Northwest Tour 5 days 4 night ( 600 usd/ 2 pax )
Day 1: Hanoi - Lang Son - Cao Bang
This morning you leave the capital city of Hanoi for a three-hour drive to Lang Son City on the National
Highway 1A. On arrival to this border city you will visit the local market. Continue along spectacular mountain roads to Cao Bang, a drive filled with spectacular views of lush valleys, village
hamlets and distant mountains. Upon reaching Cao Bang, a small town on the Chinese border, there is time to take a short stroll to see the colorful mountain tribes living in this
area.
Day 2: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall
Spend today exploring the unspoiled nature that surrounds Cao Bang as you drive along the Chinese border
to Ban Gioc Waterfall. Set amid stunning scenery, overlooking the border, Ban Gioc is one of the country's largest waterfalls and you'll have time to relax or take a swim in its emerald waters.
Return to Cao Bang late afternoon for a chance to explore more of this quaint town.
Day 3: Cao Bang - Pac Po Cave - Ba Be Lake
Early this morning depart for a drive north toward the Chinese border to see the historical site of the
cave where President Ho Chi Minh live and work when he returned to Vietnam in early of 1940s. Along the way we stop and visit the exotic local markets to mingle with the hill tribes as they
barter their wares. You'll return to Cao Bang midday and after lunch and drive to Ba Be National Park in the afternoon. On arrival, youwill meet up and become acquaint with the family of Tay
tribe and tonight, stay at their traditional long house of the Tay village.
Day 4: Ba Be Lake - Dau Dang Waterfall
After breakfast, you will free to take a 3 boat trip with spectacular view of Ba Be lake and surrounding
mountains and. Take a short trek to the Dau Dang Waterfall before visiting some villages of the Tay and Zao minority people, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way.
Have dinner and stay overnight in the village of Tay tribe.
Day 5: Ba Be - Bac Kan - Hanoi
After breakfast, visit Cho Ra market. Then head back to Hanoi, stopping for sightseeing and taking
photographs and having lunch enroute. Arrive back in Hanoi late in the afternoon. Trip ends.
7 days 6 nights North West Tour at 800usd for SUV or Van
and 1200 usd for 8 seater Limousine
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai
Chau.
Your driver and guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and take you along highway No.6 to Mai Chau: a small town nestled in
the midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields. Enjoy picturesque views of the scenic landscape, sown with pagodas and rural villages. Stop along the way to visit the
Muong tribe and then at Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley. Have lunch in Mai Chau then spend the afternoon trekking off the typical tourist track, along the Song Ma River.
Trek through terraced rice paddies and small villages, discovering the natural beauty of the valley and encountering the culture of the White Thai people, living in the region. Stop at a Thai
village for the night, having dinner with a local family and enjoying a live dance and music performance in the evening.
Distance: 160 km or 100
miles.
Day 2: Mai Chau – Son
La – Dien Bien Phu.
Start the day with a simple breakfast with your host family. Farewell to your host of homestay drive to
Son La. Let’s stop en route to visit villages of various tribes including the H’mong, Thai, Muong and Dzao and orchard, tea farm in Moc Chau plateau – Vietnam’s premier tea-growing region, before
reach Son La (200km from Mai Chau) for a late lunch. In the afternoon, continue along winding mountain roads through North Vietnam’s stunning countryside. The most picturesque scenery here is Pha
Din Pass, well-known as a historical site during the 1st Indochina War ended in 1954, and a charming and dangerous pass at elevation 1,300m with breathtaking view. According to local legend, “Pha
Din” means the connection between Heaven and Earth. On arrival, check in your hotel and spend rest of day at leisure.
Distance: 320 km or 200 miles.
Day 3: Dien Bien
Phu – Lai Chau – Phong
Tho.
Nestled in a heart shaped basin near the border with Laos, lies Dien Bien Phu, the famous historical
battleground, where the Vietnamese successfully defeated the French, marking the end of French colonial occupation.
Start the day early with a visit to the local market where you will meet charming Thai tribes in their
traditional costume purchasing their farm products.
Next, you will visit Dien Bien Phu Museum and A1 hill then continue to Dien Bien Phu Cemetery to observe
a minute’s silence in memory of the heroes who devoted their lives for the victory of the historical Dien Bien Phu Campaign. Visit General De Castries’s Bunker, Old Muong Thanh Bridge and Nam Rom
river.
