THE BEST OF VIETNAM TOUR
20 Days / 19 Nights
Hanoi
- Sapa - Bacha - Halong - Catba - Hue - Danang - Hoian - Myson -
Nhatrang - Dalat - Saigon - Tayninh - Cuchi - Mytho - Bentre - Cantho -
Hochiminh
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DAY 1 - THE BEST OF VIETNAM TOURS: ARRIVAL - HANOI PACKAGE TOURS (-/-/-)
On
arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are met by our guide and transferred to
hotel. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a stylish and gracious city
that retains a unique old world charm and some Asia's most striking
colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing
atmosphere
O/N in Ha Noi.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 2: FULL DAY HANOI SIGHSEEING TOURS (B/-/-)
Today
we commence our sightseeing of Hanoi with the Ho Chi Minh Complex,
containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the
Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this
complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the
foundation of Hanoi.
Later on, we follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. In the afternoon, we visit the Ethnology museum. Enjoy your time to learn about 54 ethics in Vietnam. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre - the traditional unique Vietnamese art where we will see a fantastic performance.
If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Later on, we follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam and the History Museum with an excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the Vietnamese history. In the afternoon, we visit the Ethnology museum. Enjoy your time to learn about 54 ethics in Vietnam. We also visit the old quarters and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem with its sacred temple. In front of this lake is the famous water puppet theatre - the traditional unique Vietnamese art where we will see a fantastic performance.
If time permits we enjoy a short cyclo ride through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 3: HANOI PACKAGE TOURS - SAPA BY CAR (B/-/-)
An
early morning start to drive along the Red River to Sa Pa. The roads
are bumpy sometimes but various scenic landscapes changing from the
delta area to the Tonkinese Alps - where Montagnard hill tribes have
lived for centuries will make for an interesting journey. At a height of
1,500 meters, Sa Pa was once a hill resort of French administrators
when the summer heat became unbearable. Now Sapa is considered to be The
Queen of the Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful
valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides. Welcome to
the destination in northwest Vietnam, gateway to another world of
mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes.
O/N in Sa Pa.
O/N in Sa Pa.
Day 4: SAPA TREKKING TOURS (B/-/-)
The
Phan Si Pang range boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an
alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. Today we have
enough time to explore some of nearby hill tribe villages and visit the
busy market of Sa Pa where the Red Dao, Black Hmong,Tay, XaPho ethnic
minority people converge from the surrounding valleys and hillsides to
sell their goods and buy provision .
Today, after your breakfast , we will walk from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificient landscapes and trek on small trails going to Y Linh Ho village (with Black H’mong tribe). Trek through lush rice-terraces towards Lao Chai village, enjoy delicious lunch in the local house near by Muong Hoa river, experiencing Black H’mong people’s daily life and traditional culture. Next cross suspension bridges as you walk through Lao Chai village to Ta Van village inhabited by Zay minorities exhibiting strong Chinese culture. In the afternoon, our bus ride you return to Sapa for dinner.
O/N in Sa Pa.
Today, after your breakfast , we will walk from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificient landscapes and trek on small trails going to Y Linh Ho village (with Black H’mong tribe). Trek through lush rice-terraces towards Lao Chai village, enjoy delicious lunch in the local house near by Muong Hoa river, experiencing Black H’mong people’s daily life and traditional culture. Next cross suspension bridges as you walk through Lao Chai village to Ta Van village inhabited by Zay minorities exhibiting strong Chinese culture. In the afternoon, our bus ride you return to Sapa for dinner.
O/N in Sa Pa.
Day 5: SAPA PACKAGE TOURS - BAC HA MARKET - BACK TO HANOI BY TRAIN (B/-/-)
After
breakfast, We continue venturing into northern Vietnam with the next
stop being Bac Ha Market. Driving long the border line with China , up
and down and passing wonderful landscape then you are in Bacha. It is
your time to explore Bac Ha Market where the ethnic people coming down
from the mountains taking along their homemade products like embroidery,
tobaco, rice wine...and household animals like dogs, cats, chickens,
pigs, horse, buffaloes...for sales. Market is like a festival where the
locals meet friends, drink rice wine to enjoy the life. An adventure for
life!!
