China and Vietnam 2014-2015

2014-15 EDUCATIONAL TOURS PROGRAM

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CHINA & VIETNAM

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9 Return economy class air travel & transfers in China & Vietnam

9 Twin share accommodation with private facilities

9 3 star international standard hotels

9 Pre-paid taxes, levies and charges

9 Information sessions in metro areas

9 Group check-in at Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane airports

9 Daily American buffet breakfast

9 Lunches and dinners (as indicated in your itinerary)

9 Entrance to sites and attractions (as indicated in your itinerary)

9 Private coach with English speaking guide

9 First class trains and coaches

9 Domestic economy class air travel (as indicated in your itinerary)

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9With over 50 years experience providing “Living Lessons” to Australian students, G.E.T Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational tour programs

9You have the confidence of travelling with a fully accredited travel agent and Australia’s leading and only dedicated educational tour specialists

9You will be supported by a highly knowledgeable, innovative and experienced educational tours consultant

9China & Vietnam "Living Lessons" are designed by experienced teachers to immerse students in language and culture, ensure flexible itineraries and provide access to the best value service providers

9G.E.T Educational Tours service quality commitment includes departure support, flexible group size, flexible tour dates, personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests, assistance with planning and pre-tour briefings

9Tour costs available for students under 12 years of age and for small groups of less than 10

WHY TRAVEL TO CHINA & VIETNAM WITH G·E·T EDUCATIONAL TOURS?

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

9 Return international economy airfares including pre-paid taxes and charges

9 8 nights twin share accommodation with private facilities

9 Breakfast daily

9 Lunches & dinners as specified

9 Transfers and tours with local guide

9 Entrance fees as per itinerary

9 Domestic economy class airfares & 1st class rail sleeper fares

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IMPERIAL CHINA

From the ancient capital of Xian to the marvels of Beijing and the modern wonders of Shanghai, this tour provides an in-depth immersion in both past and present Chinese cultures for students.

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – SHANGHAI

Fly from Australia to Shanghai. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Includes a snack on arrival.

DAY 2 SHANGHAI (B, L, D)

Experience exotic and cosmopolitan Shanghai. Walk along The Bund, with its famous European architecture. Visit the classical Yu Gardens, located in the southeast part of the old town area and the Grand Hyatt Tower with its breathtaking panoramic views from the 88th observation floor. Browse through the Shanghai Museum of art and history, and enjoy a cruise on the river.

DAY 3 ZHUJIAJIAO (B, L, D)

Full day excursion to Zhujiajiao followed by an acrobat show in the evening.

DAY 4 SHANGHAI – XIAN (B, L, D)

Following breakfast, morning flight to the city housing the 8th Wonder of the World. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Later visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and walk through the Muslim market followed by a dumpling banquet dinner.

DAY 5 XIAN – BEIJING (B, L, D)

This morning visit Xian's Terracotta Warriors and Horses which were sculpted to guard Emperor Qin upon his death. Enjoy a cycle on the City Wall. In the evening take an overnight train to Beijing (1st class sleepers).

DAY 6 BEIJING (B, L, D)

Arrive in Beijing at approx. 7.30 am and transfer to your hotel for breakfast before setting out to explore Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. Enjoy a Peking duck dinner this evening.

DAY 7 BEIJING (B, L)

Step back in time at the Forbidden City, the centre of the world for the Chinese during 24 Ming and Qing dynasties. While today you can easily walk through the pavilions, palaces and courtyards of the Imperial Palace, the emperors only rarely emerged from behind the red walls of their 72 hectares home. This afternoon visit the beautifully preserved Summer Palace with its ornamental gardens, lake and characteristic pavilions and cruise.

DAY 8 GREAT WALL (B, L, D)

An early start for the 2,000 years old, 6,350 kms long Great Wall. Originally built in sections by individual feudal states, the sections were connected by Emperor Qin Shi Huang when he unified China. Return to Beijing with a photo-stop at the Olympic Stadium followed by a Kung Fu show in the evening.

DAY 9 BEIJING – AUSTRALIA (B)

Morning at leisure before your afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.

PACKAGES INCLUDE: 9 Return international economy airfares including pre-paid taxes and charges

9 2nd class seat on high speed train Beijing - Hangzhou-Shanghai

9 10 nights accommodation at well appointed hotels with American buffet breakfast daily

9 12 hours of language lessons


9 A deluxe coach with an English speaking guide in each city tour

9 Entrance fees as stated in the itinerary

9 Chinese lunch and dinner as per itinerary

9 Tipping to local guides and drivers on behalf of the group for group services as stated in the itinerary

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PACKAGES INCLUDE: 9 Return international economy airfares including pre-paid taxes and charges

9 8 nights accommodation

9 Breakfast daily




9 Language lessons and workshops

9 Cultural workshops

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An exciting ‘Living Lesson’ in Hangzhou designed to motivate students and increase their confidence in their Mandarin speaking ability.

