Tour Vietnam Complete - From The Rice Terraces In The North To Th

Meals

All meals as indicated (F=breakfast, M=lunch, A=dinner)

Others

Train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi 2 bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per excursion day free of charge Lunch in the Mekong Delta All sightseeing as per tour itinerary incl. entrance fees High season surcharges

Guide

Round trip with local, German speaking tour guide (changing depending on location)

Transport

All transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles Boat trips Hue, Mekong Delta Rickshaw ride and water puppet theatre in Hanoi

Flights

Domestic flights Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Saigon

Accommodation

All hotel nights incl. breakfast (B) Hotel nights incl. breakfast (B) Junk package incl. welcome drink, overnight on the junk, one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner and one brunch (seafood) Airport transfers as per group appointment. Group date (airport-hotel-airport), for flight connection with Vietnam Airlines according to exact group date Standard Hotels Day 2: Hong Ha Hotel - 3 Stars Day 21: Chalcedony Hotel Hanoi - 4 Stars Day 4-5: Cat Cat Galerie d’Art - 4 Stars Day 7: Hong Ha Hotel - 3 Stars Day 71: Chalcedony Hotel Hanoi - 4 Stars Day 8: Halong Glory Legend Cruise - 4 Stars Day 9-10: Park view Hotel - 4 Stars Day 11-12: Hoi An Blue Sky Boutique - 4 Stars Day 13-15: Liberty Hotel Saigon Parkview - 3 Stars Day 13-151: Emm Hotel Saigon - 3-5 Stars Day 16-19: Pandanus Resort - 4 Stars Superior Hotels Day 2: Rex Hanoi Hotel - 4-5 Stars Day 21: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture - 4 Stars Day 4-5: Pistachio Hotel Sapa - 4 Stars Day 7: Rex Hanoi Hotel - 4-5 Stars Day 71: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture - 4 Stars Day 8: Pelican Classic Cruise - 5 Stars Day 9-10: EMM Hotel Hue - 4 Stars Day 9-101: Romance Hotel - Hue - 4 Stars Day 11-12: Hoi An Blue Sky Boutique - 4 Stars Day 11-121: Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel & Spa - 4 Stars Day 13-15: Eden Star Saigon Hotel - 4 Stars Day 13-151: Nhat Ha L’Opera - 4 Stars Day 16-19: Pandanus Resort - 4 Stars Deluxe Hotels Day 2: Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel - 5 Stars Day 21: Apricot Hotel - 5 Stars Day 4-5: Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa - 5 Stars Day 7: Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel - 5 Stars Day 71: Apricot Hotel - 5 Stars Day 8: Halong Athena Cruise - 5 Stars Day 9-10: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort and Spa - 5 Stars Day 9-101: Melia Vinpearl Hue - 5 Stars Day 11-12: Allegro Hoi An . A Little Luxury Hotel and Spa - 5 Stars Day 13-15: Hotel Nikko Saigon - 5 Stars Day 16-19: Sailing Club Resort Mui Ne - 4 Stars

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Optional

Others

International flights non-stop with Vietnam Airlines or Bamboo Airways from Frankfurt. Alternatively with Qatar Airways via Doha from Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf or Berlin. Other airports (Basel, Zurich or Vienna) possible for an additional charge (only with option "Flight Inclusive"). Train to flight 2nd class incl. ICE use: on request Travel insurance (bookable directly on our website) .

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In The Charming Capital Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In The Charming Capital Hanoi (B)

Arrival in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. Reception by your tour guide and transfer to your hotel (check-in from 14:00). The rest of the day is at your free disposal.
Overnight in Hanoi including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
BreakfastAdditional

optionsEarly
check-in at hotel (Hanoi)
Standard Hotel: 35 EUR per room
Superior Hotel: 55 EUR per roomDeluxe
Hotel: 152 EUR per room (January - April/October - December) and 120 EUR per room (May - September

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Hanoi’s Traditional Food, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple-
The tour guide and your driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and drive you to a local restaurant to taste Hanoi’s street food
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- Enjoy our "Pho" - one of our traditional Vietnamese dishes.
- Visit Tran Quoc pagoda and Quan Thanh temple.
- End of the tour, the guide will bring you back to the hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Cultural Village Of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups With Train Ride To Lao Cai (B, M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cultural Village Of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups With Train Ride To Lao Cai (B, M)

Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups. Each has its own special and original culture, creating a multi-ethnic Vietnam with many identities. If you want to have a deep insight into the culture, life, customs and traditions of the 54 ethnic groups, the Cultural Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups is the ideal place for an authentic experience. In the morning, the tour guide and driver will pick you up and drive to the Vietnamese ethnic groups culture village in Dong Mo, about 40km from the center of Hanoi. You will not only visit the site and the artifacts displayed in the museum, but you can directly immerse yourself in the cultural tradition of the ethnic groups. You can get to know the typical cultural facilities of the Thai ethnic group better in the north of the country and participate with them in the "Dam Duong" festival of the "Muong" people (a kind of artistic rice stomping).*** If there is still time, we can visit the Gia Rai village. For lunch, the "Muong" inhabitants will welcome you with traditional multi-ethnic dishes. If you are interested in processing the dishes, the homeowner will be happy to share them with you. In the evening, board the overnight train to Lao Cai.
Overnight on the train including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 3 Day 3: The Colourful Markets Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: The Colourful Markets Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)

In the morning you will discover one of the recommended markets of the mountain region such as Xincheng, Bac Ha, Can Cau or Cao Son, where you can experience the friendly and colorful hustle and bustle of the ethnic minorities such as the Flower H’mong, the RedDzao, the Tay or the Nung people up close. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Sapa.
Here you are free to choose whether you want to be transferred directly to your lodge in Lao Chai village or take a short hike from Y Linh Ho village to your accommodation.

Located about 7 km southwest of Sapa city on the Muong Hoa River, Y Linh Ho is a small commune consisting of a dozen small hamlets scattered on the rugged mountainous terrain with high and steep mountains offering spectacular scenery and cultural experiences.

We start trekking from Y Linh Ho village to Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong people. The Black H’mong are one of the largest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and preserve their traditions and way of life. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo clothing. The H’mong people have only recently changed their way of life from nomadic to sedentary. Many traces of the past can still be seen, such as rudimentary houses, stone walls around houses...

Trekking distance: about 2km, in 1-2 hours, downhill. Trekking/walking shoes are recommended.

*** Note: The rice season in Sapa is from April to early September (August is the most beautiful month to see the rice fields as the rice turns yellow). So if you travel outside these months, you will not see the rice terrace fields. However, Sapa is not only attractive because of the rice terraces, Sapa is also beautiful because of the beautiful scenery of the mountains, the streams and the colorful clothes of the hill tribes.

Overnight in Sapa including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Hike To The Mountain Villages Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hike To The Mountain Villages Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)

Get up early to immerse yourself in the fresh air and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Enjoy breakfast and say goodbye to your host. We start a new day with a more interesting hike.
We continue hiking to Ta Van village (1,200 m) to visit the Zay people. The Zay are a fairly small minority of about 38,000 people living mainly in the mountains of northwest Vietnam. Unfortunately, some of their ancient customs have been lost over time, but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green color. The Zay houses are made of wood and bamboo with clay floor.
The trek continues towards Red Dao village in Giang Ta Chai. On the way, you will walk uphill and downhill and then through a bamboo forest. Giang Ta Chai village is the next stop, which we will reach by following a path over a bridge. Picnic lunch will be served near a waterfall just before arriving at Giang Ta Chai village or at a local restaurant near Su Pan village
Trekking distance: about 6 km, in 4 -5 hours, downhill. Trekking/walking shoes are recommended.
Overnight stay in Sapa including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Sapa - Night Train Back To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sapa - Night Train Back To Hanoi (B)

You will have free time to explore in Sapa town.
Suggestion: You can climb Ham Rong mountain or take the train across Muong Hoa valley to Fansipan cable car station. From here, take the cable car to Fansipan Peak (cost: about 10 EUR/person for the train and 30 EUR/person for the cable car to Fansipan Peak). You can buy the tickets yourself on the spot.
Transfer to Lao Cai to return to Hanoi by night train. Overnight on the train including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Experience Hanoi’S History Up Close (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Experience Hanoi’S History Up Close (B)

Experience today the vibrant metropolis of Hanoi, which impresses with magnificent colonial buildings and pagodas. In the morning you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum as well as the former residence of the legendary politician, in which he lived from 1958 - 1969. Afterwards you will visit the most important literary temple of Vietnam as well as the legendary Chua Mot Cot, also called the "One Pillar Pagoda". You will take a drive around the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and visit the so-called "Jade Mountain Temple", the Ngoc Son Temple. Then take a one-hour rickshaw ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, one of the most beautiful in Asia. A performance of the Water Puppet Theater will round out this day.
Overnight in Hanoi including breakfast the next morning.
*** ***The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays due to renovations.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Cruise In The Breathtaking Halong Bay (B, M, A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cruise In The Breathtaking Halong Bay (B, M, A)

In the morning you will sail to the "Bay of the Descending Dragon" with its almost 2000 islands and limestone rocks. You will board a junk where you will stay until the next day. Enjoy the stunning and fascinating scenery, a seafood dinner and the breathtaking sunset.
Overnight on the junk including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 8 Day 8: Continue Your Cruise And Fly To Hue (Brunch) (B).
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Continue Your Cruise And Fly To Hue (Brunch) (B).

