Vietnam – F1® Experiences

16-Day Exclusive Small Group Tour Dates: 2 APRIL – 17 APRIL 2020

Priced from AUD$8,999*pp

F1® Experiences Official Ticket Package for the VIETNAM FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX

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12-Day – Hanoi to Saigon Small Group Tour with Crooked Compass

***EXCLUSIVE TO MTA – Mobile Travel Agents***

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Day 1: Arrive Hanoi - Thursday 2 April Day 1 of your F1® Experiences Hero Official Ticket Package Be met upon your arrival and transferred to your F1®Experiences Hotel – the beautiful, Melia Hanoi Hotel. In the late afternoon hop aboard your VIP transfer, through the bustling streets of Hanoi, to the Hanoi street circuit for some unique F1® Experiences events including:

• an exclusive Pit Lane walk giving unobstructed view of the team personnel and garages,

• a guided track tour aboard a flatbed truck (used by the drivers for the F1® drivers’ track parade),

• getting your picture taken on the Starting Grid with the authentic World Championship trophies.

Also included in your package: ✓ F1® Experiences Rewards – 20% towards any further spend with F1® Experiences. ✓ F1® TV Access ✓ F1® Experiences Gift ✓ F1® Experiences Lanyard and Ticket Sleeve ✓ Official Race Programme.

Day 2: Transfer to the Hanoi Circuit - Friday 3 April Day 2 of your F1® Experiences Hero Official Ticket Package Get to your seats in the grandstand for Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2 and the support races. You have a three-day race ticket with reserved seating in one of the best Grandstands around this unique circuit. Be amazed at the speed and the sound of the magnificent speed-machines that are Formula 1®. After Practice 2, meet our F1® Experiences guides at the meeting point for more of the unique experiences only available with these packages. The night begins with what we call F1® Insider Access – a behind the scenes look at the world of Formula 1® usually reserved for a select clientele of F1® fans. During the Insider Access tour, you will:

✓ Join Bernd Maylander, the Safety Car driver who will show you (and maybe even let you sit in) the extraordinary Mercedes Benz vehicles that are the Formula 1® safety cars;

✓ Check out the cool-down room where the winning drivers meet at the end of the race; ✓ Visit the Pirelli tyre centre to talk tyres with the experts; ✓ Listen to the providers of the clothing the drivers wear and actually feel the racing suits, as well as

the gloves and boots they race in; ✓ Get a professional photograph of you standing on top of the actual podium.

➢ It doesn’t end there, as you are escorted to the famed Paddock Club™ for a catered reception with

an F1® Legend or current driver! Return in our VIP bus to your hotel located in the heart of Hanoi.

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Day 3: Transfer to the Hanoi Circuit – Saturday 4 April Day 3 of your F1® Experiences Hero Official Ticket Package Join the excitement of all the support races followed in the late afternoon by all the tension of the Formula ® 1 Qualifying, where the cars and drivers will slog it out on this amazing street circuit to secure the best grid position for the race. Pole position could be crucial on this first ever street race in Vietnam. Enjoy the comfort of your reserved, prime-view seating and perhaps try some of the variety of food options from professional vendors around the track.

Day 4: RACE DAY – Sunday 5 April

Day 4 of your F1® Experiences Hero Fan Official Ticket Package

The first ever F1® race in Vietnam and you’re there to witness it.

As we keep saying – there is only ever 1 first race! Your reserved seats are situated in the Starting Grid Premium Grandstand opposite the Pit area where you can witness all the action of the pit-stops but also watch the start of every race on the Program. The grid at the start of the Grand Prix is busy with celebrities and the teams as they ready the cars for the warm-up lap. Then …. be amazed at the noise and power of the quickest vehicles in racing as they launch from their grid positions and hurtle towards the first corner!

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After the presentation ceremony to the winners why not take the VIP transfer back to your hotel. Or perhaps you would like to find your own way back, utilising any of the many transport options in this bustling city. Stay for a meal and some entertainment – it’s sure to be full of excitement in the city after the main event!

Now you’ve experienced the thrill and high-octane action of the first Grand Prix in Vietnam, perhaps you should get a good night’s sleep and wake up the next day for your first experience of some of the more peaceful parts of Vietnam.