After the lunch, proceed to Lai Chau along a bumpy road, passing a series of ethnic
villages of Kho Mu (Xa), Huoi Chan, and Bung Giat. Continue to Phong Tho on scenic roads, crossing the junctions of Da and Na rivers by the way of the Chinese-built Hang Tom suspension bridge.
From here, the road weaves its way northwards through the picturesque and steadily more spectacular Na River valley, past more ethnic villages of White Thai, Kho Mu and later Red and White H’mong
minorities. Arrive in Phong Tho and spend rest of the day to cycle around the village.
Distance: 160 km or 100 miles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Tho.
Day 4: Lai
Chau – Sapa.
This morning, leave Phong Tho for Sapa. The road is a bit bumpy at times, but the rough
route is quickly compensated by the magnificent scenery: yawning valleys, winding rivers, and canonical mountains – a photographer’s dream. The drive to Sapa takes you up Tram Ton – the highest
pass in Vietnam – and views of the Fansipan Peak, known as “the roof of Indochina”. Visit the nearby Silver Waterfall. Upon arrival in Sapa Town, check in to your hotel. Nestled in a
sweeping valley near the Chinese border, Sapa is Northwest Vietnam’s premier travel destination. Built in 1922 as a French colonial hill station, this quaint town is now a trekker’s paradise,
offering hiking routes through terraced rice fields and enchanting hill tribe villages. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the colorful town on your own. Have dinner and stay overnight in
Sapa.
Distance: 150 km or 90 miles.
Day 5: Sapa
Trekking.
Enjoy an entire day trekking through Sapa’s breathtaking
countryside. After breakfast at the hotel, begin your adventure, trekking down to the Muong Hoa Valley, continue on one of Vietnam’s most beautiful trekking routes. Walk through pine forests,
terraced rice paddies and traditional Hmong villages. Along the way you will visit a village school and have a picnic lunch along the river’s edge. After lunch, trek through the Zay village. You
conclude your journey at Ta Van Bridge, where your driver will take you back to Sapa. Enjoy the evening free at your leisure.
Day 6: Sapa – Free at
leisure.
Today you are free to discover Sapa town.
Day 7: Sapa –
Hanoi.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, you leave Sapa for the long and beautiful drive back to Hanoi.
Enjoy many stops en route to savor the beautiful countryside as the landscape changes from arching mountains to the flat plains of the Red River Delta. Arrive in Hanoi in the late
afternoon.
Distance: 320 km or 200
miles.
Northwest- Northeast 100- 110 usd/ days
( recomended intieraries )
Northwest - Northeast 7 days 6 nights
Day 1. Airport/ Hanoi- Sapa
The French settled Sapa in 1922 as a hill station, and over time it's become a boon for tourism in northwest Vietnam. Sapa is now undoubtedly on the backpacking circuit but the far-flung location keeps it mostly uncrowded. Most popular for hiking throughout alluring mountainous terrain, Sapa is perfect for outdoor activities
Day 2.8 am Pick up at Hotel Sapa for Ha giang
- If in Sunday we will visit bac Ha market which famous for flower H' mong people follow 279 road to Ha giang
Stop 1 village PaTen people and arrive Hagiang quite late for ( over night in home stay )
Day 3 Ha Giang - Dong Van
Discovery Hagiang, Hmong ethnic minority
Today you will encounter some spectacular landscapes. After acquiring a mandatory permit at the Immigration Office, you will begin your journey to Dong Van across a series of long passes. You will have lunch en route in the small but beautiful mountain town of Tam Son. Then, you will head to the majestic King of the H’mong’s Palace, a fortress built by a local chief, Vuong Chin Duc, who was allied with the French against the Viet Minh. The palace, built in the early 1900s was designed in the ancient Chinese architectural style of the Man Qing era. It was made from materials such as solid stone, wood and terracotta tiles. After continuing your journey, you will arrive at Hoa Cuong Hotel around 17:00 in time for dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 4 Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Cao Bang
Your morning will start with a visit to the market of Dong Van (Sunday morning), where the locals shop before returning to their mountain hamlets. You will then climb a pass up to the French Fortress of Pu Lo, built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945, from which you enjoy a spectacular view of the entire region.
