Guide

Local English Speaking Guide

Meals

Lunches and dinners (L/D) mentioned Breakfast at the Hotel

Others

Boats for cruises in Halong & Trang An Entrance fees for all sightseeings as mentioned on the program Train ticket : Hanoi – Lao Cai & Lao Cai – Hanoi ( soft sleeper – A/C : 04paxs/cabin sharing ) Welcome gift Train Ticket : Hanoi – Hue 1 way ( Solf sleeper with A/C -4pax/Cabin sharing)

Transport

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation

Accommodation in hotel and homestay ( twin or double shared rooms) Halong 2days/1night –Overnight on Cruise ( Joining tour ) Sapa 2 days /3nights – Overnight in Sapa ( Joning tour )

Not included:

Others

Personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned, etc. Beverage, tips, etc.

Flights

International flights and airport taxes

Insurance

Insurance of travellers (obligatory)

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Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – (D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – (D)

When arriving, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Take a rest after the flight. Early in the evening, join a water puppet show, a distinct Vietnamese art in which a split-bamboo screen obscures puppets which stand in water and are manipulated using long poles hidden beneath the water. Dinner on your own.Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai - Overnight On Train (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai - Overnight On Train (B/L)

After breakfast, In the morning Have breakfast at your hotel 8:00 We pick you up from your hotel (located within the Hanoi Old Quarter only) and take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. You’ll also the Ho Chi Minh Museum where you can learn about this remarkable man and what he did for Vietnam and the world.. 9.30: you’ll visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake. After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of west lake. From there, it’s onto the Temple of literature, which was Viet nam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. 12.30: you have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter. Afterwards, you’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart and soul of Hanoi. Finally, You’ ll stop in at MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY.This superb museum showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam. Maps, displays and dioramas are labelled in Vietnamese, French and English.Displays portray a typical village market, the making of comical hats and a Tay shamanic ceremony; videos show the real thing. You can also check out a traditional Black Thai house reconstructed in the museum. There's also a centre for research and conservation where scientists from all over the world study traditional Vietnamese cultures. Come back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Pick up at your hotel at 21h20 and transfer to Hanoi train station catch the night train to Lao Cai Overnight on Train
Day 3 Sapa - Sa Seng - Hang Da - Hau Thao - Giang Ta Chai (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa - Sa Seng - Hang Da - Hau Thao - Giang Ta Chai (B/L/D)

At 6.00, Driver pick you up at Lao Cai station, then transfer an hour to Sapa town where you have breakfast. The tour will start at Sapa Pathfinder Office in the morning, a short drive out of Sapa town to the walking path. Follow a small trail, that will take you up the hill for 2 hours to the Den Thang range. Reach the top to enjoy the great view of the Fansipan Peak and the stunning Muong Hoa Valley as the trek approaches Hang Da Village - the home of Hmong which is at 1,800m above sea level and overlooks the Muong Hoa Valley. Discover the village and then have a picnic lunch. After a short rest we will continue walking to Hau Thao village. You will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. Arrive at Hau Thao Commune, you will have a chance to discover the daily life of the Black Hmong minority and their traditional customs and costume. Continue trekking to Pho village then down the hill to Giang Ta Chai village where you will sleep in a homestay of Giay people. Your homestay is near the hanging bridge. Have dinner and relax. overnight in homestay
Day 4 Giang Ta Chai - Ta Van - Lao Chai - Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Giang Ta Chai - Ta Van - Lao Chai - Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)

Enjoy the dawn and fresh air in the village, have a nice breakfast served by the house owner. Start the trek by climbing the mountain on a small trail near the waterfall. Stop for a while to take photos on top of the waterfall. The trek will lead you through the bamboo forest to Ta Van village of Giay people. Have lunch in a local house near the Muong Hoa river bank. In the afternoon, you will keep going to Lao Chai village - the home of Black Hmong people. Enjoy the view of the largest rice terrace fields in Sapa. In the afternoon, continue walking to Y Linh Ho village then up the main road and you will return Sapa town by car Freshen up and then transfer down hill to Lao Cai station for taking the overnight train to Hanoi.
Day 5 Hanoi – Ninh Binh –Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ninh Binh –Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling (B/L)

Arrive in Tran Quy Cap station at 5:00am early morning .Our driver take you to hotel ( You have 1 room for take shower and have breakfast from 5:00 -8:00 ) before starting to Ninh Binh. 07:00 – 07:30 - Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route. 10:00 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century. 12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine. 13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery. 15:30 Leisure cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains. 16:45 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi 18:45 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay Overnight in Ha Noi
Day 6 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - On The Luxury Unicharm Cruise 4 Stars
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - On The Luxury Unicharm Cruise 4 Stars

In the morning - Approximately 07:40 – 08:15 our professional tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel (in the hanoi old quarter street) for a 3-hour drive through the Red river Delta to Ha Long city 11:30 arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island 12:00 Unicharm’s crews warmly welcome you on the boat and enjoy a welcome tropical drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before you are taken to your room. In the afternoon - 12:45 Enjoy fresh lunch on Unicharm cruise ( We can cater Vegetarian or Vegan food on your request ) - Lunching and cruising into the bay pass byThien Cung cave and Dau Go cave, The fighting cock stones....Cap Bai islet, Finger Islet...we are in the middle of the World Heritage site of HaLong bay. - Cruise to enjoy the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long Bay in the Unique route heading to Lan Ha bay for kayaking and swimming. - Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sigh tseeing, pass by the Dark and Light cave, Frog lagoon, Ba Trai Dao beach, Stick islet, Buddhist statue stone.... - Arrive in Lan Ha bay, the biosphere reserved area of the World, is famous for its especially phosphorescence at night time. - On each 2 – seat kayak our tour guide will lead you through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages, we can visit and talk with the fisherman to get to learn more about the daily life on the sea. - Paddle under a tunnel grotto a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes ). Here you can dip into the emerald waters. - Enjoy the sunset falling on the crystal bay. In the evening. - Enjoy dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime. - Squid fishing is a good choice to those who love night tranquility. - Enjoy a peaceful lovely night on the bay
Day 7 Lan Ha Bay –Viet Hai Village – Halong Bay - Hanoi- Da Nang By Train (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lan Ha Bay –Viet Hai Village – Halong Bay - Hanoi- Da Nang By Train (B/L)

