Day1:
Hanoi
City
Arrival
Meet and
greet
service upon
arrival
to Hanoi
City -
the
capital
city of
Vietnam,
is an
elegant
city
located
on the
banks of
the Red
River
with
tranquil
Restored
Sword
Lake at
its
heart.
North of
the lake
are the
bustling
streets
of the
Old
Quarter,
each
street
named
after
the
trade
that
used to
take
place
there.
Much of
the city
was
transformed
by the
French
when it
became a
French
protectorate
in the
1880s
and
there
are wide
boulevards
and
large
colonial
buildings
which
are now
home to
government
departments
and
foreign
embassies.
Today
you will
stay overnight
at hotel
in Hanoi
City.
Day
2:
Hanoi -
Thay
Pagoda -
Hanoi
(Meals:
B, L)
Early
morning
around
5.30,
walk to
Hoan
Kiem
Lake
where
local
seniors
practice
a
rigorous,
joint-limbering
version
of tai
chi.
After
breakfast,
depart
for the
“Pagoda
of the
West”
(Tay
Phuong)
and the
Master-Thay
pagoda.
Tay
Phuong
pagoda,
40 km
southwest
of
Hanoi,
consists
of three
parallel
single
level
structures
built on
a
hillock
said to
resemble
a
buffalo.
These
structures
represent
three
treasures,
Buddha,
his laws
and the
bronze.
Take a
relaxing
hike
(for
photo
opportunities)
for a
few
miles
through
the rice
paddy
and
villages
to the
Master-Thay
pagoda,
the home
of the
Water
Puppetry
Art.
Enjoy a
picnic
lunch in
the
pagoda.
Return
to Hanoi
at 3.30
pm and
transfer
to the
hotel.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hanoi
City.
Day
3: Hanoi
- Halong
Bay On
The Rice
Paddies
- Sapa
(Meals:
B)
Early
morning
drive to
Ninh
Binh –
110 km
from
Hanoi
City -
We will
enjoy a
2 hour
boat
cruise
through
Tam Coc
which
boasts
some
absolutely
breathtaking
scenery.
Afterwards,
we will
travel
along
rural
roads
amongst
the rice
fields
and
magnificent
rock
formations
of the
Hoa Lu
area.
After
lunch we
will
visit
Van Long
Nature
Reserve
(2
hours)
before
commence
our
journey
back to
Hanoi .
We will
stop at
a market
garden
during
the
return
trip to
photographs
rural
life up
close.
Back to
Hanoi
City and
then you
will be
visiting
the
Temple
of
Literature
and then
free to
wander
the
downtown
area
through
the old
section
of 36
streets
and 36
wares,
where
each
street
hosts
vendors
of
particular
trade.
Free to
have
your own
dinner
and the
we will
drive
you to
the
station
at 21:00
to board
a night
train to
Sapa.
Overnight
on the
train.
Day
4: Lao
Cai -
Bac Ha -
Sapa
(Meals:
B)
The
train
arrives
in Lao
Cai at
05:00
am.
Having
breakfast
at a
local
restaurant
near the
train
station
and then
we
continue
driving
to Bac
Ha
market,
which is
one of
the most
interesting
hill
tribe
markets
in North
Vietnam
. Here
we will
observe
and
photograph
Nung,
Flower
H'Mong,
Black
Dao and
Dzay
minority
people
buying
and
selling
their
local
produce.
After
spending
the
morning
casually
strolling
around
and
photographing
the
markets,
we will
visit a
Flower
H’mong
village
called
Ban Pho. We
then
make our
way to
Sapa by
coming
back to
Lao Cai
town.
Driving
uphill
to Sapa.
At an
elevation
of 1,500
meters,
Sapa is
the
former
hill
retreat
for
French
administrators
when the
heat in
plain
became
unbearable.
The
remoteness
and
simple
lifestyle
of
ethnic
minorities
are a
highlight
of Sapa
although
conditions
are very
basic.
