Vietnam Tour Set Departure 16 Days 15 Nights

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meeting with the driver and transferring to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

07.00 – 7h.30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start a 120 km comfortable Limousine bus journey through the verdant landscape. Stopover for a rest on the way.

1.30: Arrive Bai Dinh pagoda complex, get on electric cars to visit massive architecture.

12.15: Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant, a great place to savor the flavors of Vietnamese food.

13.30: Visit Trang An Grottoes, get on a rowing boat traveling along the river with scenic mountain and green fields landscape.

15.45: Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain.

17.30 – 20.00: Return to our Limousine bus and then come back to Hanoi. Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Night in Hanoi

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.

Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.

14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.

7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for the long trek of 5 kms

8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 4 hours.

11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

12.00 – The Evening: Have lunch and enjoy free time in the afternoon. Do discover Sapa town by yourself. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel.

6.00 – 8.00: Breakfast and meet your tour guide.

8.00: Start your day with a 12 km road trip through many scenic spots, include Thac Bac water-fall (Silver Water-fall) and Salmon farm-fishing.

11.00: Check out and clear bills, have lunch at the hotel and time at leisure on your own.

15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

15.15: Get on bus to go back hanoi with one comfort break.

21.00: Arrive Hanoi. We say goodbye to you at your hotel/ stay. Night in Hanoi

Have breakfast at the hotel.

Driver and guide will pick you up to visit Hanoi city tour. The tour start with visiting Tran Quoc which is located on a small islet on West Lake and it is the oldest pagoda in this city with a long-standing history.

After that, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (only from the outside), And then we visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, which was originally built to honor Confucius. This historic site is a symbol of Hanoi’s long tradition of education and culture.

Have lunch in local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Ngoc Son Temple, located on a small island in Hoan Kiem Lake. The temple is a symbol of peace and is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao. You’ll also have time to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi.. For the end of your day in Hanoi, visit the old quarter and enjoy “Egg Coffee” which is a unique and flavorful beverage that has been captivating both locals and tourists. This sweet and creamy concoction, made from a blend of coffee and whipped egg, is a must-try for any coffee lover.

Then back to hotel. Night in Ha Noi

Depart for the world famous Ha Long Bay, Ha Long Bay is a stunning limestone archipelago stretching over some 1500 square kilometers and comprising nearly 3000 islets.

Warm welcome aboard with refreshing drinks and a brief introduction to the cruise itinerary. Enjoy a scenic voyage through majestic limestone formations, shaped by nature over millions of years.

Visit remarkable natural sites, with options for kayaking, swimming, or exploring hidden caves. Savor a gourmet lunch and dinner featuring fresh local seafood and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

In the late afternoon, join exciting onboard activities: Sunset party on the sundeck with drinks & breathtaking views. Traditional Vietnamese cooking class – learn how to make signature dishes. Squid fishing at night for a fun hands-on experience.

Spend the night in a deluxe cabin with ocean views, falling asleep to the gentle waves. Night on cruise

Start your morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck, embracing the fresh sea breeze and golden sunrise.

Enjoy a light breakfast, followed by a visit to another scenic highlight of the bay. Immerse yourself in nature’s tranquility or take part in more activities like a bamboo boat ride.

Return to the cruise for a hearty brunch while sailing back towards the harbor. Disembark with unforgettable memories of this magical journey. Transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue.

On arrival in Hue, transfer to your hotel and check in. Breakfast, lunch and accommodation included.. Overnight in Hue

Pick up at hotel (center) 8:00 – 8:30 AM

Drop off at hotel: 16:00-16:30 PM

Morning:

• Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda - The oldest pagoda in Hue city.
• Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty - the Nguyen Dynasty.
• Hue Royal Antiquities Museum - A collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty.
• Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Khai Dinh King’s Tomb - a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.
• Minh Mang King’s Tomb, one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions.
• Conical hat village, incense stick making village

4:00 – 4:30 pm: Back to your hotel. Night in Hue

After breakfast, Free until transfer to Hoi An by a private car. Taking photographs from Hai Van Pass (The pass of Sea and Cloud). Night in Hoi An

7.45 – 8.15: Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.

9.30: Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English speaking guide, and enjoying the Champ traditional performances.

11.45: Get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!

12.30: Back to the van and have lunch at another local house. relax with cold herbal tea, nice foods and fresh air.

13.30: take a boat trip to Hoi An with nice and cool breeze on boarding, beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in the Central of vietnam named as Thu Bon River.

14.00: arrive in Hoi An, we will drop you off at your hotel.

Free and night in Hoi An

Full day free to explore Hoi An by yourself. Night in Hoi An.

Free until transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Sai Gon. Pick up at SaiGon airport and transfer to the hotel. Night in Sai Gon

PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on the customer's hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN: 19:00

ROUTE: HCM City – Cu Chi tunnels – HCMC

Itinerary:

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which include the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. End trip.

Please take notes:

**The Notre Dame Cathedral has been restored, so the guests just visit outside.

***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expected

PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00(the time of pick up depends on the customer's hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN: 17:30

ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho - Ben Tre – HCMC

Itinerary:

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience thelocal daily life in theMekongdelta. Hammocks are relaxing and enjoy a cool breeze for those who can't join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting

Breakfast at a hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for departure.