up the mountain to conquer. You will spend about one hour doing some serious trekking up to the top of the mountain for the impressive panoramic view of <strong>Tam Coc, Trang An &amp; Ninh Binh</strong> city.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3VAj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb00c0205-77b5-4375-a232-988b12240dc4_1440x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3VAj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb00c0205-77b5-4375-a232-988b12240dc4_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, 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The scenery is spectacular as you are rowing through the towering karst formations of this newly recognized UNESCO heritage site. After the boat ride, your lunch is served at a local restaurant where you will enjoy a Vietnamese meal with local specialties. Transfer back to the hotel in Ninh Binh. Overnight in Ninh Binh.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png" width="1080" height="1080" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1080,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:2059727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vJQi!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F45d84522-5a82-4a5e-8121-54e05478d3ef_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Day 3: NINH BINH &#8211; PU LUONG (B, D)</strong></p><p>Breakfast at hotel, <strong>09:00am</strong> we depart from your hotel in Ninh Binh and transfer to <strong>Pu Luong Natural Reserve</strong>. Starting the trip following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic.</p><p>Have dinner at the restaurant in the resort and overnight in Pu Luong.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uyE7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbef74589-0334-480d-9f74-33eae9c03596.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uyE7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbef74589-0334-480d-9f74-33eae9c03596.jpeg 424w, 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sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 4: PU LUONG &#8211; HANOI (B,D)</strong></p><p>The daily life here starts early, it will be interesting for you to get up at the first sign of day light and take part in the activities in the morning, or take a stroll around the village before having breakfast.</p><p>We start easy trekking following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote rural villages of <strong>Kho Muong </strong>Minorities to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore <strong>Doi Cave</strong> of Kho Muong village, this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. On the way, you will meet local people with welcoming smiles. After lunch time (exclusive), we drive back to&nbsp;Hanoi.&nbsp;</p><p>Upon arrival in Hanoi, check-in to the hotel and enjoy free time to discover the city. Have dinner at an Indian restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png" width="1080" height="1080" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1080,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1512923,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zgeg!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0e616e5-294b-459f-ac81-f2a6196e7eac_1080x1080.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 5: HANOI &#8211; HALONG BAY (B,L,D)</strong></p><p>07:45 am: After breakfast at the hotel, the shuttle bus and tour guide from the cruise will pick us up at hotel and drive to <strong>Halong</strong>, one of the earliest World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO for Vietnam in 1994.</p><p>11:30 am&#8211; 12:00 pm: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor.</p><p>12:00 &#8211; 12:30 pm: Board the cruise&nbsp;and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain &amp; crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.</p><p>01:30 pm: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and a choice of vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong &#8211; <strong>Lan Ha Bay</strong>, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.</p><p>03:45 pm: Head to <strong>Ba Trai Dao</strong> area. It is time for you to chill out in the swimming pool on the cruise or discover the lagoon on a kayak (highly recommended).</p><p>05:00 pm: Come back to our <strong>La Casta Cruise</strong> and participate in our Sunset party with Fruit, Snack and Happy Hour (1+1, excl wine) for a drink.</p><p>07:00 pm: Time for dinner - enjoy a set Vietnamese menu (Buffet dinner served instead if the guest number on board are more than 30 people).</p><p>09:00 pm: Evening entertainment on the cruise include cards, chess, squid fishing, massage (check with the cruise manager). Relax with a drink at Skybar.</p><p>Overnight on the La Casta Cruise in Halong Bay.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gDV5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F28f9e76c-9015-44b9-9378-41264c4f4333_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gDV5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F28f9e76c-9015-44b9-9378-41264c4f4333_1080x1080.png 424w, 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views of the Bay and it&#8217;s dramatic limestone islets. Explore <strong>Skull Island</strong> (In 2017, Hollywood came here to use that place for the background of the movie King Kong). You can do kayaking or swim in the bay.</p><p>09:00 am: Back to your cabin, relax and check your luggage before leaving your cabin.</p><p>09:30 am: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your lunch at La Casta Regal cruise.</p><p>11:30 am: Cruise docks at Tuan Chau Harbor, say goodbye to the sailors. Our shuttle bus and tour guide will pick you up and drive back to Hanoi for hotel check-in. Free time to explore. Overnight in Hanoi.</p><p><strong>DAY 7:&nbsp; HANOI - DEPARTURE</strong></p><p>Post breakfast, you are free to explore then transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight back home.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>HOTELS FOR TOUR (or similar):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Hanoi - HM Boutique Hotel - <a href="http://www.hanoihmhotel.com/">http://www.hanoihmhotel.com/ </a> - Executive Room</p></li><li><p>Ninh Binh - Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel - <a href="https://hiddencharmresort.com/">https://hiddencharmresort.com/</a> - Superior room</p></li><li><p>Pu Luong - Pu Luong Boutique Garden - <a href="https://puluongboutiquegarden.com/">https://puluongboutiquegarden.com/</a> - Deluxe room</p></li><li><p>Halong Bay - La Casa Cruise - <a href="http://lacastacruise.com/">http://lacastacruise.com/</a> - Junior Suite cabin</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p><em><strong>Inclusions</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><em>E-visa into Vietnam</em></p></li><li><p><em>Hotel accommodations based on Twin/ Double shared rooms</em></p></li><li><p><em>A/C private transfer with experienced driver and shuttle bus for Halong Bay</em></p></li><li><p><em>English speaking local tour guide</em></p></li><li><p><em>Cruise package 2 days/ 1 night in Halong bay</em></p></li><li><p><em>Sampan in Ninh Binh</em></p></li><li><p><em>Meals without drinks as indicated: B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner</em></p></li><li><p><em>All sightseeing fees as program</em></p></li><li><p><em>02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour</em></p></li><li><p><em>Travel Insurance (including COVID insurance)</em></p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Exclusions</strong></em></p><ul><li><p><em>International air ticket to / from Vietnam</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check-in and late check-out</em></p></li><li><p><em>Other meals not mentioned in programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Gratuities for tour guides; Drinks, personal expenses and others&#8230;</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:</p><p>&#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 3-4 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 75% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 1-3 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 100% Cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><h3>For bookings and other details contact:</h3><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/northern-vietnam-january-april-2023?