15 Days Highlights of Vietnam tour
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The 15 Days Highlights of Vietnam tour offers a captivating journey into the hidden beauty and enchantment of Vietnam. Beginning in Hanoi and concluding in Ho Chi Minh City, this adventure encompasses a range of unforgettable experiences, this comprehensive tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Vietnam's diverse landscapes, cultural heritage, and vibrant communities.
Highlight:
- Embark on a cruise through the magnificent Ha Long Bay, hailed as one of the world's new seven wonders of nature.
- Engage in kayaking to explore the bay's intricate surroundings or visit a floating house to gain insight into local life.
- Escape the urban hustle and bustle as you venture to Sapa, home to ethnic minority communities, and marvel at the mesmerizing vistas of cloud-kissed mountaintops.
- Enjoy a leisurely day to explore Hoi An at your own pace, soaking in its tranquil ambiance.
- Discover the cultural significance of the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Immerse yourself in the historical charm of Hue, an ancient city with a rich heritage.
- Cruise through the Mekong Delta and venture into the historic Cu Chi tunnels, delving into Vietnam's wartime history.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Flight ticket from Hanoi to Dong Hoi, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city with 20kg checked in luggage and 7kg hand carry
- English speaking guide and transfer on tour.
- Private airport transfers
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Service charges and government VAT tax.
- Private car from Dong Hoi to Hue with driver only
- Visa stamp fee.
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flight into and out of Vietnam.
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses.
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
- Travel insurance.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Hanoi arrival- Airport transfer- Check in hotel in the center (No meal)
You will be welcomed by a warm driver at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to hotel in Old Quarter. The rest of the day is free on your own and relax at the hotel.
Please note:
– Check in time is 14.00
– Can be arranged early check in with additional cost.
Meals: No
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi- Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
12.30 – 13.00: The voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
15.00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Distance Hanoi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers (~3 hours)
Note: Itinerary/ activities may be changed due to the weather or other reasons.
Please be advised: This is an overnight cruise, so kindly check out of your hotel room. You may leave your large luggage at the hotel lobby or bring it along with you. Additionally, it's recommended to have some Vietnamese Dong cash on hand for potential use during stopovers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Day 3: Ha Long Bay- Hanoi- Recheck in hotel (B, L)
06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
9.30: Crew welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.
15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter
*Due to cruising conditions, slight program modifications may occur due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to guests. While Wi-Fi is available, please note that internet connectivity may be limited due to the geographic characteristics of the bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi- Bus to Sapa- Trekking to Cat Cat Village (B, L)
Having breakfast at the hotel, check out and you can leave your big bags at the hotel lobby. Pick up time for the sleeping bus is 6:30am.
Leave Hanoi for around a 6-hour scenic drive to Sapa, home to the ethnic minority people and famous for its breathtaking views of cloud–woven mountaintops and gaping valleys.
Hanoi – Sapa: 315km/duration: 6 hours. Upon arrival, you will leave your luggage at the hotel and then do trekking to the Cat Cat Village.
A walk down to the South–west of Sapa (around 4km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river.
Return to Sapa by car.
• Trekking level: 4/10
• 7km trekking, 3km driving from Cat Cat back to Sapa.
Transfer to Sapa then spend the rest of that day on your own.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 5: Sapa free and easy- Bus back to Hanoi (B)
Today, you'll have the entire morning to leisurely explore and discover the charming town of Sapa at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll be escorted to the bus station for your return journey to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi at approximately 9:00 PM, you'll check back into the hotel for a comfortable evening stay.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Airport transfer - Fly to Dong Hoi - Check in hotel in Phong Nha (B)
Today, you'll catch a flight to Dong Hoi, where a car will be arranged for your transportation. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to a homestay for an overnight stay. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Phong Nha, located in central Vietnam's Quang Binh Province, is celebrated for its remarkable caves and scenic landscapes, including the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. It's a magnet for adventurers and nature lovers, offering cave tours, hiking, and river cruises amidst its stunning biodiversity.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in a homestay in Phong Nha
Day 7: Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave - Paraside Cave + Private car to Hue - Check in hotel (B, L)
Get pick up and proceed to Phong Nha town on a scenic drive to Paradise Cave. Go on a short buggy ride, then explore the inside of this cave, known for its large stalactites and stalagmites. Eat lunch in a local Vietnamese restaurant, then go on a boat ride. Explore inside Phong Nha Cave.
