Guide

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

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Flights

Domestic flight Ha Noi to Da Nang with 20kg luggage/person by Vietjet Air Domestic flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City with 20 kg luggage /person by Vietjet Air *** International flights not included. **The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar Sapa: Panorama Hotel Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hue: Cherish Hue Hotel or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh: Prague Hotel or similar 4-stars hotels: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa: Amazing Sapa Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-stars hotels: Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Sapa: Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.&nbsp; Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.&nbsp; Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person) X Services not mentioned above

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

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2 Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. 9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax 10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. 11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch. 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “ 14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people. 15h30 - 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi 18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3 Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)

Today your expert English-speaking local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture, including details on the ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. We eat as we go, trying seasonal fruits and sampling a tasty French-inspired snack from a street cart. Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt our taste buds with the famed Hanoi dish such as Bun Cha and Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, we wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago. Our next two snack stops are at outdoor barbecue stalls. We sit down with the Hanoi locals and sample various meat, vegetable, and bread specialties that are flame-grilled over hot coals for extra flavor. It’s then time for dessert as we venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup and smothered with crushed iced and condensed milk – this specialty cannot be missed! Your local guide will then take you to one of Hanoi’s best-kept secrets, a hidden street food restaurant to taste the top ten street foods in Hanoi - Banh My Hanoi, Vietnamese Rice Wine, and famous Egg Coffee. This hard-to-find café is one of the few left in the narrow street inside the old quarter of Hanoi. Or, if coffee is not your style, a cold beer awaits! At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you with directions or a taxi back to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 Travel From Hanoi To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hanoi To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour

Get up early in the morning and get ready for your adventure to Sapa. We will pick you up from the hotel around 6:0 am and transfer you to Sapa by bus. Upon arrival in Sapa, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch. After that, we will have a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to Black Hmong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. You will see the daily life activities of the locals which are kept the same for centuries. Then trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall to see an old Hydraulic Power Station built by the French during colonial times. Spend some time making amazing pictures with the waterfall, station, and bridge and taking some rest in this picturesque place before walking uphill to the road. When you reach the road you will be transferred to your hotel for some rest and have dinner. Overnight in Sapa The trekking distance is about 3.5 km Difficulty level - easy
Day 5 Trek Through The Rice Terraces To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Transfer Back To Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Through The Rice Terraces To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Transfer Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for one more day of trekking. We will leave the hotel around 9:30 am and enjoy a nice walk to Y Linh Ho. First start of 6km of walking down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch with a local family, gives you a worthwhile chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily lifestyles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. The last trek is about 2 km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan. 14h30-14h45: transfer back to Hanoi by bus Overnight in Hanoi Trekking distance is about 12 km
Day 6 Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

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 7 Halong Bay - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - 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.
Day 8 Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood. After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ... After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.
Day 9 Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hue check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area. Overnight in Hue
Day 10 Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am. 11:00: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. 12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes. In the afternoon 13:30: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, The Imperial Citadel. 15:00: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. You will be back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00. Then transfer to the airport and take a flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11 Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour

Start 8:00 AM - END 2:30 PM Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War. The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour departs at 8:00 am from your hotel in district 1. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “. Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war. Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM.
Day 12 Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

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 Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Day 13 Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Signature In 13 Days By Realistic Asia

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)

Travel From Hanoi To Sapa - Trekking To Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - Join A Group Tour

Trek Through The Rice Terraces To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van - Transfer Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

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

Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)

Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour

Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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