10 DAYS BEAUTY OF VIETNAM

599$

Adult (8-99):

Child (4-7):

Infant (0-4):

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TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1

Hanoi ArrivalShow less -

Get pickup from airport/train station to the hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city's Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Optional Activities ( Not Included)

Hanoi Foodie Tour (Special local food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing | only 26USD)
My Village Show (Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music| from 29USD)

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong Bay - Halong Cruise (B,L,D)Show less -

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7.45-8.30: Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains, visit Titov Island and swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishing on boat with our crews, playing card, karaoke or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky.

Overnight on Halong cruise

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi - Night Train To Sapa (B,L)Show less -

06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

Arrive Hanoi around 16:30 – 17:30, you have free time to have dinner before our guide pick you to the train station: Our guide picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. We will inform you how to do the check in procedure and keep the rest of the ticket when you check out from Lao Cai Railway Station and will let you know how to be picked up at Lao Cai Station to Sapa

Overnight on train to Sapa (sharing soft berth) cabin with A/C

Day 4

Sapa Arrival – Cat Cat Village Trekking (B,L,D)Show less -

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at about 6:00am. Our driver will pick you up and transfer you along the beautiful road to Sapa. After breakfast, you will trek about 6km to come to visit village of the Black H'mong. Visit the waterfall and hydroelectric power station established by the French people in the past, view nice landscapes of green forests and beautiful scenery along the way. Walk back to Sapa town. Have lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon, you will have free time to visit Sapa town, market, church or free visit flower garden in Ham Rong mountain by yourself. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa

Day 5

Lao Chai – Ta Van Village – Night Train To Hanoi (B,L,D)Show less -

After breakfast, we leave the hotel and start trekking down the valley to the Muong Hoa stream and from here to the Black H'mong village - Lao Chai village (Black H'mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa). After that, you will continue your trekking along MuongHoa stream, paddy field to Ta Van village, visit and understand about "Zay" ethnic people. You will see houses of The Zay people which are built of wood and bamboo with a clay floor. You will have picnic lunch at the village when enjoying beautiful sightseeing of paddy fields around. Leaving the villages, you are picked up by car to get back to Sapa. Afternoon, you will have free time till we pick you up to Lao Cai train station.

Note: The trekking to Lao Chai – Tavan is around 12km if you don’t want to do long trek, we will organize private car and tour guide for you at small amount of surcharge.

Overnight on the train back to Hanoi

Day 6

Hanoi Arrival – Free And EasyShow less -

Around 5:30am: Arrive in Hanoi. Your room is ready at 14:00, please let us know in advance if you want to book early check-in. Then have free day for relax or go shopping and discover Hanoi City by yourself.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 7

Hanoi – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)Show less -

You will have a breakfast at the hotel then free and easy till our driver come to transfer you to the airport. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, pick up from the airport to hotel. Then you have free of your own to experience the hustle and bustle of former Saigon and explore some of the city's more interesting sights.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 8

Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Full Day Tour (B,L)Show less -

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Today you will join a trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

7:30 - 8:30: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

17:30: Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9

Cu Chi Tunnels Deluxe Group Half Day Tour (B,L)Show less -

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun

13:00: Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Have light lunch at the restaurant

14:30: Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)Show less -

Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy. Wait until our driver come and transfer you to the airport. Trip ends.

Please contact us if you want to extend your stay or want to visit other places in Vietnam/ Cambodia/ Laos/ Myanmar.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

What's included?

Flight ticket Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo Airway or Jetstar) with baggage allowance is 20 Kg check in and 7 Kg hand carry per person
Train tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai (4-soft berth per cabin with A/C). You may share with other passengers
Private airport transfers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with A/C vehicles
The private pre-approval letter of Vietnam single entry visa or a Vietnam’s best tourist SIM card
Train station transfers in Hanoi and Lao Cai - Sapa
Transportation with A/C vehicles
Local English Speaking Guide
Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Kayaking in Halong Bay
Trekking tour in Sapa
Insurance on-board.
Cooking class onboard
Boat trip as mentioned
All entrance fees as mentioned
Tax and service charges
Deluxe accommodation with A/C

3-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Le Foyer /Hm Boutique Hotel/La Santé Hotel & Spa	Deluxe Room
Halong	Lavender Cruise/Majestic Cruise	Deluxe Room
Hanoi-Sapa	King Express	Deluxe Cabin With A/C
Sapa	My Boutique Hotel Sapa / Sapa Relax Hotel & Spa	Deluxe Room
Ho Chi Minh	Elios Hotel/ Bel Ami Hotel	Senior Superior/Suite City View

4-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Golden Silk Boutique/Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel /Silk Queen Grand Hotel	Deluxe Room/Lotus Deluxe/Deluxe Room
Halong	Renea Cruise/Lavender Elegance Cruise	Deluxe Room
Hanoi-Sapa	Chapa Express Train	Deluxe Cabin With A/C
Sapa	Amazing Sapa / Sapa Highland Resort & Spa	Superior Room
Ho Chi Minh	Millennium Boutique Hotel/Northern Hotel Saigon	Junior Deluxe/ Deluxe

5-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Apricot Hanoi Hotel	Sketch King Room
Halong	Athena Cruise/Margaret Cruise	Suite Ocean View/Deluxe Room With Ocean View
Hanoi-Sapa	Chapa Express	VIP Private Cabin With A/C
Sapa	Sapa Pao Hotel	Deluxe Room
Ho Chi Minh	Majestic Saigon Hotel	Colonial Deluxe Room

What's excluded?

Beverages, International Insurance
Early check-in or late check-out if requested
Return airfares from your country to Vietnam & Visa Arrangements
Tips (not compulsory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions

IMPORTANT INFO

You can start the tour in Hanoi and finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa with the same price
Valid from 1 Sept 2019 to 31 Dec 2020.
Daily departure except block out travel dates from 23 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020 (Tet Holiday in Vietnam)
If you have ten or more adults travelling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc...
Surcharge of $15USD for the 3-star package, $35USD for 4-star package, $60USD for 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner on Halong Cruise on 24 Dec and 31 December 2019/2020
An additional peak season surcharge of 5% if your travel dates fall on Christmas / New Year / Vietnam Public Holidays is payable on the day of your activity or do online payment after making reservation.
Daily tour group size: from 2 to 15pax. Halong cruise group size: from 5 to 40pax (based on different cruise capacity)
Hotel and cruise will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.
Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.
We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation/ want to do private tour/ revise the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.
When you visit any temple, pagoda or shrine, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.

Children Policies

Infants under 2 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Surcharge of $90USD per child for the internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Children from 2 – 4 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is required to pay $130USD per child for the internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (as infant’s price on our website)
Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price (as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.