Day 5: Hanoi – Monday 6 April - Transfer Ba Be National Park This morning, you will meet at the arranged meeting point at one of the hotels in Hanoi city Centre (or in front of Hanoi Opera House) and transfer with your Crooked Compass guide to Ba Be National Park. (Approximately 4–5 hours). The road to Ba Be snakes through the mountains to the Tay village of Bo Lu where you will visit a friendly Tay family in their traditional stilt house. Then, visiting Hua Ma Cave. Upon arrival check–in to your bungalow. The rest of your day is free at leisure.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow Address: Coc Toc Village Nam Mau Commune

Day 6: - Tuesday 7 April - Ba Be National Park Board a boat to travel the entire length of the three connected lakes of Ba Be (meaning “Three Bays” in Vietnamese) and up the Nang River to Dong Puong, an enormous 300m (984ft) tunnel carved out by the river through a limestone mountain. The boat proceeds downriver to the small and rustic village of Hua Tang. Enjoy lunch in a local house alongside the river before taking a short walk through the jungle to the very scenic Thac Dau Dang Waterfalls, a series of spectacular cascades between sheer rock walls. Return by boat to your hotel.

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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow Address: Coc Toc Village Nam Mau Commune

Day 7: - Wednesday 8 April - Ba Be Lake – Hanoi – Fly to Hue Depart Ba Be to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue, stop enroute to the airport to visit the relatively intact remains of a French prison in Cho Chu, built in 1916 to detain patriots and Vietnamese revolutionaries. Because of its secure construction and relatively remote setting, prisoners were brought here from all over the North.

Suggested flight: VN 1547 departs from Hanoi 16:10 PM and arrives in Hue at 17:25 PM (Flight schedules may change without prior notice)

Upon arrival at Hue Airport, please proceed to exit gate and look for your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your guide, please go to the nearest Information counter and have them call the emergency number (+84) 9 1349 3398 for assistance. Your guide will come to meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Saigon Morin - Colonial Deluxe Address: 30 Le Loi Street Tel: 84 234 3825 870.

Day 8: Hue – Thursday 9 April - Bach Ma National Park – Hoi An Early this morning depart from Hue for a 2hr drive to Bach Ma National Park. With an area of 22,031ha (85 sq mi), steep mountains and dense forests, the area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants. At the base of the mountains, there is a tropical monsoon forest whilst above 900m (2,953ft) the forest becomes sub-tropical. In French colonial times, the area was a popular hill station for members of the colonial administration. Meet a local forest expert who will share his passion for the area’s fauna and flora with you on a 3hr, 8km (5mi) hike along sub-tropical forest trails. Visit magnificent Ngu Ho Lake and Do Quyen Waterfall. The Ngu Ho (“Five Lakes”) Cascade is a series of small waterfalls which crash down into pristine pools of clear water secluded under a canopy of foliage. After a picnic lunch, ascend to the peak, 1,450m (4,757ft) above sea level and enjoy the spectacular view overlooking the lagoons of Tam Giang and Lang Co Beach. Continue hiking along sub- tropical evergreen forest trails and visit the Orchid Collection House before hiking back down the mountain where transfer to hotel in Hoi An.

NOTES: · Suggested departure time: 08:00 · Tour duration: 08 hours · Trekking total: 8km (5mi) · No special hiking equipment required.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa - Garden View Superior Room Address: Thanh Dong, Cam Thanh , Hoi An city, Quang Nam province Tel: 84 235 3933 377

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Day 9: Hoi An – Friday 10 April - Tea Plantation & Minority Village This morning, take a 2-hour drive through Thu Bon river delta to the ethnic minority town of Trung Mung. We will have a chance to meet the patriarch of the Co Tu minority tribe and listen to his story of ancient rural culture and history. Enjoy a home hosted lunch at the patriarch’s house while enjoying his performance of traditional musical instruments. After lunch, pay a visit to the traditional Ghoul house, stop by the tea plantation for some photo then walk around local market and the zigzagging paths to chat with the villagers. Afterwards, drive back to your hotel for a restful night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa - Garden View Superior Room Address: Thanh Dong, Cam Thanh , Hoi An city, Quang Nam Province Tel: 84 235 3933 377

Day 10: Hoi An – Saturday 11 April - Organic Farm Visit and Cooking Class Cam Thanh Village is now an urban ward of Hoi An city. It is known for dense water coconut jungles and immense rice fields. During the Vietnam war, Cam Thanh was a shelter for local people and soldiers. Nowadays, this place supplies seafood, vegetables and rice for the area. This morning, meet your guide and transfer to the picturesque Co Co river for a bamboo basket-boat ride to Thanh Dong village which is the first and only organic farm in Hoi An. Get a glimpse about the history and customs of this charming village before venturing into the garden and getting your hands dirty – You may like to borrow the farmers’ clothing provided by the villagers and learn how cultivate vegetables without chemicals before harvesting vegetables for your cooking class. Continue a short bamboo basket-boat ride through the peaceful water coconut forest to a riverbank restaurant looking out rice fields. On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink, take part in traditional Vietnamese folk games as balance Bamboo Bridge, pot smashing then join in a hands-on cooking class (shared service). After the cooking class, savour the dishes you have prepared. Bid farewell to the chef before transferring back your hotel.