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA - SHANGHAI – BEIJING

Depart Australia on your flight to Shanghai. On arrival in Shanghai transfer to your flight to Beijing. On arrival transfer to your hotel. A snack will be provided in your room.


Spend today visiting some of Beijing's most impressive sights including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.


This morning it's an early start to travel to the 2,000 year old, 6,350 kms long Great Wall of China. In the evening, enjoy a Kung Fu show.

DAY 4 BEIJING (B, D)

Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, the most famous temple in China including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, built entirely of wood without any nails. The afternoon is free for activities at your teachers' discretion.

DAY 5 BEIJING- HANGZHOU (B, L, D)

This morning take the high speed train to Hangzhou. On arrival you will be given an orientation tour of the city which includes the Lingyin Temple.

DAY 6 HANGZHOU (B, L)

This morning you will have your first 3 hour language lesson. In the afternoon continue touring the sights of Hangzhou including Leifeng Pagoda, Huagang Park and the Longjing Tea Plantation.

DAY 7 HANGZHOU (B, L, D)

Following breakfast you will have your second 3 hour language lesson. This afternoon enjoy a cruise on the West Lake.

DAY 8 HANGZHOU (B, L)

After your 3 hour language lesson in the morning, you will be taken on a half day excursion to Shaoxing, a city which is the cultural hub of China.

DAY 9 HANGZHOU-SHANGHAI (B, L)

Time for your final 3 hour language lesson this morning before catching the high speed train to Shanghai.


Spend today visiting some of Shanghai's wonderful sights including The Bund, Yu Garden and the Shanghai World Financial Centre. This evening enjoy an acrobatic show.

DAY 11 SHANGHAI-AUSTRALIA (B, L)

Visit the Shanghai Museum in the morning. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia.

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CHINA CULTURE & LANGUAGE WORKSHOP CHINA INTENSIVE LANGUAGE STUDY

An in-depth exploration of the Chinese language and culture. Language lessons are combined with hands on learning activities which can include cooking and pottery lessons in addition to painting and the drawing of Opera masks.DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – BEIJING Depart Australia on your flight to Beijing. On arrival you will be transferred to the school campus for accommodation. DAY 2 BEIJING (B, L, D) Enjoy your school opening ceremony before being divided into classes. After lunch at the school canteen, your afternoon activities are Chinese painting and paper cutting. Dinner at the school canteen. DAY 3 BEIJING (B, L, D)This morning participate in your 2 hour language lesson. Travel to the Baigongfang Handicraft Museum for your lesson in Opera masks drawing. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Dinner at a local restaurant.DAY 4 BEIJING (B, D)This morning participate in your 2 hour language lesson. Spend the rest of the day in a group activity practising asking for directions and sightseeing on a Hutong tour. Dinner at a local restaurant.DAY 5 BEIJING (B, L, D)This morning share your experiences of yesterday’s activities in a workshop with your class. Continue with a visit to a cooking school and learn to make Jiaozi. Enjoy your Jiaozi lunch. Visit the vast Tiananmen Square where Mao Tse-tung raised the flag for the People’s Republic and the Forbidden City. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by an acrobat show.DAY 6 BEIJING (B, L, D) Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, the most famous temple in China including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, built entirely of wood without any nails. Enjoy Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes. After lunch there is a group activity which will allow you to practise your bargaining skills at Panjayuan Market. Dinner at the school canteen. DAY 7 BEIJING (B, L, D) Make an early start for the trip to the 2,000 year old, 6,350 kms long Great Wall of China. After lunch travel to a local village to learn pottery making. This evening enjoy your Peking duck dinner. DAY 8 BEIJING (B, L, D)This morning make your group oral presentation on “My treasured item”. After lunch your graduation ceremony takes place. After dinner enjoy your farewell party. DAY 9 BEIJING – AUSTRALIA (B)Free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight home.

With its vast cities and unique history, its stunning countryside and extraordinary culture, G·E·T Educational Tours “Living Lessons” in China offer a fantastic opportunity.

Students will be immersed in the language and culture of the world’s most populous country and the cultural treasure-house of East Asia with 5,000 years of tumultuous history.

