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Day 1

Ha Noi Arrial - Old Quarter Tour

Pick up from the airport or from the city center, our driver and tour guide will escort you to your hotel.

Check in and relax.

Late in the afternoon, start the Hanoi’s Old Quarter city tour.

The old quarter is also known as the ‘36 streets’.

Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.

It's a great place to explore with plenty of photogenic locations all around you.

Head back to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

No meals provided on this day.

Day 2

Ha Noi - City Tour

After breakfast, start the city tour in Hanoi.

Pass along the preservation of colonial French residences that function today as government offices.

View the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of the Vietnam Democratic Republic in 1945.

Visit One Pillar Pagoda from the 11th century, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university.  

The university functioned for 700 years, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s history.

Continue to the picturesque West Lake & Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda from the sixth century.

In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum, which is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam.

Head to Hoan Kiem legendary lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors saint Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - the heroic general commander from ancient times.

Learn about Vietnamese and French architecture. 

End the tour with 1 hour of low speed cycling, a great way to experience Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. 

Day 3

Ha Noi - Amazing Ninh Binh - Hanoi

After breakfast, visit Van Lam village, sail in a bamboo boat rowed by a local villager & explore the stunning scenery of Tam Coc - UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

While rowing along Ngo Dong River, you will pass the setting of the famous movie - Indochine directed by the French which was filmed here in 1992. 

The beauty of the area has attracted millions of tourists since then. 

Continue cruising under the astonishing limestone cliffs and arrive at Hang Ca cave.

Your boat will slowly float out of the cave and continue its journey along the lush rice paddies to the second cave on the river - Ngo Dong.

Sail to Hang Ba – the third cave on the river.

 

After lunch, behold the panoramic view from Mua Caves (Dancing Cave in Vietnamese).

Climb up 500 steps to the top to enjoy the sunset view of Ngo Dong River and Tam Coc.

 

Visit Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.

Drive back to overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 4

Hanoi - Sapa - Love waterfall

After early morning breakfast,  depart to Sapa, the tribal city in north west of Vietnam.

Witness the rice paddies and natural beauty along the 5-hour highway drive.

 Refresh and relax at stops along the way. Enjoy a delicious local lunch.

 Visit Tram Ton Pass at the height of 2,047 meters (6,716 ft) above sea level, the highest pass in Vietnam, with great views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of Hoang Lien National Park.

 Take a 30 minute walk through the forest, along the way you will have many chances to see wildflowers and junggle plants. 

Walk next to the stream, climb natural steps and arrive at the beautiful Love Waterfall.  

Head back to the hotel. Overnight in Sa Pa.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 5

Sapa - Lao Chai - Fansipan

After breakfast, depart for a 4-hour trekking journey through Lao Chai – Ta Van, terrace fields are great for photographing, and cold soft drinks, beer, water can be found along the way of your trek uphill to a road where your car is awaiting to transfer you back to Sapa for relax. Then we will take a car from SaPa to visit Fansipan, the highest peak of the Indochina mountains. Back to Sa Pa and overnight in Sapa.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch. 

Day 6

Sapa - Sin Chai Village - Sapa

After breakfast, we will depart to Sín Chải village, situated near Sapa in Northern Vietnam, at the foot of Mount Fansipan.

Located in a rainforested area protected by the Hoang Lien National Park, the village is home to the Black H’mong people, whose traditional wooden houses are scattered across the valley.

Free night to explore the town.

Overnight in Sapa.

Meal: Breakfast. 

Day 7

Sapa - Ha Noi

Free time to discover Sapa at daytime, until we drive back to Ha Noi.

Free evening is to explore nightlife in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast.

Day 8

Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay Luxury All Inclusive Cruise

After breakfast, depart to Halong Bay - the biggest natural wonder in the world & a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you to the cruise ship.

Enjoy delicious local seafood lunch served on board.

Behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.

Join the water activities you prefer & discover the beauty of the bay.
Cruise among the islands, we will anchor and visit different bays, enjoy activities according to the ship's schedule. 

Relax on the deck & have a fine dinner. 

Overnight on board.

All meals included.

Day 9

Ha Long - Ha Noi – Flight to Hue

Wake up to view the amazing sunrise above Halong Bay.

