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North to south highlights (14d/13n)

Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

Daily departure

 

Price
US$754/ per person staying at twin shared room
Single Surcharge
US$339
Depature
Daily
Route
Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Valid upto 30/09/2011

*** The tour runs on minimum of 2 pax ***

Day 1: Arrival at Hanoi (DP)

Arriving at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, you'll be met and driven to your hotel.
Free afternoon in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi free time - Overnight train to Lao Cai (B, DP)

Hanoi city tourYou will have a free day to discover the rich historical and cultural city- Hanoi. We suggest you to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the President House (closed on Monday and Friday) and the visit the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Other interesting sites: Ethnology Museum for an overview of Vietnam's 54 distinct ethnic groups in anticipation of your trip to Sapa. Walking around the Old Quarter and watch Water puppet show are enjoyable.
Later in the evening, our driver will pick you up and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station to board your overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 3: Joined tour in Sapa (B, L, D, G)

Sapa toursArrive in the early morning, where you will be met and taken up into the mountains to Sapa, a small town perched on the mountainside opposite Mt. Fan Si Pan, Vietnam's highest peak.
Have breakfast at your hotel, then we take a soft trek to Sin Chai village and Cat Cat village inhabited by Black H'mong ethnics, enjoy the nice landscapes of green forests and mountain and fresh atmosphere here. Back to Sapa by motorbike. Overnight in Sapa.
Note: the addmission fees are  included already.

Day 4: Joined tour in Sapa - Hanoi (B, L, G)

Tours in SapaAfter having breakfast, start trekking uphill to Lao Chai & Ta Van village. Communication exchange with local people in Lao Chai village. After having picnic lunch carried by the tour guide, continuing trekking through villages and rice terraced fields to Ta Van village settled by Dzay ethnic minorities. Back Sapa by jeep in the afternoon. Take bus 16 seat car back Lao Cai, having dinner by your own in Lao Cai before cating a night train back Hanoi.
Note: the addmission fees are included already.

Day 5: Joined overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay (B, L, D, G)

Our driver will pick you up at the train station to Culi Cafe for early breakfast.
About 8h00AM, our shuttle bus and guide will pick you up at Culi cafe. Arrive in Halong board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by a dinner between 6h30 and 7h00 pm, overnight on board.

Day 6: Ha Long - Hue (Brunch, G in Halong, DP in Hue)

Vietnam ToursSunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks such as Drum cave, Man's head Islet. Heading to Van Gia fishing village, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Have a short break before en route to Hanoi .
Then, you will be transferred to the airport for late flight to Hue.  Upon arrival in Hue, you'll be met and driven to your hotel where you spend the night.
Note: the addmission fee is included already.

Day 7: Joined Hue city tour (B, L, G)

After breakfast at hotel, you will start to visit the city with the others: visit the Royal Imperial Citadel and take a boat cruise to Thien Mu pagoda and Ming Mang King's tomb. The tour will be continued by visiting Tu Duc King's tombs. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue - Hoi An (B, L, G)

In the afternoon, take a shuttle bus to Hoi An ancient town. Stop at Lang Co beach for visiting and relaxing. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check in hotel. Free afternoon to visit the town and overnight.

Day 9: Sit in coach half day to Cu Lao Cham - Joined tour (B, L, G)

In the morning, transfer by bus from your hotel to Cua Dai quay. Relax in the fresh and cool wind and enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speedboat to Cham Island. Then, you will visit Bai Lang , including Au Thuyen (the shelter for boats in storm) and the local fishing village.
At 10hAM, transfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling then go to Bai Chong to relax, swim, sunbath and enjoy a special lunch with fresh seafood.
In the afternoon, return to mainland, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.
Note: MPA visiting fee, entrance ticket to Bai Chong, snorkeling fee, and a local seafood set lunch are included.

Day 10: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (B, DP in Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City)

After breakfast, you'll be free until being picked up and transferred to Danang airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
When you arrive, a private car will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city centre. After checking in, you'll be free for a preliminary wander around District 1. Your overnight will be in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11: Joined Cu Chi tunnels half day tour and free (B, G)

8h00, we venture beyond the city limits to the former Viet Cong stronghold at Cu Chi, where we explore this remarkable tunnel network. Free afternoon in HCMC and overnight.

Day 12: Joined tour to Vinh Long - Cai Be - Can Tho (B, L, G)

Cai Be toursDepart at 8:00 AM from HCMC to Cai Be by air-conditioned bus. Have a motorized boat ride to see round Cai Be floating market with local people being selling, buying, exchanging goods from their boats. Walk around to see orchard, rice paper making, rice scrispies producing process, ect... Stop for a rest, a free Vietnamese lunch including tropical fruits, traditional music. Boat through a village to see peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous natural setting of Mekong Delta region. Take a boat trip through some islands and cross Mekong river to Vinh Long. Crossing lower Mekong river to view Can Tho city by ferry. Overnight in Can Tho.
Note: the addmission fees are  included already.

Day 13: Joined tour to Can Tho - HCMC (B, G)

Can Tho tours3-hour boat trip to discover the beautiful Cai Rang floating market and its surroundings. Visit a rice husking mill, fruit gardens.  Enjoy tropical fruit (free). See the peaceful life in the rural area. Have lunch  in Can Tho before going back to Saigon. Stop to visit Vinh Long market and Mekong Rest stop in My Tho.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City departure (B, DP)

Your time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to take you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your departure flight.

 

 HOTELS FOR THIS TOUR

 

 

Hotels

Hanoi 

Jasper Hotel

Halong 

Phoenix Cruise

Sapa
Bamboo Sapa hotel

Hue

Festival Hotel

Heritage Hotel

Hoi An

Lotus Hotel

Phu Thinh Hotel

HCMC

Sapphire Hotel

Le Duy Hotel

INCLUSIVES:

  • 10 nights hotel accommodation in twin sharing room including breakfast. 
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing as specified 
  • Land transfer - conditioned vehicle as program except leisure time
  • Overnight train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi in air conditioned sharing four-berth cabin.
  • Boat cruise as mentioned
  • All meals as programmed. Special requirement could be arranged with prior notice from guest
  • English speaking guide follow the tour.

EXCLUSIVES:

  • Drinks & tips
  • Insurance
  • International and domestic Flight tickets and airport taxes.
  • Personal expenses
  • Others not mentioned

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