Menu: Crispy eggplant rolls with meat * Moringa salad with shrimp * Grilled basa fish in banana leaves * Stir fried chicken with garlic Stir fried mix vegetables Steamed rice Homemade yoghurt (*) Cooking class

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa - Garden View Superior Room Address: Thanh Dong, Cam Thanh , Hoi An city, Quang Nam province Tel: 84 235 3933 377

Day 11: - Sunday 12 April - Hoi An at leisure Free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hoi An Ancient House Village Resort & Spa - Garden View Superior Room Address: Thanh Dong, Cam Thanh , Hoi An city, Quang Nam province Tel: 84 235 3933 377

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Day 12: Hoi An – Monday 13 April - Danang – Fly to Saigon

✓ City Highlights Tour ✓ Food Delights On Vintage Vespa

This morning, transfer with your guide from your Hoi An hotel to Danang airport for your flight to Saigon. Suggested flight: VN 117 departs from Danang Airport at 10:00 AM and arrives in Saigon at 11:25 AM (Flight schedule may change without prior notice) Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) airport, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your guide who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. If you cannot locate your guide, please come to the closest Information booth and have them call the emergency number (+84) 9 1871 3456. Your guide will come to meet you and transfer you to hotel.

CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR With over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, Saigon is truly a city that never sleeps. Despite its modernity, Saigon maintains a strong link to the past and our city tour takes in some of Saigon’s most historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. A short drive away is the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese. (Please note that some of the displays are very graphic.) Experience Saigon’s famed street coffee culture while your guide provides a brief language lesson as well as insights into daily life of a Saigonese before returning to your hotel.

Tour duration: 04 hours Outside visit only due the renovation at Notre Dame Cathedral until late 2019

FOOD DELIGHTS ON VINTAGE VESPA The darker the night gets, the more vivid Saigon becomes! Get ready for a fascinating ride by vintage Vespa tonight to discover busy Saigon after dark, together with delightful local food tasting in the most authentic local restaurants. It’s such a great chance for you to experience the Southern Vietnam specialties. Then continue to zig zag through the hustle and bustle of the streets. End up your night at a cozy speak easy bar to taste some signature cocktails (or mocktails for your children) and have a chat with people here. Get back to your hotel and call it a night.

NOTES: · Availability: Evening only. · Suggested departure time: 18:00. · Tour duration: 4.5 hours.

· Guests ride pillion behind an experienced driver. · Please note that the standard of local street food eateries is very basic.

{As the tour includes several types of food, it is recommended that guests start out with a hearty appetite.}

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Remarks about traffic in Saigon: First-time visitors to Saigon are inevitably overwhelmed by the dense traffic that never seems to stop. Despite its chaotic feel, motorbikes, cars, taxis and buses flow like water in a stream and Vietnamese drivers are skilled at manoeuvring around slow-moving pedestrians. This tour visits the sights from the safety of a motorbike with the driver doing all the work, allowing you to simply sit back and take in the sights.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accommodation: Alagon D'Antique Hotel & Spa - Deluxe Window Address: 301-303 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, Distric 1 Tel: 84 28 3824 5888. Fax: 84 28 3825 8269

Day 13: Saigon – Tuesday 14 April - Nam Cat Tien National Park Leave busy Saigon behind for the serenity of the lush forests of Cat Tien National Park, one of Vietnam’s top national parks. After a local ferry to the other side of the Dong Nai River followed by lunch, transfer by the lodge buggy to the National Park Centre to begin your short trek through the jungle to observe wildlife up close. Return to the lodge for dinner before heading back to the National Park Centre where you’ll transfer to a car for an exciting night excursion deep into the park using a spotlight to see the nocturnal wildlife. Return to your lodge by buggy where you’ll enjoy a good night’s rest with the sounds of the jungle as nature’s soundtrack.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Forest Floor Lodge - ROH (Deluxe Tropical Tent Riverview / Traditional Vietnam House Garden or Forest)* Address: Cat Tien National park, Nam Cat Tien Communes, Tan Phu Dist Tel: 84 251 613 669 890

