Tour summary: HCMC – CU CHI – TAY NINH – MY THO – CAN THO – CHAU DOC – DA LAT – NHA TRANG – DANANG – HOIAN – HUE – HANOI – HA LONG – SAPA

Highlights:
Ho Chi Minh City is the heart and soul of Vietnam. It’s a bustling, dynamic and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter.
Cu Chi tunnels which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War.
Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity.
The sprawling city of My Tho, located on the banks of the Upper Mekong River, is one the closest cities in the mighty Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and can be reached by road in just one hour.
Chau Doc is a district and town in An Giang Province, bordering Cambodia, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The district covers an area of 100 km².
The town is located by the Hâu River (a branch of the Mekong River flowing through Vietnamese territory) and Vinh Te canal. Chau Doc is situated 250 km west of Ho Chi Minh City. It takes about six hours to travel by bus from Ho Chi Minh City
The city of Nha Trang is becoming more popular with the tourists in recent years. Yet, with a population of 300,000, Nha Trang still retains its small town atmosphere. This resort town is well known for its miles of beach and the friendliness of its people. The city is flanked by nearly ten kilometers of prime beach where the water is warm year round.
Dalat – the jewel of the Central Highlands. It is featured by a park-like environment, with lovely temperature 15°-24°C and sunlight all year round, which create numerous waterfalls, pinewood hills, lakes and evergreen forests and gardens
Hoi An is located 30km south of Danang City, and it is the heart of Quang Nam central province. Hoi An attracts tourists thanks to its poetic and picturesque landscapes such as Thuan Tinh islet, Cua Dai beach,Cham island together with traditional handicrafts and famous local specialities
Hue is the capital city of Thua Thien - Hue province, Vietnam. Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. As such, it is well known for its monuments and architecture. Hue originally rose to prominence as the capital of the Nguyen Lords, a feudal dynasty which dominated much of southern Vietnam from the 17th to the 19th century.
Sapa: located at the altitude of 1,600m above the sea level and inhabited by many hill tribes, Sapa enjoys lovely temperature, gorgeous landscapes especially mountainous rice terraces, and colourful tribal cultures. There are various trekking routes around to enjoy those pleasant things. The most popular trek is to Muong Hoa valley, among Y Lin Ho villages of the Black H’mong, the Ta Van village of the Zday people. You can stay overnight at a home stay in Ta Van and continue the trek to Gian Ta Chai village of the Red Dao and Ban Ho village of the Tay group. Another “must see” thing is one of the colorful and interesting markets around Lao Cai which are gathered on certain days by many tribes, including Coc Ly market on Tuesday, Cao Son market on Wednesday, Can Cau and Muong Hum markets on Saturday, Muong Khuong and Bac Ha markets on Sunday.
Ha Long Bay is located in the northeast corner of Viet Nam, 165 km from Ha Noi. Ha Long Bay was recognized as a world heritage site twice by UNESCO, the first time in 1994 for the exceptional and universal value of the landscape and the second time in 2000 for the special value of geology and geomorphology. Being in Halong Bay, you will be overwhelmed by its unique geomorphology of thousands of rock islands of various shapes and sizes and by its irresistible relaxation. You will surely enjoy a pleasant cruise day and night through these rock islands, explore beautiful caves and grottos, savor delicious fresh seafood, relax on the sun deck or refresh in the sea water by swimming or kayaking.
Hanoi: located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake are the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each street named after the trade that used to take place there. Once visiting Hanoi, you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where you can see his well-preserved mummy, one of the most favorite spots of Vietnamese people. It’s a must to walk around in the old quarter to experience its hustle and bustle, the real life of Hanoi. It’s really fun to observe Hanoi people doing exercises around the Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn, take a trishaw(also called cyclo) ride through this chaotic old quarter during the day, and watch a unique water puppet show at night. Hanoi has many beautiful attractions such as the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, the West Lake and Tran Quoc pagoda, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple, the Ethnology museum of 54 ethnic groups, and more. Don’t miss Hanoi.

