THE BEST OF VIETNAM WITH NHA TRANG17 DAYS, 16 NIGHTS

The tour exposes the unique of Vietnam from north to south.
Bests of Vietnam features the best touch to Vietnam heritages, natural beauty and unique cultural exposure.

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Tour duration:  17 Days  16 Nights
Tour route: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Nha Trang - Can Tho - Chau Doc - Sai gon
Start: Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport) Finish: Sai Gon (Tan Son Nhat airport)
Tour operates: Upon request
Tour type: Private tour
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Transportation: Private transfer, regional flights, cruises
Accommodation: 13 hotel nights, 01 cruise night, 02 train nights

TOUR IN BRIEF
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-)
Day 02: City tour. Train to Lao Cai (B)
Day 03: Sapa Discovery ( B)
Day 04: Sapa Trekking (B)
Day 05: Sapa - train to Hanoi (B)
Day 06: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Day 07: Halong - fly to Hoi an (Brunch)
Day 08: Hoi An city tour (B)
Day 09: Hoi An countryside (B)
Day 10: Hoi An fly to Nha trang (B)
Day 11: Nha trang island tour (B)
Day 12: Nha trang free day (B)
Day 13: Nha trang fly to Sai Gon (B)
Day 14: Sai gon - Can Tho ( B)
Day 15: Can Tho - Chau Doc ( B)
Day 16: Chau Doc - Sai gon (B)
Day 17: Sai gon Departure ( B)

Tour Itinerary: VIETNAM TOUR / THE BEST OF VIETNAM WITH NHA TRANG

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-)

Welcome to the elegant city of Hanoi !
Upon your arrival, our driver will come to pick you up for your hotel transfer.
Start your first Vietnam experience with a visit to the famed Ancient Streets where you will find unique street vendors, busy traditional workshops and holy temples. Continue your discovery with water puppet show, inspired by Red River Delta peasants.
Welcome drinks at a lake side coffee shop will be the highlight for your evening

Day 2: Hanoi city tour. Overnight train to Lao Cai ( B)

Spend your day to explore the most intriguing attractions of Hanoi. While Temple of literature provides you a vivid knowledge of old Vietnam intellectual life, Museum of Art exposes colorized pictures of Vietnam art development. We will then head to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum to visit his house, garden and relics.
Our tour concludes in West lake with a pleasant stroll to enjoy the beautiful sunset, followed by visits to Tran Quoc pagoda and Quan Thanh temple.
Free with your dinner until being taken to Raiway Station for overnight train to Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa Discovery ( B)

As our train stops by the border town of Lao Cai early morning. A hot breakfast will get you back to energy, next we will embark a scenic trip through the winding road to Sapa town. Our first destination of the day is Cat Cat village, the habitat of Black Hmong, boasting typical silk weaving, black smith works.
This afternoon, we will encounter Red Dzao, Giay, Black Hmong people in Sapa market. Our guide will introduce you how Sapa market is special from its corners

Day 4: Sapa Trekking (B)

Sapa hill station with its net of trails enables you to choose your trekking route ranging from easy descendant to challenging mountain paths.
On every trekking route, you will have chance to witness different ethnic minorities in their distinctive costumes. The trek also brings you a real feeling of nature with cascading waterfalls, rice terraces and magnificent view of Fansipan.

Day 5: Sapa hill tribe market - train to Hanoi (B)

Upon the date of your travel, you can visit one of the most famous tribal market in Sapa or its neighboring districts : Coc Ly ( Tuesday), Cao Son ( Wednesday), Lung Khau Nhin ( Thursday), Can Cau ( Saturday), Bac Ha market ( Sunday). After your market time, we will visit the villages of earth-walled houses where Flower Hmong people shows you their lifestyles from vegetation to corn wine distillation.
A boat trip on Chay river is often on our schedule if we visit the market by Bac Ha mountain side.
Take a bath before night train ride for back to Hanoi from Lao Cai Railway station

Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay ( B,L,D)

You are greeted again early morning this day. You will have time to see Hanoian doing Tai Chi, opening the markets ( Flower Market or Long Bien market) then take a scenic drive to Halong Bay.
The Unesco site of Halong amazes you with stunning oceanic landscapes, inspirational islets, exotic floating villages and virgin small beaches.
We will board on a traditional overnight junk then visit one of the biggest caves then relax on sundeck for sunset.

Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi fly to Hoi an ( Brunch)

An active time awaits for your discovery to floating villages. After some basic instruction, you are free to explore the hidden coves, floating caves and pristine coral reef. Checking out while sailing back to dock and be collected by our driver.
Heading directly to Noi Bai airport for the flight to the coastal airport Danang.
Transfer to your hotel in Hoi an town which is 30 km from the airport and rest.

Day 8: Hoi An city tour ( B)

During 17th and 18th century, the town was a busy trade port for Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese whose influence still remained until today through architecture and unique customs.
Our walking tour covers outstanding landmarks of the town : Temple Kwan, Phuc Kien Temple, Tan Ky Ancient House, Phung Hung house and Japanese Bridge.
Free to enjoy the excellent tailor service in this town.

Day 9: Hoi An countryside ( B)

Travel out of Hoi An town to Cam Thanh village. You will learn how to control the bamboo basket boat, planting herbs by authentic ways.
After that, we will enjoy a pleasant boat trip on Thu Bon river. The rest of the day is for refreshment.

Day 10: Hoi An fly to Nha trang (B)

Free until transfer to Danang airport for a short flight to Nha trang. Picked up at Cam Ranh airport and transfer 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 beach and resting

Day 11: Nha trang island tour (B)

An island boat cruise gives you the chance to relax, feast on luscious, fresh seafood and swim or snorkel in the East Sea. Rest of the day will be your free time at one of the most beautiful beaches over the world listed by Forbes Magazine

Day 12: Nha trang free day (B)

Free time at your leisure to enjoy swimming and sun bathing on crystal beach

Day 13: Nha trang fly to Sai Gon (B)

Morning flight to Sai gon (or (Ho Chi Minh city) - the most bustling city of Vietnam. Then take your sightseeing today to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post offices, Opera houses which represents the influence of French architecture in early XX centuries.
After that, we will visit Reunification Palace, a symbol of Vietnam independence, followed by a glimpse at Thien Hau pagoda and finish at Cho Lon market, one of the biggest market in southern Vietnam.

Day 14: Can Giuoc - My Tho - Can Tho ( B)

08:00am: to be picked up at your hotel. Take the back-road 50 (not the Highway 1!!) to Can Giuoc (30km) and pay a short visit to a beautiful and colorful local Cao Dai Temple. Then passing Can Duoc market and Go cong to see remote villages. A short and easy biking will be followed sampan ride in My tho later on.
Keep driving to Can tho, the capital city of the region, check in a riverside hotel

Day 15: Cai Rang - Phong Dien Floating market - Chau Doc ( B)

Rise up early in the morning for 02 well known floating markets: Cai Rang (wholesales one) and Phong Dien (more retailed one). We back to hotel for a late breakfast.
Head to Long Xuyen (50km) and continue our journey to Tri Ton (60km) with a quick break to visit a beautiful Theravada Khmer Buddhist Temple of Xvayton. A short drive to Tra Su Conservation, board on an rowing-boat (depends on water level) or take a short walk (4km) to unveil the breath-taking scenery and the wildlife habitats of this sensational and unique Conservation.
Drive to Chau Doc, upon arrival, enjoy magnificent sunset from moutain shadowing over the area.

Day 16: Chau Doc - Sai gon (B)

A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, whom still again employment from traditional weaving. The last stop in Chau Doc is is to a local Islamic Mosque. Have lunch at local restaurant before going back to Sai Gon.
Arrive in Sai gon in late afternoon.

Day 17: Sai gon Departure ( B)

Our driver is at your disposal to do shopping or visit the city.
Taking your departure flight.

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The price is in US$, per person, based on double/ twin share and valid until 31 Dec 2013
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