Light early breakfast will be served while floating and passing through the limestone islands. Join some more activities on the boat and check out from your cabin.

Early brunch will be served before getting back to the mainland.

Head back to Ha Noi airport for a flight to Hue.

Free time and overnight in Hue.

 Meals: Breakfast & Brunch.

Day 10

Hue City Tour - Tam Giang Lagoon

Pick up from your hotel, visit Tu Duc tomb, the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest and you continue to visit conical hat and incense stick making village. 

Continue to visit Citadel then Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady), departure from Hue Center to Tam Giang Lagoon.

Get on a boat and cruise to Son Island to start your trip on Tam Giang Lagoon. In the late afternoon, change into a smaller boat, to have the discovery of Sam and Chuon Pond rammer. 

 

Floating on the water, you will have time to see the changes of time and life as well as the local life of the fishing village in this area.

Visit Cho house, take part in the game “Be a fisherman on the lagoon”. Back in Hue city, overnight in Hue. 

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 11

Hue - Hoi An

Depart to Hoi An, enjoy the beautiful road along the sea.

Stop at the beautiful Ha Van Pass.

Arrive in the ancient city of Hoi An, free time to explore its stunning night market, fine restaurants and lively bars.

 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

Meal: Breakfast.

Day 12

Tra Que Village - Cooking class – Boat tour

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel by car.

Starting in the countryside, driving through beautiful narrow roads, rice paddling fields, old temples, water palm forests, and enjoying the fresh air with nature.

Head to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, join a special bamboo Basket boat on Cua Dai river, explore the seven hectares of water palm forest, and learn how to catch purple crabs. 


Ride to An My Paddy Field, see the buffalo – the symbol of the countryside in Vietnam.

Continue to the local house in Tra Que Village, enjoy a welcome drink.

Take part in cooking class, learn how to make traditional rice milk and having a super lunch with local food with the local family. 


This will be a true experience of the trip. After lunch, meeting local farmers, talking with them and sharing  about their local farming, experiencing daily life, Listening to the tour guide introduced and explaining about the process of the wet rice, how to grow it and have a chance to work as a real farmer.

Overnight in Hoi An.


Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 13

Ba Na Hills - Hoi An

Depart Hoi An for Ba Na Hills. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valle, Golden Bridge – the hands supporting the gold bridge, to keep the sky in Da Nang – Vietnam.

Many tourists are surprised by the spectacular nature of the Golden Bridge in Da Nang. 


Overnight in Hoi An. 

Meal: Breakfast.

Day 14

Hoi An - Flight to Sai Gon – City Tour

Our driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

After being picked up from the airport by our driver and tour guide, we will start our famous city tour. 

Visit the War Museum, Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace.

This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many.

Continue to the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Head back to your hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Meal: Breakfast.

Day 15

Sai Gon - Ben Tre- Phong Nam – Sai Gon

Pick up from your hotel and drive to Hung Vuong Pier, Ben Tre city.

Sail in a taxi-boat along Ben Tre River - one of the tributaries of the Mekong River. 

Enjoy sight-seeing and lively activities along the river such as fishing and water transferring. 


Stop at a brick workshop to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. 

Visit coconut processing workshop, where locals open coconut by hand (husking coconut), learn about coconut candies making, taste tropical fruit and honey tea. 


Take a walk to the family workshop making sleep mats.

Afterward, join a ride on a cart powered by a motorbike and travel through some tranquil villages.

Explore the local lifestyle and tropical culture from peasants. 


In the afternoon, sail in a rowing-boat along water palm creek and sail back to Hung Vuong Pier.

Drive back and overnight in Sai Gon.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 16

Sai Gon Departure

Free time until our driver will pick you up and head to airport for a flight back home. End of services.

Thank you for traveling with us!

Meal: Breakfast.

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Ha Noi Arrial - Old Quarter Tour

Pick up from the airport or from the city center, our driver and tour guide will escort you to your hotel.

Check in and relax.

Late in the afternoon, start the Hanoi’s Old Quarter city tour.

The old quarter is also known as the ‘36 streets’.

Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers.

It's a great place to explore with plenty of photogenic locations all around you.

