Hygieneprotocol

- To enter Vietnam you need to be fully vaccinated and have medical insurance, covering $10000 for Covid-19 treatment. - You will need to wear mask in the public places.

Meals

As per itinerary

Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary – Service charges and government tax

Transport

- Airport transfers by private car - Air-conditioned bus for the excursions - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way)

Flights

Domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang, economy Domestic flight from Da Nang to Hanoi, economy

Guide

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

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Ho Chi Minh - Prague Hotel or similar Sapa - Panorama Sapa or similar Hanoi - Mina Hotel and Spa or similar Halong Bay - Le Journey cruise or similar 4-STAR Ho Chi Minh - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa or similar Hanoi - Tirant hotel or similar Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise 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)

Not included:

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese New Year Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver, who will be waiting in the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Day 2 Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Mekong Delta is one of the most important regions of Vietnam, which supplies rice and fruits for the entire country. This is why Mekong Delta is also called the "rice bowl" of Vietnam. Exploring the maze of mangrove-lined riverways and visiting the local workshops and gardens will be a highlight of your holiday and will show you the countryside life of Southern Vietnam.

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the pick-up between 7:30-8:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour). Hop on the shuttle bus and take your way to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, which dated back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around beautiful river islands.

Have a stop on one of the islands to have a walk and explore the country lines and visit the orchards, where you can taste the tropical fruits while enjoying the folk music performance.

Get back to the sampan to cruise through the Thoi Son canal and soak in the beauty of the countryside. Stop at another village to visit the local workshops to see how the coconut candies are made and see the honeybee farm. Treat yourself to honey tea and candies and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Have lunch in the local restaurant and have some rest. In the afternoon, its a time for a cycling trip around Tan Thanh village to observe the local lifestyle. If you are not keen to cycle, you can relax in the hammock or just walk around the village. Then return to Ho Chi Minh, the approximate arrival time is 17:30.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing And Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing And Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Former Saigon is a modern city and the economic heart of Vietnam. At the same time, it has a bright history full of glorious and tragic moments. Today you will step back in time and learn about colonial and Vietnam War times.

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 and 8:00 (we will send you the exact time the day before the tour). Spend the morning visiting the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, constructed on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City that used to be the residence of the President of Southern Vietnam and was an important site of the Fall of Saigon. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. In the end, visit the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi tunnels, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will watch the introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems. The maze of tunnels included living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

You will be back in Ho Chi Minh around 19:00.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes:

The Notre Dame Cathedral is under restoration, you can visit only the outside area.
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Hanoi - Night Train To Sapa (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Hanoi - Night Train To Sapa (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the day-stay hotel for check-in and free time until the evening we transfer you to the train station for your trip to Sapa.

Overnight on train (4-seat sleeping cabin with A/C)

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)

You will arrive at Lao Cai station early in the morning. Your guide will meet you there and transfer you to Sapa by bus. You can take a shower and have some rest before 9:30 am when we will start our 6 km walk to Y Lih Ho village along scenic Muong Hoa valley. Spend some time exploring the village of black Hmongs and then continue walking for 2 km more down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people.

Enjoy your lunch at the local house, and learn more about local architecture, lifestyle, and traditions. After lunch and some rest, we will continue with a 2 km trek through the breathtaking sceneries to the road, where the bus will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa to have dinner and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NOTES:

Trekking distance: 10 km

Difficulty level: moderate
Day 6 Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready to visit the Black Hmongs’ Cat Cat village and enjoy a scenic walk down the valley. Have a stop by the beautiful waterfall and explore the hydroelectric power station, which was constructed by the French during colonial times. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverside, and then continue for the next 3 km to Sin Chai village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, also known as “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here, you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes returning to Sapa to have some free time before we will take you to the train station back to Hanoi.

Overnight on train (4-seat sleeping cabin with A/C)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

NOTES:

Trekking distance: 5 km

Difficulty level: easy
Day 7 Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - 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.

You will arrive in Hanoi around 5:30 am, our driver will meet you and take you to the hotel to take shower, have breakfast and have some rest until the cruise team will pick you up to take to Halog Bay 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 8 Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (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 back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Departure (B)

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Jewels Of Vietnam In 9 Days

Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Mekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing And Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Ho Chi Minh - Flight To Hanoi - Night Train To Sapa (B)

Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, And Ta Van (B/L/D) (Join A Group Tour)

Walk Around Cat Cat And Sin Chai Villages - Back To Hanoi (B/L) (Join A Group Tour)

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (Shared Cruise)

Halong Bay - Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Hanoi Departure (B)

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