It is the ultimate option based on our knowledge and experience to ensure you will have an authentic experience on your vacation in Vietnam. It covers the famous destinations in the north with Sapa mountainous area and Halong emerald bay and travel towards to the center of Vietnam with Hue imperial citadel and Hoi An ancient town.
The brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi late afternoon
Day 2: Hanoi – Water puppet show & street food tour
Day 3: Hanoi - Limousine bus to Sapa - Fansifan by cable car
Day 4: Sapa - Trekking to Y Linh Ho & Lao Chai & Ta Van village - Sapa (Medium trek: 3 hours)
Day 5: Sapa - Leisure - Drive back to Hanoi by Limousine Bus (Arrive in Hanoi around 21h)
Day 6: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Trang An - Climb to visit Hang Mua Cave
Day 7: Hanoi - Drive to Halong - Lan Ha Bay, overnight on Cruise
Day 8: Lan Ha Bay - Drive to Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi – Leisure time – Night train to Hue
Day 10: Hue – Leisure day
Day 11: Hue – Leisure day
Day 12: Hue - Drive to Danang - Hoi An
Day 13: Hoi An – Leisure
Day 14: Hoi An – Leisure
Day 15: Hoi An - Danang - Fly back to Hanoi – Take your homeward flight.
The detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi late afternoon (Welcome dinner)
Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide and driver then we transfer to hotel. Relax in the rest of the day and enjoy welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town.
Day 2: Hanoi - City tour (Breakfast, Dinner)
Today we are leisure day until 15h00 our local guide will pick up & we will have street food tour and water puppet show. Dinner with street food tour.
Day 3: Hanoi - Limousine bus to Sapa - Fansifan by cable car (Breakfast, Lunch)
6h30 AM – After breakfast the van will pick up and transfer to Limousine bus stop.
7h00: Limousine bus (28 seaters) depart for Sapa, we will reach Sapa at noontime. Our private van and guide will pick up & transfer for lunch, move to Deja Homestay in Tavan.
In the afternoon, our guide assist you buy the cable car tickets (tickets by your own) – witness the panorama mountain view from the rooftop of indochina.
Have dinner by your own. Overnight at homestay.
Day 4: Sapa - Trekking to Y Linh Ho & Lao Chai & Ta Van village - Sapa (Medium trek: 3 hours) (Breakfast, Lunch)
Villages: Y Linh hồ - Lao Chải - Tả Van
Have breakfast at homestay
Our driver and guide will come and start trekking. The first part is on the road but we soon turn to the right and walk on a small path down the valley to Y Linh Ho village settled down by the Muong Hoa River and from here to the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai. 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. The H’mong peoples have just recently changed their living way from sifting style into the sedentary one. So there are still a lot traces of the past time can be seen: rudimentary houses, stone wall around homes…After visiting Ta Van village, we transfer back to homestay for overnight. This dinner is your own choice of the homestay food menu.
Day 5: Sapa - Leisure - Drive back to Hanoi by Limousine Bus (Arrive in Hanoi around 21h) (Breakfast)
Have breakfast at homestay.
We are leisure to explore around the homstay. Have lunch by your account.
In the afternoon, check out homestay and transfer back to Sapa town. After, we will move the bus station and get the limousine bus back to Hanoi.
Arrive in hotel around 9h PM. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Trang An - Climb to visit Hang Mua Cave – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
Pick up at your hotel at 8 AM, we will drive Southward of Hanoi to Ninh Binh province. On arrival, we will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital dated back from 10th and 11th centuries. The area is one of rice fields broken by picturesque limestone mountains. It features several dozen monuments, including King Dinh and King Le Temple & Tombs….We then stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
We will take a pleasant boat rowing in Hoang Long River to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism complex. The complex is surrounded by picturesque landscape with thousands of hectares with more than 100 caves which can be explored by boat. It is also a home of 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna that many of them in the Red book of Vietnam. It is also a gathering of 31 valleys, 48 cross-water caves and we will visit 3 to 6 of them. On the rowing boat, we can enjoy the fresh air, clean and clear water with under water grass. Experience ourselves the feeling and emotion when we are on the water caves…
If the weather is good with sunny and fresh air, climbing to get Mua Cave will be a perfect choice. 500 steps to get to the Peak of Ngoa Long Mountain with an amazing view will definitely an unforgettable memory for you. Transfer back to hanoi, overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Hanoi - Drive to Halong, overnight on La Regina Royal Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Get back hotel for breakfast & check out and depart to Halong bay.