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/northern-vietnam-january-april-2023?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam - The Timeless Beauty]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 26 - December 3, 2022]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/vietnam-the-timeless-beauty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/vietnam-the-timeless-beauty</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Duration</strong>: 7 days / 6 nights</p><p><strong>Group size</strong>: &nbsp;4, 6 ,8 pax</p><p><strong>Dates: </strong>November 26 - Dec 3, 2022</p><p><strong>Travel route</strong>: <strong>Ha Noi &#8211; Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Overnight on the cruise &#8211; Da Nang &amp; Hoi An</strong></p><p><em><strong>Meals indicated as B (breakfast), L (lunch), and D (dinner)</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h2>Tour Price in USD per person (Double Sharing with Breakfast)</h2><h4>3 Star: $660 (4-5 pax) | $603 (6-7 pax) | $549 (8-9 pax) </h4><h4>4 Star: $680 (4-5 pax) | $623 (6-7 pax) | $569 (8-9 pax)</h4><h4>Single sharing is an additional $168 (3 star) and $188 (4 star)</h4><p><strong>TCS is 5% of package price and is refunded back to you</strong></p><div><hr></div><h3>Itinerary</h3><p><strong>DAY 1 &#8211; 27th Nov 2022: HANOI ARRIVAL</strong></p><p>Arrival flight: TBA</p><p>Arrival in Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Meet our tour guide and transfer to City Center where you may choose to have breakfast/coffee, freshen up and stretch your legs. We recommend the Coffee Club right in the heart of City Center that has a global menu.</p><p>We will visit <strong>The Opera House, Ly Thai To King&#8217;s Statue, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple </strong>and journey through Hanoi&#8217;s <strong>Old Quarter</strong> by a green car. Check-in to our hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg" width="1456" height="1092" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1092,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 2 &#8211; 28th Nov 2022: HANOI &#8211; NINH BINH &#8211; HANOI (B)</strong></p><p>After breakfast at hotel,</p><p><strong>09:00am</strong> we pick you up at your hotel and depart for <strong>Ninh Binh</strong> province (2 hours by road). We start by visiting <strong>Hang Mua</strong> where you will wallow in a wonderful landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. We first climb up hundreds of steps to lead to a temple on top of a hill and witness the spectacular views from Hang Mua over Tam Coc and Ninh Binh&#8217;s stunning countryside. They are well worth the effort.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 848w, 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Continue to visit&nbsp;the <strong>Trang An Scenic Landscape</strong>&nbsp;complex nearby which was recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, get on a rowing boat (small sampan) traveling along a small river with scenic mountains and green fields all around. The boat takes you to visit the cave complex of Trang An: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou. Mysterious and wild are the words that describe the scenery of mountains and rivers of Ninh Binh. Stop and climb up to the Tran temple to get a gorgeous view of the surrounding area.</p><p>Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqLh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34c541bd-f989-4cec-a536-41c0cbf56b6f_1440x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqLh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34c541bd-f989-4cec-a536-41c0cbf56b6f_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqLh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34c541bd-f989-4cec-a536-41c0cbf56b6f_1440x1440.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 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of the first World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO for Vietnam in 1994. Check-in to our boat and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood and vegetarian options while the boat goes about this unusual seascape with thousands of picturesque rocks and islets, beaches and hollow islands. We can stop to visit some karsts grottoes or just go swimming, or stop at a beach and enjoy the sunset on the sea. (Lunch and dinner on board). Overnight on the boat in Halong Bay.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" width="1024" height="768" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:768,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 4 &#8211; 30th Nov 2022: HALONG BAY &#8211; HA NOI - DA NANG (B,L)</strong></p><p><strong>By Limousine shuttle bus from the cruise, sharing with other tourists</strong></p><p>We suggest you wake up early to enjoy dawn on the sea. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a direction-oriented name "Eastern Sea", the sunrise over the islets of the Bay is stunning. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in spectacular areas, where almost each islet has its own name like Sail Island, Fisherman&#8217;s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet , named after their shape of the object/thing they resemble. Around <strong>12h30</strong>, take the car back to Hanoi.</p><p>Arrival in Hanoi, we pick up and transfer to the airport for domestic flight to <strong>Da Nang</strong>. Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Da Nang.</p><p><em>Flight with Vietnam Airline from Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)</em></p><p><em>Airfare: USD65/ ticket (included airport tax, service charge, baggage allowance: 20kg + 7kg)</em></p><blockquote><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Arifare is subject to change/ increase</em></p></blockquote><p><strong>DAY 5 &#8211; 1st Dec 2022: HOI AN &#8211; DA NANG (BA NA HILLS, GOLDEN BRIDGE (B)</strong></p><p>After breakfast at the hotel,</p><p><strong>09:00</strong> we leave for the<strong> hills of Ba Na</strong> in Da Nang. Take the cable car that earns 5 points in the world to the Ba Na station. Stop at By Night Station to visit the hills of Vong Nguyet, the Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of the French. Continue to get on a cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of the Ba Na range, visit the top of Nginh Phong, Le Nim Villas, the orchid garden ... Try the climbing train (first and only funicular) in Vietnam) and visit an ancient <strong>French winery</strong> (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), Le Jardin D'amour flower garden.</p><p>Do not miss the walk on <strong>the Golden Bridge </strong>among the foggy hills of the mountain. Enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Da Nang. After visiting Ba Na Hills, we transfer to hotel in Da Nang for check-in and overnight in Da Nang.