GRAND VIETNAM 17 DAYS, 16 NIGHTS

Tour duration:  17 Days  16 Nights
Tour route: Hanoi - Halong bay - Ninh binh - Hoi an - Quy Nhon - Tuy Hoa - Nha Trang - Cu thi tunnel - Mekong Delta - Sai gon
Start: Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport) Finish: Sai Gon (Tan Son Nhat airport)
Tour operates: Upon request
Tour type: Private tour
Transportation: Private transfer, Overnight cruise
Accommodation: 15 hotel nights, 01 cruise night

TOUR IN BRIEF
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-)
Day 02: Hanoi traditional village (B)
Day 03: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)
Day 04: Halong – Hanoi (Brunch)
Day 05: Ninh Binh excursion (B)
Day 06: Hanoi - fly to Hoi An (B)
Day 07: Hoi an tour (B)
Day 08: Hoi an drive to Quy Nhon (B)
Day 09: Quy Nhon free day (B)
Day 10: Quy Nhon drive to Tuy Hoa (B)
Day 11: Tuy Hoa drive to Nha trang (B)
Day 12: Nha trang island tour (B)
Day 13: Nha trang drive to Dalat (B)
Day 14: Dalat fly to Sai gon (B)
Day 15: Cu chi tunnel trip (B)
Day 16: Mekong Delta exploration (B)
Day 17: Sai gon departure (B)

•   The cost from USD 1.797 per person
•   Countries visited: Vietnam
•   Destinations: Hanoi - Halong bay - Ninh binh - Hoi an - Quy Nhon - Tuy Hoa - Nha Trang - Cu thi tunnel - Mekong Delta - Sai gon
•   Summary : Following the coastline of Vietnam, the tour bring you a thorough view by passing historic towns, breat-taking natural beauty and amazing tropical beach.

Tour Itinerary: GRAND VIETNAM

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-)

Upon arrival in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam transfer to your hotel.
Experience the many sights and sounds in and around one of Southeast Asia’s most delightful and enigmatic cities. Begin with a panoramic one hour cyclo ride around the famous Old Quarter of Hanoi with its narrow alleys and tree lined boulevards.
Then enjoy welcome drinks at a lovely lake side coffee shop before back to hotel.

Day 2: Hanoi traditional village (B)

Exploring traditional villages typical for Red River delta surrounds Hanoi city dated back hundred years old.
The choice for the day is Duong Lam village which is 40km from Hanoi center. The oldest house there is over 400 years old. You will have chance to take lunch at this house with local warm-hearted host. End of the day with stunning water puppet show

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)

Transfer to Halong City to board the traditional junk in the harbor. Enjoy a welcome drink and Vietnamese set lunch followed by an afternoon cruise around the limestone islands with the opportunity to go swimming. Mythical stories tell of a dragon descending to the sea which provides a mystical translation for the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Your cruise of this scenic bay includes a visit to one of the picturesque caves and a delicious set dinner.

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi (Brunch)

Taking Tai Chi in the sundeck will get you refreshed for next discover stunning caves of Halong. The cruise sails back while the brunch is served on board.
Drive back to Hanoi with a stop enrout at Chi Linh where is home of the temple devoting to Nguyen Trai - a great man in Vietnam history
Free time at leisure and dinner at your own pace

Day 5: Ninh Binh excursion (B)

Start up the day with 3 hours drive to Ninh Binh where the first king of Vietnam feudal located his citadel.
Visit Dinh Le temples then move a bit to Tam Coc, follow lovely stream leading to caves and paddy fields. The excursion concludes when sampans get you back to the pier. Back to Hanoi

Day 6: Hanoi - fly to Hoi An (B)

Take this morning to learn all about the life and legend of ‘Uncle Ho’ at his former home and mausoleum; visit the ancient Temple of Literature and ‘Hanoi Hilton’ prison before flying south to Vietnam central.
After lunch time, enjoy free time until your departure transfer for flight to Danang. Arrival in Danang airport then transfer to Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi an tour (B)

Stroll through the fascinating streets of Hoi An to discover traditional houses and temples and the iconic Japanese Bridge. A market tour with the young people from the Streets Foundation introduces you to some of the local produce.
With free tie in the afternoon, you might want to challenge your skills during a fun cooking class, whisk away on a short bicycle ride to the gleaming beach nearby, or shop till you drop at one of the many masterful tailors in town.

Day 8: Hoi an drive to Quy Nhon (B)

Reflect on the moving My Lai memorial and then continue on to the beguiling port town of Quy Nhon. The nearly untouched city is ideal for relax after long drive
Arrive in Quy Nhon in late afternoon and free time at leisure

Day 9: Quy Nhon free day (B)

Free time at Quy Nhon beach for getting your energy back

Day 10: Quy Nhon drive to Tuy Hoa (B)

Continue the drive along coastline of Vietnam to get the next coastal city of Tuy Hoa. The untouched beach is still primitive enough for your discovery.
The rest of the day is at your own schedule

Day 11: Tuy Hoa drive to Nha trang (B)

Free to enjoy swimming at beach. Next, proceed to the famed beach by admiring stunning vistas across the sparkling sea before reaching the country’s premier beach resort, Nha Trang.
Check in your resort close to the beach and resting

Day 12: Nha trang island tour (B)

This morning will be an island boat cruise which gives you the chance to relax, feast on luscious, fresh seafood and swim or snorkel in the East Sea. The tour features 3 nicest islands of the bay: Mun island, Tam island and Con Se Tre island
Rest of the day will be your free time at one of the most beautiful beaches over the world listed by Forbes Magazine

Day 13: Nha trang drive to Dalat (B)

Leave the coastal shrimp and salt farms behind and head for the rustic villages and tea plantations of the Central Highlands and the former French hill station of Dalat.
In this fascinating town of winding streets, colorful markets and abandoned French villas, enjoy the mountain vistas from a cable car ride and admire the faded Art Deco charm of the last emperor’s summer residence.

Day 14: Dalat fly to Sai gon (B)

Free time till taking a short fly to Sai gon (now called Ho chi minh city), bursting with energy, and wander along historic Dong Khoi Street, the former Rue Catinat, stopping at sites such as the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.

Day 15: Cu chi tunnel trip (B)

After breakfast, drive through some nice country areas, you are going to visit a massive underground network located near by the area once called "Iron Triangle" and was the termination of the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
The tunnels designed by local guerrillas as a “springboard for attacking Saigon” will take you up to 3 hours to explore. Tour guide will help you to arrange lunch at local restaurant or get back to Sai gon for late lunch at around 2pm.

Day 16: Mekong Delta exploration (B)

Picked up from your hotel, you will enjoy a pleasant drive on the secondary road 50 (not the Highway 1!!) to Can Giuoc (30km) and pay a short visit to a beautiful and colorful local Cao Dai Temple – a combination of most of major religions on earth
Another short drive (15km) will take us to Can Duoc market – a stunning rural market on its informal setting then pass Go Cong. Upon arriving in Tan Hoa, you will enjoy a stunning and easy bike ride through some remote villages. Highlight of the trip with sampan ride on small cannels at My Tho. Back to Sai gon in late afternoon

Day 17: Sai gon departure (B)

Our tour guide and driver at your disposal. Then transfer to the airport for your onward flight to your home country
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