Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai - Tavan - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Fansipan - Hai Phong - Explore Lan Ha Bay - Kayaking - Hai Phong - Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh
Day 01 Hanoi Arrival – Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local guide at Hanoi Airport and transfer to the hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, you will be transferred to an Indian restaurant for welcome dinner and orientation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Hanoi - Morning Biking - Afternoon City Tour - Night Train To Lao Cai
After breakfast you will be picked from your hotel to bicycle garage in Hanoi old quarter. Then, we start the tour that circles around Thang Long – Hanoi (1007 years old as capital city of Vietnam) the most invaluable highlights of our Vietnam such as: The big Cathedral (*as the symbol of Christianity built, then accomplished in 1886 under the French colonization in Vietnam), the French Opera House, the statue of king Ly Thai To (the first majesty who chose Thang Long (Hanoi now) as new capital city in the year 1010 under the Ly dynasty, opening up a new glorious millennium for country).
Carry on Hanoi’s favourite rout that connects thousand years old of history to modern time – Thang Long ceramic road (tour guide will take you visit one of the most well-known families (nearby the ceramic road) that is specialized in hand-made fine works – The ancient traditional bronze casting job in Hanoi. The tour continues towards to the most romantic path – the Westlake where you can see picturesque landscape of Hanoi and along its surrounding path with lots of historic temples/ pagodas, and the final place is that we can stop to glance at 2 big ceramic dragons (built as the symbol of Thang Long- Hanoi’s 1000 year celebration). By the midday, you have one traditional Indian lunch.
In the afternoon, explore Hanoi City by visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ho Chi Minh Complex. Continue onto Uncle Ho’s House where you have a real look at the lifestyle of the Old Father of Vietnam during the war. Don’t miss out on One –Pillar Pagoda – one of the most iconic temples in Vietnam.
Then, you will take a cycle tour along streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This is a great way to observe the daily life of the locals.
At good time in the evening (around 8.30 PM), you will be transferred with guide to the station to take the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in self-sleeper private cabin (4 people sharing).
Day 03 Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai - Tavan - Giang Ta Chai 10 Hrs
In the morning, you will be picked up at the station and transfer to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Sapa. Afterwards, your tour will start. The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of SaPa valley. Start by road that descends in the street Cau May (6 km) En route, admire the rice terraces hidden behind mist of the morning, a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colourful rice terraces you will reach the village of Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Here you can discover a fascinating collection of rock carvings. These engravings depict some beautiful images of man, stilt houses and some beautiful decorative patterns. Lunch in a home in the village after lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village. After taking a rest nearby a waterfall to refresh, you start climbing uphill to a road where the car is ready for your journey back to Sapa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Sapa - Fansipan Cable Car - Drive To Hanoi 12 Hrs
After breakfast in hotel, driver will take you to the foot of Hoang Lien Son range. You will start at Cable Car Station with 20 minutes cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you will have a good time to see the view and for taking photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan -the Roof of Indochina (spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
At noon, come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
Have lunch on your own at a local restaurant in Sapa Town. Afterwards, our private van will depart back to your hotel in Hanoi (around 5 hours driving). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Hanoi - Hai Phong - Explore Lan Ha Bay - Rock Climbing - Overnight on Board 12 Hrs
In the morning, after breakfast at hotel, we will head to Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong. The drive will take around 2 hours.
Upon arrival in Cat Ba Island, you will be transferred to the pier and embark the junk boat. You will be served a traditional Vietnamese lunch on our junk boat, prepared by our local boat crew. Next, enjoy an afternoon of rock climbing with our experienced guides on Moody Beach. Our guides will give a brief introduction, set up climbs and outfit you with climbing harnesses, shoes, and helmets. Then, we’ll coach you as you safely climb high above Lan Ha Bay’s emerald waters and jungle beaches. Our routes range from beginner to intermediate, so there’s sure to be a climb for everyone!
As the sun sets, your hard work in the afternoon will be rewarded with a delicious dinner on the junk boat. When the evening settles, go for a swim with the glowing plankton and gaze at the stars. Sleep on the top deck of our junk boat on comfortable mattresses with woven Vietnamese blankets and pillows with the cool breeze.
For this day, only vegetarian foods are available.
Day 06 Lan Ha Bay - Kayaking - Hai Phong - Hanoi 08 Hrs
After Breakfast cruise on our traditional Vietnamese junk boat through a maze of karst towers before boarding kayaks. Your guide will lead you through giant lagoons, explore island beaches, and navigate through villages of floating homes before returning to the junk boat. Paddling will no doubt leave you hungry for lunch again! We’ll set you up with a Vietnamese meal cooked fresh by our crew on the traditional junk boat. After lunch grab a drink, read a book, enjoy a nap, or play photographer as you cruise through new areas of the bay. We’ll arrive at our afternoon kayak destination and drop anchor once more, exploring secret lagoons, temple beaches and spider jungles.
As the sun sets we’ll head back to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi.Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Kandy
Day 07 Hanoi - Phu Quoc
Breakfast at hotel you are free at leisure until being picked up and transferred with guide to the airport for the flight to Phu Quoc.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel to check in. Rest of the day is free for your own leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day 08 Phu Quoc - Safari (B) 06 Hrs
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Vinpearl Safari to explore the wildlife here. The Safari has many things to offer. Explore the safari zoo that nurtures and conserves rare and native species of wild animals. You can see many animals brought here from the safari in Africa, from Lions to Elephants and Giraffes, Enjoy the wildlife park that meets the standards of the Safari model. Don’t forget to take photos with the animals after the fun animal performance and capture several photos with the Mascot at the ticket control gate.
At the end of the day, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh Half Day City – Fare Well Dinner on Cruise 04 Hrs
On this day, you are free at leisure until being picked up and transferred with guide to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to the hotel to check in.
In the afternoon set out on a tour of the former capital of French Indochina. Historic landmarks include the Old Saigon post office, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Opera House. Continue your tour by visiting the Reunification Palace which was used as the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war in the 60s. After that visit the ethnic Chinese district of Cholon.
In the evening you will enjoy an amazing farewell dinner on Saigon River Cruise. It’s time to enjoy the music, international buffet and incredible view from Saigon River at night. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat - Ho Chi Minh - Departure (06 Hrs)
In the morning at around 7.00, our guide will meet you at your hotel and then transfer you to the pier where your boat awaits.
Embark our luxury speedboat for a stunning cruise on Saigon River. As the boat cruises, you will see the changes of scenery from the city view to lush jungle landscape. A light breakfast with Vietnamese local food will be served on board.
Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll have a look at a brief video of the Tunnels before setting you’re your exploration. Venture into tunnels to get to know more about the working and living conditions of the Vietnamese soldiers in the wartime.
After the fascinating exploration, enjoy a delicious lunch (vegetarian foods are available). After lunch, make your way back to Ho Chi Minh City and head to the airport for the departure flight.
City | Hotel | Room Category | Website |
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Hanoi | May De Ville Old Quarter (4*) | Deluxe | http://www.maydeville.com/oldquarter/home.htm |
Night Train to Lao Cai | Chapa Express (4*) | Deluxe Cabin | http://www.chapaexpresstrain.com.vn/ |
Sapa | Amazing Sapa (4*) | Deluxe | http://amazinghotel.com.vn/ |
Phu Quoc | Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort (4*) | Deluxe Garden View | https://www.vinpearl.com/en/hotel-resort/phu-quoc |
Ho Chi Minh | Muong Thanh Saigon Center (4*) | Deluxe | http://saigoncentre.muongthanh.com/ |
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