Day1:
Saigon
Arrival
Our
representative/tour
guide
will
meet and
greet
you at
the
airport
in Ho
Chi Minh
City,
which is
formerly
known as
Saigon,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
a
sprawling
metropolis
that is
home to
over 5
million
people
and a
fast-paced
city
full of
contrasts
as
street
vendors
selling
fruit
and
vegetables
can be
seen
next to
glitzy
western-style
bars and
boutiques.
Saigon’s
history
is only
300
years
old. In
1859 the
city was
captured
by the
French
and
became
the
capital
of
Cochin
China.
From
1956
until
its
dramatic
demise
in April
1975 it
was the
capital
of the
US-backed
Republic
of
Vietnam.
Today,
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
very
much the
heart of
Vietnamese
business
and
entrepreneurs.
And yet
the city
still
retains
its
connections
to the
past,
particularly
in Cho
Lon,
Saigon’s
Chinatown.
Here
dozens
of
elegant
temples
and
pagodas
can be
seen.
The
French
also
left
their
mark
with
some
fine
colonial-era
buildings
such as
the
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
Central
Post
Office.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon.
Day
2:
Saigon -
Mekong
Delta -
Can Tho
(Meals:
B, L)
We will
start
the trip
at 07:30
am and
head for
Vinh
Long
province.
Boarding
our
beautiful
traditional
boat.
This
five
hour
river
cruise
takes
you
through
Vietnam’s
most
productive
agricultural
area.
Enjoy
the
beautiful
landscapes
of
coconut
palms,
sugar-cane
groves
and
fruit
orchards
from the
vessel
as you
head to
the Cai
Be
floating
market.
Here you
can
cruise
through
the
colourful
barges
full of
fruits
and
vegetables
and then
proceed
to local
home
factories
such as
rice
paste
making,
rice pop
corn,
coco
candies,
and
longans
drying
processing.
The trip
continues
along
the
Mekong
canals
to Dong
Hoa Hiep
Island
located
between
Vinh
Long and
Cai Be.
Along
the way
you will
find the
local
people
engaged
in their
daily
tasks
and see
brightly
coloured
Khemer
pagodas.
Stops on
the way
can be
made
upon
request
for
particular
visits
or
photos
making.
These
evergreen
islands
among
the
Mekong
River
still
remain
unknown
to many
people.
Arrive
at La
Residence
de Phu
An
resort
where
you will
be
welcomed
and
served
Vietnamese
culinary
delights.
You will
then
walk
along a
narrow
canal to
an
air-conditioned
vehicle
that
will
transport
you to
Can Tho.
Stay at
hotel in
Can Tho
for a
night.
Day
3:
Mekong
Delta –
Saigon
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Design your
day tour
with 3
options as
follow
Option 1
(Bird
Watching):
Experience
the variety
of life of
the Mekong
Delta. Visit
the bamboo
basket
handicraft
village and
admire the
natural
beauty of
the
countryside
environment.
Discover a
vintage rice
mill and
finally come
face to face
with
thousands of
birds at the
Thot Not
bird
sanctuary,
one of the
wonders of
South
Vietnam!
Option 2
(Biking
Mekong
Delta):
Depart from
the Hotel
jetty on a
traditional
boat with
bicycles on
board. Cross
the Hau
river, then
cruise on
Cai Von
canal and
stop over
for the
visit of an
incense
making
community.
Continuing
by boat you
will arrive
at a tiny
village.
Finally,
start biking
through the
lush
countryside.
It's really
a big
challenge on
the rough
trails and
dikes along
immense rice
fields. On
this trip
you can
experience a
lot of
rustic
charms and
the
simplicity
of farmers'
life: funny
monkey
bridges,
water
buffalos,
duck
keepers,
fishermen
and more.
Option 3
(Cooking
Tour):
Take this
wonderful
opportunity
to learn the
art of
Vietnamese
cuisine
either at
the resort
or at some
exotic
locations
such as a
rice field,
the Binh
Thuy ancient
house or on
our
converted
traditional
rice barge,
the Lady
Hau. Visit
the market
first to
choose the
ingredients
and enjoy
the lunch
you
prepared. A
gastronomic
journey
through the
culture and
history of
Vietnam.
Day
4:
Saigon
City
Tours
(Meals:
B)
Our city
tour
will
help you
to see
the best
of
Saigon.
In the
morning
we visit
the
historic
Reunification
Palace
and War
Remnants
Museum,
followed
by the
architectural
treats
of
French
colonial
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
Post
Office.
In the
afternoon.
