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Treasures of Vietnam 16 Days - 15 Nights

Route: Hanoi/ Halong/ Sapa/ Hue/ Hoian/ Nhatrang/ Saigon/ Tayninh/ Cuchi/ Mekong/Delta

Feature: This newly designed trip is packed full of variety coveringthe major sights in both the north and south of Vietnam in 16 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.

Your tour program in details

Day 1: Hanoi

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, welcomed by your guide and transferred to the hotel in Ha Noi, Vietnam's capital is a stylish and gracious city that retains a unique old world charm and some Asia’s most striking colonial architecture. Many lakes and parks are made for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits, embark on a cyclo for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Dinner in restaurant. Water Puppet Show in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Take a optional city tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hoan Kien lake and NgocSonTemple. 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 Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university. Visit the museum of Ethnology, a research center and a public museum exhibiting the traditional cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Dinner in restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong

Depart for HalongCity, 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 SurprisingCave. 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 4: Halong - Hanoi - Lao Cai

A new day wake you up with joys and emotions in an early morning for watching sunrise on sea. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay.. Having Buffet meal while enjoy swimming in the peaceful water of HalongBay. We have more cruise after our wonderful breakfast, then go swimming, sunbathing. Lunch serving aboard on the bay. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Arrive in habour. Transfer back to Hanoi. Dinner in restaurant and Transfer to the Hanoi train station and board the Victoria Deluxe train at 09:30 pm for Lao Cai in the Vietnamese northern highlands adjoining the Chinese border. Enjoy your sleeper berths on your overnight journey to Lao Cai.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 5: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours to make our way up the mountains. Once at Sapa, we will check into the hotel, we have a freshen up and breakfast and then ready to explore Sapa town and visit the bustling Sa Pa Market where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minorities converge from the nearby mountainsides and valleys to trade their goods and buy provisions.. Walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the Hmong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Diner and overnight at Victoria Sapa hotel.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 6: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel. We then embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is a absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraces and scattered villages. Back to Sapa for dinner. We then transfer to Laocai station for overnight train back to Hanoi with fond of memories. The Tulico Train leaves at 21.15pm.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 7: Hanoi

Arrival Hanoi early in the morning. Transfer to the hotel for early morning check in. Relax in your hotel. Free time . Dinner and Overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 8: Hanoi - Hue

An early morning transfer to the airport for an hour flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for check-in. Visit the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. Dinner and Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 9: Hue - Hoian

The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu, which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed. Include these in a half day cruise on the PerfumeRiver which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes.

The following destination of the trip is Hoian, after lunch we depart for Hue, stopping en route to visit the winding roads begin making the way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass. At the top of the pass have a stop to admire a fantastic view north to Lang Co and south to Danang, the ChamMuseum in Danang. This structure is home to Vietnam's largest collection of Cham treasures and the ChinaBeach, the sensational MarbleMountains. Arrive in Hoian. Dinner and Overnight in Hoian.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 10: HoianCity Tour

Hoi an was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the vibrant market. Visit these sights on an enchanting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets, and assembly halls which reflect the town's multi-cultural past. Lunch in the restaurant. Enjoy swimming in the Cua Dai beach. Dinner and Overnight in Hoian.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 11: Hoian – Da nang – Nha Trang

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to DanangAirport 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

Day 12: Nha Trang

Full-day visit Nhatrang islands including the Ebony Islet . One Islet, TamIsland, 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

Day 13: Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City

After your breakfast in the hotel, at leisure to enjoy the beautiful beach of Nhatrang. Relax and gain your health in Mud bathing and Minerals Springs swimming. Transfer to CamRanhAirport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh city. This metropolis, contradiction of its northern counterpart, is crowded with bikes and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping area and sidewalk cafés. Take a half-day sightseeing tour to the ReunificationPalace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant, the city tour ends with the bustling Ben Thanh Market. Dinner and Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi - 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 15: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh

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 UnicornIsland. Here have opportunities to stroll around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop of our trip is BenTreProvince to visit some fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, Saigon’s Chinatown, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 16: Ho Chi Minh City

At leisure until transfer to Tan San Nhat Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Includes:

English-speaking guides.
Accommodation in double/twin-sharing room in 3, 4 & 5 star hotel, 15 night in total
Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet, Muslim food etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice
All transfers and transportation by air-con buses
Domestic air ticket from Hanoi to Hue and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Danang to Nha Trang and airport tax
Domestic air ticket from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City and airport tax
Junk Boat cruises on Halong Bay,
Boat trip in Hue and Mekong Delta
All entrance and sightseeing fees