All the highlights of this stunning country are covered in this compact trip. The history, the old-world charm and the vibrant colour are just some of the things you'll experience on this journey through startlingly beautiful Vietnam.
Your tour programme in detail
Day 1: Hanoi Arrive at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Orientation tours which passes the West Lake, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Water Puppet Show in the evening. Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Luch - Dinner Day 2: Hanoi - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Hanoi After having breakfast, drive 100 km southeast Hanoi to Tam Coc, so-called "Halong on land" by its limestone mountains, and the amazing Tam Coc caves. A punt ride along a small stream leads you to the cave. We also visit to ancient citadel of Vietnam on 10th century with the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner Day 3: Halong - Hanoi - Laocai
Depart to Hlong bay. Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese hamlet's life. Arrive in Halong, embark on a boat for five hours cruise to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and out crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. Visit to Thien Cung cave (Cave of Heaven Palace) and Dau Go grotto (Grotto of Wooden Stakes). Return back to Hanoi . Having dinner and take train to Sapa at 21h 30.
Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner Day 4: Laocai - Sapa Arrive in Laocai Station in the early morning. The scenery of the north is unequalled although the conditions are vary basic. The morning we continue to drive on bumpy roads to Sa Pa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam's most colorful ethnic minority groups. Today we have enough time to visit Sa Pa market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay, Xa Pho ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding the mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods. and enjoy a walk to some nearby hill tribe villages. Dinner and Overnight in Sapa. Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner
Day 5: Sapa - Laocai - Hanoi
A wonderful jeep ride upwards, in an area of the Northwest near Sapa, crossing the amazing Tram Ton pass which offers awe-inspiring views, next we descend zigzag roads down to Binh Lu, through the untouched villages with stops to visit and talk to the locals. Jeep ride at 18h 45 p.m. to Lao Cai Station and take night train back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi in the next morning. Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner
Day 6: Hanoi - Danang - Hoian
Arrival to Hanoi at 5h00. Transfer to Noi Bai airport to take the flight to Danang. Da Nang does have a fascinating Cham Museum that contains an excellent collection of Cham art. However, the main reason for staying in Da Nang is in the surrounding region. China Beach, the Marble Mountains, Hoi An and My Son are all within striking distance of Da mange, though it is more pleasant to stay in Hoi An and visit these sights. discover historical town of Hoi An, which used to be the prosperous seaport city during the 16th to the 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architecture style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner Day 7: Hoian - Myson - Hue After breakfast, depart to My Son. My Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king. . Lunch in Da Nang then depart to Hue. The Imperial City of Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the last dynasty in Vietnam. Dinner and overnight in Hue. Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner Day 8: Hue
Beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu, which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed. Include these in a half day cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Overnight at Hue.
Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner
Day 9: Hue - HoChiMinh city Continue the trip with the next stop being Ho Chi Minh City. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. Take a half-day sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant, the city tour ends with the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Dinner and Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner Day 10: HoChiMinh city - Caibe - Vinhlong - HoChiminh city
Overland to Vinh Long to take a boat to visit Cai Be floating market on the Mekong river, then walk thru villages to visit family factories producing rice paper, rice crispies... and have lunch in an orchard. Back to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Day 11: HoChiMinh Departure
At your leisure until transfer to the airport to take your flight leaving Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Includes:
English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request
Twins-shared rooms at hotel
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
Land transfer by air-con vehicle for whole trip
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Danang and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Hue to Ho Chi Minh city and airport tax
Dragon boat in Hue
Admission
Excludes:
International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax
Visa arrangement
Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)
Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request
Twins-shared rooms at hotel
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
Land transfer by air-con vehicle for whole trip
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Danang and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Hue to Ho Chi Minh city and airport tax