Vietnam Highlights Tour 14 days:Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hue - Hoian - HCM - Cu Chi Mekong

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Vietnam Highlights Tour 14 days
Itinerary Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hue - Hoian - HCM - Cu Chi Mekong
Duration 14 days
Tour type Join group tour
Price only from US$780/person
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (...)
Hanoi is the second largest city of Vietnam with total population of over 6 million people. As the capital
of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, the enchanting Hanoi is considered to be one of cultural
centers of Vietnam, where most of Vietnamese dynasties had left behind their imprint. Even though
some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and
historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.
Our tour starts with pickup at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi and free for your personal
activities.
Overnight at hotel, Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour - Sapa (night Train) (B/L)
Be ready at the lobby at 8am for the bus.
Today, we will spend a full day to visit the city. We start with visit to President Ho Chi Minh's
mausoleum and residence. We also visit the famous One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Leaving the President's
complex, we continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu). Although several Văn Miếu can be
found throughout Vietnam, the most prominent and famous is that situated in the city of Hanoi, and
was functioned as Vietnam's first university
After lunch in a local restaurant, we go to the Museum of Ethnology, which is an excellent museum
containing the ethnic costumes of the various minorities of Vietnam, as well as relics, tools and even
full size replicas of their homes and buildings.

2. Back to the hotel. Free and easy till pickup for night train to Sapa.
Overnight on Train to Sapa
Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van - Sapa (B/L)
You are welcome at the station for transfer to Sapa. Breakfast upon arrival at local restaurant. We will
then start from your hotel for 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong
Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. A 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through
terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. If lucky enough, you will have
chance to see endless ripening paddy fields on continuous terraces. Lunch at a local family, it gives
you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life
styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes on the way and get back to Sapa by jeep or
motorbike.
Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.
Day 4: Cat Cat & Sin Chai - Hanoi (B/L)
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong.
Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was
constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the
river, and then next 6 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of
Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on
the way back to Sapa.
Free to explore the town before pickup for transfer to the station for night train to Hanoi.
Overnight on train to Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Halong Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional
scenic beauty and outstanding geological and geomorphic values. Thousands of islands emerging
uneven in the fanciful waves look strong and magnificent but also mild and vivid. Amidst these islands,
we feel as if we were astray in a petrified legendary world.
You are picked up at the station. Transfer to pointed place for pickup for Halong tour. You can leave
your luggage behind and pack an overnight bag.
12.15 pm: Arrive in Halong city, board our traditional wooden junk boat for an overnight journey. Sip
on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin the cruise through the bay. Feast on a
delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi – Fighting Cock
islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover untouched pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot
cave, which is situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area and is one of the
most imposing grottos of the Bay. You will then have chance to explore Halong bay on your own by
kayaking from the Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quite atmosphere of the bay. We will have
dinner with fresh seafood on board then free time for squid fishing or relaxing and chatting with your
partner, friends, family.
Overnight on Halong Bay Junk.
Day 6: Halong - Hanoi - Hue (flight) (B, L)
7.00am: For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served. Enjoy Sunrise on the
Bay or practice Tai Chi lesson with our professional (this is not included with standard and superior
options). Continue to explore the Bay.

