Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Hanoi - TK 123 or similar Sapa - Panorama Hotel or similar Halong Bay - Le Journey cruise or similar Hoi An - Kim An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh - Prague Hotel or similar 4-STAR Hanoi - Leah Silk hotel or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise or similar Hoi An - Silkotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-STAR Hanoi - Apricot Hotel or similar Sapa - Silk Path Sapa or similar Halong Bay - Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An - Palm Garden or similar Ho Chi Minh - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar

Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary – Service charges and government tax

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Meals

As per itinerary

Transport

- Airport transfers by private car - Train from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi - Air-conditioned bus for the excursions - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way)

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Flights

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese New Year Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting in the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi Free Day - Night Train To Sapa - Optional Hanoi Sightseeing Tour With Lunch (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Free Day - Night Train To Sapa - Optional Hanoi Sightseeing Tour With Lunch (B)

Enjoy your free time in Hanoi to explore the city on your own. Stroll around the famous Old Quarter or spend time walking along the peaceful West Lake. Or you can take an optional tour.

In the evening our driver will take you to the train station, where you will take a nigth train to Sapa.

Overnight on train (4-seat sleeping cabin with A/C)

Meals: Breakfast

OPTIONAL TOUR

Hanoi Full-Day Sightseeing With Lunch - join a group tour

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam that combines the old and the new and keeps the true Asian charm. Today you will join the tour to explore the most significant landmarks of this city.

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 8:00 and 8:30 am (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Start your tour by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, where he lived and worked. Here you will also visit the One Pillar Pagoda. This pagoda with the shape of a lotus constructed in 1049 has become one of the symbols of Hanoi.

Continue your sightseeing with Taoist Quan Thanh Temple and one of Vietnam’s oldest Buddhist temples Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on scenic West lake. You will get a deeper understanding of the traditional culture and religions of Vietnam.

Enjoy the delicious lunch and visit the Ethnology Museum to know more about various ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Then you will visit the Temple of Literature and Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful gardens and admire the well-preserved architecture of the complex. We will finish our tour at Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son temple, famous for the legend of the restored sword.

Notes:

Tour duration: 7 hours

On Monday and Friday mornings Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ethnic museums are closed. They will be replaced with a visit to Bat Trang pottery village.
Day 3 Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)

You will arrive at Lao Cai station early in the morning. Your guide will meet you there and transfer you to Sapa by bus. You can take a shower and have some rest before 9:30 am when we will start our 6 km walk to Y Linh Ho village along scenic Muong Hoa valley. Spend some time exploring the village of black Hmongs and then continue walking for 2 km more down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people.

Enjoy your lunch at the local house, and learn more about local architecture, lifestyle, and traditions. After lunch and some rest, we will continue with a 2 km trek through the breathtaking sceneries to the road, where the bus will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa to have dinner and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NOTES:

Trekking distance: 10 km

Difficulty level: moderate
Day 4 Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour) - By Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour) - By Bus

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to visit the Black Hmongs’ Cat Cat village and enjoy a scenic walk down the valley. Have a stop by the beautiful waterfall and explore the hydroelectric power station, which was constructed by the French during colonial times. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverside, and then continue for the next 3 km to Sin Chai village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, also known as “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here, you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes returning to Sapa to have some free time before we will take you to the train station back to Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

NOTES:

Trekking distance: 5 km

Difficulty level: easy
Day 5 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)

You will arrive in Hanoi early in the morning, we will take you to the hotel to have shower and breakfast and have some rest before departing to Halong Bay.

Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world’s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Day 6 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hoi An.

Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Hoi An Fishing, Boating And Cooking (B/L) (Join Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Fishing, Boating And Cooking (B/L) (Join Group Tour)

Discover the authentic lifestyle of the locals in Hoi An’s countryside and spend an amazing time in the idyllic villages.

Meet your guide around 8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour) and head to the local food market to experience shopping like a local and buy the ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the Cam Thanh eco-village and immerse in the beauty of nature while you are wandering around. Then hop on the unique Vietnamese basket boat and cruise down the river through the palm forest to your next venue for fishing. After the fishing experience, get back to the village and learn how to cook Vietnamese meals, which you will have for lunch.

Have some rest after lunch and get back to your hotel around 13:00.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Hoi An Free Time (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Free Time (B)

Hoi An is a charming town that is perfect to explore by yourself. We recommend you rent the bicycles at your hotel and cycle around the town. You can visit An Bang beach and have a relaxing time there. Or you can visit the old town area, which is especially charming during the evening time when hundreds of lanterns are lit creating a special atmosphere. Hoi An is also famous for its tailor shops which can create an item for you within overnight, so why not try making a piece of close or a pair of shoes?

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Hoi An - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Danang airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Mekong Delta is one of the most important regions of Vietnam, which supplies rice and fruits for the entire country. This is why Mekong Delta is also called the "rice bowl" o Vietnam. Exploring the maze of mangrove-lined riverways and visiting the local workshops and gardens will be a highlight of your holiday and will show you the countryside life of Southern Vietnam.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the pick-up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and take your way to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around beautiful river islands.

Have a stop on one of the islands to have a walk and explore the country lines and visit the orchards, where you can taste the tropical fruits while enjoying the folk music performance.

Get back to the sampan to cruise through the Thoi Son canal and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Stop at another village to visit the local workshop to see how the coconut candies are made and see the honeybee farm. Treat yourself to honey tea and candies and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Have lunch in the local restaurant and have some rest. In the afternoon, its a time for a cycling trip around Tan Thanh village to observe the local lifestyle. If you are not keen to cycle, you can relax in the hammock or just walk around the village. Then return to Ho Chi Minh, the approximate arrival time is 17:30.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Charming Vietnam In 11 Days

Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi Free Day - Night Train To Sapa - Optional Hanoi Sightseeing Tour With Lunch (B)

Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)

Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour) - By Bus

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

Hoi An Fishing, Boating And Cooking (B/L) (Join Group Tour)

Hoi An Free Time (B)

Hoi An - Travel To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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