Friday, May 31, 2013

Grand Vietnam Golf Package

Last few years, a number of world-class golf courses have entered in Vietnam. The terrain is favorable for playing golf including beautiful mountain valleys with wonderful pine trees, lakes and romantic flower gardens like the Ad Lat Palace Golf Club or the King’s Island Golf Resort in Ha Toy. Moreover, you can choose an emerald sea with the murmur of the surf lapping on a white sandy beach like the Ocean Dunes Golf Club in Phan Thiet or just a few hours’ drive from bustling Ho Chi Minh City such as the Vietnam Golf and Country Club, the Song Be Golf Resort and the Bo Chang Dong Nai Golf Resort. They all invariably provide perfect relaxation and recreation. After challenging games of golf, visitors can sit back and relax in the clubhouse, make new friends, discuss with partners or simply enjoy the gorgeous scenery around.

Duration: 13 days/12 nights
Tour Code: MVLT06
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Famous golf courses along Vietnam: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Da Nang (Hoi An) - Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – Can Tho (Mekong Delta), let's challenge yourself and relax.

  • Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Dinner
    Our tour guide will meet and greet you upon your arrival at Noi Bai International Airport. Then, we will transfer you to the city for hotel check-in. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake then enjoy our welcome dinner in the restaurant. At night: stay overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 2 - Hanoi - King's Island Golf Resort - Hanoi Sightseeing & Shopping

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After having breakfast at hotel, take a private car to King's Island Golf Resort, the 5 stars international standard and Championship golf course which is 50 km away from Hanoi. After a challenging round of golf, we will transfer you back to the city.
    You will be back to Hanoi in the afternoon for leisure and shopping, we will enjoy 4 hours sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of Literature (First University built in the 11 Century) and Hanoi History Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for shopping. You will have a chance to enjoy 1 hour cyclo tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters. Then, transfer back to your hotel for relaxing and staying overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 3 - Hanoi - Phoenix or Chi Linh Golf & CC

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After having breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Hoa Binh which is 60 km from Hanoi City. Start the day with a round at the Phoenix Golf Resort- the biggest golf resort in Northern Province of Vietnam with total 54 holes (03 Courses) opened on 30th November 2006. In the afternoon, take a short drive to visit Hoa Binh hydro power station then drive back to Hanoi for relax and overnight in hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 4 - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sea Kayaking Explore - Luxury Junk Boat Overnight

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
    08.00: After breakfast, we will pick you up at  Hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay (2,5 hours driving)
    12.00-12.30: Arrive in Halong City. Welcome to Halong Bay and check in on Junk Boat.
    12.30 – 13.00: Cruise through Ha Long Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Coc Coc Mountains and floating fishing village.
    13.00 – 13.30: A Vietnamese and Seafood's lunch is served in the restaurant on Junk Boat.
    13.30 – 17.00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, visit Sung Sot cave. Paddle from Titov beach to Luon Cave. You can chose activities for entertainment: swimming or kayaking. Options in the afternoon: tea with pastries on the Sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
    19.00 – 21.00: Vietnamese and Seafood's dinner is served in the dinning room. Enjoy dinner on board optional night paddle, Fishing and spending a night on Junk Boat (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Cabin, A/C)

    Day 5 - Halong Sunrise Cruise – Hanoi

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    07.00 – 07.30: Breakfast is served in the restaurant on junk boat.
    07.30 – 9.30: Junk Boat sails from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man’s head island, Tortoise Island.
    11.00 - 11.30: It’s time for you to check out the junk boat and it will go back to Ha Long city. Lunch will be served in the restaurant. After lunch, the coach picks you up and transfers back to Hanoi. Drop you at the hotel, tour finish at around 16.30.
    16.30 – 17.00: Check in at hotel again and relax. At night: stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 6 - Hanoi - Da Nang

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    After having breakfast at hotel in Hanoi, you will be transferred by private car to Noi Bai Airport for short flight to Da Nang (10.10Am). Arrive at Da Nang Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred by private car to hotel in Hoi An Town.
    In the afternoon, enjoy Hoi An walking tour in World Heritage town of Hoi An, taking in the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter. Then we take a short boat ride to a nearby island to visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics and also boat building yards (time for shopping). Late afternoon, we will back to hotel for a rest and overnight in hotel in Hoi An (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room).

