Meals

Meals as stated in itinerary

Guide

The services of English-speaking guides

Transport

Airport Transfer from Noibai Intl (HAN) to Hanoi Lion Boutique Hotel Transport from Hanoi to Sa Pa and return Transport from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and return Transport from Hanoi to Hue by train Transfer from Hue Train Station to Hotel in Hue Transport from Hue to Hoi An Airport Transfer from Hotel Hoian to Danang Intl (DAD) Flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Airport Transfer from Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN) to Hotel Airport Transfer from Hotel to Tan Son Nhat Intl (SGN)

Others

All needed transport. Water, snack and fruit. Entrance fees. Airport transfers

Accommodation

1 night at a 4 Star Hotel in Ha Noi 1 night in a 4 Star Hotel in Sapa 1 night at a 4 Star Hotel in Ha Noi 1 night onboard a 4 Star Cruise 1 night at a 3 Star Hotel in Hue 2 nights at a 4 Star Hotel in Hoian 3 nights at a 4 Star Hotel in Saigon Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category

Flights

Flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Not included:

Others

Soft drink (beer, coca cola…). All other services not indicated above. Tips, Personal expense, Other services do not mention under inclusion or in the program. Old Town tickets (6$/pp) Gratuities for Tour Guides and Bikers Sightseeing not included in the itinerary International flights are not included No planned/organized activities on the leisure days

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi

About the destination

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is one of the most charming cities in Asia with a unique character. Years of foreign occupation have left a mark on this city as it is shown in the interesting museums, the historical buildings, the pagodas, the mausoleum, and its own French quarter give the city a very distinctive atmosphere. The best way to get to know Hanoi is to walk around. The historical center is not very extensive, many places to visit are there or in the immediate surroundings, and walking is the best way to have some contact with the friendly people of Hanoi. Hanoi is known as a city of lakes as there are many lakes and trees all around the city, the biggest being the West Lake, Ho Tay, and the most famous in the city center being the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ho Hoan Kiem. The beautiful thing about Hanoi is the interesting contrasts of architecture, ranging from the traditional old buildings of the Old Quarter to the European style huge buildings of the French Quarter to the Communist monuments at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and surrounding areas, not to mention the beautiful traditional architecture of its temples such as the Quan Su Pagoda. Hanoi is a peaceful and hectic city, buzzing with street life and exotic markets yet serene around the tranquil pagodas and temples. The City of the Soaring Dragon is the place to be in Vietnam.

Points of interest

Ly Thái To, Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Palace of Culture and Labour, Hàng Bo, Hanoi International Exhibition Center, Hang Gai
Day 2 Halfday Walks Through Rice Fields - Private
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halfday Walks Through Rice Fields - Private

Halfday Walks Through Rice Fields

(Lao Chai – Ta Van)

Highlights:

On the way you will learn more about the different process of making rice field to the rice is on the dinner table. You will hear about the daily life of Black Hmong and Giay minorities.

Itinerary:

You will commence your short journey by driving south toward Muong Hoa valley. You will then start your walk by descending into the valley, which is the largest rice paddy terraced among Sapa area. The guide can provide you interesting information about rice. If you visit the valley sometime in between May and October, you will be able to observe and experience how the local do planting and harvesting, one of the most important activities in the daily life. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority to Ta Van village of Giay minority.

Black H’mong is one of the biggest minority groups in the Sapa area. They are proud of their culture and keep their traditions and way of living. They have their own language and wear traditional indigo blue clothing.

Giay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. The development has meant that some of their old customs have been lost but many women still wear traditional shirts with a purple, blue or green color. The Giay’s houses are build of wood and bamboo with a clay floor.

After visiting Ta Van the car will return you to Sapa.

Approx: 1 hours driving/ 2 hours walking.

Included

English speaking guide , All needed transport , Water, snack and fruit , Entrance fees

Not included

Tips , Soft drink (beer, coca cola…) , All other services not indicated above

Meeting point

Hotels
Day 3 Half Day Hanoi City Tour & Street Food On Vintage Jeep - Small Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Half Day Hanoi City Tour & Street Food On Vintage Jeep - Small Group Tour

Hanoi Jeep Tours is a fun way to experience the sights, smells and tastes of Hanoi NOT like a trip through the window of a mundane air-con car. And definitely, the best way to see and learn about the real Hanoi, not just the run-off-the-mill tourist sites. If you are looking for a way to see Hanoi in style, then Hanoi Jeep Tours is the one-of-a-kind tour for you!

Venice has gondolas, Paris has 2CVS, Rome has Fiats and in Hanoi, we have Vietnam People’s Army legendary Jeep-Uaz469 from the Soviet Era. Gaz69 Jeep was a legend of the Soviet Bloc & Vietnamese Army in the 50s & 60s, by now, any of Gaz69 left is definitely a national antique as the last ones were built in 1971.

