Kosher Trip in Vietnam

16 Days
15 Nights

Hanoi | Ninh Binh | Sapa | Halong | Danang | Hoi An | Saigon | Can Tho

From $1,559
Per Person

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In Asia Mystika, we understand what motivates you to travel is deeply personal. We desire to create meaningful travel experiences comes from getting to know you and how you want to see the world. Our experienced expert team are always ready to listen to your every needs and then customize a bespoke itinerary based on what you want. Please contact us and tell us what you are looking for.

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Trip Highlight

Essentials:

  • See iconic Hanoi – City for Peace
  • See Ninh Binh – one of the 23 best places to travel around the world in 2023
  • Visit Halong Bay – a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Hoi An – a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999

The breathtaking landscapes:

  • Enjoy scenic, local market, rice terrace and colorful hill tribes area
  • Taking a boat ride and float down the Mekong River
  • Boarding a beautiful boat for an overnight

Immersion in the daily life of mountain ethnic groups and Hiking/Trekking:

  • Hiking through picturesque places, terraced fields, streams, waterfalls and local villages
  • Experience the daily activities of mountain ethnic people
  • Harvesting tropical fruits in Mekong Delta River

The MOST of Asia Mystika:

  • 100% tailor-made tour
  • Attention to details and value for money
  • Accompanied by experienced local guides

More experience:

  • Visit Ho Chi Minh City – “the Pearl of the Far East”
  • See local life in Mekong Delta – the “rice bowl” of Vietnam
  • Exploring Hoi An - the ancient town of Vietnam


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Itinerary

The estimated price includes what is described in the “price includes” section. The final price will depend on the number of participants, your departure dates, the level of services chosen and any arrangements you may wish to request from us. Please contact us for a personalized quote with the exact price for your trip.

DAY 01

HANOI ARRIVAL (-/-/-)

Accommodation: City Hotel

Meals included: No

On Monday: Welcome to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam and start your tour with us! Meet your tour leader and check in to your hotel at 2:00 pm before exploring this beautiful city with your tour guide.

Overnight in Hanoi. 

Accommodation will be arranged close to the Chabad Center in Hanoi upon your request.

Note: Check-in time: 14:00.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 02

HANOI CITY TOUR (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Tuesday: Take a half day trip to visit Duong Lam ancient village: Duong Lam Ancient Village has a history of about 1200 years with many houses dating back up to 400 years and well-known for its surviving literate brick houses, built three to four centuries ago. Literate is red clay formed from weath ered basalt found in northern Vietnam. It is also famous nationwide as “the hometown of two kings”.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 03

HANOI – NINH BINH – HANOI (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Wednesday: After breakfast, driver and guide pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
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, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

You will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. Take the car come back Ha Noi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 04

HANOI - TU LE (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Ecolodge

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 270km, ~ 5-hour drive (depending on traffic)

Hiking: ~ 2-3 hours

On Thursday: After breakfast departs from Hanoi to Yen Bai province. Visit Nghia Lo town - Around 2-3pm, arrive Tu Le town, you will walk around the rice fields, spring and villages, explore the life, the house, the culture…of Thai and Mong people.Ups on your health and time, we will go farther, through Nam Co – Nam Pang to homestay in Bung Som village, around 10km in 3,5hrs. Or shorter route 6-7 km in 2hrs. You will follow the rice field, narrow muddy local path, cross the stream. If you want, you can join to swim with children in the stream. The Hiking road is quite flat, not too much difficult, but cross the field and stream is one of interesting activity. 

Around 2-3pm, arrive Tu Le town, you will walk around the rice fields, spring and villages, explore the life, the house, the culture…of Thai and Mong people. You will follow the rice field, narrow muddy local path, cross the stream. If you want, you can join to swim with children in the stream. The Hiking road is quite flat, not too much difficult, but cross the field and stream is one of interesting activity.

Overnight in Tu Le.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Order shipping from the Chabad Center or vegetarian restaurant.

DAY 05

TU LE – MU CANG CHAI – SAPA (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 180km, ~ 4-hour drive (depending on traffic).

On Friday: After breakfast, depart from Tu Le by moving on Khau Pha Pass (one of the top 4 passes in North of Vietnam to enjoy the fantastic scenery) to Mu Cang Chai. You will stop at La Pan Tan and Che Cu Nha Villages which having the best scenery about terrace fields.

Arrive Mu Cang Chai, visit the rural town and admire the beautiful terraces.

After visit Mu Cang Chai we depart to Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Order shipping from the Chabad Center or vegetarian restaurant.

The car tour ends before 4:00 PM. You have the option to continue the tour on foot or to take rest in the hotel.