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!n3OQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg" width="1456" height="970" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d1d22032-4037-458e-b951-76f218ad74e9_2048x1365.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:970,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Ba Na Hills attraction reviews - 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HOI AN (B)</strong></p><p>After breakfast at the hotel, <strong>09:00am</strong> the tour guide will pick you up at hotel and transfer to <strong>Hoian ancient town. </strong>This afternoon we explore <strong>Hoi An ancient town</strong> &#8211; walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls and Trading Houses, Pagodas, and stroll around the market situated by the Thu Bon river, you may feel like the artists who see the charm of Hoi An. A magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. From the town pier,&nbsp;we embark on the boat on Thu Bon river. Enjoy the busy daily life of the Hoi An people from the boat. Continue to Thanh Ha pottery village where we learn and enjoy the daily life of Thanh Ha people. Observe all the steps of making a pottery product: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot,...&nbsp;Return back to hotel or spend more time shopping at the town center. Overnight in Hoi An.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg 848w, 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Free at leisure then our tour guide picks you up at the hotel for transfer to Da Nang Airport for departure. You can take the internal flight from Da Nang to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for your next flight back to home. </p><p><strong>Flight with Vietjet Air from Da Nang (DAD) to Ha Noi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)</strong></p><p>Airfare: USD65/ ticket (included airport tax, service charge, baggage allowance: 20kg + 7kg)</p><blockquote><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Airfare is subject to change/ increase</em></p></blockquote><p><strong>Late check-out is not included and check-out time is 12h00!</strong></p><p><strong>HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP!</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4>Inclusions: </h4><ul><li><p><em>Hotel accommodation based on Double/Twin shared rooms</em></p></li><li><p><em>A/C transfer with experienced drivers</em></p></li><li><p><em>English speaking local tourguides</em></p></li><li><p><em>Overnight cruising package 2 days/ 1 night in Halong Bay</em></p></li><li><p><em>Boat trip as program mentioned</em></p></li><li><p><em>Sampan in Ninh Binh</em></p></li><li><p><em>Cable car to Ba Na</em></p></li><li><p><em>Meals without drinks as indicated: B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner</em></p></li><li><p><em>All sightseeing fees as program</em></p></li><li><p><em>02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour.</em></p></li></ul><h4>Exclusions:</h4><ul><li><p><em>E- visa into Vietnam (included visa stamp fee already): USD35/ 1pax</em></p></li><li><p><em>Travel insurance</em></p></li><li><p><em>International air ticket to / from Vietnam and domestic flights.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check-in and late check-out.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Other meals not mentioned in programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Gratuities/ tips for tour guides; Drinks, personal expenses and others&#8230;.</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h4>Hotel Options:</h4><p><strong>Hanoi - </strong></p><p>3 Star: Sunline Hotel (Deluxe Room) - <a href="http://sunlinehotel.vn/">http://sunlinehotel.vn/ </a></p><p>4 Star: Shining Central Hotel &amp; Spa (Deluxe Room) -<a href="http://www.shiningcentralhotel.com/">http://www.shiningcentralhotel.com/ </a></p><p><strong>Halong Bay - </strong></p><p>La Casta Cruise - Junior Suite - <a href="http://lacastacruise.com/">http://lacastacruise.com/ </a></p><p><strong>Da Nang - </strong></p><p>3 Star: Seapon Blue Hotel (Superior Room) - <a href="https://www.seponblue.com/">https://www.seponblue.com/ </a></p><p>4 Star: Cicilia Danang Hotel (Deluxe Room) - <a href="https://ciciliadanang.com/">https://ciciliadanang.com/ </a></p><p><strong>Hoi An - </strong></p><p>3 Star: Golden Holiday Hotel (Superior Room) - <a href="http://goldenholidayhoianhotel.com/">http://goldenholidayhoianhotel.com/ </a></p><p>4 Star: Hoian Blue Sky Hotel &amp; Spa (Superior Pool View) - <a href="http://www.hoianbluesky.com/">http://www.hoianbluesky.com/ </a></p><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. 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3810m/12500ft</strong><br><br><strong>Tour Cost: &#8377;28,645/-</strong> per pax, ex Mussoorie <em>(all inclusive, no hidden costs)</em></p><div><hr></div><h3>Key Highlights </h3><ul><li><p>A perfect winter as well as a summer trek </p></li><li><p>Experience the joy of summiting a beautiful peak surrounded by Himalayan giants </p></li><li><p>Enjoy beautiful trekking trails perfect for beginners and kids with the minimum age starting at 12 </p></li><li><p>Witness abundance of snow in winters and lush green fields in summers</p></li><li><p>Camp in style in 2 luxury Laidback tents with ample space and head room</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gnc0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F52dec443-69e9-41ac-ab75-c9f69c68c455_3906x2497.jpeg" 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Kedarkantha Summit </em></p><h3>Overview</h3><p>The summit of Kedarkantha (3810m) trek lies in the Govind wildlife sanctuary and National park. The park is situated in the Uttarkashi district of the hill state of Uttarakhand. A classic round the year trek, Kedarkantha offers thick snow cover in the winters and lush green meadows in summer months. The road head of Sankri (where trek starts) is a beautiful drive through the hill towns of Mussoorie, Purola, Mori and Natwar, most of which lie on the banks of Tons river. The total trek distance is 20 kms and involves beautiful and lush forests and vast meadows. The trek offers everything from lakes (frozen in winters) to lush flora and fauna, snowcapped peaks and much more. The trek is beautifully done all year around apart from monsoons.</p><div><hr></div><h3>Detailed Itinerary </h3><p><strong>Day 01:</strong> We <strong>arrive in</strong> <strong>Mussoorie</strong> post lunch and settle in to a comfortable hotel. In the evening we head to a Laidback venue for our Welcome dinner. </p><p><strong>Day 02:</strong> <strong>Mussoorie - Sankri (170 kms, 6 hrs)</strong>. Post breakfast, we board cabs from Mussoorie and drive to Sankri - a beautiful hill village and the starting point of our trek. The journey takes around 7 hrs, and takes us through the towns of Purola, Mori, and Natwar. We stay overnight in an ethnic homestay. </p><p><strong>Day 03:</strong> <strong>Sankri - Juda Ka Talab - Kedarkantha Base Camp (8 kms, 6-7 hrs)</strong>. After breakfast, we commence our trek and immediately encounter a lush pine forest and villager huts on the way to the beautiful Juda ka Talab. We cross a stream on the way to reach the beautiful lake. After lunch, we begin heading towards our campsite at the base of the Kedarkantha mountain. The basecamp is at an altitude of around 11250 feet and in itself is a sight to behold. We camp at this beautiful place for the night.</p><p><strong>Day 04:</strong> <strong>Kedarkantha Base - Summit - Hargaon (9 km, 6-7hrs).