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Day 1: Hanoi arrival ( -/-/D)
The
guide and driver would welcome you at the airport, then, take you to Hanoi for
check-in. You will spend your free leisure in the city. In the afternoon we
will have a briefing tour in Hanoi around Hoan Kiem Lake. Our guide will show you around Hanoi Old Quarter
with different shops, streets where you can buy various things. The tour will
end with the Traditional Water Puppet Show -
The Intangible World Heritage.
Enjoy the dinner at the local restaurant of Vietnamese taste.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/-/D)
Having breakfast at your hotel, start your
city tour with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex.
Here you can visit the Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho
kept there. Next you will visit the Presidential Palace - a nice
French architecture in the garden and Ho Chi Minh House on stilt. Visiting the house you will see the simple life
of Ho Chi Minh - the president in Vietnamese's
spirit forever. We will finish this area with One
Pillar Pagoda -
one of the most attractions in Hanoi you cannot miss with the special in
architecture.
Having
lunch at local restaurant and you will continue to the Temple of Literature - The first University
of Vietnam. Trip will be to Hoa Lo Prison built
in the French time to keep Vietnamese Political prisoner and later I was place
for the American Pilot and named by them as the Hanoi
Hilton. You will see the various objects used by Vietnamese
prisoners and the American pilot. Here John McCain the Senator of United States
stayed here in Vietnam War.
Next
we will explore Hanoi by traveling through the Old
Quarter with 36 ancient streets in a traditional cyclo.
This slow - speed tour will give your great chance to fully enjoy the classic
and modern of the capital.
08:00 – 08.30 AM, from your hotel, temporarily
tell Hanoi goodbye and depart to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc. The two destinations belong
to Ninh Binh province which is taken into account as ‘Halong Bay on land’, 95
kilometers away from Hanoi to the south. Upon Tam Coc arrival, visit the
splendid karst landscape of three wondrous Tam Coc grottoes via a ride on
sampan boat, taking you through beautiful shallow rice fields. Coming back for
lunch at a local restaurant. Next, you will have a stop at Hoa Lu, the
country’s capital in the dynasties of Dinh and Early Le in the 10th and 11th
century. However, its sanctuaries were not constructed until the 17th century.
Nowadays, we still catch sight of a stone pedestal placing the royal throne,
bronze bells as well as Emperors’ statues. At 6 PM, you will be taken back to
Hanoi.
8:00: Am pick up at hotel, depart
for Halong bay. It takes around
3,5 hours traveling by road.
Comfort
stop en route for photos and coffee (by your own ) before arriving to Halong City.
11:30 - 12.15: Arrive in Ha long city, board our traditional wooden
junk boat for an overnight journey. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon
check in before you begin your cruise through the bay.
13.00: Start sail from Bai Tu Long Bay area, Feast on a
delicious lunch as you cruise among beautiful of islets (Tea pot islet, Mat Quy –Monster Face islet, Yen Ngua
islet, Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet etc.)
to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and
visit Sung Sot - Amazing cave,
one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short
trek to the top of Titov Mountain (450
steps) for a magnificent panorama scenery.
17.30: Fresh fruits serve at lounge
or sundeck. Enjoy vegetable/fruit carving & Folding Napkin.
19.30 Enjoy your dinner on board.
21.00: Squid fishing or relax and
chatting with your partner, friends, family.
Overnight on a
4 star cruise.
06.20 Tai Chi Exercise with an opportunity to
admire the magnificent scenery of sunrise over the Bay.
07.00 For early riser complimentary tea,
coffee and breakfast are served.
08.00
Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out
crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and
mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk.
Sail past rock formations such as and passing Finger
islet, Hoa Cuong fishing village area, Ga Choi – Fghting Cock islet, Dinh Huong
Islet, Little Dog islet.
Enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the
way back to Ha Long city,
etc.
09.00 Arrange your luggage
and do the check out onboard.
10.15 Enjoy a lunch as your boat weaves
through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11:30 – 12:00: We will
return to the main harbor. Your driver will meet you at the Halong jetty and
take you back to Hanoi to catch the night train to Lao Cai .
Overnight in the train, AC,
soft sleeper.
Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am.
We
will take 01 hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning
vistas and impressive rice terraces.
Upon arrival in Sapa Town we
have breakfast in local restaurant and prepare for a great trek down to the
picturesque valley of Muong Hoa.
We
will walk on small paths and trails to reach Tavan
Village, where we will have unique homestay experience among
hill tribe people.
Picnic lunch on the way.
Dinner and overnight in the
local house.
Have a breakfast at the home stay.
Take
a 14 km walking to visit 2 villages of the Red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta
Chai & Su Pan).
Visit
a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo
forest on the way to the main road at Su Pan Village to
get the Jeep to return to Sapa.
Dinner at a local
restaurant.
Transferred
to Lao Cai train station for boarding the Express
to Hanoi (20:15 - 5:00).
Overnight in the train, 4 soft
berth cabin, AC.
On your Hanoi arrival at 5:30 AM, our driver
will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Hanoi for an early check in.
You are free to do anything at your wish till the departure for Hue.
After picking you up from Hue Airport, our driver will take you to the city
situated on the banks of Huong River.
Your night will be spent there.