3. 8.00am: Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet,
Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the
way back to Halong city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check out onboard at around 9.00 am.
Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations.
11.45am: Arrive back at Halong city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to
your Hanoi. Free time for your personal activities and dinner before pickup for flight to Hue.
Overnight at the hotel in Hue.
Day 7: Hue city tour (B/L)
Hue is the former capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty (1802 - 1945). Here remains many
historical buildings. Inside the city are the Royal Citadel, Flag Tower, Royal Palace, and Royal Tombs.
Hue’s Forbidden Purple City was once reserved for the royal family; it was severely damaged during
the War. Outside the city is the religious site known as Nam Giao Hill, or Heaven’s Altar.
You are welcomed at the station. Transfer to the hotel.
Today, you are picked at the hotel for full day tour. Our visiting sites includes Old Imperial City, Flag
Tower, Thien Mu Pagoda, Royal Tombs of Tu Duc. Our exciting day ends with romantic cruise on the
Perfume River with music on boat.
Overnight at hotel, Hue.
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An (bus) (B)
The ancient town of Hoi An was originally a Cham port. The city possessed the largest harbor in
Southeast Asia in the first century and was known as Lâm Ấp Phố (Champa City). It has been
influenced down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures.
Today, you will take the taxi to our pointed place for the bus to Hoian. town - Journey south along
Highway 1 past the Hai Van Pass and Lang Co.
Upon arrival to Hoian, take a walking tour to visit the ancient town with all major interesting sites:
Ong Pagoda, Hoi An Museum, Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Assembly Hall of
Cantonese Chinese Congregation.
Overnight at hotel, Hoi An.
Day 9: Hoi An - My Son (B)
Pickup at the hotel at 8am for transfer to My Son Holy Land, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi
An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining
with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of
Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar,
Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7
to 13 centuries.
Back to the town in the afternoon. Free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel, Saigon
Day 10: Hoian - Free and easy (B)
No activity arranged today. You are free for your personal activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
Day 11: Hoian - Saigon (flight) (B)
Free for till pickup for the flight to Saigon. In the afternoon, we take a half day city tour to visit Saigon
city. We will start with visit to Former Presidential Palace (or War Remnant Museum), Notre Dame

4. Cathedral, which is located in the downtown and established by French colonists. The cathedral was
constructed between 1863 and 1880 with two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters.
Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple (B)
We will start from your hotel to visit the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh (120 km) where daily Mass is
done by the Caodaism followers at noon. Cao Dai is a combination of Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism, native Vietnamese spiritualism, Christianity and Islam. After lunch, we head to Cu Chi
Tunnels. The tunnels cover an extensive underground network (approximately 200 kilometers) of
tunnels dug initially by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. The tunnels contained
hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used extensively for refuge and storage and
also utilized as a military base for the Viet Cong close to Saigon. The 1968 Tet Offensive was launched
from Cu Chi with surprising effect. A section of the tunnels has been widened to allow tourists to get a
feel for what the life underground must have been like (please note that this will be hot and sweaty
and also a bit claustrophobic!).
Overnight at the hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 13: Saigon - Mekong - Saigon (B/L)
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt
houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch
in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy
cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals.
Have a short cycling trip (applied for private tour/if time permitted) then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey
tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy &
observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return
to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are
guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
at orchard, we drive back to Saigon.
Day 14: Saigon - Departure (B)
Free for personal activities till transfer to the airport for departure flight. Trip ends.
Quotation:
2* Hotels: US$780/person; single supplement: US$199
3* Hotels: US$850/person; single supplement: US$270
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Note*:
Rate is applied for group of minimum 2 pax.
Transfers from the stations in Hanoi not included.
Rates are not applied on New Year, National Holidays, festivals..
All tours are daily group ones of clients from different countries.
Early checkin or late checkout is subject to availability with/without additional charge (if any)
Pickup time for all groups tour is from 8am - 8:20 at the hotel. Please be ready at the lobby at 8am.

5. Accommodation bases on ROH rooms. Higher room grade can be arranged with additional charge.
Similar hotel of the same rate will be selected in case pointed one(s) is (are) full.
Inclusion: Exclusion:
Travel insurances.
All flights and airport tax
Visa approval code for Vietnam Services not clearly mentioned above.
Meals as mentioned in the program. Day use at hotel (early checkin/late checkout)
Twin-shared rooms at 2-3* star hotels. Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls
Admission fees for all sightseeing places etc.)
Bottles of mineral water available on the car.
Boat trip in Halong Bay and Dragon boat in
Hue.
Land transfer by A/C vehicle for whole trip.
English speaking guide on days with tours only.
All domestic flights and trains (in 4 berth
cabins)
List of hotels
Location 2* Hotels 3* Hotels
Hanoi Orchid Hotel Hanoi Moment Hotel
Halong Cruise Christina Cruise Alova Cruise
Sapa Fansipan View Hotel Hoang Ha Hotel
Hue Victory Hotel Orchid Hotel
Hoian Vinh Hung 3 Hotel Vinh Hung 3 Hotel
Nha Trang The Light Hotel The Light Hotel
Saigon Xuan Mai Hotel Tan Hai Long 3 hotel
Can Tho Tay Do Hotel Kim Tho Hotel
Chau Doc Standard Hotel Chau Pho Hotel