Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City / Cu Chi Tunnels / Vung Tau
Day 3: Vung Tau / Ho Chi Minh City
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure


Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Upon arrival Tan San Nhat Airport, our guide will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Free at own leisure.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Vung Tau (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels (75 km) northwest of HCMC, network of tunnels dug during the Vietnam War guerillas, with e level and stretching more than 200km. Experience the environment where guerrillas lived and fought underground by climbing the narrow passage along. Above ground lies the wreckage of American helicopters end task. After lunch, depart for Vung Tau, a well-known coastal resort 125 km southeast of HCMC. Upon arrival, visit to the Tian Hou Temple of Five Races, the whale temple. In the evening, enjoy the freshest seafood in a local restaurant and a round cape drive along the seaside with sightseeing by dawn. Overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 3: Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the local Temple, the Jesus Mountain, which overlooks the Peninsula wand Pacific Ocean. After lunch, return to HCMC and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and City Hall. Visit the Tian Hau Pagoda in the bustling Chinatown. Visit the Lacquer ware factory expert in Arts and Crafts of picture, furniture with Lacquer and other special food of Vietnam. Then you will transfer to Ben Thanh Market – is a biggest market and shopping spree in HCMC. In the evening, enjoy the Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
After breakfast, free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for the flight back your destination.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City / Cu Chi Tunnels / Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City / My Tho
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City Departure


Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Upon arrival Tan San Nhat Airport, our guide will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Free at own leisure.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels (75 km) northwest of HCMC, network of tunnels dug during the Vietnam War guerillas, with e level and stretching more than 200km. Experience the environment where guerrillas lived and fought underground by climbing the narrow passage along. Above ground lies the wreckage of American helicopters end task. After lunch, return to HCMC and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, City Hall and War Museum. Visit the Lacquer ware factory expert in Arts and Crafts of picture, furniture with Lacquer and other special food of Vietnam. Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho (Breakfas, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, have a full day trip to the watery world of Mekong Delta. Cruising across the Mekong River to visit Orchard, experience an atmosphere of a small paradise and enjoy tasting in season tropical fruits and bee’s honey. Lunch at the local garden restaurant with fried elephan’s ear fish of local specialty food. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is the oldest and nicest pagoda in the area before returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Tian Hau Pagoda in the bustling Chinatown. Then you will transfer to Ben Thanh Market – is a biggest market and shopping spree in HCMC. In the evening, enjoy the Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
After breakfast, free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for the flight back your destination.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City / Dalat
Day 2: Dalat / Nha Trang
Day 3: Nha Trang
Day 4: Nha Trang / Phan Thiet
Day 5: Phan Thiet / Ho Chi Minh City


Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY / DALAT
Depart from your hotel in the morning and drive to the cool hill station of Dalat (300 km). On the way, stop in Bao Loc and visit a tea and coffee processing plant and Pongour Waterfall. Arrive in Dalat in the afternoon and visit the local market. Lunch en route in a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 2: DALAT / NHA TRANG
After breakfast, explore some of Dalat’s attractions, history, culture and unique architecture. View some of Dalats spectacular landscapes and visit sites such as the Old Railway Station which was built during French colonial times and take a ride in the old diesel train to Trai Mat village and visit the historic Linh Phuoc pagoda and Emperor Bao Dai’s villa. Proceed to Nha Trang (250 km), Vietnam’s premier beach resort. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 3: NHA TRANG
After breakfast, drive to the port of Cau Da and take a boat to visits some islands. Lunch in a local restaurant and in the afternoon visit Hon Chong Rocks, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda and Xom Moi Market. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 4: NHA TRANG / PHAN THIET
After breakfast, drive to Phan Thiet (250 km). On the way, stop at the Poklong Garai Cham Temple. On arrival visit the country’s largest sand dunes and the fishing hamlet of Mui Ne. The rest of the day is free at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Day 5: PHAN THIET / HO CHI MINH CITY
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning at leisure. At around 14h00 drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of our services.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Be / Vinh Long / Can Tho
Day 2: Can Tho / My Tho / Ho Chi Minh City


Day 1 HO CHI MINH CITY / CAI BE / VINH LONG / CAN THO

In the morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City and drive to Cai Be, in the heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival, board a sampan for a trip on the Mekong River and its myriad canals to Vinh Long. Visit an old colonial house, a rice popcorn factory and taste local delicacies for lunch. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Can Tho, the largest town in the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 2 CAN THO / MY THO / HO CHI MINH CITY
After breakfast, board a sampan to visit Cai Rang floating market and a fruit garden (Ba Cong) and then ride on a “xe loi” (motor cyclo) from Chap Phap Bridge to Binh Thuy Ancient House dating back over 100 years. Observe the delta’s rural life and enjoy the beautiful vegetation along the riverbanks. Discover Can Tho’s market and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Be / Vinh Long / Can Tho
Day 2: Can Tho / Cai Rang / Chau Doc
Day 3: Chau Doc / Ho Chi Minh City


Day 1 HO CHI MINH CITY / CAI BE / VINH LONG / CAN THO

In the morning, depart Ho Chi Minh City and drive to Cai Be, in the heart of the Mekong Delta. On arrival board a sampan for a trip on the Mekong River and its myriad canals to Vinh Long. Visit an old colonial house, a rice popcorn factory and taste local delicacies for lunch. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Can Tho, the largest town in the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.


Day 2 CAN THO / CAI RANG / CHAU DOC

After breakfast, board a sampan to visit Cai Rang floating market and a fruit garden (Ba Cong) and then ride on a “xe loi” (motor cyclo) from Chap Phap Bridge to Binh Thuy Ancient House. Observe the rural life and enjoy the beautiful vegetation along the riverbanks. In the afternoon, drive to Chau Doc, near the Cambodian border. On arrival, visit Sam Mountain, a popular pilgrimage site with a host of Chinese, Cham and Khmer temples before checking into your hotel. Overnight in Chau Doc.