DAY 06

WALKING DAY TOUR IN SAPA (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Hiking: 4-6 hours

On Saturday: Start your amazing hiking day to the most impressive areas of Sapa. Walking from hotel to Y Linh Ho Village of Black Hmong people from here, hike along small paths down the valley to the Muong Hoa River to visit the Black H’mong village in Lao Chai. Continue to Ta Van Village (1.2 km) to visit Zay hill tribe people.The Zay houses are built of wood and bamboo with a clay floor. Return to Sapa and then free at your leisure. 

Overnight in Sapa.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Order shipping from the Chabad Center or vegetarian restaurant.

DAY 07

SAPA – HANOI (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Sunday: Free at leisure to wonder around Sapa town before transfer back to Hanoi by private transfer.

Accommodation will be arranged close to the Chabad Center in Hanoi upon your request.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant

DAY 08 - 09

HANOI – HALONG (B/L/D)

Accommodation: Cruise

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: ~ 180km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

On Monday & Tuesday: Spend next 2 days in Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage and check-in our private overnight boat. Enjoy a trip on Halong with stops to visit caves or to swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood! You can be served dinner anywhere on your cruise as per your request. 

Next day, you may guess stunning sunrise over the islets of the bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas before heading to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Danang.

Overnight in Hoian.

Accommodation will be arranged close to the Chabad Center in Hoian upon your request.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant onboard.

DAY 10

HOIAN (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Wednesday: After breakfast, visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.

Free in the afternoon.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 11

HOIAN – BANA HILL – FLIGHT TO SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Thursday: After breakfast, leave Hoi An to visit Bana Hill .Upon arrival Bana Hill we take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Continue to visit Marble Mountain, which is a complex of 5 mountains, you could experience going inside the mountain, get information about history, take pictures and explore the mountain.

Back to the airport and take flight to Saigon.

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 12

SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 30km, ~ 1-hour drive (depending on traffic)

On Friday: After breakfast, visitors depart to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an underground defense system built by Viet Minh resistance officials from 1946 - 1948. The tunnel system includes clinics, rooms, kitchens, storage, and office. Length of about 250km, here is the Vietnam soldier’s battle base in the resistant American period. Have a short walk into the jungle to visit the traps, the secret entrance, the bunkers, and the underground hideouts. Go back to Saigon after Cu Chi excursion.

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

The car tour ends before 4:00 PM. You have the option to continue the tour on foot or to take rest in the hotel.

DAY 13

SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Saturday: Freeday walking day in Saigon.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 14

SAIGON – CAN THO (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance: ~ 170km, ~ 3-hour drive (depending on traffic)

On Sunday: Travel to the Mekong Delta to take a boat ride and float down the Mekong River. En route visit Coconut Candy Village or Cai Be Village to get a closer look of how their specialties are made. Row a sampan through the channels, you can learn more about the local life and sample freshly harvested tropical fruits. You will head to Can Tho about midday for overnight.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Order shipping from the Chabad Center or vegetarian restaurant.

DAY 15

CAN THO – SAIGON (B/-/-)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

On Monday: Take a morning boat tour of Cai Rang and delve in the sights and sounds of this interesting market. Visit iconic places that includes the Binh Thuy historic home and the Khmer Munirangsyaram Pagoda before heading back to Saigon. 

Overnight in Saigon.

Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Chabad Center or Vegetarian Restaurant.

DAY 16

SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Meals included: Breakfast

On Tuesday: After breakfast, check out before 12:00 pm and travel back to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flights. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the trip and don’t forget to share your wonderful journey and reviews with us on our social media.

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Inclusions:

Accommodation

Hotel (13 nights), Ecolodge (1 nights), Cruise (1 night)

Transportation

Car, Cruise

Meals

15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Brunch

Activities & Others

  • English-speaking guide as mentioned
  • Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day, 350ml - 500ml/bottle)
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Package 2D1N Halong Bay overnight cruise
  • Boat trip, hiking, local activities, etc

Exclusions:

  • All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
  • Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
  • Others are not mentioned in the Inclusions

What Make Us Different?

Tailor-made experience

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We create personalized travel packages with meticulous attention to detail, tailored to your preferences and needs, ensuring authentic experiences while balancing your budget and safety.

Provide Local Expert

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Our local tour guides are passionate experts who ensure both the quality and safety of your journey, providing insightful and enthusiastic support throughout your trip.

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We provide comprehensive pre-travel and post-travel support, handling challenges and accommodating special needs to ensure a smooth and personalized travel experience.

Value For Money

Value For Money

We aim to exceed expectations by leveraging strategic partnerships and negotiated rates to deliver high-quality trips with excellent value for money.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time travel to Vietnam?

