Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are welcomed and transferred to hotel by Asia Tour Adivosr guides with signboard, check in, relax. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Take aboard sampans at Tam Coc to ferry down the Boi river
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, 8;00 AM drive to Ninh Binh. Arrive Ninh binh at around 10:30 AM, visit Hoa lu, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in 10th century, to visit temples of two Kings: Dinh and Le, walking up and down in the beautiful Truong Yen Valley to enjoy the marvelous scenery. Lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc.Afternoon, take aboard sampans at Tam Coc to ferry down the Boi river, spend some time relaxing on a 2 hour boat trip. The boat goes through 3 cavernous limestone tunnels, offering a cool break from the sunshine and astounding views of the cave structures. After boat tour in Tam Coc, you have the chance to visit the 15th century Bich Dong Pagoda complex. On a limestone mountain three pagodas were built, the Lower, the Middle and the Upper pagoda. Transfer back Hanoi for overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the Temple of Literature, the Restored Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Detailed Itinerary:
This morning we start city tour with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh (Close on Monday, friday & November), the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow this with the impressive Ethnology Museum, dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Afternoon visit the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam, the Restored Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple. Do a walking tour around the 36 streets of the Hanoi old quarter to learn more about simple life of Hanoian. Enjoy water puppet show before transfer to the train station for night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.
Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Take a tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, and Sansaho village
Detailed Itinerary:
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle and tour guide waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours to make our way up the mountains. Arrive Sapa and enjoy breakfast at the hotel ( There will be surcharge if require early check in ). We then do a tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, and Sansaho village home to the H'mong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Opportunity to meet with local people and study the art of making batik
Detailed Itinerary:
Buffet breakfast at the hotel Embark on a lovely walk that will take us 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. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village. Opportunity to meet with local people and study the art of making batik and local weaving villages - study textile tradition of craft women o Black H'mong and Red Dzao. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 6
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain
Detailed Itinerary:
Morning, you are free to discover Sapa town by yourself. Afternoon, we will visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain & take part in a traditional ethnic music performance put on by the ethnic minority people. Drive back to Lao cai for the night train to Hanoi.. Overnight on train.
Day 7
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the Halong Bay, the World Heritage Site
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival in Hanoi in the early morning at round 5:00 am. Please find your way by foot back to a mini hotel near the Tran Quy Cap station gate to have shower and basic set menu breakfast.
Then 8:30 AM start a 3.5 hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos before arriving to Ha Long City.
12h00; Arrival dock, get on the junk,check in, welcome wine
13h00; Lunch
13h30: Visiting Ha Long bay. Round over Thien Cung cave (palace of heaven), Dau Go ( grotto of wood ), Tuan Chau island, Dog island, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi (fighting cock mountain), Turtle island, Visiting Sung Sot cave and have a siwm at Titop beach or Soi Sim beach. Enjoy sunset, having dinner, fishing – drinking, singing - karaoke and overnight on the junk
Day 8
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Swim and explore some of the limestone caves in this area
Detailed Itinerary:
Full day cruise giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served sumptuous fresh, local seafood meals followed by a swim and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. When the sun comes down we drop anchor for the night nearby a remote island. Overnight on Junk.
6h00; Sunrise.
7h00; Breakfast.
7h30; Visting Man’s head island, Tortoise island, Luon cave by a small bamboo row boat
12h00; Lunch
13h00; Visiting Ba Ham lake, fishery village,Cua Van, swimming at Ba Trai Dao beach.
18h00; Having dinner, fishing – drinking and overnight on the junk
Day 9
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Roud over Bai Tu Long bay, Dragon island, Teapot island...
Detailed Itinerary:
7h00; Breakfast
8h30; Roud over Bai Tu Long bay, Dragon island, Teapot island, Tortoise island, Man’s head island, Fire island, Indochina studio, Ha Long Market
Chopsticks island, Bai Tho Mountain …
9: 30 : Brunch
11;30 . We will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3.5hour journey directly to the airport for flight to Hue. The guide in Hue will pick you up, transfer to hotel, check in, relax.
Day 10
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, we then set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. We embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to The beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. One of the most poignant displays here is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc, Emperor Khai Dinh. On return to the city, we then take a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market and pass many fantastic eating spots where visitors have a chance to sample some local delicacies.
Day 11
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free and easy to discover Hue city
Detailed Itinerary:
This morning free and easy to discover Hue city by your self. Afternoon, today's destination is the old trading town of Hoi An. Along the way though we will stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments. From here we head up to the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Continuing on our way down the other side and into Da nang, where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An, relax.