Day 3 CHAU DOC / HO CHI MINH CITY

After breakfast, travel through a fascinating floating village where fish are bred in their natural environment and learn more about Cham culture as you visit one of their villages and its mosque. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by road via Cao Lanh. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival - night train to Sapa
Day 2: Sapa
Day 3: Sapa / Sin Chai / Ta Van
Day 4: Sapa / Coc Ly Market / Hanoi - night train
Day 5: Hanoi / Halong
Day 6: Halong / Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi / Departure


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Night train to Sapa
Upon arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to city center. Free at own leisure. Transfer to the train station to Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province. Sapa – 380 lm northwest of Hanoi, among the Hoang Lien Mountains in Lao Cai Province, near the border with China. 1650 meters above sea level, famous for its pristine environment, unparalleled scenery and cold climate. Sapa is home to more than 30 colorful hill tribes and Vietnam. Tonight, you will be traveling on train with sleeping berth journeying to Lao Cai, Sapa.


Day 2: Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival Lao Cai Province at 06:00. Enjoy the breakfast at local restaurant. From Lao Cai the road winds up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic group. There are many photos opportunities along the way. Transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon visit some of nearby hill tribe villages Cat Cat. Dinner at local restaurant in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Sin Chai – Ta Van (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, a morning walking tour of Sapa visits the local colourful market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicraft. Today is the summit day as you trek more up to the village’s especially to see the colorful Dzao hill tribe. Maybe your bodies’ feels a bit busted but while you’re resting your feet, we will have a little picnic lunch celebrating by stream and simply enjoy life. It is time to enjoy the air and the nocturnal sounds of nature. Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 4: Sapa – Coc Ly Market - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast. Rise up as early as 6:00 am to visit the Coc Ly market. This is the best time to visit this huge market with its entire colorful ethnic people like Lao, Lu, Black Dzao and Blue H’mong minorities. Not only that, the outstanding and amazing red H’mong, Tay, Dzay will be seen here as well. It is time for you to enjoy on your own leisure. Transfers you back to Lao Cai to take train back to Hanoi. Dinner at Lao Cai restaurant.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival Hanoi in the morning. Breakfast at local restaurant. Enjoy the morning city tour to explore most of the city’s attractions comprising Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, Ho Chi Minh’s museum and One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of literature. After lunch, depart to Halong Bay. Arrival Halong, check in hotel, the rest of day is at your own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. Explore Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island and many beautiful landscape in Halong Bay. You will stop to enjoy the freshest seafood lunch on board. Arrive Halong wharf at 11:00 then return to Hanoi with stopovers at But Thap Pagoda, Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. Arrival Hanoi, visit Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy the Water Pupet show – a theatrical genre reflecting the agriculture civilization of thousand years ago, then enjoy 1 hours Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarter.

Day 7: Hanoi – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for flight back to your destination.

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival - night train to Sapa
Day 2: Sapa
Day 3: Sapa / Sin Chai / Ta Van / Hanoi - night train
Day 4: Hanoi / Halong
Day 5: Halong / Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi / Departure


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Night train to Sapa
Upon arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to city center. Free at own leisure. Transfer to the train station to Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province. Sapa – 380 lm northwest of Hanoi, among the Hoang Lien Mountains in Lao Cai Province, near the border with China. 1650 meters above sea level, famous for its pristine environment, unparalleled scenery and cold climate. Sapa is home to more than 30 colorful hill tribes and Vietnam. Tonight, you will be traveling on train with sleeping berth journeying to Lao Cai, Sapa.


Day 2: Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival Lao Cai Province at 06:00. Enjoy the breakfast at local restaurant. From Lao Cai the road winds up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam’s most colorful ethnic group. There are many photos opportunities along the way. Transfer to hotel for check in. In the afternoon visit some of nearby hill tribe villages Cat Cat. Dinner at local restaurant in Sapa.


Day 3: Sapa – Sin Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, a morning walking tour of Sapa visits the local colourful market where Red Dao, Black H’mong and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their embroidery, silverware and handicraft. Today is the summit day as you trek more up to the village’s especially to see the colorful Dzao hill tribe. Maybe your bodies’ feels a bit busted but while you’re resting your feet, we will have a little picnic lunch celebrating by stream and simply enjoy life. It is time to enjoy the air and the nocturnal sounds of nature. Transfers you back to Lao Cai to take train back to Hanoi. Dinner at Lao Cai restaurant.


Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival Hanoi in the morning. Breakfast at local restaurant. Enjoy the morning city tour to explore most of the city’s attractions comprising Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, Ho Chi Minh’s museum and One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of literature. After lunch, depart to Halong Bay. Arrival Halong, check in hotel, the rest of day is at your own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant.


Day 5: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. Explore Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island and many beautiful landscape in Halong Bay. You will stop to enjoy the freshest seafood lunch on board. Arrive Halong wharf at 11:00 then return to Hanoi with stopovers at But Thap Pagoda, Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. Arrival Hanoi, visit Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy the Water Pupet show – a theatrical genre reflecting the agriculture civilization of thousand years ago, then enjoy 1 hours Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarter.


Day 6: Hanoi – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for flight back to your destination.

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi / Halong Bay
Day 3: Halong / Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi / Tam Coc / Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi Departure


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Upon arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at own leisure.


Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy the morning city tour to explore most of the city’s attractions comprising Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, Ho Chi Minh’s museum and One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of literature. After lunch, depart to Halong Bay. Arrival Halong, check in hotel, the rest of day is at your own leisure. Dinner at local restaurant.


Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Breakfast at hotel. Board a private boat for a cruise in Halong Bay, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1994. Explore Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island and many beautiful landscape in Halong Bay. You will stop to enjoy the freshest seafood lunch on board. Arrive Halong wharf at 11:00 then return to Hanoi with stopovers at But Thap Pagoda, Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. Arrival Hanoi, visit Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy the Water Pupet show – a theatrical genre reflecting the agriculture civilization of thousand years ago, then enjoy 1 hours Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarter.

Day 4: Hanoi – Tam Coc – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to Tam Coc. Enjoy the limestone karsts and rolling green fields that gave the are the nickname Halong Bay of the rice paddies and climb aboard a tiny boat for a peaceful cruise up the river. Return to Hanoi.


