Vietnam Travel Depot Introduced Truly Local Experience Program

Two weeks get into local life in Vietnam, an exceptionally different experience

Hochiminh City, Vietnam (December 6, 2010) – Vietnam Travel Depot has launched the truly Vietnam local experience for travelers visiting the country.

The 13 day program cover most of major cities and travel destinations of the country include Hochiminh City (Saigon), Mekong Delta, Nha Trang Beach, Hoi An ancient town, Hue the former citadel, Hanoi Capital and the magnificent Halong Bay.

This is said to be an unconventional way of creating memorable experience for foreign travelers, the concept is to get passengers involved as much as possible in daily life of the locals from commuting by local means of transportation (taxi, Jeep, boat, motorcycle, trishaw, local bus to provinces, overnight train, overnight cruise), having meals at non-tourist places, stay at local residence, cook dinners with hosts, and provide help to the needy communities.

As of the company’s chief travel consultant “the key concept is similar to welcoming a friend not a tourist from a foreign country, we want them to get as much great experience as possible without having to spend too much money while remain the standard level of comfort and we are happy if this can be achieved through the program”.

The program will start from Saigon, end in Hanoi and expected to depart with a minimum of two passengers. There are also full of free room for passengers to take part in optional activities or just to relax and do their own things as their wish.

Details of the programs can be found at:
http://vietnamtraveldepot.com/vietnam-tours/Cultural-Tours/Local-Experience-of-Vietnam.html

Email to the consultant: sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or
Tel: (+84 8 ) 6290 6577 - Hotline: +84 909602370.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CRUISE ON HALONG BAY

USD 114 / Person

(No hidden fee)

Only available at VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT

Included:

• DELUXE Cabin on Oriental Sails
• Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
• Professional tour guide & cruise service
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• Kayaking, Swimming
• Cave Explorations

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Kayaking 1,5hrs)

08h00 - 08h30: bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel for 3 1/2 hours drive to Halong. Arrive in Halong board Halong Oriental Sails. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat is cruising the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestore seascape with Fighting cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner.

After visiting Amazing Cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enioy the quiet atmosphere of thw bay. Fresh fruit flatter will be served followed by a dinner.
Overnight on board.



Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks, such as Drum cave, Man's head Islet....Heading to Van Gia fishing village, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Have a short beak bofore en route to Hanoi. Trip ends around 4h30 PM.

Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370

ROMAN(CE) HOLIDAY IN SAIGON

Tour Old Saigon On Vintage Vespa Scooters

15 July 2010, Hochiminh City, Vietnam - A Saigon excursion for the Vespa lovers was recently introduced by Vietnam Travel Depot, the online travel portal based in Saigon.

Modeled the famous romantic comedy in 1953 when Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn stared in the movie, the half day excursion on fully restored vintage Vespa scooter takes travelers through major attractions of the Old Saigon such as Cochin-china Governor House, former Governor's Palace, Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rue Catinat and Ben Thanh Market.

The experience was inspired by the beautiful and romantic scenes in the movies, the passion of the all time fashion icon Vespa scooters and especially the emotion when going through the old postcards of Saigon dated back in early 19th century.

The tours can be done on half day basis, best in the morning or even fine for afternoon tour. Vietnam Travel Depot provides the riders for those are not familiar with the scooters and the busy streets of Saigon.

Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370

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MANGROVE FOREST AND GUERILLA BASE BY JEEP

Unique Adventure Combined with Historical Experience and Green Travel

Hochiminh City, 7 July 2010 – Vietnam Travel Depot has created a unique program for travelers who are looking for the like-no-other experience of adventure on the historical military Jeep driving into the wild of Can Gio mangrove forest and visit historical former guerilla base of the wartime.

This full day experience will take travelers deep into the mangrove forest to observe the wildlife of crocodiles, wild cats, otters, pythons, and over 100 wild monkeys who hanging around with visitors all the time. Travelers can also take part in the responsible tourism by planting mangroves by themselves to help growing & expanding the forest and eco system.

The trip offers also the canoeing experience to visit the former guerilla base which stationed from the period of 1966-1975. This used to be an important base camp to set up over 1000 combats to Saigon.

End of the day will be the time for the travelers to relax on the beach of Can Gio before hopping back on the Jeep and drive back to Saigon at around 5pm.

Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370

VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT OFFERS HOME STAY AND KAYAKING IN ROYAL CITY OF HUE

Hochiminh City, Vietnam - 18 June 2010, Vietnam Travel Depot has introduced two special programs in the ancient royal city of Hue.

