Day
1:
Arrive
in Hanoi
Meet and
greet
service upon
arrival
to Hanoi
City -
the
capital
city of
Vietnam,
is an
elegant
city
located
on the
banks of
the Red
River
with
tranquil
Restored
Sword
Lake at
its
heart.
North of
the lake
are the
bustling
streets
of the
Old
Quarter,
each
street
named
after
the
trade
that
used to
take
place
there.
Much of
the city
was
transformed
by the
French
when it
became a
French
protectorate
in the
1880s
and
there
are wide
boulevards
and
large
colonial
buildings
which
are now
home to
government
departments
and
foreign
embassies.
Today
you will
stay overnight
at hotel
in Hanoi
City.
Day
2: Hanoi
- Halong
Bay
Pick
up
at
Hanoi
station
at
05:00.
We
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
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 3:
Halong
Bay -
Hanoi -
Sapa by
overnight
train
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.
Transfer
back
to
Hanoi.
Overnight
at
hotel
in
Hanoi
City.
At
leisure
for
shopping.
Dinner
at a
local
restaurant
and then
we will
go to
the
train
station
to board
night
train to
Sapa.
Overnight
on the
train.
Day 4:
Lao Cai
- Sapa
The
train
arrives
in
Lao
Cai
at
05:00
am.
Drive
uphill
to
Sapa.
At
an
elevation
of
1,500
meters,
Sapa
is
the
former
hill
retreat
for
French
administrators
when
the
heat
in
plain
became
unbearable.
The
remoteness
and
simple
lifestyle
of
ethnic
minorities
are
a
highlight
of
Sapa
although
conditions
are
very
basic.
After
checking
into
hotel
we
can
soak
up
the
fresh
climate
as
much
as
we
want
by
spending
time
to
wander
around.
The
ethnic
people
are
frequently
seen
in
this
hill
town
and
small
vendors
along
the
street
sell
local
textiles
and
handicraft.
In
the
afternoon,
we
trek
to
Cat
Cat
village
(2
km
from
Sapa
town)
where
you
will
visit
the
village
of
Black
H’mong
hill
tribes.
Enjoy
the
beautiful
landscapes
of
Sapa
Valley.
Back
to
hotel.
Day
5: Sapa
- Hanoi
by
overnight
train
This
morning,
trekking to
visit Lao
Chai and Ta
Van villages
inhabited by
Black H’mong
and Dzay
ethnic
minorities.
Enjoy
amazing and
breath-taking
landscapes
of terraced
paddies,
green
valleys and
meet with
friendly
local
people. Back
to the hotel
and free at
leisure. In
the
afternoon,
we transfer
you back to
Lao Cai
station to
take night
train back
to Hanoi.
Overnight on
the train.
Day
6: Hanoi
Touring
- Hue by
overnight
train
The
journey
from
Hanoi
to
Hoa
Lu
is
around
two
hours
and
takes
you
through
picturesque
countryside
and
agricultural
land.
On
arrival
your
expert
guide
will
lead
you
through
this
ancient
complex
which
formed
the
capital
city
of
Vietnam
under
both
the
Dinh
and
Le
Dynasties
between
968
and
1009
AD.
The
area
is
also
one
of
astounding
natural
beauty
with
limestone
peaks
whose
splendour
is
often
said
to
surpass
that
of
Ha
Long
Bay.
Afterwards,
head
south
towards
Tam
Coc,
meaning
‘Three
grottoes’
where
you
will
board
a
three
hour
boat
trip
along
the
Boi
River.
This
is
the
perfect
way
to
marvel
at
the
stunning
limestone
peaks
and
jade
valleys.
Coming
back
to
Hanoi.
At
10:00
pm,
we
will
transfer
you
to
the
train
station
to
board
night
train
to
Hue.
Overnight
on
the
train.
Day 7:
Hue half
day tour
The
train
arrives
in Hue
city at
around
10:30
am. Pick
up and
transfer
you to
the
hotel to
relax
for a
while.
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.
Rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Overnight
at in
Hue
city.
Day
8: Hue
half day
tour and
overland
to Hoi
An
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.
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.
Lunch at
a local
restaurant
and then
we will
drive to
Hoi An.
We will
cross
Hai Van
Pass
where
you will
have
magnificent
view of
the
China
Sea.
Stop at
Lang Co
to have
break.
Visit
the
fascinating
Cham
Museum,
famous
China
Beach
and the
Marble
Mountains
en route
to
charming
Hoi An.
Known as
Faifo to
early
Western
traders,
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
time.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day 9:
Hoi An Tour
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
10: Hoi
An At
Leisure
Free day
at your
own
leisure.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day
11: Hoi
An -
Danang -
Nha
Trang by
train
At
leisure
until we
transfer
you to
the
station
to catch
train at
10:30 am
to Nha
Trang.
You will
arrive
in Nha
Trang
city at
08:30
pm.
Check-in
and stay
overnight
at hotel
in Nha
Trang.
Day
12: Nha
Trang
tour
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 13:
Nha
Trang at
leisure
- Saigon
Free day
at
leisure
and an
optional
tour to
nearby
island
shall be
operated
upon
your
request.
We will
take
night
train at
10:30 to
Saigon.
Overnight
on the
train.
Day 14:
Saigon
City
The
train
arrives
in
Saigon
City
early
morning
(04:30
am).
Early
check-in
hotel
and
relax
for a
while.
At 10:00
Am, you
will
take a
guided
city
sightseeing
to visit
essential
sites.
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 15:
Saigon -
Mekong
Delta
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
longan
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
Khmer
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 16:
Mekong
Delta
Day Tour
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 17:
Can Tho
- Saigon
Morning
drive
back for
Saigon.
Rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon
Day 18:
Departure
Free at
leisure
until
transferring
to Hanoi
airport
to take
departure
flight.
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