In the morning, continue your cruise through the gorgeous island world of Halong Bay and enjoy breakfast on board. By noon, you will continue your cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. After lunch, you will disembark and return to Hanoi. From there, you will fly to Hue in central Vietnam. At the airport you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Hue.

Overnight in Hue including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 9 Day 9: Exploring The Ancient Imperial City Of Hue (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Exploring The Ancient Imperial City Of Hue (B)

Today you will take a boat trip on the beautiful Huong River, also called "Perfume River", to the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is worth seeing. With the imposing Phuoc Duyen Tower, this pagoda is the highest in Vietnam. Afterwards, you will visit the legendary Imperial Palace and tour the venerable imperial city of Hue. Visiting the Trang Tien Bridge and the Dong Ba Market in Hue’s Old Quarter, you will gain unique insights into the exciting Vietnamese culture and cuisine. This will be followed by a visit to the unique Nguyen Dynasty Imperial Tomb. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Hue including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
BreakfastAdditional

optionsDinner
at Y Thao Garden Restaurant

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Thao Garden Restaurant is not only a typical Hue Garden House, where you can enjoy delicious traditional dishes in a unique atmosphere, but also visit a small exhibition

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More will not be revealed here!
Day 10 Day 10: Cloud Passes And Sandy Beaches (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Cloud Passes And Sandy Beaches (B)

Continue to Hoi An with a stop at the 496 m high Cloud Pass, the weather divide between the subtropical north and tropical south. This day you will still see the kilometer long beach of Lang Co and the marble mountains in Da Nang.
Overnight in Hoi An including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 11 Day 11: Exploring The Old Town Of Hoi An (B, M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Exploring The Old Town Of Hoi An (B, M)

In the morning, you will visit the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Koen Pagoda, Chinese Quarter and a lantern workshop. Afterwards, you will start for a bike tour to Tra Que village with your guide. There, a short walk will take you through the farm vegetable garden: watch the farmers working in the fields. Afterwards, relax with a short foot bath and foot massage before preparing lunch yourself. In the afternoon, you will still learn about the vegetable harvest, after which you will say goodbye to your hosts and drive back to the hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
BreakfastLunch
Day 12 Day 12: Flight To Saigon (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Flight To Saigon (B)

Transfer to the airport and flight to Saigon. Transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight in Saigon including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast

Add-onOptions
Red Bridge Cooking Class with Boat Tour in Hoi An (morning) - English Guided
In the morning, you will meet the chef of Red Bridge Restaurant for a personally guided shopping tour in the market. Here you will experience Hoi An firsthand, getting glimpses into the bustling life, foreign sounds and scents of the city and its markets. You will trade with the merchants and buy fresh ingredients for your lunch. After shopping, a boat will take you to the Red Bridge Cooking School on the Hoi An River. There you will learn and learn a lot about Vietnamese herbs, spices, ingredients as well as the art of decoration. The chef will show you how to prepare some of the most delicious Vietnamese dishes. Afterwards, under his guidance, you may get "creative" yourself and prepare Vietnamese and Hoi An specialties for yourself on the table.

Hoi An Eco Tour (fishing village) - English guided
Location: local fishing village on the Cua Dai River.
Start: 13:30.
Duration: 4 hours.
On this tour, you will discover the unique fishing villages and the fishing techniques of the locals on the beautiful waterways flanked by coconut plantations and bamboo groves. You will immerse yourself in the authentic social structures and culture of the local people.

My Son ½ day trip
The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will make your way to My Son. Once there, you will visit the capital Tra Kieu, the former administrative seat of the Champa Kingdom. Discover the majestic ruins of My Son.

Excursion to the hills of Ba Na with a visit to the Golden Bridge
This morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the hills of Ba Na, about 25 kilometers from Da Nang. The region served as an aerial health resort for the former French colonial rulers, but quickly fell into oblivion after the occupation forces left. Only the construction of an amusement park awakened the region from its slumber, which can only be reached by a cable car that climbs almost 1500 meters above sea level. At the top you will visit Le Jardin Garden D’Amour, Luna Castle , Sun Palace and of course the famous Golden Bridge. The 150 meter long pedestrian bridge, supported on two giant hands, offers a picturesque view of the tropical rainforest of the Ba Na Hills.
From the Ba Na Hills, you will take a direct route to Da Nang Airport for your onward flight to Saigon.
Day 13 Day 13: Saigon - The Vibrant Metropolis Of Vietnam (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Saigon - The Vibrant Metropolis Of Vietnam (B)

Today you will get to know the modern city of Saigon during a city tour. Saigon offers numerous sights such as the historical center, the Opera House and the Notre Dame Cathedral. City tour in Saigon with visit to Reunification Hall, Central Post Office (an architectural masterpiece), and Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Saigon including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
Breakfast

Bookable Options
A O ShowDive
into the world of the A O Show as you gain cultural experience at Saigon’s opulent opera house. Take a seat amidst the elegance of the prestigious venue and prepare for an extravagant spectacle of precise choreography and hypnotic optical illusions.

