12 days. Exploring Vietnam

Day 1. Hanoi (Arrival)

Arrive in Hanoi, our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel. Your leisure time in the city on your own.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
• N/A

Day 2. Hanoi (city tour)

Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.

Take a cyclo tour for sightseeing around the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
• B,L

Day 3. Hanoi → Sapa

After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa around 13:00, take a little time for refreshment. Enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes.

Then, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak. With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built Hydraulic Power Station. We capture memorable photos before hiking uphill to meet our return bus to Sapa town. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours. We return to Sapa.

• Overnight at hotel in Sapa
• B,L

Day 4. Sapa → Hanoi

After breakfast, we start our trek, get through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley. We reach the village of Black Hmong, see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Enjoy picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.

Continue our trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy the scenery until we meet our van at Ta Van bridge and head back to Sapa town. The total trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.

A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft centre and then visit a village school. Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.

• Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
• B,L

Day 5. Hanoi → Halong bay

Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel and depart for Halong Bay at approximately 8:00am.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, we will board the vessel and partake in a delectable lunch. During the meal, we will cruise through thousands of stunning islands and islets. Following lunch, you may freshen up in your room before embarking on a visit to the Surprising Cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities. Later, return to the vessel, get a drink and enjoy the picturesque sunset scenery in the bay.

• Overnight on cruise in Halong
• B,L,D

Day 6. Halong bay → Hanoi → Hoian

Morning, breakfast on board. Cruise further and stop at a Pearl Farm village. Continue cruising through many island and islet to explore the hidden charm of the bay. Lunch on board while going back to the prier. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Transfer you to the airport for flight to Danang, transfer you to Hoian.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoian
• B,L

Day 7. Hoi An (visit Golden bridge & Bana Hill)

After breakfast at hotel, we will have a visit to Ba Na Hills. Take Cable Car, which gains 5 world scores, to Ba Na hills station. We will have some stops to visit some famous places: Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French, Nginh 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.

After lunch at a restaurant. Afterwards, return to Da Nang city.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
• B,L

Day 8. Hoi An (leisure time)

Morning, breakfast at hotel in Hoi An. Your leisure time to explore the ancient town on your own.

• Overnight at hotel in Hoian
• B

Day 9. Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh city

Morning, enjoy your leisure time till we transfer you to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Enjoy your leisure time on your own.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
• B

Day 10. Ho Chi Minh city (Cu Chi & city tour)

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war’s end. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
• B,L

Day 11. Ho Chi Minh city → Mekong Delta

Following breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards Ben Tre. Our journey will include a boat trip along the Mekong River, during which we will visit a family-run business that exemplifies the idyllic rural lifestyle. We will also have the opportunity to stroll through the fruit plantation village.

• Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
• B,L

Day 12. Ho Chi Minh city (Departure)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in the city until we transfer you to the airport for departure flight.

• N/A
• B

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