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A JOURNEY FROM NORTH TO SOUTH OF VIETNAM

  • 17days 16nights
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  • All year round

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$2660

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Overview

Begin the journey in Vietnam that allows you to explore the diverse and beautiful landscapes, cultures, and cuisines from north to south. Find out the historical values and lots of heritage masterpieces in Northern Vietnam. Make your way to explore the cradle of Vietnamese culture in the Central region which is home to many national treasures. Experience a real hustle lifestyle in the South as you wander down busy streets, or dive into the wilderness of the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta.

Schedule

Days 1

Ha Noi arrival - Sa Pa

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi city center and transfer by car from Hanoi to Sapa town. 

1:00 pm 

Have lunch at Sapa at a local restaurant.

We start a journey to discover Ham Rong with a magnificent landscape. You will visit the Indochina orchid garden with all kinds of colorful orchids, and the magnificent Thach Lam dragon head.

Passing Troi 1 & 2 gate, you will reach the highest place of Ham Rong. That is San May (Cloud Yard- the intersection of heaven and earth, where you can see a panoramic view of Sapa.

Then go back to the hotel to rest, and have dinner. You are free to explore Sapa town at night.

5:00 pm

Back to Sapa town.

Check in hotel and enjoy some leisure time. 

Have dinner at a local restaurant.

After dinner time, stroll around the Sapa night market… Overnight in Sapa.

Days 2

Explore Sapa

Have a breakfast at Hotel.

8:00 am

After breakfast, start the journey to discover the Cat Cat village, a village of the H’mong people, and learn about their unique culture and customs.

Then, come back Sapa town to have lunch at local restaurant.

1:00 pm

Start conquering the top of Fansipan: The car will take you to the Fansipan Cable Car Station, where you can experience the modern three-wire cable car system with the feeling of flying among the clouds. Visit the Fansipan spiritual area, climb nearly 600 steps, and conquer the “Roof of Indochina” – Fansipan peak at 3,143 meters.

Return to Sapa town. 

6:30 pm

Have dinner.

Relax for the night. You can also enjoy some nightlife activities in Sapa, such as visiting cafes, night markets, or massage parlors.

Days 3

Sapa - Ha Noi City tour

Have breakfast at hotel.

Pack your luggage and check out hotel. Back to Hanoi.

Have lunch at restaurant.

In the afternoon, start to visit: 

  • Tran Quoc Pagoda located on  the shores of West Lake.
  • Temple of Literature – the first university in Vietnam. 

Visit Hoa Lo Prison which was once known as “Hanoi Hilton”.

Back to downtown for refreshment by Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple before taking a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities.

 

Late afternoon, enjoy watching a Water puppet show for one hour – a unique traditional performance of Vietnam.

After the show, you can have a free night to explore Hanoi on your way and have dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.

Days 4

Hanoi - Ha Long

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Ha Long.

You will check in and start your journey on a luxurious 5-star cruise at Tuan Chau port:

  • 12:30 You will enjoy a welcome drink and the cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and some safety and security regulations.
  • 13:00 Enjoy lunch, and admire the scenery while the cruise begins its journey to explore Ha Long Bay,  pass by the famous caves: Thien Cung, Dau Go and Ga Choi islet…
  • 15:00 Visit Sung Sot Cave – located in the central area of the World Heritage Site, the most beautiful and biggest cave in HaLong Bay
  • 16:00 The group will stop at Ti Top Island. You can have fun on the beach or climb up to the observatory on the top of the mountain, and admire the amazing beauty of the heritage in a panoramic view.
  • 17:00 Return to the cruise, you are free to rest, watch the sunset.
  • 19:00 Enjoy dinner with a menu that combines Asian and European flavors at the restaurant.

20:30 Free to rest or listen to music, watch movies, or join in the squid night fishing (personal expense). Stay overnight on the Ha Long cruise.

Days 5

Relax

  • 06:30 Watch the sunrise over HaLong Bay, join in the Taichi class,…
  • 07:00 Have breakfast.
  • 08:00 Visit or kayak at Luon Cave (personal expense).
  • 09:00 Return to the cruise, pack your luggage and unforgettable memories, then check out.
  • 10:00 Enjoy an early lunch while the cruise continues its journey back to the port.
  • 11:00 The cruise arrives at the port. You leave the cruise and return to the mainland.

(The time and activities on board may change depending on the cruise company and weather conditions,…)

The car and guide will transfer you to Ninh Binh.

Arrive at Ninh Binh. Check in the resort and relax. Have dinner at the restaurant.

Freely explore Ninh Binh or stroll at Hoa Lu ancient town to enjoy some of the delicious and flavorful traditional dishes, immerse two tower stupas are lit with shimmering lights at night. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

17days total

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Days 6

Ninh Binh

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then start the journey to visit:

  • Mua cave which is considered as the “Great Wall of Vietnam”. You will climb up to the top of Mua Mountain where you can see the whole landscape.