</strong> The day for which everyone prepares; we start early in the morning depending on the weather and snow conditions. The trail today crosses the tree line and reaches the summit ridge in about 3 hrs. The summit is visible almost throughout this walk. The top has a small temple dedicated to lord Shiva and offers a mesmerizing 360 degree view of the Himalayas. After the summit we descend to our campsite in Hargaon which is at an altitude of 9800 feet. </p><p><strong>Day 05:</strong> <strong>Hargaon - Sankri - Mussoorie (Trek 5 kms and Drive 170 kms).</strong> Today the trek is all downhill as we reach the village of Sankri, We board cabs and aim to reach Mussoorie by early evening. We check in to our hotels, rest, and meet at our Farewell dinner venue. </p><p><strong>Day 06: </strong>Post breakfast, we <strong>depart</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T416!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a223660-74e7-45a6-9deb-160c83076aa1_715x429.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T416!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a223660-74e7-45a6-9deb-160c83076aa1_715x429.jpeg 424w, 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4)</em></p><p><em>&#8226; Round trip transportation from Mussoorie - Sankri - Mussoorie </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Food during transit </em></p><p><em>&#8226; All entry fees and guide charges, permits and camping charges</em></p><p><em>&#8226; Accommodation during the trek (Days 3 and 4) </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Nutritious and wholesome meals during the trek </em></p><p><em>&#8226; All technical and common equipment (tents etc.) </em></p><p><em>&#8226; First aid and medical kit </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Services of an expert trek leader (qualified in advanced mountaineering courses) </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Services of guides, cooks, helpers, porters/mules</em></p><h4><em>Exclusions</em></h4><p><em>&#8226; Round-trip transportation cost from Delhi to Mussoorie </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic drinks, etc </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Any kind of insurance or claims due to natural calamity such as landslide/road blockage </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Any service not mentioned under tour inclusion </em></p><p><em>&#8226; The tour takes us through areas of religious significance and service of alcohol and non-veg food may not be permitted in certain areas </em></p><p><em>&#8226; Anything apart from the inclusions</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fC7O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7b2f03bd-052a-4399-b6fd-e1eee6dac589_1024x585.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fC7O!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7b2f03bd-052a-4399-b6fd-e1eee6dac589_1024x585.jpeg 424w, 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href="https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laidback Holidays Special - Vietnam - North, Central & South]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 24, 2022 - January 2, 2023]]></description><link>https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/laidback-holidays-special-vietnam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/laidback-holidays-special-vietnam</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laidbackvacays]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:01:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Duration</strong>: 10 days / 9 nights</p><p><strong>Travel Dates</strong>: 24th Dec 2022 to 2nd Jan 2023</p><p><strong>Travel route</strong>: Ha Noi &#8211; Ninh Binh - Halong Bay (Overnight on the cruise) &#8211; Da Nang &amp; Hoi An &#8211; Ho Chi Minh City &#8211; Cu Chi Tunnel &#8211; Mekong Delta River</p><p><em><strong>Meals indicated as B (breakfast), L (lunch), and D (dinner)</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><h2>Tour Price in USD per person (Double Sharing)</h2><h4>Half Board (breakfast + 1 meal): 6-7 pax: $867; 8-9 pax: $806; 10 pax: $782</h4><h4>BB (Breakfast only): 6-7 pax: $787; 8-9 pax: $727; 10 pax: $702</h4><h4>Single sharing is an additional $298 on top of the package</h4><p><strong>TCS is 5% of package price and is refunded back to you</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>ITINERARY IN BRIEF:</strong></p><p><strong>DAY 1 &#8211; 24th Dec 2022: HANOI ARRIVAL (L)</strong></p><p>Arrival flight: TBA</p><p>Arrival in Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Meet our tour guide and transfer to City Center where you may choose to have breakfast/coffee, freshen up and stretch your legs. We recommend the Coffee Club right in the heart of City Center that has a global menu.</p><p>We will visit <strong>The Opera House, Ly Thai To King&#8217;s Statue, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple </strong>and journey through Hanoi&#8217;s <strong>Old Quarter</strong> by a green car. Have lunch at a LOCAL restaurant. Check-in to our hotel and relax. In the late afternoon, we will enjoy the <strong>Water Puppet show (</strong>Spoiler alert! - it is quite spectacular and a great introduction to Vietnam<strong>)</strong>. Overnight in Hanoi. <strong>ENJOY CHRISTMAS EVE IN THIS VIBRANT CITY!</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ok3l!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c8d3989-7ea4-4a58-a3f0-4d43606825bc_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, 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We start by visiting <strong>Hang Mua</strong> where you will wallow in a wonderful landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. We first climb up hundreds of steps to lead to a temple on top of a hill and witness the spectacular views from Hang Mua over Tam Coc and Ninh Binh&#8217;s stunning countryside. They are well worth the effort. Have lunch at an INDIAN restaurant - you will be missing it.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg" width="1440" height="1440" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1440,&quot;width&quot;:1440,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:810358,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tSPZ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02173dad-d5ed-48fd-92d5-657725038de1_1440x1440.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Trekking to Hang Mua peak; you can see it in the background </em></p><p>Continue to visit&nbsp;the <strong>Trang An Scenic Landscape</strong>&nbsp;complex nearby which was recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, get on a rowing boat (small sampan) traveling along a small river with scenic mountains and green fields all around. The boat takes you to visit the cave complex of Trang An: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou. Mysterious and wild are the words that describe the scenery of mountains and rivers of Ninh Binh. Stop and climb up to the Tran temple to get a gorgeous view of the surrounding area.</p><p>Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqLh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34c541bd-f989-4cec-a536-41c0cbf56b6f_1440x1440.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqLh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34c541bd-f989-4cec-a536-41c0cbf56b6f_1440x1440.jpeg 424w, 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drive to<strong> Halong</strong>, one of the first World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO for Vietnam in 1994. Check-in to our boat and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood and vegetarian options while the boat goes about this unusual seascape with thousands of picturesque rocks and islets, beaches and hollow islands. We can stop to visit some karsts grottoes or just go swimming, or stop at a beach and enjoy the sunset on the sea. (Lunch and dinner on board). Overnight on the boat in Halong Bay.