Head back to your hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

No meals provided on this day.

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Ha Noi - City Tour

After breakfast, start the city tour in Hanoi.

Pass along the preservation of colonial French residences that function today as government offices.

View the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh declared the independence of the Vietnam Democratic Republic in 1945.

Visit One Pillar Pagoda from the 11th century, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university.  

The university functioned for 700 years, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s history.

Continue to the picturesque West Lake & Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda from the sixth century.

In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Ethnology Museum, which is both a research center and a public museum exhibiting the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam.

Head to Hoan Kiem legendary lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors saint Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao - the heroic general commander from ancient times.

Learn about Vietnamese and French architecture. 

End the tour with 1 hour of low speed cycling, a great way to experience Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. 

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Ha Noi - Amazing Ninh Binh - Hanoi

After breakfast, visit Van Lam village, sail in a bamboo boat rowed by a local villager & explore the stunning scenery of Tam Coc - UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

While rowing along Ngo Dong River, you will pass the setting of the famous movie - Indochine directed by the French which was filmed here in 1992. 

The beauty of the area has attracted millions of tourists since then. 

Continue cruising under the astonishing limestone cliffs and arrive at Hang Ca cave.

Your boat will slowly float out of the cave and continue its journey along the lush rice paddies to the second cave on the river - Ngo Dong.

Sail to Hang Ba – the third cave on the river.

 

After lunch, behold the panoramic view from Mua Caves (Dancing Cave in Vietnamese).

Climb up 500 steps to the top to enjoy the sunset view of Ngo Dong River and Tam Coc.

 

Visit Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.

Drive back to overnight in Ha Noi.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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Hanoi - Sapa - Love waterfall

After early morning breakfast,  depart to Sapa, the tribal city in north west of Vietnam.

Witness the rice paddies and natural beauty along the 5-hour highway drive.

 Refresh and relax at stops along the way. Enjoy a delicious local lunch.

 Visit Tram Ton Pass at the height of 2,047 meters (6,716 ft) above sea level, the highest pass in Vietnam, with great views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of Hoang Lien National Park.

 Take a 30 minute walk through the forest, along the way you will have many chances to see wildflowers and junggle plants. 

Walk next to the stream, climb natural steps and arrive at the beautiful Love Waterfall.  

Head back to the hotel. Overnight in Sa Pa.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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Sapa - Lao Chai - Fansipan

After breakfast, depart for a 4-hour trekking journey through Lao Chai – Ta Van, terrace fields are great for photographing, and cold soft drinks, beer, water can be found along the way of your trek uphill to a road where your car is awaiting to transfer you back to Sapa for relax. Then we will take a car from SaPa to visit Fansipan, the highest peak of the Indochina mountains. Back to Sa Pa and overnight in Sapa.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch. 

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Sapa - Sin Chai Village - Sapa

After breakfast, we will depart to Sín Chải village, situated near Sapa in Northern Vietnam, at the foot of Mount Fansipan.

Located in a rainforested area protected by the Hoang Lien National Park, the village is home to the Black H’mong people, whose traditional wooden houses are scattered across the valley.

Free night to explore the town.

Overnight in Sapa.

Meal: Breakfast. 

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Sapa - Ha Noi

Free time to discover Sapa at daytime, until we drive back to Ha Noi.

Free evening is to explore nightlife in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast.

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Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay Luxury All Inclusive Cruise

After breakfast, depart to Halong Bay - the biggest natural wonder in the world & a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you to the cruise ship.

Enjoy delicious local seafood lunch served on board.

Behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.

Join the water activities you prefer & discover the beauty of the bay.
Cruise among the islands, we will anchor and visit different bays, enjoy activities according to the ship's schedule. 

Relax on the deck & have a fine dinner. 

Overnight on board.

All meals included.

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Ha Long - Ha Noi – Flight to Hue

Wake up to view the amazing sunrise above Halong Bay.

Light early breakfast will be served while floating and passing through the limestone islands. Join some more activities on the boat and check out from your cabin.

Early brunch will be served before getting back to the mainland.

Head back to Ha Noi airport for a flight to Hue.

Free time and overnight in Hue.

 Meals: Breakfast & Brunch.

