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You will visit many places including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Temple of Literature (the Vietnam's 1st university), Ngoc Son Temple on the Hoan Kiem Lake, Cat Cat village of Black H'Mong minority in Vietnam.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Hanoi

 
Arrive in Hanoi.
Airport Transfer

Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel in Hanoi. Check-in and short rest.

Bicycling

One hour cyclo tour in the Old Quarter.

Performing Arts

Water Puppets Show will be offered for this evening before Welcome dinner. (D)


Day 2 - Hanoi

 
Sightseeing

Visits of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (except Monday & Friday), One Pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Temple of Literature (the Vietnam's 1st university), Ngoc Son Temple on the Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hotel

O/N in Hanoi (B-L).


Day 3 - Hanoi

 
Ha Long - Hanoi.
Sightseeing

8.00am departure for Ha Long Bay. On the way we stop over in Hai Duong to visit a handicraft workshop. Here you can see how the artisans make the pottery and other handicraft products.

Ocean Cruise

Upon arrival, we board our boat ready to cruise the bay. Visit Thien Cung , Dau Go caves. Sunset on the bay before dinner is served. Overnight on boat. (B-L-D)


Day 4 - On the Train

 
Ha Long - Hanoi - Sapa.
Ocean Cruise

Following breakfast, check out and take a full day boat trip to discover the bay. We visit Thien Cung and Dau Go grottoes before lunch served on boat. After lunch, continue our cruising to explore extraordinary scenery with Cock Fighting islet, Dinh Huong islet... and other hundred of limestone islets.

Sunbathing

Our boat will stop at Ti Top islet beach for your swimming or sun-bathing.

Hiking

Climbing on the top of the hill, you will admire the panorama of the bay. Back to shore at 3 pm.

Bus

Return to Hanoi by 3-hours road trip. Free time for dinner.

Train

Take night train to Sapa. O/N on train. (B-L)


Day 5 - Vietnam

 
Hotel

Upon your arrival in Lao Cai, transfer to Sapa. Check in.

Relaxation

Morning time is yours for relax or visit.

Sightseeing

Afternoon, we visit Cat Cat village of Black H'Mong minority (3kms walking).

Hotel

O/N in Sapa. (B-L)


Day 6 - On the Train

 
Sapa - Hanoi.
Sightseeing

Visit of SaPa market and Red Dzao ethnic village.

Train

Transfer to Lao Cai Railways Station to get a night train back to Hanoi. O/N on train. (B-L)


Day 7 - Hue

 
Hanoi - Hue.
Commercial Flight

Pick up and transfer from Hanoi Railways Station to the airport. One-hour flight to Hue. Free time in the morning.

Sightseeing

Afternoon: visits of the Royal Citadel, Fine Art Museum and Dong Ba market.

Performing Arts

Evening: Enjoy Royal Traditional music (Nha Nhac) on Perfume river. O/N in Hue (L)


Day 8 - Hue

 
Dragon Boat trip on the Perfume river.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Enjoy cruising along Perfume River by a Dragon boat. Stop for visits of Thien Mu pagoda, Hon Chen temple, Minh Mang tomb. Lunch on boat. Keep cruising along the river to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh tombs. Back to the shore approx. 4.00pm. (B-L)


Day 9 - Hue

 
Hue - Hoi An.
Sightseeing

Travel south to Hoi An. Stop by the marble mountain where you can visit Ngu Hanh Son village, Non Nuoc beach. Continue our journey to Hoi An. After your checking in at the hotel, the remainder of the afternoon and evening is yours to relax and explore this Ancient Town. Recommended sites: Japanese Covered Bridge (Lai Vien Kieu or Cau Nhat Ban), Tan Ky House (was built two centuries ago as the home of a well-to-do ethnic Vietnamese merchant), Family chapels, pagodas, other ancient houses such as 77D Tran Phu that was built 3 centuries ago, Tran Duong house on Phan Boi Chau street and Diep Hong Nguyen house on Nguyen Thai Hoc street,

Hotel

O/N in Hoi An (B-L-D)


Day 10 - Vietnam

 
Hoi An - My Son.
Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at your hotel and drive to visit Mi Son holyland with old architecture of Cham people.

River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Back to the town by cruising along Thu Bon river.

Arts, Crafts and Antiques

Stop by traditional handicraft (ceramic and wood carving) villages before arriving to your hotel. (B)


Day 11 - Da Nang

 
Da Nang - Nha Trang.
Commercial Flight

Transfer to Da nang airport to take flight to Nha Trang.

Hotel

Arrival, our guide will pick you up and drive to hotel. Check in.

Relaxation

Free time for relax. (B)


Day 12 - Nha Trang

 
Sightseeing

Start your day with our friendly and helpful guide for visits of Long Son pagoda, Hon Chong and Ponagar. The afternoon with Thap Ba Hot Spring Centre where you can soak your body into the mineral-rich mud and have other hot spring bath services will refresh you after a road day tour. (B-L)


Day 13 - Nha Trang

 
Nha Trang - Da Lat.
Relaxation

8.00: Departure for Da Lat. Arrival at 14.00. Check-in and free time for your leisure. O/N in Dalat.(B-L-D)


Day 14 - Vietnam

 
Da Lat sightseeing.
Sightseeing

8.00: Visits of Chicken village, Hang NGa Crazy house, Tuyen Lam lake, Datanla water fall, Linh Son pagoda, Lat village.

Hotel

O/N in Da Lat. (B)


Day 15 - Vietnam

 
Da Lat - Sai Gon.
Bus

Departure for Sai Gon. 14.00: Arrival and check in at the hotel.

Shopping

Free time for relaxing, shopping or for your leisure. O/N in Sai Gon(B-D)


Day 16 - Can Tho

 
Saigon - Vinh Long - Can Tho.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise

Travel south to Cai Be town. Take a boat trip to visit Cai Be floating market. Continue cruising along Mekong river (Uper branch) to Vinh Long.

Sightseeing

Visit of local market then drive to ferry station. Cross Mekong river (Lower branch) to Can Tho city.

Hotel

O/N in Can Tho. (B-L-D)


Day 17 - Can Tho

 
Can Tho - Sai Gon.
Sailboat & Yacht Charter

Visits of Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets by small motor-boat.

Sightseeing

On the way back to Saigon, stop by at natural Tram forest (Viet Cong base in American war) and Bonsai garden in Mi Tho. O/N in Saigon. (B-L)


Day 18 - Vietnam

 
Sai Gon Leaving.
Airport Transfer

Tour concludes after transfering to the airport


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