This comprehensive
Vietnam tour fascinates you with all the best in Vietnam, to experience
natural beauty of Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, the World Heritage site,
and Sapa’s beautiful mountainous landscape in Lao Cai on Hoang Lien Son
Mountains near the Chinese border, its with ethnic minority group, rich
historical and cultural destinations like Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoi An,
Hue and Hue’s Perfume River.
Tour Highlights
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Taking a leisurely cyclo ride though the classic streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Gazing at Sapa’s beautiful mountainous landscape - nestled on China’s border - and meeting wonderful ethnic minority groups
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Trekking or mountain biking through the hills surrounding Sapa Valley
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Cruising and overnight on board / deluxe cruise
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Exploring the limestone islands and emerald green waters of UNESCO World Heritage Listed Halong Bay
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Floating down Hue’s Perfume River to visit tombs, pagodas and temples, relics of the former Imperial Capital
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Wandering the streets of charming Hoi An
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Exploring the remains of the great Cham kingdom at My Son and Tra Kieu
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Visiting the famous Cu Chi network of underground tunnels, strategic centre of the Viet Cong struggle
- Cruising though floating markets
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Hanoi (-/-)
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 – Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Hanoi (B)
A
70km drive through rural northern Vietnam to the site of Vietnam’s
first capital, Hoa Lu. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of
the ancient citadel, take a sampan on a river through the rice paddies
to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts
jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place’s other
name, ‘Halong on Land’. Climb up to the Bich Dong Pagoda, which offers
a scenic view of the surrounding countryside. (B)
Day 3 – Hanoi - Lao Cai (B)
A
full day city tour of Vietnam’s capital. Hanoi is a unique city with
tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and
oriental temples. The city tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh’s
Mausoleum and his house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of
Literature, the Quanh Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the edge
of West Lake. After lunch in town continue to the Museum of Ethnology
and end the afternoon with a visit to the Lake of the Restored Sword
and a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. In the evening take the night
train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.(B)
Day 4 – Lao Cai - Sapa Hmong women in Sapa, Vietnam (B)
Transfer
to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of Sapa, the monotony of
the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill
tribe population … the rainbow colours of the Flower H’mong, flashes of
the shining silver jewellery from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad
H’mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao. It is
where you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and
shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into
jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps purses and leggings. Take a
morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red
Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority people converge from the
surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and
handicrafts, and to buy provisions. In the afternoon visit the Cat Cat
hill tribe village. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 – Sapa - Lao Cai Hanoi (B)
In
the morning enjoy a trek to the Red Dao village of Tha Phin, and in the
afternoon trek through the green Sapa Valley to visit the Black Hmong
minority of Lao Chai Village and Giay minority of Ta Van then back to
Lao Cai to catch the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 6 – Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Early
arrival in Hanoi. After breakfast leave Hanoi by road for Halong Bay
with a stop en route at humanity shop. Arrive in Halong and board the
Huong Hai or Bai Tho traditional sailing junk. Whilst cruising the
exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently
discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island
see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively journey to Dau Go
Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien
Cung Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay at any spot
that you wish to visit. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying
a delicious dinner. Overnight on board junk.
Day 7 – Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B,L) (18h45 flight)
Wake
up to fresh coffee and a wholesome breakfast before cruising back to
Halong City. En route the junk weaves through strange-shaped rock
formations that invite comparisons from fighting cocks to dragons and
even General de Gaulle’s nose! After another wonderful fresh seafood
lunch on board disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to
Hanoi airport to catch your flight to Hue at about 18h45. Our local
guide and car will welcome you at the airport in Hue then spend one
hour drive to the hotel in the city. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8 - Hue (B)
Visit
the former imperial capital of Vietnam. A boat trip on the romantically
named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu
Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil
setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate
mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel
from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.
Day 9 – Hue - Hoi An (B)
Leave
Hue for Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th
centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little
over the years The scenic route passes through the wonderfully
photogenic fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of
Ocean Clouds. In the afternoon take a walking tour of the ancient town
centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese
Covered Bridge and the colourful market. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 – Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B)
A
half day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former
Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green
valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from
between the seventh and thirteenth centuries. Visit the museum and the
holy site then head back to Hoi An. Afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11– Hoi An - Danang Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B)
Transfer
to Danang Airport after breakfast for the short flight to dynamic Ho
Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. A full day city tour
takes in the city’s bustling Chinatown and begins with a visit to the
Thien Hau Temple, from where you will take a cyclo ride; the most
appropriate and unusual way to explore Cholon, literally meaning ‘big
market’. The ride will take you to the lively Binh Tay Market. Then
visit a lacquerware factory to witness workers continuing a Vietnamese
ancestral tradition. After lunch visit the War Museum and the former
Presidential Palace, from there on you will go on foot (the car will be
available at all times) to visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi
Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi
Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City
Hall. After this historical visit, enjoy some wonderful ice cream at
Fanny’s, a quaint little parlour with a French atmosphere, before
exploring the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street.
Day 12 – Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Mekong Delta) (B,L)
Depart
for Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta, and embark on a cruise on the Cai
Be Princess junk boat. The tour begins with a visit of the colourful
Cai Be floating market, followed by a visit to some locale home
factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy.
Proceed to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through a large
network of meandering tributaries, crisscrossed with countless arroyos.
Lunch is eaten at a fruit orchard before the cruise to Vinh Long to
discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical
Mekong Delta rural life. Drive to Can Tho and transfer to hotel on
arrival. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 13 – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Cruise
to the colourful Cai Rang floating market (while having a buffet
breakfast on board the traditional Mekong-style Mystic Sampan, this is
an option which may be confirmed in our final confirmation). Then it is
back to dry land in Can Tho for a two-hour bike tour of the
countryside. Leave Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14 – Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Departure day. At leisure for shopping until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight.
The tour ends
B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner
Tariffs and conditions:
Net prices in USD per person, based on ½ Twin room
| Grand Vietnam |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
Budget |
| Based on 20 - 30 Pax |
712 |
994 |
1 413 |
|
| Based on 16-19 Pax |
716 |
997 |
1 417 |
|
| Based on 10-15 Pax |
776 |
1 057 |
1 477 |
|
| Based on 6-9 Pax |
821 |
1 102 |
1 522 |
|
| Based on 3-5 Pax |
1 033 |
1 315 |
1 735 |
|
| Based on 2Pax |
1 125 |
1 407 |
1 827 |
r/q |
*Single supplement included
| Grand Vietnam |
Standard |
Superior |
Deluxe |
Budget |
| Single supplement |
242 |
532 |
943 |
|
Hotel accommodation to be used for this tour or similar standing:
- Standard: Hoa Binh hotel Hanoi, Royal Sapa/ Halong spring / Hue festival hotel / Hoian hotel / Empress hotel HCMC
- Superior: Fortuna hotel / chau longSapa / Spring hotel halong / Hue festival / hoi an beach / Grand hotel HCMC
- Deluxe: M- hotel Hanoi/ Victoria sapa / Grand hotel Halong/ Huong Giang hotel Hue / Hoian Beach resort / Majestic hotel HCMC
The tour includes:
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: lunch, D: Dinner)
- Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
- English speaking local guide
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Train tickets ( 4 berth cabon, soft sleeper)
- International flight tickets reconfirmation
The tour excludes:
- Any kind of drinks
- International airport departure taxes
- Domestic flights
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance.
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