Itinerary in brief:
Day1: Arrival Saigon
Greet and meet upon your
arrival at the Hochiminh airport. You will be transferred to the hotel.
Tonight we will go to sample the Vietnamese culinary delights. Overnight
at the hotel in Hochiminh city.
Day 2: Mekong Delta
Today we will have a trip to
Mekong Delta, the trip starts at 08.00 a.m.We drive through
Mekong Delta to to Caibe,
floating market
where we board our private boat for a cruise along the mazes of bobbling
laden bazaar. boat through the
lush green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated
to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits.
Enjoy Mekong Detla style lunch in lush
vegetation. Continue our way for another cruise to visit bonsais gardens
and meet with local peole and sample their local culture and get insight
into Detla life. Afternoon
return to Saigon Overnight at the hotel in Hochiminh city.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 3: Saigon + Cuchi tunnels
Today we will do the tour
with visit Independence Palace and War crime Museum, BenThanh market,
China town. In the afternoon, drive to the famous Cu Chi tunnels.
This network of over 200 kms of tunnels became legendary during the
1960's. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in
that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30-40
kms from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon
to the Cambodian border.
Overnight in Hochiminh city.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 4: Fight to Hanoi, visit Hanoi
Today we will have a trip to
Mekong Delta, the trip starts at 08.00 a.m.
We drive through
Mekong Delta to to Caibe,
floating market
where we board our private boat for a cruise along the mazes of bobbling
laden bazaar. boat through the
lush green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated
to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits.
Enjoy Mekong Detla style lunch in lush vegetation. Continue our way for
another cruise to visit bonsais gardens and meet with local peole and
sample their local culture and get insight into Detla life. Afternoon
return to Saigon
Overnight at the hotel in Hochiminh city.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 5: Visit Hanoi + night train to Sapa
Morning transfer to airport
for the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival to Hanoi you will meet our local
guide Mr. Kha for a tour of Hanoi. Visit Museum of Ethnology, temple of
literature temple. Lunch will be Chaca restaurant. After noon cyclo
through the mazes of old quarter to Ngoc Son temple. The Old Quarter
with its bustling streets are home to hundreds of small thriving
businesses, each street denoting its trade, such as Tin Street or Fish
Street Tonight we take the train to Sapa. The train leaves at 22.00pm.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 6: Sapa villages
The train arrives at the Lao
Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle
waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it
takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into Sapa hotel, we
have a freshen up, and have breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a
free morning to explore around town. Take a short ride to Laochai where
will walk along along small paths and trails and through several hill
tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people.
This is a absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited
by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Later in the afternoon
we transfer back to Sapa. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 7: Sapa Bacha market - train back to Hanoi
Following breakfast at the
hotel we drive to Bach Ha market. We then head out for a stunning
spectacular of bobbling bazzar. Bac ha 's considered one of the most
wonderful and colorful markets in extreme north Vietnam where thousands
of local people in their traditional attires busily buy and sell the
local produces. Dog, cat, pig, horse... are all on sales. This is
golden opportunity to take best shots! Afternoon we have a pleasant walk
to Flower H'mong village of Banpho. Transfer to Lao Cai for the train
journey back to Hanoi. The train departs at 21:15.
(Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 8: Hanoi, Halong cruise
Arrival Hanoi and you up
from the railway station for breakfast before our drive journey to
Halong Arrival in Halong City we transfer to a refurbished wooden
sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald
waters of Halong Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning
scenery of this World Heritage Site.
12h30: Board Junk, check-in registration
13h00: Have lunch with welcome wine.
14h00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay
15h00. Optional visit to Thien Cung cave , Dau Go cave, round over
Tuan Chau island, or Sungsot cave
Optional swim at lovely beaches. Afternoon tea with pastries on the
sundeck or in the restaurant and drink before dinner
18h00: Junk cruise anchor by the lagoon
19h00: Enjoy 4 course diner and overnight on Junk.
(Breakfast,lunch and Diner included)
Day 9: Halong cruise -
Rising to the sound of ocean
coming to life for another lovely day. We breakfast over sunset:
07h30 : Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded
Halong bay
08h00: Enjoy breakfast while cruising
9h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay , Teapot island , Chopstiks island , Bai
tho mountain. 11h00 : Return to Halong city and have lunch on board.
12h00 : Back to Halong wharf and disembark
Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi around 5pam. Tonight we will
attend the water puppet show. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
( Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 10 departure
Leisure time until transfer
to your departure flight.
( Breakfast included)
T
rip includes
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All
accommodation on double basis with daily breakfast -
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Meals as
indicated
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All
transfers/ transport
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Tours with
entrance fees, boat cruise, transfers and English speaking guide
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Return train tickets from Hanoi –Lao
Cai- Hanoi
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Flight
Hochiminh – Hue – Hochiminh/or Hanoi
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Domestic
airport taxes.
Trip excludes
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International airfares & airport taxes
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Pre/post
trip arrangement
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Visa arrangement
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Travel
insurance
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Meals not
indicated
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Other
personal expenses
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Tips and
gratuities
Accommodations - double
Deluxe Hotels
HoChiMinh: Grand Hotel****
Hanoi: Sunway Hotel ****
Sapa: Chaulong Hotel****
Halong: Wooden Halong Junk cruises