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qprx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8265cbe1-d834-4830-afa6-df09c12f79b5_4032x3024.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qprx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8265cbe1-d834-4830-afa6-df09c12f79b5_4032x3024.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qprx!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8265cbe1-d834-4830-afa6-df09c12f79b5_4032x3024.jpeg 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Evening view from the cruise ship</em></p><p><strong>DAY 4 &#8211; 27th Dec 2022: HALONG BAY &#8211; HA NOI (Brunch)</strong></p><p><strong>By Limousine shuttle bus from the cruise, sharing with other tourists</strong></p><p>We suggest you wake up early to enjoy dawn on the sea. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a direction-oriented name "Eastern Sea", the sunrise over the islets of the Bay is stunning. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in spectacular areas, where almost each islet has its own name like Sail Island, Fisherman&#8217;s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet , named after their shape of the object/thing they resemble. Around <strong>12h30</strong>, take the car back to Hanoi and check-in to our hotel. You are free at leisure or free for shopping. Overnight in Hanoi.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg" width="1024" height="768" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:768,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:127733,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!txh7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde63c7be-0282-42e6-8006-6ca987faef88_1024x768.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>DAY 5 &#8211; 28th Dec 2022: HA NOI fly to DA NANG &amp; HOI AN (B,L)</strong></p><p>Fly with Vietjet Air from Hanoi (HAN) to Da Nang (DAD)</p><p>Airfare: USD85/ ticket (included airport tax, service charge, baggage allowance: 20kg + 7kg)</p><blockquote><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Airfare is subject to change/ increase</em></p></blockquote><p>After breakfast at the hotel,</p><p>You are free at leisure, check -out hotel before <strong>12h00</strong>. Our driver will pick you up and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for domestic flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival in Da Nang International Airport, our driver and tour guide will pick you up and transfer to Hoi An ancient town. Have lunch at a Local restaurant.</p><p>This afternoon we explore <strong>Hoi An ancient town</strong> &#8211; walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls and Trading Houses, Pagodas, and stroll around the market situated by the Thu Bon river, you may feel like the artists who see the charm of Hoi An. A magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. From the town pier,&nbsp;we embark on the boat on Thu Bon river. Enjoy the busy daily life of the Hoi An people from the boat. Continue to Thanh Ha pottery village where we learn and enjoy the daily life of Thanh Ha people. Observe all the steps of making a pottery product: vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot,...&nbsp;Return back to hotel or spend more time shopping at the town center. Overnight in Hoi An.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Qr9I!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e3c7bb8-d50c-4829-b11f-3595157565f3_870x545.jpeg 848w, 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Take the cable car that earns 5 points in the world to the Ba Na station. Stop at By Night Station to visit the hills of Vong Nguyet, the Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue to get on a cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of the Ba Na range, visit the top of Nginh Phong, Le Nim Villas, the orchid garden ... Try the climbing train (first and only funicular) in Vietnam) and visit an ancient French winery (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), Le Jardin D'amour flower garden. Have BUFFET lunch in Ba Na Hills.</p><p>Do not miss the walks on <strong>the Golden Bridge </strong>among the foggy hills and enjoy the beautiful view of the city of Da Nang. 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We pick you up and transfer to Da Nang Airport for domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, we will pick you up and transfer to city center,  check-in to our hotel and head for lunch at an INDIAN restaurant.</p><p>In the afternoon we will visit the <strong>Independence Palace,</strong> also known at the Reunification palace which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Witness<strong> </strong>the beautiful structures from French Colonial times such as the <strong>Notre Dame Cathedral, </strong>the historic <strong>Central Post Office.</strong> Followed by the remarkable site of the <strong>War Remnants Museum </strong>which has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fovH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg" width="1456" height="724" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9b5fc7ce-4bd4-45f7-bdcf-235ce8539933_1920x955.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:724,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Best Time to Visit Mekong Delta: When to Go &amp; 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31st Dec 2022: HO CHI MINH CITY &#8211; MEKONG DELTA RIVER &#8211; HO CHI MINH CITY (B,L)</strong></p><p>Breakfast at hotel,</p><p><strong>09:00am</strong> Leave the hustle bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho, the town that lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then&nbsp;board the sampan boat and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as <em><strong>Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands</strong></em>.</p><p>Stop over at<strong> Unicorn Island</strong>, walk around country lane and see the orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.</p><p>Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside. Feel free to visit the family business, honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop.</p><p>Have lunch at LOCAL restaurant. </p><p>In the afternoon, cycle around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life of the Mekong delta. Relax in a hammock and enjoy the cool breeze for those who don&#8217;t with to join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. 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Upon arrival and before exploring the tunnels, you will get a short introduction about how the tunnels were built and how people survived in the harsh conditions of war. Spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which include specially constructed living quarters with kitchens and bedrooms, side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. There are many hidden trap doors and maze like tunnels to secure the area during war. Special tea and cassava (Guerilla&#8217;s food during the war) will be served. Here you can relax and if you are a shooter, you can try to shoot a real AK47. Have lunch at a LOCAL restaurant and return to Ho Chi Minh. You are now free at leisure and for shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.