Day 5: Hanoi – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for flight back to your destination.

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi / Halong Bay - overnight on junk
Day 3: Halong Bay / Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi Departure


Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival in Noi Bai Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel for check in. Free at own leisure.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, heading to Halong Bay, that was registered at the World Heritage by UNESCO since 1994. Cruising on a traditional junk and visit Ha Long Bay through the wonderful sceneries such as Dau Go Cave, Thien Cung Grotto, Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island and much more beautiful landscapes of Halong Bay.. Lunch with a variety of seafood. Diner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast with cake, coffee, tea or milk on cruise. Morning cruises to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise island, visit Luon Cave by small bamboo boat. You will stop to enjoy the freshest seafood lunch on board. Arrive Halong wharf at 11:00 then return to Hanoi with stopovers at But Thap Pagoda, Ceramic and Hand Embroidery Workshop en route. Arrival Hanoi, visit Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Enjoy the Water Pupet show – a theatrical genre reflecting the agriculture civilization of thousand years ago, then enjoy 1 hours Cyclo tour around Hanoi old quarter.


Day 4: Hanoi – Departure

Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure till the time transfer to airport for flight back to your destination.

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi / Halong Bay
Day 03: Halong Bay / Hanoi
Day 04: Hanoi / Lao Cai - night train
Day 05: Lao Cai / Sapa
Day 06: Sapa / Bac Ha
Day 07: Bac Ha / Ha Giang
Day 08: Ha Giang / Dong Van
Day 09: Dong Van / Cao Bang
Day 10: Cao Bang / Ba Be National Park
Day 11: Ba Be National Park
Day 12: Ba Be National Park / Hanoi
Day 13: Hanoi Departure


DAY 1: ARRIVE HANOI

Arrival in the administrative and political capital of Vietnam, located on the Red River Delta. Orientation tour: Hoan Kiem Lake, or Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Pagoda the (The Temple of the Jade Mountain), dedicated to the genius of letters, which stands on an island in the middle of the lake. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda built in the 6th, the temple dedicated to Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Vu genius. Lunch. Check-in at hotel. Water Puppet show. Dinner.


DAY 2: HANOI / HALONG BAY

Departure by road to Halong registered with world heritage by Unesco since 1994. Take a cruise through the idyllic bay on the emerald waters. Lunch on board with seafood. Cruise in one of the most beautiful bays in the world including a stop at the beautiful cave of Surprise. Night aboard a junk.


DAY 3: HALONG BAY / HANOI

Landing around noon and return to Hanoi. On the way, visit the most beautiful pagoda in Vietnam, But Thap pagoda. Arrive in Ha Noi. Dinner and overnight.


DAY 4: HANOI / LAO CAI
Visit the house on stilts of Uncle Ho, the One Pillar Pagoda. Then the old French Concession: Avenue de l'Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts. Visit the Museum of Ethnography (objects of everyday life of the 54 ethnic groups). Departure by night train to Lao Cai.


DAY 5: LAO CAI / SA PA
Early arrival and departure to Lao Cai to Sa Pa by minibus through a mountain road.Upon arrival, visit the market and visit the villages of Ta Van (where you can see petroglyphs) and Lao Chai. My stop in the village of Red Dao Tra populated. Walk and met with families who live in wooden houses.


DAY 6: SAPA / BAC HA

Drive to Bac Ha, dotted with villages mainly inhabited by Kinh. Then the market mountain. Back to Bac Ha and visit the village of Ban Pho.


DAY 7: BAC HA / HA GIANG
Visit Bac Ha Sunday market. Drive to Ha Giang, majestic natural setting, with traditional cultural activities. Viet ethnic groups live here with Tay, Hmong, lolo, Dao, Chinese. Many stops will have on the way for photos.


DAY 8: HA GIANG / DONG VAN

Drive to Dong Van. Visit Hmong villages along the road.


DAY 9: DONG VAN / CAO BANG

Visit Van Dong: the old district of Dong Van, composed of old mud house mixed with straw, the beautiful market in Dong Van. Proceed to Meo Vac, taking the beautiful and spectacular Ma Pi Leng Pass, World geological heritage recognized by UNESCO in November 2010. (Geological Park of Dong Van Plateau). Road to Cao Bang, small town in a beautiful setting.


DAY 10: CAO BANG / NATIONAL PARK, BA BE

Mountain road where you can explore the worlds of Tay, Nung, Hmong and Dao. Ba Be Lake "the Three Lakes" home to the Tay, Nung, Dao and Thai mostly in their houses on stilts. Embarking on small boats to visit the village of Pac Ngoi.


DAY 11: THE BA BE NATIONAL PARK
Continuation isits BaBe Lake


DAY 12: THE NATIONAL PARK OF BA BE / HANOI
Undulating road from where we see the last villages dai houses on stilts wearing a huge thatched roof. Passage through Thai Nguyen and visit the cultural museum of Ethnics of Vietnam. Arriving at night in Hanoi.


DAY 13: HANOI / DEPART
End visits Hanoi visit the Temple of Literature built in the 11th century, the first university of Vietnam. Rickshaw ride in old neighborhoods. Lunch. Free time. Transfer to the airport and fly to depart.

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Day 1: Hanoi / Perfume Pagoda / Hoa Binh
Day 2: Hoa Binh / Mai Chau / Ninh Binh
Day 3: Ninh Binh / Hoa Lu / Hanoi


Day 1: HANOI / PERFUME PAGODA / HOA BINH

Pick up at your hotel and depart to the Perfume Pagoda, a complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines, approximately 70 km southwest of Hanoi. On arrival, take a sampan for a trip along the gentle Yen River to reach Thien Tru Pagoda. Along the way, stop at Den Trinh Temple and visit pagodas. Enjoy a picnic box for lunch and in the afternoon join a two-hour walking tour and explore Giai Oan Pagoda and Huong Tich Cave. Continue to Hoa Binh. Overnight in Hoa Binh.