In China they will come face-to-face with one of Australia’s major trading partners, be confronted by its many paradoxes and experience first-hand the emerging powerhouse of the 21st century as it charges forward at a pace and scale unprecedented in world history.

They will be introduced to the Middle Kingdom's ancient cultures, challenged by its sheer size and engaged in the amazing contrast with contemporary China.

They will stand in awe of the ingenuity of mankind at the Great Wall, feel the power of imperial China in the Forbidden City and the rapidly emerging modern power in Tiananmen Square, touch Old China in the narrow lanes and quadrangles of the hutongs and recognise the struggle of more than 1 billion Chinese in the last century at the collective farms.

Beyond Beijing, China offers unique experiences including a tour to the Yangtze River, Xian’s Terracotta Warriors, the 26 tribes of Yunnan province, Huangzhou's famous sacred mountain and the mega-city of Shanghai with its riverside Bund and ultra-contemporary business district.

Highlights include bargaining in the markets for everything from souvenirs to jewellery, bags and shoes; earning the right to wear a “I climbed the Great Wall Of China” T-shirt; experiencing the unique calm of starting the day with Tai Chi; and the warmth and hospitality of the Chinese as students bridge the culture gap.

Ask your G·E·T Educational Tours representative about the many tour options available in amazing China.

Choices include language lessons in Beijing, cooking lessons, Kung Fu lessons, a visit to the Beijing Zoo, a Hutong tour or explore the mysteries of Chinese medicine.

G·E·T Educational Tours invites you to experience a "Living Lesson" in China designed by Australia's most experienced educational tours consultants.


THE CHINA EXPERIENCE

PACKAGE INCLUDES:



9 Breakfast daily





An exciting "Living Lesson" immersing students in the culture of China's 2 major cities - Shanghai and Beijing. Students will be able to compare and contrast the modern city of Shanghai with the timelessness of "old" Beijing, allowing a true appreciation of the diversity of this fascinating country!




This morning you will visit the sights of Shanghai. Your tour will take you to The Bund with its European style buildings, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, the underground tunnels, Yu Gardens and the Shanghai Museum.

DAY 3 HANGZHOU (B, L, D)

Day trip on the superfast train to Hangzhou for a cruise on West Lake before visiting Leifeng Pagoda and Lingyin Temple. Return to Shanghai.

DAY 4 SHANGHAI – BEIJING (B, D)

Free morning to explore Shanghai's markets followed by a late afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. On arrival transfer to your hotel. This evening visit Tiananmen Square surrounded by imposing buildings including the Museum of Chinese History and the Great Hall of the People.



DAY 6 GREAT WALL (B, L, D)

An early start to visit the 2,000 years old, 6,350 kms long Great Wall, an incredible feat of human achievement regarded as one of the world’s wonders and said to be the only man-made structure visible from space. After your visit to the Great Wall there will be a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium. In the evening enjoy a Kung Fu show.

DAY 7 BEIJING (B, D)

Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, the most famous temple in China, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, built entirely of wood without any nails. Enjoy a sumptuous Peking duck dinner this evening.

DAY 8 BEIJING (B)

Free day for your own activities. Suggestions include the copy department store, a lesson in Chinese medicine, a lesson in martial arts or games in the park.


Morning at leisure before afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.

CHINA STUDY & HOLIDAY TOUR

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PANDAS, WARRIORS & WALL

Experience one of the world's endangered species in its natural environment. Combined with the old cities of Xian and Beijing and the bright lights of Shanghai this is the ultimate Chinese cultural experience for students.




Experience exotic Shanghai, China’s most cosmopolitan city. Walk along the Bund, with its famous European architecture. Visit the classical Yu Gardens, the underground tunnel, Grand Hyatt Tower with its panoramic views from the 88th floor and browse through the Shanghai Museum of art and history. In the evening enjoy an acrobat show.

DAY 3 SHANGHAI – CHENGDU (B, D)

Morning flight. Transfer to your hotel before visiting the Tea Houses at People's Park and in the evening, the Sichuan Opera.

DAY 4 BIFENGXIA (B, L, D)

Full day excursion to Bifengxia to see the amazing pandas. Return to Chengdu for overnight.

DAY 5 CHENGDU – XIAN (B, L)

Visit the Leshan Giant Buddha today before transferring to the airport for your flight to Xian. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

DAY 6 XIAN – BEIJING (B, L, D)

This morning visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World, sculpted to guard Emperor Qin upon his death. Continue with a cycling tour on the City Wall before transferring to the overnight train to Beijing.