Have lunch with the local specialities. After that, back to the resort and rest.

  • In the afternoon, explore Van Long lagoon, the biggest wetland nature reserve site in the northern delta and home to thousands of rare fauna and flora species, many of them on the brink of extinction.
  • At sunset, you can see flocks of birds fly towards the lagoon and the rice fields for foraging, making a beautiful view.

Have dinner and go back to the resort. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Days 7

Ninh Binh - Da Nang - Hoi An

Have breakfast and relax at the resort. You can have your memorable moments by cycling around, taking pictures and having fun together.

Have lunch. Pack your luggage and check out the resort.

Guide and driver will transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi.

Depart from HaNoi international Airport (HAN) and arrive at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Da Nang. 

Driver and guide of Lua Viet will pick up at Da Nang airport. Then have Dinner at the restaurant.

Depart from Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town center (About 1 hour).

Check – in Hotel and have dinner.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Days 8

Cooking class Hoi An

Breakfast at Hotel. 

8:00 Start cycling to visit the local market in Hoi An to interact with the local vendors, ask questions, and learn about the different ingredients used in Vietnamese dishes.

  • Next, ride to Tra Que organic vegetable village.
  • After that, you will attend a cooking class with a professional and enthusiastic chef, where you can learn how to cook four iconic Vietnamese dishes: Green Papaya Salad, Spring Rolls, Crispy PanCake (Bánh Xèo), and Fish/Pork in a clay pot.
  • Savor your lunch with the dishes you have cooked.

Discover the rural life of Cam Thanh Village, where you can enjoy various activities such as basket boat rides, fishing,…Cam Thanh Village is a perfect destination for those who want to experience the rural life and nature of Vietnam.

Have dinner.

19:00 Watch the Hoi An Memories show – turn back to the glorious era of Hoi An over 400 years ago. The largest outdoor art show in Vietnam with a harmonious blend of music, light and visual art. 

Overnight in Hoi An.

Days 9

Explore Da Nang city

Have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel.

8:00 Start your trip visiting My Son Sanctuary, a complex of ancient Hindu temples that date back to the Champa Kingdom. The site is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcases the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Vietnam.

Then, have lunch.

  • After lunch, explore The Marble Mountain. You can climb up the stairs or take an elevator to reach the top, where you can see panoramic views of the city and the sea. 
  • Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, a traditional village that is known for its skilled artisans who create various products from marble. 
  • Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda, a majestic Buddhist temple that is located on a hill overlooking the sea. 

Check in hotel in Danang and relax.

Have dinner.

Overnight in Danang.

Days 10

Discover Ba Na Hills

Have breakfast at hotel.

8:00 Guide and driver will meet and pick you up at the hotel, and then depart to Ba Na Hill for a full-day exploration. 

Take a ropeway to Ba Na Hills, one of the longest and highest in the world, and offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery.

Experience all attractions and amusements at Ba Na Hills, such as: 

  • The Golden Bridge, which is a famous landmark in Ba Na Hill. The bridge is supported by two giant stone hands and spans 150 meters across a valley. 
  • The French Village, which is a replica of a medieval European town. The village has many architectural features such as castles, churches, squares, and gardens.
  • Fantasy Park, which is an indoor amusement park that features many games and rides for all ages. The park has five zones with different themes such as Jurassic Park, Fairy Forest, Adventure Land, and more. 
  • Visit Linh Ung Pagoda, which is a Buddhist temple located on the hill. The pagoda has a 27-meter-high statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which is the largest in Vietnam. 

Have a lunch buffet in Ba Na Hills. Back to Da Nang city.

On the way, you can stop to check in at Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge Da Nang.

Have dinner and free time to explore Danang city at night.

Days 11

Hue city

Have breakfast. Free time to enjoy the sun, sand, sea and relax on My Khe beach.

Check out the hotel and have lunch. Depart to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam and another UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Going through the Hai Van pass tunnel, stop at Lang Co Village to take pictures of the tranquil village.
  • Khai Dinh’s Tomb, a royal tomb that belongs to the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Check in hotel and relax. Have dinner After dinner, enjoy: 

Hue Folk Show on the Perfume River. You can watch the show on a boat that cruises along the river, and admire the illuminated bridges and monuments along the way. Overnight in Hue.

Days 12

Hue city - Quang Binh arrival

Have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel.

    • Visit The Imperial City of Hue. You can explore the historical and cultural relics that reflect the glory and decline of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty.
  • Thien Mu Pagoda – the oldest and most famous Buddhist temple in Hue.

Have lunch. Depart to Dong Hoi city (Quang Binh). Check in hotel. Have dinner and free to explore the city at night.

