Upon arrival, welcomed by a traditional girl with flower garland at the airport. And then meet our guide and driver then transfer to the hotel for check in (check in time: 14:00).

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named Saigon, is the largest city and economic center of Vietnam always bustling with activities of modern life. It is where businesses converge, and shoppers indulge themselves in unlimited choices. However, the city also carries with it a rich historical legacy in contrast with its dazzling glamor.

Afternoon, meet our guide at your hotel for a captivating city tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Begin with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, which houses a comprehensive collection of machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation from the Vietnam War, illustrating both French and American involvement. Continue to the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 1975, a pivotal landmark in the city's history.

As evening falls, enjoy your free time exploring Ho Chi Minh City's vibrant nightlife. You might discover unique souvenirs and local delights at the bustling Night Market (open from Friday to Sunday), or simply stroll and shop through the charming Old Quarter. For a taste of authentic local flavors, stop by one of the lively beer stations, or relax with a cup of coffee at a City view cafe to admire the sparkling city lights. If you're looking for more energetic entertainment, the city offers a range of vibrant nightclubs such as Fuse Club, New Square, Lift Bar & Lounge, Taboo Lounge & Bar, and Marquee Club.

Meals: None

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh City

Meet our guide at your hotel lobby to begin a day of unique experiences. The morning starts with a delightful culinary adventure at Ben Thanh Market, where you'll join an experienced local chef. Your instructor will guide you through a true shopping experience, sharing insights on ingredients and how to select the freshest produce. With bags full of fresh vegetables, meat, tropical fruits, and exotic herbs, you'll then transfer to the Cookery Center. Here, the chef will unveil the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine, from authentic recipes to precise ingredient preparation and balanced flavor combinations. You'll be amazed at your ability to create typical main dishes, desserts, and drinks. Afterwards, relax and savor your self-cooked lunch, feeling a true sense of accomplishment.

After lunch, embark on a journey approximately 75 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. These famous tunnels were once a major underground hideout and resistance base during past conflicts. Entirely hand-dug, this intricate network of multi-level passageways, stretching over 120 km, housed meeting rooms, kitchens, clinics, and emergency exits, showcasing incredible ingenuity for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were designed to withstand heavy bombings and prolonged sieges.

As evening approaches, enjoy a special dinner aboard the Princess Cruise as it glides along the river. Conclude your day with an overnight stay at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast at your hotel, embark on a scenic journey approximately 136 km to Ben Tre, a charming province in the Mekong Delta, a drive of about 2 hours. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier, you'll begin a captivating boat tour along the Ben Tre River, observing lively local activities like fishing and water transport amidst lush mangrove trees. Stop at My Long village for a stroll to see traditional rice paper making and sample some delicious rice cakes. Your boat journey continues through winding canals fringed by coconut jungles, where you'll visit a local coconut workshop to witness the fascinating process of coconut processing. Further on, a stop at a bee garden offers a chance to enjoy fresh fruits, honey, and traditional local music. Take a short walk along riverside paths to a coconut candy mill for a tasting, then experience rural life with a cycle ride or tuk-tuk tour through coconut groves and village paths. Enjoy an authentic lunch at Ba Danh farmer's house by the river, relaxing in their beautiful orchid and bonsai garden. Conclude your Mekong Delta adventure with a tranquil rowboat ride through shady palm tree canals back to the Ben Tre River, then return to Hung Vuong pier by motorboat before transferring back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy some free leisure time before a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. The evening culminates with the spectacular A O Show. This captivating performance, whose name 'A O' derives from 'Lang Pho' (village and city), beautifully depicts the charming cultural richness of Vietnamese rural life contrasting with the nation's rapid urbanization. The show is a unique and vibrant blend of bamboo circus, acrobatic acts, traditional dance, and theatrical visual art, all set to live music echoing Vietnamese Southern work songs. This exquisite fusion of genres creates a unique stage language, powerfully capturing the essence of Vietnam's fascinating culture.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: A hotel used in Ho Chi Minh City

After checking out of your hotel, you will transfer to Phan Thiet. Upon arrival, you'll have lunch at your resort before checking in and enjoying some free leisure time. You'll spend the night at your hotel or resort in Phan Thiet.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Phan Thiet

Enjoy a full day of leisure at your hotel or resort in Phan Thiet.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Phan Thiet

Enjoy a full day of leisure at your hotel or resort in Phan Thiet.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: A hotel used in Phan Thiet

Check out hotel and meet our guide & driver at the hotel lobby then transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for flight departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, you will receive an In the arrival hall, you'll be formally greeted by our hostesses in elegant traditional "Ao Dai," who will present you with fresh flowers. Your guide will then escort you to your private vehicle for a comfortable transfer to the hotel (45-minute drive).

