Guide

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide

Others

- Bottles on the bus - Entrance fee and sightseeing - Boat trip in Mekong and Ha Long

Transport

- Private car pick up at the airport - Shuttle bus pick up at the hotel

Accommodation

The 3* hotel in the center with good location, good quality. - 03 nights in Ho Chi Minh - 01 nights in Can Tho - 04 nights in Hanoi - 01 night in Sapa - 01 night in Ha Long

Meals

Meal as indicated: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, X=no meal

Not included:

Flights

Excluded

Insurance

Excluded

Others

•Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program •Travel insurance •Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...) •Tipping/ Gratuities: $3/ person/ day •Single supplement •Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations. •Check out late and check in early (check in time 14:00 and check out time 12:00). •Visa on arrival •Air ticket

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Day 1 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival (No Meal)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival (No Meal)

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh ! The driver will transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of day is your own at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

( start 8.00 – return 19.30 )

AM: HCM City

We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, (optional Ben Thanh Market - only drop off).

PM: Cu Chi Tunnels

Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".

Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.

Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L)

Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in the hotel (family home-stay with dinner can be arranged on request). Free time to visit bustling Can Tho market.
Day 4 Day 4: Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L)

Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river (Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Răng floating market, which are the liveliest in the whole religion.

Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only o¬ne stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Back to HCM city.

Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Fly Ho Chi Minh To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Fly Ho Chi Minh To Hanoi (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel. You are free until the driver transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi.

Welcome to Hanoi ! The driver transfer to hotel for check in. The rest of day is your own at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6 Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

(OPTION 1: TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY)

7.30 – 8.30: Meet your tour guide.

- Star the trip with Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake.

- Visit Ho Chi Minh’s complex, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father, his house- on – stil and One pillar pagoda- modeled after a lotus flower, a symbol of Hanoi.

- Arrive Ethnology museum to learn about cultures of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.

13.00: Have a rest and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter.

- Visit Temples of Literature constructed in 1070- dedicated to Confucius, sages ad talented scholars. It is the most famous temple in Hanoi, also functioning as Vietnam’s first university.

- Leave for a legendary Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple dedicated to a former general commander Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians.

16.00: Arrive back in your hotel. Tour ends

Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Hanoi - Sapa- Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hanoi - Sapa- Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)

6:30 - 7:00 – Our driver and tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa.

10:00 – Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa.

13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in.

14:30 – Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, which is a great spot for photo-shoots.

17:00 – Return to Sapa town for dinner. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town.

Overnight at the hotel
Day 8 Day 8: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)

8:00 – Have breakfast at the hotel.

9:00 – Begin trekking from Sapa towards another part of Muong Hoa Valley where you can see the magnificent landscapes of the mountainous region. Trek through Y Linh Ho, the village of the Black H’mong, then continue the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture.

11:30 – Arrive at Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture.

Take a bus ride to return to Sapa.

14:30 –Free time in Sapa for refreshment.

15:15 – Catch a bus to travel back to Hanoi.

21:15 – Arrive in Hanoi. The tour ends.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 9 Day 9: Hanoi - Ha Long - Sung Sot Cave (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Hanoi - Ha Long - Sung Sot Cave (B/L/D)

07:45 - 08:15: Pick up at your hotel (in Hanoi Old Quarter area only) and depart for Ha Long City.

12:30 - On arrival at the pier, you will board your Royal Palace Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by professional and friendly crew.

13:00 - Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through the most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Royal Palace Cruise in a very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you.

14:30 - Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.

15:30 - Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

16:30 - Kayaking & swimming

18:00 - Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, make friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listen to soft, light music, and wear traditional costumes for kings, queens and mandarins.

19:00 - Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.

20:30 - The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
Day 10 Day 10: Ha Long – Pearl Farm – Hanoi (B/L/X)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ha Long – Pearl Farm – Hanoi (B/L/X)

06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.

07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, and fruits.

07:45 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.

09:00 – Back to Royal Palace Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.

10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise.

11:00 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at the harbor.

12:30 – Get on the bus to Hanoi. 16:00 – Transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Departure (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel. You are free to go shopping until the driver transfer to airport for flight back home.

End of the service !

11 days tour

Vietnam 11 Days - South To North

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam 11 Days - South To North

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival (No Meal)

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong - Ben Tre - Can Tho (B/L)

Day 4: Cai Rang Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh (B/L)

Day 5: Fly Ho Chi Minh To Hanoi (B)

Day 6: Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Day 7: Hanoi - Sapa- Cat Cat Village (B/L/D)

Day 8: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa – Hanoi (B/L)

Day 9: Hanoi - Ha Long - Sung Sot Cave (B/L/D)

Day 10: Ha Long – Pearl Farm – Hanoi (B/L/X)

Day 11: Departure (B)

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