Sit back, relax and be outstanding in the back of a VPA Legendary Jeep uaz469 as our chauffeur-driver plus expert guide shows you around the Hanoi highlights. We can also show you some of the more hidden gems in the capital, places you didn’t know existed. We expose you to the real Hanoi, featured with the good, the bad and the weird of the city. Plus, en route, you could have a chance to experience the best street food that the city offers.

Itinerary:

Our tour starts at your hotel in and around Hanoi Old Quarter, you will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing. We then begin our adventure!

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep Tours, we expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies just show you the beauty and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations. On Hanoi Backstreet Tours’ journeys, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remain hidden in the parts-unknown.

On the second part Hanoi Jeep Tours, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEEE places of our beautiful city such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum-the Mecca of Vietnamese, The 1000-year-old Buddhist and Taoist temples of Tran Quoc, temple of Literature, the historical train-street, the enchanting French Quarter, The hustling & bustling Old Quarter, the romantic lakes of Hoan Kiem, West Lake, Hanoi Opera House & famous Long Bien bridge etc.

On the last part of Hanoi Jeep tours en route, you are going to stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

Included

Vietnam People’s Army Legend Jeep – Uaz469 / Gaz69, Experienced driver, Rain poncho, English speaking guide, All food & drinks, Coffee, Juice, beer, soft-drinks

Not included

Tips, Personal expense, Other services do not mention under inclusion or in the program.

Meeting point

Hotel
Day 4 Ha Long Bay - Overnight On Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay - Overnight On Cruise

Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. Hạ Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tử Long bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà islands to the southwest. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Ban Sen, a thickly forested, almost uninhabited island reachable by ferries to Quan Lan from Cai Rong. - Cat Ba, the home of the endangered cat: Ba langur, a national park, numerous caves and the most popular destination in Ha Long Bay for tourists. - Quan Lạn, a historically significant outlying island with the beginnings of some tourism infrastructure and some beautiful beaches. - Van Don, a large island that is well inhabited, little visited by tourists and connected by road to the mainland near Cửa Ông. - Dau Be Island. This is a very popular swimming and diving spot because of its rich coral and deep grottoes with three inland lakes. - Bo Hon Island. The Virgin Cave (Hang Trinh Nu) is one of the most famous caves in Halong Bay. It is probably best known for its shrine. There are two chambers in the cave with a square-shaped outer chamber and a ceiling about 30 metres high. The inner chamber formations look like sentries conversing with one another and another formation, resembling a general surveying his troops, lies in the middle of the chamber. The moving light reflected from the water outside seems to bring these formations to life.
Day 5 Halong - Hanoi - Hue
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong - Hanoi - Hue

About the destination

Huế Northern accent is the capital city of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Ho Chi Minh Museum. Contains photos and information on Ho Chi Minh as well as the history of Hue in photographs. - Imperial Citadel. The former imperial seat of government and Hue’s prime attraction, this is a great sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history. - Thien Mu Pagoda. Perched on a bluff over the river and housing some very fine gold and silver Buddha images. The Thien Mu Pagoda overlooks the Perfume River and is the official symbol of the city of Hue. - Tombs of the Emperors. Another of Hue’s great attractions are the Tombs of the Emperors, on the Perfume River south of the city.
Day 6 Hue Free & Easy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Free & Easy

Huế Northern accent is the capital city of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Ho Chi Minh Museum. Contains photos and information on Ho Chi Minh as well as the history of Hue in photographs. - Imperial Citadel. The former imperial seat of government and Hue’s prime attraction, this is a great sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history. - Thien Mu Pagoda. Perched on a bluff over the river and housing some very fine gold and silver Buddha images. The Thien Mu Pagoda overlooks the Perfume River and is the official symbol of the city of Hue. - Tombs of the Emperors. Another of Hue’s great attractions are the Tombs of the Emperors, on the Perfume River south of the city.
Day 7 Hoi An Free & Easy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Free & Easy

About the destination

Hội An is a city in Vietnam, located on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast region, in the Quảng Nam Province. Hội An is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city possessed the largest harbour in south-east Asia in the 1st century and was known as Lâm Ấp Phố MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Japanese Covered Bridge’s Pagoda. The Bridge is located on the west end of Tran Phu Street, but the ticket is ONLY required to access the annexed pagoda on one side of the bridge’s interior; the bridge itself is free for crossing. - Quan Cong Temple. - Phung Hung House - Quan Thang House. - Tan Ky House.
Day 8 Hidden Gems Of Old Hoi An - Small Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hidden Gems Of Old Hoi An - Small Group Tour

SIC - Morning departure 07:30 - 11:30 - English-speaking Guide

Gastronomy

Multiple options

Highlights:

This is a unique magic x-key to unveil the highlights &local lives of the ancient city while avoiding tourist crowds. Enjoy an easy-going route like a true local in our experience! This experience is born from our desire to show international friends the true heart and soul of the old town that only locals can offer. From the hidden aspect of history to the bustling local life, from family temple to delicious cuisine, we’ve got you all covered!

Itinerary:

We are honored to show you our beautiful city through the walk into backstreets to discover inside perspectives and secrets.

