FOOTPRINT VIETNAM TOUR PREMIUM DISCOUNT

To support your travel in Vietnam in our current economy, Footprint decided to give you a premium discount on most of our set tours vietnam, these promotional prices vary from 5% up to 20%.

We lower the cost but not lower the quality of the trips and we even add more value to make the trips more exciting, so we hope this support will be favorable to you.Tour name & number of day

Motorbike Ha Giang & the Northern most Regions - 8 days
Hanoi City Tour - 1 day
Hoa Lu & Van Long Tour - 1 day
Halong Cruise Tour - 2 days
Babe lakes & the tribal homestay - 3 days
Mai Chau & PuLuong Tour - 2 days
North-West Loop Tour - 7 days
North-East Loop Tour - 5 days
Sapa Easy Trek - 3 days
Sapa Easy Trek plus Sunday Market - 3 days
Essential North Package Tour - 9 days
Vietnam Impression – 14 days
A Glimpse of Vietnam Tour - 17 days
Vietnam Package Tour - 21 days

If you do not find your tour here, you can plan a Vietnam tour with us. In the planning process, please ask our travel consultants to get you a discount. Homepage: Vietnam tour
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This Vietnam discount travel will be applied to any booking from January on, and valid to the end of May 2009. Not applied for confirmed bookings before Jan 15 2009.

Thank you for your interest and look forwards to showing you the beauty of Vietnam.

2009 Ecotravel Vietnam Tours Promotion

Hue city tours - Hue city tours

Take time to enjoy all the beauties in Hue ! City tour by car will help you to save the time to visit and discover the beauties of Citadel, Royal tombs and handicraft villages within one day. It is convenient to you !

Itinerary detail:

Your trip starts at 8.00 am from hotel, the driver and guide will take you to the boat landing on the river to make a trip on Perfume river for visiting Thien Mu pagoda. Along the river on dragon boat you will enjoy the tranquil feeling with two sides of green banks’ river and see the daily life of local people. Next you will be transferred back Hue city centre to visit the Imperial Citadel where Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 with numerous of attractive places to see like Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City. Thai Hoa Palace, . Have break for having lunch at restaurant with special dishes of Hue.

This afternoon you will continue to visit the mausoleums of Nguyen’s Kings like Tu Duc tomb, next is handicraft villages such as hat-making, bronze-casting, insence-making and last Minh Mang tomb. You are back hotel around 5.00 pm. Tour finishes at your hotel.


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DMZ tour vietnam - DMZ tour vietnam


Besides the poetic and ancient beauty, Hue is more attractive to international tourists due to cultural values of minority groups. Join 2-days tour to remote rural regions, you will realize that the time you spend on there is not useless at all; on the contrary, it is certain that you will receive a hearty welcome from ethnic people and get the right respect for their habits and customs. Above of all, this tour will take you to specialized historic spots in DMZ.

Itinerary detail:

Day 1: Hue - A Luoi ~ 70km (LD)

Depart at your hotel in Hue at 7am, you will be transferred to A Luoi about 70km. Arriving A Luoi and check in Stilt house. Having a short rest, you will discover A Luoi town and daily life of Ta Oi ethnic. Besides, you will visit a well-known military site - Hamburger Hill (nickname 937 Hill) on walk. From the top of this hill, you can see the whole sight of the airport and the combat base. This will take you about 6 hours for trekking up and down. Have a picnic lunch on way. Then you return the tribe village to break and spending your night in the minority village. Have dinner with traitional dishes of ethnic people on their stilt house. At night, you will enjoy traditional music of ethnic people. Overnight in Stilt House in A Luoi.

Day 2: A Luoi - Dmz - Hue ~ 330km (BL)

You get up early in this morning to experience the activities and morning life of local people as well as enjoy the fresh air in the mountain area. Leave the village at 7 am after having breakfast in Stilt House, then go along Ho Chi Minh Trail for visiting Dakrong Bridge with via Ka Tu, Van Kieu, Paco village. This is an opportunity for you to meet more ethnic people in the highlight of Viet Nam Central. Then go around visiting the Rock pile described as 230 high-piles of rocks and Khe Sanh combat base - one of the most famous sieges of American Vietnamese War. Return to Dong Ha town to have lunch. In the afternoon, you will go on visiting Doc Mieu, Hien Luong Bridge, Museum, Ben Hai River, the 17th Parallel, Vinh Moc Tunnel and Cua Tung Beach and back to Hue about 6pm. Tour ends at your hotel.
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BACH MA TOUR - BACH MA TOUR