Day 2 : HOA BINH / MAI CHAU / NINH BINH

After breakfast, drive to the Thai minority village of Mai Chau. On the way, stop and visit a Muong minority village and learn about the traditional life of the local people. Lunch in Mai Chau and in the afternoon, continue the trip to Ninh Binh via National road 12A. Overnight in Ninh Binh.


Day 3: NINH BINH / HOA LU / HANOI

After breakfast, cycle through the traditional village to Bich Dong Pagoda and then continue to Thung Nang pier. Board a small sampan for a spectacular 2-hour journey through numerous waterways and beautiful rural landscape of limestone cliffs and rice paddies and visit one cave. Return and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit temples from the early Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh dynasties before returning to Hanoi late in the afternoon. End of our services.

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Day 1: Hanoi / Hoa Binh / Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau / Hoa Lu / Ninh Binh
Day 3: Ninh Binh / Phat Diem Cathedral / Hai Phong
Day 4: Hai Phong / Halong / Hanoi


Day 1: HANOI / HOA BINH / MAI CHAU

Pick up at your hotel and drive to the Thai minority village of Mai Chau via Hoa Binh in the heart of Tonkin. On the way, stop at Song Da reservoir and then visit Muong and Dao minority villages to learn about their traditional way of life. Lunch in Hoa Binh, before continuing to the minority village of Mai Chau. Dinner in Mai Chau. Overnight in a traditional stilt house.

Day 2 : MAI CHAU / HOA LU / NINH BINH

After breakfast, drive to Ninh Binh via National road 12A. Check into your hotel and then visit temples dating from the Dinh and Le dynasties. Take a local lunch before going to Thung Nang by bicycle or buffalo cart and boarding a small sampan for a spectacular trip through numerous waterways and beautiful rural landscape of limestone cliffs and paddy fields. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 3: NINH BINH / PHAT DIEM / HAI PHONG

After breakfast, drive to the village of Kim Son and visit Phat Diem’s cathedral. On the way, stop to admire the beautiful scenery and take pictures, then drive back to Ninh Binh. Lunch in a local restaurant and then continue to Hai Phong, Vietnam’s most important seaport. On the way, visit the Keo pagoda near Nam Dinh and on arrival, enjoy a city tour of Hai Phong. Overnight in Hai Phong.

Day 4: HAI PHONG / HALONG / HANOI

After breakfast, drive to Ha Long Bay. On arrival, board a private boat for a 5-hour cruise through mystical Ha Long Bay to admire one of the natural marvels of Vietnam. Visit islets, lagoons and caves and weather permitting, enjoy a swim in the clear waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. A delightful seafood lunch will be served on board. Return to Hanoi in the middle of the afternoon and proceed to your hotel. End of our services.

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Day 1: Hanoi / Lang Son / Cao Bang
Day 2: Cao Bang / Ban Gioc Waterfalls
Day 3: Cao Bang / Ba Be Lake
Day 4: Ba Be Lake / Hanoi


Day 1 HANOI / LANG SON / CAO BANG

Pick up at your hotel and drive to Lang Son. On the way, visit the small village of Dong Mo, then Tam Thanh and Nhi Thanh grottoes. In the afternoon, continue by road to reach Cao Bang via That Khe and Dong Khe. Stop on the way to visit Dong Dang market as well as Nung and Tay minority villages. Lunch en route. Overnight in Cao Bang.


Day 2 CAO BANG / BAN GIOC WATERFALLS

After breakfast, drive to a local minority market (normally on weekends or every 5-10-20th day of lunar calendar) and the beautiful 800-meter long grottoes of Nguom Ngao before arriving at the famous Ban Gioc Waterfalls that marks the border between Vietnam and China. Take a picnic lunch at the waterfalls. Return to Cao Bang in the afternoon, stopping along the way to visit the 100 year old forging village of Phuc Sen. Overnight in Cao Bang.


Day 3 CAO BANG / BA BE

After breakfast, drive to Ba Be. Lunch on arrival then take a small boat on the lake through Nang River until Dau Dang Waterfalls. Discover the National Park and visit the Tay village of Polu. Check into your hotel. Overnight in Ba Be.


Day 4 BA BE / HANOI

After breakfast, drive through the well protected Ba Be National Park to the Tay Village of Pac Ngoi. Continue by road back to Hanoi. On the way, stop to visit the ethnic minority villages. Lunch en route. Arrive in Hanoi by the end of the afternoon and check-in to your hotel.

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Day 1: Hanoi / Lao Cai - night train
Day 2: Lao Cai / Sapa
Day 3: Sapa / Lao Cai / Hanoi - night train
Day 4: Hanoi arrival


Day 1: HANOI / LAO CAI - night train

Pick up at your hotel and move to the railway station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (Departure: 21h15 on the local train. Note that Victoria train depart at 21h55). Overnight on board.


Day 2: LAO CAI / SAPA

Arrive at Lao Cai station in the early morning and drive by winding road to Sapa (1 hour). Sapa is home to numerous colorful hill tribes (Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, Red Dao) and to Vietnam’s highest peak Mount Fansipan. Breakfast on arrival just after check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Thac Bac waterfalls and climb up the Ham Rong Mountain with its orchid garden and beautiful panoramic views of Sapa. Return to Sapa town and visit its local market. Overnight in Sapa.


Day 3: SAPA / LAO CAI / HANOI - night train

After breakfast, spend a full day in Sapa’s surroundings countryside involving light trekking to explore scenic villages. The journey begins from Sapa by car to Lao Chai village, a Black Hmong settlement. From here, you can walk to Ta Van village where the Day (pronounced Zay) minority lives and have a rest and enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch, the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao minority village. After taking a well-earned rest near a waterfall, you will climb uphill to a road where the car is waiting to bring you back to Sapa. Depart to Lao Cai for the overnight local train to Hanoi leaving at 20h15 (Note that Victoria train depart at 21h05). Overnight on the train.


Day 4: HANOI ARRIVAL

Arrive in Hanoi at around 4h30 (local train) or 5h30 (Victoria train).