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Hue City Tour - Tam Giang Lagoon

Pick up from your hotel, visit Tu Duc tomb, the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest and you continue to visit conical hat and incense stick making village. 

Continue to visit Citadel then Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady), departure from Hue Center to Tam Giang Lagoon.

Get on a boat and cruise to Son Island to start your trip on Tam Giang Lagoon. In the late afternoon, change into a smaller boat, to have the discovery of Sam and Chuon Pond rammer. 

 

Floating on the water, you will have time to see the changes of time and life as well as the local life of the fishing village in this area.

Visit Cho house, take part in the game “Be a fisherman on the lagoon”. Back in Hue city, overnight in Hue. 

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

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Hue - Hoi An

Depart to Hoi An, enjoy the beautiful road along the sea.

Stop at the beautiful Ha Van Pass.

Arrive in the ancient city of Hoi An, free time to explore its stunning night market, fine restaurants and lively bars.

 

Overnight in Hoi An. 

Meal: Breakfast.

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Tra Que Village - Cooking class – Boat tour

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel by car.

Starting in the countryside, driving through beautiful narrow roads, rice paddling fields, old temples, water palm forests, and enjoying the fresh air with nature.

Head to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, join a special bamboo Basket boat on Cua Dai river, explore the seven hectares of water palm forest, and learn how to catch purple crabs. 


Ride to An My Paddy Field, see the buffalo – the symbol of the countryside in Vietnam.

Continue to the local house in Tra Que Village, enjoy a welcome drink.

Take part in cooking class, learn how to make traditional rice milk and having a super lunch with local food with the local family. 


This will be a true experience of the trip. After lunch, meeting local farmers, talking with them and sharing  about their local farming, experiencing daily life, Listening to the tour guide introduced and explaining about the process of the wet rice, how to grow it and have a chance to work as a real farmer.

Overnight in Hoi An.


Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

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Ba Na Hills - Hoi An

Depart Hoi An for Ba Na Hills. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valle, Golden Bridge – the hands supporting the gold bridge, to keep the sky in Da Nang – Vietnam.

Many tourists are surprised by the spectacular nature of the Golden Bridge in Da Nang. 


Overnight in Hoi An. 

Meal: Breakfast.

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Hoi An - Flight to Sai Gon – City Tour

Our driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

After being picked up from the airport by our driver and tour guide, we will start our famous city tour. 

Visit the War Museum, Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace.

This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many.

Continue to the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Head back to your hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Meal: Breakfast.

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Sai Gon - Ben Tre- Phong Nam – Sai Gon

Pick up from your hotel and drive to Hung Vuong Pier, Ben Tre city.

Sail in a taxi-boat along Ben Tre River - one of the tributaries of the Mekong River. 

Enjoy sight-seeing and lively activities along the river such as fishing and water transferring. 


Stop at a brick workshop to see how to make bricks in handy traditional style by printing and baking. 

Visit coconut processing workshop, where locals open coconut by hand (husking coconut), learn about coconut candies making, taste tropical fruit and honey tea. 


Take a walk to the family workshop making sleep mats.

Afterward, join a ride on a cart powered by a motorbike and travel through some tranquil villages.

Explore the local lifestyle and tropical culture from peasants. 


In the afternoon, sail in a rowing-boat along water palm creek and sail back to Hung Vuong Pier.

Drive back and overnight in Sai Gon.

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.

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Sai Gon Departure

Free time until our driver will pick you up and head to airport for a flight back home. End of services.

Thank you for traveling with us!

Meal: Breakfast.

Tour Info

Additional Information Culture

Luxury Vietnam Journey - 16 Days

Timing & Itinerary

Timings are approximate and itinerary might be changed without notice, due to traffic & unexpected events.

What to Wear ?

When visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples & pagodas, please dress modestly by covering shoulders to knees.

Culture

Enjoy the colorful culture, meet the locals who maintain ancient traditions & taste the best authentic food of Vietnam.

Landscape

Witness the breathtaking natural treasurs of Vietnam.

Duration

The tour package duration is 16 days.

Explore

Exploring some of the must-see travel sights and attractions in Vietnam.

Things You Should Know

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