Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival 

You are arrival at our thousand years Capital – Hanoi city. Our guide will welcome you at the Noi bai airport and then be transferred to your hotel in the center of city.

After freshen up, we would like to show you of Hanoian daily life with one hour Cyclo (trishaw) ride around the old streets, Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and then enjoy one hour performance of Water Puppets show. Back to your hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 2: Hanoi full day visits – Night train to Lao Cai (B)

Today we would like to show you the major cultural sites around Hanoi city. The first visit to Ba Dinh Square for visiting Uncle Ho’s (Ho Chi Minh President) Mausoleum (Mondays & Fridays closed), His Residence area, and one Pillar – pagoda nearby, then we go to Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the first university in Vietnam).

In the afternoon, we will visit the largest and most interesting Museum of Vietnam Ethnology, then go back to the Old quarter for shopping, free time until local train to Lao cai – Sapa. Overnight on train.

 

Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa- Hill Tribe villages (B)

Upon arrival to Lao Cai train station, picked up by our guide, enjoy breakfast at local restaurant then drive to visit one of the colorful tribal market near Sapa area (incase no Market available at your date, you will visit Cat Cat & Ta Fin villages). 

Tuesday:          Coc Ly Market

Wednesday:    Cao Son Market

Saturday:         Can Cau Market

Sunday:           Bac Ha Market or Muong Khuong Market

Then transfer to Sapa for overnight. 

Day 4: Sapa – Hill Tribe villages - night train to Hanoi Cai (B)

Drive to visit Lao Chai village – home of Black H’Mong – here you trek through terraced rice fields to villages, meet and talk with locals to learn more about their daily life and habits. You then trek through Ta Van village. Car pick up at Ta Van and transfer to Lao Cai station for overnight train back to Hanoi. 

 

Day 5: Hanoi -  Ha Long bay – the World heritage  (B/L/D)

Early arrive in Hanoi and check in sub-hotel for fresh up and breakfast. 08:30am picked up and transfer directly to Ha Long bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty.  Arrival in Halong Bay after 3.5 hour, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. The cruise passes by many rocks and islets in many funny shapes. The cruise may stop for a while for visiting a beautiful case, if not today, you will do tomorrow according to each boat/junk’s itinerary. Again your dinner served on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing (optional) and later overnight on board.

 

Day 6: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (Brunch)

In the morning, your breakfast or brunch will be served while doing further cruise to explore the beauties of the Bay before returning to the Wharf. Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking. Return to Hanoi by private car. Free time for optional visit and dinner is on your own arrangement. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 7: Hanoi - Dong Hoi – Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (B)

Take early morning (wake up around 04:30am) flight to Dong Hoi town. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for breakfast (early check out not guaranteed).

After breakfast, we start the excursion to Phong Nha Grotto – Ke Bang National Park. Getting on boat and cruise on the world's longest underground river to Phong Nha Cave. The deeper one penetrates, the more magical are the natural aspects of the caves. After on boat for 700m, a large dry passage is appear, then you can walk to discover the cave for 500m more. You will have a chance to explore the remains of Cham Altars and Inscriptions inside. Overnight in Dong Hoi Town.

 

Day 8: Dong Hoi - DMZ - Hue (B)

Leave Dong Hoi early for Hue. Drive along back to Hue with a stopover at historic Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and the famous Vinh Moc Tunnel. Arrive at your hotel in Hue city at noon. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Hue.

 

Day 9: Hue City – Cooking class Vuon Y Thao garden house (B/L)

 This morning, we join a half day cooking class at Vuon Y Thao Garden Hourse. First we follow Mrs. Cuc, the restaurant owner to Dong Ba central market, where she gives an instruction on how to choose ingredients for our cooking lesson. Then we have her demonstration for 3 Vietnamese dishes. Lunch is the food we have prepared.

In the afternoon, we start the tour with the visit to Imperial Citadel and King Tu Duc Tomb, King Minh Mang tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in Hue. 

Day 10: Hue - Hoi An (B)

Today we will heading 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 carvings are breathtaking. After check-in at hotel, you will be free for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Day 11: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary by car and back by boat (B/L)

We travel about 50km from Hoi An to My Son sanctuary. It comprises many Champa temples, in a valley roughly two kilometers wide, surrounded by two mountain ranges. It was the site of religious ceremony of kings of the Champa dynasty, and was also a burial place of Champa royals and national heroes. The My Son temple complex is one of the foremost temple complexes of Hinduism in South East Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. Though the complex has been destroyed over time, we still see many majestic ancient ruins of temples in the area.

Leaving this site we go back by car about 30 km then will go on a Boat trip along the Thu Bon river. Have a lunch box; disembark sometimes to visit the handicraft pottery village located a long the riverside. Get back to the Hoian old town by boat. We continue to walk to visit ancient town of Hoian. The visit will includes Japanese covered bridge, some Chinese Assembly Halls, and some typical Vietnamese houses of 18 century. Free time for shopping later on. Overnight stay in Hoian.

 

Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang – Nha Trang (B)

Transfer to Da Nang Airport to fly to Nha Trang. Relax on the beach. Overnight stay in Nha Trang.

Round trip airport transfers without guide included.

 

Day 13: Nha Trang – Full day excursion (B/L)

In the morning, we take a boat trip to Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island, and continue cruising 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. Have lunch at Se Tre Island before returning to the city.

In the afternoon we visit to Long Son Pagoda, and Cham Po Nagar temples. Just next to Cham Po Nagar temples is the Thap Ba Hot Spring center. Enjoy fun with Mud bathing and Mineral springs swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang.