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Day 1: Hanoi / Lao Cai - night train
Day 2: Lao Cai / Sapa
Day 3: Sapa trekking
Day 4: Sapa / Lao Cai / Hanoi - night train
Day 5: Hanoi arrival


Day 1: HANOI / LAO CAI - night train

Pick up at your hotel at around 20h30 and transfer to the railway station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (Departure: 21h15 on the local train. Note that Victoria train depart at 21h55). Overnight on board.


Day 2 : LAO CAI / SAPA

Arrive at Lao Cai station early in the morning and then drive to Sapa (1 hour), home to over 30 colourful hill tribes (including Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, Red Dao) and to Vietnam’s highest peak: Mount Fansipan. Breakfast on arrival just after check-in. In the afternoon, explore Sapa town and its local market as well as Thac Bac Waterfalls. Overnight in Sapa.


Day 3: SAPA (light trekking)

Breakfast at the hotel. A full day discovering the minority villages located in the Sapa Valley. Depart by road to Lao Chai and then trek (2 km) through rice fields to visit a traditional Black H’Mong house before continuing your walk (2 km) to the Day village of Ta Van. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and then walk through a bamboo forest until you reach Giangtachai, a Red Dao village. This part of the trek is fascinating on a number of levels as you will encounter beautiful landscapes and find out more about the colourful Red Dao tribe with their unique style of dress and interesting tradition. Your driver will be waiting for you at Giangtachai village to bring you back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.


Day 4: SAPA / LAO CAI / HANOI - night train

and its surroundings (minority market) After breakfast at the hotel, you check out. You will then have an excursion to one of the charming minority markets in the region (depending on which day of the week it is). Market days: Tuesday: Coc Ly Market where you will meet the ethnic minorities from H’Mong Flower, Lachi, Nung and Fula. After visiting the market, take a trip on the Clear River before returning to Lao Cai.

Saturday: Can Cau Market is located in one of the valleys around Sapa. To reach the market, follow a spectacular road with beautiful scenery. This market is the weekly meeting point for Flower H’Mong, Fula, and Black H’Mong. This is one the most authentic markets in the region. After the market, visit some nearby villages before returning slowly to Lao Cai.

Sunday: Muong Khuong or Bac Ha Markets : the busiest market of the region where one can meet the H’Mong, Fula, Dao and other ethnic minorities who come to exchange their goods and gossips from their own community. After a local lunch, drive to Lao Cai for the overnight local train to Hanoi leaving at 20h15 (Note that Victoria train depart at 21h05). Overnight on the train. Option: After visiting the market, return to Hanoi by road (360km=7h) along the Red River. On the way, we could stop to visit some minority villages. Arrive in Hanoi early in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.


Day 5: HANOI

Arrive in Hanoi at around 4h30 (local train) or 5h30 (Victoria train) and proceed to your hotel. Option: Day use room in Hanoi upon arrival. End of our services.

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Sapa, Lao Cai

Day 1: Hanoi / Lao Cai - night train
Day 2: Lao Cai / Sapa
Day 3: Sapa
Day 4: Sapa / Tam Duong / Phong Tho
Day 5: Phong Tho / Lai Chau / Dien Bien Phu
Day 6: Dien Bien Phu
Day 7: Dien Bien Phu / Hanoi


Day 1: HANOI / LAO CAI - night train

Pick up at your hotel and depart for the railway station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (Departure: 21h15 on the local train. Note that Victoria train depart at 21h55). Overnight on board.


Day 2: LAO CAI / SAPA

Arrive at Lao Cai station early in the morning then proceed to Sapa (1 hour), home to over 30 colourful hill tribes (including Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, Red Dao) and to Vietnam’s highest peak: Mount Fansipan. After breakfast at the hotel, departure for a full day discovery of minority villages located in the Sapa Valley. Visit Lao Chai and walk about 2 km through rice fields to see a traditional Black H’Mong house before continuing your walk (2km) to the Giay village of Ta Van. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and then walk through a bamboo forest till you reach Giangtachai, a Red Dao village with their unique style of dress and interesting traditions. The vehicle will be waiting for you at Giangtachai village to drive you back to the hotel. Overnight in Sapa.


Day 3: SAPA and its surroundings < minority market>

After breakfast at the hotel, you check out. Then, have an excursion to one of the charming minority markets in the region (depending on which day of the week it is). Market days: - Tuesday: Coc Ly Market where you will meet the ethnic minorities from H’Mong Flower, Lachi, Nung and Fula. After visiting the market, take a trip on the Clear River before returning to Lao Cai. - Saturday: Can Cau Market is located in one of the valleys around Sapa. To reach the market, follow a spectacular road with beautiful scenery. This market is the weekly meeting point for Flower H’Mong, Fula, and Black H’Mong. This is one the most authentic markets in the region. After the market, visit some nearby villages before returning slowly to Lao Cai. - Sunday: Muong Khuong or Bac Ha Markets : the busiest market of the region where one can meet the H’Mong, Fula, Dao and other ethnic minorities who come to exchange their goods and gossips from their own community. After a local lunch, drive back to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa. Note: depending on the market day, the program of day 2 - 3 - 4 might be interchanged.


Day 4: SAPA / TAM DUONG / PHONG THO

After breakfast, departure to Phong Tho (100 km). On the road, stop to visit the Thac Bac Waterfalls and enjoy the panoramic view of Fansipan from Tram Ton Pass, the highest pass in Vietnam. Then visit the local market of Binh Lu and Minority Villages along the road (Lantens, Lu, etc…). Overnight in Phong Tho.


Day 5: PHONG THO / LAI CHAU / DIEN BIEN PHU

After breakfast drive to Dien Bien Phu (180 km) along the Nam Na Valley. On the way, stop to visit the Tam Duong market (Tuesday only) and visit the hamlets of Red H’mong. Lunch en route Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.


Day 6: DIEN BIEN PHU

After breakfast, drive to Muong Phang. Visit the headquarters of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Drive back to Pa Khoang for a Boat trip on Pa Khuong lake and visit the minority villages (Black Thai). Disembark & drive back to hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Dien Bien Phu Museum (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), A1 Hill, Dien Bien Phu Cemetery, the bunker headquarters of French Commander Colonel Christian de Castries and the Memorial dedicated to French soldiers. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.