    Day 7 - Hoi An Ancient Town - My Son Holy Land - Hoi An

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, you will spend a full day trip to visit the capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom- My Son . It is 40km southwest of Hoi An, located in a lush green valley with dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from mid of the seventh and thirteenth centuries. Then you will visit the museum and the holy site and head back to Hoi An. Afternoon is free at leisure. At night: stay overnight in hotel in Hoi An (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room).

    Day 8 - Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Having reakfast and then we will transfer you to Da Nang Airport for the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City which is now still called Saigon. A full day city tour takes in the city’s bustling Chinatown and begins with a visiting to the Thien Hau Temple. From here, you will take a cyclo ride- the most appropriate and unusual way to explore Cho Lon, literally meaning ‘Big market’. The ride will take you to the lively Binh Tay Market. Then visit a lacquer ware factory.
    After lunch, you will visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace and walk to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall. (car is always available).
    After the historical visit, enjoy some wonderful ice cream at Fanny’s, a quaint little parlor with a French atmosphere before exploring the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street.
    Then you will have free time to relax and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh. (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Mekong Delta)

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, we will leave Ho Chi Minh for Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta, and embark on a cruise on the Cai Be Princess junk boat. The tour begins with a visit of the colorful Cai Be floating market, followed by some local 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. Lunch will be served right at a fruit orchard before we cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Then drive to Can Tho and transfer you to hotel on arrival, stay overnight in Can Tho. (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin River View Room).

    Day 10 - Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Today we will cruise to the colorful Cai Rang floating market while having a buffet breakfast on board the traditional Mekong-style Mystic Sampan. Then, back to dry land in Can Tho for a two-hour bike tour around countryside. Then leave Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City to stay overnight here. (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam Golf & Country Club - Cu Chi Tunnel

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, we will start the day with an 18-hole round of golf at the Championship Vietnam Golf and Country Club, then followed by an afternoon visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, the underground network built by Vietcong guerrillas during the war. Experience the tunnels areas and then transfer back to Saigon in the afternoon for relaxing and staying overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

    Day 12 - Ho Chi Minh City - Song Be Golf Club

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After having breakfast, you will play a round at the Championship Song Be Golf Club, which is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and stimulating in the country. The rest of day, time for you to relax and recover. Then stay overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin River View Room).

    Day 13 - Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

    Place Transport: Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, depending on your flight time departure you may have time to relax for a while then our guide will take you from hotel out to the airport to see you off on your journey home and thank you for travelling with us. We hope that one day we will have change to be your partner again. End of your journey!

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 12 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
    - Domestic flight tickets: Hanoi city - Danang City and Danang - Ho Chi Minh City , including domestic airport taxes.
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program
    - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
    - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.
    - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport taxes.
    - Visas.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring ?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start ?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

South of Vietnam and Angkor Wat

This 12-days tour focuses on South Vietnam with visits to Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, and Angkore Wat in Cambodia. The tour is the combination of culture, history and nature. Our unique tailor-made service enables you to make amendments, additions or any other modifications to the itinerary without a limit to the changes or any charges for the design work.

Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Tour Code: MVSD15
Price from: US $ 1014.00 Pax
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple - Vinh Long (Floating Market) - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap (Cambodia)

  • Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City on Arrival - Welcome

    Place Transport: Airplane
    Meals: Dinner
    You'll be greeted at the Airport and transferred downtown to check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and enjoy a stroll around Ho Chi Minh city. Then welcome dinner at our restaurant before. Stay overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City Tour

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    - AM: Visit Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, former US Embassy, City Hall, War Crime Museum.
    - PM: Go to Giac Lam pagoda, town, Thien Hau temple, Ben Thanh Market. At Night: stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 3 - Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    - AM: Depart at 8.00 from your hotel. In the morning, the Tay Ninh excursion will take you to the Great Cao Dai temple (a mixture of Buddhism, Confucius, Taoism, Hinduism and Christian). We see the noon mass at the temple (01hr). Having lunch in Tay Ninh province (exclusive).
    - PM: Visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. At Night: Stay overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 4 - Ho Chi Minh City - Chau Doc

