Guide

Local English Speaking Guide

Meals

Lunches and dinners (L/D) mentioned. All breakfast at hotel.

Others

Luxurious boats for cruises in Halong bay & others. Public bus from Sapa – Hanoi for 1 way Train ticket : Hanoi – Laocai (Sapa ) for 1 way Cable car to Fanxipan Peak 02 ways Mineral water : 01 Bottle/pax/day

Flights

Domestic flight: Hanoi - Danang & Hue - Hochiminh.

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Transport

Transfer by car with air-conditioned vehicle Other transfer as group tour

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Accommodation at hotel (Double/Twin sharing)

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Personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned, etc. Beverage, tips, etc. International flights and airport taxes.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (No Meal)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (No Meal)

When arriving, welcome at the airport and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Sapa On Train (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Sapa On Train (B/L)

7.30 am – 8.30 am: We will pick you up at your hotel to visit Tran Quoc pagoda, Buddhist relics and national heritage which lies on the West Lake. 9:30 am Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. and Ho Chi Minh Museum where tourists will learn much about his devotion for Viet Nam. 10:30 am Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One-Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi 11:00 am Visit Temple of Literature. Although several Temples of Literature can be found throughout Vietnam, the most prominent and famous is that situated in the city of Hanoi, which also functioned as Vietnam's first university. The temple was first constructed in 1070 under King Lý Nhân Tông and is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. It is a vast structure that has existed to present day. 12:30 We will have lunch at a local restaurant 13:40 We will explore the handicraft village of Bat Trang Potttery. 16:00 Drive back to legendary Hoan Kiem lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao former general commander. We also observe the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake. Then we will bring you back to your hotel. 19:30 -20:00: Our driver pick you up at your hotel then transfer to railway station catch train to Lao cai/Sapa. Overnight on train.
Day 3 Day 3: Lao Cai/Sapa – Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village- Sapa (B/L/D) –Trekking
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Lao Cai/Sapa – Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village- Sapa (B/L/D) –Trekking

Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus. Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower. Start the trip at 9:30 as below. First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.. • Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa. • Trekking level: 6/10 • 10Km trekking, 8Km driving from Tavan village back to Sapa
Day 4 Day 4: Cat Cat & Sin Chai Village (B/L) –Trekking
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cat Cat & Sin Chai Village (B/L) –Trekking

Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus. Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower. Start the trip at 9:30 as below. First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.. • Breakfast, Lunch are included. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa. • Trekking level: 6/10 • 10Km trekking, 8Km driving from Tavan village back to Sapa Dinner on your own. Explore Sapa at night and enjoy local street food by yourself.Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 Day 5: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak With Cable Car – Hanoi By Public Bus ( B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak With Cable Car – Hanoi By Public Bus ( B/L)

8.00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. 9.00: Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. ( Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos). 11.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town 12.30: Have lunch in the hotel 13.30 - 15.45: Relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs, meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi 16.00: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks 21:30 -22:00: We say goodbye to you at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 6 Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

07.45 – 8:30: The Swan shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and heading to northeast of Vietnam. At the middle of the way, we have a quick stop to stretch your leg and refresh then continue our way to Halong Bay. 12.00: Arrive at Swan office in Ha Long, have a bit time to relax , and then you will transfer to Swan Cruises by tender. 12.45: Enjoy welcome drink, be briefing about safety on boat and activities included then check in your cabin. 13.30: Have lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.30: Arrive to Cap La Island - the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karsts and breathtaking nature, and relaxing. 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset Time( enjoy tea and fresh fruits). This time is regarded as “ Happy Hour” while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage. In addition, Cooking class is also organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine by yourself. 19.00: Have dinner in the dining room on board. 20.30: Free time for joining Games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing. If you want to sing karaoke, please inform our tour guide to be supported. Overnight on Swan Cruise in Cong Do area Attention: According to Halong Bay Board Management, swimming activities need to be allowed to organize by Halong Bay Management Authority)
Day 7 Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang/Hoian ( B/L) By Plane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang/Hoian ( B/L) By Plane

06.30: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck. Enjoy early morning landscape of the bay. 07.00: Have breakfast on board (tea and coffee are free) 07.45: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Our tour guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature. 08.45: Return to the main boat. 09.30: Finish packing and check out your cabin. (Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (our staff will support you transfer directly to the pier). 10.00: Join in and show your creativity in fruit carving activity. 10.45: Enjoy lunch while our cruise is returning Hon Gai harbour. 12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier. 12.30: Farewell Halong Bay then our bus will take you back to Hanoi. 17.00: End of 2-day-1-night trip on Swan Cruises Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice. 19:30 -20:00: Our driver pick you up at your hotel then transfer to the airport catch flight to Danang. Arrival Danang. Driver only pick you up then transfer directly to Danang.
Day 8 Day 8: Danang– My Son Sanctuary (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Danang– My Son Sanctuary (B/L)

After breakfast at hotel: 8:30 am: tour guide will pick you up at Hotel, and then we go to visit My Son Sanctuary – one of World’s Heritage Sites 10:00 am: My Son Sanctuary, which used to be the citadel of Champa Kingdom, has been keeping the ancient beauty with more than 70 architectural works, which are the temples of the old Champa Kingdom. They still survive until today, despite the destruction of many wars. You will be able to not only discover the old Cham Pa monuments but also admire the Champa traditional dance performed by the professional local artists. 12:30 pm: Depart for restaurant near Hoi An 1:30 pm: Having lunch in a local restaurant 2:30 pm: We will go back to your places in Danang Overnight in Danang.
Day 9 Day 9: Marble Mountain - Hoi An (B/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Marble Mountain - Hoi An (B/D)

