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Day 1 – 15 May. Hanoi (Arrival)
Arrive in Hanoi at 11:40 AM, our driver welcome and transfer you to hotel. Your leisure time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 2 – 16 May. 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 Town by 17:00.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
- B,L
Day 3 – 17 May. 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 4 – 18 May. 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. Halong photo.
- Overnight on boat in Halong bay
- B,L,D
Day 5 – 19 May. Halong bay → Hanoi
In the morning, breakfast will be served on board. We will then proceed to cruise to a Pearl Farm village and continue exploring the enchanting Halong Bay, navigating through numerous captivating islands and islets.
During lunch on board, we will make our way back to the pier before transferring back to Hanoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
- B,L
Day 6 – 20 May. Hanoi – Lang Son – Quang Uyen (Friday)
Our tour guide will pick you up by car at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, transferring you to Lang Son. We will start by driving in the direction of the Chinese border for about 3 hours, before stopping at Chi Lang Pass a 20km long gorge created from a narrow valley between two mountains.
This place occupies an important position in Vietnamese history, being the place of many victories against various Chinese invasions over the centuries and millennia, as far back as 981AD. As such it bears the reputation of Vietnam’s strongest citadel and bastion. Here you will have roughly an hour to walk around and explore the area around the Quy Mon Quan Gate, which translates as “The Gate of Monsters”, named for the many invasion forces that would spill through the pass over the course of history only to be beaten back by stalwart Vietnamese defenders.
After lunch at a local restaurant in Dong Dang, you will continue your trip into the pass, stopping to visit Mother’s Temple and Dong Khe – an important historical site where The Battle of Dong Khe was fought during the First Indochina War. In fact, this was the very first battle of the Indochina Wars, and the fighting here took place through September and October 1950, ending in a resounding victory for the Viet Minh.
In the evening you will get to enjoy dinner and overnight rest in a local homestay owned and operated by a local Nung family.
- Overnight at local homestay
- B,L,D
Day 7 – 21 May. Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Ba Be National Park
After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, you will depart for Trung Khanh which lies right on the border with China. Here you will have another chance to meet and interact with the local Nung people living in the village of Phuoc Sen, a mountainous village famous for its traditional blacksmithing. The farming tools made here are an integral part of the lifestyle which is evident in the surrounding rice paddies and fields.
Nestled amongst these amazing landscapes is the breathtaking Ban Gioc Waterfall which spans over 300 meters, split half and half between Vietnam and China. You’ll get some time here to simply take in the amazing atmosphere surrounding the falls, which presents an excellent opportunity for some fantastic photography.
Once you’ve finished at the falls, it’s time to head over to Nguom Ngao Cave, for a very different, but no less impressive natural wonder. The cave stretches for 2,144 meters underground and is brimming with incredible stalactites and stalagmites.
You will then return to Cao Bang town and head down the “snake pass” to Ba Be Lake, where you will stay overnight in a homestay constructed in traditional Tay fashion and owned and operated by a local Tay family. Here you can relax and unwind from the day and enjoy a delicious and authentic home cooked meal.
- Overnight at local homestay
- B,L,D
Day 8 – 22 May. Ba Be Lake – Hanoi
After breakfast, you will board a boat to cross the lake to the north shore. From here you will start a hike in the rainforest of the central area of the Ba Be National Park. Along the shores of the lake, you will reach a prehistoric cave dating back 500 million years, hidden in an ancient forest composed of rare and hard wood trees, as strong as steel.
A little further, a fire station allows to observe the birds.
Resume your hiking to reach the An Ma temple (a sacred temple of the Tay people venerating the snake god and military general of the Mac dynasty). It is now time to choose how to spend your time on the boat: relax and admire the landscape or take a dip in the fresh waters of the lake? Anyway, enjoy the scenery with its beautiful karst formations lined with jungle.
Note: visitors who do not wish to participate in the walk can ask to stay on the boat to join Widow Island or do some shopping
Return to Ba Be Jungle Houses restaurant for lunch before ending the tour, you will be taken about 230 km back to Hanoi and stop at a tea plantation located among rolling hills. When we arrived in Hanoi, it was time to say goodbye, creating lifelong memories and bonds.
- Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
- B,L
Day 9 – 23 May. 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. Watch video.
- Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
- B,L
Day 10 – 24 May. Hanoi → Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave)
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave constitute a captivating trifecta in northern Vietnam. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, boasts historic temples amid picturesque karst landscapes. Tam Coc offers a “Halong Bay on Land” experience with its scenic river, limestone formations, and tranquil boat rides. Adjacent to Tam Coc, Mua Cave provides a hilltop vantage point, offering panoramic views of the stunning landscape. Together, these destinations weave a tapestry of natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance in the Ninh Binh province.
- Overnight at hotel in Ha Noi.
- B,L
Day 11 – 25 May. Hanoi → Hue
Morning, your leisure in Hanoi. Afternoon, flight to Hue. Transfer to hotel for checking in. Rest of the day is your leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Hue
- Overnight at hotel in Hue.
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Day 12 – 26 May. Hue (City) → Hoi An
Hue city tour. Get a boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda. We then continue our visit at the Citadel & Hue Royal Antiques museum. Visit Dong Ba Market and have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After lunch, visit tomb of King “Minh Mang” and Tomb of King “Khai Dinh”. Proceed our tour at a nearby village where people making incense stick and conical hat. After that, we transfer you to Hoi An
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B,L
Day 13 – 27 May. Hoi An (Explore My Son Sanctuary)
Morning breakfast at hotel. Today, we start the tour by visiting My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Afternoon, visit Hoi An town on foot: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market, Old House of Tan Ky, Fujian Assembly Hall, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
- B,L
Day 14 -28 May. Hoi An (Explore 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, explore the French village or join games at Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam. Afterwards, return to Da Nang city with a stop at Central Specialties Super Market for shopping.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.
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Day 15 – 29 May. Hoi An → Phu Quoc
Morning, breakfast at hotel in Hoi An. Your leisure time to explore the ancient town on your own.
Afternoon, transfer to Danang airport for flight Phu Quoc
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
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Day 16 – 30 May. Phu Quoc (Leisure time)
Morning, breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time at beach in Phu Quoc.
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
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Day 17- 31 May. Phu Quoc (Leisure time)
Morning, breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time at beach in Phu Quoc.
- Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc.
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Day 18 – 01 Jun. Phu Quoc → Ho Chi Minh
Morning, enjoy breakfast at hotel. Spend your time at leisure in Phu Quoc until we transfer you to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
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Day 19 – 02 Jun. Ho Chi Minh (city tour & Cu Chi tunnels)
Morning, we explore the Reunification 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 60 km 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 20 – 03 Jun. Ho Chi Minh→ 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 Can Tho
- B,L
Day 21 – 04 Jun. Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh city
Around 6.30am, we pick you up to visit the Cai Rang floating market which is wholesale market of fruit and vegetable at its busiest at this time of the day. Keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village. Experience the “Monkey Bridge” in the Delta.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
- B,L
Day 22 – O5 Jun. Ho Chi Minh (Leisure)
Breakfast at hotel.
Spend your leisure time exploring the city on your own.
- Overnight at Cap Town Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
- B
Day 23 – 06 Jun. Ho Chi Minh (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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