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    - AM: Drive to Cai Be, boat trip visit floating market and cruise over mighty Mekong river to island, promenade around fruit orchards, lunch break, board a boat to VinhLong.
    - PM: Coach trip to Sa Dec where it is made famous by the film L'Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore the village before heading onto Chau Doc via Long Xuyen for the first night. At Night: Stay overnight at the hotel in Chau Doc (Basing on Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 5 - Chau Doc - Can Tho

    Place Transport: Car->Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    AM: please get up early for a cruise through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. We also cruise through the floating village with tons and tons of fish farmed underneath hundreds of shelters. Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and watch the locals go about their traditional weaving. After visiting the famous Lady Chua Xu Temple (1820), we walk to the sacred Sam Mountain with its panoramic view over the vast plains into.
    PM: After lunch, we continue go to Can Tho with a stop at a bird sanctuary,. At Night: Stay overnight at a hotel in Can Tho (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 6 - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    AM: In the morning, boat trip to Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets before heading up a quiet canal for a walk along a country road to enjoy the beautiful Delta scenery and meet the locals.
    PM: In the afternoon, we head back to HCMC with a stop at a My Tho bonsai garden, and arrive in HCMC. At Night: Stay overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room).

    Day 7 - Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    AM: We’ll take you to the airport to take flight to Siemreap where you'll meet our local guide. The rest of the day is your leisure. At Night: Stay overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 8 - Welcome To Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    AM: Siem Reap is the base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor - the ancient capital of the Khmer empire. A tour of the temples includes the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the famous Bayon, Baphoun, the Terrace of Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent 12th century Angkor Wat and return to hotel after watching the sunset at Phnom Bakheng. At Night: Stay overnight in Hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 9 - Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    AM: Please get up early to catch the sunrise (optional). Return to the hotel for breakfast. Visit to Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei and fabulous Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. In the afternoon, continue to Neak Peanand Preah Khan, the "Holy Sword" temple which is also one of the largest temple compounds in Angkor. At Night: Stay overnight in hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 10 - Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Heading out of town, we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei . Along the way, we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and the River of 1000 Lingas, locally named Kbal Spean. On the way back,you will visit the enchanting Banteay Srei which was designed to leave no space undecorated, and the fine carvings in pink sandstone are very unique. In the afternoon, we continue to take an impressive tour with other attractions: Rolous Groupof temples including Preah Ko, Ba Kong and Lo Lei. At Night: Stay overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 11 - Siem Reap

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    - AM: After breakfast, we'll visit the workshops of Artisans d'Angkor to see wood and stone carving or shop for souvenirs or take a boat trip on the great lake, Tonle Sap (July-February only). At Night: Stay overnight at a hotel in Siem Reap (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Room)

    Day 12 - Departure Siem Reap

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Breakfast
    We will take you from your hotel out to the Siem Reap Int'l Airport to see you off on your journey home or more visit other country. Thank you so much for traveling with Minmax.. End of your journey.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Ho Chi Minh Golf Tour

This tour is designed for those who interested in playing golf and want to experience with many complicated golf courses. Ho Chi Minh city is well-known with a metropolis city. it’s also Vietnam’s most dizzying city, a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the whole country forward with its limitless energy. Let’s feel this bustling city and challenge yourself with many kind of golf courses.


Duration: 7 days/6 nights
Tour Code: MVLT07
Price from: US $ 784.00 Pax
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Challenge yourself with these golf course: Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Thanh - Long Thanh - Song Be Golf

  • Day 1 - Saigon

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals: Dinner
    Arrive at Ho Chi Minh Int’l Airport, our guide and driver will transfer you to the hotel for checking in. Then enjoy our welcome dinner and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 2 - Vietnam Country Club

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, we will take you to Vietnam Country Club (site of Asian PGA Tournament) for playing golf and relaxing. Then back to Ho Chi Minh City for staying overnight.

    Day 3 - Saigon

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Having breakfast and spending your all day with us to discover 'Best of Saigon' sightseeing including the following highlights: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Palace of the Jade Emperor, Ben Thanh Market, Cho Lon, Vinh Nghiem and Tran Hung Dao Pagoda and enjoy your lunch. Then stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Day 4 - Long Thanh Golf Club

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast, we will move to Long Thanh Golf Club (spectacular course overlooking Saigon) for new golf experiences. Have lunch and then continue playing or relaxing. We will back to Ho Chi Minh City for staying overnight.