The road climbs 15 km up to the top of the Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a unique landscape of craggy limestone peaks and gaping valleys. You will descend into Meo Vac Valley to the village of Bao Lac, where you will have lunch. You will then take the mountain road from Bao Lac to Cao Bang. En route to Cao Bang, we will share our secret route with you, a gorgeous small road snaking through the mountains to the Tay village of Cho Ra and then down to the Tay village of Coc Toc, where you will be welcomed homestay
Day 5 Cao Bang _ Ban Gioc water fall- Ba Be
Vising niceest water fall Ban gioc between viet nam and China and then vising Nguom Ngao cave
and keep moving to Ba Be lake and stay bamboo homestay
Day 6 Ba Be Lake - Puong Cave
You can enjoy breakfast on the lakeside and then take a short walk to the house owner’s boat which will take you through the entire length of the three connected lakes (Ba Be translates as three bays) and up the Nang River. After floating up the river, you will reach the astonishing Puong cave, a 300-meter tunnel through the karst which was created by the flow of the river.
The boat will then go downriver to the small village of Hua Tang, the epitome of a simple and authentic rural village. You will have lunch in a local house alongside the river. After lunch, you will take a short walk through the jungle to the picturesque Dau Dang Waterfalls, a series of spectacular cascades between sheer rock walls. You will return by boat for another delightful evening in your Tay house.
Day 7 Ba Be Lake - Ha Noi
Discovery Hagiang, Hua Ma cave, Ba Be NP
You can relax in Coc Toc and then depart on another a secret road of ours, first following the river and then snaking from pass to pass through the hills of Central North Vietnam. You may find the locals are fascinated by you for few tourists ever venture down this spectacular road. You will then visit Hua Ma cave after joining the main road to Ha Noi, with a short stop for lunch in local restaurant. You will return to your hotel in Hanoi before dark.
Include : Mineral water,Gaseline, diver accomodation, meals
Not include : tip for driver
12 days at 1500 usd for SUV and 16 seater Van
12days at 1600 usd for Limousine D car 8 seater
Start City:
Hanoi
Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights
Departure: Daily, upon your request.
- Visit: Hanoi – Sapa – Dien Bien Phu – Lai Chau – Mai Chau – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay –
Hanoi or vice versa.
- Extendable with optional tours from Hanoi.
Day 1: Arrive in
Hanoi.
Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your driver and guide will meet you outside the
baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation walk, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old
Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. This evening, savor a welcome dinner of authentic Vietnamese food at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants.
Meals:
Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel
in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City
Tour.
Today you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. With its wide tree-lined boulevards,
French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho
Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house); the Presidential Palace; the nearby One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; West Lake; the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda & Quan
Thanh Temple. Explore one of the city's museums (a choice between the History Museum and the Ethnology Museum). This evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese art
form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel
in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi –
Drive to Sapa.
After breakfast, your guide & driver will meet you at the lobby of the hotel then leave Hanoi for
Sapa on a six hour journey on Vietnam’s longest and modern highway.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and take a stroll to visit Cat Cat Village. Spend the afternoon
exploring the charming town of Sapa or relaxing at your leisure.
Optional (ticket
excluded in the tour package):
The world’s most
modern three-rope cable car system, Fansipan Legend, was opened to public use on February 2016.
At the inaugural
ceremony, representatives from Guinness World Records presented a certificate recognizing the system as the world's longest three-rope cable car (6,292.5 meters). The facility was also named the
three-rope cable car system with the world's biggest height gap between its departure and arrival stations (1,410m).
The cable car system
stretches from Muong Hoa valley in Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan, known as Indochina’s rooftop.
Passengers used to
spend two days climbing to Fansipan summit, but now it takes only 15 minutes thanks to this system. The dream of reaching Indochina’s rooftop, which used to be hard to do, becomes easier for
everyone.
As soon as you reach
Fansipan station in an altitude of 2,800m above sea level, 600 stairs await for you to climb up to the summit. Standing on the top of Fansipan, it seems that you are enjoying a life on heaven.
Surroundings are range of mountains and cloud only. And then you return the station for a ride back to Sapa.
WORKING HOURS
Start: 7:30 A.M – End: 17:30
PRICE
Day 4: Sapa Trekking.
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel while breathing fresh mountain air.
