Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Guide

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

Flights

Flights with 20kg allowance luggage included: Hanoi to Hue Danang to Ho Chi Minh City ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Accommodation

3-stars hotels Hanoi - San Premium or similar Sapa - Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar Halong Bay - Le Journey Cruise or similar Hue - Cherish Hue or similar Hoi An - Kim An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh City - Acnos Hotel or similar Mui Ne - Sunny Beach and Spa or similar 4-stars hotels Hanoi - Tirant Hotel or similar Sapa - Amazing Sapa Hotel or similar Halong Bay - La Pandora Cruise or similar Hue - Eldora Hotel or similar Hoi An - Silkotel Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh City - Alagon Hotel or similar Mui Ne - Allezboo Beach Resort ans Spa or similar 5-stars hotels Hanoi - Apricot Hotel or similar Sapa - Silkpath Sapa Hotel or similar Halong Bay - Doris Cruise or similar Hue - Silkpath Hue Hotel or similar Hoi An - Palm Garden Resort or similar Ho Chi Minh City - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Mui Ne - The Cliff Resort 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

X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, 21 Jan (Tet), Apr,17 (New Year in Cambodia and Thailand) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Cambodian and Thai New Year) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person, Cambodia:$30/person) X Services not mentioned above

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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

Welcome To Vietnam – Hanoi Arrival

Xin Chao! Welcome to Vietnam, your driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be transferred to the hotel by private transportation. Check in to the hotel and get over the jet lag.

You can mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and product variety are splashed all over this area. After enjoying the first day yourself and return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world

- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Hanoi Sapa By Limousine (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Sapa By Limousine (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, have free leisure time until there will be a Limousine cab to transfer you to Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4 Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L)

First start of 6km of walking down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch with a local family gives you a worthwhile chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily lifestyles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. The last trek is about 2 km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.

Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L)

A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black Hmong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way in a jeep to return to Sapa. Limousin will come to pick you up to get back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel, you drive to Halong Bay. The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see. After breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way.

Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.

Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise.
Day 7 Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)

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.
Day 8 Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel and have a relaxing time before your driver transfers you to the airport. Take the flight to Hue City and transfer to your hotel in Hue.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 9 Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full-day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip that is full of fun and interesting experiences.

Take a dragon boat to cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pagoda in Hue City. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from the Perfume River will make you very comfortable.

Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.

After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!

Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.

On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).

4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 10 Cooking Class In Thuy Bieu Village (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cooking Class In Thuy Bieu Village (B/L) - Group Tour

08h30: Departure at Hue city center by boat. Coming to Thuy Bieu Village, you cycle under the shade of the pomelo trees. Visit the communal house of Luong Quan village. The place to worship the village god and the place where villagers gather every year on holidays.

In Thuy Bieu, tourists visit ancient garden houses bearing the characteristics of Hue and garden houses hundreds of years old age, typical for the architectural style of the ancient capital.

Continue to join in daily life with the profession of making incense, painting in the countryside, etc., which are additional jobs from the fieldwork.

11h00: Enjoy a local lunch in the garden house: Green salad, fried spring rolls, mixed figs…

The dishes are made from clean local ingredients by skillful hands of Hue women. You take part in learning how to make stick tea jams and herbal foot baths. You’ll be able to enjoy the work you’ve made yourself and receive a small packet of jam as a gift to take home.

12h00: Return to Toa Kham Prier by boat. End tour.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 11 Hue Travel To Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Travel To Hoi An (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, have a free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 12 Hoi An Walking + Lantern Making (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Walking + Lantern Making (B)

Our tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotel and we start the Walking Tour of Hoi An.

Our tour guide will take you to Hoi An ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. A beautiful bridge was built by the old Japanese in the 16th century as the Sword on the back of Namazu- a sea monster that has been making earthquakes in Japan. Our tour guide will tell you the beautiful architecture and stories about this wonderful bridge.

After that, we will go to visit Tan Ky old house. It is a 200 years old merchant house of Vietnamese with fabulous architecture of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese.

Our tour guide will explain to you how beautiful it is in Fengshui and the settings of this ancient house.

Continue the Hoi An Walking Tour, we will go to visit is the Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall). It is a typical Chinese Assembly Hall where the Chinese Businessmen worship the Goddess Mazu- the sea mother who helps and rescues people in accidents on the Ocean.

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is a very important business club in the Chinese community.

After the beautiful clubhouse of Chinese, we will go to the local handicraft space to learn how to make Hoi An lanterns. The locals there will guide you on how to make the typical traditional lantern of Hoi An.

After making the beautiful lanterns, you will keep what you made to be your souvenir.

Last but not least, we will go to visit Hoi An market. It is the biggest market in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Our tour guide will show you and explain how the locals sell and buy things, and how to bargain as well. Finish Hoi An Walking Tour Half Day, you are free in the ancient town.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 13 Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience(B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience(B/L) - Group Tour

Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00

Unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An old town, enjoy & experience how to prepare special foods. This tour will give visitors a great experience, especially the short vacation tourists in Hoi An, this is a perfect choice.

Highlight Attractions:

Going to experience a local colorful market, how to deal with the local sellers, and knew all ingredients for the meals.

Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war as well as immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like as hats, watches, rings .

Learn how to catch fish by throwingfishing -netand “ Purple Crabs” in the canal.

Show you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to make Vietnamese foods.

Enjoy 5 Vietnamese foods made by yourself.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 14 Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included

Have breakfast at the hotel, have free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to the airport, and be ready for the next flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 15 Hcm – Mekong Delta (B/L) – Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hcm – Mekong Delta (B/L) – Group Tour

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. 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 is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to 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.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City Drive To Mui Ne (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Drive To Mui Ne (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel, have free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to Mui Ne.

Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 17 Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Enjoy a free leisure day at the beach.

Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 18 Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Enjoy a free leisure day at the beach.

Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 19 Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Enjoy a free leisure day at the beach.

Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 20 Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

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Vietnam In-Depth Cultural Tours - 20 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam In-Depth Cultural Tours - 20 Days

Welcome To Vietnam – Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) Group Tour

Hanoi Sapa By Limousine (B)

Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B/L)

Cat Cat & Sin Chai – Sapa Back To Hanoi By Limousine (B/L)

Hanoi - Ha Long Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D)

Ha Long Bay Back To Hanoi (B/Brunch)

Hanoi Flight To Hue (B) Flight Included

Hue City Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Cooking Class In Thuy Bieu Village (B/L) - Group Tour

Hue Travel To Hoi An (B)

Hoi An Walking + Lantern Making (B)

Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking Experience(B/L) - Group Tour

Hoi An Flight To Hcm (B) Flight Included

Hcm – Mekong Delta (B/L) – Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Drive To Mui Ne (B)

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Mui Ne Free And Leisure Day (B)

Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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