Vietnam's Splendor - 19 Days - VFA05

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

• Discover  the ethic communities in the far northwest area,  their traditional products as well as enjoying the picturesque sceneries
• Stay on board of an elegant junk in Halong Bay, discovering the splendid natural wonder
• Visit Hoian ancient town, exploring the local cuisine
• Admire the immense underground system of Cu Chi tunnels to get to know about a heroic period of Vietnam's history
• Join a cruise trip along the Mekong River,  visiting floating markets and enjoying local specialties
• A relaxing time in Mui Ne  with its beautiful sandy beaches

PROGRAM

• Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
  Arrive in Hanoi - Free time for exploration
• Day 02: Hanoi city tour - Night train to Lao Cai (B,L)
  Exploring major tourist sites in Hanoi - Train to Lao Cai
• Day 03: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat village (B,L)
  Visiting Cat Cat ethnic village - Admiring the local specialties of "tho cam" and silver jewelleries
• Day 04: Lao Chai & Ta Van villages - Night train to Hanoi (B,L)
  Trip to Lao Chai & Ta Van villages - home to Black H'mong and Dzay people - Back to Hanoi
• Day 05: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
  Embark an elagant junk in Halong Bay - Enjoy delicous seafood
• Day 06: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)
  Discovering the exotic Halong Bay - Back to Hanoi
• Day 07: Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An (B,L)
  Wandering around Hoian to discover the local tourist site
• Day 08: Hoian cooking class (B,L)
  Join the cooking class to discover the secret of Hoian cuisine
• Day 09: Hoi An (B)
  Free time for your own explorations
• Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
  Ho Chi Minh city tour
• Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels (B,L)
  Visit the ornate temple of Cao Dai - Discover the Cu Chi tunnels
• Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B,L,D)
  Join the boat trip along the Mekong River - Visit floating markets and local craft villages
• Day 13: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
  Cai Rang floating market - Visit local houses and green orchads
• Day 14: Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne (B)
  Trekking to Crocodile Lake - Transfer to Mui Ne
• Day 15: Mui Ne (B)
  Free time at leisure
• Day 16: Mui Ne (B)
  Free time at leisure
• Day 17: Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh (B)
  Free till departure to Ho Chi Minh city
• Day 18: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
  Free untill departure

Maps

HOTELS LIST

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

• Cities
  Hanoi
  Hotels
  Quoc Hoa hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  2
• Cities
  Lao Cai - Hanoi
  Hotels
  Night Train (Soft sleeper, air-conditioned)
  Star
   
  Night
  2
• Cities
  Sapa
  Hotels
  Sapa Dragon Hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Halong
  Hotels
  Garden Bay cruise
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Hoi An
  Hotels
  Thuy Duong 3
  Star
   
  Night
  3
• Cities
  Ho Chi Minh city
  Hotels
  Au Lac II hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  4
• Cities
  Can Tho
  Hotels
  Iris hotel
  Star
   
  Night
  1
• Cities
  Phan Thiet
  Hotels
  Full Moon Beach resort
  Star
   
  Night
  3

Tour price:

The price may change depending on tourist season and group size.
Contact our travel consultants to get the exact price of this tour for your group or simply click on tab “Customize this trip” to send us your further request.

Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.

Services included (applied for this tour, subject to change)

• Hotels based on 2 persons/room as mentioned in the program.
• Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast ; L = Lunch ; D = Dinner)
• Air-conditioned private vehicles for all transfer
• Private English speaking local guides
• Boat trips as mentioned in the program, including comfortable boat in Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta with private cabin.
• Domestic flights (Hanoi - Danang -  Ho Chi Minh) in economy class including airport tax
• Train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi (soft sleeper 4 berth cabin)
• Sightseeing & entrance fees
• Government taxes & service charges

Services excluded (applied for this tour, subject to change)

• International flights and airport taxes
• Visas to Vietnam
• Tips and personal expenses such as: laundry, telephone, drinks…
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Bank charges relating to the payment
• Other services that are not clearly mentioned in the "price includes" list