After
checking
into
hotel we
can soak
up the
fresh
climate
as much
as we
want by
spending
time to
wander
around.
The
ethnic
people
are
frequently
seen in
this
hill
town and
small
vendors
along
the
street
sell
local
textiles
and
handicraft.
Dinner
by your
own at
various
restaurants
in the
town.
Free at
your own
leisure
and stay
overnight
at hotel
in Sapa.
Day
5:
Village
Trek -
Overnight
Train to
Hanoi
(Meals:
B, L)
Today we
will
trek
down the
mountain
to Ta
Van
village.
Along
the way
we will
photograph
the
magnificent
terraced
rice
fields
and
local
minority
people
going
about
their
day-to-day
activities.
After an
enjoyable
picnic
lunch,
we will
continue
our
trek,
walking
through
a number
of
minority
villages
and
getting
up close
to the
terraced
rice
fields.
We will
photograph
the
sunset
over the
terraced
rice
fields
at our
leisure.
In the
afternoon,
we
transfer
you back
to Lao
Cai
station
to take
night
train
back to
Hanoi.
Overnight
on the
train in
a
private
cabin.
Day
6: Hanoi
- Halong
Bay
(Meals:
B, L, D)
Pick up
at the
station
at
05:30.
You will
go with
our tour
guide to
attend
the
early
flower
market
in Hanoi
to get
some
close-up
shots
and then
come
over to
have breakfast
at a
local
noodle
soup and
then we
will
transfer
you to
Halong
Bay. We
depart
for
Halong
Bay, we
go
through
the
scenic
countryside.
The
wondrous
Halong
Bay is
truly
one of
Vietnam’s
most
impressive
scenic
sights.
Heading
out of
the town
we
embark
on a
boat for
an
exploration
of the
legendary
Halong
Bay.
This
exciting
five
hour
cruise
will
provide
us a
fantastic
view of
the
picturesque
scenery
blending
with the
sky and
some
3,000
limestone
islands
rising
amazingly
from the
clear
and
emerald
water.
The
limestone
karsts
formations
are
littered
with
beaches,
grottoes
and
beautiful
caves.
Along
the way
we will
anchor
for a
leisurely
swim in
a
secluded
cove and
an
enjoyable
visit to
one of
the many
hidden
grottoes
beneath
towering
cliffs.
Free
time to
leisure
and
photograph
an
amazing
Halong
Bay from
panoramic
view
from Titov
peak to
hidden
coves
and
bustling
floating
villages.
Meals
served
onboard
and
tonight
you will
be
staying
overnight
aboard.
Day
7:
Halong
Bay -
Hanoi -
Hue
(Meals:
B)
Waking
up very
early
morning
to catch
sunrise
and take
photos
of
Halong
Bay in
early
morning.
Disembarking
off the
boat and
driving
back to
Hanoi
with a
stop en
route in
ancient
ceramic
and
pottery
making
village
called
Phu
Lang.
Touring
the
village
and
photograph
village
artisans
the way
of
making
products
and then
we will
transfer
you to
the
airport
to catch
an
evening
flight
to Hue.
Met by
your
local
tour
guide
and
drive to
the city
to
check-in.
This
quiet
city is
widely
known
for the
magnificent
architecture
of its
citadels,
palaces,
royal
tombs,
pagodas
and
temples
built
under
the
Nguyen
Dynasty.
In the
evening,
you will
make
your own
exploration
to see
Hue city
by
night.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hue
Day
8: Hue
City
Tours
(Meals:
B, D)
Morning
take a
dragon
boat
downstream
to visit
Con Hen
island,
where we
have
chance
to
describe
the life
of boat
people
on the
sampans
by
photo.
Continue
upstream
toward
the
Thien Mu
Pagoda,
Hue’s
most
reserved
religious
monument
standing
on the
riverbank
with its
seven-floored
tower.
Drive to
visit
the
Imperial
Citadel.
