SIC12-HN18D: Ha Noi - Halong - Sapa - Hue - Danang - Hoian Myson - Nhatrang - Hochiminhcity - Cuchi - TayNinh - Mekong Delta

(18 days/ 17 nights)

Brief itinerary & tour map

Day 01: Arrive in Hanoi city, airport greetings, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full day Ha Noi City Tour. Night train to Lao Cai. O/N on train.
Day 03: Arrive Lao Cai. Trek to Lao Chai Village. O/N at hotel in Sa Pa Town.
Day 04: Visit Cat Cat & Lao Chai Village, back to Lao Cai to take night to Ha Noi. O/N on train.
Day 05: Arrive Ha Noi. Transfer to Ha Long. O/N on board.
Day 06: Back to Ha Noi. Night train to Hue. O/N on train.
Day 07: Arrive Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel. O/N in Hue.
Day 08: Visit Hue. O/N in Hue.
Day 09: Transfer to Hoi An, explore Da Nang & Hoi An. O/N in Hoi An.
Day 10: My Son Holly land. O/N in Hoi An.
Day 11: Take a short flight to Nha Trang. Free time at leisure. O/N in Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang Island tour. O/N in Nha Trang.
Day 13: Flight to Hochiminh. Half day tour. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 14: Take Cao Dai - Cu Chi Tunnel tour. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 15: Mekong Delta tour. O/N in Can Tho.
Day 16: Cai Rang Floating Market, back to Ho Chi Minh. O/N in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 17: Free time at leisure. O/N in Ho Chi Minh
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh city sightseeing & exploration by yourself. Transfer to airport / or departure for next destination

Detail tour program

Day 1: Arrival - Hanoi (D)

Arrive at Noi Bai international airport, welcomed by your local tour guide and driver and being transferred to your hotel in the city center for check in and relax. If the time permits, you will take an orientation tour around the Old Quarter by cyclo before having dinner. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - City Tour (B/ L)

Breakfast at hotel and visit Hanoi with Hochiminh Complex, containing Hochiminh Mausoleum, the Presidence Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and One Pillar pagoda. Continue with the Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university before having lunch at a local reaturant. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple and walking around the Old Quarter explore more about the daily life of the local people. Dinner is arranged by your account and then transfer to the train station for the night train to Sapa ( schedule: 21:00 - 05:00 ). Overnigh at the A/c soft sleeper cabin.

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa (B)

Arrival to Lao Cai station at around 05:00 in the morning. Pick up at Lao Cai Station and then transfer to Sapa. You will have breakfast and shower in hotel before the trip starts. Trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the Tay and Day tribes. Have a picnic lunch on the way then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to TaVan village, which is supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area before returning to Sapa. Dinner on your own arrangement and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 4: Sa Pa – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (B)

Breakfast at hotel. We start the trip after breakfast, heading up to Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Zdao tribe to explore the their original life and have lunch. After lunch you check out and leave your luggage in the hotel then get yourself ready before heading down to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages of Black H'Mong tribe. Enjoy the waterfall in Cat Cat and beautiful scenery along the way. Dinner on guest’s account. Transfer to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi. Overnight on the A/c soft sleeper cabin.

Day 5: Ha Noi – Ha Long (B/L/D)

Arrive Hanoi around 05 : 00 am in the morning. Picked up at the train and transferred to the restaurant for breakfast and then drive to Ha Long. On arrival in Ha Long, board the Huong Hai junk. You will have lunch on board and visit Ha Long Bay with Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave, round over Tuan Chau island , Dog island , Sail island, Ti Top Beach, have dinner on junk, enjoy sunset. Overnight on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

Day 6: Halong - Hanoi - Train To Hue (B/ L)

Have breakfast. Visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain and have lunch on junk. Back to Ha Long wharf to take coach trip back to Ha Noi. Dinner on guest’s account and then transfer to Hanoi railway station for a night train to Hue (soft sleeper).

Day 7: Hue (D)

Pick up at the station and transfer to hotel for relax. Afternoon : visit Dong Ba market, the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, the ruins of the Purple Forbidden City. Enjoy the dinner cruise on the perfume river and the Hue’s folk songs. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 8: Hue (B/ L)

Breakfast at hotel and then take a morning cruise on the PerfumeRiver to visit royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Thien Mu pagoda and mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang to learn more about the history and architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. Free at lsire in the afternoon. Dinner’s on guest’ acoount. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 9: Hue - Danang - Hoian (B)

In the moring, have breakfast at hotel and drive toward Hoi An (about 4 hours) with stopovers on the ways for sightseeing and relax at Lang Co beach, Hai Wan Pass, Marble moutain. Arrive in Hoian ancient town, your will admire the charm of Hoi An which makes it one of the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. Dinner’s on guest’ account. Overnight at your proposed hotel.

