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16 Days Vietnam Essential Tour

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (Hanoi Old Quarter Area, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine with delicious dishes at restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hanoi City starting from hotel pickup
    • Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island in West Lake
    • Visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex with embalmed body viewing and presidential residences
    • Visit to One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit to Vietnam Ethnology Museum or Women Museum (if Ethnology Museum closed)
    • Lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
    • Visit to Temple of Literature
    • Visit to Hoa Lo Prison Museum
    Landmarks
    Tran Quoc Pagoda
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Vietnam Ethnology Museum
    Women Museum
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison Museum
  3. Day 3

    Lao Cai to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Sapa), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Sapa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Lao Cai station to Sapa
    • Breakfast at Sapa
    • Guided trek to Cat Cat village - home of Black H'mong ethnic people
    • Trek to waterfall and French-built Hydraulic Power Station
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car visit to Fansipan Peak
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat Village
    Fansipan Peak
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Sapa), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner on your own)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Sapa
    • Guided hiking trek through Y Linh Ho and rice terraces
    • Trek along Muong Hoa Stream to Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
    • Visit to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant with local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi
    • Guided tour to Ninh Binh province
    • Visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
    • Buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetarian options
    • Boat trip at UNESCO World Heritage Site Trang An with tunnel cave system
    • Cycling around village to discover local life
    • Visit to Mua Cave with climb to top of Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    Trang An
    Mua Cave
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  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising in Halong Bay), Dinner (Dinner overlooking sea view window in the night romantic bay)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi
    • Transfer to Halong Harbor
    • Welcome to cruise with briefing and safety guidelines
    • Lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes while cruising Halong Bay
    • Visit to Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave)
    • Visit to Titop/Soi Sim Island with viewpoint or swimming on sandy beach
    • Sunset Party and Cooking Class - learn to make fresh noodle rolls
    • Dinner overlooking sea view in the bay
    • Evening entertainment including squid fishing, karaoke, or sundeck relaxation
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Sung Sot Cave
    Titop Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Halong Bay to Da Nang

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at cruise with morning tea or coffee), Lunch (Fantastic lunch while cruising back to Halong Harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing on sundeck
    • Breakfast at cruise
    • Visit to Halong Bay Pearl farm
    • Kayaking in Halong Bay
    • Lunch while cruising back to Halong Harbor
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay Pearl Farm
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Da Nang to Ba Na Hills

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Da Nang
    • Minivan transfer to Ba Na Hills
    • Most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia with Dream Stream Cable Car Station
    • Visit to Golden Bridge with breath-taking views of Da Nang coastal city
    • Visit to Le Jardin D'amour (9 gardens)
    • Visit to Linh Ung Pagoda
    • Second Cable Car to French Village
    • Street music and Art performances viewing
    • Buffet lunch at restaurant
    • Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to new attractions
    • Visit to Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom
    • Fantasy Park access including Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, 5D wild west, 4D death race ride, 3D mega 360 degrees, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House, and over 90 free games
    Landmarks
    Ba Na Hills
    Golden Bridge
    Linh Ung Pagoda
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Hoi An to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with Hue cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Hoi An
    • Guided tour with van pickup
    • Visit to Hai Van Pass viewing scenic hillside road
    • Sightseeing at Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Beach
    • Visit to Khai Dinh Tomb with Eastern and Western architectural elements
    • Lunch at restaurant with Hue cuisine
    • Visit to Hue Imperial City palace of 13 Nguyen Kings
    • View of Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns
    • Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Lang Co Beach
    Khai Dinh Tomb
    Hue Imperial City
    Thien Mu Pagoda
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  10. Day 10

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with 7 local dishes and mineral water at fisherman's house in local garden)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Hoi An
    • Transfer to Cam Thanh village
    • Meeting with local fishermen and experience of daily life
    • Hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing
    • Learning to paddle unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
    • Basket boat race participation
    • Basket boat performance viewing
    • Crab catching and net dropping
    • Cooking show with fire performance at fisherman's house
    • Lunch with 7 local dishes and mineral water
    • Transfer to Hoi An and departure to My Son Sanctuary
    • Visit to My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Exploration of Champa ruins with local English-speaking guide
    • Champa traditional performances viewing
    • Boat trip on Thu Bon River to Hoi An with sunset scenery
    Landmarks
    Cam Thanh Village
    My Son Sanctuary
    Thu Bon River
  11. Day 11

    Hoi An to Cham Island

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Seafood lunch at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong beach)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Hoi An
    • Transfer to Cua Dai Harbor
    • Speed boat ride to Cham Island
    • Visit to Lang Beach
    • Visit to Marine Protected Area
    • Visit to Boat Shelter
    • Visit to Hai Tang Pagoda
    • Visit to Traditional Fishing Village
    • Swimming and snorkeling
    • Time at Bai Ong ecological zone or Bai Chong beach
    • Seafood lunch
    • Return boat trip to Hoi An
    Landmarks
    Cham Island
    Lang Beach
    Hai Tang Pagoda
  12. Day 12

    Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Visit to Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    • Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit to Central Post Office
    • Visit to War Remnants Museum
    • Bus transfer to Cu Chi Tunnel
    • Introduction and video about tunnel construction and wartime survival
    • Exploration of Cu Chi tunnel systems including living areas with kitchens and bedrooms
    • Exploration of martial facilities including storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers
    • Exploration of hidden trap doors and dangerous traps
    • Special tea and cassava tasting (guerilla food from wartime)
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Real shooting gun experience
    Landmarks
    Independence Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Cu Chi Tunnel
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with Vietnamese specialties cooked by locals in garden setting at Tan Phong Island)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Transfer to Cai Be
    • Boat ride to floating market on Tien River
    • Learning about local trading habits and orchard gardens
    • Visit to small family businesses making coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn
    • Fresh fruit tasting
    • Southern Vietnamese folk music experience
    • Paddling through small canals
    • Arrival on Tan Phong Island and nature experience
    • Lunch with Vietnamese specialties cooked by locals in garden setting
    • Cycling through village paths and orchards
    • Meeting local islanders and learning daily life
    • Visit to Ba Kiet's ancient house
    • Boat ride return to Cai Be
    • Bus transfer to Can Tho City
    Landmarks
    Cai Be Floating Market
    Tan Phong Island
    Tien River
  15. Day 15

    Can Tho

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel in Can Tho
    • Leisure boat trip exploring Lower Mekong River tributaries (Bassac River)
    • Visit to Cai Rang floating market
    • Walking trip to fruit plantation
    • Visit to local noodle factory
    • Visit to Munir Ansay Pagoda (Khmer pagoda with unique structure)
    • Visit to Con Son tourist area
    • Picking and enjoying seasonal fruits
    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Munir Ansay Pagoda
    Con Son Tourist Area
  16. Day 16

    Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Center of District 1, 17:00 - 17:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
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