At 10:00 A.M, leave Sapa by car toward Lao Cai City, after a 3 km drive you will ascend a hill to a
remote ethnic minority village of Sa Seng where you will be able to see how the Black H'mong's daily life is, This community has recently shifted from a migratory lifestyle. Notice the traces of
past villages with stone wall foundations that would have been seasonally used. Enjoy lunch in Sa Seng, before trekking uphill along the side of Den Thang Mt. After an hour arrive at Hang Da
Village, at the elevation of 1,800m. Take in the breath taking view of the Muong Hoa Valley. The next 30 minutes are level walking before descending through Hau Chu Ngai village. Continue
descending into Hong Den Hamlet, consisting of only a few homes scattered on a rocky point. Take a moment to enjoy some of the best scenery in the area. Keep trekking down the trail to Hau Thao
village and then conclude your day at Ta Van Bridge where you will meet your driver and travel back to Sapa Town.
Day 5: Sapa –
Lai Chau – Muong Lay (Dien Bien).
In the morning, you are free to relax or discover the town on your own.
At 10:00, drive to Silver Waterfall with marvelous scenery of the surrounding nature. Visit Hoang Lien
National Park and the nearby Tram Ton Pass, Heaven’s Gate – the highest roads in Vietnam (over 2000m) which divides Sapa Town and Lai Chau Province. Admire the spectacular views, even the
Fansipan summit, the highest peak of Indochina mountains (weather permitting).
Keep driving downhill to Lai Chau where you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. You will then have a
nearly three hour journey to Muong Lay Town (Dien Bien Province) where you will spend the night.
Muong Lay is
a resettlement town lining the bank of the mighty Da River which drives the nation’s largest hydropower plant and home to some of the country’s most colorful hill tribes. The town centre is
located in a long narrow valley, at the head of which is the confluence of the Da River, the Nam Na River and the Nam Lay Stream. Since Muong Lay became a resettlement area for those ceding land
for the Son La Hydropower Dam, it has undergone a metamorphosis, becoming a modern urban area with full community services, as well as an attractive tourist destination in Vietnam’s North West
provinces.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel
in Muong Lay.
Day 6: Muong Lay
(Dien Bien) – Dien Bien Phu.
Today's drive offers spectacular views through mountains but take note, some parts of the road might be
under-construction or landslide. Arrive in Dien Bien Phu City around noon.
Dien Bien Phu was the site of a major French defeat (1954) in the First Indochina War, and was of
tremendous historical significance. The French defeat here led to their complete withdrawal from their colonies in Indochina, and the division of Vietnam into North and South. The battle of Dien
Bien Phu is described by historians as: the first time that a non-European colonial independence movement had evolved through all the stages from guerrilla bands to a conventionally organized and
equipped army able to defeat a modern Western occupier in pitched battle. As such, it had a massive effect on world politics, inspiring other independence movements and spurring a period of
decolonization, particularly in French ruled Africa.
Nowadays, Dien Bien Phu is a relatively quiet town, with a population of approximately 100,000. It acts
as a regional hub for the province's trade and transportation.
After having lunch, visit Vietnam Military History Museum (sometimes called Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum)
and cemetery and then on to famous “A1 Hill”, the site which saw some of the fiercest fighting between French and Vietnamese forces in the battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1946. Conclude your day with
a visit to French Command Bunker (west of River Ron).
Day 7: Dien Bien Phu – Son La – Mai
Chau.
After breakfast, (at 8 A.M) check out of the hotel for the drive to Mai Chau, a small town nestled in the
midst of a lush valley and surrounded by emerald-green rice fields. The most picturesque scenery on today’s journey is Pha Din Pass, a charming pass at elevation 1,300m with breath taking view,
well-known as a historical site during the 1st Indochina War ended in 1954. According to local legend, “Pha Din” means the connection between Heaven and Earth. Have lunch time in Son La City
(150km from Dien Bien Phu). Continue the journey and stop en route to visit villages of various tribes including the Thai, Muong and Dzao and orchard, tea farm in Moc Chau plateau – Vietnam’s
premier tea-growing region. Arrive in Mai Chau in late afternoon, check in your homestay in a Thai village for the night. Enjoy dinner with a local family.
Day 8: Mai Chau
Trekking.
Mai Chau valley is a scenic patchwork of villages and limestone cliffs about 150 kilometers from Hanoi.
This beautiful mountainous area with thick jungle, bamboo groves, tea plantations and waterfalls lends itself to fantastic walks and short treks to ethnic villages.
