Day 1:
Hanoi
- Arrival [D]
You are welcome at Noi Bai airport then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city. It is time for you to relax after long journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight in
Hanoi
.
Day 2: Hanoi [B/L/-]
Ha Noi city tour today, in the morning you will visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. After lunch, continue to visit Hanoi Hilton prison and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), last of day is go to Thang Long theatre for enjoying the Water puppet show. Overnight in
Hanoi
.
Day 3:
Hanoi
- Halong [B/L/D]
Check-out hotel and leave
Hanoi
for Halong bay. Upon arrival, we will embark to a junk /boat for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages on Ha Long bay, having seafood meals on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to
Surprise
Caves
, (Grotto of Surprises) and Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (if weather permitted). Overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long bay -
Hanoi
[B/L/D]
In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Having lunch in Halong before return back
Hanoi
. Tonight we board overnight train to Sapa.
Day 5: Sapa [B/L/-]
Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Check in at the hotel and freshen your up with breakfast in the good weather of Sapa. Visit Sapa town afterward and in the afternoon, take a 2km short trekking to
Cat
Cat
Village
, the home of H'mong minority.
Day 6: Sapa [B/L/-]
Trekking more or take a short drive by jeep or land cruise to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home of H'mong and Day ethic. Along the way are slope rice field, bamboo valley, rustic villages and villager daily work. Return to Sapa in the afternoon for overnight.
Day 7: Sapa - Lao Cai [B/L/D]
Trekking more or take a short drive by jeep or land cruise to visit Ban Ho and Thanh Phu Villages, home of Tay and Red Dao ethic. At those villages, you will have opportunity to making friend with local people, understand their life. The experience you have is unique. Return to Sapa and take a transfer to Lao Cai station for night train to
Hanoi
.
Day 8:
Hanoi
[B/-/-]
Arrive in
Hanoi
in the morning. Leisure time in the morning. In the afternoon drive to Van Phuc village, famous traditional silk making village or just go shopping around Silk shops and Art shop in Hang Gai street.
Day 9:
Hanoi
-
Hue
[B/L/-]
Early morning fly to
Hue
.
After check-in at hotel, start the tour to visit Minh Mang mausoleum and Thien Mu pagoda byboat along Perfume river.
In the afternoon you will visit Imperial Citadel. Overnight in
Hue
.
Day 10: Hue - DMZ [B/L/-]
This trip to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including: Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Khe Sanh Combat, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Dong Ha Town, Rock Pile. Last but not least, you will have a chance to visit Ethnic minorities people in the Central of Vietnam. Return back to your hotel late afternoon.
Day 11:
Hue
- Hoi An [B/L/-]
This morning, we will drive to outskirt of
Hue
to visit King Khai Dinh Tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. Having lunch in
Hue
before transferring to Hoi An through Hai Van pass, and Lang Co beach - one of the most beautiful
beach
of
Vietnam
. Visit Cham museum on the way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture. Many of the sandstone carving are breathtaking. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12: Hoi An [B/L/-]
After breakfast, take a private car from Hoi An Town to My Son Holy Land. Back to Hoi An for lunch. Visit the Ancient town after that. Leisure time in the afternoon beach activities or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river or shopping around. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 13: Hoi An -
Da Nang
- Nha Trang [B/L/-]
Transfer to
Da Nang
Airport
to fly to Nha trang around noon. Relax on the
beach
of
Nha Trang
. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 14: Nha Trang [B/L/-]
You will have one day boat trip. Firstly we will go to
Mun
Island
, the best site for snorkeling where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. This site has been officially protected under the support of Danish Government. Relax, sunbath and swimming at Tam island. Then visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on
Mieu
Island
. At this place, you will see the life of the many sea species of Nha Trang ocean that being made in a smaller world of this aquarium. Return to Nha Trang about 16.00. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 15: Nha Trang - Da Lat [B/L/-]
Cham
Po
Nagar
Towers
, the site can not be missed when visiting Nha Trang.
Cham
Po
Nagar
Towers
is one of the best architectures of Cham People. Afternoon: Leave Nha Trang for Da Lat with sightseeing stops and take photos on the way.
Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 16: Da Lat [B/L/-]
Tour Dalat today, visiting the former
palace
of
Emperor Bao Dai
, lakes, flower gardens... and nice trek around Dalat.
Day 17: Dalat - Hochiminh city [B/L/-]
Breakfast, Transfer to Hochiminh city with short stop at Prenn waterfall and take photos at beautiful landscape en route.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Stay overnight at hotel in the centre of Hochiminh city.
Day 18:
Ho Chi Minh City
[B/L/-]
Full day city tour. Our tour start by visit
Reunification
Palace
, then visit
War
Museum
, Notre Dame Cathedral. After lunch, we continue to visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, on the way back bustling
Chinatown
is should not be missed as well. Overnight at
Ho Chi Minh city
.
Day 19:
Ho Chi Minh City
-
Tay
Ninh - Cu Chi [B/L/-]
Drive a long way on the country side of
Vietnam
to Tay Ninh, 70 km from
Ho Chi Minh city
. On arrival to the head quarter of Cao Dai religious, you will have a chance to witness the daily ceremony at Cao Dai Holy See, and meet followers come to attend the ceremony wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism. Having lunch at a local restaurant then continue the trip to Cu Chi, visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Overnight at
Ho Chi Minh City
.
Day 20:
Ho Chi Minh City
- Can Tho (
Mekong
Delta) [B/L/D]
This Mekong Delta trip provides you a look at varieties of the life and scenery on the
Mekong
River
itself as well as on the bank of the river. Start the trip by a drive to Vinh Long, which on the way is green/yellow rice paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. On arrival, you will embark a boat for cruising the
Mekong
river with a passing floating Cai Be Market. Along the river is more exploring the local life, farmer and handicraft productions. The boat continues toward Can Tho, you will have a chance enjoy sunset on the way to Can Tho. Overnight at Can Tho city.
Day 21: Can Tho -
Ho Chi Minh City
[B/L/-]
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day you will a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, whose the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item. After an impressive boat trip, you are back to Ho Chi Minh via My Tho with stop over a Bonsai garden. Overnight in
Ho Chi Minh City
.
Day 22:
Ho Chi Minh City
- Departure [B]
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to
Tan
Son
Nhat
Airport
for departure.
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