Where you will go

Sapa

Fansipan

Cat Cat village

Ha Noi City

Ha Long bay

Hoi An city

Hue city

Da Nang city

Ho Chi Minh City

• Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

  Our driver & guide will pick you up to hotel
  Free leisure

• Day 2 Hanoi – Halong Overnight Cruise

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  8:00 - 9:00. After picking up everybody, we will head directly to Halong Bay; among the road we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River Delta.

  11:30 Arriving at the Halong Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.

  12:15 After taken to the Halong Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager.

  13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets.

  14:30 - 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

  16:00 Visit to Titop Island.

  17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR (from 17:30 – 19:00) – buy2 get 1 free on drinks at Bar or Sundeck.

  18:30 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialties (spring rolls).

  19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.

  20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy the drink at Bar. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception.

  22:30 Overnight on boat: clean air - conditioned rooms with private washroom.

• Day 3 Halong – Hanoi

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.

  07:00 - 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

  07:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

  09:00 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island.

  10:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

  11:00 – 11:15 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.

• Day 4 Hanoi City Tour Full Day

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City.

  08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

  09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world. Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

  12.00: Have lunch at our restaurant.

  13:00: Drink coffee in Hanoi Train Street.

  14.00-14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.

  15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton”.

  16.15 -16.30: Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the invader in the 13th century.

  Overnight in Hanoi.

• Day 5 Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  06:30: Our car will pick you up at the meeting point in Ha Noi departing for Sapa, following the Noi Bai - Lao Cai high-way. On the half way stop for a short break in Yen Bai province 25 minutes.

  13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, tour guide comes to arrange you to check in at the hotel and have lunch.

  14:30: You start trekking to Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.

  19:00: After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

• Day 6 Fansipan – Moana Coffee

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  08:00: After breakfast, transfer to Fansipan cable car station. Lying on an altitude of 3,143m above sea level, the peak of Fansipan is dubbed the "Roof of Indochina". Sun, clouds, wind and mountain seem to consist of a harmonious and colorful chorus. Gazing down the fairy scenery at sunrise as well as sunset would always be an unbeatable experience for those who love nature.

  11:00: Back to Sapa Town, check out hotel and have lunch.

  After lunch, head to Moana Coffee, a cozy coffee shop offering a relaxing atmosphere with views of the surrounding terraced fields and mountains. Savor a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee or try some local specialties like egg coffee or avocado smoothie. Relax and take in the beautiful natural scenery. Spend time at the café, enjoying the peaceful environment and snapping some photos of the view.

  Enjoy dinner.

  Overnight in Sapa.

• Day 7 Ham Rong Mountain – Hanoi

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  After breakfast, you visit Ham Rong mountain park, visit Indochinese orchid garden with all kinds of colorful flowers; visit Heaven Gate, May Cloud - the intersection of heaven and earth, you start by conquering to climb to the top of Ham Rong mountain - a geological area made up of volcanic lava, with very unique shapes and amazing. Sightseeing attractions: Orchid Garden 1-2, Le Garden, Apple Meo Garden, Central Flower Garden, Broken Rock, Heaven Gate 1, Heaven Gate 2, Dragon Head, Crocodile Island, Thien Thach Lam Area, Phat Ba Island, San May, TV tower ..., You explore Ham Rong tourist area, panoramic view of Sapa from above from the foot of the TV tower. In particular, you can also enjoy and participate in ethnic dances, songs of the Northwest mountains...

  Check out hotel & enjoy lunch.

  You get on the car to depart back to Hanoi.

• Day 8 Hanoi Free Day

  Breakfast

  Free leisure in Hanoi

• Day 9 Hanoi – Da Nang

  Breakfast

  Flight to Da Nang

• Day 10 Da Nang – Coconut Forest – Hoi An Ancient Town

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Dinner

  8:00 – 8:30 Pick you up at your hotel or meeting point. The first stop is Son Tra peninsula, 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.

  While 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 impressed by the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave. 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 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, etc. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam.

  Have dinner at the local restaurant.

  18:00 Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

  18:30 You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An center.

• Day 11 Ba Na Hills

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  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.

  • ❖ L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.

  • ❖ 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.

  • ❖ Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.

  • ❖ 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.

  Free leisure in Da Nang.

• Day 12 Tra Que Cooking Class

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  08h00: Our driver & guide will pick you up from hotel to Tra Que Village.

  A short stroll will take you around the vegetable garden and then you can join the farmers in preparing the land and fertilizing it with seaweed from the local lake, following steps are raking the ground, sowing, watering, picking vegetables and many other gardening activities. After all these activities, you will take a short rest and enjoy foot bath before getting to preparing lunch with a local family.

  Your lunch will consist of many local delicacies including "tam huu' spring roll", "Banh xeo or local pancake of people in vietnam middle region". You can join the cooking with the chef on these meal... After your morning excursion and your lunch, you will take a Vietnamese traditional post-prandial nap before learning how to harvest and wrap the vegetables.

  Around 14.00: Bid farewell to your host family before riding back to Da Nang.

• Day 13 Hue City From Da Nang

  Breakfast

  08:00 – 08:30: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang.

  Begin your journey to Hue by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. You will have a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5-10 minutes to take photos at Lap An lagoon which is a highlight of the beautiful Lang Co sea picture.

  11:00: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb.

  12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local speciality restaurant serving Hue style dishes.

  13:30: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel.

  15:30: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s oldest pagoda.

  16:00: Begin your return to Da Nang.

   

• Day 14 My Son Holy Land

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  07:30-8:30 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel.

  Starting this morning with visiting My Son Holy Land.

  09:30 Arrive in My Son, you are going to find out a unique beautiful sanctuary world of the ancient Cham religion. You will have a chance to discover My Son—the old Holy Land of Cham kingdom with secret mossy towers in the 19th century, enjoy featured music show of Cham people, discover The Marian Pilgrimage Center of Tra Kieu where once located the first capital city of the Hindu Champa Kingdom.

  11:30 Have lunch at local restaurant.

  Free leisure in Da Nang.

• Day 15 Da Nang Free Day

  Breakfast

  Free leisure in Da Nang

• Day 16 Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh

  Breakfast
  Flight to Ho Chi Minh

• Day 17 Ho Chi Minh City

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight 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, and 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.

  In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

  18:00 pm: Transfer back to your hotel.

  Free leisure in Ho Chi Minh.

• Day 18 Cu Chi Tunnels

  Breakfast

  Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi 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 to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special 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 purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

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

  Return to Saigon.

  Enjoy lunch.

  Free leisure in Ho Chi Minh.

• Day 19 Mekong Delta Discovery

  Breakfast

  Lunch

  Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start 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 dated 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 country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

  Riding 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 local restaurant. Break time.

  In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Day 20 Ho Chi Minh free day

  Breakfast
  Free leisure in Ho Chi Minh

• Day 21 Ho Chi Minh Departure

  Breakfast

  Our driver & guide will pick you up to airport for your departure flight.
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  • 16 meals included: 14 lunches + 4 dinners
  • Local Guide Speak English
  • Accommodation hotel 3 stars with daily breakfast as program
  • Transportation with A/C as stated in program 1 limousine 16 seats
  • All sightseeing tickets as program
  • Water on coach ( 2 bottles of water/1 pax/1 day (500ml)
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel hat (Gift)

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