Name:Sample Itinerary.
Arrival: (Hanoi)
Departure: (Ho Chi Minh City)
Day 01: Arrival + Transfer to Sapa–Cat CatVillage( – / L / D )
Upon arrival,
06.20: Our sleeping bus will pick you at the address on Tran Quang Khai street and departure to Sapa following Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway. Along the way, you will have chance to enjoy the beauty of northwestern mountains, terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have two short-breaks in 30 minutes for each and then continue the trip to Sapa.
13.00-13.30: Arrive in Sapa, eat lunch and check in hotel.
14.30: You will start hiking 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 twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minotities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Visitors will also understand culture, unique customs, traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools… Come back the hotel.
18h30: Having dinner. After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market – one of the unique cultures of ethenic minorities in nortwest of Vietnam. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 02: Sapa – Fansipan Mountain – Hanoi( B / L / – )
07.00: Eat breakfast in the hotel.
08.00: Car and tour guide take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan with the world’s most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 visitors. Then continue conquering to the top of Fansipan at 3.143m higher from sea-level, the roof of Indochina.
11.30: Back to Sapa, eat lunch and rest.
13.00: Get on bus and go back to Hanoi.
19.30: Arrive Hanoi. Tour ends. See you again!
Day 03: Full Day Hanoi City Tour – Hanoi (B/L)
08:00 - 08:30: Pick up at your hotel (join tours will free pick up all points in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. We then continue on to the Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist - dating from the Ly Dynasty) and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West Lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam). Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch we’ll proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. We’ll also see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. For the last part of the tour, we’ll journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00.
Day 04: Ninh Binh –Tam Coc – Hoa Lu– Hanoi (B/L)
Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1 day tour brings to you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding natural beauty and historical significance of northern Ninh Binh Province. This trip is the combination of cultural and natural factors: explore the enchanting tombs and ruins the area and hear interesting historical stories in Hoa Lu – the ancient former capital of Vietnam and observe the picturesque Tam Coc – an area that is often referred to as “Halong Bay on land” with stunningly statuesque geological formations.
7.45- 8h30: We pick you up at your hotel
8.30: Departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc. There is beautiful roadside scenery on the way.
10.30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu- the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple.
12.10: You will have lunch at a nice restaurant before boarding a small boat to visit Tam Coc, meaning literally, “three caves” with Ha Long type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all.
16.00: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
17.00: We take the car come back Ha Noi.
Night Halt – Hanoi City
Day05: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Night Cruise – Ha Long (B/L/D)
06:00: Breakfast at Hotel.
08.00: Shuttle bus from cruise company and Tour guide of Cruise will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
08:45: Departure to Halong Bay for 3.5 hours.
10:15: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:30: Welcome to Halong Bay Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines.
Check- in your cabin with Air-Conditioning.
13:00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Ha long Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15:00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).
16:00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island, It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Ha long Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach.
17:15: Come back to Cruise then take a shower, relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment.
19:00: Enjoy your dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic Bay.
20:30: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, singing karaoke, or relax on sundeck.
Overnight on boat: clean air- conditioning room.
Day 06:Ha Long- Pearl Farm Visiting - Kayaking - Hanoi (B/Br)
06:00: Wake up in the early morning to see sunrise on sundeck.
07:00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have breakfast!
07:40: Start visiting Halong Bay Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls takes years.
08:30: Do kayaking in Halong Bay, exploring Halong Bay in your own
10:00: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay.
10:45: Enjoy the lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbor.
12:00: Cruise is landing Halong Bay harbor; tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.
12:30: Return to Hanoi by Shuttle Bus.
14:30: Stopover in Hai Duong province for short break.
16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at the Hotel.
18:00: Driver will pick you and you will be flying to Danang.
Day 07: My Khe Beach + Hoi An – Da Nang (B/D)
Morning you are free to enjoy the world famous Da Nang Beach. Your hotel will be located very near to the beach. Have a relaxed morning.
Around 2:30 – 3.00 PM be ready to explore new places.
Drive to Marble Mountains - named as 5 elements of universe and stone carving village of Hoa Hai. Move to the ancient town of Hoi An for Dinner at restaurant.
Evening: Take a walking tour around the old sections of Hoi An Ancient Town (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences) and get yourself back to the 17th century. Shopping around the ancient city.
After dinner, return to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang.