On arrival transfer to your hotel. Visit the sights of Beijing including; Tiananmen Square, where Mao Tse-tung raised the flag of the People's Republic and the Temple of Heaven, a group of 15th century ceremonial buildings in a walled park; the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, built entirely of wood without any nails. In the evening enjoy a Peking duck dinner.

DAY 8 BEIJING (B,L,D)

An early start to visit the 2,000 year old, 6,350 kms long Great Wall. Originally built in sections by individual feudal states, the sections were connected by Emperor Qin Shi Huang when he unified China. You will visit the Mutianyu section typical of the Ming Dynasty and this will be followed by a visit for a photo-stop at the Olympic Stadium. Enjoy a Kung Fu show in the evening.




Morning at leisure before afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

9 Return international economy airfares ex Melbourne & Sydney


9 Breakfast daily




9 Domestic economy class airfares

9 Overnight train Xian - Beijing


PACKAGE INCLUDES:

9 Transfers & tours in air-conditioned coaches

9 1 night twin share accommodation

9 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

9 English speaking local guide, entry & tours as per itinerary


PACKAGE INCLUDES:

9 Transfers & tours in air-conditioned coaches

9 2 nights twin share hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts & dinners

9 English speaking local guide, entry & boat tours as per itinerary


PACKAGE INCLUDES:


9 7 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Lunches & dinners as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entrance fees & boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary



A TASTE OF VIETNAM

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – SAIGON

Fly from Australia to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to meet your guide who will teach you some basic Vietnamese during the transfer to your hotel. The guide will go over how to say hello, goodbye, thank you, where do I find...?, How much is...? and other simple phrases.

DAY 2 SAIGON (B, D)

Start the day with a walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s wide boulevards with visits to the former Presidential Palace (now Reunification Hall) famous as the destination for North Vietnamese tanks as they rolled into Saigon on the morning of April 30 1975, the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue to the War Museum. Afternoon free for activities at your teachers' discretion.

DAY 3 SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS (B, D)

Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Afternoon free for activities at your teachers' discretion.

DAY 4 SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA (B, L)

At 8:00am depart for the 2 hour drive to Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta. The tour begins with a boat trip, discovering local trading boats followed by a visit to some home factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy. Proceed to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through a large network of meandering tributaries, crisscrossed with countless arroyos. Following this, take a 10 minute walk through a local village and fruit gardens before coming to preserved 'Mandarin' house. Built centuries ago, at least four generations of the same family have lived here. Mrs Kiet, the owner of the house will serve you an appetizing Vietnamese lunch. Take a stroll through the family's fruit orchard before continuing to Tan Phong Island where you will take a local rowing boat through the canals before returning to Cai Be. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your overnight stay.

DAY 5 SAIGON – DA NANG – HOI AN (B)

Free morning for activities at your teachers' discretion before an afternoon flight to Da Nang. Transfer to the charming beachside town of Hoi An. Along the way you will see the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach, the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world, and five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines.

DAY 6 HOI AN – MY SON – HOI AN (B, D)

Begin the day with a tour deep into the jungle 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the ruins of My Son dating from the 7th - 13th centuries. The dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries were the centre of the Champa Kingdom. Return via Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business, where you will have a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of your Vietnamese hosts and take it with you as a souvenir. Continue with a walking tour of Hoi An’s narrow streets. Highlights include the Temples of Phuoc Kien and Quang Dong and the 16th-century Japanese Covered Bridge.

DAY 7 HOI AN (B, L)

This morning you will have a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river. Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school, where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad, grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen. Enjoy the dishes you cooked for lunch.

DAY 8 HOI AN – DA NANG – SAIGON – AUSTRALIA (B)

Today you will be transferred to the airport in Da Nang for your flight back to Saigon to connect with your overnight flight home to Australia.

OPTIONS

CAMBODIA – SIEM REAP

This rapidly developing town is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. Highlights include the South Gate of Angkor Thom and the stunning Angkor Wat. Students will recognise Ta Prohm Temple featured in the movie, Tomb Raider, literally hidden for centuries in the jungle by the roots of enormous trees and gigantic creepers. On day two, step beyond the tourist precinct for a glimpse of Cambodia still emerging from the killing fields of the 1970’s with a boat tour on the Tonle Sap Lake where you will see floating villages (best from August to March).

