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Vietnam Passion 18 Days

This newly designed trip is packed full of variety covering the major sights in both the north and south of Vietnam in 18 days. From the capital city of Hanoi to the tranquility of trekking in Sapa and cruising in Ha Long Bay, from the historical and cultural centers of Hue and Hoi An to the modern metropolis of Saigon, this tour has it all. There's even time to relax on the beaches of Nha Trang and meander through the lush Mekong Delta.

Your tour program in detail

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi

On arrival at Noibai airport, you will be welcomed and escorted to the hotel by the tourguide. City tour: Temple of Literature built in the 11th century for the first university in Vietnam, Fine Arts Museum and Quan Thanh Temple. In the evening, enjoy the Water Puppet Show, a unique and famous Vietnamese traditional art performance.. Overnight at hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Hanoi - City tour - Sapa

Take an optional city around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of Hanoi. Follow with a trip to the Hoa Lo Prison. In the afternoon, take cyclo ride around Hanoi. After dinner, take a comfortable train to Sapa. The train will leave at 21h 30.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner

Day 3: Sapa - Station climatique

Arrival at Lao Cai station, we transfer you to the hotel. Along your way, you will have chance to enjoy the city under the cloud. At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam's northwest, close to the Chinese border. You will experience some of the most spectacular scenery and unique villages culture in the north of Vietnam. walk to the nearby Cat Cat valley, visiting some Hmong villages along the way. Later we drive the short distance to the Red Dzao village of Ta Phin nestled in a picturesque valley. We spend tonight in Sapa town.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner

Day 4: Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi

After having breakfast, take a tour bus going to Bac Ha, after 3 hours on the bus you will arrive BacHa market. Visit market ( BacHa market open on sunday morning only). 12h00' short trek to visit BacHa village. Then take the bus going back to railway station for a night train to Hanoi. Enjoy your sleeper berths on your overnight journey to Lao Cai.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner

Day 5: Hanoi - Halong bay

Depart for Halong City, upon arrival, we board the Bai Tho Junk , Enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. The cruise will take you by exotic islets with shapes of Dog, Incense Urn, Sail, Fighting Cocks, which are naturally formed by process of erosion between the see water and lime stone mountains. Arrive and explore Surprising Cave. Dinner on the boat with fresh sea specialties inside a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere in Luon cave area. More swim in the phosphorescent water and sleep on boat (in the cabins or on the top deck under thousands of stars).

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 6 : Halong - Haiphong - Ninhbinh

Return to Hanoi passing Haiphong, Vietnam's largest sea port and third largest city. Visiting the communal house, Hang Du pagoda, visiting the Hang Kenh handicraft village where you can find so many beautiful and unique carpets. Then visiting colonial quarter which is till remaining from the time Vietnam was a colony of French. Departure to Ninh Binh through the two provinces Thai Binh- Nam Dinh of the most important rice fields in the north of Vietnam. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner

Day 7: Ninh Binh - Hanoi

After having breakfast, We will visit Tam Coc, so-called "Halong on land" by its limestone mountains, and the amazing Tam Coc caves. A punt ride along a small stream leads you to the cave. We also visit to ancient citadel of Vietnam on 10th century with the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast - Luch - Dinner

Day 8: Hanoi - Hue

In the morning you will be transfered to the airport to take the flight to Hue. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Visit the Royal Citadel and Royal Museum. Take the boat trip on the Perfume River with stops to visit the wellknown Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. Straddling the Perfume River, this mysterious, somber city is a historian's dream come true, with numerous 19th century ruins, royal tombs and an excellent museum. Hue is a harmonized combination of nature and human inspiration. You will have so woderful time to experience the world culture heritage that has been considered as " An adorable architectural poem" by UNESCO.Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner

Day 9: Hue - Danang - Hoian

Depart Hue for Danang across the Hai Van Pass, passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea from Hai Van Pass. Visit Cham Museum and proceed to Hoi An. Being cited as a cultural world heritage in the year of 1999, Hoi An is one of the rare places in Vietnam where you will find genuine Vietnamese architecture. Besides, hoi An is harmonious intergration of other architectural styes with local condition. Morever, known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of the Southest Asia major international ports during the 17^thand18^thcenturies. Hoi An was important port of call for Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and other trading vessels. Today, many parts of Hoi An look axactly as they did a century and a half ago. Hoi An still preserves hundreds of houses built of precious wood in a very original style of architecture, either one or two storeys, in their complete wholeness. Over night in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 10: Hoian - Danang - Nhatrang

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Danang Airport to take the flight to Nha Trang, Arrival at Cam Ranh airport. Meeting with your guide and transfer to the hotel in the city centre for check-in. At leisure to enjoy the long sandy beach with emerald water of Nha Trang in the afternoon. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 11: Nhatrang Bay

Full-day visit Nhatrang islands including the Ebony Islet . One Islet, Tam Island, The Fishing village ( You have snorkeling equipment for free ) by boat trips . Firts dive at Ebony Islet, is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will enjoy the underwater life with thousands of fishes . You can soak up as much sun and sea as you want by spending your time on the turquoise water enjoying swimming or lazing on a beach. Dinner and Overnight in Nhatrang.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 12: Nhatrang - Dalat

We leave for Dalat, this will take about 4-5 hours (200 km). We will stop at some Cham towers at Phan Rang then another stop for our lunch. Keep driving up to 1200 meters then onto Dalat. Check-in, we will then do a short city tour to visit the Crazy house, French villas, valley of love, Xuan Huong lakes. Back to your hotel for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 13: Dalat - Phanthiet

After having breakfast at the hotel, drive to Phan Thiet, enjoy the magnificent view from Ngoan Muc Pass. Sightseeing tours. Arrive in Phan Thiet and check-in Resort. Then visiting the wonderful Sand Dunes and Chams Tower.

Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 14: Phanthiet - Ho Chi Minh City

After having breakfast at the hotel, then at leisure in the resort or on the beach. There are some activities that is optional for you to do, jeep to visit Cham's tower, the sand dune, or golf is available nearby. In the afternoon heading back to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner and Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong delta

Heading out of the town, travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest rice bowl. On arrival in My Tho embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region, which is a great way to observe the local lifestyle close-up and catch a view dotted by many islands. The exciting excursion will pass the lush green vegetation before arriving at the famous Unicorn Island. Here have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is Ben Tre Province to visit some fascinating local industries. Overnight in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 16: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City

Return to Ho Chi Minh, You will be welcomed by our driver, he will take you to your hotel then, we will take some time resting before our city tour starts, we will visit sites of Reunification Hall, City hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, War crimes Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in town of Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh City - Cuchi Tunnel- Tayninh - Ho Chi Minh City

The head quarter of Cao Dai sect is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. After breakfast we travel by roads to Tay Ninh to see the ornate temple of Cao Dai and attend the fantastic mid-day service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Afterwards continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Dinner and Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City .

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 18: Hochiminh City Departure

Enjoying the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon's Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes. Then transfer to the Tan Son Nhat airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Includes :

English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request
Twins-shared rooms at hotel,
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
Land transfer by air-con vehicle for whole trip
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Danang to Nha Trang and airport tax
Dragon boat in Hue
Boat trip in Nha Trang and in Mekong Delta
Admission