- Private tour with English/French speaking guide .
- Date of Departure is at your wish
- Starting from Hanoi & finishing in Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa
Outlined Itinerary
An unique 16-Day Tour of Vietnam highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery of this fascinating country including a journey on the Luxurious Victoria Express from the Bustling City of Hanoi to the mountainous splendor of Sapa.
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (B,D)
Day 02: Hanoi - Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 03: Arrive Lao Cai - Sapa (B)
Day 04: Sapa (B)
Day 05: Sapa - Hanoi (B)
Day 06: Hanoi (B,L)
Day 07: Hanoi - Halong Bay-Hanoi (B)
Day 08: Hanoi - Hoi An (B,D)
Day 09: Hoi An (B,D)
Day 11: Hoi An - Nha Trang (B)
Day 12: Nha Trang (B,L)
Day 13: Nha Trang (B)
Day 14: Nha trang - HCMC (B,D)
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Day 16: Depart Vietnam (B)
Tour of Vietnam Highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery |
Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (B/D)
Arrive at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport , private transfer to the Sofitel Plaza Hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner at the Emperor Restaurant set in a beautifully restored French Colonial Villa. The chefs serve up Southern Vietnamese specialties. A traditional folk lore show is included with dinner.
Day 02: Hanoi - Sapa (B/L/D)
Free time in the morning; lunch at the Le Tonkin Restaurant that specializes in preparing authentic Northern Vietnamese Cuisine.
In the evening, transfer to the Victoria Express Train for an overnight journey to Lao Cai! Dinner included on train.
Day 03: Arrive Lao Cai - Sapa (B)
Early arrives at Lao Cai station at approximately 6:00 am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours.
Once at Sapa, we will check-in hotel (Early check-in subject to availability). Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant then enjoy a free time to explore around town. At 10 a.m. from the hotel there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H'mong hill tribes' minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight in Sapa
Day 04: Sapa (B)
Following breakfast at we explore the Sapa daily market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Picnic lunch on the way at a family in Ta Van village! Overnight in Sapa
Day 05: Sapa - Hanoi (B)
Enjoy your free time in Sapa or visit some villages of H'Mong people before we transfer back to Lao Cai for the train journey back to Hanoi . Overnight on train
Day 06: Hanoi (B/L)
Tour of local food market, by a renowned chef, followed by cooking class! Private city tour in the afternoon
Day 07: Hanoi - Halong Bay-Hanoi (B)
In the morning you will drive to Halong Bay City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Halong Bay City you are welcome on board for a four-hour cruise on the stunning bay, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As you are cruising, the boat crew will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch. After 4 hour navigation you sail back to harbor and rejoin car back to your hotel in Hanoi . Overnight in Hanoi
Day 08: Hanoi - Hoi An (B/D)
Transfer to airport for flight to Hoi An and 3 nights at The Nam Hai - Rest of the day at leisure, before dinner at the famous White Lantern Restaurant for a five-course meal featuring Hoi An's unique cuisine.
Hoi An was a major Asian trading centre in the 17th and 18th Century and many of the original buildings remain. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town centre, including the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge and the colorful local market area of this unique UNESCO-designated World Heritage city.
Day 09: Hoi An (B/D)
Morning cycle tour through the paddy fields down to the nearby beaches . Free time in the afternoon
Evening dinner at Tam Tam Restaurant - situated in an old colonial villa and run by a French expatriate. It provides a great combination of food, wine and people watching.
Day 10: Hoi An (B)
Free time for the entire day
Day 11: Hoi An - Nha Trang (B)
Transfer to Hoi An Airport for flight to Nha Trang and 3 nights at the Evason Hideaway Resort. Afternoon and evening at leisure
Day 12: Nha Trang (B/L)
Full-day boat trip to include BBQ lunch and snorkeling in Nha Trang Bay .
Day 13: Nha Trang (B)
Morning at leisure followed by afternoon private tour of Nha Trang including visit to the 9th Century Cham Towers and 14mt high Buddha statue.
Day 14: Nha trang - HCMC (B/D)
Transfer and flight to HCMC for two nights at the Park Hyatt Hotel! Afternoon, private city touring by cyclo!
Dinner at Vietnam House Restaurant Saigon
The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selection of tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north.
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
This morning we drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh. Cao Dai Holy-see Temple is the cathedral of the Cao Daism religion with the Divine Eye - official symbol of Caodaism. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. Time to observe the midday service
Following lunch you will drive to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Overnight in HCMC
Day 16: Depart Vietnam (B)
Today is departure day and time to bid your guide farewell. There will a transfer waiting to take you from the hotel to the airport for your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey home and we know you will take away many wonderful memories of the sights and tastes you have savored. " Cam on va chao tam biet" - Thank you for traveling with us and see you again!
Tour Packaged Price includes:
• Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation shared in a Twin/ Double room with daily breakfast
• Experienced English or French speaking guide.
• All In-tour flights by Vietnam Airlines as per itinerary.
• Private boat trip as per tour.
• Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour.
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
• All sightseeing tickets.
• Seasonal fruits, tissues and water on coach.
• Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.
• Services charges and government tax.
• Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.
• No extra charge after confirmation
• 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour price excludes:
• International flights & departures taxes
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Beverage
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Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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Travel insurance
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Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
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Other services not mentioned above.
Cities |
Hotels List |
Room Type |
Luxury Category / Luxury 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
|
Historical Wing
Grand Luxury |
Sapa |
Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
|
Suite |
Sapa Train |
Victoria Express Train
|
Superior 4-berth sharing cabin |
Hoi An |
The Nam Hai
|
One bedroom villa |
Nha Trang |
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
|
Beach Pool villa |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
|
Park Deluxe |
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