Overnight in your hotel in Hue.
At around 7:30 and 8:00 AM, our driver will
pick you up at your hotel and take you to some of Hue’s prides: three imperial tombs of Emperor Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, Tu Duc, as well as
the Incense and Conical Hat Making Village.
Also, you will have time to observe the splendid performance of Van An, a
Vietnam’s traditional type of martial arts. Next, enjoy a buffet lunch
including traditional foods of Hue as well as other Asian and Western foods – no drinks included.
At noon, our bus continues to take you to Hue Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
On the way back, get on the boat to cruise along the Huong River, enjoying the sunset. At around 5 PM,
you will be taken back to your hotel, relax at remaining time of the day.
Overnight in your hotel in Hue.
Day 10: Hue – My Son – Hoian (B/-/D)
In the morning, from your hotel, you will be
picked up by an air-conditioned minivan, transferring you to Hoi An. Along the way, we stop sometimes for
visiting Lang Co Beach, Fishing Village,
Hai Van Pass and Stone
Village. Your lunch will be served with Vietnamese foods at a local restaurant. In
the afternoon, you will have an interesting encounter with Cham culture inside My Son Sanctuary by
visiting the Cham Museum and My Son Ruined
Temple as well as enjoying a Cham music show.
When these activities are done, our driver will bring you to Hoi An and drop you off at your hotel.
Overnight in your hotel in Hoi
An.
Day 11: Hoian and cooking class (B/L/D)
This day is all about exploring Hoi An
through the acts of walking and cooking class. Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and
take you straight to the Old Town of Hoi An. Now, leisurely wander around those ancient streets with an
irresistible charm made of delightful architectures. After walking around the
street and communicating with local people we will join in a cooking class at a
famous Lantern Town restaurant. This is a
valuable chance for you to make a wide range of delectable dishes with the help
of the chef. In order to create the feast, drop by local markets for the best
ingredients, fresh and sometimes a little exotic. Tasting the foods you have
made, you may be amazed by your own cooking talents. Hopefully, when you get
home, you can surprise your family and friends by the dishes you have learned
today – Some of them might be legendary.
Day 12: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh city (B/-/D)
Breakfast at hotel, This is the last day
of your Vietnam journey. Before transferring to Danang airport for your
departure flight to HCM. Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our
tour guide and driver will greet you warmly and transfer you to your appointed
hotel for check in. (Remember, early check-in is NOT included and subject to
hotel’s availability). After checking in, spend your free and leisure time to
discover Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, Before joining in this Cu Chi tunnel and Ho Chi Minh
city tour, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Now head to Cu Chi tunnels, a man made maze
used by Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War. This underground construction
is perfect for hiding, evacuating and practicing in the war times, equipped
with deadly bamboo traps to prevent enemies’ attacks. In the afternoon, we will
take you to the Museum of War Remnants located at Vo Van Tan Street, Ho Chi Minh City – A place
storing exhibits relating to the Vietnam War. Next, spend some times to visit Saigon Central Post Office, Ho
Chi Minh City’s main church and also its symbol of Catholic religion. This construction
is designed and constructed in the early 20th century by Gustave Eiffel, the architect who
built the famous Eiffel Tower. Then, head to Jade Emperor Pagoda, an architecture
also known as Tortoise Pagoda and built in 1909. It is among the five most notable
shrines in Saigon with the statue of Jade Emperor – Ngoc Hoang or Ngoc De, the God of Heaven.
Breakfast at hotel, from 8:00 AM in the
morning, our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel and then transfer you
to Vinh Long to join in an exciting boat tour
down the Mekong Delta.
At the beginning of the program, visit Vinh Long market with
a variety of marine foods like fish, shrimps and agriculture products like
vegetable and tropical fruits. Next, find out the local’s way of making
potteries by visiting brick kilns. After that, head to Mr. Tiger’s nursery
garden, an agriculture success where you can enjoy various fruits along with
homemade rice wine among the sound of traditional music. As the rowing boat
takes you to smaller canals, enjoy your peaceful time with glimpses of
traditional wood houses, palm tree leaves, and local farmers doing their daily
chores. Head to Ut Trinh’s house or other’s on An
Binh Island for
homestay. Closely explore local lives through activities of biking on village
paths, picking up fruits, and cooking meals with your homestay’s owners. Stay
overnight at a private room of your homestay.
Overnight in homestay.
Enjoy breakfast early in the morning
before heading to the colorful floating market of Cai Be on boat,
surrounded by other barges carrying fruits and vegetables. Drop by handicraft
villages and traditional workshops to see how local people make foods like rice
paper, popcorn, coconut candy or set up cottage roofs by sewing coconut leaves.
By arriving at Cai Be town, the cruise ends.
At 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from
your hotel and transferred to Mui Ne favored with Vietnam’s most beautiful
beaches. When you arrive at hotel in Mui Ne, check in and have lunch. At Mui Ne beaches, enjoy leisure time of lying on the sand or
sunbathing, or participate in exciting activities of surfing, kayaking and
diving.
How to spend this whole day is totally up to
you.
Overnight in your hotel in Mui
Ne.
Free until check out hotel and drive back to Ho Chi Minh
city. Relax and free for shopping.
Free until transfer to the airport for your flight home.
