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Vietnam

by Blom 7 years ago no comments

Så dukkede der endnu en fantastisk pris på Qatar Airways Business Class op, denne gang fra….. (trommehvirvel)… Warzawa! 🙂

Det gjorde jo kun turen mere interessant (synes jeg) 🙂

map — Som altid, skal vi have et kort med

… Jeg er dog ikke sikker på mine rejsefæller synes det samme 🙂

Afsted til Warzawa i frisk trav… Ingen billeder fra den tur, det blev jo først interessant da vi var kommet udenom lounge dragen som tydeligvis ikke havde regnet med at vi skulle sidde forrest i flyet 🙂

Indgangen til Bolero lounge som Qatar benytter i Warzawa

Ikke så meget at sige om loungen, den var ok, men langt fra den bedste lounge jeg har besøgt… Specielt servicen lod noget tilbage at ønske.
men ok, det er selvfølgelig rarere at sidde der end at vandre hvileløst rundt i teminalerne 🙂

Business Class på Qatar Airways Airbus A320 som benyttes på de kortere ruter:

Qatar A320 Business Class — Qatar Airways A320 Business Class

Lige et billede mere :-) — Lige et billede mere 🙂

Det er endnu ikke lykkes mig at ankomme til en gate i Doha, og sådan skulle det heller ikke være denne gang… Det er nærmest en bus lufthavn 🙂
Efterfølgende er Qatar Airways flyttet til Hamad International Airport – Denne har jeg endnu ikke besøgt.

Turen fra Doha til Hanoi (med stop i Bangkok) foregik med en 777-300. På sådan en, ser Business Class således ud:

Det famøse stop i Bangkok var dog ikke noget den yngste gæst i selskabet lod sig mærke med 🙂

vietnam-2013-030 — Bangkok siger du? Jeg er da ligeglad om flyet skal gøres rent!

2 forskellige farver champagne siger du? — 2 forskellige farver Bollinger champagne siger du?

Kudos til Qatar Airways… Deres Business Class er virkelig god… Faktisk bedre end Emirates.

Vel ankommet til Hanoi, blev vi mødt af den lokale guide som jeg havde booket hjemmefra – Faktisk havde jeg booket et program for hele turen. Da vi ankom til hotellet blev vi opgraderet til Presidential Suite… Det er alligevel første gang jeg har prøvet det!

I modsætning til mine andre indlæg, har jeg bestemt mig for bare at vise de bedste billeder… Husk at du kan se billederne i større format ved at klikke på dem.

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, your family will be welcomed by our English speaking guide and be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight in Hanoi

Ret godt billede hvis jeg selv skal sige det :-) — Ret godt billede hvis jeg selv skal sige det 🙂

Day 2: Hanoi

Depart the hotel at 8.30 for the Temple of Literature. In 1076 Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first university, also referred to as Van Mieu, was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for an incredible 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

The One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 will be visited next. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Close by is the mausoleum of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov; possibility to visit without supplement before 11.00. Order of the visit may be changed to realize this cost saving) and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. Visit his former home, which illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary.

Continue to picturesque West Lake and the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda.

In the afternoon visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum (closed on Mondays), which is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. As an alternative to the Ethnology Museum, visit the highly acclaimed Vietnam Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays). The museum is located near Hoan Kiem Lake and offers wonderful insight into the lives of Vietnamese women. Displays highlight Vietnam’s vast cultural diversity and educate on the significant role Vietnamese women play in Vietnamese society. Learn historic and modern-day traditions centered around births, weddings, motherhood, spirituality and more.

At the end of the afternoon visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around.

Finish the day with a Water Puppet show. This is a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
Overnight in Hanoi

Hanoi er som de fleste andre asiatiske storbyer, bare med flere scootere 🙂

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay

After breakfast, depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Journey there through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observe everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields, take pigs to the market on motorbikes and plough the fields with their water buffaloes. Arrive from Hanoi late morning for a welcome at the pier of your chosen boat. Complete check-in procedures and transfer to your boat for the overnight journey into the Bay. Lunch is served on board as you cruise into Halong Bay. Cruise by rock formations with such names as Sail, Dog and Dinh Huong (incense pot). Towards the end of the day set anchor for the night as the sun sets followed by dinner.
Overnight on Halong Bay

Rejsens yngste deltager var meget populær!

En sejltur på Halong Bay er en fantastisk oplevelse som jeg varmt kan anbefale til alle der besøger Vietnam.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Nha Trang

On your return towards Halong City enjoy a wholesome breakfast (brunch on some boats) as your boat weaves through the magnificent rock formations. Upon disembarkation your driver will meet you for the transfer to Hanoi airport for late afternoon flight to Nha Trang.

Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure
Overnight in Nha Trang