After dinner, the evening is yours to explore. Some suggestions include strolling through the weekend Night Market, exploring the charming Old Quarter, or enjoying a coffee at a rooftop café with city views. For a livelier evening, you can experience Hanoi's nightlife at a local "bia hoi" corner or one of the city's popular bars.

Meal: Dinner

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

In the morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel to begin a tour of Hanoi's most important landmarks. Your first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll learn about the life of Vietnam's revered founder. You will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside view only on certain days), the simple house on stilts where he lived and worked, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique temple resembling a lotus blossom. Next, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, built in the 11th century to honor Confucius and great scholars.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you can choose a Vespa tour or a Jeep tour:

Option 1: Vespa scooter tour. In the afternoon, get ready to experience Hanoi like a local on a thrilling Vespa scooter tour. With an expert driver, you'll zip through the city's vibrant streets, exploring hidden alleys and local neighborhoods far from the typical tourist trails. Your adventure will take you past highlights like the historic Long Bien Bridge, the serene West Lake, the elegant French Quarter, and even stop for a taste of the famous Trang Tien ice cream. As the afternoon winds down, you'll enjoy a private viewing of a traditional water puppet show at the Thang Long Theatre. Dinner at a local restaurant. You will return to the hotel for the night.

Option 2: Jeep tour. 2-hour Jeep tour (each Jeep seats 4 persons), Russian Jeep or US Army. Discover the soul of Hanoi in a truly unique way: from the back of a legendary, open-air military Jeep. This special tour lets you sit back, relax, and soak in the sights, sounds, and smells of the city without the barrier of a bus window. Your expert guide and driver will take you through hidden alleys and bustling streets to show you the real Hanoi, revealing a side of the city that most tourists miss. Your adventure begins in the historic Old Quarter, zipping through its 36 famous streets, each once dedicated to a specific craft. Next, you'll cruise through the elegant French Quarter, often called the "Little Paris" of Asia. Here, you'll admire grand colonial architecture, stately embassies, and beautiful tree-lined boulevards. Along the way, you'll pass by famous landmarks including the magnificent Hanoi Opera House and the neo-Gothic St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Your guide and driver will pick you up for the scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Upon arrival at the Tuan Chau International Port, you will board the luxurious Indochine Cruise. Settle in with a refreshing welcome drink as our crew provides a brief orientation. A delicious buffet lunch will be served in the elegant restaurant while the cruise sets sail, gliding past the stunning limestone islands of Lan Ha Bay.

This afternoon is dedicated to exploration. A highlight is a visit to the beautiful Dark and Bright Cave, where you'll discover its hidden lagoons by traditional bamboo boat or kayak. Afterward, you'll have plenty of time for a refreshing swim in the bay's calm, emerald waters.

As evening approaches, the cruise will anchor for the night. This is the perfect time to relax on the sundeck, take a dip in the onboard pool, or practice your swing with a round of mini-golf while watching the sunset. Just before dinner, you're invited to join a fun cooking class or a fruit carving demonstration led by our Head Chef. Savor an exquisite dinner prepared by the talented culinary team. The evening is yours to enjoy - relax with board games, try your hand at squid fishing off the back of the boat, or simply unwind on deck under the starry sky.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight on a cruise in Lan Ha Bay

Wake up to the serene beauty of the bay with a light breakfast of coffee, tea, and fresh pastries. For an energizing start to the day, you can join an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises. Afterward, you will take a guided walk to explore the impressive Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, a beautiful final excursion.

As the cruise begins its gentle journey back to port, you'll have time to return to your room to freshen up and pack. A final brunch will be served on board.

Upon disembarking at Tuan Chau Port, your private driver and tour guide will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi. From there, you will be transferred directly to Noi Bai Airport for your afternoon flight to Da Nang, the vibrant coastal heart of Central Vietnam. Arrive in Da Nang, meet our guide, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Half-day all-inclusive package at Furama resort.

Meal: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner. (Half-day all-inclusive package at Furama resort).

Overnight at the hotel in Da Nang.

Free all day at the resort. Our group uses the all-inclusive package at the resort.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at the hotel in Da Nang

Morning: Half-day all-inclusive package at Furama resort.