After breakfast, walk around Thai villages before an easy trek (from 2 to 4 hours) through Xa Linh, Pa Co
which is home of the Green Hmong hill tribe. You may have chances to chat with the local minority people who will be out and about, collecting firewood, working in the fields and tending to their
animals. Have picnic lunch along the trails. Then enjoy a leisure walk to Thai villages of Van Mai, Mai Hich, Cum and Xam Khoe before transferring back your homestay. Join the family for dinner,
witness a performance of the traditional songs and dances, and enjoy an evening immersed in age-old cultures.
Day 9: Mai Chau
– Ninh Binh.
After breakfast, bid farewell the Thai host and depart Mai Chau for a countryside drive through Ninh Binh
province where fascinating limestone karsts jut forth skywards between verdant rice paddies and lazy rivers. A stop at Cuc Phuong National Park is an interesting way to break up the long
drive.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend a couple of hours to relax. At sunset, you will enjoy a
relaxing sampan tour along Ngo Dong River, passing under rocky outcrops and through three limestone caves (Tam Coc). During the rowing boat ride, you will enjoy a unique landscape that has been
dubbed “Halong Bay on Land”.
Take a short walk through limestone mountains to Thai Vi temple which was dedicated to the four Kings of
the Tran dynasty in the 13th century and now offers a place of peace and simplicity against a back drop of ancient architecture.
Spend the night at your hotel in Tam Coc.
Day 10: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Overnight on
cruise.
After breakfast at the hotel, your driver will take you on a 4-hour drive passing the countryside of the
Red River Delta to Halong Bay.
* The following
Halong Bay itinerary is a sample for our standard service on a 3 star junk/ cruise. Different programs are available through our luxury cruise itineraries on the Violet, Jasmine, Ginger,
Paradise, Au Co or Indochina Sails or other budget cruises. Please contact us for more details.*
Explore Halong Bay on halong cruise . This 3-day cruise into the legendary Gulf of Tonkin (Halong Bay, a
part of Bai Tu Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay) includes various activities that will indeed provide a truly unique experience!
12:30 – 13:00: Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing.
13:00 – 15:30: Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruises further along the limestone islands of
Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:30 – 16:30: You are free to choose the options below:
Option 1:
Fishing village visit
TFor those who are interested in local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip (around 45 minutes)
around Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen. The village is set in closed lagoon, surrounded by mountains, excellent
settings for some good photos.
Option 2: Beach
and Kayaking
For those who like some water activities and beach, the tender
shall take you to Ban Chan Beach, where you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming or playing volleyball… or try your hands in some kayaking in the magnificent pristine waters of Halong
Bay.
16:30 – 17:30: Return to Oriental Sails and have bath then relax as the sun starts to
set.
17:30 – 19:00: Enjoy Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck and take part in our cooking class with
Oriental Sails Chef.
19:00: Dinner is served. After dinner, socialize with other guests, try your hand at squid fishing or
just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00. Overnight on board at Cong Do Area.
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: on
cruise.
Day 11: Halong
Bay – Overnight on cruise.
06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi on sundeck.
07:00 – 08:00: Have breakfast at sunrise
08:30 – 10:30: Picked up by day boat and cruise forward Lan Ha Bay.
10:30 – 12:00: Kayaking at Dark and Light Cave.
12:00- 13:00: Have lunch.
13:00 – 15:00: Cruise to Three Peaches Beach, relaxing, kayaking and swimming
15:00 – 17:30: Return to mother boat and overnight at Cong Do Area.
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: on
cruise.
Day 12: Halong Bay – Hanoi –
Departure.
06:30 – 07:00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising
toward Thien Canh Son Cave.
09:00 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long
Bay.
09:30 – 10:00: Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
10:00 – 11:00: Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board.
Disembark Oriental Sails at Halong wharf around noon. Here, your driver awaits for the transfer back to
Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport to end your great journey.
Good bye and safe travels!
Vietnam package 16- days highlight on your own
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a
waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the VN Tour Services Co., Logo & your name. The rest of
the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city.
Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B, L) 30
km
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very
attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature,
founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L,
D) 165 km
Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the
world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a
day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat
features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s
most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on
Boat.
Day 4 Halong bay cruise- Ninh Binh ( 200 Km )
Ninh Binh is a wonderful destination to visit for the beautiful views of the countryside, areas like Tam Coc and Trang An, and my favorite, Van Long Nature Reserve. However, as you'll be visiting in the winter, it wont be quite as scenic. If you have the time, its worth it though. Here's a recent article from Travel and Leisure on Ninh Binh:
Day 5 Ninh Binh - Phong Nha ( 300 km )
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located in the middle of the Annamite Mountain Range in Quang Binh province, Viet Nam, and shares its boundary with the Hin Namno Nature Reserve in the Lao PDR to the west. The property comprises an area of 123,326 ha and contains terrestrial and aquatic habitats, primary and secondary forest, sites of natural regeneration, tropical dense forests and savanna and is rich in large, often spectacular and scientifically significant caves.
