Flavor of Vietnam 14 days 13 nights
Hanoi – Hoalu - Sapa – Halong Bay - Hue - Hoian - Hochiminh city – Delta Mekong - Cu Chi tunnel
Trip highlights:
• Visit villages, markets and places that are off the tourist trail.
• Meet the local people and taste delicious Vietnamese food every day at atmospheric restaurants.
Gaining a deeper understanding of Vietnam with an in-depth visit to Hanoi with 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.
Discover Hoalu also named "Halong Bay on land" to find what is the difference with Halong Bay.
Gazing at Sapa’s beautiful mountainous landscape - nestled on China’s border - and meeting wonderful ethnic minority groups
Enjoy the traditional Halong cruises in Vietnam's infamous Halong Bay to explore the limestone islands and emerald green waters of UNESCO World Heritage.
• 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets.
• A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River.
• Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace.
• 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.
• Cruise then to evergreen islands among the Mekong River through large networks of meandering rivers.
Trip Duration: 14 days/ 13 nights
Activity: multi-activities
Tour Operates: All year around
Guaranteed to depart: From 02 persons
Tour price: Available upon request
Please contact us for the best possible tour price based on your travel period and inquires.
Activities
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Arrival in Hanoi. Upon arrival met by local English Speak tour guide then transfer to the centre of city. Stay in Hanoi Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Day 02: Hanoi – Hoalu – Hanoi. Train to Sapa
Depart from your hotel in Hanoi. After driving to the South to Ninh Binh city where you will the former capital - Hoa Lu and the remains of Dinh and Le Kings’ temples. To discover the hidden charms of the historical and cultural people and landscape. Continue to Tam Coc for lunch. After that, we get on small rowing boats to travel along the canals with local villages, passing the green fields and enjoying the so called “Halong bay on land”, Go through the limestone caves and then row back to boat quay. Back to Ha Noi in late afternoon for catching train Take overnight train to Sapa leave at 21;00 arrive at 05;00
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 03: Sapa
Arrive in Sapa. Pick up at the station then transfer to Sapa for breakfast at local restaurant. Transfer to Supan village by car then start the trek to Ban Ho village of Tay minority and then to Thanh Phu. Stop for lunch in Thanh Phu. After lunch, head to Sin Chai, minority of Red Dzao people. Have dinner in Sin Chai then overnight in local home stay
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 04: Sapa
After breakfast, trek to My Son, Xa Pho minority then to Nam Toong village where you will have lunch there. After lunch, continue to Ban Ho village where your driver is waiting to pick you up then transfer back to Sapa. Transfer to Laocai station for train to Sapa. Night on train.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 05: Ha Long Bay
Arrive early in Hanoi. Transfer to local restaurant for breakfast. After breakfast, transfer directly to Halong Bay. Boat cruise tour and lunch. Overnight in Halong.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 06: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Arrive Hanoi early PM and check in hotel. Enjoy night water puppet show. Night in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 07: Hanoi
Visit an University in Hanoi A full day city tour of Vietnam’s capital.. 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 take a round the local Hang Be market. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 8: Hanoi/Hue
Transfer to the airport for short flight to Hue, departure at 6h10AM. Arrive in Hue after 1 hour flight. 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. 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. Overnight in Hue.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 09: Hue – Hoian
After breakfast, transfer 3 hours drive to Hoian. Visit tailors bike ride to beach. Stay in Hoi an Hotel.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch
Day 10: Hoi An
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. Hoian is well known for making clothes, just 24hours after order, you will get your suitable clothes. Visit one of famous talor made shop in Hoian then free for shopping. Afternoon, depart to the Red Bridge restaurant to have a cooking class then have dinner after the course. Overnight in Hoian.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 11: Danang/Ho chi Minh city
Transfer to Danang airport then take 1 hour flight to Hochiminh city, depart at around 8;10, arrive in Saigon at 09;30. Transfer to city center. Take a full day city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Todays, the city is still called Saigon by many locals. We will take in a guided stroll around the city biggest marker called Binh Tay in China town. You will visit also the Thien Hau temple. We will come back to the city centre to visit a lacqueware factory to witness workers continuing a Vietnamese ancestral tradition. Followed lunch in local restaurant, we will visit 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. Have free time to explore the trendy boutiques on Ton That Thiep Street. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong delta
Day trip to Mekong Delta and take river experience floating market. Depart for the Mekong Delta. Go to CaiBe town pier. Upon arrival in the Delta board, modelled after a traditional sampan, the boats small size allows you to discover the smaller canals and tributaries of this region. You’ll enjoy a gentle cruise from Cai Be to Phu An. On the way, stop will be made at some local home factories. Lunch in a restaurant. After lunch, visits on the river banks will allow you to discover some fruit markets and plantations, contact with the local population. Back to Hochiminh city. Overnight in Hochiminh.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 13: Hochiminh – Cu Chi - Hochiminh
Leave hotel at 07;00 We travel 70 km to Cu Chi once famous for the legendary tunnel system which at the height stretched over 250 km. In Cu Chi, you can check out these tunnels of 3 levels by crawling through the dark and narrow way; you’ll also learn more about the life of the local people during the war. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh. Afternoon free at leisure for shopping, Dinner in local restaurant. Night in Hochiminh city.
Meal: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 14: Hochiminh out
Free until transfer to the airport for onward flight.
Meal: Breakfast
INCLUSION:
- Accommodations in twin or double sharing with daily breakfast in hotels mentioned above.
- Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicles as program.
- Train ticket to Laocai in compartment of 4berth sharing.
- English or French speaking guide
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Boat fees in Hue and in Mekong delta
- Trekking package 2 days/1 nights in Sapa
- One 0.5l mineral water and cool facial towel/person/day
- Meals full board with Asian cuisines as per itinerary (B = breakfast; L = Lunch; D = dinner
- Visa application fee
EXCLUSION
- All internal airfares to and from Vietnam
- International airport tax
- Domestic airfares: Hanoi – Hue//Danang – Saigon: around 195USD per person
- Visa stamping fee.
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Supplements mentioned in Mekong delta trip.
- All services not mentioned clearly in the inclusive portion