3:30 pm: In the afternoon, we will pick you up at the rendezvous. We get the tour started and go to visit Marble Mountains. You will visit the Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains. The village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. If you want to challenge yourself physically, the Water Mount, one of the five mountains in the cluster, is a very good choice, with more than 150 steps for you to climb up. Here you can visit many natural caves such as Huyen Khong cave, Tang Chon cave, and Hoa Nghiem cave. Besides, there are also religious places, including the first Linh Ung pagoda in Da Nang, Tam Thai pagoda, and many other beautiful pagodas. Saying good bye to Marble Mountains and the Non Nuoc village, we will go to Hoian ancient town. 5:30 pm: Arriving Hoian, one of the World’s Heritage Site, we will 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. 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. 7:30 pm: We will introduce to you the specialties of Hoian at dinner. After the meal, we will go back to your places in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 10 Day 10: Hoi An– Hue Imperila City (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Hoi An– Hue Imperila City (B/L)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Then, check out hotel 7:30 am: In the morning, tour guide will pick you up at hotel, then we start Hue city tour. On the way to Hue, you will pass through Hai Van tunnel, the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia. Besides that, you will have some time to enjoy the golden sandy beach of Lang Co Bay – one of the most beautiful bay in the planet. 9:30 am: After arriving Hue citadel, you will visit Khai Dinh Tomb – the combination of Asian and European cultural structure, embodying the beauty of this ancient city. Thien Mu Pagoda – the most beautiful pagoda of Hue, which is considered as the National pagoda of The Nguyen Dynasty, is your next destination after Khai Dinh Tomb. You can find the relics of Monk Thich Quang Duc – his private car, an eloquent witness of the Buddhist era in Vietnam. 12:30 pm: At lunch time, introduce to you Hue specialties – the featured local dishes of this ancient city, in one of Hue’s famous restaurants. 1:30 pm: We will take you to Hue Imperial city – the former administrative center as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam. The Imperial city is preserved as new for hundreds years, and tourists are allowed to visit many places such as Meridian Gate, Thai Hoa Palace and Duyet Thi duong theatre. Our tour guide will tell you the secret stories of the Royal family, of the Kings and the Queens’ lives. 3:30pm: Back to Hue city. Overnight in Hue
Day 11 Day 11: Hue – Hoichiminh City (B) By Plane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hue – Hoichiminh City (B) By Plane

Flight: Hue – Hochiminh (12:00 -13:25) by Jetstar or Similar Breakfast at your hotel then transfer to the airport catch flight to Hochiminh. Arrival Hochiminh. Driver only pick you up then transfer to your hotel. Afternoon: Free time to relax or explore Saigon by yourself. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12 Day 12: Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

HCM – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 19.00 ) Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Tay Ninh where the Cao Dai Great Temple is located. Stroll around the temple, which is regarded as one of the impressive architectural structures in South-East Asia. Maybe, the Cao Dai sect is strange to many people as it’s a special hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. At its entrance is the Left Eye of God, which is the Cao Dai religion’s symbol. After seeing the scenery of the temple, you will attend the midday ceremony organized by the Cao Dai followers to learn about the religious rituals. Go to lunch at a local restaurant, and then be driven towards Cu Chi Tunnels. Be introduced to a short video which is also an overview of the Cu Chi’s history and Vietnamese endurance. Start discovering some permitted areas of the tunnel system, which is seen as an underground village in Ho Chi Minh City. There are field hospitals, weapon factories, kitchen, command centers, storage facilities, and trap doors. This system was made by hand, which proved the Vietnamese’s intelligence and creativity in the Vietnam war. Enjoy cassava (the main food of Vietcong during the time of war) and sip tangy tea. Return to Ho Chi Minh City Overnight in Saigon.
Day 13 Day 13: Mekong Delta Full Day ( B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Mekong Delta Full Day ( B/L)

HCM – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCM ( start 8.00 – return 17.00 ) Start from Ho Chi Minh City and depart to My Tho. On arrived at My Tho, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a sacred place that is also one of the top local sights. Continue on to the harbor, where you’ll board a boat to explore the Delta region. During the cruise on the Tien River you’ll see the Phoenix, Unicorn, Dragon and Tortoise islands, and fishing villages, stilt houses and fruit plantations along the river. Stop at one of the islets for lunch in an orchard garden. Afterwards, you’ll continue on your sightseeing tour of the attractions of Ben Tre. A sampan ride will take you along the natural canals in the shadows of water coconut trees. You’ll get a real sense of the charm and tranquility of the area. Stop to visit a coconut fudge family business, taste some of their products and buy your favorite candies in the workshop. Savor fresh fruits as you sip honey tea and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals. Take the bus and back Ho chi Minh City Drop off your hotel. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 14 Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Depature (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Depature (B)

After breakfast, free time before your transfer to the airport . End of service.

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Itinerary of your trip Authentic Vietnam - 14 Days

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (No Meal)

Day 2: Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Sapa On Train (B/L)

Day 3: Lao Cai/Sapa – Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van Village- Sapa (B/L/D) –Trekking

Day 4: Cat Cat & Sin Chai Village (B/L) –Trekking

Day 5: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak With Cable Car – Hanoi By Public Bus ( B/L)

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang/Hoian ( B/L) By Plane

Day 8: Danang– My Son Sanctuary (B/L)

Day 9: Marble Mountain - Hoi An (B/D)

Day 10: Hoi An– Hue Imperila City (B/L)

Day 11: Hue – Hoichiminh City (B) By Plane

Day 12: Cao Dai Temple – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

Day 13: Mekong Delta Full Day ( B/L)

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Depature (B)

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