The property contains and protects over 104 km of caves and underground rivers making it one of the most outstanding limestone karst ecosystems in the world. The karst formation has evolved since the Palaeozoic period (some 400 million years ago) and as such is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the karst landscape is extremely complex, comprising a series of rock types that are interbedded in complex ways and with many geomorphic features. The karst landscape is not only complex but also ancient, with high geodiversity and geomorphic features of considerable significancant
Day 6: Phong Nha – for Hue Imperial City. (B) 200
km
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast.
Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and
relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Cruise check-out. Rejoin
car drive to airport directly. Arrive Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) at 3:00pm. Catching flight to Hue City. Arrive Hue City, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Full day sightseeing in Hue City – Old Imperial City. 40
km
Spend full day to visit Hue City, Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of
the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the
Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and
lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 8: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. 40
km
Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of
anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations
and is considered one of Hue’s most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting
of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes.
Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 9: Leave Hue to Danang/City Sightseeing. 120
km
Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that
juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at China
Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone
hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over
the centuries. Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An Excursion/Thu Bon River Boat Trip.
20km
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major trading center, once known as “Faifo” to the earliest
Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in
the center, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located
near the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. Late this afternoon, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam
Kim Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding families. Return to your haven on world-famous “China Beach,” with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go shopping
30 km
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush
valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s
greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12 Hoi An - Quy Nhon 278 km
Quy Nhon is the capital of Binh Dinh Province and was acknowledged as a city as early as 1898. However, the town has been in existence since the 11th century, in the time of the Kingdom of Champa. In the 15th century, it also served as the ruling centre of Emperor Le Thanh Ton. Quy Nhon was also relevant during the Vietnam War. Not only was it a site for intense battle, but it also was an important US military and naval base. At present, Quy Nhon is a developing port city with a population of more than 260,000 people with plans to build infrastructure that would encourage more tourists to visit. Naturally, fishing is the main industry in Quy Nhon, making it a great source of exceptional seafood. This destination is highly recommended for all seafood lovers.
Da 13 Quy Nhon- Nha Trang 213 km
Being the home to one of the most beautiful beach of the country, Nha Trang has its name known to the world. Vinpearl land, considered the pearl of
the ocean queen’s crown, lies in the most famous bay in Vietnam, offering a marvelous scene and excellent services. Visitors come here can have their real relaxing place for days without any
complain. Another ideal destination is Po Naga Cham towers, which represent the Cham ethic, are older than 1200 years. These temples and towers are very good spots for photograph
taking.
Day 14: Nha Trang – Mui ne 217 km
Mũi Né is a coastal fishing town in the Bình Thuận Province of Vietnam. The town, with approximately 25,000 residents is a ward
of the city of Phan Thiết. Mui Ne and the other wards of Phan Thiet that stretch along the coast for approximately 50 kilometers have been transformed into a resort destination since
the mid 1990s, ...
Day 15 - Mui Ne - Sai Gon 217 km
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing full day. 30
km
Breakfast at the hotel & start visiting Saigon, the largest Vietnamese city. There are street
markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is the huge Chinese
neighborhood called Colon, which means “Big Market.” Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron
spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants
Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam package 19- days highlight on your own
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a
waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the VN Tour Services Co., Logo & your name. The rest of
the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city.
Day 2: Hanoi Sightseeing full day (B, L) 30
km
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very
attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature,
founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D) 165
km
Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the
world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a
day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat
features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s
most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on
Boat.
Day 4 Halong bay cruise- Ninh Binh ( 200 Km )
Ninh Binh is a wonderful destination to visit for the beautiful views of the countryside, areas like Tam Coc and Trang An, and my favorite, Van Long Nature Reserve. However, as you'll be visiting in the winter, it wont be quite as scenic. If you have the time, its worth it though. Here's a recent article from Travel and Leisure on Ninh Binh:
Day 5 Ninh Binh - Phong Nha ( 300 km )
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located in the middle of the Annamite Mountain Range in Quang Binh province, Viet Nam, and shares its boundary with the Hin Namno Nature Reserve in the Lao PDR to the west. The property comprises an area of 123,326 ha and contains terrestrial and aquatic habitats, primary and secondary forest, sites of natural regeneration, tropical dense forests and savanna and is rich in large, often spectacular and scientifically significant caves.
