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VIETNAM INSIGHT 14 DAYS
Ha Noi → Sapa → Ha Long Bay → Hoi An → Hue → Ho Chi Minh → Ben Tre → Can Tho
Which destinations play the role as the symbols of Vietnam tourism? Are they Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa which are the tourist magnets of the Northern Vietnam tourism? Are they Hue and Hoi An which are the popular choices of tourists when coming to the Central Vietnam? Or, are they Ho Chi Minh City and […]
Flexible Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Activities:
Upon arrival, you will be met outside the baggage claim area by your guide who will escort you to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to downtown with a brief introduction en route. Your guide will be holding a welcome signboard with the VIET HERITAGE TRAVEL LOGO & your name. During the drive your guide will provide an introduction to Hanoi.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined, with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe elderly people practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade
Meals: Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, HaNoi Hotel
Day 2: Hanoi city tour full day – Sapa
Activities:
The capital of Vietnam, a city that celebrated 1.000 years in 2010 has countless fascinating cultural and historic sites and our days’ tour will visit the highlights. See the grand and solemn mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov), the ‘icon of Hanoi’ – The One Pillar Pagoda, the beautiful Temple of Literature, West Lake’s Tran Quoc temple and Quan Thanh pagoda as well as the fascinating Ethnology Museum, the bustling Old Quarter and at the end of the day – a water puppet performance.
8.00pm – Viet Heritage Travel’s tour guide come to pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Ha Noi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (overnight on the train, the cabin with 4 berths, soft sleeper and air-conditioning)., Arrive Lao Cai 5:30 or 6:00am.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sleep on Train, Cultural, Nature, History.
Day 3: Sapa Tour
Activities:
The train arrives at around 6:00 am. Look for the “Viet Heritage Travel’s Logo & Your Name” sign when you exit the train station, as our guide will pick you up there and transfer to the former hill station of Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colors of its hill tribe population – flashes of shining silver jewelry from the necks and wrists of indigo-clad H’mong and the scarlet hues of the turbans worn by the Red Dao can be seen. It is here you will find hands stained with color from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.
After having breakfast at local restaurant, Walking through the town for about 20 minutes before turning to a dirt road to Ma Tra Village, where inhabited by Black H’mong ethic. Continue trekking up the village and getting through paddies fields will lead you to an ancient Catholic abbey, built by French colonists.
Walk 2 km more to reach Ta Phin Village for exploring the daily life of Red Dzao. Here you have a good choices to buy woven and textile brocades, which is made by ethic people and having picnic lunch before exploring village and Ta Phin Cave and small hamlet of Black H’mong people. At the end of day, return to Sapa. Rest of the afternoonand evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sapa Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking.
Day 4: Sapa Tour – Hanoi
Activities:
Following a hotel breakfast, meet your guide in the morning and depart on a second trek from the town of Sapa to Golden Stream valley. Today’s trekking offers more stunning views of rice terraces and gardens as well as Mt Fansipan, whose summit rises 10,312 feet (3,143 meters) above sea level.
After crossing a suspension bridge, marvel at the breathtaking scenery as you continue through the Golden Stream valley, stopping at Lao Chai village for lunch. After your meal, follow your guide on a walk through this village where Black Hmong people reside, and continue on to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay tribe. This part of the hike is relatively easy, though the trail can be quite slippery if it rains, so good footwear is recommended. You’ll visit with some local families and learn about their daily lifestyle and fascinating culture, before departing to the main road to meet up with your driver and return to Sapa.
A shower is available at the hotel, followed by an afternoon free to explore the town on your own. In the evening, The car will pick you up for the night train back to Hanoi. Arrive at Lao Cai train station and take the night train back to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Sleep on Train, Cultural, Nature, Walking
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Activities:
Early in the morning, arrive in Hanoi, the guide pick you up and transfer you to take a daily room for relaxing and shower.
We’ll pick you up in Hanoi by 8:00am and drive through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise– while you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world.