Bach Ma Mountain is 60 km to the south of Hue city. This is home to the rare diversified animals with many limpid brooks & picturesque waterfalls, a range of unique trails for those who interested in wildlife and history…Two days trip to Bach Ma National Park offers a delightful opportunity to relax and discover the nature. Taking time to swim at Lang Co beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, your tour will be perfect ! Let join this tour…

Itinarary detail:

Day 1: Hue to Bach Ma. Overnight at Camp (LD)

Leave hotel at 7.30 am then you will take an unforgettable drive upwards to Bach Ma travel center. After that you get ready for a 30 minutes walk to Bach Ma summit to take in spectacular at Bach Ma fauna and amazing butterflies. Taking a swim in the small romantic pools and fairy streams. Having a break for lunch at Five Pools. Within an hour walking, you will visit Do Quyen Waterfall - is astounding and huge in the wooded mountain. It is more than 300m high and 20-30m wide. It is amazing to watch the silver water running into the bright red of water-rail flowers. Then our trek is up back the place of camping to overnight. Enjoy the sleep in the jungle.

Day 2: Explore nature trail, Lang Co beach & back Hue (B)

Early morning, visitors will enjoy the beautiful sunrise scenery then trek to explore nature trail to see lots of Bird, Pheasants... 9am – you will leave Bach Ma National Park and go to Lang Co beach. You will have time for freeing to chill out on the beautiful, white sandy beach of Lang Co. 11am - Back to Hue, arrive Hue at noon. Tour ends at your hotel.

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Hue aluoi tour - Hue aluoi tour

Leave all daily necessaries behind for a memorable moment in your life with Eco Travel Vietnam to ethnic villages and other historic spots such as " Hamburger Hill ", historic Ho Chi Minh Trail and so on. Although the time you spend on exploration is very little, what you will receive from it is extremely immense and useful. Joining this adventure, not only will you heighten your mountain climbing skill, but also acquire mountainous culture as well as historical knowledge.
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Vietnam Tour Information Launches New Tour Information Website 2009