In
the
afternoon,
we
drive
to
Cu
Chi
district,
50
km
to
the
Northwest
of
Saigon
City.
On
arrival
watch
a
video
presentation
on
the
construction
of
the
tunnels
before
making
your
way
into
the
tunnels.
Here
you
can
spend
around
an
hour
exploring
the
maze
of
tunnels
and
also
view
the
various
mantraps
on
display
and
the
remains
of
an
American
tank
as
well
as
numerous
bomb
craters
made
by
500
pound
bombs
dropped
by
B52
bombers.
This
unique
experience
gives
a
fascinating
insight
into
what
underground
life
in
the
war
must
have
been
like.
The
return
journey
to
Ho
Chi
Minh
City.
Free
time
at
leisure
or
shopping
at
Ben
Thanh
Market
nearby.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Saigon
Day
5:
Saigon –
Dalat:
A short
flight
takes
you to
Dalat
City -
The
former
French
colonial
hill
station
town of
Dalat
was
founded
over 100
years
ago by a
French
scientist,
Dr
Alexander
Yersin.
In the
afternoon,
we will
visit
the
Summer
Palace
of the
last
emperor
of
Vietnam,
Bao Dai,
and Hang
Nga
Guesthouse,
known as
the
‘Crazy
House’
to
locals
because
of its
bizarre
architecture.
You may
also
wish to
pay a
visit to
one of
Dalat’s
most
notable
residents,
Buddhist
monk/artist,
Vien
Thuc.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Dalat.
Day
6: Dalat
Sightseeing
Tours
(Meals:
B)
Option 1 (Kayaking): A trip to the Highlands wouldn't be complete without exploring the beautiful lakes in the region. Nothing beats the stunning views of mountains and forests from the serenity of Tuyen Lam Lake. Head deep into the jungle on small rivers and tributaries that feed into the lake. Our flat water kayaks offer the stability of a canoe and the speed of a more traditional kayak. Get out into areas that are accessible only by water and see some of the natural beauty and wildlife Vietnam has to offer. Back to hotel and stay overnight in Dalat City.
Option 2 (Biking & Kayaking): Stroll through the pine forest and hike to the top of Pinhatt Mountain (1,700 meters) for a view of beautiful Tuyen Lam lake. Enjoy a boat ride across the lake to visit Vietnam most beautiful pagoda. A good mix of pine forest, coffee plantations, and jungle on this trek. Moderate 4 hour walk with one strenuous uphill climb.
Option
3
(Easy
Trek):
Stroll
through
the
pine
forest
and
hike
to
the
top
of
Pinhatt
Mountain
(1,700
meters)
for
a
view
of
beautiful
Tuyen
Lam
lake.
Enjoy
a
boat
ride
across
the
lake
to
visit
Vietnam
most
beautiful
pagoda.
A
good
mix
of
pine
forest,
coffee
plantations,
and
jungle
on
this
trek.
Moderate
4
hour
walk
with
one
strenuous
uphill
climb.
Option 4 (Pinhatt & Tuyen Lam Bike & Hike):
Bike the lake trails and hike to the top of Pinhatt Mountain. This mixed activity combines a great off road ride on single track through pine forest with a hike up to one of the best lookout spots in Dalat. We bike from Dalat down to Tuyen Lam Lake, ditch the bikes before hiking up the mountain, have lunch and then ride back up to Dalat.
Day
7: Dalat
- Nha
Trang
(Meals:
B, L)
Option 1
(For
regular
tourists)
We will
head
eastward,
making
our way
towards
the
coast.
We’ll
pass
through
pine
forests
and
small
market
garden
communities
before
reaching
the top
of Ngoan
Muc Pass
where we
begin
our 18
kilometer
descent
down to
the
coastal
plains
below.
If you
look to
the left
from
here you
may see
where
the old
rack and
pinion
railway
made its
way down
the
range.
Looking
forward,
you may
just be
able to
make out
the
coastline
situated
50
kilometers
in the
distance.
We will
reach to
Nha
Trang
City in
the
afternoon.
Overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang.
Option 2
(For
biking
Enthusiasts):
This
ride to
Nha
Trang
starts
with a
45
minute
transfer
33
kilometers
to the
north
east of
Dalat on
a new
road and
through
the
newest
national
park in
Vietnam
(Bidoup
Nui Ba).
It
offers
fantastic
cycling
in the
highlands
as well
as down
a 28
kilometer
pass to
the
coast.
The
first
section
of the
ride
starts
in pine
forest
and
rolls
through
the
hills
with
beautiful
views of
farms,
countryside
and Nui
Ba
Mountain.
