Day 1 : Arrival Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon – Welcome Dinner (D)
Saigon
Upon arrival at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City or still called Saigon, we are welcomed by our guide to transfer to the hotel. If the time permits, we enjoy our welcome dinner at the fine restaurant in Saigon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Welcome dinner
– Accommodation in Saigon : GRAND HOTEL – 4 star
Day 2 : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel Full Day Trip (B)
Cu Chi Tunnel
Breakfast at the hotel, drive to cu chi district, en route you will have the opportunity to visit local homes producing rice paper and rice wine. Visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. There are more than 200 km of underground tunnels, comprising a main axis system with many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters and other tunnels. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh and have lunch at local restaurant before back hotel. In the afternoon, discover bustling Saigon: Enjoy a tour in the Old Colonial Residential Quarter and discover the old Hotel de Ville, the Opera House, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the dazzling French-style post office, War museum, the Reunification Palace. Back your hotel and overnight in HoChiMinh city.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Saigon : GRAND HOTEL – 4 star
Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre Full Day Boat Trip (B, L)
My Tho City
Pick you up at hotel in Saigon at 8am. A smooth one and half hour car ride passing the green rice fields, leads you to the beautiful rural MYTHO city. The morning trip continues on the motorized boat on the Tien river to the Qui (Tortoise islet). On the way, you will view the fishing port, stilt houses, boat-building workshops, the other Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. The cruise will lead you through Bao Dinh canal to enter Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agricultural model call “Garden – Pond – Cage” then enjoy coconut candy mill and the relaxing honey tea. Then the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree and cool breezes is something you can not miss. Lunch will be served right in the heart of the orchard garden.After lunch, we will walk along the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while you are listening to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by the islanders. Here we also can join the daily activities of the local people and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful natural countryside. Your expectations will be fulfilled by final boat trip back to My Tho on the Tan Thach natural canal. Car back to Saigon
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– All entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch
– Accommodation in Saigon : GRAND HOTEL – 4 star
Day 4 : Saigon – Fly to Siem Reap – Angkor Temple Complex Tour (B)
Bayon Temple - Siem Reap
Upon arrival at Siem Reap, we are welcomed by our guide to transfer to the hotel. This morning, we start our tour to Rolous Group temples including the 9th-century-erected Preah Ko temple, Bakheng, the largest and most complex temple of the Rolous group temples, and the four-brick-tower temple of Lo Lei. After the lunch break, we will head to Small Circuit to witness the Prasat Kravan (Cardamon sanctuary), where we will experience the stunning image of the eight-armed Vishnu in the largest central tower. Then we get going to Banteay Kdei, a massive Buddist temple with four concentric walls; Srah Srang (Royal Bath); especially to Ta Prohm, which is best known for its originally charming look, with trees and roots intertwined with the carvings and chambers of the buildings. Next, we move to just east of Ankor Thom where stand the Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda that seem to be known as the twin temple, and to Takeo, the only temple never completed and yet one among the finest. Overnight in SiemReap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Saigon – Siem Reap (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees Golden Butterfly Villa
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : GOLDEN BUTTERFLY VILLA – 3 star
Day 5 : Angkor Wat - Angkor Thom Tour (B)
Angkor Thom
After breakfast, transfer to start the tour to South Gate of Angkor Thom, then go to Angkor Thom (the temple) which was built by Angkor’s greatest king, Jayavarman VII. The major attraction of Angkor Thom is the Bayon, whose exact function and symbolism is still unknown until now. Then we go to Baphoun, which is one of the most spectacular of Angkor’s temples in its heyday; to Terrace of the Elephants that was used as a giant reviewing stand for public ceremonies and served as a base for the king’s grand audience hall; to Terrace of the Leper King, another of Angkor’s mysteries. In the afternoon, we visit the World Seventh Wonder -better known as Angkor Wat- that stands as the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Angkor wat stretch over some 400 sq. km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. In the evening we view the sunset at Phnom Bakheng Hill before the dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show. Overnight in SiemReap.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Siem Reap : GOLDEN BUTTERFLY VILLA – 3 star
Day 6 : Siem Reap – Fly to Danang – Transfer to Hoi An – Relaxing on the beach and shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter (B)
Danang airport
Free at leisure till the flight to Danang. On arrival, pick up and transfer to Hoi An to check in our hotel. The rest time for you relaxing on the beach or shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Siem Reap – Danang (Vietnam Airline)
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hoi An : HA AN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 7 : Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour - Relaxing (B)
Hoian Ancient Town
City tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past. The rest time for relaxing on the beach or shopping or doing other things you are interested in or take part in Vietnamamese Demonstration cooking class.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hoi An : HA AN HOTEL – 3 star
Day 8 : Hoi An – Hue - Tour (B)
Hue Citadel
After our breakfast at hotel, we leave Hoi An for Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, we enjoy our tour in Hue to visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hue
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hue: SAIGON MORIN HOTEL – 4 star
Day 9 : Hue Full Day City Tour & Boat Trip (B)
Thien Mu Pagoda - Hue
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:
– Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
– Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest.