In the afternoon, you have chance to enjoy a boat trip down stream Chay River and then our guide take you for walk to ThaiGiangPho Village of the flower H'mong and the Nung, visiting one school, and trekking by the side of the the highest mountain in BacHa through the beautiful plumb gardens before another visit to the palace of the H'mong King that built in 1921. In the aend of the day, you will be transferred by bus to Lao Cai Railways Station for overnight train back to Hanoi.
O/N on board.
In the afternoon, you have chance to enjoy a boat trip down stream Chay River and then our guide take you for walk to ThaiGiangPho Village of the flower H'mong and the Nung, visiting one school, and trekking by the side of the the highest mountain in BacHa through the beautiful plumb gardens before another visit to the palace of the H'mong King that built in 1921. In the aend of the day, you will be transferred by bus to Lao Cai Railways Station for overnight train back to Hanoi.
O/N on board.
Option 1: Bac Ha & Muong Khuong Market on Sunday
Option 2: Coc Ly Market on Tuesday
About 35km from Bac Ha, Coc Ly Market is a colorful Tuesday market in a mountainous area where ethnic people gather to buy and sell goods, dine and drink, or just wander to enjoy the ambience of the montagnard market by the Chay River.
Option 3: Lung Khau Nhin Market on Thurday
Taking place every Thursday, Lung Khau Nhin Market is a small market hiding itself amongst the mountains and forests of the far north Vietnam about 10 km from the border with China. Although not being so big or famous among visitors as Coc Ly and Can Cau, Lung Khau Nhin market, be side a normal shopping place, play an important role to spiritual life of local ethnic peoples Flower H’mong, Black Zao, Zay, and especially to those who come from very small ethnic groups such as Pa Zi, Tou Zi, Tou Lao who live in small and isolated villages around this corner of the country, come for meeting, socializing...
About 35km from Bac Ha, Coc Ly Market is a colorful Tuesday market in a mountainous area where ethnic people gather to buy and sell goods, dine and drink, or just wander to enjoy the ambience of the montagnard market by the Chay River.
Option 3: Lung Khau Nhin Market on Thurday
Taking place every Thursday, Lung Khau Nhin Market is a small market hiding itself amongst the mountains and forests of the far north Vietnam about 10 km from the border with China. Although not being so big or famous among visitors as Coc Ly and Can Cau, Lung Khau Nhin market, be side a normal shopping place, play an important role to spiritual life of local ethnic peoples Flower H’mong, Black Zao, Zay, and especially to those who come from very small ethnic groups such as Pa Zi, Tou Zi, Tou Lao who live in small and isolated villages around this corner of the country, come for meeting, socializing...
Option 4: Can Cau Market on Saturday
Can Cau is a rural ethnic market, simply set up on the open ground at the side of a mountain, looking down a picturesque valley about 20 km north of Bac Ha. It is every Saturday morning when hundreds of ethnic peoples mainly Flower H’mong gather to sell their farming products and buy necessities. The market’s most colorful part is clothes section with shirts, blouses, skirts…or parts of the traditional costumes with embroidery patterns in different motifs lying on dark batik background but may be the most interesting section is the tobacco and wine section when buyers are allowed to taste the product before buying and many men get too drunk to buy anything more!
In the perfect light of the early morning, It is not only the colorful market and the peoples but also the beautiful surrounding nature make the visit here an unforgettable trip, especially for nature lovers and photo hunters.
Day 6: HALONG BAY CRUISE TOURS - CATBA ISLAND PACKAGE TOURS(B/L/-)
06h00:
Arrive at Hanoi Railways Station, our guide and driver will come to
pick you up and transfer to restaurant for leisure and breakfast. Then
we continue transferring to Halong Bay.
On arrival, we embark on a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. This picturesque “Dragon descending to the sea” Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. During the boat trip, fresh seafood lunch prepared and served on board.
Arrival in Cat Ba, we have free time to relax on a beach
O/N in Cat Ba.
On arrival, we embark on a cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. This picturesque “Dragon descending to the sea” Bay has 1,969 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. During the boat trip, fresh seafood lunch prepared and served on board.
Arrival in Cat Ba, we have free time to relax on a beach
O/N in Cat Ba.
Day 7: CATBA ISLAND PACKAGE TOURS - HAI PHONG - HANOI (B/-/-)
After
a short transfer takes us to the national park of Cat Ba, we set off on
a half-day exploring Vietnam's unique offshore park.
The afternoon we board a hydrofoil to Hai Phong and drive back to Hanoi.
O/N in Ha Noi.