Day 7: DIEN BIEN PHU / HANOI

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until your departure to the airport for your flight back to Hanoi. Note: Possibility to continue your trip to Laos via Tay Trang border gate (Vietnam) / Ban Panghok (Laos). End of our services.

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Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City / Buon Ma Thuot
Day 2: Buon Ma Thuot / Lak Lake
Day 3: Lak Lake / Buon Ma Thuot / Pleiku
Day 4: Pleiku / Kontum
Day 5: Kontum / Pleiku / Ho Chi Minh City


Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY / BUON MA THUOT

Pick up at your hotel and depart to Buon Ma Thout along the Ho Chi Minh Trail which forms the border with Cambodia. On the way, stop to visit Drei Sap waterfalls and the Ede village of Tur near Buon Ma Thuot. Overnight in Buon Ma Thuot.


Day 2: BUON MA THUOT / LAK LAKE

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the town’s Ethnology Museum. Transfer to Lak Lake. Enjoy an elephant ride and cross Lak Lake to Mlieng village, home of the Mnong minority. Here you can walk in the village and discover traditional long houses. Overnight in Lak Lake in a traditional long house (community centre).


Day 3: LAK LAKE / BUON MA THUOT / PLEIKU

After breakfast, depart for Pleiku through the Ta Grong Pass and numerous tea and coffee plantations. The contrast between the green of the coffee plantations and the red laterite soil makes for some beautiful photos. Visit a Jarai village and their intricate funeral art. Each tomb is surrounded by several wooden carved statues representing each stage of life (subject to authorisation). Overnight in Pleiku.


Day 4: PLEIKU / KONTUM

After breakfast, depart to Kontum. Upon arrival, visit the seminary and Kontum’s charming wooden church built in 1913. The prayers are written in the three main languages of the minority people (Banhar, Sedang, Jarai) and if you are fortunate enough you may attend a Holy Mass which is always packed out with devotees all wearing their most beautiful clothes. Later visit the Banar villages of Kon Jari and Kon Kotu and visit the Communal House. Overnight in Kontum.


Day 5: KONTUM / PLEIKU / HO CHI MINH CITY

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi / Halong
Day 03: Halong / Hanoi
Day 04: Hanoi / Ninh Binh / Hanoi / Hue
Day 05: Hue
Day 06: Hue / Danang / Hoian
Day 07: Hoian / Danang / Saigon
Day 08: Saigon / Ben Tre / Saigon
Day 09: Saigon Departure



DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Arrival in Hanoi – transfer to your hotel. Orientation tour: The Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Pagoda, dedicated to the genius of Literature. Visit the Quan Thanh Pagoda, dedicated to the Tran Vu genius. Strolling in the old quarters of 36 corporations, the heart of the Old Hanoi. Visit of the temple of Literature. Dinner, back to your hotel.


DAY 02: HANOI / HA LONG

Visit Hanoi before coach to Ha Long: Have a glance at the marble Mausoleum, the One Pillar pagoda. Proceeding to Ha Long, one of the World Heritage recognized by UNESCO since 1994. Cruising on a traditional junk, and visit Ha Long Bay through the wonderful sceneries. Lunch with a variety of seafood. Dinner and overnight on board.


DAY 03: HA LONG / HANOI

Landing after lunch. Get back to Hanoi. On the way, we visit the But Thap Pagoda. Water Puppet show in Hanoi, dinner in town and back to your hotel.


DAY 04: HANOI / NINH BINH / HANOI / HUE

Depart to Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh Province, the old capital of Vietnam. Go to the Thung Nang site. Boat trip through the peaceful landscapes: canals and rice fields to reach a magnificent cave. Lunch at Hoa Lu. Bicycle rides through the country side. Drive back to Hanoi. Transfer to the railway station to take the night train S1. Overnight on board.


DAY 05: HUE

Arrival in Hue the next morning. Transfer to your hotel to enjoy breakfast. We start to visit Hue, that still keeps the imperial charm. Boat trip on the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. It is the oldest and most beautiful religious construction of Hue, the Imperial City, surrounded by large moats, with the South Gate, the palace of Supreme Harmony, the Forbidden City, where the Emperor used to live with his close family. In the afternoon, we visit Minh Mang’s Mausoleum. Dinner with local specialties.


DAY 06: HUE / DANANG/ HOI AN

Coach to Hoi An, passing through the “Pass of the clouds”, Arrive in Danang, visit to CHAM Museum, where gathers the most beautiful collection of CHAM sculptures. Our journey continues to Hoi An. Lunch, visit to Hoi An City, previously called Faifo, classified at the world heritage by UNESCO. HoiAn is a perfect example of Vietnamese classic architecture, with the covered bridge, the houses in precious wood, dating from the 17th century, the communal houses of the congregations of Canton and Phuc Kien, and the numerous silk shops; bicycle rides thru the cozy old little streets. Dinner in town. Overnight in our hotel.


DAY 07: HOI AN / DANANG /SAIGON

Proceed to Danang airport, to take the flight to Saigon, Pearl of Far East . HoChiMinh city or Saigon has numerous architectural works, worth of interest: The Central Post Office, colonial construction in 1886, the “Notre-Dame” Cathedral, with neo-roman inspiration, and red bricks imported from Marseille (France), the Reunification Palace, former residence of the General governor of Cochin China, the Municipal theatre, the lively Ben Thanh Market and the busy Chinese quarters with shop and stalls, selling all kinds of goods.


DAY 08: SAIGON / BEN TRE / SAIGON

Day excursion in the luxuriant scene of the Mekong delta. Boat trip in small yawl, through the riverside of the Mekong, its canals, villages, orchards. Short trip on horse cart. Tasting local products, tropical fruits and tea with honey and a small glass of “Happy Water” – rice alcohol style Vietnamese. Lunch on a typical island restaurant of the delta, back to Saigon.


DAY 09: SAIGON CITY

Free at leisure. Transfer to the airport. End of our services.

