Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh
Detailed Itinerary:
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, welcome and transfer to hotel by Asia Tour Advisor guides with signboard, check in, and relax. Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.
Day 2
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:
Morning, pick up at your 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. 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 to be missed as well. Overnight at hotel in Ho chi minh.
Day 3
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 4
Transport
Meals:B, L, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.
Detailed Itinerary:
8:00 Am pick up at hotel in Saigon, transfer to Caibe
10h00 boarding Le Cochinchine boat. Explore the lively Cai Be floating market.Walking for visit the handicraft village of the local people. Sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
10h00 Up for cruise to continue to Cantho via Cho Lach and TraOn.
12h00 Disembark Cho Lach village.Make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities,especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.
Cruise to continue to TraOn.Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .
A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches .Dinner and nite on board in TraOn
Day 5
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta
Detailed Itinerary:
The noise of the floating market wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the cruise to continue to Can Tho. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise on the river. Leisurely cruise up the BASSAC river while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Arrive Can Tho, a small boat will take you explore the Cai Rang market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
10h00 Disembark in Cantho. The car and driver pick up you, transfer to hotel in Saigon.
Day 6
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit some plantations of tea, coffee, and mulberry
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to Dalat. Stop to visit some plantations of tea, coffee, and mulberry on the way. Have lunch and enjoy Vietnamese tradition of drinking tea at the Tea House of Tra Tien Phong. Arrival in Dalat, check into hotel.
Day 7
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit Emperor Bao Dai's Summer Palace
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel. we will ride a cable car to Truc Lam Pagoda and Tuyen Lam Lake to visit attractive Flower Garden, we will visit Emperor Bao Dai's Summer Palace that is indicative of Bao Dai's status as the puppet ruler of an occupied country, Crazy House, waterfalls, XQ fine embroidery showing rooms, and go shopping at the Central Market. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 8
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Explore Nha trang with to Long Son Pagoda, Chong Promontory Rocks
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to Nha Trang. Check into hotel, relax. We then start to explore Nha trang with to Long Son Pagoda, Chong Promontory Rocks and the Po Nagar Temples. The tour end after the visit to local Dam Market.
Day 9
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 10
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)All day free and relax at beautiful Nha trang beach
Detailed Itinerary:
All day free and relax at beautiful Nha trang beach
Day 11
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)All day free and relax at beautiful Nha trang beach
Detailed Itinerary:
All day free and relax at beautiful Nha trang beach
Day 12
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. You will be picked up at Danang international airport, transfer to Hoian ancient town (around 50km). There is fabulous sightseeing en route and we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arriving in Hoi An we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring what Hoian offer. 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 its large number of tailors. If you wanted, you could have a whole new wardrobe made for you here!
Day 13
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Take a trip to My Son Sanctuary
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at hotel 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 14
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Embark on northern bound journey to Hue
Detailed Itinerary:
We embark on northern bound journey to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The scenic route passes through Da Nang as we are climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds and dropping down to the picturesque fishing villages of Lang Co. Afternoon we visit the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 15
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River
Detailed Itinerary:
We embark on a boat for cruise upstream on the Perfume River, viewing the city and the tranquil villages on the riverbank. We will walk up to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, a nicely located pagoda, overlooks the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond, where you get to learn more about the Buddhism in Vietnam. 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. Come back Hue, free at leisure and overnight in Hue. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 16
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Visit Dong Ba market
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at your hotel. 9:00 am. We will go on a relaxing Vietnam cyclo ride to visit Dong Ba market. Then transfer to the airport for flight to Hanoi. You are welcomed at Noi Bai airport by Asia View Travel’s guide with signboard and he will accompany you to your hotel in the city center, check in, and relax. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 17
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Take a walking tour around the 36 streets of the Hanoi old quarter
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 18
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)A walking 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 freshen up followed by buffet breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy hotel facility and Sapa town. This afternoon at 1pm from the hotel there will be a walking 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 19
Transport
Meals:B, L
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)A picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village
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 20
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Free to discover Sapa town
Detailed Itinerary:
Today you are free to discover Sapa town by yourself. Afternoon drive back to Lao cai for the night train to Hanoi. The guide sees you off at Lao Cai train station and takes you on the train. Overnight on train.
Day 21
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 and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, giving us the chance to take in the stunning scenery of this World Heritage Site. While on board we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch 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.
Day 22
Transport
Meals:B, D
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Move around the bay to find more secluded areas
Detailed Itinerary:
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Ninh binh. Arrive in Ninh binh, check in, relax. Overnight at hotel in Ninh binh
Day 23
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, 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.Lunch at local restaurant in Tam Coc. In the afternoon transfer to 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. Transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 24
Transport
Meals:B
Activities (time & subjects may change when necessary)Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Detailed Itinerary:
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of tour