The afternoon we board a hydrofoil to Hai Phong and drive back to Hanoi.
O/N in Ha Noi.
Day 8: HANOI PACKAGE TOURS - HUE TRAVEL PACKAGES(B/-/-)
After
breakfast at hotel, transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Upon
arrival we visit the Imperial Citadel. And then we enjoy a boat trip on
the Perfumes River to visit the beautiful riverside Thien Mu Pagoda -
one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious work
ship in Hue. We aleso have an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of
Emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. This
impressive landmark reflects the beautiful architecture, intricate decor
and mysterious statues. Afterwards we take a short drive though the
rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and the
famous Tu Hieu Pagoda. The sightseeing tour of Hue also includes with a
walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local
goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass many fantastic eating
spots, all ideal for visitors to sample some local delicacies.
O/N in Hue.
O/N in Hue.
Day 9: HUE PACKAGE TOURS - DANANG STOPOVER TOURS - HOIAN SIGHTSEEING TOURS(B/-/-)
In
this morning, before leaving to Danang we will take a short drive
though the rolling hill to see the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu
Duc and the famous Tu Hieu Pagoda. The scenic 4-hour drive via Hai Van
Pass offers spectacular views of mountains, the sea, idyllic beaches and
villages (we can choose the shorter way by driving through the tunnel).
Upon arrival Da Nang, we will take a visit to Cham Museum formerly known as the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. This museum contains many exquisite limestone carvings from the vanquished Kingdom of Champa which has been the central coastal littoral prior to the march of the Vietnamese nation southward. Then a visit to Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Later on, we keep on rolling further southward to Hoi An, which was originally one of major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
O/N in Hoi An.
Upon arrival Da Nang, we will take a visit to Cham Museum formerly known as the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient. This museum contains many exquisite limestone carvings from the vanquished Kingdom of Champa which has been the central coastal littoral prior to the march of the Vietnamese nation southward. Then a visit to Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe. Later on, we keep on rolling further southward to Hoi An, which was originally one of major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
O/N in Hoi An.
Day 10: HOIAN PACKAGE TOURS - MY SON SIGHTSEEING TOURS - HOIAN TRAVEL PACKAGES (B/-/-)
We
take a morning visit to Hoi An, which was originally one of major
trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Visit of Hoi An
Town with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered
bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of Vietnam's
most delightful places.
After tour in Hoian, drive to My Son, 70 km from Hoian. My Son is the Holy Land of Champa Kingdom from 04th to 13th century. Now the ruins of My Son is well preserved by UNESCO as World Culture Heritage.
O/N in Hoi An.
After tour in Hoian, drive to My Son, 70 km from Hoian. My Son is the Holy Land of Champa Kingdom from 04th to 13th century. Now the ruins of My Son is well preserved by UNESCO as World Culture Heritage.
O/N in Hoi An.
DAY 11: HOIAN PACKAGE TOURS - DANANG - NHATRANG SIGHSEEING TOURS (B/-/-)
After
breakfast at the hotel in Hoi An, you will be transferred to Danang
airport for flight to Nha Trang. Coming here, we start the trip to visit
the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and the off-shore islands around Nha Trang,
including Mun Mot island. Enjoy swimming and beach activities. Lunch at
Tam island with fresh seafood. Afternoon visit the Po Nagar Cham Tower,
it is dedicated to Yan Po Nagar, the goddess of the country. Then
continue to visit Chong Promontory - looks like the work of a giant, who
carelessly put several massive rocks together. On one side of the rock,
facing the sea, there is a deep handprint with the five fingers close
together. And finally, discover Oceanographic Institute - established on
14 September 1922, is the National Oceanographic Institution,
responsible for research and investigation in the ocean.
O/N in Nha Trang.
O/N in Nha Trang.
DAY 12: NHA TRANG PACKAGE TOURS (B/-/-)
Nha
Trang has earned its place on Vietnam's tourist mainline partly on
merit and partly due to its location. Fit for a King or a gathering of
the world's most gorgeous ladies, Nha Trang is the 29th most beautiful
bay in the world and known as the Vietnamese Mediterranean Towering lush
mountains surround Nha Trang Bay, creating a near perfect moon shape
crescent as the sun dawn each morning on this lively beach town in
Vietnam. On this day, after breakfast at hotel, Sea-bathing in the blue
water beach with no tour, no guide is the best time to refesh yourself.