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi /Mong Phu / Hanoi
Day 03: Hanoi / Halong
Day 04: Halong / Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi / Ninh Binh
Day 06: Ninh Binh / Nghe An
Day 07: Nghe An / Quang Binh
Day 08: Quang Binh / Phuoc Tich / Hue
Day 09: Hue
Day 10: Hue / Danang / Hoian
Day 11: Hoian / Kontum
Day 12: Kontum
Day 13: Kontum / Pleiku / Buon Ma Thuot
Day 14: Buon Ma Thuot / Saigon
Day 15: Saigon / Ben Tre / Saigon
Day 16: Saigon Departure


DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Arrival in Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel. Orientation tour: The Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Pagoda, dedicated to the genius of Literature. Visit the Quan Thanh Pagoda, dedicated to the Tran Vu genius. Strolling in the old quarters of 36 corporations, the heart of the Old Hanoi. Visit the temple of Literature. Diner, back to your hotel.


DAY 02: HANOI / MONG PHU / HANOI

Heading to the Mong Phu Village, 60kms West of Hanoi. The Mong Phu hamlet, more than 400 years old, is classified as “cultural village”, due to its architecture of red stones and its old existence. A pedestrian walk (about 2 hours) in this nice scenery, will allow us to better understand the traditions, the custom and the belief of the inhabitants. All around Mong Phu, the fields are sprinkled with graves as many immutable vigils; The “Dinh“ or town hall, topped with curved roof panels, is being used as place for religious ritual as well as meeting space. Back to Hanoi, lunch and deeper visit of the Capital as well as discovery of the colonial and traditional atmosphere: The temple of Literature, built in 11th century, was Vietnam’s first University, the ethnographic museum, rickshaw tour through the old quarters. Water Puppet show. Dinner and back to the hotel.


DAY 03: HANOI / HA LONG

Road to Ha Long that was registered at the World Heritage by UNESCO since 1944. Boat excursion in Ha Long Bay. Sea food lunch on board – visit the marvelous caves. Dinner and overnight on board.


DAY 04: HA LONG / HANOI

Landing after lunch. Back to Hanoi - On the way, visit the beautiful But Thap Pagoda.


DAY 05: HANOI / NINH BINH

Departure to Hoa Lu, the old capital of Vietnam. Drive to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, then have a boat trip tour through the peaceful landscapes: canals and rice fields, to reach magnificent caves in Trang An. Lunch at Hoa Lu. Bicycle rides through the country side. Dinner and night at Hoa Lu.


DAY 06: NINH BINH / NGHE AN

Drive to Nghe An, where we can find uncle’s Ho Village. This village is surrounded by ponds of lotus, also called Kim Lien or Golden Lotus. We visit the house, made of bamboo and wood, built in 1901; it is a gift from the villagers to the father of Ho Chi Minh.


DAY 07: NGHE AN / QUANG BINH

We leave Nghe An for Quang Binh, superb site, surrounded by mountains, forests and sea. In the afternoon, visit of a geological wonder: the Phong Nha Cave, also registered at the world heritage by UNESCO. Phong Nha Cave offers 40kms of underground galleries and rivers. Thousands of years have carved enormous stalactites. Overnight and dinner in Quang Binh.


DAY 08: QUANG BINH / Traditional village of PHUOC TICH / HUE

Heading to Hue, passing by the very old village of Phuoc Tich, who still keeps the serenity of a traditional village. We continue to Hue, old royal capital of Vietnam, also registered at the world heritage by UNESCO. Boat trip on the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda: it is the most beautiful religious construction of Hue, with its octagonal tower and seven levels, over viewing the river then we visit the Dong Ba Market.


DAY 09: HUE

Drive to the old village of Thanh Toan, 15kms from Hue, well-known for its covered bridge and its beautiful country sceneries. The people of this village made a living by baking roof tiles from clay. Back to Hue, we continue our visit: Hue still keeps his imperial charm of majesty. Visit of the Minh Mang Mausoleum, then the Imperial city, surrounded by large moats, with the South Gate, the palace of supreme Harmony, the purple Forbidden City, where the emperor used to live with his family. Dinner with local special dishes.


DAY 10: HUE / DANANG / HOI AN

Drive to Danang and visit of the CHAM Museum, gathering the best collection of CHAM sculpture. We keep go on to Hoi An. Lunch en route. Visit Hoi An, previously called Faifo, also registered at the world heritage by UNESCO. Hoi An is a perfect example of Vietnamese classic architecture, with its covered bridge, its houses of precious wood, the communal houses of the congregations of Canton and Phuc Kien and its numerous silk shops; bicycle trip through the city, dinner in town and accommodation.


DAY 11: HOI AN / KONTUM

Through the Ho Chi Minh trail, national road 14. Early morning departure through the national road 14, former Ho Chi Minh trail, testimony of the Vietnam war. This new road, called Transnational, should make more space to the national 1, famous coastal road; before people called it “Mandarin route“. We pass through Kham Duc, winding through primary forest and rapids. This is true jungle! Continuing the transnational road, by passing through the mountain pass of LOXO: nice minority villages are gathering along the road. Further, it is the boundaries of the 3 countries: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Visit of the DAKRIPENG village (Sedang minority) and the “Phoenix “airfield. Arrival at Kontum in late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.


DAY 12: KONTUM

Heading to the village of KONKETU, crossing the hanging bridge of KONKLOR for a pedestrian visit of the Konjuri village. Trekking in the jungle to reach the village of KONBAH. Picnic lunch and bathing in the clear, unspoiled waters of the DAKBLA River. Back to Konteku village. Unforgettable experience in a pirogue trip on the river…! Show of Banar danses and songs, we will dance with the villagers around a big wood fire. Tasting rice alcohol from a big jar, with a long bamboo straw. Overnight in the village, in the communal house.


DAY 13: KONTUM / PLEIKU / BAN ME THUOT

Continuing our visits of KONTUM: the wooden church, the very nice house of the archbishop, considered as a museum, then the village of PLEITONGHIA. Lunch at Pleiku, then continuing to Ban Me Thuot, visit of the ethnographic museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.


