vietnam tours

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – Hanoi evening tour (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa by bus within 5 hours (instead of 10 hours on night train). Moving on day by bus, you will have chance to admire the beautiful landscapes on the way. (B,L) – Ovenight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Laochai – Tavan – Sapa - Laocai – night train to Hanoi (B,L,D)
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong bay (B,L,D) – Overnight on the boat
Day 5: Halong bay (B,L) – Night train to Danang
Day 6: Danang arrival around 12:00 PM – transfer to Hoian – Free time (-) – Overnight at hotel in Hoian
Day 7: Hoian – My Son Sanctuary (B, light L) – Flight to Hochiminh City  - Overnight at hotel in HCMC.
Day 8: HCM City & Cuchi City tour (B, L)
Day 9: HCMC - Mekong full day – HCMC (B,L)
Day 10: HCMC departure (B).

Note*: This is a special tour made by VN DISCOVERY TOURS. In any case, please contact us for details in accordance with your departure date or customized itinerary. You can also start your trip from Hochiminh City.

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Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi arrival – Hanoi evening short tour (D)
Arrive in Hanoi. Our driver will wait and pick you up to our hotel in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter. He will hold the meeting board with your full name, with this signal; he will be easy to pick you up. Takes you to our hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, you check in hotel before enjoy Hanoi Evening tour.
After meeting with your guide at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter at 4:30 Pm. Enjoy Water Puppet show at 5:15 Pm and then have dinner at 6:30. The rest time, you take a walking tour to see local market, Hanoi Old Quarter (Hanoi night market is for the week-end only). This unique evening tour ends at your hotel around 9:00 PM.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
  

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa by bus within 5 hours (instead of 10 hours on night train). Moving on day by berth bus, you will have chance to admire the beautiful landscapes on the way. (B,L)
After breakfast at your hotel. At 6:45, you will depart to Sapa by Bus (berth on bus).
On the way to Sapa, you will have a short rest in Phu Tho province or Yen Bai province.
Arrival in Sapa around 12:30 PM, check in hotel and have lunch at restaurant of hotel. Free time to discover Sapa town.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
  
 
Day 3: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Laochai – Tavan – Sapa - Laocai – night train to Hanoi (B,L,D)
After breakfast at hotel.
Start the trip at 9:30, you will start a 12 km of trekking, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. After lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank, we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family. Here you have opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original custom. Come back to Sapa, take a shower and have dinner before transferred to Laocai train station.
4 soft berths sharing cabin
  
 
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong bay (B,L,D) – Overnight on the boat
Arrival in Hanoi around 5:30 AM, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to our hotel in Hanoi. You have breakfast before going to Halong bay.
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3.5 hour drive to Halong Bay.  Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta country side and have a short break on the way.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic Cruises among the limestone islands…
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the  Luon Cave area.
16h30:Back to the Cruise
16h30 – 17h30: Cruise to Soi Sim island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climp up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay
17h30: Return to the main boat for a shower. Relax or snap photos as the sun starts to set
19h00:Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on the board.
   

Day 5: Halong bay (B,L) – Night train to Danang
06h30 – 07h00: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt
07h30 – 08h30:Have breakfast at sunrise.
08h30 – 09h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more…
10h30 – 11h30:While heading back to the habor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12h00: Disembark Cruise
12h30: Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi city center.
16h30 – 17h00: Arrive in Hanoi. You will take a shower. Free time for dinner and picked up around 19:00 for night train to Danang.
4 soft berths sharing cabin.
  

Day 6: Danang arrival around 12:00 PM – transfer to Hoian – Free time (-)  Overnight at hotel in Hoian
You will arrive in Danang around 12:00 PM, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hoian. Free time.
Overnight at hotel in Hoian.
   

Day 7: Hoian – My Son Sanctuary (B, light L) – Flight to Hochiminh city  - Overnight at hotel in HCMC.
After breakfast in hotel, you will spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Cham Pa Kingdom with our tour guide 12:00: Leave My Son.  Transfer you to the airport to take a flight to Hochiminh City.
Arrive in Hochiminh City, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in the center of Hochiminh city.
   

Day 8: HCM City & Cuchi City tour (B, L)
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visitingNotre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office,followed by exploring the Reunification Palace,andthe remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists. Before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Hochiminh city.
Overnight at hotel in the center of Hochiminh city.
   

Day 9: HCMC - Mekong full day – HCMC (B,L)
( Start 8.00 – return 17.00 )
Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.
Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
Overnight at hotel in the center of Hochiminh city.
   

Day 10: HCMC departure (B).
Free time until transferred to the airport for your next flight.
 
PRICE IN USD/PERSON 

Accommodation	2 stars	3 stars	4 stars	5 stars
Group tour	647	745	979	1359
Private tour	N/A	1059	1295	1589
Single supplement	195	Pls contact	Pls contact	Pls contact

 
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Note*: rates are not applied on New Year, National Holidays, festivals..
Private tour is not available for Halong bay cruise, so you will enjoy Cruise with other travelers.
 
The rate includes:
- All accommodations as mentioned in program. 2 people/double or twin rooms in hotel and on the boat in Halong bay.
- All meals dedicated in program as B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Train ticket from Hanoi – Danang: 4 soft berths sharing cabin
- Domestic flight: Danang – Hochiminh City.
- Private car or minibus transfer along the trip
- Bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa
- Train tickets from Laocai (Sapa) to Hanoi (4 soft berths sharing cabin)
- All entrance fees and permission
- Kayaking in Halong bay
- English speaking guide
 
Exclusion:
- International flight.
- Visa arrangement.
- Travel insurances.
- Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.).
- Early check-in and/or late check-out (if any)
- Tips and gratuities.
- Services not clearly mentioned above.
 
Packing list:Passport, towels, toiletries, flash light, change of clothes, sun block, sun glasses, sun hat, insect repellent, proper hiking shoes and rain coat.