In the morning - 06.00 At the crack of dawn, you can walk to the sun deck to experience a spectacular sunrise before having a light breakfast. (Breakfast time: 6.30AM-8.00 AM) - 07:10 Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. - Ride a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba. - Visit a local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school... - Afterward cycling back and tender to return to the cruise. - Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the large sundeck chairs. - 10:30 check out and start cruising on another route throughout thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious Uni pictures meanwhile enjoying our tasteful brunch. - 12:00 arrive back at Tuan Chau harbour In the afternoon - 12:10 disembark, say goodbye Halong Bay and Drive back to Hanoi - Estimated to arrive in Hanoi between 16:00 – 16:30. - We will drop you back to Unicharm office or to your hotel. (in the old quarter) 17.00: Leave at your hotel. Free time to relax, go shopping or eat. 19:00: Transfer to the station to take the train SE3 at 7:25p.m. to Da Nang We will spend the night on the night train.
Day 8 Danang Arrival – Marble Mountain - Hoi An Old Town
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Danang Arrival – Marble Mountain - Hoi An Old Town

Pick you up at Danang airport flight no…, transfer to have lunch then check in hotel. 14h00-14h30 Pick you up from your hotel warmly welcome you to start our trip. You will visit Marble Mountain Continue, Guide and driver pick up transfer to Cam Thanh coconut forest - the forest is famous for the wonderful coracle rowing experiences. Local people use basket boat take visitor to visit coconut forest, you can see the daily life of local people in Bay Mau coconut forest and be gifted made from nipa palm leaves. Then heading to Hoian - one of the World’s Heritage Site, you have chances to walk around this town, visit the ancient houses, ancient assembly hall, ancestral temple, and the symbol of Hoian, Japanese Bridge Pagoda... In Hoian, everything is preserved as they were hundreds years ago. Have dinner At night time, Hoian shows its beauty with colorful lanterns hung all around the town, and in the night market, where you can buy various kinds of souvenirs. 21h00:Back to Danang Overnight in Danang
Day 9 Bana Hills – The Golden Bridge (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bana Hills – The Golden Bridge (B/L/D)

Have breakfast at hotel. 8:00 am: We will pick you up at Hotel, and then we go to visit Bana hills, visit Golden Bridge, Linh Ung pagoda, France wine cellar, D'amour flower garden. 11:30 am Have buffet at Bana hills. Then leisure time to discover Fantasy Park, explore French Village, King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, and admire the stunning panoramic views of Bana & Danang 3:00pm: Return to Cable car & departure for Da Nang Freetime to Swimming at My Khe Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Have Dinner. Overnight in Danang
Day 10 Da Nang – Hue Imperial (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Da Nang – Hue Imperial (B/L/D)

• At 07:30 after breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel to start the exciting day tour by exploring Hue’s beauties: -Head to Hue, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored. - Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence. Hue Citadel was built from 1804 to 1833 under the Nguyen’s Dynasty (the last feudalist kingdom in Vietnam). The grounds of the Imperial City are protected by 2-kilometer fortified ramparts and ringed by a moat. Inside the Citadel, there are many different construction works such as: Imperial City Gates, Purple Forbidden City, Temples and places of worshipping, pavilions, gardens, etc. -We will have a short break for lunch then we will visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. - We finally visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. Caution: Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees when visiting the Hue Citadel. Back to Danang. Have Dinner in restaurant. Overnight in Danang
Day 11 Da Nang Departure (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Da Nang Departure (B/L)

After breakfast at hotel, check out hotel. Drive along Hoang Sa-Truong Sa street to Son Tra peninsula, visit the Linh Ung pogada _ the city sympol of peace. Enjoy the beautiful view from the top. Then, Freetime shopping. Have lunch. Pick you up to transfer to Danang airport to catch the flight no… We hope this tour will bring you many unforgettable memories and joyful moments. See you again!

11 days tour

Acrossing Vietnam 11Days/10Nights

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Itinerary of your trip Acrossing Vietnam 11Days/10Nights

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – (D)

Hanoi City Tour – Lao Cai - Overnight On Train (B/L)

Sapa - Sa Seng - Hang Da - Hau Thao - Giang Ta Chai (B/L/D)

Giang Ta Chai - Ta Van - Lao Chai - Y Linh Ho (B,L,D)

Hanoi – Ninh Binh –Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling (B/L)

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - On The Luxury Unicharm Cruise 4 Stars

Lan Ha Bay –Viet Hai Village – Halong Bay - Hanoi- Da Nang By Train (B/L)

Danang Arrival – Marble Mountain - Hoi An Old Town

Bana Hills – The Golden Bridge (B/L/D)

Da Nang – Hue Imperial (B/L/D)

Da Nang Departure (B/L)

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