Price:
Wow (W): 55 EUR per personOoh
(O): 40 EUR per personAah
(A): 25 EUR per personNote

: Transfer to the show is on your own

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We will inform you about the exact address.

Dinner on Bon Sai Cruise or Indochina Junk CruiseOn
this extraordinary dinner you will sail along the Mekong River on the Cruise and enjoy a first class buffet with great entertainment
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From the ship you will have a magnificent view of Saigon’s vibrant nightlife and distinctive skyline - bring your camera!

---Price: 46 EUR per person (min. 2 persons) ---On
24 Dec and 31 Dec surcharge: EUR 70 per person
Day 14 Day 14: Day Trip To The Fertile Mekong Delta (B, M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Day Trip To The Fertile Mekong Delta (B, M)

Today you will take a trip to the Mekong Delta. This region is the southernmost in Vietnam and is also known as the "bread basket", as rice for the whole country is grown here. You will drive to Ben Tre and start your boat trip on the Mekong River. You will stop at a small farm to taste delicious local fruits and tea. By rickshaw you will go to a nice place to have your lunch. Continue by small boats on the narrow waterways back to Ben Tre and transfer back to Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon including breakfast the next morning.

Meals included:
BreakfastLunchAdditional

options
"Dark City Tour" by Vespa (about 04 hours) - English guidedPart
night walking tour - part Vespa tour with culinary tastings

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You will experience Saigon’s nightlife up close - all by Vespa. You’ll have a drink at Zoom Café, stop at various Vietnamese restaurants and some of the city’s best cookshops. You’ll visit a nightclub with live music, where the new generation of Vietnamese show off their unique dance style. Sitting behind the driver, you will discover a completely different face of Vietnam and be right in the middle of the action.

Included: Vespa, driver, guide, food and drinks.
Day 15 Day 15: Beach Holiday In Mui Ne (F)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Beach Holiday In Mui Ne (F)

Today your driver will take you to Mui Ne. In the midday hours you will reach the resort, which is located directly on Mui Ne’s beach. Here you can relax in peace and put your legs up a little. Enjoy the small harbor with the many colorful fishing boats or spend the afternoon on the enchanting white sandy beach. Spend the night at the charming resort hotel.
Overnight in Mui Ne including breakfast the next morning.

Recommended Activities: The drive takes you past large farms; everywhere the land appears lush green. The region mainly grows dragon fruit, you should definitely try this tasty fruit once.

Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 16 Days 16-18: Bathing And Relaxing On The Sandy Beach Of Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Days 16-18: Bathing And Relaxing On The Sandy Beach Of Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) (B)

You can spend these days as you wish. For example, enjoy your beach vacation with a walk on the beach or visit the Cham Towers, from which you have a magnificent view of the coast as well as the city of Phan Thiet. The sand dunes offer a great opportunity for sand surfing or an action-packed ride on quads or dune buggies.
Overnight at your beach hotel in Mui Ne (Phan Thiet town) including breakfast.

Meals included:
Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Complete - From The Rice Terraces In The North To Th

Day 1: Arrival In The Charming Capital Hanoi (B)

Day 2: Cultural Village Of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups With Train Ride To Lao Cai (B, M)

Day 3: The Colourful Markets Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)

Day 4: Hike To The Mountain Villages Of The Ethnic Minorities (B)

Day 5: Sapa - Night Train Back To Hanoi (B)

Day 6: Experience Hanoi’S History Up Close (B)

Day 7: Cruise In The Breathtaking Halong Bay (B, M, A)

Day 8: Continue Your Cruise And Fly To Hue (Brunch) (B).

Day 9: Exploring The Ancient Imperial City Of Hue (B)

Day 10: Cloud Passes And Sandy Beaches (B)

Day 11: Exploring The Old Town Of Hoi An (B, M)

Day 12: Flight To Saigon (B)

Day 13: Saigon - The Vibrant Metropolis Of Vietnam (B)

Day 14: Day Trip To The Fertile Mekong Delta (B, M)

Day 15: Beach Holiday In Mui Ne (F)

Days 16-18: Bathing And Relaxing On The Sandy Beach Of Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) (B)

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