VIETNAM EXPLORER
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Route: Ha Noi – Sapa - Ha Long - Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta
From USD 1460* | from £ 0 1065.8*per person sharing (min 4 pax)
Capture the spirit of Vietnam in this cross-country adventure. You trip sets forth in Hanoi with a tour of Ho Chi Minh complex before heading up north to the hill station of Sapa. Venture into the dramatic Ha Long Bay with towering cliffs, jungle-topped islands, hidden caves and fresh seafood. Then make your way to Hoi An for a cooking class and the tranquility of ancient beauty. Drive across the stunning Hai Van Pass, we explore the Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River in Hue.
Admire the French architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City. Gain an insight into the harsh life of people in wartimes in Cu Chi tunnels. And an exploration of Vietnam is not complete without a visit to Mekong Delta, the lifeblood of the Southerners with lush waterways and floating market on a relaxing boat. Combined with local market visits, bicycle ridings, handicraft villages, historical sites, the French colonial chic, close approach to the diverse minority cultures of hill tribe, this two-week journey is sure to delight and leave you a long lasting impression.
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
- Welcome at Noi Bai International Airport
- Transfer to hotel in HanoiDay 2: Hanoi City Tour
- Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Explore Temple of Literature
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter
- Transfer to Hanoi Railway station for night train to SapaDay 3: Sapa Exploration
- Visit Cat Cat village, Tien Sa waterfall
- Trek to Y Linh Ho village, Muong Hoa valley
- Visit Lao Chai village, Ta Van village
- Picnic lunch at a local house
- Overnight in SapaDay 4: Fansipan Mountaint Discovery - Return to Hanoi
- Cable car ride to Mount Fansipan summit
- Return to Hanoi by road
- Overnight in HanoiDay 5: Ha Long Bay Cruise
- Transfer to Ha Long Bay
- Lunch on cruise, visit and activities
- Dinner on board
- Overnight on Ha Long cruiseDay 6: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
- Brunch on board
- Disembark and visit But Thap pagoda
- Return to Hanoi
- Flight to Da Nang, transfer to Hoi AnDay 7: Hoi An City Tour
- Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
- Visit local attractions, lunch at a local restaurant
- Afternoon boat cruise on Thu Bon River
- Overnight in Hoi AnDay 8: Hoi An Cooking Class
- Visit local market
- Boat ride along Hoi An river
- Cooking class and lunch
- Overnight in Hoi AnDay 9: Transfer to Hue via Hai Van Pass
- Visit Marble Mountain, Cham Museum
- Transfer to Hue via Hai Van Pass
- Dragon boat cruise on Perfume River
- Visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb
- Overnight in HueDay 10: Hue City Tour - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Hue Capital Citadel, Tu Duc Tomb, Dong Ba market
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon landmarks
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh CityDay 11: Mekong Delta Tour
- Visit Cai Be floating market, Hoa Binh Phuoc Island
- Transfer to Can Tho
- Overnight in Can ThoDay 12: Cai Rang Floating Market - Return to Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Cai Rang floating market
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
- Free timeDay 13: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International AirportDay 14: End of Tour
Includes:
- Accommodation in a twin or double room with daily breakfast
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- 2 Days 1 night overnight on boat
- Fansipan cable car ticket (excluded mountain train)
- Experienced English-speaking guide (different guide in North, Central & South of Vietnam)
- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Private board for sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary
- Mineral water is available as complementary
Excludes:
- International & Domestic flight tickets
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Visa stamping fee at the airport (25US$ single entry to Vietnam paid by cash at the airport)
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary
- The surcharge for peak season and holiday are aplied for below dates, please contact us for the information:
- 31 Aug - 02 Sep 2024
- 24 Dec – 02 Jan 2024
- 30 – 31 Jan 2025
- 29 Jan – 07 Feb 2025
- 01 – 02 Feb 2025
- 30 Apr 2025- Compulsory Gala Dinners 31 Dec 2024