</p><p><strong>DAY 10 &#8211; 2nd Jan 2023:&nbsp; HO CHI MINH CITY - DEPARTURE (B)</strong></p><p>Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure then our tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure. End of service.</p><p><strong>Late check-out is not included and check-out time is 12h00!</strong></p><p><strong>HAVE A FANTASTIC TRIP!</strong></p><div><hr></div><h3><em>Inclusions:</em></h3><ul><li><p><em>Hotel accommodation based on Double/Twin shared rooms</em></p></li><li><p><em>A/C transfer with experienced drivers</em></p></li><li><p><em>English speaking local tour guides</em></p></li><li><p><em>Overnight cruising package 2 days/ 1 night in Halong Bay</em></p></li><li><p><em>Boat trip as program mentioned</em></p></li><li><p><em>Sampan in Ninh Binh</em></p></li><li><p><em>Cable car to Ba Na</em></p></li><li><p><em>Meals without drinks as indicated: B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner</em></p></li><li><p><em>All sightseeing fees as program</em></p></li><li><p><em>02 bottles of 0,5l on each day tour</em></p></li></ul><h3><em>Exclusions: </em></h3><ul><li><p><em>E- visa into Vietnam (visa stamp fee already included): USD35/ 1pax</em></p></li><li><p><em>International air ticket to / from Vietnam and domestic flights</em></p></li><li><p><em>Early check-in and late check-out</em></p></li><li><p><em>Other meals not mentioned in programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Gratuities/ tips for tour guides; Drinks, personal expenses and others&#8230;.</em></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><h3>4* hotels used for tour (or similar):</h3><p>Hanoi - May De Ville Legend Hotel; https://www.maydevillelegendhotel.com/</p><p>Halong Bay - La Casta Cruise; http://lacastacruise.com/</p><p>Hoi An - Hoi An Blue Sky Hotel; http://www.hoianbluesky.com/</p><p>Da Nang - Golden Lotus Hotel; http://goldenlotushotel.vn/</p><p>Ho Chi Minh - Palace Saigon Hotel; http://www.palacesaigon.com/</p><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:</p><p>&#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 3-4 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 75% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 1-3 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 100% Cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><h3>For bookings and other details contact:</h3><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/laidback-holidays-special-vietnam?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><h2>Itinerary</h2><h4>Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur (KL)</h4><p>We board our transport vehicle from the airport and head straight to Genting Highlands (approx 2-2.5 hrs).</p><p>Check in to Grand Ion Delemen Hotel (twin sharing / breakfast included)</p><p>Indulge in shopping at the premium outlets. 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We check in to Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel and Residences (twin sharing / breakfast included).</p><p>Half day city tour with KL tower. </p><p>Evening at leisure.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg" width="1200" height="693" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:693,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Kuala Lumpur &#8211; Travel guide at Wikivoyage&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Kuala Lumpur &#8211; Travel guide at Wikivoyage" title="Kuala Lumpur &#8211; Travel guide at Wikivoyage" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoV3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc92922b-0bfa-4992-abd9-22bc2336f3d7_1200x693.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>KL City</em></p><h4>Day 3: Batu Caves</h4><p>Post breakfast, we head for Batu Caves. Guarded by a monumental statue of Hindu deity Lord Murugan, the Batu Caves are a Malaysian national treasure and an unmissable day trip from Kuala Lumpur. These limestone caves harbor Hindu temples where dioramas of mythic scenes glow beneath stalactites, bats flutter in the shadows, and monkeys join tourists hiking the stairs to Temple Cave.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CX2y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ac5561c-ef77-487a-b6e8-1e2726697498_1024x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CX2y!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ac5561c-ef77-487a-b6e8-1e2726697498_1024x640.jpeg 424w, 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src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CX2y!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ac5561c-ef77-487a-b6e8-1e2726697498_1024x640.jpeg" width="1024" height="640" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0ac5561c-ef77-487a-b6e8-1e2726697498_1024x640.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:640,&quot;width&quot;:1024,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;A Guide To The Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="A Guide To 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Upon arrival, we board our vehicles and head to the hotel. </p><p>In Bali, we spend 4 nights; 2 nights in Kuta at the Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel (twin sharing / breakfast included), and 2 nights in Ubud at Freddies Villas (twin sharing / breakfast included).</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Nre1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg" width="1200" height="675" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3d6ffef0-7536-48ea-b89e-a4e6bae7bd6f_1200x675.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:675,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Kuta Beach - 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Visit Kintamani Village with breathtaking view of an active volcano and Lake Batur from the top.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg" width="669" height="446" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:446,&quot;width&quot;:669,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Best Kintamani Tours &amp; Tickets - Book Now&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Best Kintamani Tours &amp; Tickets - Book Now" title="Best Kintamani Tours &amp; Tickets - Book Now" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7Sh3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5a38c9e0-0b1d-4c63-9ac5-fdfe164bc7cc_669x446.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Kintamni Volcano</em></p><p>Uluwatu Temple Tour - Situated just outside Kuta on Bali&#8217;s southwestern tip sits an ancient temple perched atop towering seaside cliffs. At Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali&#8217;s most important directional temples, Ganesha statues welcome visitors who&#8217;ve come to enjoy spectacular views and watch a traditional Balinese dance at sunset.</p><p>Ubud - The town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia, is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance. The surrounding Ubud District&#8217;s rainforest and terraced rice paddies, dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, are among Bali&#8217;s most famous landscapes.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KrDM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff459c0cc-fa45-4b03-96cf-289688f0f969_4000x2240.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KrDM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff459c0cc-fa45-4b03-96cf-289688f0f969_4000x2240.jpeg 424w, 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book them for you at the best rate available or you may choose to book your own flights. Please note, if you choose to book yourself, you will also have to purchase travel insurance (coverage of minimum $25000 (USD) per passenger.