Next, drive about 45 mins to Paradise Cave. Arrive at Paradise Cave, a limestone cavern that was discovered by a local man in 2005. Travel in a buggy and walk for about 570 meters before you enter the cave to explore the interior.
Relax at a resting site, then step inside Paradise Cave, also called Thiên Đường Cave. Marvel at the spectacular stalactites dangling down from the roof. Finish your visit to the cave, then travel along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and hear more fascinating facts about Vietnamese history along the way.
Ride a boat along the Son River, also called the Lipstick River, from the tourism center and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the journey.
Spend some time inside the cave and appreciate its geological features. Look at some of the famous rock formations as well.
Note: Itinerary may be changed.
After concluding the tour, a private car will be arranged to transport you to Hue, approximately a 4-hour journey. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and have the remainder of the day free to relax and explore at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 8: Check out - Hue city tour - Drop off at hotel in Hoi An (B)
Having Breakfast at the hotel and be ready for the tour
Please check out and bring all luggage with you since you will be dropped off at hotel in Hoi An
10:45 You will visit the Khai Dinh tomb, the tomb had elements of Eastern art mixed with Western
designs.
12:00 Having nice lunch with Hue cuisine and rest at beautiful restaurant
13:00 You will continue visiting Hue imperial city – the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon
Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns …
15: 00 Visiting Thien Mu pagoda associated with culture and history of Hue.
15:45: Return to Da Nang / Hoi An
19:00 We will drop you off in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An free and easy (B)
You have the option to enjoy your time freely, or you may opt for our My Son Holyland excursion at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An
Day 10: Check out - Marble Mountain and Monkey Moutain - Drop off at Da Nang (B, L)
Check out of hotel, have breakfast and be ready for the morning tour.
7:30 – 8:00am: We’ll pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Da Nang city (around 30km).
8:30am: Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention.
You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
9:30 – 10:00am: Discovery the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures – the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (elevator is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the Vietnam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.
Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave . You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations.
11:45am: Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisines.
13:00: We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 11: Free and easy (B)
Free and easy to explore the beach city or you can opt for a guided tour with an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 12: Airport transfer- Fly to Ho Chi Minh City- Check in hotel (B)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel. You will have some free time until our driver transport to the airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh and check in hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure, discovering the most active city in Vietnam.
Note: Check in time is 14:00pm, early check in is subjected to availability and with additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 13: Mekong Delta Full day tour (B, L)
7:30 – 8:00am – 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.
Return to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho is about: 67–68 km/ Duration: ~2 hours. My Tho – Tan Trach: 9–10km/ Duration: ~30 minutes
Kindly note: You should wear comfortable clothes, shoes. Bring poncho if it rains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 14: Cu Chi Tunnel half day tour (B)
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.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
Kindly note: Please be advised that lunch is not included in the itinerary. You will return to the hotel around 3:00 PM, so it is recommended that you have a substantial breakfast to sustain you until your return.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 15: Airport transfer- Ho Chi Minh departure- Trip ends (B)
Today, you will take the flight back home as per your schedule. Please provide us with your departure time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we will arrange a car to the airport for you.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No
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It is a great pleasure to say that above tour you organized was a huge success for our team in every possible way we could imagine. The schedule works out well and the drivers are careful.
All the places you suggested we visit and stay interested us immensely and now we have a lot more culture than before thanks to passionate, knowledgeable guides.