This in-depth tour offers you a moderate schedule to cover Vietnam’s highlights from North to South. It’s an unforgettable experience to explore colorful villages of hill tribes in Sapa and capture great photos of the stately Hanoi capital as well as the elegance of other destinations.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour
Upon arrival, pick up and transfer for a half-day tour to Hanoi Downtown with our driver and local guide. In the afternoon, you will visit the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam and enjoy a 2-hour working tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. Return to your hotel. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning, our driver will take you to Halong Bay and on the way, stop to visit crafts workshops. Get on the cruise at noon, you will be then served a sumptuous lunch while the cruise takes you through a lot of beautiful views including Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang Fishing Village and Ngon Tay (Fingers) Islets. Your next destinations are “Ga Choi” or “Fighting Cock” Island – the symbol of Halong and Thien Cung (Heavenly Palace Grotto). Return to Halong pier and head back to Hanoi. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa (B)
Take an early drive to Sapa town which features magnificent landscape and home to many ethnic groups in Vietnam. Arrive in Sapa at around noon. Free at the rest of the day. Meals are on your own and overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B, L)
Early morning, we start a full morning trek to Y Linh Ho and from there, trek through rice terrace and Muong Hoa Stream to reach Lao Chai Village where most Black H’mong people inhabit. Continue to trek 9km in 4 hours to visit Ta Van Village, home to Dzay ethnic group. We will pick you up at Ta Van Village for a lunch in town. Enjoy your free afternoon. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Sapa.
Day 5: Sapa Free – Return to Hanoi (B)
Free until transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle luxury vehicle. Arrive to Hanoi in the late afternoon. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi – Fly to Hue – City Tour (B)
After breakfast, pick up and transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, we arrange a city tour to the former Imperial Palace, the towering Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb. Meals are on your own and overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Hue – Drive to Hoi An – Walking Tour (B)
This morning, you will transfer from Hue to Hoian and check in your hotel before lunch (on your own account). In the afternoon, there will have a half-day tour to explore Hoian ancient town with our local guide. Dinner on your own and overnight in Hoian.
Day 8: Hoian Free (B)
Free day in Hoian. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hoian
Day 9: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Saigon – Sightseeing (B)
This morning, you will catch a flight to Saigon and start your city tour to various highlights including the Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Day Trip (Ben Tre) – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Morning transfer from Saigon to Ben Tre, you will then get on a small boat to visit some typical workplaces such as small brick factories, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house. Enjoy rustic atmosphere and experience “xe loi” (motorized trishaw), a popular mode of transport in the region. After lunch, you will join a biking trip before boarding a sampan for a trip along the picturesque canals. Back to the port to visit Ben Tre local market. Return to Saigon. Dinner on your own and overnight in Saigon.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)
Today is free until your departure flight home. End of service.
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