Days 13

Phong Nha - Quang Binh - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Have breakfast. Move to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park to visit:

  • Phong Nha Cave, dubbed as the first wonder cave, with a system of stalactites extremely sparkling and magnificent. Have lunch.
  • Visit Da Nhay Beach. You can freely walk, pose and take pictures at this beautiful beach.

Return to Dong Hoi city and go to the airport. Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Ho Chi Minh city center and transfer by car.

Check in hotel and relax.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Days 14

Ho Chi Minh city tour

Have a breakfast,

City tour after taking a rest:

  • Pick up at your hotel and the city tour begins at the century-old Reunification Palace also known as Independence Palace, a landmark of Ho Chi Minh City which witnessed the growth of Ho Chi Minh City during peacetime and throughout the Vietnam War until its end in 1975.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as:

  • The Notre Dame Cathedral
  • The historic Central Post Office
  • Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Stop at the City People’s Committee and Walking Street Nguyen Hue.

Have dinner and back to hotel.

Days 15

Mekong Delta tour - My Tho - Ben Tre

8:00 Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel.

Guide and Driver pick up at the hotel then move to My Tho city (about 1.5h).

Drive to My Tho. On the way, stop by to visit the ancient pagoda more than 100 years old – Vinh Trang pagoda, the largest Buddhist temple in Tien Giang province.

Drive to the boat wharf and then take the boat to continue the journey along the banks of the Mekong River, admire the beauty of four islands named by the four mythical creatures: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix.

  • Stop at Unicorn Island to visit crocodile farm, honey farm and enjoy glasses of honey tea – very good for health. You will also visit coconut candy village, experience making coconut candy by hand.

Rest for lunch.

  • You sit on a boat through the canals with coconut trees on both sides of the canal. The boat will take you along the river to participate in the exciting fish catching activity.
  • Visit Phoenix Island – an island named after the four supernatural creatures: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix. 
  • Visit the Coconut Religion Historical Sites in Ben Tre with a construction built over 50 years with a total area of about 1,500m2. 
  • Visit the Coconut Museum – where collects and recreates the life of the people of Coconut Land. Many images of life as well as musical instruments, utensils made from coconut trees are displayed here. The most special thing is that the museum is made entirely from coconut trees.
  • Visit the famous coconut candy production facility, handicrafts from coconut.

16:00 Move to Can Tho hotel for check-in at the hotel and then rest freely.

Have a Dinner.

Free time to explore the night market and more activities you like in Can Tho city. Overnight in Can Tho.

Days 16

Cai Rang floating market - Back to Ho Chi Minh city

Breakfast at hotel. Check-out hotel.

8:00 Pick up at the hotel and then go down to the boat wharf, get on the boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market – the largest wholesale floating market in the Southwest. Experience breakfast on the river and try some of the fantastic, one-of-a-kind local cuisine and get a closer look at life on a boat.

  • Visit the local noodle factory (family business) to see how to make rice noodles in the traditional way demonstrated step by step.
  • Visit Binh Thuy ancient house and Munir Ansay Pagoda – a Khmer pagoda, renowned for its unique structure.

Rest for lunch and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

17:30 Check in hotel

Have dinner and freely explore Saigon nightlife.

Days 17

Ben Thanh market - End trip

Breakfast at Hotel and relax.

After breakfast, visit Ben Thanh Market – an old symbol of Saigon from past to present. This is a long-standing and quite ancient market built in 1870. Guests are free to shop for specialties, souvenirs with Vietnamese characteristics.

Have lunch.

Check out. End trip.

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Regulations

The order of destinations can be changed according to the circumstance.

Extra fees will be applied on public holidays.

Inclusions:

  • Air-conditioned private car.
  • 16 nights’ accommodation at 4-star hotel.
  • 01 night on cruise 5-star.
  • Licensed, English-speaking tour guide.
  • All entrance fees, sightseeing and shows as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 1 bottle of purified water/person/day.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • VAT.

Exclusions: 

  • Flight tickets.
  • Lunch & dinner: 17 USD /meal.
  • Tips for driver and guide.
  • VIETNAM VISA for foreign tourists.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

 

Tour Price & Supplement
Guest
Tour Price

Adult
(Ages 11 and above)

$2660/person

Children
(Ages 4 - 10)

$791.25/person

Children
(Under 3 years old)

Free

Single supplement (per night)

$130

Tour Information

  • Main destination: HA NOI - SA PA - NINH BINH - DA NANG - HUE - HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA
  • Highlights:
    - Sail amongst the timeless limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay.
    - Reach the “Roof of Indochine” - the highest peak in Sapa.
    - Admire the otherworldly atmosphere of Phong Nha Caves and more.
    - Discover notable landmarks and historical sites in central cities.
  • Duration: 17days 16nights
  • Suitable for children: Yes
  • Special promotion: Free Lunch Buffet Ticket at Ba Na Hills

Price/Person:

$2660

Exchange rate:

25.461VND/USD

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