We visit local family businesses that produce and sell products in Hoi An. You’ll learn how Vietnamese produce: organic bean sprouts, Cao Lau noodles in the oldest factory. We’ll taste it like a local.

We’ll keep walking into the local trails to learn more about our family temple, market life, architecture and lifestyle – a favorite walk that shares everything and true stories stunning about this ancient city. The walk around the outskirts city is about an hour, before we start our food tastes. You will learn how Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners have strongly impacted Hoi An life and its cuisine. We’ll enjoy about 5-7 delicious local Vietnamese treats, Chinese and French infusions at a variety of stops. Let’s eat and taste with locals.

At the end, we’ll cheer together in our favorite spot. Get a relaxing drink.

Note:

·      Vegetarian/Vegan are available

·      We prepare water, snacks, wet tissue.

·      Please prepare your own: sunglasses, sun-cream, hat, and wear comfortable clothes accordingly.

Duration

Multiple options.

Meeting point

Hotel.

Included

All foods and drinks on tour, Transportation.

Not included

Old Town tickets (6$/pp), Personal expenses, Tips.
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

About the destination

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. It is a modern, lively and bustling city. It is economically active, filled with lively markets and it is unequivocally the nation’s commercial center. Though the country’s most modern city by far, it retains a unique Vietnamese flavor and you can still see evidences of an illustrious Colonial past of this former pearl of the orient. In the core area, which locals still affectionately refer to as Saigon, you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions such as the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame cathedral, Reunification Palace, the Saigon river and the Markets. To take a break from the city, you can take a tour to the Mekong Delta or to Da Lat, if you have more time. Da Lat, located in the highlands approximately 300km from the city is worth the trip as there is plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which served magnificent local food. The commercial and financial hub of Vietnam is an exciting and interesting sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent county.

Points of interest

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, The ADORA Center - Palace of Exhibitions and Congresses
Day 10 Saigon Insider By Vespa - Small Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon Insider By Vespa - Small Group Tour

Morning departure 08:00 - 12:00 - English Speaking Guide

Culture and Art

Multiple options

Only have half a day to spare but want to see the best of Saigon, join us on the back of a Vespa scooter and ride through the bustling streets of Saigon, experience the highlights, secrets and hidden gems of Saigon. Being with our tour you will see a lot more than you can find on your own so let us be your professional pilot when you are in our city.

Highlights include:

Photo stops at the central post office, Notre dame cathedral, immolated monk monument

Secret weapon bunker of NVA to attack Saigon in Tet offensive in 1968

Saigon’s oldest local coffee house, wholesale flowers market

Old apartment area, heritage temple

Local markets of motorbike spare parts, fabric, cigarette, fruits and ornamental fish…. (pass by)

Lunch at a local restaurant to experience authentic local food.

Duration

Multiple options.

Meeting point

Hotel.

Included

Classic Vespa Scooters, Helmets, Ponchos, Hand-sanitizer, Licensed driver, English speaking guide, Entrance tickets as per itinerary, Food and drinks as per itinerary.

Not included

Gratuities for Tour Guides and Bikers, Food and drinks not included in the itinerary, Sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) Free And Easy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) Free And Easy

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. It is a modern, lively and bustling city. It is economically active, filled with lively markets and it is unequivocally the nation’s commercial center. Though the country’s most modern city by far, it retains a unique Vietnamese flavor and you can still see evidences of an illustrious Colonial past of this former pearl of the orient. In the core area, which locals still affectionately refer to as Saigon, you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions such as the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame cathedral, Reunification Palace, the Saigon river and the Markets. To take a break from the city, you can take a tour to the Mekong Delta or to Da Lat, if you have more time. Da Lat, located in the highlands approximately 300km from the city is worth the trip as there is plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which served magnificent local food. The commercial and financial hub of Vietnam is an exciting and interesting sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent county.
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) - Transfer To Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) - Transfer To Airport

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. It is a modern, lively and bustling city. It is economically active, filled with lively markets and it is unequivocally the nation’s commercial center. Though the country’s most modern city by far, it retains a unique Vietnamese flavor and you can still see evidences of an illustrious Colonial past of this former pearl of the orient. In the core area, which locals still affectionately refer to as Saigon, you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions such as the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame cathedral, Reunification Palace, the Saigon river and the Markets. To take a break from the city, you can take a tour to the Mekong Delta or to Da Lat, if you have more time. Da Lat, located in the highlands approximately 300km from the city is worth the trip as there is plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which served magnificent local food. The commercial and financial hub of Vietnam is an exciting and interesting sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent county.

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Adventure - Food, Culture & Fun Experiences

Hanoi

Halfday Walks Through Rice Fields - Private

Half Day Hanoi City Tour & Street Food On Vintage Jeep - Small Group Tour

Ha Long Bay - Overnight On Cruise

Halong - Hanoi - Hue

Hue Free & Easy

Hoi An Free & Easy

Hidden Gems Of Old Hoi An - Small Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Saigon Insider By Vespa - Small Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) Free And Easy

Ho Chi Minh (Sai Gon) - Transfer To Airport

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