Day 08: Hue Ancient City Full Day Tour (Breakfast & Lunch)
After getting picked up from your hotel, head to Hue, stopping at Hai Van Pass to explore some abandoned war bunkers. Upon arrival, head to the city's prime attraction, the Citadel. Wander through this vast complex containing the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City.
See the Emperor's private residence, and learn more about Vietnam's last dynasty, the Nguyen dynasty. Discover other architectural masterpieces such as temples, pavilions, gardens, and the gates to the Imperial City. In the afternoon, stop for lunch to reenergize before enjoying a boat trip along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. Admire its iconic 7-story pagoda, the unofficial symbol of the city. Next, visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. Explore the final resting place of a Nguyen Emperor.
Admire the tomb's unique architectural design and learn more about the many myths and legends that surround this controversial emperor before heading back to Da Nang.
Day 09: Bana Hills + Golden Bridge& Golden Bridge – Da Nang (B/L)
Morning: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bana Hills Station around 8.00 AM. You have a chance to ride on a modern system of cable cars helps you get a bird’s-eye view, very miraculous and attractive while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky amidst the clouds and wind. You will visit some old French villas en route, as well as the suspension bridge, Nui Chua & the Mountain Peak (at the height of 1,487m). We will then enjoy lunch whilst taking in the spectacular views. Lunch with local foods.
Afternoon: Free and easy with lots of wonderful game in Fantasy Park, the only one entertainment indoor amusement park in Vietnam and in the world which has located on mountain’s top.
We will take a visit to “The Golden Hands Bridge”. This is one of the most sought-after places to visit. It opens the doors in 2018 and soon is in the bucket list of lots of travelers. Spanning over 150 meters, its half-oval passage is paved by wood, and handrails are plated by gold. Two huge hands hold it gently, representing the hands of the God what pulls a strip of silk from the mountain. Recently, a British newspaper named this building on top of new wonders in the world.
Take cable car and back to Da Nang around 3.30 – 4.00 PM.
Overnight in hotel in Danang.
Day 10: Visit to My Son Holy Land Half Day Tour – Departure(B/L)
Half-day excursion to My Son Holly land of the former Cham Kingdom (the ruins of the former Cham Capital in the 4th century), Vietnam’s most evocative Cham site recently named by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Cham people considered this area, in the shadow of Cat’s Tooth Peak, the domain of the gods, and it served as the religious and intellectual center of the culture. They inhabited the area continuously from the late fourth century A.D. until the 13th century. Excavations reveal kings’ tombs that date back to the fourth century. The towers we see are more than 1,300 years old and were built with bricks that were carved as a final step.
07h30: Picking you up at your Hotel in Da Nang, transfer to Hoi An
09h30: Visiting My Son Holy Land, you will enjoy and discover the beauty of ancient buildings at of the ChamPa Kingdom with our tour guide, have a chance to enjoy the Cham Pa art program at Tra Kieu holy central – where it used to be the imperial city of Cham people.
12h00: Leaving My Son for Danang then to Danang Airport.
Today you are leaving for HCM City. Upon arrival at HCM city, our driver will transfer you at the hotel where you will be staying for next 2 days.
Day 11:Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
7h30 am Our tour guide will welcome you at our office at 123 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, or at your hotel in District 1 before heading to My Tho city by bus. Enjoy the scenery and green rice paddies during the one and a half hour bus ride. Along the way, we will visit Vinh Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong delta. Continue to My Tho, where we take a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can see fish cages and floating houses on the river.
The boat takes you to a small canal, escaping the hustle and bustle of the town. We disembark at a coconut island in Ben Tre and enjoy a walk around the village. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from the coconuts.
Take your time snapping photos and enjoy the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of the trees. After lunch, enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village, or perhaps going for a short bike ride. Travel back to Saigon and arrive around
5.00 pm for the end of the tour.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 12: Half Day Cuchi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City& Departure (B/L)
Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60km – 1,5 hours)
Upon arrival, watch a documentary film.
Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
Discover an underground town.
Discover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learning more about the handmade weapon and traps.
Visit rice paper workshop.
Taste special tea and tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served
After Cu Chi Tunnel, we go ahead to Saigon and have lunch on the way at local restaurant.
After the tour, you will return to hotel then you can relax a bit.
3.30 PM driver will transfer you to TSN international airport.
Good Bye is always a difficult word. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel after you finish and collect your luggage. You have to reach airport 3 hours before the departure.
See you again!!!
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