DAY 1: ARRIVAL
HANOI CITY TOUR , WATER PUPPET SHOW.(D)
Arrival Hanoi,
You will be met on arrival at Hanoi Airport and
transferred to your hotel.
Tonight there will be a welcome diner at
Vietnamese restaurant and enjoy water puppet
show.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B,L)
Full day city tour of Vietnam's capital. Hanoi
is a unique Asian city with tree-lined
boulevards, French colonial architecture,
peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The city
tour includes such sights as Ho Chi Minh's
Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of
Literature, the Lake of the Restored Sword, Fine
Art Museum, Museum of Ethnology, and we then
take a rickshaw ride through the alleys of the
Old Quater. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3: HALONG BAY CRUISES (B,L)
Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi at 08.0am
and depart to Ha Long bay with short break in
Hai Duong city. Arrive in Ha Long. Boat trip
cruising Ha Long Bay( 5 hours ), visiting Thien
Cung and Dau Go caves, floating villages and
beaches. Enjoy lunch with seafood lunch on boat.
Continue boat trip enjoying scenery, take
photos, swimming. Drive back to Hanoi. Overnight
at hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 4: HANOI – EVENING TRAIN TO SAPA(B)
Tonight we board a soft class sleeper train
to Sapa. Victoria Express, 21:30/ 05:00
(+1).Soft class sleeper trains have 4 seats to a
compartment which convert into 4 sleeping bunks
(2 upper/2 lower) for the overnight portion of
the journey. The bunks are provided with sheet,
pillow and blanket, though some people prefer to
bring their own sleeping sheet. Food is
provided on the train but many people prefer to
stock up on snacks of French rolls, cheese and
fruit before departing (advised). Bottled
water, which is widely available in Vietnam,
should be brought for the journey.
DAY 5: SAPA MARKET AND VILLAGES (B,L)
Arrive Laocai station around 6am there will
be a transfer to Sapa, situated at an altitude
of 1,600 meters and 33 km from Lao Cai. Visit
local market where Black H’mong, Red Dzao, Giay
, Phula, Tay minority people come in droves to
buy and sell their local produces and continue
to Sapa. Today we will have pleasant trek into
the scenic rice field and mountains of Sapa ,
there will be ample opportunity to meet with our
friendly people. We then embark on a lovely
hikes through the verdant rice terraces to the
hill tribe villages of Cat Cat and Sinchai
village, home to the H'mong hill tribes
minority peoples. As we walk to the villages
nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet
some of the local minority people on their way
to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity
to share cultural experiences with the families
that live in the area. Overnight at hotel in
Sapa
DAY 6: SAPA ETHINIC
MINORITY – TRAIN BACK TO HANOI(B,L)
Following breakfast we
embark on our five-hour nice trek that will take
us along small paths and trails and through
several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and
Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay minority
people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk
through stunning scenery inhabited by some of
the friendliest people you will meet. Once on
the valley floor you can really appreciate the
wonderful scenery that surrounds you. Stopping
for a picnic lunch on the way, we’ll then take a
visit to their traditional house in Tavan. The
people here, they have become very adept at rice
cultivation and, in marked contrast to the
H’mong, they have a higher living standard as a
result. Return to Sapa by jeep. 06 pm transfer
to Laocai station for the night train back to
Hanoi. Overnight on train with soft bed sleeper
DAY 7: HANOI FLIGHT TO HUE (B,L)
Arrival in Hanoi early in the morning.
Transfer to our hotel for breakfast and then
transfer to airport for the flight to Hue. This
afternoon we explore Imperial Citadel and check
out amazing Dong Ba market. Tonight we stay
overnight at Hue
DAY 8: HUE TOURING,
SCENIC CRUISE(B,L)
Boat cruise on Perfume
River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang and
Tu Duc tomb. In the afternoon drive to visit
the Thanh Toan bridge. The drive takes us
through quaint local villages and scenic rice
field. Over night at hotel in Hue.
Please Note: Observe dress regulation when
visiting the Pagoda. No shorts, singlets, low
necklines or revealing clothing of any kind. It
is a good idea to carry a sarong or baggy
draw-string pants in your day pack that can be
easily donned and removed. Overnight Hue
DAY 9: DRIVE TO DANANG VISIT MARBLE MOUNTAIN
& CHAM MUSEUM (B,L)
This morning we head out on a lovely journey
southbound to Hoi An. Visit to Cham Museum in
Danang, where display finest Cham artefacts,
statues in sandstone, marble stone in the world.
We have a look at a craft village before
arriving in Hoi An. Hoi An is a charming little
township. Between the 17th and 19th centuries
Hoi An was thriving international trading port.
You can spend your time walking around the
historic town, exploring the many Chinese
assembly halls and fascinating ancestral homes,
some of which have been occupied by the same
family for fifteen generations. The riverside
market is always a hive of activity, especially
in the early morning when the day’s catch
arrives. One thing for sure, there is no
shortage of things to do in this town! Overnight
Hoi An.
DAY 10: HOIAN TOURING(B,L)
Whole day to explore charming little
township of Hoian including old quarter,
Japanese bridge and Thubon river. Walking
amongst old streets and lane to visit old houses
dating back to 300 year ago. There are many
things to see and do in Hanoi, one thing we can
be sure you never feel bored while being in this
lovely town.
DAY 11: HOIAN CULINARY DELIGHT,AT LEISURE
(B)
Morning attend the cookery course and study
the art of vietnamese cusine and enjoy lunch.
Afternoon tt leisure to enjoy the prime beach or
shopping to your delights in Hoian most popular
tailor shop.Over night at Hoi an hotel.
DAY 12: FLIGHT TO SAIGON, AFTERNOON CITY TOUR
(B,L)
Transfer to airport for flight VN 321,
08:20//09:30 to HCMC. On arrival you will be
transferred to your hotel. This afternoon: We
will do the city tour of Saigon, whichi include
Presidential palace, War Crime museum, and China
town.
Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
DAY 13: EXURSION TO CUCHI TUNNELS & CAODAI
TEMPLES (B,L)
Breakfast and depart to Tay Ninh , the 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 return
trip we also make stop to explore Cu Chi
Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel
network constructed by Vietnamese fighters
during the long struggle for independence.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
DAY 14: SAIGON
DEPARTURE(B)
Day at leisure until the departure transfer to
airport for your departure flight home.
TRIP INCLUDES:
ü
Accommodation
in twin/double share rooms with air-condition and private
bath room
ü All transportation and transfers
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Meals
as stated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner)
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Tours with English speaking guide
ü
Domestic airfares
Hanoi - Hue; Danang - Saigon
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Domestic
airport tax
ü
Superior berth on Victoria train Hanoi- Lao Cai
- Hanoi
ü
Entrance
fees, boat fees,
.
TRIP EXCLUDES:
ü
International
airfare& airport taxes
ü Travel insurance
ü Visa and visa arrangement
ü
Surcharges for
compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and
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Peak season
surcharges (which will be advised at time of
booking) ,
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Personal expenses
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Tips & gratuities