Tour Flavour Of Vietnam 10 Days

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DOMESTIC FLIGHT HANOI – DA NANG IS INCLUDED DOMESTIC FLIGHT DA NANG – HO CHI MINH IS INCLUDED

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Day 1 Hanoi Arrival (D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi Arrival (D)

Welcome to Hanoi, the 1000-year-old capital of Vietnam! Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Check in and free relaxation after your long haul flight. Enjoy welcome dinner at a specially selected restaurant with Vietnamese traditional food.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi - Lao Cai By Train (B/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Lao Cai By Train (B/D)

After breakfast, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West Lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).

After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum where you have great chance to know about culture, custom, languages, houses of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - its gardens and well- preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. At the end, journey through Dong Xuan Market and Hanoi old quarter on 36 streets where you can purchase souvenirs for your beloved ones. Dinner will be serve at local restaurant. Around 20:00 hrs you will be transferred to Hanoi Railway Station. Overnight train trip to Lao Cai in superior 4-berth compartments sharing with other passengers. Train departs at approximately 21:50 hrs. Notes: Train schedule is subject to change. Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.
Day 3 Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L)

Early morning picks up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Leave your luggages in the hotel and start your visits off the beaten track to Cat Cat village. You take an easy walk among traditional stilt-houses, Si suspension bridge, Tien Sa waterfall and trekking inside bamboo forest. When in Cat Cat village after a beautiful walk down the valley and enjoy the stunning views of terraced rice fields. Drive back Sapa town for lunch and check-in your hotel. Free afternoon at your leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 4 Sapa - Hanoi By Train (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sapa - Hanoi By Train (B/L/D)

Morning pay a visit to Muong Hoa valley with a short trek from Lao Chai village to Ta Van village. You trek among the stunning terraced rice fields, intermingle with Hmong and Dzay hill tribes and get insights into the locals’ life. Break for delicious lunch in the local house offering stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. Hear the sound of wind, breath the flavour of ripe rice and taste the local food.Afternoon you find out legendary assumption of Ancient Rock Ground before transferring back Sapa town to visit Rock Church and Sapa town market.

After a short rest (time permitting), transfer to Lao Cai railway Station where you will board the overnight train to Hanoi at around 20:15 hrs (shared sleeping compartments, sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Notes: Train schedule is subject to change. Private compartments on request at surcharge. Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the
carriages complete the local experience.
Day 5 Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight On Junk (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight On Junk (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ha Long Bay. It’s about 160 km and driving time is approximately 2 hours and 30 munities.

Arrive in Ha Long City at 12:00 and check in aboard the booked junk right after the welcome drink is served. Start cruising while having lunch on board and enjoy the mighty bay view. Ha Long Bay meaning Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese as legend has it that it was where a holly dragon landed down from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The bay cruise will continue with up close sighting of Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, a visit to Sung Sot Cave and swimming stop at Titov Beach. Relax to enjoy the bay view at sunset. Enjoy the dinner on boat. After dinner, enjoy your free time spend a night on board. Overnight on cruise in Halong bay.
Day 6 Halong - Hanoi - Flight To Danang - Hoian (Brunch)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong - Hanoi - Flight To Danang - Hoian (Brunch)

DOMESTIC FLIGHT HAN – DAD IS INCLUDED

Early risers can enjoy the splendid yet tranquil view of the bay at the crack of dawn. Breathe the sea’s fresh air, feel the morning breeze and hear the sounds of birds above. Have breakfast and cruise to visit Human head shaped island and Tortoise Island. Continue to cruise into Bai Tu Long Bay to discover the adjacent bay of “The Little Dragon Bowing to His Mother” as it is named. Check out and have lunch on board while heading to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi, you will be transferred directly to Airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival Danang airport, you will be welcomed by your local guide and transfer to Hoian for check-in. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
Day 7 Hoian Fish & Rice (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoian Fish & Rice (B/L)

After breakfast, the local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, check your bike and as a group will begin to cycle for about 1.5 hour through beautiful villages with nipa palm along the road.

Arrive Cam Thanh village which located in the low section of Thu Bon River, take the basket boat along the water coconut river where fisherman will teach you how to catch crab and to make unique tools with a water coconut leaf. Next take a boat trip to Tra Que village, on the way you will pass the estuary where Thu Bon River meets the sea. Then, meet and talk with local fishermen who will then show you how to use fishing-nets in a certain spot. A special lunch will be held at the local restaurant looking to the vegetable garden. After lunch, take a strolling to vegetable garden, learn about famous local herbal. Next, meet a local farmer who show you farming skill before you try with these local stuff. After that, vehicle picks up and transfer to Hoian ancient town. Enjoy the walking tour to discover Hoian ancient town, which 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 Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda and the bustling market. We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the towns multi-cultural past.

Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
Day 8 Hoian - Danang - Flight To Saigon (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoian - Danang - Flight To Saigon (B/L)

DOMESTIC FLIGHT DAD – SGN IS INCLUDED

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight from Da Nang to Saigon. Meet our tour guide in Saigon and lunch is served upon arrival.

Afternoon, take city tour to visit War Remnants Museum, which features a comprehensive collection of the machinery; weapons; photos; and documentation of Vietnams wars with both the French and Americans. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Afterwards, stop at Ben Thanh market for shopping. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh
Day 9 Saigon - Mekong Delta (Mytho) (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon - Mekong Delta (Mytho) (B/L)

Enjoy a full day tour traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam, the Delta is the most fertile region in the country, and the main producer of rice and tropical fruits. From My Tho, take a boat and travel to one of the islands located in the middle of the Mekong River. On the island visit a fruit orchard and sample some of the local produce, before boarding a smaller sampan that winds along narrow canals. You also have the opportunity to visit a local family’s house and enjoy their hospitality and share with them some tea or rice wine. Return to Saigon. Overnight at hotel in Hochiminh
Day 10 Saigon Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Saigon Departure (B)

Breakfast at hotel and free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat International airport for flight back home.

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Hanoi Arrival (D)

Hanoi - Lao Cai By Train (B/D)

Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L)

Sapa - Hanoi By Train (B/L/D)

Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight On Junk (B/L/D)

Halong - Hanoi - Flight To Danang - Hoian (Brunch)

Hoian Fish & Rice (B/L)

Hoian - Danang - Flight To Saigon (B/L)

Saigon - Mekong Delta (Mytho) (B/L)

Saigon Departure (B)

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