The property contains and protects over 104 km of caves and underground rivers making it one of the most outstanding limestone karst ecosystems in the world. The karst formation has evolved since the Palaeozoic period (some 400 million years ago) and as such is the oldest major karst area in Asia. Subject to massive tectonic changes, the karst landscape is extremely complex, comprising a series of rock types that are interbedded in complex ways and with many geomorphic features. The karst landscape is not only complex but also ancient, with high geodiversity and geomorphic features of considerable significancant
Day 6: Phong Nha – for Hue Imperial City. (B) 200
km
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast.
Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and
relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Cruise check-out. Rejoin
car drive to airport directly. Arrive Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) at 3:00pm. Catching flight to Hue City. Arrive Hue City, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Full day sightseeing in Hue City – Old Imperial City. 40
km
Spend full day to visit Hue City, Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of
the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the
Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and
lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 8: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. 40
km
Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of
anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations
and is considered one of Hue’s most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting
of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes.
Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 9: Leave Hue to Danang/City Sightseeing. 120
km
Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that
juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at China
Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone
hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over
the centuries. Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town. Check in hotel & overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An Excursion/Thu Bon River Boat Trip.
20km
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major trading center, once known as “Faifo” to the earliest
Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in
the center, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located
near the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. Late this afternoon, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam
Kim Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding families. Return to your haven on world-famous “China Beach,” with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go shopping 30
km
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush
valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s
greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12 Hoi An - Quy Nhon 278 km
Quy Nhon is the capital of Binh Dinh Province and was acknowledged as a city as early as 1898. However, the town has been in existence since the 11th century, in the time of the Kingdom of Champa. In the 15th century, it also served as the ruling centre of Emperor Le Thanh Ton. Quy Nhon was also relevant during the Vietnam War. Not only was it a site for intense battle, but it also was an important US military and naval base. At present, Quy Nhon is a developing port city with a population of more than 260,000 people with plans to build infrastructure that would encourage more tourists to visit. Naturally, fishing is the main industry in Quy Nhon, making it a great source of exceptional seafood. This destination is highly recommended for all seafood lovers.
Da 13 Quy Nhon- Nha Trang 213 km
Being the home to one of the most beautiful beach of the country, Nha Trang has its name known to the world. Vinpearl land, considered the pearl of the ocean queen’s
crown, lies in the most famous bay in Vietnam, offering a marvelous scene and excellent services. Visitors come here can have their real relaxing place for days without any complain. Another
ideal destination is Po Naga Cham towers, which represent the Cham ethic, are older than 1200 years. These temples and towers are very good spots for photograph taking.
Day 14: Nha Trang – Da Lat – City of Love 178
km
This morning after breakfast at hotel then transfer to Nha Trang City. Upon arrive in Nha Trang
airport pick up and transfer to Da Lat City – known as the City of Eternal Spring by plane. Late in the afternoon you will be able to take a short walk to get a feel for this delightful city. In
the evening you will head out to one of the fine restaurants in town. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 15: Dalat sightseeing full day (B, L) 40km
Today you will take a tour of Da Lat and the surrounding areas. We will visit Bao Dai Palace . From here
you visit the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House, a brightly painted concrete house which winds itself around trees, mimicking their shapes. It now functions as a guesthouse. Next
visit is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda. This afternoon, for those interested can take the short train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village of Tri Mat. In the evening, you will enjoy
fine cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 16: Free for leisure in Dalat – Depart for Ho Chi Minh City 320
km
Breakfast will be severed at hotel in the morning. Leave Dalat for Ho Chi Minh City in transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing full day. (B,
L)
Breakfast at the hotel & start visiting Saigon, the largest Vietnamese city. There are street
markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new bars. This teeming metropolis offers 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is the huge Chinese
neighborhood called Colon, which means “Big Market.” Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque architecture with two high square tower and iron
spires. The Central Post Office is French-style and City Hall, known as “Hotel de Ville,” is typical of the French architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants
Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina wars. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 18: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B,
L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75
kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional
handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in hotel & stay
overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 19: Conclude Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. (B)