VUNG TAU

This overnight journey to the southern beach resort town of Vietnam provides a unique insight into the role of Australian forces in Vietnam in the 1960's with visits to the village of Nui Dat and the area where the Battle of Long Tan cost the lives of 18 Australians. During the Vietnam War, Vung Tàu was home to the Australian Army. After the war, it was a common launching place for the boat people, many of them destined for a new life in Australia.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:


9 12 nights twin share 3 star hotel accommodation

9 Breakfast daily

9 Lunches & dinners as indicated in the itinerary

9 English speaking local guide

9 Entrance fees & boat tours as indicated in the itinerary

9 Domestic air fares as indicated in the itinerary


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HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA – HANOI (D)

Fly from Australia to Hanoi via Saigon. Transfer to your hotel on arrival.

DAY 2 HANOI (B, D)

Your first stop in Vietnam will be Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and private residence from 1954 until 1969, a wooden ethnic minority style house built on stilts. Continue to the National Fine Arts Museum, housed in the colonial Ministry of Information building, to see an eclectic mix of contemporary Vietnamese art, religious pieces, lacquer-ware and sculptures. Other highlights today include the Temple Of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 and a traditional water puppet show.

DAY 3 HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, L, D)

8:00 am departure for travel to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage area. The journey (approximately 3.5 hours drive) will take you through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes. On arrival in Ha Long, board a junk for a 5 hour cruise on the emerald green waters. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch as you cruise among some of the spectacular 3,000 limestone islands. Return to Ha Long Harbour in the middle of the afternoon for transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi at approximately 7:00 pm. Dinner tonight is at KOTO Restaurant. KOTO or ‘Know One Teach One’ is supported by Street Voices, an Australian NGO dedicated to offering a brighter future to street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam.

DAY 4 HANOI – HUE (B, D)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. On arrival transfer to your hotel before an afternoon boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang.

DAY 5 HUE (B, D)

Morning tour to the Imperial Citadel, the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Continue in the afternoon to the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.

DAY 6 HUE – HOI AN (B, L, D)

Travel by road south to Da Nang via the inspiring Hai Van Pass, Vietnam’s geographical and psychological boundary between north and south. Stops include the stone-carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains before arriving at the UNESCO protected beachside town of Hoi An. Once a thriving seaport and a base for seafaring nations seeking new sources of wealth throughout Southeast Asia, ancient Arab trading documents mention Hoi An as a stop along their trade routes.

DAY 7 HOI AN – MY SON – HOI AN (B, D)

Begin the day in a lush green valley 40km southwest of Hoi An to visit the My Son ruins dating from the 7th - 13th centuries. With dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries this was the centre of the Champa Kingdom. Return via Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the Kingdom's capital from the 4th - 8th centuries. This afternoon visit a family-run lantern-making business, where you will get a chance to design your own lantern with the assistance of the your Vietnamese hosts and take it with you as a souvenir. Continue with a walking tour of Hoi An’s narrow streets. Highlights include the Temples of Phuoc Kien and Quang Dong and the 16th-century Japanese Covered Bridge.

DAY 8 HOI AN (B, L)

This morning you will have a cooking lesson at the Red Bridge (Cau Do) restaurant by the river. Students participate in buying ingredients at the local market before a quick boat trip on the Hoi An River to the school, where students are treated to demonstrations of local specialities such as squid and pineapple salad, grilled eggplant and banh xeo (pancakes) before being let loose in the kitchen. Enjoy the dishes you cooked for lunch.

DAY 9 HOI AN (B)

Free day at teachers’ discretion for shopping and exploring this charming town noted for its hand-sewn tailored clothing and beautiful white sand beaches.

DAY 10 HOI AN – DANANG – SAIGON (B, D)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Following your hotel check-in, enjoy a walking tour of the city still known by the locals as Saigon. Visit the former Presidential Palace (now Reunification Hall), the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue to the War Museum.

DAY 11 SAIGON – CU CHI TUNNELS (B, D)

Morning tour to Cu Chi to visit the amazing tunnel system built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. The afternoon is free for activities at your teachers' discretion.

DAY 12 SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA (B, L, D)

Depart this morning and head south to Ben Tre, referred to locally as one of the biggest coconut tree orchards in Vietnam. On arrival board a local boat for a cruise among the islands named Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix Islands. Stop along the way to discover how Vietnamese farmers work their rice fields and observe the daily life of the villagers in the Mekong Delta. Visit a small factory producing handicrafts made from coconuts. Take a short horse and cart ride along country roads to a tropical orchard garden to taste exotic fruits and honey. Continue cruising the small canals and discovering the Mekong. After lunch at a local restaurant, head back to Saigon, arriving late in the afternoon.

DAY 13 SAIGON – AUSTRALIA (B)Free time until your transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.

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