Tour Vietnam The Hidden Treasure Of Pu Luong

Others

Complimentary Vietnam Visa arrangement services (one month, single entry) Entrance fee as per program River rafting in Pu Luong

Guide

Local English speaking guides (different guides in different places) In-house English-speaking guide on Halong boat

Transport

Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle while touring Shuttle bus Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi

Accommodation

Accommodations as mentioned based on twin/double sharing (or similar) Private cabin on shared overnight cruise in Halong bay.

Meals

Meals are mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Waters during tour day

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Insurance

Travel Insurance

Flights

International and domestic flight tickets.

Others

Vietnam visa stamp fee (USD 25/pax) Early check-in and late check-out Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others Banking fee for payments by bank transfer Any service not clearly mentioned in the program Transfer surcharge for solo traveller

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

Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (-/-/D)

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

Upon arrival flight, the local driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi then check-in at hotel.

Our tour guide will pick you at your hotel in the Old Quarter and then we get a Cyclo to Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life to visit Ngoc Son temple and The Huc Bridge. And then we will stop at Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.

After that, on the way to Water puppet show, we will see Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel - A Grand Dame of Southeast Asia that welcomes guests to experience her colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï’s French Quarter, this legendary property bring guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. A stage art invented by the Vietnamese peasants hundred years ago, with nearly 20 stories of Vietnam traditions and daily scenes will be the last activity. Finally we will take a walk on the streets of the old quarter and enjoy the Vietnamese traditional food: Beef noodles.

Night activities suggestion: enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with life music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or just simple spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Please note: Standard check in time is 14:00
Day 2 Hanoi – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu - Hanoi (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

A 90km drive south of Hanoi will lead you to Ninh Binh, the site of the one capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took its leading role in 11th century. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi – Pu Luong (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Pu Luong (B/L/-)

Pick up and transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Pu Luong retreat.

In the morning, you enter Pu Luong Nature Reserve by road via a breath taking mountain pass giving you a panoramic view of the whole valley. You arrive at your accommodation in time for a delicious lunch, followed by free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating panoramic views and tranquil setting.

Vietnamese set menu lunch at the retreat.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk in search of stunning water wheels. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.

Arriving at scenic Tan Lap Bridge, you disembark to be transferred back to Pu Luong Retreat.

Dinner at your own arrangement for more flexibility. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 4 Enthralling Trekking Routes (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Enthralling Trekking Routes (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the retreat. We start early in the morning to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Trek through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still!

Continuing to the base of the valley, you weave between roads and farm land, villages and wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains and open land. Savour the ever-changing scenery as you trek to a beautiful spot to enjoy a simple picnic lunch.

After enjoying delicious food, you have your free afternoon to explore the refreshing water to the nearby river, before moving to pick up point to be transferred back to the Retreat.

Dinner at your own arrangement for more flexibility. Overnight in Pu Luong.
Day 5 Village Life And The Community – Pu Luong – Hanoi (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Village Life And The Community – Pu Luong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Breakfast at the retreat.

You have the chance to get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farm land and rice fields, and learn about making rice wine and weaving colorful textiles. Then you will be transferred back to Puluong Retreat for lunch.

Check out the Lodge in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 Hanoi - Halong/Lan Ha Bay - Overnight On Board (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong/Lan Ha Bay - Overnight On Board (B/L/D)

From Hanoi, at 8AM, head East for more than 3 hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, ploughing buffaloes or planting seedling. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the boat near Titov Beach.

Please note! The program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose.
Day 7 Halong/ Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong/ Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B/L/-)

After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Sail Island, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf around 11.00.

Take shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Our driver shall wait for you en route to continue the transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for a short flight to Danang.

Welcome at the airport then transfer along the coast to reach Hoi An Ancient Town to check in.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8 Hoi An – Half Day City - Hue (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An – Half Day City - Hue (B/-/-)

After breakfast at hotel, you take interesting walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, enjoy the attractiveness of ancient houses Tan Ky & Phung Hung, as well as Japanese Bridge. Later we can stop at shrines or stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where you may find the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. This is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day. After lunch at your own arrangement, you will be transferred on a shuttle bus from Hoi An to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, check in to your hotel and overnight in Hue.
Day 9 Hue - Full Day City (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue - Full Day City (B/L/-)

After breakfast, at around 7:30 - 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from hotel to take a full day to discover Hue: visit Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum, Emperor Khai Dinh’s Mausoleum, Performing Programs of VO KINH VAN AN - Vietnam Traditional kungfu and Emperor Tu Duc’s Mausoleums. Stop on the way to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Imperial capital during Nguyen Dynasty, Hue museum of Royal Fine Arts and the seven – storey Thien Mu Pagoda on the riverbank. Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River and do not miss the sunset on the river . Overnight in Hue.
Day 10 Hue - Saigon - Half Day City (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue - Saigon - Half Day City (B/-/-)

After breakfast, you will be transfer without guide to Hue Airport to board a midday flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be transfer to check-in your hotel. This afternoon, our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Saigon has to offer. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Go back in time in a visiting the War Remnants Museum where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting the second Indochina war. Afterward, we visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Next is Jade Emperor Pagoda. This is an ancient temple, as the Chinese temple style with bright decorative motifs. Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here. Return your hotel and overnight in Saigon.
Day 11 Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B/L/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B/L/-)

Morning visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Vietnamese guerillas during the conflict. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex was base to almost 10,000 troops. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive examples of how fierce the war used to be. You even can try to crawl some dozens of m on the tunnel underground to have the real experience. Return to Saigon.

Afternoon, your free time for shopping in the downtown where you can choose many lovely stuff at the very reasonable price. A few places to be mentioned to visit during your shopping is Ben Thanh Market – the center and typical market of Saigon; Saigon Square where is a few minutes walking from Ben Thanh Market; An Dong Plaza and its nearby Market; or Diamond Plaza if you are seeking the high qualified and brand name goods. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 12 Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)

Breakfast at hotel. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have a half day more for the sightseeing and shopping before the departure till check out time and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home.

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Please note: Standard check out time is around 12.00.

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Vietnam The Hidden Treasure Of Pu Luong

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam The Hidden Treasure Of Pu Luong

Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (-/-/D)

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

Hanoi – Pu Luong (B/L/-)

Enthralling Trekking Routes (B/L/-)

Village Life And The Community – Pu Luong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Hanoi - Halong/Lan Ha Bay - Overnight On Board (B/L/D)

Halong/ Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B/L/-)

Hoi An – Half Day City - Hue (B/-/-)

Hue - Full Day City (B/L/-)

Hue - Saigon - Half Day City (B/-/-)

Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon (B/L/-)

Saigon – Departure (B/-/-)

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