    Day 5 - Mekong Delta

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    Spend all day for the bustling tour in Mekong Delta after breakfast, with a visit to the Vinh Trang Pagoda and a boat trip on the Mekong. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

    Day 6 - Song Be Golf Club

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After breakfast and we will move to Song Be Golf Club (Vietnam’s first international standard course), have lunch and relax then we will back to Ho Chi Minh for staying overnight here.

    Day 7 - Saigon Airport - Departure

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    After breakfast, we will transfer you back to the Ho Chi Minh Int’l airport to catch the flight to your home, hope that you had wonderful day in Vietnam and we would like to send our special thanks to you for travelling with Minmax and hope that you will travel with us to other destinations. End of your golf tour!

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 06 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
    - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
    - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.
    - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport taxes.
    - Visas
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring ?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start ?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Monday, May 20, 2013

Best of Chiang Rai 4 days / 3 nights

Chiang Mai is Northern Thailand, the gateway to the (in) famous Golden Triangle and find out. Long gone are the bad things of the past and here to stay are the beautiful cultural and natural treasures of the area. Arrive in Chiang Rai, soak in the lively atmosphere at the market and visit other main attractions here such as King Meng Rai Monument, Wat Phra Kaew and the all white temple of Wat Rong Khun. Ancient ruins and border towns, fascinating views and interesting people fill the four days of this Northern Thailand package tour of MinMax Travel. At the end of our Chiang Rai and the Far North journey you may have a whole new outlook on life in this particular region of Southeast Asia.

Best of Chiang Rai 4 days / 3 nights
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Tour Code: MTSB02
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Chiang Rai - Visit Doi Tung region - Explore the Golden Triangle area

  • Day 1 - Relaxing or shopping.

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals:
    On arrival in Chiang Rai you will be welcomed by MinMax Travel’s tour guide at airport and then transfer to hotel. Then you'll free time for relaxing or shopping. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

    Day 2 - Visit the Doi Tung region

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After a quick breakfast at your hotel, you'll learn more about hill tribe life at the Yao Hill Tribe Village before continuing to the Santi Kiri KMT Yunan Chinese Refugee settlement to see tea and coffee plantations and a co-op store where home made wines and other locally grown products are sold. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit the Doi Tung region (situated 2000 meters/6500 feet above sea-level) home to the Doi Tung Development Project and Mae Fah Luang Gardens (established by the King's mother in 1987 to protect the region, eradicate the cultivation of opium, and encourage farmers to use sustainable agricultural practices). From there, Minmax Travel’s car will drive on to the sacred hilltop shrine Wat Phrathad Doi Tung (where it is believed that the left collarbone of Lord Buddha is enshrined in its twin pagodas) and continue to Mae Sai, the bustling trading town at the farther-most northern border between Thailand and Myanmar. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

    Day 3 - Explore the Golden Triangle area

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    It's time to explore the Golden Triangle area, where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos convene, by 4WD Jeep. Drive through stunning scenery off the usual tourist trail to explore hidden caves. Embark on a boat ride to a Karen hilltribe village for a ride atop an elephant's back followed by lunch in a family home. A short trek then takes you to a picturesque waterfall for a swim before returning to Chiang Rai for the evening. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

    Day 4 - Chiang Rai Depature

    Place Transport: Car->Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    Breakfast at your hotel, then free time until transfer to airport for your departure flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 03 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Visas on arrival
    - International flight tickets and airport tax.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

    - Travel insurance 
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Northern Vietnam Experience

Northern Vietnam is a captivating combination with a wide range of stunning landscapes, enchanting people and dynamic cities. It captures the spirit of the north in this quick-paced adventure from the delightful city of Hanoi to the amazing World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and to the hill station of Sapa. The tour is designed to create a great opportunity to explore the unique culture and beautiful nature of northern Vietnam in an active way. So, give us a try and you will never regret !