Vietnam Tour Information Launches New Tour Information Website Vietnam-Tour.info

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Ha Noi Overview

Hanoi is the elegant capital city of Vietnam sprawling

Vietnam Transport

Vietnam TransportBy Air to/from Vietnam Vietnam Airlines operates international flights to/from the following destinations: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Berlin, Dubai, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Siep Riem (Angkor Wat), Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Vientiane.TIP: Fares are significantly lower for those flying to Ho Chi Minh City. Although flights are available from the capitals of most Southeast Asian countries as well as from Sydney and Melbourne. The best place is from Bangkok as visas are easiest to obtain there.Airport Tax International airport tax is US$14. The airport tax for domestic flights is VND 30'000 (in some cases VND 15'000). Remember to leave enough money for the International Departure Tax if you're flying out of Vietnam. They prefer dollars to Dong at Saigon airport - the exchange rate is extortionate if you're paying in Dong!Domestic FlightsIt is much easier and safer to travel between cities by plane and buy your tickets in Vietnam as they are cheaper. Most routes have a daily flight and are easily available and booking isn’t necessary.Northern Airport Flight Service has helicopter flights to Ha Long Bay. There are 2 flights per week at 8:00 and 15:30 on Saturday, departing from Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi (not the international airport). You can get the tickets at the Metropolitan HotelNha Trang has daily flights to/from Ho Chi Minh City.National Airport Code CityBMV Ban Me ThuotDAD DanangDIN Dien Bien PhuDLI DalatHAN HanoiHPH Hai PhongHUI HueNHA Nha TrangPQC Phu QuocPXU PleikuSGN Ho Chi Minh CitySQH Na SanVIH Qui NhonVII VinhVKG Rach Gia * Airlines * Vietnam Airlines (International) 116-118 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Ho Chi Minh City. Tel (08) 292118 * Vietnam Airlines (Domestic) 27b Nguyen Dinh Chieu St. Ho Chi Minh City. Tel (08) 299980 * Air France Dong Khoi and Le Loi St. (Caravelle Hotel), Ho Chi Minh City . Tel (08) 241278 * Aeroflot 4H Le Loi St. Ho Chi Minh City. Tel (08) 93489 * Thai 116 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Ho Chi Minh City Tel (08) 292118 * Philippine Airlines Ho Chi Minh City Tel (08) 292200 * MAS116 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Ho Chi Minh City Tel (08) 30695 BicyclesIt is fun to rent a bicycle and to ride around. Rates are around US$ 2 for a day. It is also possible to buy bicycles and even mountain bikes, but beware of the quality. Maintenance is widely available, but original spare parts are rare. Instead, any spare part that "fits" will be used.BoatsThere are some boats between the mainland of Vietnam and the islands. Rach Gia to/from Phu Quoc takes 6 to 10 hours and costs around VND 90000. Officially, it should leave every day at 8 am in Rach Gia and at 10 am in An Thui. In reality it waits until there are enough passengers. This can mean day...so be prepared. Ha Tien to/from Phu Quoc This is officially not allowed, since the boat crosses Cambodian waters so if you catch one of these the risk is your own as to whether you get put behind bars for your efforts or not. Vung Tao to/from Con Dao There is a boat between Vung Tao and the island Con Dao. One way takes about 13 hours.Buses Traveling by road from Cambodia is a slow and expensive alternative to flying. The bus system runs almost everywhere within the country, with stations built around the country dividing the territory into regions. For longer trips buses tend to be slow and unreliable it is therefore generally advised that travelers fly in instead. Nha Trang/Ho Chi Minh City Express and regular buses link Nha Trang with Ho Chi Minh City; express buses take about 12 hours.Mini Buses It is possible to rent a minibus if you so desire and if there are a few of you, it possibly works out to be a cheaper way of getting around the country, though risky, due to the high number of accidents in Vietnam.CyclosAn excellent way to tour any city in Vietnam is to rent a cyclo. Rates start from around VND 15000 to VND 30000 for a ride of up to 10 minutes in Saigon. Locals pay half that price. You can also get a tour of one hour for US$1. In Hanoi prices are more related to the distance and are a bit more expensive. Each town seems to have it’s own price structure, so ask around to get some idea at the time.TIP: Make sure that you hold onto any belongings when traveling in a cyclo as passing motorists and the like have been known to grab these as they pass.The routes a cyclo may use is being limited by the government because they cause traffic congestion, so what seems to be a short trip could in fact become quite a long one because of having to take an indirect route, especially in Ho Chin Minh City.Hire CarsCar rentals are currently not in existence. Cabs, which are unmarked cars without meters, can typically be rented for the day. The rates are about US$25 to US$150 (depending on the car, the place you rent it from, the region and your bargaining skills). As with any form of transport in Vietnam, driving is a risk you take due to the high accident rate in the country.Motorbike hireIt's easy to rent a motorcycle to get around. Usual rates are US$4 to US$7 for a day for a 50 cc to 100 cc Honda or Yamaha. If you rent a motorbike, make sure that you don't leave your passport with them and that in the contract they don't overcharge. Buy a big lock and chain as the motorbike theft rate is VERY high.If you are in a hurry, you can try to flag down a motorcycle for a ride on the back (most drivers are not adverse to making a bit of extra money) or ask a local to find a Honda ong (motorbike taxi) for you. The biggest problem is explaining the destination to the driver because pronunciation is everything in Vietnamese. Carry a pen and paper or a map.TIP: As in many Asian countries the standard of driving, to say the least, is atrocious and at times it will seem as if every vehicle on the road is going in the opposite direction to you. It is therefore generally advised that unless you are both a very experienced driver with a good medical insurance or a risk-taker, it’s NOT ADVISABLE to rent a motorbike at all.Ships and FerriesThere are no official passenger services. Travelers may be able to ride on a cargo ship to Ho Chi Minh City, Danang or Haiphong from Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Singapore or France. Check with the local shipping and travel agencies for rates and availability.A ferry service runs from Cambodia to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta.TrainsThere are currently no train lines running between Vietnam and its neighbouring countries. The Vietnamese railway system runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi along the coast and links with Haiphong and the regions further north. Odd-numbered trains travel south and even-numbered trains travel north.The fastest trains take at least 28 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Reservations should be made a day or more in advance. The major setback to the railways is that tourists are charged many times more than Vietnamese people in the form of an outrageously high surcharge. For long distance traveling, it is best to fly.Nha Trang Express trains run to/from both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.Please note that the above time schedules and prices are subject to change and are therefore intended only as a guide.