DAY 14: BAN ME THUOT / SAIGON

You can find large coffee plantations in the central highland. Visit Ban Me Thuot: we go to the JUN village. Elephant ride, then we cross the river to visit another village called M’Lieng. Little walk to meet the villagers, lunch then back to Ban Me Thuot. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.


DAY 15: SAIGON / BEN TRE / SAIGON

From Saigon, we drive to Ben Tre. Visit the Turtle Islands. This island remains still original with its country houses, its little canals edged with water coconut trees. Cart trip, driven by a horse, tasting local tea with honey, and listening to typical folkloric songs of South Vietnam. Lunch at an orchard, taste the famous “Elephant Ear” fish cooking by the local people. Return to Saigon.


DAY 16: SAIGON / DEPARTURE

Visit Saigon city in the morning – the lively China town, the Binh Tay Market, full of all kind of consuming goods, the temple of the Heaven Lady Thien Hau, the Ben Thanh Market, lunch in the city – afternoon visit of the “Notre-Dame” Cathedral, the general Post Office building, the reunification Palace and finally transfer to the international airport.

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi / Lao Cai - night train
Day 03: Lao Cai / Sapa
Day 04: Sapa / Lao Cai / Hanoi - night train
Day 05: Hanoi / Halong
Day 06: Halong / Ninh Binh
Day 07: Ninh Binh / Hanoi / Hue
Day 08: Hue
Day 09: Hue / Danang / Hoian
Day 10: Hoian / Danang / Saigon
Day 11: Saigon / Ben Tre / Saigon
Day 12: Saigon Departure



DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL

Arrival in Hanoi. Welcome and transfer to your hotel. First contact with the capital, orientation tour: the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son pagoda, dedicated to the genius of Literature. We further visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, built in 6th century, then the Quan Thanh temple, dedicated to the Tran Vu genius. Strolling in the old quarter of the 36 corporations, real heart of the Old Hanoi, where all the street names starts with the word “Hang “ that reminds to the product or the job that people were practicing in the past. Dinner in town and overnight at your hotel.


DAY 02: HANOI, VISIT OF THE CITY / LAO CAI

Deeper visit of the Capital and discovery of its colonial and traditional atmosphere: The marble mausoleum, the One Pillar pagoda, erected by king Ly Thai Tong, the Ho Chi Minh house in stilts, the temple of literature built in 11th century, considered as the first University of Vietnam. We continue our visit in the afternoon: the ethnographic museum, rickshaw tour in the old quarter of the city. Water puppet show, then transfer to the railway station for Lao Cai. Overnight on board.


DAY 03: LAO CAI / SAPA

Early arrival at Lao Cai, transfer by road to SAPA. Check-in at your hotel, breakfast. Then visit of the Sapa market, pedestrian walk up to the H’mong Cat Cat Village. Lunch in town. In the afternoon, we visit the TaVan and Lao Chai villages. Overnight in Sapa.


DAY 04: SAPA / BAC HA / LAO CAI / HANOI

Drive to Bac Ha to visit a very colorful market. This day must be a Sunday. Lunch at Bac Ha, drive to Lao Cai to take night train back to Hanoi.

DAY 05: HANOI / HA LONG

Early arrival in Hanoi, transfer to our hotel to enjoy breakfast. Road to HA LONG, registered at world heritage by UNESCO in 1944. Cruising on a traditional junk through the wonderful sceneries. Sea food lunch on board. Visit the marvelous caves, dinner and overnight on board.


DAY 06: HA LONG / NINH BINH

Landing around noon time. Road to Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, old capital of Vietnam. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.


DAY 07: NINH BINH / HANOI / HUE

Visit of the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, original and splendid architectural work, then the site of Trang An. Boat trip on flat bottom boats, through the peaceful sceneries. Then visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in northern Vietnam. Lunch at Hoa Lu. Bicycle rides or cart ride, driven by a buffalo, through the country side. Back to Hanoi. Transfer to the railway station to take the S1 train for Hue. Overnight on the train.


DAY 08: HUE

Arrival at Hue in the morning. Transfer to your hotel to enjoy breakfast. We start to visit HUE, that still keeps the imperial charm. Boat trip on the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. It is the oldest and most beautiful religious construction of HUE, the Imperial City, surrounded by large moats, with the South Gate, the palace of Supreme Harmony, the Forbidden City, where the Emperor used to live with his close family. In the afternoon, we visit Minh Mang’s mausoleum. Dinner with local specialities.


DAY 09: HUE / DANANG / HOIAN

Heading to Hoi An, passing through the “pass of he Clouds”, Arrive in Danang, visit of the CHAM museum, that gathers the most beautiful collection of CHAM sculptures. Our journey continues to Hoi An. Lunch, visit of Hoi An City, previously called Faifo, classified at the world heritage by UNESCO. HoiAn is a perfect example of Vietnamese classic architecture, with the covered bridge, the houses of precious wood, dating from the 17th century, the communal houses of the congregations of Canton and Phuc Kien, and the numerous silk shops; bicycle rides thru the cozy old little streets. Dinner in town. Overnight at hotel.


DAY 10: HOIAN / DANANG / SAIGON

Fly to Ho ChiMinh city or Saigon, the pearl of the Far East Orient. HoChiMinh city or Saigon has numerous architectural works, worth of interest: The Central Post Office, colonial construction in 1886, the “Notre-Dame” Cathedral, with neo-roman inspiration, and red bricks imported from Marseille (France), the Reunification Palace, former residence of the general governor of Cochin China, the municipal theatre, the lively Ben Thanh Market, and the busy Chinese quarters with shop and stalls, selling all kind of goods.


DAY 11: SAIGON / BEN TRE / SAIGON

Day excursion on the luxuriant environment of the Mekong Delta. Boat trip through the branches of the river, the canals, the typical villages, the orchards. Short drive with horse driven carts, tasting of local products, tropical fruits and tea with honey. Lunch and return to Saigon.


DAY 12: SAIGON / DEPARTURE

Free at leisure till departure. End of our tour services.

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