Discover Vietnam 17 days 16 nights from South to North

Itenerary: 

DAY 1: Arrival - Hanoi
DAY 2: Hanoi city - night Train to Lao Cai
DAY 3: Lao Cai - Sapa
DAY 4: Sapa
DAY 5: Night train back to Hanoi
DAY 6: Halong Bay on Cruise
DAY 7: Halong Bay on Cruise
DAY 8: Halong Bay on Cruise
DAY 9: Hue city
DAY 10: Hue city
DAY 11: Marble Mountain, Hoi An Ancient town
DAY 12: Hoi An, My Son temples
DAY 13: Hoi An
DAY 14: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
DAY 15: Mekong Delta
DAY 16: Saigon, Cu Chi tunnel day trip
DAY 17: Saigon - Depart

Day 1: Hanoi 

Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at Hanoi airport and depart for Discover VietNam 17 days 16 nights from South to North. Then take you go to hotel.

You are free to discover Hanoi

You have dinner with your own budget. Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Hanoi city - night Train to Lao Cai ( B/L/D) 

Hanoi is a beguiling and vibrant city steeped in history, with a wonderful fusion of French colonial and Vietnamese architecture and cuisine.

We take the day to visit the city’s key sights such as Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the Museum of ethnography and the tranquil Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
There willl also be time to explore the colorful streets of the Old Quarter, where streets are named for the products they sell and everything imaginable is being bought and sold. We’ll have an insightful meal at an NGO restaurant which trains and looks after ‘street kids’, giving them skills to pursue careers in the hospitality and tourism industries. This evening we enjoy the centuries old tradition of water puppetry, before taking an overnight train journey north, to Lao Cai.

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa ( B/L)

The train arrives in Lao Cai at 05:00 am. Drive uphill to Sapa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is the former hill retreat for French administrators when the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa although conditions are very basic. After checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. In the afternoon, we trek to Cat Cat village (2 km from Sapa town) where you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Sapa Valley. Back to hotel.
 

Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)

This morning, trekking to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages inhabited by Black H’mong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Enjoy amazing and breath-taking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys and meet with friendly local people. After lunch back to Hanoi 

Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

After your breakfast at hotel, our driver will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to Halong bay. It takes around 2.5 hours to arrives at Halong on highways road.

Embark on our live-aboard Vietnamese ‘junk’ to explore spectacular Halong Bay. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site and, cruising among the 1500 limestone islands rising sheer from the sea, it’s easy to see why. Encounter caves, hidden lagoons and uninhabited beaches, swim, sea kayak if you like, observe the local boat people, and have plenty of time to unwind. Our skipper guides us through the maze of twisting passages, and the wonderful crew serve us bountiful seafood feasts.

 

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Day 6: Halong Bay ( B/L/D)

Enjoy full day cruising by day trip boat. Caving, kayaking and lunch in a deserted island included. In the later afternoon, coming back to the mother boat. Dinner served on board. Today you will be staying on the junk.

Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi ( B/L) 

Disembark at 11:30 and we will transfer you back to Hanoi city. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Hue ( B/L) 

We take a short midday flight from Hanoi to Hue. Situated on the banks of the Perfume River and celebrated by Vietnamese poets for its romantic air and beauty, Hue was home to the Royal Dynasty until 1945. With a mystery tour of Hue and its environs, chauffeured on motos, from Emperors’ tombs to Buddhist pagodas, you’ll really get a feel for this region. Alternatively, if interested, you can take a tour of the DMZ with an informative local English-speaking guide.

Day 9 : Hue City ( B) 

Day at leisure 
 

Day 10: Hue - Marble Mountain, Hoi An Ancient town

Travel the scenic coastal road to our favorite Vietnamese town, Hoi An. En route we stop for a short walk up Marble Mountain to explore caves and temples embedded in the rock.
We arrive in Hoi An in time for an early dinner at one of the town’s excellent restaurants – a great way to begin sampling the rich history and culture.

Day 11: Hoi AN - My Son Temple (B/L)

Hoi An was an important trading port from the 17th-19th centuries. Wandering the streets, you really feel embraced by history. The town now has UN World Heritage status and its profusion of old houses, quiet streets and covered bridges are being preserved and restored. These days Hoi An is renowned for its diverse architectural heritage, masterful tailors, abundant silks and superb cuisine. Hoi An is also the ultimate place to have affordable clothes made to order. There’s a gorgeous beach nearby and people-watching on the riverfront, cool drink in hand, is hard to beat.
We take a day trip to My Son to explore the ancient temple ruins of the Cham kingdom – the most significant Cham site in Vietnam. An optional cooking course in Vietnamese cuisine gives us a real taste for the local specialties.

Day 12: Hoi An ( B) 

Day at leisure to discover Hoi An.

Day 13: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) (B/L)

A short flight south takes us to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), a city of stunning contrasts. We hail cyclos and zigzag our way to the War Remnants Museum, a sobering memorial to the Vietnam War, then lighten up with a stroll around the unusual Presidential Palace and Ben Thanh (the central market and a great place to stock up on fine roasted coffee from the highlands).
 

Day 14: Mekong Delta ( B/L) 
 

The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s rice bowl, is one of the largest deltas in the world. You’ll experience its fertile abundance and beauty as we explore by bicycle and boat, visiting small farms and workshops on islands among its branching water ways and tributaries. We enjoy a simple night, close to the people and nature in a comfortable and rustic home stay. After a morning visit to floating markets we return to Saigon for the afternoon.

Overnight at Mekong.

Day 15: Saigon, Cu Chi tunnel day trip(B/L) 

The infamous Cu Chi Tunnels comprise over 250kms of tunnels, where Viet Cong forces built pseudo-cities underground, enabling them to infiltrate and control large areas around Saigon virtually undetected.

Day 16: Ho Chi Minh (B) 

Day at leisure to discover Ho Chi Minh
 

Day 17: Depature ( B) 
 

Excluded: 

•  International flight ticket
•  Visa stamping fee at airport (25USD/ person)
•  Other meals not mentioned
•  Tips & personal expenses
•  Laundry
•  Other not stated above
•  Travel insurance

Policy: 
 

• The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
• For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
• 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
• 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate