Where you will go
Overview
Embark on a 10-day Vietnam adventure! Explore vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and rich culture across 3 regions. From Hanoi's charm to Mekong's delta, experience it all!
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Hanoi: Explore the thousand-year-old capital with its ancient streets, the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and savor unique street food.
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Sapa: Admire the majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains, explore ethnic minority villages, and conquer Fansipan peak.
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Ha Long: Gaze upon thousands of magnificent limestone islands in Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage site, and participate in kayaking and swimming activities.
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Da Nang: Enjoy the fresh sea air, discover unique bridges, and visit the Cham Museum.
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Hoi An: Stroll through the lantern-lit ancient town, learn about local history and culture, and savor famous Hoi An cuisine.
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Ho Chi Minh City: Discover the dynamic city with its ancient French architecture, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, and experience vibrant nightlife.
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi
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Activities:
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Warm welcome at Noi Bai International Airport.
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Private transfer to your hotel for check-in.
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Free time to explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, relax, or discover local cuisine at your own pace.
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Accommodation: Hanoi
Meal: No -
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Day 2 Hanoi To Sapa, Visit Cat Cat Village
6.00-6:20: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
11.00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before heading to Sapa
13.30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel.-
Welcome beverage and itinerary overview
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Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.
14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the 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 photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
The trekking distance is about 4 km and it lasts for 2 hours.
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
Accommodation: Sapa
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
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Day 3 Fansipan Mountain, Transfer Back Hanoi
7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.
8:30 After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch at local restaurant.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
16.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30 - 21.45: Arrive Hanoi Old Quater, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Accommodation: Hanoi
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Day 4 Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
08:15 – 08:45: Hotel or private address pick up with our shuttle bus. Short break half way.
11:45 – 12:00: Arriving Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of cruises.
Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing, safety instruction.
13:00 – 13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. We progress to Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay - a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30: Back to Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retiring to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access or play exciting games. Overnight on board.
Accommodation: Ha Long Bay Cruise
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Day 5 Back To Hanoi & Flight To Da Nang
06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Light breakfast, coffee and tea served.
07:00: Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:00: Lunch is served on board.
12:00: Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
15:00 – 15:30: Arrival back at your hotel
16:00: Driver pick up from Hotel/ Old Quater to Airport
Fly to Da Nang
Driver pick up at Da Nang International Airport, transfer to Hotel
Accommodation: Da Nang
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Day 6 Discover Ba Na Hills & The Golden Bridge
07:30-08:30: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.
09:00: Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the two – UNESCO - record cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall with the impressive dazzling white spume.
Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to:-
Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.
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L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred-year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.
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Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.
11:30: From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da Nang City. Enjoy lunch.
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Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.
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Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu temple, enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Da Nang city and Da Nang bay through the mist in a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak.
Go down by the cable system. Get on coach and return the city centre.
16:30 -17:00: Drop off at your hotel.
Accommodation: Da Nang
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Day 7 Hoi An Ancient Town & Coconut Jungle Adventure
8:00 – 8:15am: Pick you up at your hotel or meeting point. Your first stop is Son Tra, nicknamed ‘Monkey Mountain’ by American troops.
The national park stands 693 meters above sea level, and its location on a peninsula affords breathtaking views of the surrounding sea.
Whilst there, Linh Ung pagoda - home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia will be one of your unforgettable memories. The 67-meter tall statue is located on top of a lotus-shaped platform and features 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.
Next, you’ll be definitely impressed by the Marble Mountains. Admire beautiful caves, and historic Buddhist pagodas, spend time exploring and absorbing knowledge about religions, and gain insight into differences between Buddhism and Hinduism Move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc so that you can admire stone fine art and buy some nice souvenirs.
11:30-12:00: Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.
13:00: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.
14:30: Then Hoi An Ancient town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum ... Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam.
Dinner at the local restaurant. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.
You'll then be transferred back to your hotel
Accommodation: Da Nang
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Day 8 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast and check out Hotel, our driver will pick you to Da Nang International Aiport.
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival, our driver will bring you back hotel in Da Nang, check in and take a rest
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh
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Day 9 Immersive Mekong Delta Experience
06:30 – 6:45am: Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.
Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like 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 the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.
Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
19:00pm: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh
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Day 10 Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.
Your private car will pick you up from your accommodation at pre-arranged time.
It’s time to say farewell and start your journey back beloved home.
Wish you a safe flight!!!
Meal: Breakfas
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Accommodation hotel with daily breakfast as the program
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Transportation with A/C as stated in the program
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Local English speaking guide
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Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
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All sightseeing tickets as program
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Water on coach
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Boat trip as per tour (if any)
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Airport transfer
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Visa letter
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Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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Travel insurance, personal insurance
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Beverage
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Vietnam visa stamp fee (25 USD/pax/single entry)
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Other services not mentioned above
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International/Internal flights & departure taxes (if any)
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Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
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Regulations
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Kid from 0-4 yo (under 1 meter): free of charge if sharing the bed, seat, and meal with the parent.
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Kid from 5-7 yo: 50% of adults if stay with parents, share a bed, or use an extra bed, with maximum 1 kid. The second kid from 5-7yo will be charged as an adult.
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Kid from 8-10 yo: 75% of adults, use an extra bed and share a room with the parent.
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Kid from 11yo: charged as an adult
CANCELATION POLICY
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7-14 days before the travel date: 50% of charge
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1-6 days before the travel date: 100% of charge
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No show: 100% of charge
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Payment currency
Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
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