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Day 1 – Feb 27: Ho Chi Minh city (arrival)
Welcome you arriving at Tan San Nhat airport (Ho Chi Minh city). Our driver welcomes and transfers you to hotel.
- Overnight at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city
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Day 2 – Feb 28: 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 3 – Mar 1: Ho Chi Minh (city tour) → Danang
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.
After lunch, our driver transfer you to train station for Danang departure (15:00 – 10:00)
- Overnight on train to Danang
- B,L
Day 4 – Mar 2: Hoian (leisure time)
Arrival in Danang around 10AM, our driver transfer you to hotel in Hoian. Enjoy your leisure time to explore the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoian
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Day 5 – Mar 3: Hoi An → Golden bridge & Ba Na hills
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 hotel.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
- B,L
Day 6 – Mar 4: Hoian (leisure time)
After breakfast, your free time in the city on your own.
- Overnight at hotel in Hoi An
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Day 7 – Mar 5: Hoi An → Hue
Breakfast at hotel. Spend your leisure time in Hoi An till our driver transfer you to Hue by shuttle bus.
- Overnight at hotel in Hue
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Day 8 – Mar 6: Hue (city tour) → Ninh Binh
Your breakfast at hotel. Start visit Hue city. 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”. Return to hotel.
Our driver transfer you to trains station to take a train to Ninh Binh (20:41 – 09:14AM).
- Overnight on train to Ninh Binh
- B,L
Day 9 – Mar 7: Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu & Trang An) → Hanoi
Arrive at train station and you take a taxi to Hang Mua to join the tour.
You will visit Hoa Lu (in Ninh Binh), the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Take a sightseeing tour to visit Trang An Grottoes. Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh.
After the tour, transfer you back to Hanoi.
- Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
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Day 10 – Mar 8: Hanoi → Halong bay
Around 8AM, our guide will take you to Ha Long bay.
Upon arrival, 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 cave, kayaking, swimming, and other activities.
- Overnight on boat in Ha Long
- B,L,D
Day 11 – Mar 9: 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 Hanoi
- B,L
Day 12 – Mar 10: 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 in Sapa
- B,L
Day 13 – Mar 11: 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 center and then visit a village school. Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and take a bus to return to Hanoi.
- Overnight in Hanoi
- B,L
Day 14 – Mar 12: Hanoi → Departure
After breakfast, enjoy your free day till we transfer you to the airport for flight back home.
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