Duration: 10 days/9 nights
Tour Code: MMV02
Price from: US $ 886.00 Pax
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Tour through famous cities in the north of Vietnam: Hanoi - Halong Bay - SapaCity

  • Day 1 - Hanoi Arrival

    Place Transport: 
    Meals: Dinner
    Arrival at Noi Bai airport, you’ll be greeted by Minmax guides. After that, we will take you to downtown to check in the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to explore a little of downtown and take a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake.In the evening, enjoy a special Water Puppet show and have a welcome dinner with local delights. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

    Day 2 - Hanoi sightseeing tour

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    After having breakfast in the hotel, you will take an interesting guided city tour including Ho Chi Minh complex (the mausoleum, the house & garden and the museum) and One Pillar Pagoda, a unique ancient architecture. After that, we will move to Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university, dates back to 1070 with peaceful gardens and pavillions  bring you a relaxing respite from Hanoi’s busy streets. Then you will have lunch in a local restaurant.

    In the afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing cyclo tour in the ancient part of Hanoi, walking down some small and lively street to see busy local market then savor local green tea or coffee. You will have free time for shopping then stay overnight in Hanoi

    “Cyclo is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front".

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 9 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily buffet BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above (Please note: pick-ups will be by a guide and driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver only. All unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program
    - Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guest return to the hotel or reach their destination). Free days or part days will not include the services of a guide unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
    - Entry fees are mentioned in the program if necessary.
    - Meals (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - International flight tickets and airport taxes.
    - Visas
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & Others not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Vietnam tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring ?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start ?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Bankgok Escape 4 days / 3 nights


Bangkok retains a charm and glamor that make it the backdrop for a romantic break. You’ll get to know ‘The City of Angels’ through a series of excursions designed for two while also enjoy plenty of free time to relax or explore on your own with MinMax Travel.

MinMax Travel have taken excursions commonly included in a Thailand tour and redesigned them for couples to show you the best of the city with a romantic twist. You’ll visit Wat Po to witness the early morning chants of the monks and receive a private blessing in a local Buddhist Temple. A private boat of MinMax Travel will take you through an area of unseen canals, winding past quiet neighborhoods and scenes of rural life, and an evening tour through the illuminated streets and nighttime markets is an enchanting experience.


Bankgok Escape 4 days / 3 nights
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Tour Code: MTSB01
Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013
Highlights: Bangkok - Visit local Temple and local Market

  • Day 1 - Start to your romantic getaway

    Place Transport: Airplane->Car
    Meals:
    Welcome to Bangkok. MinMax’s tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you with traditional flower garlands and then transfer you through the busy city streets in a charming black cab. An evening dinner of delicious Thai cuisine with contemporary dance performance is a breathtaking start to your romantic getaway. Overnight in Bangkok.

    Day 2 - Visit to a local temple

    Place Transport: Car
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    You'll start today at Wat Po to witness the early morning chants of the monks followed by a visit to a local temple where you'll make an offering and receive a blessing of good luck and good fortune. After touring the famed Grand Palace, indulge with an afternoon spa treatment designed for couples and then set off on an evening excursion through the illuminated streets to a charming riverside restaurant. Diner with the glittering river as a backdrop before wandering the night markets and returning to your hotel. Overnight in Bangkok.

    Day 3 - Visit a local market

    Place Transport: Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
    On a private long tail boat, set off through the narrow canals (locally refered to as 'klongs') where scenes of rural Bangkok life, beautiful teak houses and exotic fruit orchards fill the landscapes. You'll stop to visit a local market, wander through a small temple and enjoy a refreshing drink with a family before returning to town for an afternoon at leisure. For your farewell dinner in the capital, MinMax Travel recommend two rooftop restaurants where the views are breathtaking and the food is divine - perfect for a romantic evening. Overnight in Bangkok.

    Day 4 - Transfer to airport for your departure flight.

    Place Transport: Airplane
    Meals: Breakfast
    Breakfast at the hotel and morning is free at leisure until transfer to airport for your departure flight.

    The Tour Inclusion:

    - 03 Nights Accommodation in deluxe twin / double room view with daily BKF.
    - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
    - Boat cruises as specified in the program.
    - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
    - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.
    - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

       

    The Tour Exclusion:

    - Visas on arrival
    - International flight tickets and airport tax.
    - Dinners, except as specified above.
    - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.


    - Travel insurance 
    - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

    Additional Information

    Importance note
    - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

    What to bring?
    - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

    How to start?
    - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
    - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).