VIETNAM NORTH TO SOUTH
(16 days 15 nights - tailor made tour)
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival (Dinner)
Morning: On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our tour guide will greet and transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, enjoy dinner with authentic Vietnamese cuisines at the restaurant and Water Puppet Show Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Breakfast, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - the large memorial in Hanoi capital built to show Vietnamese people's deep gratitude to Great Father Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace which used to function as the living and operational bases of the governors-general of Indo-China and now continues as the palace offers site for official receptions to guests and for other administrative meetings, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature – the first national university of Vietnam.
Afternoon: Lunch with Vietnamese Authentic cuisines and visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Vietnam, Vietnam National Museum of Ethnology which offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam and Hoan Kiem Lake.
In the evening, enjoy Dinner at the restaurant. Enjoy free time until transferring to Hanoi station for a night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.
Day 3 Sapa - Cat Cat - Sapa trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive at Lao Cai railway station early morning, go to Sapa, check into hotel, have breakfast, then walk around Sapa to visit Sapa Market and Cat Cat village, one of the most beautiful villages in Sapa, which is home to H’mong ethnic minority. Lunch at the local restaurant in the afternoon, visit Ta Phin Village, a beautiful and peaceful village of the Red Dao and Black H’mong ethnic minority. In the evening, enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Sapa.
Day 4 Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van - Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to visit with trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van village, other beautiful villages in Sapa. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
Free at leisure and transfer to Lao Cai for night train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Day 5 Hanoi – Halong (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transfer from the station to the city.
Breakfast at the restaurant.
7h45 - 8h00: Pick you up at your hotel and depart to Ha long Bay, the world natural heritage of Vietnam
12h00 – 12h30: Arrive at Ha Long City
12h45 – 13h00: Transfer to cruise ship
13h00: Board our junk with soft welcome drink, check-in registration,
13h30: Have lunch on the boat where you will be satisfied by many kinds of seafood
14h30: Cruise towards Ha Long Bay for pristine scenery, Especially, you will be cruised to explore the mystery of Sung Sot Cave (the cave of Surprise), the most beautiful cave in Halong.
16h00: Cruise to Titop beach, which wins kudos for its quiet and airy atmosphere, its clean and clear waters, as well as its alluring landscape for swimming (if the weather permitted), walking up to the top of Titop for a spectacular view to the bay, kayaking before having dinner in the romantic sunset.
19h00: Get free time, enjoy fresh seafood dinner and you can take part in cuttlefish contest and enjoy fresh cuttlefish.
20h00 – 22h00: Join some activities organized on boat like cutter fishing, drinking, dancing, karaoke…
22h00: Spend a quiet night on the boat in a cabin suite
You have unforgettable feelings when staying on the upstairs of the boat, seeing the marvel of sea at night, making friends with many people from the neighbor boats…etc
Overnight: on cruise
Day 6 Halong – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
06h00 – 07h00: If you like enjoying Ha Long Bay's sunrise, please get up early before 6h00 A.M.
07h00 – 08h00: Have some coffee and a tasty breakfast.
08h00 – 11h00: Cruise through the emerald water between the limestone outcrops and long corridors, En route, you have chances to sightsee many beauty spots of the world natural heritage including Fighting Cock islet, Incense Urn islet, Finger island, Toad islet, dog islet, Dragon, Horse Neck, Buffalo Head islet and many other strange shape islands.
11h00 – 12h00: Take boat trip back to Halong city,
12h00 – 13h00: Have Lunch at restaurant (or Have lunch on Boat)
13h15 – 13h30: Road trip back to Hanoi with stop-over in Hai Duong province.
16h00 – 16h30: Arrive in Hanoi about 18h00
Evening: Enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7 Hanoi – Hue (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning: enjoy breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Hue.
Afternoon: Afternoon: visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in the country and King Ming Mang Tomb by royal boat. Then visit the Tomb of King Khai Dinh. These are among the most beautiful tombs in Nguyen Dynasty.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hue.
Day 8 Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: enjoy breakfast, visit Imperial Museum, a gallery of antiques displaying collections of bronze, pottery, chinaware, Phap Lam enamel, court robes, head-gear and personal belongings of former Vietnam Emperors and Dong Ba Market, the biggest commercial center in Hue.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon: Drive from Hue to Hoi An. On the way, visit Cham Museum, the Marble Mountain and Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. Check in the hotel, free at leisure. Tonight: Dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9 Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: enjoy breakfast at hotel and visit fish and vegetable market, Japanese Covered Bridge - a unique covered structure built by the Japanese, Ancient Assembly Hall which was built as a traditional assembly hall for the Chinese and Phuc Kien Temple dedicated to Thien Hau, the goddess of sea who protects sailors from danger.
Afternoon, enjoy boat trip along the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha Ceramic Village.
Tonight: Dinner at the local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 Hoi An - My Son (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: enjoy breakfast and travel to My Son Holy Complex, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, spend 2 hours to explore the complex. Travel back to Hoi An, Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon: Free at leisure.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11 Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning: transfer to Da Nang airport for a flight to Nha Trang.
Afternoon: visit to Long Son Pagoda, which has a huge white statue of Sakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus pedestal, Chong Rocks and The Po Nagar Temple, unique architecture symbol of Champa culture with bas-reliefs and terra-cotta statues symbolizing.
Evening: Enjoy Dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 12 Nha Trang Boat Trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Enjoy boat trip in Nha Trang Bay with Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Local fishing Village, Bai Tranh and Mun Island
Afternoon: enjoy seafood lunch and return to mainland
Evening. Dinner at local restaurant. Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 13 Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning, breakfast at hotel then transfer to Nha Trang Airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon: Check in and visit War Remnants Museum which possesses a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam's wars with the both the French and Americans, the Reunification Palace - one of the most enduring symbols of the fall of Saigon in 1975, the Central Post Office - one of the better-preserved examples of the colonial period’s architecture and The Notre Dame Cathedral which was constructed by the French in the 1800s, appearing strangely out of place with its Gothic and Roman-style architecture.
Evening: enjoy dinner at local restaurant
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 14 Ho Chi Minh – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Breakfast at hotel, travel to Cu Chi Tunnel which was dug by hand out of hard laterite, connected command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factorie by Vietnamese soldiers during Americans war, then continue to to Tay Ninh province for afternoon service of Caodaism at Temple of Cao Dai, which is not only a holy temple but also a spectacular construction that attracts tourists from many places around the country and the world.
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon: Transfer back to the city.
Evening: Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic journey to Mekong Delta. On arrival, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda then take a leisurely boat trip along the river to Tortoise islet, Thoi Son Island to enjoy sampan trip under the water coconut trees and seasonal fruit, honey tea while listening to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon: Travel back to Ho Chi Minh.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 16 Ho Chi Minh Departure (Breakfast)
After breakfast, enjoy free time until transferring to the airport for your departure flight.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to the airport for departure flight
Inclusions:
• Hotel accommodation with twin/double sharing room
• Meals as mentioned
• Halong Bay Package
• Private transfer and transportation on tour
• Air tickets from Hanoi – Da Nang and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
• All entrance fees as in the itinerary
• Sightseeing with local experience English speaking guide
• Mineral water
Exclusions:
• All international airport tax
• International flights
• Early check in or late check out
• Single room
• Other meals with drinks
• Travel insurance & visa
• Tips & other services not mentioned above