Lunch is
at the
Thuong
Tu
pancake
restaurant
(specialties
of Hue).
Afternoon
continue
by
vehicle
to visit
the
elaborate
Royal
tombs of
Emperor
Tu Duc
and Khai
Dinh.
Before
returning
to the
hotel,
we come
up to
the Vong
Canh
hill for
a photo
opportunity
of the
spectacular
upper
part of
the
Perfume
River.
Evening,
royal
dinner
is at
a local
restaurant
restaurant.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hue.
Day
9: Hue -
Hoi An
(Meals:
B)
Enjoy
morning
drive to
Hoi An,
we will
cross
Hai Van
Pass
where
you will
have
magnificent
view of
the
China
Sea.
Stop at
Lang Co
to have
break.
Visit
the
fascinating
famous
China
Beach
and the
Marble
Mountains
en route
to
charming
Hoi An.
Hoi An
Ancient
Town is
an
exceptionally
well-preserved
example
of a
South-East
Asian
trading
port
dating
from the
15th to
the 19th
century.
Its
buildings
and its
street
plan
reflect
the
influences,
both
indigenous
and
foreign,
that
have
combined
to
produce
this
unique
heritage
site. At
leisure
and
overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An
Day
10:
Walking
and
Photographing
Hoi An
(Meals:
B)
In the
morning,
we will
visit
Hoi An
market
and take
a
walking
tour on
its
narrow
cobblestone
streets
visiting
former
merchants’
houses,
Phuc
Kien
Pagoda,
the
400-year
old
Japanese
Covered
Bridge,
the
colorful
bazaar,
and the
local
market,
where we
spend a
lot of
time to
shoot
the most
lively
pictures
of fish
mongers
on the
river
bank. At
5 pm,
take one
hour
boat
ride on
the Thu
Bon
River
visit
the Kim
Bong
pottery
and
carpentry
villages
to learn
the
traditional
way of
making
clay
products
and
fishing
boat
building.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An
Day
11: Day
at
Leisure
(Meals:
B)
Today
you will
be free
at your
own
leisure
at the
beach
resort
to
refresh
or take
another
optional
tour to
visit My
Son –
an
UNESCO
Cultural
Heritage
Site,
located
69 km
southwest
of
Danang,
was an
imperial
city
during
the Cham
dynasty,
between
the 4th
and 12th
centuries.
My Son
Sanctuary
is a
large
complex
of
religious
relics
that
comprises
more
than 70
architectural
works.
They
include
temples
and
towers
that
connect
to each
other
with
complicated
red
brick
designs.
The main
component
of the
Cham
architectural
design
is the
tower,
built to
reflect
the
divinity
of the
king.
Back to
the
hotel
and the
rest of
time at
your own
leisure.
Overnight
at hotel
in Hoi
An.
Day
12: Hoi
An -
Danang -
Saigon
(Meals:
B)
Free at
leisure
until we
transfer
you to
the
Danang
airport
to catch
morning
flight
to Ho
Chi Minh
City.
Our tour
guide
will
meet and
greet
you upon
arrival
at Tan
Son Nhat
airport
in Ho
Chi Minh
City -
formerly
Saigon,
the city
located
on the
right
bank of
the
Saigon
River.
Ho Chi
Minh
City is
the
largest
city,
the
greatest
port,
and the
commercial
and
industrial
center
of
Vietnam.
Check-in
hotel
and
enjoy
dinner
on the
Bonsai
Cruise.
Overnight
at hotel
in Ho
Chi Minh
City.
Day
13:
Mekong
Delta
Tour
(Meals:
B, L)
Pick up
at hotel
at 07:15
AM and
transfer
to Cai
Be. Day
private
cruise
excursion
starts
from Cai
Be,
departing
from our
own pier
in Phu
An
hamlet
at
around
10.00
am. Upon
embarkation
on a
private
sampan
boat,
clients.