The best time to visit Vietnam depends on the region you plan to explore:

  • - In the North, including Hanoi, Ha Long, and Sa Pa, spring (March to April) and autumn (September to November) offer ideal weather with sunny days perfect for sightseeing. For those who love SaPa and the Fansipan mountain, the months of October, November, February, and March are the best times to experience the breathtaking "cloud hunting" scenery.
  • - In Central Vietnam, including destinations like Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, the best time to visit is from February to August, with July and August being the sunniest months, ideal for beach vacations and exploring the region’s culinary and historical culture.
  • - In the South, including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, the weather is warm year-round, but the dry season from December to May is particularly favorable for travel

Can you give me advice about the Weather and anything else that I need to taking care of?

Vietnam's rainy season typically falls between mid-July and the end of August, bringing storms and flooding to the central region, and creating challenging, even dangerous, conditions for mountain climbing in the northern areas. Therefore, it is crucial for travelers to regularly check weather forecasts during this period to ensure their safety.

What are the best places to visit in Vietnam?

The best place to visit in Vietnam:

  1. Hanoi ( Vietnam's Capital) : This is tops the list of the best place to visit in Vietnam. The city boasts many distinctive features, such as an iconic red brigde ( The Huc Bridge) that can not be found in any other place, makeing it a must - visit for travel enthusiasts. Even on the busy streets, you can feel Hanoi's charm and peacefulness.
  2. Halong Bay: Renowned for its green waters and towering limestone karsts covered in lush vegetation, Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site.For many people, the highlight of their trip to Vietnam is an overnight ride aboard a traditional junk boat around Ha Long Bay. As you glide down the calm rivers, you'll see floating settlements like Cua Van, Vung Vieng, and Cong Dam and be treated to surreal sights. The best ways to see one of Vietnam's most stunning locations are to kayak through the stunning caverns and karsts or have a swim in the clean, quiet waters.
  3. Sapa: Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages, Sapa is great for trekking and cultural experiences.
  4. Ninh Binh: Known as "Ha Long Bay on land," dazzles with its dramatic limestone karsts, serene waterways, and impressive caves. Highlights include scenic boat rides through Tam Cốc’s caves, exploring the historical Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, and marveling at the stunning landscapes and cave systems in Trang An.
  5. Danang: A vibrant coastal city known for its stunning beaches, modern skyline, and rich cultural heritage. Highlights include the iconic Dragon Bridge, the Marble Mountains, and the scenic My Khe Beach. The city offers a blend of historical sites, vibrant street food, and a gateway to nearby cultural attractions like Hoi An and My Son.
  6. Hoi An: This is a charming ancient town known for its well-preserved architecture, vibrant lantern-lit streets, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy wandering through its narrow alleys, exploring historic temples, and savoring delicious local cuisine, all while experiencing a unique blend of traditional and colonial influences.
  7. Mekong Delta: One of Vietnam's most picturesque areas is the Mekong Delta, sometimes referred to as the "Rice Bowl of Vietnam." Life in this land of meandering rivers, mangrove forests, floating marketplaces, and verdant rice fields is dictated by the ebb and flow of the most famous river in Southeast Asia.
  8. Ho Chi Minh City: Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City serves as both the southern region's principal hub and Vietnam's economic center. The dynamic cityscape of HCMC, a free-spirited, multicultural metropolis, combines old and new Vietnam in the smallest possible area, symbolizing both the city's past and future. Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the War Museum are just a few of this city's well-known attractions.

Can the itinerary be customized to my preferences?

We are organize tailor tour so we can remote tour follow your request. Please let us know about it

How are the political and security conditions for travelers in Vietnam?

Intrepid takes every precaution to make sure that excursions are safe, exciting, and pleasurable for all participants because it takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously. Before departing, we advise all travelers to confirm the most recent information with their government or a national travel advisory organization

Are flights included in the trip? Could you quote package include flight ticket?

Tour price does not include international and domestic airfare. Airfares will be quoted and booked separately.

Is tipping customary in Vietnam

Although tipping is not required or customary in Vietnam, drivers, restaurants, and other service providers would appreciate a little tip—especially if the service has been really good—or spare change.

How can I book a tour?

All travel itineraries are fully customized to meet your specific needs. To book a tour, you can reach us via:

Our travel consultants will respond with the best options within 1-2 hours and await your confirmation.

If we booking confirm when will be the last day for transfer deposit?

If you wishes to book the trip, you will need to confirm your booking decision to us by specifying the ofer and quotation that suits your. Then we proceeds to the reservation of all the sevices provided in the offer and reseves the right to proposr equivalent alternatives in case of one or more planned services ( accomodation, dosmetic flights, train,etc..) Once all these reservation have been made, the final travel program will be sent to the traveler for final validation.

