HANOI – SAPA – HALONG – HUE – DEMILITARIZED ZONE – HOI AN – SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA ( 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS )
Code tour: Vietnam Tour Package 03
Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Saigon City
Highlight of trip: Hanoi City tour, Sapa trekking tour, Halong cruise, Hue city tour, Demilitarized Zone , Hoi An walking tour, My Son holy land, Mekong delta cruise tour, Saigon city tour
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi City ( Dinner ) |
| Welcome at Noi Bai airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi City. |
Day 2: Hanoi - Lao Cai ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam; it has a unique city with 36 charming streets, French colonial architecture, beautiful lakes and oriental temples. We visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh Temple and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. We continue to the Ethnology Museum and take a one hour Cyclo around the Hoan Kiem Lake and the old Quarter. In the evening, we catch the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train |
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa Town ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Arrive in Lao Cai, the breakfast will be served at the local restaurant and then a transfer to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of Sapa, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population. The rainbow colors of Flower H’Mong, flashes off the shining silver jewelers from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H’Mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao. It is where we will find hands stained with colors from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, skirts, caps purses and leggings. A morning walking to market where Red Dao, Black H’Mong and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicrafts. We visit Cat Cat hill tribe village in the afternoon. Overnight in Sapa Town |
Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
A whole day trek to the Red Dao Village of Tha Phin, trek through the green Sapa valley to visit the Black H’Mong and Giay minorities. We then return to Lao Cai to take the night train back to Hanoi City. Overnight on the train
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| Day 5: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Pick up at Hanoi train station for a drive to Ha Long Bay en route stop at But Thap Pagoda which was built in 13th century and rebuilt in 1647, is a complex of 10 buildings over an area of 100 meters that houses ancient statues and artifacts, the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Arrive in Ha Long, get on board and enjoy lunch. We cruise the exquisite waters to visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the Yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Alternatively, journey to Dau Go Cave and nearby see the famous stalagmites and stalactites of Thien Cung Cave. A stop for swimming in the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Watch the sunset over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on the boat in Ha Long Bay. |
Day 6: Ha Long - Hanoi - Hue City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| After breakfast, we cruise back to Ha Long City. En route, the junk weaves through strange-shapes rock formations that invite comparisons from Fighting Cocks to Dragons. Enjoy fresh seafood lunch on the boat. Disembark at the dock at Ha Long City. Transfer to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue City. |
Day 7:Visit Hue City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Today, we take a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. After lunch, we continue to Tu Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb and the Imperial Citadel which is now a symbol of Hue people. Overnight in Hue City. |
Day 8: Hue – Demilitarized Zone ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| We drive to visit the Demilitarized Zone, where Vietnam was divided into North and South during the war. The North was following Communism and the South Capitalism. The sights to see including Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, Vinh Moc Tunnels, the Rock pile, Dakrong Bridge, the Ho Chi Minh Trail, Ethnic minority villages and Khe Sanh Combat Base. Return to Hue City for an overnight stay |
Day 9: Hue - Danang - Hoi An Town ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Leave Hue for Hoi An passing Lang Co Beach which is the most beautiful and tranquil beach in Vietnam and crossing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. After lunch in Danang City, we continue to the Marble Mountains and head to Hoi An. In the afternoon, we will walk around Hoi An ancient town to visit the Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Hall and go shopping. Overnight in Hoi An Town. |
Day 10: Hoi An - My Son ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Drive to My Son, we will explore the wonderful Champa Kingdom dating between 7th and 13th centuries with dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries. Return to Hoi An Town for lunch. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An Town. |
Day 11: Hoi An - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| After breakfast, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon City. A whole day city tour will take us to visit China town, Thien Hau Temple, Ben Thanh Market, Nha Rong wharf, Reunification Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the War Crime Museum. Overnight in Saigon City. |
Day 12: Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Can Tho City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Depart for Cai Be, deep in the Mekong Delta, and embark on a cruise on Cai Be by boat, we visit Cai Be floating market, local home factories that produce rice paste, rice popcorn and coconut candy. Proceed to evergreen islands among Mekong River through a large network of meandering tributaries. Lunch is eaten at a fruit orchard before a cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Drive to Can Tho for an overnight stay. |
Day 13: Can Tho - Saigon City ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ) |
| Cruise to the colorful Cai Rang floating market and have breakfast on board the traditional Mekong style Mystic Sampan, we then take a two hours bike tour of the countryside in Can Tho and return to Saigon City. Overnight in Saigon City |
Day 14: Depart Saigon City ( Breakfast ) |
| At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home |
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