Day 12
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum
Detailed Itinerary:
This morning, take a walk to visit famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. Passing many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.The town is also famous for it's shops in particular it's large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here!
Afternoon take a trip to My Son Sanctuary. My Son is a former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled in the central Vietnam area between the second century and the thirteenth century. Hinduism from India heavily influenced these peoples religion. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. This site is a must-see for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations and is now one of the four world heritage sites in Vietnam. Return Hoian.
Day 13
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free time to discover Hoi An
Detailed Itinerary:
Today there is plenty of time to discover Hoi An by yourself. You can spend your time walking around exploring the many Chinese assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes, some of which have been occupied by the same family for fifteen genera ions. The town is also famous for it's shops in particular it's large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here! You might like to take a boat ride with one of the local women across the Thu Bon River. Perhaps you would like to hire a bicycle and head off on a scenic ride to Cua Dai beach, about 4 km away. There's even the chance to improve your culinary skills with a Vietnamese cooking lesson! One thing is for sure - there is no shortage of things to do in this town .
Day 14
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Fiight to Nha trang
Detailed Itinerary:
Transfer to the Danang airport for flight to Nha trang. Pick up at Nha trang airport, transfer to resort, check in, ralax.
Day 15
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island
Detailed Itinerary:
Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.
Day 16
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Full day free for the beach relaxation
Detailed Itinerary:
Full day free for the beach relaxation or water sport activities. Overnight at resort in Nhatrang.
Day 17
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Full day free for the beach relaxation
Detailed Itinerary:
Full day free for the beach relaxation or water sport activities. Overnight at resort in Nhatrang.
Day 18
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the visit Emperor Bao Dai's Summer Palace
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at hotel we drive up to Dalat and see its waterfalls, cathedral, key pagodas, Lang Biang ethnic village and the lovely old French colonialhouses. Check in hotel up on arrival in Dalat and then visit the visit Emperor Bao Dai's Summer Palace that is indicative of Bao Dai's status as the puppet ruler of an occupied countr, Crazy House. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 19
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit attractive Flower Garden
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel. we will ride a cable car to Truc Lam Monastery and Tuyen Lam Lake to visit attractive Flower Garden, we will Valley Love. You'll be taken to have a look at an embroidery workshop in an attractive garden setting, then visit Prenn waterfalls, free at leisure. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 20
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free and easy to discover Hochiminh City
Detailed Itinerary:
Transfer to the airport for flight to Ho chi minh city, pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport, transfer to hotel in city center. Free and easy to discover the dynamic city by yourself.
Day 21
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale
Detailed Itinerary:
Pick up at hotel, take city tour of dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals. We visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. War Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, we continue to visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. On the way back bustling Chinatown is not be missed as well.
Day 22
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels
Detailed Itinerary:
Pick up at hotel, travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. After wards we continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. At the height of the Vietnam war, the tunnel system stretched from the outskirts of Saigon all the way to the Cambodian border of over 250 kilometers of tunnels. The tunnel system, built over 25 years starting in the 1940s, let the Viet Minh and, later, the Viet Cong control a huge rural area. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers. In places, it was several stories deep and housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years.... getting married, giving birth, and going to schools.
Transfer back Ho chi minh city. Overnight Ho chi Min City.
Day 23
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Look at a wide variety of the life and scenery on Vietnam River
Detailed Itinerary:
You will be picked up at your hotel, transfer to My Tho, 84km from Ho chi minh city. This trip provides a look at a wide variety of the life and scenery on Vietnam River from the peaceful Delta. The huge ships, which come from many different countries moving slowly, quietly along the river is what you will see at the Saigon River. Do not miss this sight! On the way you will see daily activities of local people along the river sellers and buyers bargaining, exchanging fish, the products that they got from their working on the sea. From My Tho, you will ride on a local motor boat around Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island and stop at the famous Unicorn Island. While at the Unicorn Island, you will take a short trek and go for a rowing boat trip. You will also enjoy lunch, tropical fruit and free time bike ride in the rural village.
From there, you will continue your motor boat trip to Ben Tre province to visit a handmade coconut candy workshop. Then transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush, green canals that are so beautiful for photography. We continue drive to Can Tho. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho.
Day 24
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop
Detailed Itinerary:
Cruising along the small and picturesque tributaries by local boat, we will see the Cai Rang floating market (The nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and daily activities of locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Stops at Can Tho market where a car/van will drive you back to Sai Gon. Drop off at your hotel in Saigon. End of tour.
Day 25
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free until transfer to the airport
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, free until transfer to the airport for your home flight, say goodbye Vietnam. End of tour.