The two programs feature unique experience of home stay with local hosts, enjoying the cultural exchange, try cooking skills of Vietnamese traditional dishes.

Besides, there are several activities that passengers expect including cycling around the ancient city, visiting royal tombs, traditional villages of bronze casting and panting, especially kayaking up and down stream of the Perfume River to view the local lives from the water way.

This is a unique experience that foreign travelers can expect when come to the ancient city. It is the different way to discover city in a cultural perspective, especially encountering with warm-hearted and friendly local host. Also this is a great experience for those who are interested in active travel with lots of adventuring activities.

Details of the excursions please contact the travel consultants at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or call direct to (+84) 909602370

VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT - SUMMER 2010 PROMOTIONS

Hochiminh City, June 11, 2010 - Vietnam Travel Depot has introduced two summer promotions to partners and international travelers. The summer hot deals offer two special destinations of central Vietnam.

Discover Hoi An Ancient Town for 4 days 3 nights, relax on the Cua Dai Beach and over night at Hoian Trails Resort & Spa. The package price starts only from US$209 per person and validity until 30 September 2010. Details of the programs please click here

Nha Trang Island Discovery - The 3 days 2 night programs offer travelers a real good time to relax on Vietnam’s one of the most beautiful white sand beaches combined with several water activities such as boat trips to islands, visiting to fishing farm, water sports etc. Overnight at five star Sunrise Hotel & Spa, deluxe room. Deal price is US$211 per person with validity until 31st December 2010. Visit here to see more program details.


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108 Le Lai, District 1, Hochiminh City.
Tel: +84 08 62906577 - Fax: +84 08 62906577
Email:mailto:sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com
Website: www.vietnamtraveldepot.com

VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT LAUNCHED NEW CUSTOMER INTERFACE

11 May 2010 - Hochiminh City, Vietnam – Vietnam Travel Depot has launched new customer interface at company’s web presence www.vietnamtraveldepot.com.

The new online presence features total new look & feel which is more user friendly and more importantly provides international travelers with full of useful information about Vietnam travel, hotels, resorts, tours & excursions, cruises as well as other travel related services such as car, motorbike rental, visa, domestic and international flights, etc.

The new web presence also includes online interactive functions to ease contact with travel consultants, visitors can use real time chat via Yahoo Messenger or online call using Skype feature which are embedded in the web.

About Vietnam Travel Depot: Vietnam specialized travel services for individuals and small group travelers. Visit www.vietnamtraveldepot.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam travel offers. Contact sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com or call +84 8 62906577 for further information.

Tien Giang to host first Vietnam Fruit Festival

The first Vietnam Fruit Festival, organised by People's Committee of Tien Giang Province, will run from April 19 to 24. "Under the theme ‘Vietnam's Fruit in a Time of Integration', the festival organising board wants to show off the diversification and richness of fruit in Vietnam to local and foreign friends and tourists," said Tran The Ngoc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tien Giang Province. "The festival will be a chance to honour farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs and companies for their contribution to the development of fruit in Vietnam," Ngoc said. More than 700 kiosks and art shows will display fruit products from around the country. Aside from a number of events, there will be a scientific seminar on fruit market. Vietnamese fruits are sold in 50 countries. In the South, fruit is grown on 280,000ha – nearly 70% of the total fruit-farming area in the country.

(Source: SGT)

WATERWAY TRAVEL BY VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT

March 2010, Hochiminh City – Vietnam Travel Depot has introduced a new way of discover the famous Cuchi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in Vietnam by speed boats from Hochiminh City (Saigon).

The tours will take passengers from the wharf on Saigon River to visit Cuchi Tunnels, Can Gio Eco-Park or Mekong Delta’s favorite destinations of My Tho in one day. For those who whish to discover Mekong in deep can travel down to Can Tho and spend one night at provided hotels.

The speed boats are also available for rent on hour-basis to take short excursions along Saigon River and visit some spots such as Binh Quoi Tourist Village, Go Vap Temples or simply see how different Saigon is from the water view.

This is a new way of discovering the travel spots of Southern Vietnam as conventionally passengers have only an option of travel by road which sometimes takes longer because of the busy traffic.

Details of programs and rates please contact the travel advisers at sales(at)vietnamtraveldepot.com or call +84 – 8 – 6290 6577

Cuchi Tunnels: immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in Cu Chi District of Hochiminh City. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War.