Tour details:
Day 1: HCMC
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, warmest reception by our representative then transfer to hotel for check-in.
Visit Ben Thanh night market
Overnight in HCMC
Day 2: HCMC CITY TOUR (B)
City tour: visit the Big Market (Cho Lon) and Thien Hau temple, the Reunification Palace (Or Former Presidential Palace), the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the War Remnants museum and the Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy the unique water puppet show.
Overnight in HCMC
Day 3: HCMC – CU CHI – TAY NINH – HCMC (B)
Excursion to the colourful Cao Dai Holy See of Cao Dai religion in Tay Ninh, a combination of 5 religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Catholicism, and Islam) and the impressive Cu Chi tunnels system of the most violent battlefields in the Vietnam War.
Overnight in HCMC
Day 4: HCMC – MY THO – CAN THO (B)
Excursion to My Tho. Visit the colourful Vinh Trang Pagoda. Take a wonderful boat ride on the Mekong River, visiting local houses and workshops of coconut candies, fruit gardens, sampan ride through small canals. Transfer to Can Tho. Check in the hotel
Overnight in Can Tho
DAY 5: CAN THO – CHAU DOC (B)
Early fantastic boat trip on Can Tho River through lively floating markets and scenes of floating life. Transfer to Chau Doc. Enjoy a boat trip in Chau Doc, visit a floating house of fish cages and a Cham village. Visit Sam mountain and impressive temples for the Homeland Goddess.
Overnight in Chau Doc
DAY 6: CHAU DOC – XEO QUYT – HCMC (B)
Transfer to Dong Thap, stop at Xeo Quit, an impressive underwater military base in a beautiful swamp forest, be delighted by lovely boat ride through small canals, beautiful eucalyptus forests and ivies.
After that, transfer back to HCMC and check in the hotel
Overnight in HCMC
Day 7: HCMC – DALAT BY CAR (B)
Transfer to Dalat, visit Pongour waterfall on the way, continue to Dalat, continue to the tourist areas by crossing Tea farm, Coffee farm, Vegetable & Banana farm , and Rubber Plantation, with beautiful green forest.
Take a train to Trai Mat visit Glass pagoda.
Free time for exploring this romantic city at night.
Overnight in Dalat
Day 8: DALAT (B)
Touring around Dalat: visit Liang Biang mountain, Datanla waterfall, take cable car to Tuyen Lam lake and Truc Lam meditation Hall, King Bao Dai’s summer palace, the Valley of Love, impressive XQ embroidery factory, Dalat market.
Overnight in Dalat
Day 9 : DALAT – NHA TRANG (B)
Transfer to Nha Trang via Bi Dup international forest, city tour with a healthy mud bath, Ponagar temple, Long Son pagoda, Dam market.
Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 10 : NHA TRANG CRUISE (B)
Proceed to the harbor, visit the Oceanic Institute. Sail in one of the most beautiful bays on earth, to Mun Island and beach for swimming, snorkeling (excluded), water sports.
Free time for your own
Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 11: NHA TRANG – DANANG – HOI AN (B)
After breakfast, transfer to airport to take the flight to Da Nang.
Arrival in Danang. Transfer to Hoian. Pleasant city walk in Hoian, visit a museum, a Chinese temple, an old Chinese merchant’s house, the famous Japanese pagoda bridge, and many beautiful shops.
Check in the hotel
Free time for your own
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 12: HOIAN – MY SON HOLY PLACE (B)
Excursion to My Son Holy Land, the former Religious capital of the Cham people, World Cultural Heritage Site with the scenic landscapes and mysterious Cham arts and architecture
Check in the hotel
Free time for shopping and relaxation.
Overnight in Hoian.
Day 13: HOI AN – HANDS ON COOKING CLASS (B-L)
Fun day enjoy hands-on cooking class in Hoian: shop at a local market, boat ride to the restaurant, start cooking class and enjoy what you have cooked. Free and Easy.
Overnight in Hoian.
Day 14: HOI AN – HUE (B)
Morning check out the hotel and transfer to Hue, stopping enroute to visit the Marble Mountains, five stone hillocks, once islands, that now rise sharply from the surrounding rice fields. Riddled with caves and shrines, they are said to each represent one of the five elements of the universe. Continue to Hue via Hai Van Pass.
Arrival in Hue, transfer to check in a hotel.
Free time for shopping and relaxation
Overnight in Hue
Day 15: HUE (B)
Full day enjoy Hue’s typical features: peaceful, traditional and beautiful.
Activities: enjoy a lovely boat trip on the Perfume River to the beautiful Thien Mu pagoda, Tu Duc tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb. Take an excellent motorbike trip with drivers to interesting traditional villages and beautiful sceneries around Hue.