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Inclusions:</h4><ul><li><p>E-visa for Malaysia (KL) and Indonesia (Bali)</p></li><li><p>(3+4) 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast in KL and Bali</p></li><li><p>Meet &amp; Greet assistance at the airport</p></li><li><p>Batu Caves (20 Min Photo Stop)&nbsp;**&nbsp;Ticket Only&nbsp;&nbsp;**</p></li><li><p>Half Day City Tour With KL Tower&nbsp;**&nbsp;Private Basis&nbsp;&nbsp;**</p></li><li><p>Genting Cable Car (two Way)&nbsp;**&nbsp;Ticket Only&nbsp;&nbsp;**</p></li><li><p>Return Airport and inter-hotel transfers on Private Basis</p></li><li><p>English speaking driver + guide assistance</p></li><li><p>Full day Benoa Water Sports including 1 round of Banana Boat, Parasailing / Flying Fish and Jet Ski (Parasailing subject to weather) followed by Ulluwatu Temple tour</p></li><li><p>Full day Kintamni Volcano tour with Ubud village</p></li><li><p>Full day Ullun Danu Temple tour followed by Tanah Lot Temple tour</p></li></ul><h4>Exclusions:</h4><ul><li><p>Roundtrip International flight tickets for Delhi-KL-Bali-KL-Delhi</p></li><li><p>Lunch and Dinner </p></li><li><p>Travel insurance (if you book flight yourself)</p></li><li><p>Gratuities for tour guides; Drinks, personal expenses and others&#8230;</p></li><li><p>Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p>Cancellations made <strong>before 30 days</strong> of travel will qualify for a <strong>full refund</strong> after deducting bank/credit card charges if applicable. Thereafter, refund shall be made as follows:</p><p>&#8226; 50% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 3-4 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 75% of the total amount charged if cancelled between 1-3 weeks prior to the trip</p><p>&#8226; 100% Cancellation charge in if cancelled less than 1 week of travel/postponement of the trip/no show</p><h3>For bookings and other details contact:</h3><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/p/kuala-lumpur-bali-the-gateway-to?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thank you for reading Laidback Outdoor. 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Quarantine Requirements) -  Wego Travel Blog&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Azerbaijan (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests &amp; Quarantine Requirements) -  Wego Travel Blog" title="Azerbaijan (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests &amp; Quarantine Requirements) -  Wego Travel Blog" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eb-Z!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16fae14e-d570-41f3-8c2b-256237401497_1024x640.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eb-Z!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16fae14e-d570-41f3-8c2b-256237401497_1024x640.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eb-Z!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16fae14e-d570-41f3-8c2b-256237401497_1024x640.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eb-Z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F16fae14e-d570-41f3-8c2b-256237401497_1024x640.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is a transcontinental country bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline. It also has one of the highest literacy rates in the world (99.79%).</p><p>It is the most concentrated nation for mud volcanoes and its famous Yanar Da&#287; or Burning Mountain has been blazing for over 65 years. </p><h4>5 nights / 6 days</h4><h3>Brief Itinerary</h3><p><strong>Day 1: ARRIVAL in Baku</strong></p><blockquote><ul><li><p>Arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. A local representative will be there to greet you</p></li><li><p>Drive to and check in at a hotel. Settle in</p></li><li><p>Lunch in a restaurant. Choice of Local/International/Indian.</p></li><li><p>Assemble at hotel lobby and proceed for the evening panoramic city tour</p></li><li><p><strong>Highland Park&nbsp;</strong>- Alley of Martyrs&nbsp;National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis or the Flame Towers- the tallest skyscrapers in Baku</p></li><li><p><strong>Baku Crystal Hall&nbsp;</strong>- an indoor arena located on the coast of Baku near National Flag Square. Construction of the arena began in August 2011 and finished in April 2012&#8212;in time for it to host its first major event, the 2012 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest</p></li><li><p>Walk through&nbsp;<strong>Baku Boulevard&nbsp;</strong>which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. It traditionally starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. Since 2012, the Yeni Bulvar (New Boulevard) has virtually doubled the length to 3.75 kms.</p></li><li><p>Dinner in a restaurant. Choice of Local/International/Indian.</p></li><li><p>Overnight in Hotel</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg 424w, 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src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg" width="900" height="600" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:600,&quot;width&quot;:900,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Baku Boulevard Photograph by Fabrizio Troiani | Pixels&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Baku Boulevard Photograph by Fabrizio Troiani | Pixels" title="Baku Boulevard Photograph by Fabrizio Troiani | Pixels" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_cuU!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffae7b8df-1ecd-4cbb-9885-619ed50bbd0e_900x600.jpeg 1272w, 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11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Day 2: Old City Tour</strong></p><ul><li><p>Breakfast in hotel</p></li><li><p>Assemble at the hotel lobby. Head for the Old City tour.</p></li><li><p>Old City&nbsp;or&nbsp;Inner City&nbsp;is the historical core of&nbsp;Baku. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku,&nbsp;which is surrounded by walls for protection. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000.&nbsp;In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the<em>&nbsp;<strong>Palace of the Shirvanshahs</strong></em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em><strong>Maiden Tower</strong></em>, became the first location in&nbsp;Azerbaijan&nbsp;to be classified as a&nbsp;World Heritage&nbsp;Site&nbsp;by&nbsp;UNESCO.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Lunch in a restaurant. Choice of Local/International/Indian.</p></li><li><p><em><strong>Nizami Street&nbsp;</strong></em>known for shopping. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east.&nbsp;Total length of the street is 3,538 m.</p></li><li><p><em><strong>Fountains Square</strong></em>&nbsp;is a public square in downtown&nbsp;Baku. The square was previously called&nbsp;Parapet&nbsp;and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.</p></li><li><p><em><strong>Deniz Mall - </strong></em>located on land reclaimed from the Caspian Sea, Deniz Mall is a</p><p>120,000 m&#178; entertainment, leisure, and dining destination over five floors. It is Azerbaijan&#8217;s premier entertainment venue. A &#8216;flame&#8217; tower is the centerpiece of eight star-shaped wings inspired by Azerbaijan&#8217;s national emblem.</p></li><li><p>Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in hotel.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xFdc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc00545c3-11c3-426e-af79-f6aefd42f708_720x720.