O/N at Nha Trang.
O/N at Nha Trang.
DAY 13: NHA TRANG PACKAGE TOURS - DALAT TRAVEL PACKAGES (B/-/-)
Drive
to Dalat city, 1500 m above the sea level. Refresh with a little bit
cool of the highland city, which was known as “A little Paris” or “a
flower city”. Visit the Tuyen Lam Lake - a natural lake situated on top
of a hill covered with pine trees, 6km east of Dalat City. The lake has
been surrounded by many stories and legends with sorrowful endings in
which the heroine drowns in the lake to keep her true love forever.
Discover King Bao Dai’s summer palace - filled with artefacts from
decades and governments past and is extremely interesting, then take
time to visit city flower garden and Dalat Market, one of the most
beautiful markets in the highland with a wide array of flowers, fruits
and vegetables.
O/N in Da Lat.
O/N in Da Lat.
DAY 14: DALAT PACKAGE TOURS (B/-/-)
After
breakfast, start to visit to garden and Dalat Market, one of the most
beautiful markets in the highland with a wide array of flowers, fruits
and vegetables. Then visit to Lat K’ho hilltribe Village on the foot of
Lang Bian Mountian, continue to visit the Old Dalat University and the
Old railway station from French period. Finally visit to the Crazy
house, one of new but strange architecture in Dalat design by the
daughter our former president Truong Trinh. Overnight in Dalat
DAY 15: DALAT SIGHTSEEING TOURS - HO CHI MINH CITY TOURS (B/-/-)
Visit
the colorful Dalat Market with arrays of flowers and vegetable and
Prenn Water Fall. Drop by Chicken Village, a K’ho hill tribe village
near Bao Loc, at the gate of the village has a scupture of a Chicken,
the bird has to do with a village legend (and actually it has about four
different versions of the story, and each is a hoot)
Drive to Ho Chi Minh (320 km) via Bao Loc with stop at coffee and tea plantations.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Drive to Ho Chi Minh (320 km) via Bao Loc with stop at coffee and tea plantations.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 16: HALF-DAY SAIGON CITY TOUR (B/-/-)
Breakfast
at the hotel, A half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City takes in the Notre
Dame Cathedral - the most famous landmark as well as core Cathedral of
the city, It is considered to be a famous age-long cathedral in Southern
Vietnam that attract not only Catholics but also most tourists for its
neo-Romanesque style architecture and a sacred atmosphere. Then we visit
Old Post Office, It has a Gothic architectural style and was designed
and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with
the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction. Then
transfer to Chinatown to visit Thien Hau Pagoda - one of the most active
in Cholon and is dedicated to Thien Hau. It is said that she can travel
over the oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever she pleases
and Binh Tay Market – much of the business conducted here is wholesale.
Afternoon: Free time (no tour, no guide)
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon: Free time (no tour, no guide)
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 17: SAIGON FULL DAY TOUR TO TAYNINH + CU CHI TUNNELS (B/-/-)
Depart
for Tay Ninh, the head quarter of Cao Dai region founded on 1926. On
arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day mass when the followers fill the
hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the
Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity and Buddhism.
Afternoon, transfer about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The Cu Chi tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels, the tunnels are between 0.5 to 1m wide, just enough for a person to crawl along.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Afternoon, transfer about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The Cu Chi tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels, the tunnels are between 0.5 to 1m wide, just enough for a person to crawl along.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 18: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO PACKAGE TOURS (B/L/-)
In
the morning, transfer to My Tho, take a boat trip downstream to Ben
Tre, where you have the opportunity to discover the local people life in
Mekong Delta with popcorn and pop-rice workshop, rice paper mill,
coconut candy mill, fruit gardens… Biking or transfer by horse carriage
on village road.
After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho, the city located on Mekong Delta bank.
O/N in Can Tho.
After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho, the city located on Mekong Delta bank.
O/N in Can Tho.
Day 19: CAN THO PACKAGE TOURS - HO CHI MINH CITY (B/-/-)
After
breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ninh Kieu wharf for a boat trip to
visit Cai Rang floating market. Time for taking part to the local
activities and taking pictures. Then continue by boat to Phong Dien
Islands. The car picks up at Phong Dien and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh
City.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 20: HO CHI MINH CITY - Departure (B/-/-)
At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure flight (check out hotel before 12h00)
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