Flights

- Flight from Hanoi to Danang with 20 kg luggage/person, economy - Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City with 20 kg luggage/person, 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 Hanoi - Mina Hotel or similar Sapa - Panorama Hotel Halong Bay - Le Journey Cruise or similar Hue - Cherish Hue Hotel or similar Hoi An - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh - Prague Hotel or similar 4-STAR Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Hue - Eldora Hotel or similar Hoi An - Silkotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-STAR Hanoi - Apricot Hotel or similar Sapa - Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar Halong Bay - Doris Cruise or similar Hue - Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Hoi An -Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh -The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon

Transport

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Meals

As per itinerary B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner

Others

Airport transfers by private car Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions as per itinerary

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is 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’s 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) - International flights and departure taxes am

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Day 2 Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km
9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
15h30 - 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3 Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)

Today your expert English-speaking local guide will give you an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture, including details on the ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. We eat as we go, trying seasonal fruits and sampling a tasty French-inspired snack from a street cart.
Walking through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we tempt our taste buds with the famed Hanoi dish such as Bun Cha and Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, we wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago.
Our next two snack stops are at outdoor barbecue stalls. We sit down with the Hanoi locals and sample various meat, vegetable, and bread specialties that are flame-grilled over hot coals for extra flavor. It’s then time for dessert as we venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup and smothered with crushed iced and condensed milk – this specialty cannot be missed!
Your local guide will then take you to one of Hanoi’s best-kept secrets, a hidden street food restaurant to taste the top ten street foods in Hanoi - Banh My Hanoi, Vietnamese Rice Wine, and famous Egg Coffee. This hard-to-find café is one of the few left in the narrow street inside the old quarter of Hanoi. Or, if coffee is not your style, a cold beer awaits! At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you with directions or a taxi back to your hotel.
Day 4 Hanoi - Travel To Sapa By Limousine Bus (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa By Limousine Bus (B)

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities. Take the limousine bus to get to Sapa, the travel time will take around 6 hours. Upon arrival to Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town right in the middle of the mountains.
Day 5 Sapa – Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai And Ta Van (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa – Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai And Ta Van (B/L/D)

Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide around 9:30 am and start your 12 km trekking, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the Hmong minority. On the way, enjoy the scenic beauty of the rice terraces and mountain peaks.
Stop for lunch at the local family in Lao Chai or in a cafe near the river.
Then keep hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay people, where we stay overnight with a local family. Here you have the opportunity to experience the local daily life, traditions, and customs.
Day 6 Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Enjoy the local breakfast at the homestay and get ready for trekking. We will leave around 9:30 a.m. and hike for about 8 km. and visit 2 villages of the red Dzao and the Hmong minorities: Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan villages. Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the valley and walk through the bamboo forest on the way to the main road, where the bus will pick you up and transfer you to Sapa. Spend some time exploring the town and leave for Hanoi around 15:00 by limousine bus.
Day 7 Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising To The Spectacular 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.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.
The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby 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 - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Travel To Hoi An (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 to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hoi An.
Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time.
Day 9 Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An.
As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood.
After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.
Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ...
After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.
Day 10 Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hue check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.
Day 11 Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty.
During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am.
11:00: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb.
12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue style dishes.
In the afternoon
13:30: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, The Imperial Citadel.
15:00: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda.
You will be back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.
Then transfer to the airport and take a flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 12 Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour

Pick -up time: 12:30 – 13:00
HIGHLIGHTS:
The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
ITINERARY:
Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
Day 13 Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Day 14 Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Monogram In 14 Days

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Immerse Yourself In A Lost World In Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Tickle Your The Taste Buds With Hanoi Streetfood Tour (B/L)

Hanoi - Travel To Sapa By Limousine Bus (B)

Sapa – Trekking To Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai And Ta Van (B/L/D)

Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Cruising To The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

Halong Bay - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Travel From Hoi An To Hue (B)

Hue City Tour - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Join A Group Tour

Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - Join A Group Tour

Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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