Day 1: Arrival – Saigon (D)
Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Saigon for relax, overnight at proposed hotel after welcomed dinner.
Day 2: Saigon Cu Chi Tunnels – Joining Tour (B)
After breakfast, we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war.
Day 3: Saigon – My Tho – Can Tho – Joining Tour (B, L)
8:00 Pick up at hotel. Transfer to My Tho. Take the motorized boat through the Bao Dinh natural canal; view the stilhouse and the fruit plantation along the canal sides. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise Island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Tach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family business where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, enjoy the rowing boat ride on the creeks before returning to My Tho by rowing boat. Proceed to Can Tho. Check in on arrival.
Day 4: Phong Dien – Cai Rang – Saigon – Joining tour (B, L)
8:00 After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien floating market with the busy sense right at the time. Keep cruising through the small channels system, visit the rice noodles making village. Experience the “monkey Bridge “in the Delta. Visit the second floating market of Cai Rang. Break time for lunch. Return to Hochiminh city. Stop for visit & rest at the Bonsai garden in My Tho. Drive back to Saigon for overnight.
Day 5: Saigon – Mui Ne (B)
After breakfast, transferred to Mui Ne. Check in upon arrival.
Day 6, 7: Mui Ne (B)
Free & easy
Day 8: Mui Ne – Nha Trang (B, L)
AM: after breakfast, you are transferred to Nha Trang. Check in upon arrival.
Day 9, 10: Nha Trang Relaxing (B)
Breakfast Relax by your own with beautiful beaches of Nhatrang.
Day 11: Nhatrang – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)
AM: Relax PM: Take flight to Danang depart at 12:05, upon arrival you will be picked up to Hoi An, check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12: Hoi An (B)
Free & easy. Discover the beauty of Hoi An ancient town & beach.
Day 13: Hoi An – Hue (B)
AM: Relax PM: Drive to Hue, check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hue
Day 14: Hue City tour – Joining (B, L)
AM: Visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city we visit Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city then we visit Khai Dinh Tomb, have lunch.
PM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, visit Dong Ba market.
Day 15: Hue – Hanoi (B)
Relax until transferred to the airport for the flight VN 244 at 13:50 PM. Upon arrival Hanoi at 15:00 PM, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel for relax. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 16: Hanoi City tour – Joining Tour (B, L)
After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Hochiminh Complex for visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi. PM: Visit Ethnological museum then have Cyclo in the Old Quarter and visit Dong Xuan market, enjoy Water Puppet show in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 17: Hanoi – Halong on Phoenix Cruiser (B, L, D)
08:00 AM: Shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel for the 3.5 hr drive (165km) to Halong City. 12: 00 Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch and a welcome drink are served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. You will see Dog Rock and Incense Burner Rocks, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises). Later, we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. After returning to the boat, we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and seasonal fruit in the “ Floating Garden ”. Dinner is served onboard and then you will have free time to listen to music, relax under the stars or join in Karaoke singing.
Day 18: Halong – Full day kayaking (B, L, D)
Full day sea kayaking to discover the hidden beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, served at around 7: 30, kayaking begins. The guide will show you the most beautiful parts of the bay, such as Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman's Cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation. You will have an opportunity to understand more about fishermen's daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farm. We return to the junk at around 4:00 PM for the second night.
Day 19: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave (8.00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Titop beach At 9:24, boat start cruising back and brunch buffet will served from 10:30 to 11:30, check out procedure at 11:35. Arrive at harbor by 12:00 noon, and drive back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi at 4:00 PM, check in hotel and relax.
Day 20: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B)
Free & easy until transferred to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.
Day 21: Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat – Joining tour (B, L)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai (at: 06:00), transferred to Sapa by car. Have breakfast. Relax. Your guide will meet you at hotel for short trek to Catcat village, the village of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather… overnight at the Sapa Hotel.
Day 22: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast before private car transferred to Lao Chai village, a village of Black H’mong. Short trek down to river to visit hill tribe house to see their living style and the local woman made their handicraft clothes. Further on along the road, the Tavan village where Dzay people staying can be seen. Visit the village and reach their customs. Trek back to main road and the car take you back to Lao Cai railway station for the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 23: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Cave – Joining (B, L)
The train arrives in Hanoi at 5:00 AM, you will be picked up and then at 8:00 depart to Ninh Binh, enjoying the rural scenery along the road. Visit Hoa Lu old citadel. Have lunch at restaurant before take the rowing boat along the tiny canal among the rice fields to visit Tam Coc (Three Grottoes) 15h30 back to the car for going back to Ha Noi.
Day 24: Hanoi – Departure (B, L)
Relax util transferred to the airport for your ongoing flight. |