Day 14: Wednesday 15 April - Nam Cat Tien National Park After breakfast, be transferred by lodge buggy to the National Park Centre followed by a 30min drive through the forest to the starting point of our trek. Trek 5km (3mi) to the crocodile lake, stopping often to view the myriad varieties of birds and possibly larger mammals. The lake is home to the endangered Siamese crocodile and is one of the last places in the world where they can be seen in the wild. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Return to the lodge by buggy or trek your way back before settling in for a well-earned rest and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Forest Floor Lodge - ROH (Deluxe Tropical Tent Riverview / Traditional Vietnam House Garden or Forest)* Address: Cat Tien National park, Nam Cat Tien Communes, Tan Phu Dist

Tel: 84 251 613 669 890

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Day 15: Thursday 16 April - Nam Cat Tien National Park - Saigon In the morning, be transferred by lodge buggy to the National Park Centre for a short trek around the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for endangered primates including gibbons with the aim of returning them to the wild. Nam Cat Tien National Park is home to several species of gibbon, including the gold-cheeked and black-crested varieties. Return to the lodge by buggy around midday for lunch. Take a local ferry ride to return to the other side of the river where your driver awaits to bring you back to Saigon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Alagon D'Antique Hotel & Spa - Deluxe Window Address: 301-303 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, District 1 Tel: 84 28 3824 5888. Fax: 84 28 3825 8269

Day 16: - 17 April - Departure from Saigon Transfer from your accommodation to the airport (with guide).

Meals: Breakfast

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INCLUSIONS:

The Excitement and Thrills part of the tour incorporating the F1® Experiences HERO Package 2 April – 6 April 2019 includes:

o 4 night’s accommodation at the stunning Melia Hanoi Hotel ❖ Based on Twin Share

o Wi-fi service, Air-conditioned rooms and facilities o Breakfast daily o Airport/Hotel arrival transfers in Hanoi o VIP daily ground transfers to/from the track and hotel for 4 days o 3-day Official Race Ticket in the Starting Grid Premium Grandstand o Exclusive Pit-lane walk o Guided track tour on a flatbed truck o Starting grid photo with the actual race trophies o F1®Insider Access which can include:

❖ A visit to the safety car drive with Bernd Maylander ❖ An explanation of the tyres by Pirelli experts ❖ A look at the clothing provided to drivers ❖ A visit to the cool-down room ❖ A visit to the driver’s briefing room ❖ A visit to a team garage to chat with team members

o Podium Photo taken by an F1® Experiences professional photographer o Paddock Club™ reception with an F1®Legend or current driver - dinner o F1® TV Access o F1® Experiences rewards points o F1® Experiences Lanyard and Ticket Sleeve o Official Race Programme.

The Crooked Compass Explorer and Culture part of the tour includes the following:

• Experienced English-speaking local guides.

• Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle for transportation. • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

• All sightseeing entrance fees where required in the itinerary.

• Boat trip where mentioned in the itinerary

• Accommodation in twin/double shared room in hotel with daily breakfast. • Flight tickets Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Saigon, (Economy class including airport taxes)

Exclusions: • International flights to/from Vietnam

• Vietnam visa

• Travel Insurance. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance from home

• Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping and so on…) • Tips for guide, driver, porters. We recommend higher 3

USD/person/day for guide, 2 USD/person/day for driver and 2 USD/person/hotel when you check in/out.

• Beverage and alcoholic drinks. • Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion.

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NOTES: ❖ Group Size: Minimum 4 participants / Maximum 12

❖ Accommodation rates based on twin share

❖ Single supplements for hotel accommodation available – please enquire

❖ F1® Experiences Package Hospitality upgrades are available for the VIETNAM FORMULA 1 GRAND

PRIX – please enquire.

❖ *AUD Pricing subject to fluctuations in the exchange rate – F1® Experiences package will be

processed in USD

❖ Please note that pricing for the Crooked Compass Small Group Tour may be subject to change

due to exchange rate fluctuations; to avoid this, the booking may be paid in full at the time of

booking to secure the price.

Terms and Conditions For Crooked Compass full terms and conditions, please refer to http://www.crooked-compass.com/termsconditions/ F1® Experiences Terms and Conditions apply – Full Terms & Conditions are detailed on the purchase agreement to view prior to signing. All monies paid for the F1® Experiences Formula 1® Grand Prix packages are non-refundable/non-cancellable. The F1® Experiences Formula 1® Package consists wholly of items that are excluded from the right to cancel or the right to a 'cooling off' period under applicable law. Therefore, once you have placed your order, you will not be able to cancel. MTA Booking Terms and Conditions apply