Then we transfer back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City; Tinh Gia Vien Garden house and Dong Ba market. Tour ends at hotel. Overnight in Hue
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Private boat to cruise in the river
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Private boat to cruise in Hue
– Accommodation in Hue: SAIGON MORIN HOTEL – 4 star
Day 10 : Hue – Fly to Hanoi – Cyclo & Water Puppet Show (B)
Hanoi Water Puppet Show
Breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure till the flight to Hanoi. Pick up upon arrival and transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon, we enjoy Cyclo tour taking around Hanoi Old Quarter, one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. Then, we enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Air ticket : Hue – Hanoi (Vietnam Airline)
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hanoi : SUNWAY HOTEL – 4 star
Day 11 : Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Catch Night Train to Sapa (B, L, D)
Ho Chi Minh Complex - Hanoi
Today we start our one day city tour from the lobby of the hotel. We will drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hour to visit: Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and one pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.
Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, we will visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. Following by that we will wander around the city by car to see the real life of Hanoian as well as the difference parts the city.
We will enjoy our dinner at the fine restaurant in Hanoi before escorting you to Hanoi Railway Station to catch our night train to Sapa.
Stay overnight on train
Include:
– A/C van 16 seats & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Accommodation on Train : Hanoi – Sapa
Day 12 : Arrival to Lao Cai/ Sapa – Trekking to Cat Cat & Sin Chai Village (B, L)
Sapa
The train arrives in Lao Cai at around 5.00 am. Meet and transfer to Sapa (38km), the former hill station discovered by the French at height of 1.600 m above sea level Check-in hotel to relax at leisure. Afer lunch at 1:00pm our tour guide will take you having soft trek to Cat Cat and Sin Chai village inhabited by Black H’mong ethnics, enjoy the nice landscapes of green forests and mountain and fresh atmosphere here. Back to Sapa by motorbike.
Trekking distance: 5km
Stay overnight at hotel in Sapa
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Accommodation in Sapa : SAPA PARASIDE VIEW HOTEL – 3 star
Day 13 : Sapa Trekking Tour to Ethnic Villages : Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Catch Night Train Back Hanoi (B, L, D)
Ta Van Village - Sapa
After having breakfast at the hotel, start trekking uphill to Y Linh Ho and Muong Hoa Valley through rice paddies and small hamlets to study life of hill tribes here. Communication exchange with local people in Lao Chai village. After having picnic lunch carried by the tour guide, continuing trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van village settled by Dzay ethnic minorities. In late afternoon, from this village you are transferred by private jeep back to Sapa hotel for you to get your luggage, then transferred to Lao Cai Raiway Station to have dinner before catching a night train back Hanoi at 9:15pm.
Trekking distance: 15km
Stay overnight on train
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Accommodation on Train : Sapa – Hanoi
Day 14 : Arrival Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cruise & Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D)
Halong Bay
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing 13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island …
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Go swimming, snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Meal : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
– Accommodation on Cruise
Day 15 : Halong - Hanoi (B)
thien cung grotto - Halong Bay
06h30 – 07h00 Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Visit Ti Top Island, cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor
Have lunch around 11h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– English speaking tour guide
– Entrance fees
– Accommodation in Hanoi : SUN WAY HOTEL – 4 star
Day 16 : Hanoi - Relaxing (B)
Hanoi Shopping
Free time at your leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Include:
– Meal : Breakfast
– Accommodation in Hanoi : SUN WAY HOTEL – 4 star
Day 17 : Hanoi - Departure (B)
Ngoc Son Temple - Hanoi
Free at leisure till the transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Include:
– Private transportation by car with air conditioner & experienced driver
– Meal : Breakfast
