This program is a good chance for trekking. Travellers are able to discover diversified cultures of ethnic groups in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh and Sapa. This seventeen day program al"/>

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TREKKING TOUR

This program is a good chance for trekking. Travellers are able to discover diversified cultures of ethnic groups in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh and Sapa. This seventeen day program also reveals the very best of Vietnam, from the cool mountainous North through the Historic Center and on to the tropical South. Along the way hike the Central Highlands, explore the history of Ha Noi and the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City before ending your journey.


Day 1: Arrival Ha Noi

Arrive in Ha Noi and meet at Noi Bai International Airport. Transfer to downtown for hotel check-in. Half day Ha Noi city tour to visit President Mausoleum from outside, One-Pillar Pagoda, Van Mieu (Literture Temple) and Ho Guom (Sword Lake). Evening free to visit Ha Noi Ancient Square. Overnight in Ha Noi.



Day 2: Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Hoa Binh

Morning driver to Mai Chau. On arrival, trekking to visit the traditional village of Thai minority people and Mai Chau scenic valley. Return to Hoa Binh. Evening enjoy a traditionall folk music show. Overnight in Hoa Binh.



Day 3: Hoa Binh - Ninh Binh

Morning a continuation trekking to visit Muong and Dao ethnic minorities in Cho Bo then transfer to Hoa Lu. Sightseeing of Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam with the Dinh and Le Temples. Overnight in Ninh Binh.


Day 4: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Hai Phong

Transfer to Tam Coc for boat excursion through 3 caves in the quiet and peaceful landscape. Overland to Hai Phong via Red River Delta. Overnight in Hai Phong.



Day 5: Hai Phong - Ha Long - Ha Noi - Lao Cai

Drive to Ha Long. Take a sailing boat for four-hour trip around Ha Long Bay to see the most beautifull landscapes of Ha Long Bay with visiting some caves and grottoes. Seafood lunch on boat. Afternoon return back to Ha Noi. Take a train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.



Day 6: Lao Cai - Sa Pa

Upon arrival in Lao Cai railway station, transfer to hotel. Trekking to H�mong hill tribe village of Cat Cat, go on to Ta Pin village of Dao ethnic minority. Overnight in Sa pa.



Day 7: Sa Pa

Continuation Sapa city tour with Bac waterfall, Thuy Dien power station. Afternoon visit to the market where Red Dao, H�mong and other hill tribes from surrounding countryside sell their embroideries, silverwares, handicrafts and so on. Overnight in Sa Pa.


Day 8: Sa Pa - Ha Noi

Free at leisure until transfer to Lao Cai railway station to take the night train to Ha Noi. Overnight on train.


Day 9: Ha Noi - Hue

Free at leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to get in flight to Hue. Drive to hotel. Afternoon visit Hue Citadel, Trang Tien Bridge and Dong Ba Market. Drive back for dinner and folk music on Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.



Day 10: Hue

After breakfast, take an excursion by boat on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Minh Mang Tomb. Drive back for lunch. A continuation to visit Tu Duc Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb by car. Enjoying Hue lantern dinner (imperial dinner with royal costumes) is optional. Overnight in Hue.


Day 11: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An

Road to Da Nang. On the way stop for sightseeing in Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. On arrival in Da Nang, visit Cham Museum and Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains). Transfer to Hoi An. Walk around to visit Hoi An ancient town with nice quiet streets, old houses and a quay existing until now. Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town south of Da Nang. Known as Faifo to early western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. You can visit Quan Cong Temple, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Japanese Covered Bridge...Overnight in Hoi An.



Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang - Nha Trang

Breakfast at hotel, return to Da Nang. Get in flight to Nha Trang, a romantic seaside resort with fine beaches, clear water and a colourful marine life. Free time for sea bathing. Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.



Day 13: Nha Trang

Take bus for excursion to Ponargar Cham Tower located on top of the low marble mountain that was formerly surrounded by the sea, visit Hon Chong (Chong Islet) and Long Son Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Nha Trang. Take boat to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Tam Island and fishing village. Lunch with seafood on board. Overnight in Nha Trang.


Day 14: Nha Trang - Da Lat

Drive to Da Lat, known as �city of love� at the altitude of 1,500m above sea-level. Visit to Damb�ri Waterfall on the way. Lunch at local restaurant in Bao Loc. Visit coffee and tea plantations. Transfer to hotel. Free and overnight in Da Lat.



Day 15: Da Lat

Full day Da Lat city tour to visit Summer Palace of King Bao Dai (the last Emperor of Vietnam), Valley of Love, Flower Garden, Linh Son Pagoda, Pongour Waterfalls and Tuyen Lam Lake. Overnight in Da Lat.



Day 16: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day city tour to visit Historical Museum, War Museum, Thien Hau Pagoda, Binh Tay Market in China Town. Dinner on boat along Saigon river and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.



Day 17: Ho Chi Minh - Departure

Free at leisure or go shopping until departure time.


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Days:>= 5 days
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Start from:  Hanoi

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Name: Huong Giang tourist

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