There is
one
final 3
kilometer
climb to
the top
of the
pass
before
some
serious
downhill.
The 28
kilometer,
uninterrupted
downhill
section
is the
longest
section
of
continuous
downhill
we
offer.
After
reaching
the
bottom
of the
pass we
have a
picnic
style
lunch by
the side
of the
river.
Faster
riders
may have
lunch at
the top
of the
pass
before
the
downhill.
The
section
of
riding
after
lunch
offers a
beautiful
sampling
of
country
living
in
Vietnam,
passing
through
small
villages
and
farms.
This
section
of
riding,
although
pleasant,
can be
challenging
as the
hills
roll
continuously.
Average
riding
distance
is 70
kilometers
with an
option
to ride
more, or
less.
The
support
vehicle
can be
used at
any time
by tired
riders
and is
used to
also
transport
luggage
and
provisions.
Overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang.
Day
8: Nha
Trang
River
Tours
(Meals:
B, L)
Cruising
down
river
and
enjoying
the
village
peaceful
life along the
banks of
Cai
River. The
trip
begins
with a
visit to
the Po
Nagar
Temples,
an
outstanding
example
of Cham
architecture,
situated
on Mount
Cu Lao
where
you can
have
panoramic
views of
the
surrounding.
From
here
board
the
riverboat
for the
leisurely
cruise
cruise
visiting
Cu Lao
Fish
market. Take
a horse
carriage
to visit
a wide
range of
local
handicrafts
in
production, you
can
enjoy
the
beautiful
scenery
that
unfolds
along
the
banks,
experience
and make
acquaintance
with
local
people
in their
natural
scenery
& daily
life. Next
stop will
be a
short
visit
to Pagoda
Orphanage
where it
shelters
and
cares
for over
120
abandoned,
orphaned
or
street
children.
We will
visit a
family
of local
people
and see
a
typical
Vietnamese
country
house in
the
countryside.
Transfer
you back
to the
city.
Overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang
Day
9: Nha
Trang –
Hoi An
(Meals:
B)
At
Leisure
and then
you will
be taken
to the
airport
in Nha
Trang to
take 1
hour
flight
to
Danang
City,
famous
for
China
Beach
and the
former
R&R for
US
servicemen.
Pick up
upon
arrival
and
transfer
to Hoi
An.
Visit
the
fascinating
Cham
Museum,
famous
China
Beach
and the
Marble
Mountains
en route
to
charming
Hoi An.
Hoi An
Ancient
Town is
an
exceptionally
well-preserved
example
of a
South-East
Asian
trading
port
dating
from the
15th to
the 19th
century.
Its
buildings
and its
street
plan
reflect
the
influences,
both
indigenous
and
foreign,
that
have
combined
to
produce
this
unique
heritage
site. At
leisure
for the
rest of
day and
overnight
in Hoi
An.
Day
10: Hoi
An
(Meals:
B)
In
the
morning,
you will
enjoy a
walking
tour
with
first
stop is
the
bustling
fish and
vegetable
market
and then
we will
go
through
the Old
Quarters
to see
the
town's
landmarks
of
Japanese
Covered
Bridge,
ancient
Assembly
Hall, Phuc
Kien
Temple
and then
we take
a river
trip and
you will
enjoy
the
scenery
along
the Thu
Bon
River
and the
general
view of
Hoi An
Ancient
Town. It
transforms
itself
at
night,
when
many of
the
shops
hang
lanterns
outside.
We will
transfer
you back
to the
town and
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Hoi An
is well
know for
souvenir
shopping
with
great
prices
and also
famous
for its
large
number
of
tailor
shops,
so if
you want
to get a
cloth
tailor
made to
measure,
this is
the time
to do
it.
Overnight
in Hoi
An.
Day
11: Hoi
An – Hue
(Meals:
B)
This
morning
we drive
to Hue,
we will
cross
Hai Van
Pass
where
you will
have
magnificent
view of
the
China
Sea.
Stop at
Lang Co
to have
break.
Check-in
hotel in
Hue City.
Hue
served
as
Vietnam's
capital
under
the
emperors
of the
Nguyen
Dynasty
from
1802 to
1945 and
the
city’s
regal
past can
still be
seen
inside
the
walls of
the
Citadel
and the
Imperial
City.
Both
were
heavily
damaged
during
the Tet
Offensive
of 1968
when the
Hue
served
as
Vietnam's
capital
under
the
emperors
of the
Nguyen
Dynasty
from
1802 to
1945 and
the
city’s
regal
past can
still be
seen
inside
the
walls of
the
Citadel
and the
Imperial
City.