Day 10: Hoian (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Myson holy land to learn about Cham Culture and their former strong kingdom in the past. PM : Free time to stroll around the town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Afternoon- Return to Hoi An. Dinner’s on guest’ account. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 11: Hoian - Danang - Nhatrang (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Free for shopping in hoi an. Depart for Danang for a visit of ChamMuseum, home to Vietnam's largest collection of Cham treasures. Transferring to Danang airport for boarding to Nha Trang on flight No VN 337 ( 14 : 10 – 15 : 30 ). Pick up at Cam Ranh airport anf transfer to hotel. Free at leisure and swimming on the beautiful beach of Nhatrnag. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 12: Nhatrang - Island (B/ L)

Breakfast at hotel. Take the morning boat trip to visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium, the off shore islands around Nha Trang with visiting the Hon Mun island. Enjoy your swiiming and beach activities. Lunch at Tam island with fresh seafood. Return to Nha Trang. Dinner on guest’ account. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 13: Nhatrang - Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Cam Ranh airport for boarding the flight to Ho Chi Minh City on flight No 451 ( 8 : 15 – 9 : 30 ). Pick up and transfer to hotel. A sightseeing tour to the ReunificationPalace, 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 Central Post Office. Tour to Chinatown and Tien Hau & Quan Am pagodas. After seeing the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the Vietnam War Museum, we end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale. Dinner on guest ‘s account. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

Day 14 : Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel. Driving westward to Tay Ninh, head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to HCMC. Dinner on guest ‘s account. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

Day 15: Saigon - My Hiep - Sadec - Can Tho - Phong Dien (B)

8:00 Pick up at hotel. Depart for Cao Lanh. On arriving at My Hiep, take the motorised boat to get into the Xeo Quit base - a former Viet Cong base. Enjoy the boat cruise around the swamps and the forest. Lunch. Across the Upper Mekong delta by boat to admire the charm of the river, get to Sadec, visit the Tu Ton flowers garden. Drive to Can Tho. Take the boat at Ninh Kieu Wharl to get into Phong Dien village. Join the cooking with the family. Overnight at your " Vietnamese family " in the village.

Day 16: Phong Dien - Cai Rang (B/ L)

7:00 After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien floating market with the busy sence right at the time. Keep cruising through the small chanels system, visit the rice noodles making viallge. Experience the " monkey Bridge " in the Delta. Visit the second floating market of Cai Rang. Break time for lunch. Return to Hochiminh city. Stop for visit & rest at the Bonsai garden in My Tho. Finish the trip around 17h30pm in HCMC.

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free day in HoChiMinh city.

Day 18 : Ho Chi Minh - Departure (B)

Free until transfering to the airport for departure

Tour price

Tour price (seat-in-coach tour - daily guaranteed departure)

Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars - Currency converter

Seat-in-coach tours: To join with other people on available daily tours. These tours are fixed itinerary and departure time. It is possible to join in even your group of only 1 or 2 people. Customer do not to find other people to form the group. It is our company duty to gather the tourists for each tour. For these tours, you have to share the coach, boat and tour guide with other tourists who come from different nationalities. The number of people of this group is normally less than 20 persons.

Rates are inclusive of:

• Joining boat trip in Halong bay, Perfume river in Hue, Nha Trang islands
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Transportation: share car/bus/mini van
• Train ticket Hanoi <-> Lao Cai (6th berths/cabin with A/C)
• English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
• Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

Description of service in details

Rates are not inclusive of:

• Airfare Hanoi - Hue ($.45/one way/per pax) & Danang - Nha Trang ($.85/one way/ per pax); Nha Trang - HCMc ($.60/one way/ per pax).

• Visa fee - visa to Vietnam (details...)

• Optional tours
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
• Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion

Private price: (This is the sample tour, you may go with all details above or we can modify to fix your way of travel)

Rates are inclusive of:

• Joining boat trip in Halong bay. Private boat in Perfume river, Nha Trang islands
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Transportation: private car/bus/mini van
• Train ticket Hanoi <-> Lao Cai (4th berths/cabin with A/C)
• English- speaking guide (other languages are available upon request).
• Sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

Description of service in details

Rates are not inclusive of:

• Airfare Hanoi - Hue ($.45/one way/per pax) & Danang - Nha Trang ($.85/one way/ per pax); Nha Trang - HCMc ($.60/one way/ per pax).

• Visa fee - visa to Vietnam (details...)

• Optional tours
• Tips for tour guide, driver
• Travel insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc
• Others which are not mentioned in the inclusion

Tour policy for children (Do not apply for air ticket):

• Child under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge
• Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 75% of package cost
• Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 90% of package cost

• Child 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost.

• Booking procedure & book this tour
• If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure to Vietnam, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (details...)
• Brief introduce about destinations: Hanoi - Halong - Sapa - Hue - Danang - Hoian - Myson - Nhatrang - Hochiminhcity - Cuchi - TayNinh - Mekong Delta
• As indicated: A/C= Air-conditioning, O/N= Overnight, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• Itinerary is subject to change depending on flights, road condition and room availability
• Rates are subjected to changed without prior notice.

Accommodations offers in this trip (The hotel may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment)

All’s for your satisfaction!