VIETNAM DISCOVERY WITH SAPA – HANOI –HALONG

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Tour duration:  18 Days  17 Nights
Tour route: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Sapa – Hoi An – Sai gon – Can Tho – Con Dao
Start: Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport) Finish: Sai Gon (Tan Son Nhat airport)
Tour operates: Upon request
Tour type: Private tour
Transportation: Private transfer, night train, regional flights, cruises
Accommodation: 14 hotel nights, 01 cruise night, 02 train nights
Tour price: from US$1196 / person

TOUR IN BRIEF
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-)
Day 02: City Tour - train to Sapa (B)
Day 03: Sapa easy trek (B)
Day 04: Sapa village trek (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 – My Son (B)
Day 09: Hoi An Eco Tour (B)
Day 10: Hoi An free day (B)
Day 11: Hoian fly to Sai gon (B)
Day 12: Cu Chi by speed boat  (B)
Day 13: Sai gon - Can Tho (B)
Day 14: Can Tho - Sai gon (B)
Day 15: Sai gon fly to Con Dao (B)
Day 16: Con Dao island free day (B)
Day 17: Con Dao fly to Sai gon (B)
Day 18: Sai gon departure (B)

Tour Itinerary: VIETNAM TOUR / VIETNAM DISCOVERY WITH SAPA / Hanoi –Halong Bay -Sapa –Hoi An –Sai gon –Can Tho – Con Dao

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 train to Sapa (B)

You will be captivated today by our unique Hanoi city tour. Besides the famous spots of Temple of Literature, Museum of Art, Hoan Kiem lake, we will take you to some of interesting open markets, traditional workshop to experience how the real life of Hanoi goes on.
Moving shortly to Ho  Chi Minh mausoleum complex to learn about his humble life.
At the end of the day, transfer to Railway Station for night train ride to Lao Cai Station - the station nearest to Sapa town

Day 3: Lao cai - Sapa easy trek Cat cat village (B)

Upon your arrival in Lao Cai, enjoy a  scenic transfer to Sapa town. Checking the hotel for some rest, we will explore Sapa town with its colorful market, ancient church and take a leisure walk to Sapa lake.
This afternoon, travel on foot to  Cat Cat village. The highlight of this day is your discover of local traditional work. You will experience how local people make clothes, silver wares. Relax by the so-called waterfall before getting back to Sapa town.

Day 4: Easy trek to Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai village (B)

Start up your day with a walk to the most breathtaking part of Sapa – Muong Hoa valley. From Sapa to Y Linh Ho, you will encounter cloudy mountain peaks, rice terraces before entering a trail to Y Linh Ho Bridge.
In the afternoon, we will continue our walk to Ta Van, the village of Giay tribe before taking the car back to Sapa town. Rest and leisure.

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

Depending 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. Return to Lao Cai city for the train back to Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Train arrives the station at around 05.00am. Soak up by a short visit to flower market and watch Hanoian doing Tai chi on Sword lake sides. Then we travel out of Hanoi to Halong Bay.
On arrival, we will board a traditional junk to set sail to the most beautiful parts of the bay, beholding the stunning oceanic landscapes.
After lunch, we will visit one of the biggest caves in the bay which is linked with the legend of Dragon and the bay. Unwind on your deck to behold the sunset.

Day 7: Halong Bay fly to Hoi An (B/L)

An active morning with Tai chi class on sundeck or just leisurely laying on the chairs to enjoy the sunrise over islets. Followed by the breakfast, you will paddle to hidden coves, awesome caves by the water face or floating market. Sailing back to dock while brunch is serving.
Picked up and heading to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Danang airport. Landing in Danang after 1.5 hours flight then transfer to Hoi an town for checking in

Day 8: Hoi An – My Son – Walking Tour (B)

This morning, we depart from Hoi An to My Son relic which is recognized as an impressive monument reflecting the culture of Cham people. Here, you are to witness the old temples, exhibitions from archeologists.
After some resting, we will enjoy a walking tour to Phuoc Kien temple, Merchant houses and Japanese bridge. The tour introduces you the architectural and cultural influences of Japan, China that still remain in Hoi An town.
Day 9: Hoi An Eco Tour (B)

Today we will mingle with local people in a multi-activity trip in the rural areas of Hoi An, starting with a biking time to herb vegetation farm, water coconut farm. You are to learn how to control the round, basket boat then witness the work of carpenters.
In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on Thu Bon river for sunset.

Day 10: Hoi An free day (B)

This day is free under your own schedule to relax on beach or walk around handicraft shops

Day 11: Hoian fly to Sai gon (B)

A short flight will bring you to Sai gon (or Ho Chi Minh city) in the morning. Booking in your hotel then a guided city tour will commence from 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 12: Cu Chi Tunnel by speed boat (B)

After breakfast, driver and tour guide will collect you at hotel for special speedboat ride to Cu Chi tunnel.
Cu Chi features a network of tunnels functioning as living space, traps and military base for Viet Cong used during American war attracts visitors with its mystery and great creation.
The trip takes place in about 3 hours letting you capture a general view of the amazing tunnel network
Return to Sai Gon for your leisure in late afternoon

Day 13: Sai Gon - Can Tho (B)

This 2 days trip down to Mekong Delta kicks off early in the morning with scenic drive in the lush side of Can Tho province. We stop en-rout at My Tho for sampan ride deep into Amazon-like cannals. You will have special lunch at local orchards.
Continue drive to Can Tho - the capital city of the area and checking in riverside hotel
Day 14: Can Tho - Sai gon (B)

Wake up early in morning for the highlight of the day by visiting 02 well known floating markets: Cai Rang (wholesales one) and Phong Dien (more retailed one). We back to hotel for a late breakfast.
Then drive return to Sai gon in the afternoon. Free at leisure and dinner at your own pace

Day 15: Sai Gon fly to Con Dao island (B)

The archipelago of Con Dao lures visitors by its virgin, sandy beaches ; green islands, untouched coral reefs and once well-known prison during French war.
Next 3 days will be amazing stay to discover this island. Taking a flight from Sai gon to Con Dao this morning. Booking in the hotel and free at leisure
Day 16: Con Dao island free day (B)

Rest and unwind for the whole day at pristine and emerald beaches

Day 17: Con Dao fly to Sai gon (B)

Rest and unwind until our driver come to pick you up for your flight back to Sai gon

Day 18: Sai gon departure (B)

Free time to buy souvenir and enjoy the comfort of your hotel before taking your departure flight.
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