 

Day 14: Nha Trang – Dalat (B)

In the morning, we drive from coastal city to highland by road. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for fresh up.

Half day city tour commence with a short drive to Robin hill – former artillery base (1650m) (5300 f), full view to the city of Dalat. Then take a cable car (2,3 km ) to Tuyen Lam lake – the nicest lake of Dalat and Truc Lam Zen Monastery - the biggest Zen Monastery of Viet Nam. Next up enjoy short elephant riding near the Tuyen Lam Lake area, back to your hotel for overnight.

 

Day 15: Dalat – Conquering Liang Biang Mount (B, L)

Pick up from hotel. Transfer to Lang Biang Mountain, the highest peak from Dalat to the South of Vietnam. Trek from the base 1.450m (4.850f) to the summit 2.169m (7.000f). Pass vegetable farm, woods and rain forest. Enjoy the commanding view of the highlands.

Visit Lat village – the indigenous people of Dalat with their rich culture, long houses, weavings... Back to Dalat city for overnight.

 

Day 16: Dalat - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast at hotel and relax until your flight to Hochiminh city. (Transfer included without guide)

Welcomed at International Tan Son Nhat airport by our tour guide then transferred to your hotel in the city center. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Day 17:  Ho Chi Minh City– Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

After breakfast, we leave the hotel around 08:00am for Cuchi district to visit the incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tour guided by a soldier named Chu Nam (Uncle Nam) who is the witness of history (subject to availability)

Drive back to the city for lunch after 4-hour excursion.

Afternoon visit will offer a quick view of the busiest city including War Museum, Reunification Palace then discover China Town lively life. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Day 18: Hochiminh city – Mekong Delta (B/L)

After arrival in Cai Be, a boat will take you to the floating market. Have lunch at an Ancient garden house, then we proceed to Vinh Long through small and beautiful canals, tranquil villages, the marvelous natural setting of Mekong Delta region. Stop at An Binh islet, famous for fruit orchards. Enjoy the local tropical fruits and see the orchards, ceramics, popcorn and rice paper shops... A nice chance for bicycle riding through the village and the local handicraft shops. Another stop at Vinh Long market, and then we continue driving to Can Tho. Over night in Can Tho.

 

Day 19: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Cruising along the small picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the daily activities along the Mekong canals, visit a rice husking mill. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay and visit an ancient house in Binh Thuy (10 km from Cantho city) and Cantho museum. Drive back to HCMC via My Tho. Overnight in Hochiminh city.

 

Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

Free time for last minute shopping before transferring to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure. Airport transfer without guide.

Type of tour:	Private tour. (This is the sample tour, you may go with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel) Easy tour
Departure:	Any day
Feature of tour:	This vacation Vietnam tour is the combine cultural tour and relax tour. You visit Vietnam to discover Vietnam culture and also relax after the whole year working: Vietnam country and people.
Air Fare cost per person:	267 US$ for domestic flight (Hanoi - Dong Hoi, Da Nang - Nha Trang & Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City)
Land tour cost per person (in USD):	Size of Group 2 pax 3 - 4 pax 5 - 6 pax 7 - 9 pax 10 - 14 pax Single Supp. 01 Jan - 30 Apr & 01 Oct - 31 Dec 2012  Standard 1805 1550 1262 1155 1099 407 Superior 2063 1806 1515 1408 1352 689 Deluxe 2587 2326 2031 1922 1864 1175 Premium 3393 3128 2828 2717 2659 1918 01 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012 Standard 1782 1527 1239 1132 1076 391 Superior 1998 1741 1450 1343 1287 625 Deluxe 2505 2244 1949 1840 1782 1094 Premium 3104 2839 2539 2428 2370 1646   Book this tour Email to modify
Accommodation:	Standard Superior Deluxe Premium Hanoi Hotels May De Ville Old quarter (3*) Sunway (4*) Intercontinental  (5*) Sofitel Metropole (5*) Halong Boat Bai Tho junk Victory Cruise Bhaya cruise Jasmine/Ginger Cruise Sapa Hotels Bamboo (3*) Chau Long  (4*) Victoria Sapa (4*) Victoria Sapa (del room) Dong Hoi Hotels Saigon Quang Binh (4*) Sun Spa resort (4*) Sun Spa resort Sun Spa resort (deluxe room) Hue Hotels Mondial  (3*) Gebera  (4*) Imperial (5*) La Residence    (5*) Hoi An Hotels Vinh Hung 2  (3*) Hoi An Historic Hotel  (4*) Life Hoi An  (5*) Victoria Hoi An (del room)  (4*) Nha Trang Hotels Starlet Hotel  (3*) Michelia hotel (4*) Sunrise Beach(5*) Ana Mandara (5*) Dalat Hotels Mai Vang (3*) Sammy (4*) Ana Mandara Dalat (5*) Dalat Palace (5*) Ho Chi Minh City Hotels Elios, Sapphire (3*) Golden Central, Windsor Plaza (4*) Majestic (5*) Intercontinental Asiana (5*) Can Tho Hotels Ninh Kieu 3 hotel  (3*) Kim Tho (3*) Victoria Can Tho (sup room) (4*) Victoria Can Tho (del room)
Inclusive:	Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing with breakfast Private car/mini van, train tickets (AC comfortable soft sleeper, sharing basic) Private boat in Hue, Nha Trang and Mekong Delta, join boat in Halong All entrance fees  Local English/ French speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request  Meals as per program (L = lunch, D = dinner)
Exclusive:	Domestic & International flight and all airport tax Drinks, other meals not clearly mentioned Insurance, Personal expenses & Tips Vietnam Visa - this can be done with our Visa service