18:00: Transfer to the local restaurant for the Gala Dinner. (The price of the gala dinner isn't included in the tour price, I put it as optional below)

22:00: Transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel. Noted: Full-day use of all the packages at Furama resort.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Gala Dinner

Overnight at the hotel in Da Nang

Morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Half-day use of all-inclusive packages at Furama resort and late check-out until 06:00 PM.

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 munites.

Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Afternoon, visit Hanoi 36 Old Quarter streets for discovery and shopping, Hang Gai, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, etc. with hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils … and shopping at local famous Dong Xuan market, take a short time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Returned Sword Lake whose name comes from a legend of a sacred sword) at sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for 4 hours drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Ha Long

Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

Arrive in Hanoi late in the afternoon. Free and easy. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 minutes.

Afternoon, visit Hanoi 36 Old Quarter streets for discovery and shopping, Hang Gai, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, etc. with hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils … and shopping at local famous Dong Xuan market, take a short time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Returned Sword Lake whose name comes from a legend of a sacred sword) at sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

The half-day city tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese. The area surrounding the complex is a traffic-free zone filled with botanical gardens, monuments, memory and pagodas, and includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside), Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace. Travel back in time to the nearby simple cottage on stilts where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during his humble beginnings as a revolutionary. Walk a few blocks out of the Ho Chi Minh Complex to the 11th century Buddhist One Pillar Pagoda, an elegant construction rising from the center of a square shaped lotus pond on a solitary pillar. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Viet Nam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Afternoon, transfer to Ha Long Bay which is about 160 km or 3.5 hour drive away. Moving through the countryside on the way will bring you a clear perspective of a country’s whose 80% of population live on farming. Have a quick rest stop en route before reaching Ha Long City. Check in hotel then spend time at leisure. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Halong.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Ha Long

For Group 1-9pax: Sharing boat and Lunch at local restaurant
Morning, breakfast at hotel between 6-7 AM, transfer to the dock for boarding a sharing boat to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in Vietnamese as legend has it that a holly dragon landed down here from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The boat will stop at Dau Go Island for you to visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace) and Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes). Dau Go Cave in 13th Century was a depot to store pointed wooden stakes, which later were used by Vietnamese great military commander Tran Hung Dao to trap and puncture Mongolian naval boats in famous battles of Bach Dang. Return to the dock, disembark. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch travel back to Hanoi.

Afternoon, arrival to Hanoi and shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

For Group 10pax up: Private boat and lunch on cruise
Morning, breakfast at hotel between 6-7 AM, transfer to the dock for boarding a cruise boat to explore the legendary Ha Long Bay. Ha Long means Descending Dragon in Vietnamese as legend has it that a holly dragon landed down here from sky. The bay, famous as one of the world’s wonders and heritage sites whose formation dates back 500 million years, consists of around 2,000 karst islands and islets scattered over an area of 1,553 km2. The boat will stop at Dau Go Island for you to visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Palace) and Dau Go Cave (Wooden Stakes). Dau Go Cave in 13th Century was a depot to store pointed wooden stakes, which later were used by Vietnamese great military commander Tran Hung Dao to trap and puncture Mongolian naval boats in famous battles of Bach Dang. Continue cruising while fresh seafood lunch is served on board. Return to the dock, disembark and travel back to Hanoi.

Afternoon, arrival to Hanoi and shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver (no guide) will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).

Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

09:00 start a full day city tour beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. Explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Afternoon, visit Hoan Kiem Lake or “Returned Sword Lake” which originated from a legend of a sacred sword. On an islet in the lake, there is located Ngoc Son Temple which is accessible by a classically red painted wooden bridge. Touring through the Old Quarter, famous for its ancient streets representing traditional trades from the past by cyclo. 17:30 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

09:00 meet our guide at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province about 100 km South of Hanoi. Head for Hoa Lu to see the few vestiges of the first capital of Vietnam. Built in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty. Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and also Vietnam’s first emperor and
the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculptures of stone and wood are still preserved. Then continue to visit Bich Dong pagoda, an ancient three-tiered cave pagoda only accessible by steep stone steps, but it is worth climbing up for a charming pagoda and stupendous view from the top.