Touring
the
ancient
Imperial
Citadel.
Back to
Hotel
and the
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Overnight
at in
Hue
city.
Day
12: Hue
– Hanoi
(Meals:
B)
Morning
boat
trip
on
Perfume
river
to
visit
Thien
Mu
pagoda.
Touring
the
countryside
around
Hue
is a
great
way
to
discover
the
"real"
Vietnam.
The
cultural,
religious,
and
educational
centre
of
Vietnam,
Hue
has
a
lot
of
historic
sites
waiting
to
be
discovered.
Visit
the
500-year
old
village
of
Phuoc
Tich
with
its
worship
halls
and
communal
houses
for
a
taste
of
ancient
Vietnam.
And
stop
at
the
historic
Thanh
Toan
Bridge,
one
of
two
covered
bridges
remaining
in
the
country
and
then
we
will
drive
to
visit
handicraft
village
of
Phu
Cam
-
the
one
of
the
best-known
places
for
making
conical
hats
for
hundreds
years.
This
guided
tour
will
teach
you
more
about
these
hidden
gems
and
their
legacy,
as
nearly
all
of
them
have
direct
links
with
the
old
Imperial
Court.
Visiting
beautiful
Garden
Houses
in
Hue.
The
houses
are
not
only
attractive,
but
they
also
are
a
great
way
to
learn
about
the
traditional
beliefs
and
rituals
of
the
Vietnamese
people. This
evening
fly to
Hanoi.
Pick up
upon
arrival
and
transfer
to the
city for
hotel
check-in.
Overnight
in
Hanoi.
Day
13:
Hanoi
City
Tours
(Meals:
B)
This
comprehensive
day tour
takes in
all of
Hanoi's
essential
sites.
In the
morning
we will
visit
the Ho
Chi Minh
Mausoleum
and
historical
presidential
relics
and then
the
Temple
of
Literature
nearby.
Afterwards
we head
to Ngoc
Son
Temple
and Hoan
Kiem
Lake.
The Ngoc
Son
temple
is set
on a
tiny
island
on the
Hoan
Kiem
Lake and
dates
back to
the 13th
century.
The lake
itself
is a
picturesque
focal
point of
Hanoi,
frequented
by
tourists
and
locals
alike.
In the
afternoon,
we will
visit
Museum
of
Ethnology,
widely
acknowledged
as the
best in
the
country
which
houses a
display
dedicated
to
Vietnam's
54
ethnic
minority
peoples. Then we
will
take 1
hour by
cyclo
ride
through
Hanoi's
Old
Quarters
to
experience
daily
life of
people
who are
living
in the
oldest
parts of
the
city,
Enjoying
the
famous
traditional
water
puppetry
show in
Thang
Long
Theatre
where
you will
have
chance
to get a
general
picture
of the
daily
activities
typical
to
Vietnam's
rural
areas.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Hanoi.
Day
14:
Hanoi -
Halong
Bay
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Morning
depart
for
Halong
Bay, we
go
through
the
scenic
countryside.
The
wondrous
Halong
Bay is
truly
one of
Vietnam’s
most
impressive
scenic
sights.
Heading
out of
the town
we
embark
on a
boat for
an
exploration
of the
legendary
Halong
Bay.
This
exciting
five
hour
cruise
will
provide
us a
fantastic
view of
the
picturesque
scenery
blending
with the
sky and
some
3,000
limestone
islands
rising
amazingly
from the
clear
and
emerald
water.
The
limestone
karsts
formations
are
littered
with
beaches,
grottoes
and
beautiful
caves.
Along
the way
we will
anchor
for a
leisurely
swim in
a
secluded
cove and
an
enjoyable
visit to
one of
the many
hidden
grottoes
beneath
towering
cliffs.
Stay
overnight
on the
Junk
Cruise
Day
15:
Halong
Bay –
Hanoi
(Meals:
B)
Waking
up and
enjoy
the sun
rising
over the
Bay.
After
breakfast,
visit
beautiful
limestone
grotto
then
back to
the boat
for a
final
glimpse
of the
Halong
Bay
while
cruising
back to
the
dock.
Our car
will
pick you
up at
the pier
and
transfer
back to
Hanoi. Free
at
leisure
or make
your own
exploration
to the
city.
Overnight
at hotel in
Hanoi.
Day
16:
Hanoi
Departure
(Meals:
B)
Free at
leisure
until
transferring
to Hanoi
airport
to take
departure
flight.
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