Overnight in Hue
Day 16 : HUE – FLIGHT TO HANOI (B)
After breakfast, enjoy city tour Hue: visit Hue Royal Citadel, Dong Ba Market. After that, transfer to Hue airport to take the flight to Hanoi.
Arrival in Ha Noi, transfer to hotel and check in.
Free time for your own.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 17 : HANOI (B)
Full day for exploring the fascinating city of Hanoi where old and new things blend together, Vietnamese, Chinese and French cultures mix together.
Activities: a pleasant walk around the peaceful Ho Chi Minh area, visit HCM Mausoleum, HCM’s stilt house and garden, the One Pillar pagoda. Take another pleasant walk at the beautiful Temple of Literature, Visit the Ethnology Museum. Finally take a fascinating walk through the famous 36 busy streets of the Old Quarter and shopping.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 18: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B-L-D)
Transfer to Halong Bay, a World Natural Heritage site. Check in aboard a deluxe junk and start cruising. Enjoy fabulous seafood, stunning sceneries, and water activities: swimming, kayaking (exclusive), and fishing.
Overnight on aboard
Note: In case of small parties from 2 pax to 6 pax, we will share a junk with other guests. For any parties from 7 pax up, we will charter a junk. More options can be discussed case by case.
Day 19: HALONG BAY – HANOI – LAO CAI BY NIGHT TRAIN (B-L)
Morning continue the cruise along simply gorgeous sceneries including a very delicious lunch on board. Drive back to Hanoi, boarding on the Livitrans or Fanxipan night train  - 4 pax share a deluxe air-conditioning cabin.
Overnight on the train
Note: In case of small parties from 2 pax to 6 pax, we will not send a guide to go on the train with the groups. For any parties from 7 pax up, we will arrange a guide to go on the train with the groups. More options can be discussed case by case.
Day 20: LAO CAI – MOUNTAIN MARKET – SAPA (B)
Morning: early arrival at Lao Cai railway station, then take a scenic drive up the mountains to a colourful mountainous market of hill tribes in Muong Khuong (Sunday) / Coc Ly (Tuesday) / Cao Son (Wednesday) / Bac Ha (Sunday) / Can Cau (Saturday) etc… (depending on which date). Afternoon: drive back to Lao Cai and go on to Sapa.
Overnight in Sapa
Day 21: SAPA (B)
9:00 after breakfast, start a nice trekking day to Y Lin Ho village and Lao Chai village of Black H’mong people and Ta Van village of Giay people. Then transfer back to Sapa by coach.
Overnight in Sapa
Day 22: SAPA – NIGHT TRAIN BACK TO HANOI (B)
Walk to Cat Cat village and waterfall, visit Tram Ton pass, the longest pass in Vietnam (54km), the Silver Waterfall, Ta Phin Village of Red Dao people. Transfer back to Lao Cai to board a Livitrans or Fanxipan night train to Hanoi.
Overnight on train - 4 pax share a deluxe air-conditioning cabin
Day 23 : HANOI (B)
Early morning arrival in Hanoi, go to observe the Hanoi people doing exercises around the Hoan Kiem lake. Free and easy.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 24 : HANOI – DEPARTURE (B)
Morning visit the Ba Dinh Square, Fine Arts museum and transfer to the airport for flight back home
End of tour.

Children policies: applied for children from 5 to 10 yrs old
- Sharing bed with adult: 50% of tour cost
- Extra bed: 75% of tour cost
- Twin sharing: 100% of tour cost
Exchange Rate: 21000 VND/USD
Group price policies:
- 5% discount for any groups from 6 to 10 people
- 10% discount for any groups from 11 people or more
- Special promotion: 5% discount for all groups booking from 1 May to 30 September
All the prices are valid in 2011, subject to change without prior notices
(Except for Christmas from  24 to 26 Dec  2011 and New Year from 31 Dec  to 5 Jan 2012)
   
Hotel selection:

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Tour inclusions:
- Hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast (based on twin sharing), tax and service charge
- All meals indicated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All ground transport on tour with A/C vehicles, motorbike, return train tickets, boats, 2 domestic flights NHA-DAD, HUE-HAN
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and shows
- Visa application on arrival
- Local English, French, Chinese speaking guide (other languages upon request)
- Cooking classes in Hoi An
- Daily cold bottles of water and towels
Tour exclusions:
- International flight tickets to and from Vietnam
- Personal Insurance
- Visa for Vietnam
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, laundry, tips, etc…
- All other accounts not mentioned in the above inclusions.