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HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM
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Route: Ha Noi – Sapa - Ha Long - Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta

From USD   1030* | from £ 0 751.9*

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 Halong 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. Admire the French architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City. 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: Ha Noi Arrival - Half Day City Tour
  - Meet and greet at Noi Bai International Airport
  - Transfer to hotel in Hanoi
  - Afternoon city tour: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, street corner Cafe shop for Vietnamese coffee, Old Quarter exploration
  - Overnight stay in Hanoi
  
Day 2: Ha Noi City Tour - Transfer to Sapa
  - Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature
  - Lunch at local restaurant
  - Transfer to Sapa via expressway
  - Overnight stay in Sapa
  
Day 3: Full Day Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai (with Lunch)
  - Explore Lao Chai village and Ta Van village
  - Picnic lunch
  - Visit Giang Ta Chai village
  - Return to Sapa
  - Overnight stay in Sapa
  
Day 4: Sapa - Discover Fansipan Mountaint - Transfer to Ha Noi
  - Cable car ride to Fansipan Summit
  - Enjoy panoramic views
  - Return to Hanoi
  - Overnight stay in Hanoi
  
Day 5: Ha Noi - Ha Long Overnight on Boat
  - Drive to Ha Long Bay
  - Board boat for cruise
  - Lunch on board
  - Activities or relaxation on board
  - Dinner on board
  - Overnight on Ha Long cruise
  
Day 6: Ha Long - Ha Noi - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An
  - Morning cruise in Ha Long Bay
  - Disembark and return to Hanoi
  - Flight to Da Nang
  - Transfer to Hoi An
  - Overnight stay in Hoi An
  
Day 7: Half Day Hoi An Ancient Town & Cam Thanh Village
  - Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
  - Visit Covered Bridge, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Tan Ky House, Ong Temple, local market
  - Afternoon excursion to Cam Thanh Village
  - Experience local fishing techniques
  - Return to hotel in Hoi An
  
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh - Half Day City Tour
  - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
  - Half day city tour: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Central Post Office
  - Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City
  
Day 9: Full Day Mekong Delta with Lunch (Vinh Long)
  - Transfer to Vinh Long
  - Boat cruise to Cai Be floating market
  - Visit local farmers' homes and trades
  - Enjoy a typical Vietnamese lunch
  - Return to Ho Chi Minh City
  - Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City
  
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
  - Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
  - Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

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 
  • 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
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