Mekong Delta: Nine Dragon River Delta in local term is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 square kilometers (15,000 sq miles). This is the hub of rice, fish and other key agricultural products of the country.

Vietnam Travel Depot: Vietnam specialized travel services for individuals and small group travelers. Visit www.vietnamtraveldepot.com for more of company special deals and extensive Vietnam travel offers.

ONLY $99/PERSON PACKAGES BY VIETNAM TRAVEL DEPOT

Hochiminh City – Vietnam Travel Depot has introduced one priced packages for travelers who visit Vietnam. The US$ 99 packages include tours and excursions from one day to three days travel in either Hochiminh City (Saigon), Hue (central Vietnam) or Hanoi.

With US$ 99 passengers can benefit from at least one night accommodation at a centrally located standard hotel, at least one meal included, transportation, English or French speaking guide and sightseeing fees.

Details of the packages can be found at www.vietnamtraveldepot.com or email to the company sales(at)vietnamtraveldepot.com

About Vietnam Travel Depot: Vietnam travel centre for international travelers. The company is specialized at customized tours and adventures for individuals or group travelers with a strong focus on Vietnam heritages, Vietnam history, natural landscape and most importantly its culture and people.

The introduction of Tiger Arena and Temple of the Crying Elephant by Vietnam Travel Depot.

Tiger Arena (Ho Quyen) is one of the most historic few sites still stands today in Vietnam, the fighting place between animals, especially are elephants and tigers, much to the glee of the royalty as well as to assert the unbeatable strength of battle elephants. Attempting to bring back these sites, Vietnam Travel Depot made a trip and be pleased to present to tourists.

The construction of the site began in 1830 after the ceremonial fight for King Minh Mang ‘s 40^th birthday on the northern bank of Perfume river, a tiger suddenly broke free and threatened the King by charging toward him. Afterward, the King chose the land near Long Tho Hill to the west of the capital as permanent arena to hold fights and named it Ho Quyen. The stories of area are still kept spreading among the communities but beginning to fade with the passing of time from the day of the last fight was in 1904 during the reign of King Thanh Thai ( the 10^th king of Nguyen Dynasty)

Just some steps from Ho Quyen is Temple of the Crying Elephant where the elephants were worshipped, those achieved great feats in battle fields. Locals called the temple “ Dien Voi Re”

Ho Quyen and Dien Voi Re symbolized the invincible strength and vitality of the Kings

More stories of the sites, offers and rates please visit www.vietnamtraveldepot.com or mail us at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com

Explore Can Gio Mangrove Forest with Vietnam Travel Depot

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and drive to Can Gio Mangrove Jungle, almost ruined by bombings and defoliants sprayed during the war time, but has been fully recovered and sustainably developed after several years of reforestation.

8.30 AM Arrive at Forest Park (Monkey island), we never miss Can Gio Museum that displays antiques dating back 2,000 years.

Then heading to visit Mangrove Forest Park Fauna Conservation: observing the wild life of Salt water crocodiles, wild cats, otters, pythons, deers, and more than 1000 wild monkeys. that are always ready to have fun with people. After that, enjoy some shows with tamed and untamed beasts, including crocodiles in Animals Circus ( 09:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Holiday).

Before lunch, we take canoe to visit Mangrove Forest Ecosystem and the astounding Rung Sac Guerilla Base, which represents a page of Vietnam history.













Leave Can Gio Park to visit Whale’s royal tomb. Cross the river by Binh Khanh Ferry to return Ho Chi Minh City. End the trip.



( if you like this trip and wanna join with us, please visit www.vietnamtraveldepot.com or email us at sales@vietnamtraveldepot.com)

Cu Chi Jeep Tour by Vietnam Travel Depot (New, Extremely Hot!!!!)

At 10.00 am, from Saigon, we hopped on Jeeps and drove to Cu Chi Tunnels for a new hot adventure. Our “land - force” were tourists, operators from Vietnam Jeep Tours (Vietnam Travel Depot) and 11 jeeps (A1, A2).

Arrived Cu Chi Tunnels at 12.00 am, everyone was too exciting to wait for discover Tunnels – an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War – the Viet Cong’s Under World: an elaborate underground community made up of 250 km of tunnels and chambers below the city and which was built with simple tools and bare hand.

Here are some real photos and video clip from this jeep tour. Hope you love this and will join us some days!

Hope you love this and will join us some days!

Vietnam Jeep Tours (Vietnam Travel Depot)

The only one who makes everything different with Jeeps!

Ph: +84 98 924 5868

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