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xFdc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc00545c3-11c3-426e-af79-f6aefd42f708_720x720.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xFdc!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc00545c3-11c3-426e-af79-f6aefd42f708_720x720.jpeg 848w, 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located in Gabala, another region of Azerbaijan that one passes when travelling to Sheki. This lake is not on the way but once we go a bit deeper towards the mountains this beautiful view opens up in front of you.</p></li><li><p>Return back to Baku.</p></li><li><p>Dinner at local restaurant.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3kCe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg" width="1456" height="967" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c652cad5-1873-4352-8695-1a176b70e661_2614x1736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:967,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Gabala &#8211; 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TEMPLE</strong></em> - The most famous fire temple is the well-preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fire Place") in Surakhany. The temple was built over a pocket of natural gas that fueled a vent providing an 'eternal' fire. (Entrance included)</p></li><li><p>Lunch in local restaurant.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg" width="800" height="450" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:450,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Baku - Tripadvisor&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Baku - Tripadvisor&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Baku - Tripadvisor" title="Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Baku - Tripadvisor" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vZuV!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7f7a0888-c6d5-432a-aa38-e876ff6ff10e_800x450.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><ul><li><p>Trip to <em><strong>"FIRE MOUNTAIN"</strong></em>-"Yanardag" - a mountain on Absheron</p><p>peninsula, 25 km from north of Baku. Literally, word "Yanardag" means</p><p>"Blazing mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and the floor.</p><p>Yanardag is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the</p><p>Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of</p><p>Azerbaijan, which is known as the "land of fire.&#8221;</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2zVo!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg" width="670" height="450" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://bucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6e15eb92-fac4-42a4-945e-29bfae3236cb_670x450.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:450,&quot;width&quot;:670,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;The burning Mountain \&quot;Yanardag\&quot; 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The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. 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Visit dry fruits and sweets shop</p></li><li><p>Lunch in local restaurant</p></li><li><p>After Baku mall drop off Baku Outlet Park - On February 1, 2011 Baku Outlet Park started operating in Baku Bus Station. Zara, H &amp; M, Pull &amp; Bear, Bershka, Stradivarius, Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, and other brands.</p><p>Clothing can be purchased at a great discount throughout the year. Baku Outlet Park gained popularity by buyers from the very beginning of its opening.</p></li><li><p>Genclik Mall: - located in 10 minutes distance from city center by taxi. Genclik mall is the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants and food courts.</p></li><li><p>Dinner in Indian restaurant</p></li></ul></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Day 6:&nbsp; DEPARTURE</strong></p><blockquote><ul><li><p>Breakfast in hotel</p></li><li><p>Check-out </p></li><li><p>Transfer to Heydar Aliyev International Airport</p></li><li><p>Departure</p></li></ul><div><hr></div></blockquote><h3>Package Cost (Double Occupancy): </h3><h3>Boulevard Marriot (5 star): $923 per pax (including taxes, excluding flight tickets)</h3><h3>Winter Park Hotel (4 star): $853 per pax (including taxes, excluding flight tickets)</h3><h3>Mogan Hotel (4 star): $793 per pax (including taxes, excluding flight tickets) </h3><div><hr></div><p><strong>INCLUSIONS:</strong></p><blockquote><ul><li><p>Twin/double sharing accommodation in Baku Marriot Hotel Boulevard (5 star) 5 nights including breakfast</p></li><li><p>Sightseeing in districts (Panoramic Tour, Old city tour, Absheron tour, Gabala tour)</p></li><li><p>Meals (5 lunches +5 dinners in restaurant)</p></li><li><p>Entrance for Fire temple, Fire mountain, Gabala cable car</p></li><li><p>Professional English-speaking driver guide</p></li><li><p>E-visa</p></li><li><p>2 Bottles of water per person per day</p></li><li><p>All transfers according to the program including airport transfers (Lux Transport: working time 10:00-21:00)</p></li></ul></blockquote><p><strong>EXCLUSIONS:</strong></p><blockquote><ul><li><p>Anything not mentioned in inclusions</p></li><li><p>Porter service</p></li><li><p>Indian restaurants charge corkage (nominal amount if you carry bottles &amp; drink during the usual lunch &amp; dinner)</p></li><li><p>Charges in hotels for additional services &amp; penalties.</p></li><li><p>Any additional persons joining the group at the destination or any of the services will need to pay full land package cost as per this quotation</p></li></ul></blockquote><p><strong>NOTES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The Hotel&nbsp;<strong>check-in time is 14:00 PM&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong>check-out time is 12:00 PM</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4>Cancellation Policy</h4><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE BELOW BEFORE GIVING BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS:</strong></p><p>- ALL QUOTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY</p><p>- NO BOOKINGS ON HOLD UNTIL BOOKING AMOUNT IS RECEIVED</p><p>- Minimum Amount is non-refundable after booking is confirmed</p><p>- Cancellation prior 45 days - 50% charge of the booking</p><p>- Cancellation prior 30 days - 75% charge of the booking</p><p>- Cancellation prior 15 days - 100% charge of the booking</p><p>- Name change penalty as per airline policy + INR 999 Service Charge</p><p>- Once naming list is received, name change INR 999 Service Charge</p><p>- Date Change/Reissue: As per Terms &amp; Conditions + our Service Charge</p><p>-&nbsp;VISA APPROVAL IS ON THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE "MO-FA" (MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS) &amp; THE EMBASSY OF THE CONCERNED COUNTRY IN INDIA</p><p>-&nbsp;MINIMUM BOOKING AMOUNT IS NON- REFUNDABLE IN CASE OF NO VISA BY THE "MOFA"&nbsp;(MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS)&nbsp;OR&nbsp;THE EMBASSY OF THE CONCERNED COUNTRY IN INDIA</p><p>- AIRLINE TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE</p><div><hr></div><h4>For bookings and other details contact:</h4><p>Laidback Outdoor</p><p>Whatsapp: <strong>+91 8375090772</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>nakblaidback@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@laidbackoutdoor</strong></p><p>Facebook: <strong>@LaidbackIndia</strong></p></blockquote><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.laidbackoutdoor.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Laidback Outdoor! 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