Day 7: Island Hopping at Hong Islands

Determining day 7 was such a dilemma. Initially I was planning to do water rafting + elephant tracking. But since the past days I was so hooked on snorkeling, I’m considering to visit Hong Islands instead. In confusion, we even flipped coin to determine where to go ha ha…At the end of the night, the tour agent said that the water rafting is in different province where it will take about 2 hours drive (!); and since it’s not rainy season – there are not much of water in the river for rafting (???) Ian laugh imagining our raft stranded in the middle of the river :D So Hong Island it is. Plus, according to source, Hong Island is a national park (which means you have to pay 200 bath just to land on it cause it’s so special).When we got to the first island (this is a round of 5 islands – they claimed), well, the water is kinda greeny blue. When we took our mask and jump; errr how come I can’t see anything! The water is just too cloudy for snorkeling (plus, not much of coral nor fish!). AND the water was kinda makes your skin itchy (confirmed by dear husband). I thought, well, it’s only the 1st island. Maybe the save the best for last.Next one, the Hong Lagoon. Errr… well, basically a lagoon. More modest than the Pi Leh Bay or even the Ao Thalane we visited. Okay, still 3 more places to go. Hmmm. Next is to Pakbia Island that connected to another island during low tide (similar concept with Tup Island in Day 8). Well, it’s dirty and small. Again, not good to snorkel. Nor to swim – cause it’s itchy. Nor to sunbathe – cause the beach is so small and dirty.Next we’re suppose to go to Rai island – but THE TOUR GUIDE SKIPPED IT! Claiming that it’s high tide and we’ll not able to land there. But according to my tour agent the night before “You know that they name it 5 islands tour but you’ll only see 3 right?” O damn, she’s right :DI think this is the first time in Krabi where I just can’t wait just to get the tour over with. In the last island, before we land, the tour guide said “This is Lading island – land of paradise”. Errr.. another green sea, with small beach and cloudy water!!! Aaargghhh!!!Well, Ian and I ended up practicing our snow angel movement in the water (no it’s not an intercourse position ha ha ha, it’s basically floating with your back – staring at the sky). These 5 islands package was where I saw really small number of boats (guess not much people was “tricked”). I was surprised though when I saw a couple that (seems to) rent a private boat to go to this particular island. I guess there were on honeymoon or something cause they kept hugging and strangling each other with affection ha ha… Survey, survey, survey my friend – luckily love is so blinding. Otherwise she won’t smile that much ha ha…Final verdict: NOT WORTH IT. This package cost 700 bath (twice as much as the 4 islands tour) and the islands are just so so for that amount of money. Suggest you to specifically go to Bamboo island (one of the Phi Phi Islands) instead.O yeah, forgot to mentioned - the only good thing about this tour is you get the change to take picture feeding pretty big fishes in Hong Island :D In the other islands, the fish are too small to get captured in regular camera.Chubby Traveller’s rating : 1 / 5.

ETHNIC MINORITIES IN NORTH-WEST HIGHLANDS Vietnam

Hanoi - Hoabinh - Maichau - Sonla - Dienbienphu - Laichau - Sapa - Bacha - Hanoi Day 1. Arrival in HanoiGreetting by our guide at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel. Enjoy the brief excursion to visit the Old Quarters by Cyclo in one hour. Enjoy the traditional performance of water puppetry. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel. Day 2. Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai ChauDrive to Mai Chau – home of white Thai minority. Enjoy songs and dance show by Thai amateur artists. Dinner and overnight in a house-on-stilts in a Thai village. Day 3. Mai Chau – Son LaTransfer to Son La – home town of the Black Thai, Meo, Muong and White Thai, on the way you take the chance to overview of Moc Chau highland, stops for photos and visiting minority villages. Overnight in Son La. Day 4. Son La – Dien Bien PhuDrive to Dien Bien Phu via the Pha Din Pass. Upon arrival, visit the former battlefield. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu. Day 5. Dien Bien Phu – Lai ChauDrive through a various scenery to reach Lai Chau with stop over for photos and visit to ethnic villages. Overnight in Lai Chau. Day 6. Lai Chau – Sa PaTransfer to Sa Pa, discover some nearby minority villages of Red Meo, Thai, Dzao. Arrive in Sa Pa, a highland resort 1600m above sea level in the northen province of Lao Cai, well-known for spectacular sceneries and multi-cultural acticities of hilltribes. Overnight in Sa Pa. Day 7. Sa PaVisit Ham Rong mountain, down town to Lao Chai village to visit the Black H’mong tribe, going along Sa Pa valley to get to Ta Van village to visit the Dzay, Cat Cat village of Black H’mong tribe and the waterfall.. Enjoy the time and communicate with the people and you will be impressed on their hand-made products. Overnight in Sa Pa. Day 8. Sa Pa – Bac HaTransfer to Bac Ha for visiting colourful Bac Ha market on Sunday where the Black Dzao, Black H’mong, Nung peoples exchange their embroidery, silverware and handicrafts. Enjoy corn wine when trekking to visit Pho village – home to H’mong minority. Overnight in Bac Ha. Day 9. Bac Ha – HanoiLight trekking to further explore the rustic villages before transfer to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi Day 10. Hanoi departureEnjoy free time for shopping beforee transfer to the airport for departure flight.