Amazing Vietnam with 17 days adventure trip

Itinerary:

Day 1:   Hanoi – Arrival     

Arrival to Hanoi. Meet our guide then transfer to Hotel. Free time to relax. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Lao Cai   (B) ( Overnight on Train)  

After breakfast, you will be rolled into the city tour with a stroll through the "36 streets" in the Old Town's vibrant life of the local people around and the main sites of Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature - the Vietnam's first university.

Then we take a ride to the Train Station to reach to Lao Cai. Overnight on Train

Day 3: Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market - Sapa   (B)          

On arrival to Lao Cai , we have breakfast at Local restaurant before start to visit Bac Ha market.

, we drive to Bac Ha market (approximately 2.5 hours). Arriving at Bac Ha, we visit the big market and colorful ethnic people of the Flower H'mong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen minorities, who gather here to buy and sell their handicraft products. After spending the morning exploring the market, we drive downhill to start a short walk to Trung Do Village which is home to the Tay minority. Here you can visit a traditional Tay house. We will then travel by boat through amazing countryside to Bao Nhai Village. Transfer you back to Sa Pa.

*** Bac Ha is one of the most crowded flea market of minority and only available at each Sunday.

Day 4: Sapa – Lao Chai – Tavan &  Love Waterfall – Sapa     (B)      

A 40 minute drive takes you to Tram Ton Pass at the height of 2047 meters above sea level (the highest pass in Vietnam) where great views are offered of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of the Hoang Lien National Park. From there you will trek 30 minutes through forest. Along the way you have many chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the stream you will arrive the Love Waterfall . It is the best place for relax in Sa Pa then return Tram Ton and drive back to Sa Pa. In the afternoon you will visit Muong Hoa valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in northwest Viet Nam. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the Sa Pa area. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H'mong minority to Ta Van village of the Zay minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups. Return to Sa Pa by car.

Day 5:       Sapa – Cat Cat – Sapa – Lao Cai  ( overnight on Train)    (B)

The road from Sa Pa winds through hilly terrain and past terraced rice fields, where you reach Cat Cat cultural village, just 3kms from Sa Pa town. A leisurely walk through the old village offers an overview of the traditional customs and practices of the ethnic Black H'mong minority. Stop by a stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station, constructed by the French during the colonial era in Viet Nam. Get back to Sapa by Car. In the evening transfer to Lao Cai station for night train back to Hanoi.

Day 6:       Hanoi  (B)

On arrival to Hanoi, transfer to Hotel for rest. Enjoy your free day in Hanoi and explore the city by your own style.

Day 7: Hanoi  - Halong  (B/L/D)       

After breakfast you will  join Shuttle bus from Cruise Service and drive to Ha Long Bay for around 3 hours, then Embark on cruise followed by cruise briefing.In the afternoon enjoy a delectable lunch as cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island … then we  visit Amazing Cave(Sung Sot Cave) and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay. After that it will be free time for going swimming, snap photos or just relax until dinner is served. Overnight on cruise

Day 8: Halong – Hanoi  (B/Bruch)            

Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt before we enjoy breakfast at sunrise. Cruise to Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner, and then head back to the Harbor .Transfer back by Shuttle bus from Cruise Service to Hanoi. Overnight in Ha Noi

***Note:  Cruising program may change based on different cruise companies

Day 9: Hanoi – Hue (B)   

Free time until tranfer  without Guide to the airport for flight to Hue. The name means harmony.Reflects the graceful city in the Perfume River, dreaming in the shadow of old palaces and other imperial buildings. A UNESCO World Heritage Hue attracts with its famous citadel, palaces, temples and the imperial tombs, which show off a great and fascinating past. After that we proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel of Nguyen Dynasty. It is located on the north bank of the river, with an area of 500 ha. After that is a short exploring at Thien Mu Pagoda. Check in hotel. Overnight in Hue. 

Day 10: Hue – City Tour (B)          

After breakfast, we take time visiting Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Tomb, one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. Then we take a look at the lifestyle of local people through Dong Ba market. Transfer back to Hotel for your own time.

Day 11: Hue – Danang – Hoi An (B)          

After breakfast, we do check-out and transfer to Danang City. On the way to Da Nang city,  we can pass by a beautiful Hai Van Mountain Pass. En route a break at the charming Lang Co beach. Then visit Cham museum in Da Nang - it was founded in 1915 and has become the main museum in Vietnam where exhibits the finest Champa sculpture collection in the world. After that , we keep going ahead to Hoi An Ancient Town, an important trading port in the 17th and 18 Century. With the architecture and relaxing lifestyle, which have changed little over the years, you will be impressed by a charming little town. You will see some old ancient houses and temples, French colonial mansions, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market in town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 12:     Hoi An relax  (B)

Free day on leisure

Day 13: Hoi An – Danang – Hochiminh (B)          

Free relax time until picked up from Hotel and transfer without Guide to the airport for flight to Hochiminh.

On arrival to Hochiminh, our guide will pick you up and bring you into the city drive for visiting Notra Dame Church,  Post office , City Hall, the Opera House with the leisure walking on historical Catinat road.

Day 14: Hochiminh  - Cai Be ( Mekong Delta )   (B/L)         

In the morning you leave the business center - Ho Chi Minh City for a magical trip to Cai Be. After leaving the bustle of the city, the landscape changes to lush rice fields. This area is also known as Vietnam's rice bowl. Upon arrival, proceed to board your private boat for a trip to the floating market of Cai Be and visit some traditional handycrafts around. The trip takes about an hour and you can marvel at islands in the middle of the mighty Mekong River. Enjoy delicacies like the elephant ears fish for lunch. Next we will visit a typical orchard and sample delicious exotic fruits. Get back to the pier for the ride back to Hotel.

Day 15: Hochiminh – Phan Thiet (B)          

After breakfast, we do transfer to Phan Thiet with driver only for relaxing on beach. 

Day 16:     Phan Thiet  (B)

Free day on leisure

Day 17:     Phan Thiet – Hochiminh (B)

Transfer back to Saigon with driver only and move directly to Airport for flight home.      

Tour Fare: Based on request

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