Experience all of the highlights of Vietnam on one trip with this extensive itinerary and best price.
What you are going to love:
See iconic Hanoi – City for Peace with interesting traditional and modern combination
Enjoy scenic and colorful hilltribe area of Sapa – best known of its rice terraces and spectacular landscape
Enjoy scenic terraces and spectacular landscape of Mai Chau
Escape from bustle Hanoi to peaceful town of Ninh Binh – wellknown as “Halong Bay on land”
Soak in national heritage Halong Bay with a must-see overnight cruise
Admire well-preserved ancient town of Hoi An yet enjoy countryside, local cuisine – all in one town
Understanding the underground life of local people during American War while visiting Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
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.
HANOI ARRIVAL
Arrive in Hanoi and You’ll be warmly greeted at Hanoi airport and transferred to the hotel. If time permits, take an orientation tour and a chance to acclimatize ourselves.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Hotel check-in time: 14.00 pm
HANOI – FULL DAY CITY TOUR (B)
Enjoy full day experience to some must-see signature culture sights of Hanoi including: Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and former president’s house. Or you have an option to visit one of handicraft village around Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
HANOI – MAI CHAU (B)
You will meet your private guide and driver at your hotel and embark on a four-hour scenic drive through the picturesque countryside of green paddy fields and spectacular mountains to Mai Chau; home to many of Vietnam’s 54 indigenous minority tribes. Set in an idyllic valley, hemmed in by hills, Mai Chau is a world away from the bustling Hanoi. Guide will take you on a walking tour (or cycling if you wish) of Pom Coong and Lac villages. With stilt houses and lush, green rice paddy fields, Ban Lac and Pom Coong are quaint and serene ethnic Thai villages. Continue your day to visit Mo Luong caves and Chieu caves. Two natural cavern systems with thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites are mother nature’s magnificent works of art.
Overnight in Mai Chau.
MAI CHAU – PU LUONG (B)
Wake up in peaceful beauty of mountain, enjoy breakfast. Transfer to Pu Luong by road via a breathtaking mountain pass with panoramic views of the whole valley. Followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.
Then, transfer to a suspension bridge over the Cham River and begin an easy trekking from 3 to 5km in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Overnight in Pu Luong.
PU LUONG – NINH BINH (B)
Start early to descend into the beautiful valley, you walk around tumbling rice terraces before to Ninh Binh named as Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties dating back to the 11th century. Not much of the capital remains, but some of its ruins and tombs have survived for a millennium. Enjoy spectacular scenery
and spiritual feeling at the temples. Take a cruise on rowing boat down the emerald river to the ancient caves. See limestone karsts
jetting skywards out of electric green rice paddies – There are so many opportunities to taking stunning photos.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
NINH BINH – HALONG (B, L, D)
After early breakfast, bidding farewell Ninh Binh to drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Board a beautiful junk and spend a full day and night cruising the bay's 3000 magnificent limestone islets. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see.
Overnigt onboard.
HALONG – HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (B, Brunch)
Enjoy miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat wil take us to go about marvelous areas. Overland to Hanoi airport for onward flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Its mesmerising tombs and mausoleums of the last emperors of Vietnam reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the imperial families and their subjects.
Overnight in Hue.
HUE CITY TOUR (B)
Following the breakfast, take a morning cruise on the serene Perfume River to Thien Mu and explore this sacred pagoda. Continue to the former Imperial Citadel and take full advantage of this World Heritage Site. Afternoon, visit a typical Hue garden house typical, the impressive tomb of former Emperor Tu Duc, and a village that crafts traditional conical hats. For a joyful day to be complete, sample Hue’s distinctive cuisine and folk music.
Overnight in Hue.
HUE – HOI AN (B)
Depart Hue and travel southwards to Hoi An, stopping en route to unwind atop the breathtaking Pass of Ocean Clouds and visiting the fascinating Cham Museum. In Hoi An we’ll be on foot to explore the charming and wonderfully preserved ancient quarter that retains Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European influences from its old glory being a major seaport in Southeast Asia. In addition to the historic architectures, the area offers excellent shopping opportunities.
Overnight in Hoi An.
HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning bike ride through the rural scenery of Hoi An to a small vegetable planting village located on the banks of Tra Que lagoon. Tra Que village has been known for its special aromatic herbs. Join local people in their daily works of planting and watering vegetables. Then learn to cook some local specialties. Enjoy what we have done for lunch.
Overnight in Hoi An.
HOI AN – DA NANG – FLIGHT TO SAIGON (B)
Transfer to Da Nang Airport after breakfast for the short flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by the locals. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, visit the most outstanding sights in the very centre of Saigon: the Reunification Palace, the War Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, etc.
Overnight in Saigon.
SAIGON – CU CHI – SAIGON (B)
After breakfast, you will be met by your private guide and driven to Cu Chi, a small community located northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, known for its network of deep tunnels that provided shelter and an effective source of infiltration for the Viet Cong during the later years of the Vietnam War. Return to Saigon, free at your own leisure or take an optional Vespa Tour (payable).
Overnight in Saigon.
SAIGON – MEKONG – SAIGON (B)
Leave for Ben Tre. It takes a walk along the waterfront, line with French era shops and house, before cruising on the Mekong River. visit one of the many coconut processing workshops and watch how the local open coconuts by hand (coconut husking) before cruising along the canals to a coconut candy workshop. Get a chance to learn all about the coconut candy making process. Taste honey harvested by the residents and the different kinds of tropical fruits. Cruise along local creeks through the villages to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.
Back to Saigon for overnight.
SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B)
Departure day. At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight.
Hotel check-out time: before 12.00pm.
Additional Information
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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.
Inclusions
English Speaking
Local guide where need
Local porter where need
Plenty of water per person per trekking day
Private vehicle for transfer
Sightseeing tickets and zone entrance fees where mentioned in the itinerary
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – Breakfast)
Accommodation as listed above
Exclusions & Notes
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Children Policy
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Cancellation/ Refund Policy
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