The tour
will
start
with the
visit of
Cai Be
colorful
floating
market,
cruising
among
local
sampans
coming
from all
provinces
of the
delta
full of
fruits
and
vegetables.
Your
sampan
will
proceed
to Dong
Hoa Hiep
island
located
between
Vinh
Long and
Cai Be.
During a
40
minutes
cruise,
you will
be able
to
discover
beautiful
landscapes
along
the
river
and
observe
the
typical
Mekong
delta
rural
life.
These
evergreen
islands
among
the
Mekong
River
still
remain
unknown
to many
people.
Visit at
an
ancient
mandarin
house
dating
from the
19th
century
where
the
family
will
welcome
you with
a cup a
tea.
Back on
board,
we will
lead to
you to
observe
the
activity
of the
biggest
rice
stock
market.
Further,
others
stops
will
allow
you to
see a
traditional
bricks
and
tiles
factory
and how
locals
are
using
palm
leaves
for
houses.
Cruising
20
minutes
further
to Phu
An
hamlet
passing
by Cai
Be
beautiful
church,
we will
have a
visit at
some
interesting
home
factories
to see
how rice
paste is
made,
but also
rice
cookies,
coco
candies,
as well
as
longan
fruits
drying
process.
Lunch
will
await
you at
Le
Longanier,
a superb
Indochinese
villa
located
in a
lush
tropical
garden
by the
river,
surrounded
by fruit
orchards.
At
03:00pm,
our car
will
transfer
you back
to
Saigon.
Today
you will
stay
overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon
City.
Day
14: Cu
Chi
Tunnels
- Tay
Ninh Cao
Dai
Church
(Meals:
B)
Enjoy a
morning
drive
through
typical
southern
Vietnamese
countryside
to Cu
Chi
district,
and Tay
Ninh
Province.
Upon
arrival
in Cu
Chi
district,
make a
couple
of stops
for
photo
opportunities
and a
visit to
a rice
paper
making
factory
at Tan
Phu
Trung
Village.
Experience
ourselves
the
underground
village
of Cu
Chi
guerrilla
fighters,
which is
simply a
network
of
tunnels
built
during
the long
years of
wars.
Continue
to drive
another
an hour
and half
from Cu
Chi
towards
Tay Ninh
to visit
the
incredible
Cao Dai
Great
Temple,
and
attend
the noon
time
service
with
architecture
that
could
have
come
straight
from a
Walt
Disney
fantasy
and
where
all the
major
faiths
of the
world
blend
together
in a
unique
religious
cocktail;
photo
opportunities
during
the
ceremony.
Lunch is
at a
local
restaurant.
Drive
back to
Saigon
and
arrive
at 4 pm.
Balance
of the
afternoon
is to
wander
about
Saigon
for
photo
shooting.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon
City.
Day
15: City
Photographing
(Meals:
B/L)
Discover
a city
full of
contrasts;
French
colonial
architecture
competes
with
Chinese
influences
and
traditional
street
vendors
selling
fruits
and
vegetables
can be
seen
next to
modern
western-style
bars and
flashy
boutiques.
We will
visit
Catholic
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and Post
Office
nearby
and then
we will
head to
visit
the
Reunification
or
Presidential
Palace.
There is
a chance
to take
a closer
look at
the City
Opera
Hall and
then
visit
the
Notre
Dame
Cathedral
and the
famous
Post
Office
which
are both
wonderful
examples
of
French
Colonial
architecture.
In the
afternoon,
the tour
continues
with
visits
to two
famous
local
markets
. There
are lots
of photo
opportunities
about
the
local
life
during
the
visit.
Dinner
at a
local
restaurant.
Overnight
at hotel
in
Saigon
Day
16:
Depart
Saigon
(Meals:
B)
Free at
leisure
until
transferring
to the
airport
to take
your
departure
flight
onward.
It is
time to
say
goodbye
your
tour
guide,
driver
and wish
you have
a good
journey
back to
home.
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