11h30 Arrive at La Regina Royal waiting lounge – Bai Chay- Ha Long, enjoy welcome drink and express check-in before boarding.
12:30 Check in aboard with Welcome drink from crew member while manager introduce the safety briefing and the boat cruising forward to the Halong bay.
13:00 Let your vacation start with a delicious lunch set menu in restaurant.
15:00 Your first excursion is a visit to Luon Cave. This is considered as one of the most ideal places in Halong for kayaking or rowing boat. After that, you can visit Titov Island, where you can go swimming or hike to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay.
17:00 Come back the cruise for relaxing.
19:00 Enjoy our special dinner in the restaurant
After dinner, it’s your choice for a fun squid fishing, spa, karaoke or relaxing.
Day 8: Lan Ha Bay - Drive to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
06:00 Greet the new day on the sundeck with taichi.
06:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.
07:30 After the breakfast, your next excursion is a visit to the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, where you can take in the panoramic views across Halong Bay.
09:00 Check out of the cabin. Vietnamese cuisine buffet is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.
11:00 Disembark at the harbor.
Drop off at hotel for overnight.
Day 9: Hanoi – Leisure time – Overnight train to Hue (Breakfast)
Time will be on your own! If you like shopping, the Silk Street in the Old Quarter is a good place for art galleries, embroidery, lacquer ware, silver articles, and jewellery.
12h00 you will check out the room and be leisure until 18h30 our driver and guide will pick up & transfer you to check in train cabin for Hue.
P/S: One private cabin with 04 soft berths for your family, with aircondition. There is no private toilet, shower on the train.
Day 10: Hue - Tam Tinh Vien Homestay (Breakfast)
The train arrives in Hue around mid morning. Our driver and local english speaking guide are ready & transfer to have local breakfast with Bun Bo Hue. After breakfast, we move to Tam Tinh Vien homestay for leisure.
The homestay is part of an orphanage run by the proprietor and her French husband and is an inspiring place to visit. Staying this homestay, you not only have good experience of garden house but also it contributes the growth up of the orphanage children. Overnight at homestay.
Day 11: Hue - Leisure (Breakfast)
Today you are leisure time. We spend the night in Hue.
Day 12: Hue - Drive to Danang - Hoi An (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at the hotel, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way, we will stop to contemplate the stunning views North, to Lang Co Beach and South to Danang city.
On arrival in Danang, we will have a brief visit at Cham Museum – the houses of the most complete collection if Cham Artifacts anywhere in the world; China Beach – where the American named and used to have their Rest and Relaxation; and the Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire and earth). We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be free for strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. We’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Day 13: Hoi An – Lesure (Breakfast)
The day will be free for shopping, strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. We’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Day 14: Hoi An – Leisure (Breakfast)
The day will be free for shopping, strolling in the town, lazing on the beach, or whatever takes your fancy. We’ll spend the night in Hoi An.
Day 15: Hoi An - Danang - Fly back to Hanoi – take your homeward flight (Breakfast)
After breakfast, we will be free until your driver arrives to take you to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi.
Arrive in Hanoi airport, you are ready for your connecting flight to Guangzhau. Ending the services.
Hotel List
|
City |
Hotel
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Hanoi |
Shining Central Hotel and Spa 4* (Deluxe room) |
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Sapa |
Deja Vu Homestay 3* (Layla 1) |
|
Halong |
Le Regina Royal cruise 4* (Noble Suite) |
|
Hue |
Tam Tinh Vien Homestay 3* (Family Bungalow) |
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Hoi An |
Hoi An emotion villa 3* (Deluxe balcony pool view) |
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