We’ll serve you a fresh seafood lunch while you sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible view with a drink in your hand. We’ll take you to a traditional fishing village where the locals have created an entire town on the decks of their boats, then you can explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for cocktails, canapés, and a spectacular sunset. End your day with a romantic, candlelit dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Cruise in Ha Long Bay, Swimming, Cruising, Cultural, Heritage, Nature, Kayaking
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoian
Activities:
As your boat cruises back to Halong City through the spectacular karsts and limestone rock formations, have a leisurely morning before enjoying brunch on-board. Your driver will meet you upon disembarkation for the transfer to Noi Bai airport and your flight to Danang. Arrive in Danang, pick you up and transferring to Hotel. Free time.
Hoi An was a prosperous port from the 16th to 19th centuries trading with merchants from China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Europe who came to buy silk, spices and porcelain. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter is beautifully preserved with ornate pagodas, antique trading houses and old tile-roofed shops. It is a rich architectural fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European styles. Many of the historic buildings lining the canals and pedestrian streets have been converted into art galleries, boutique restaurants, bars and cafes. Hoi An is surrounded by attractive countryside with traditional farming and fishing, and by sandy beaches with modern seaside resorts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Cruise, Tour Guide, Hoi An Hotel, Cultural, Heritage, Nature
Day 7: Hoian Tour
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel a walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town centre will take you back in time to when its was a major trading port in Asia. Visit old shophouses, the 400 year-old Japanese Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market in this well-preserved town. Then free time for relaxing on Cua Dai Beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hoi An Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking.
Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Hue
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel, free time for relaxing on beach or shopping. In the afternoon, the guide pick you up and transfer you to Hue. On the way to Hue, stop over for visiting Cham Museum, ascending the Pass of Ocean Clouds for panoramic views of the surroundings and visit the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co Beach. Arrive in Hue, check in hotel and free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hue Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking
Day 9: Hue city tour
Activities:
Start your day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument take a cyclo through the ‘Old City’ to Tinh Tam Lake where the Emperors used to come to relax.
This afternoon, visit Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River End the day at Khai Dinh’s Tomb which boasts a traditional Vietnamese design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Then free time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Hue Hotel, Cultural, Nature, History, Walking
Day 10: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel, free time until transfer to airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, pick you up and transfer you to hotel. Free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Plane, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel, transfer for visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. After lunch in Cu Chi, driver back to Ho Chi Minh City. This afternoon, depending on your preference, visit either the War Remnants Museum or History Museum, and the former Presidential Palace.
Finish the day with a stroll around the city’s colonial architecture, including the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel, Cultural, Nature, History, Walking
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Activities:
Breakfast at your hotel. The guide pick you up and transfer you to Ben Tre. Pick up at Phong Nam Pier (Phong Nam old ferry station). Take the boat on along the River – one of tributaries of Mekong River, Sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring …..Stop at brickwork – coconut charcoal making and coconut husking.
Then visit one of the plenty of coconut processing workshops where coconut candies are made and have a chance to learn the coconut candies making process located along canal . Turn on natural scissors creeks where they look smaller and smaller to go to village. Take a walk to family making sleep mats. Afterward, being on a cart powered by a motorbike or biking and traveling through some tranquil villages where vegetables gardens to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from Peasants.
Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, take biking around the village, rowing-boat along water palm creek and boat to Hung Vuong Pier. Then take a car to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho, check in hotel and free time
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Can Tho Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking
Day 13: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
Activities:
Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river ( Bassac River), then proceed to visit Cai Rang floating market which are the liveliest in the whole religion. Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup?
Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a “Monkey bridge” which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Visit the orchard garden. Stop for lunch. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, check in hotel and free time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included: Car, Tour Guide, Ho Chi Minh Hotel, Cultural, Nature, Walking
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City departure
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Your time will be your own until your private car and driver arrives to take you to the airport for your flight to next destination
Finish unforgettable Vietnam Tour with Viet Heritage Travel. Good bye & see you in the next time! Viet Heritage Travel can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations. And if you love explore our country more, you can get our Vietnam tours for more choices.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Car, Tour Guide,…
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