How can I process the payment/Tour reservation process? Payment Method

You can deposit to us in 1 of 2 method

  1. Payment link: the money can arrival our account right after you paid. link charge 3,3% for online system fee (we don't take this fee)
  2. Bank transfer: I suggest you use this method more, if you pay in VND by DBS bank, it doesn't charge you transfer fee (my previous client used to pay by this method)

How much deposit is required?

Deposit: It may be requested to start working on a file and to secure reservations for services such as flight, cruise, hotel as well as for certain peal travel periods.The need for deposit and the amount and conditions applying to them ( refundable, non - refundable) will be mentioned by our specialist on a case at the time of trvel planning and quoting. After you confirm our tour bookings, we will proceed with the preparation of the services. After all kinds of service ready we will send you invoice start receiving 50% (of total tour) deposit the rest you can pay on the first day of foot booking to vietnam

How is about Cancel Policy?

Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be receive in time ( please keep in mind weekends, public holidays and different time zones on both ends).The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time. Individual traveler (1-8 people):

  • + 31 days and more before arrival: Non - refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • + From 30 days to 22 days prior arrival date: Non - Refundalble deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • + From 21 days to 15 days' prior arrival date: on - Refundalble deposit or 25% of total tour cost
  • + From 14 days to 08 days' prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
  • + Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
  • + Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
  • + Shortening or cancellaton on site: 100% of total tour cost

Do I neeed a Travel Insurance before travelling in Vietnam

We encourage you to buy your own travel insurance according to your personal needs

How do authorities assist in emergency situations?

The safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority for Intrepid. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely and Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice. We have enough useful address and emergency contact of embassy, police address and security in Vietnam

Do I need visa in Vietnam

Depend on the Nationality passport you holding, you will need or don’t need to apply visa to entry Vietnam

What types of cash and denominations are used when traveling in Vietnam?

The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnam Dong, symbolised by ₫ or VND. Vietnamese notes are a mix of small paper bills (no coins are used), and larger polymer bills, in values from 10,000 VND to 500,000 VND. If you’re confused by all the zeros, mentally remove three zeros to get a simpler number. To quickly convert from VND to USD, just remove three zeros and divide by 24.Visitors to Vietnam can bring with them unlimited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold, but these must be declared in detail on their customs forms

Is USD accepted in Vietnam?

US dollar is a widely accepted currency in Vietnam and most goods and services can be paid for in Dongs or Dollars. It is good to carry a combination of both at all times. It is also preferable if the dollar bills are in good condition as many businesses may refuse to accept worn out notes.

Are credit card accepted widely in Vietnam?

While cash is used for small purchases and street vendors in Vietnam, most establishments accept payments from major credit card providers such as Visa. Hotels, tour operators, boutiques, restaurants, grocery stores, and spas all generally accept international debit and credit cards. Conversion rates and swiping fees will be set by your card provider. With few exceptions, your larger travel expenses in Vietnam can be covered by card, on the spot or online in advance, reducing the need to carry and convert large sums of cash on the road

How common is English in Vietnam? What is the English proficiency level of tour guides?

English is not really a popular language in Vietnam. In the tourist area, you can find many people can speaking english but not for everyoneVietnamese ranked 58th in the world for global English proficiency. However, all of our company's tour guides are proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about Vietnam. They will be your companions and assist you in having a memorable trip

Kind of transportation we will be using in Vietnam

We believe that the journey to and within a new country is half the fun of exploring it! We opt for traditional and local transportation options whenever possible because they are usually more enjoyable, support small local businesses, and have a lower environmental impact. Depending on the destination, you can use buses, vans, or SUVs

Does you pick me up at airport? Will the car tranfer us to the airport after tour?

Yes, of cause. You will greeted by driver when you arrive to Vietnam and tranfered to the aiport after tour by car

Are there limits on the number of guests for the tour? Is it suitable for children or elderly travelers?

Tour not limit quality paxs. For different ages we have different suggestions to suit your group to ensure you have the best tour experience without limiting the number of guests

Are special dietary options available on the tour, such as weight loss menus, halal food, or gluten-free choices?

Tours typically do not include meals for small groups of fewer than 10 guests. If you would like to arrange for Halal meals or other special menus, please contact our consultant for specific advice and assistance

What If I book hotel myself

It no problem. We are partners of all hotels in Vietnam so we can provide the hotels you want or according to our suggestions if you are ok

Any pool side or water activities during the tour?

Points in tour can includes sightseeings, please let us know about your acitivities you want

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