Afternoon, take a sampan cruise along the Hoang Long River through the scenic landscape of Tam Coc, a 350-ha area of karst mountains scattered over the lush wetland with paddy fields. This area is referred to as “an inland Ha Long Bay” for its strikingly similar water-and-rock terrain features. Depending on the time of visit, you may see local farmers harvesting rice or transplanting seedlings for the new crop. Pass through three big caves which feature the area’s name (Tam Coc means three caves in Vietnamese) and which represent a host of local rocky caves and grottoes. 17:00 transfer back
to Hanoi. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel.

07.00: Shuttle bus of Cruise Company will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.

10.00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbor, you will check in and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover World Heritage.

10.30: Enjoy welcome drink. The cruise departs from Tuan Chau harbor for a joyful journey to discover the beauty of the world heritage Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you will have chance to pass through the grandeur of the legendary bay with thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Duck Rock and especially Thumb Rock - a beautiful limestone islet rising from sea water in the shape of a giant thumb. Mother Nature has put Thumb Rock here to send a message of goodness to every passenger cruising in the ancient bay.

12.00: Have a huge buffet lunch with variety of dishes including seafood and Vietnamese traditional food.

13.00: Stop at Bo Hon Island. Our tour guide will take you to Sung Sot Cave/Surprising Cave, the largest and the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. After about 200 steps under forest canopy, the entrance of the cave shows up. A paradise appear in front of you. You will discover the cave in about 45 minutes before getting back to the cruise (For other tourists who can’t walk much, you can stay on cruise, chilling out on the sundeck).

14.00: Say goodbye to Sung Sot Cave, cruise heads to Luon Cave. In this area, it’s time for you to heat up with kayaking (about 30 minutes kayaking)

15.00: Stop at Titov Island. On this small island, you can climb halfway up the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay. Looking down from high above gives you a wonderful sensation; at the same time offers you a spectacular view of every corner of the bay.

16.00: After that, you will get back on the cruise and ready for our Sunset Party. Vietnamese tea, fresh fruits and snacks will be served when you’re relaxing on the sundeck or in the Jacuzzi. On the way back, cruise will pass by Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful spots in the bay.

17.30 – 18.00: Arrive in Tuan Chau port. End of the trip. Thank you for choosing La Casta Daily Cruise for your holiday in Vietnam. See you on the next journey!
18.00: Shuttle bus of Cruise Company will take you back to Hanoi.

20.30: Arrive Hanoi.

Note: Due to operation or weather conditions, itineraries and food may change without prior notice. Thank you for your kind understanding!

FULL DAY HALONG TOUR INCLUSION:
- 7.5 hours trip with La Casta Daily Cruise
- Shuttle bus for round trip Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- Buffet lunch on boat
- Activities: Cave, kayaking, swimming, sunset party, Jacuzzi
- English/Vietnamese speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing fees
- Free birthday party in sunset party (free on request)

FULL DAY HALONG TOUR EXCLUSION:
- Holiday surcharge
- Taxes
- Other beverages, tips and personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned clearly in the program

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (buffet)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport for departure flight without guide (airfare is not included).

Meal: Breakfast

Arrival Da Nang airport, meet our guide and then transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy My Quang – noodle special soup of Da Nang (a bowl for each pax).

Transfer to Hoi An for a half day walking tour to discover the charm of Hoi An as a renowned World Heritage Site. Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Besides visiting must-see highlights of the Old Town such as the town's iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House, a beautifully decorated home that has been lovingly preserved over seven generations, the Ong Temple built in 1653, our knowledgeable guide will take you through lesser known paths, crisscross though the maze of shortcuts, narrow passages and back alleys that are less travelled for a more engaging and personal experience. You will enjoy dinner at local restaurant before transfer to hotel for overnight.

Meals: Quang Noodle/ Dinner

Accommodation: A hotel used in Hoi An

After breakfast, beginning the day with an excursion to Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Lunch at local restaurant.

Afternoon, transfer to visit Da Nang city - the fourth largest city in Vietnam, the gateway to the central provinces and a seaport with nice beaches and resort. We visit the Non Nuoc Beach and the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe.

Free at leisure for shopping at Han market. Dinner at local restaurant & Overnight at hotel in Da Nang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: A hotel used in Danang

Morning, departure to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m)

Sitting in the cabin, in mid-air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. Experience pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you the sense of unforeseeable discovery.

First, step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills, extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and extends for almost 150 metres, curving around in an elegant design. But it is the sculpted hands that give it the true wow factor. It looks like giant hands of Gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land. The Golden Bridge is the latest tourist attraction in Da Nang and has attracted hordes of guests since it opened.

Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas.

Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Lunch at local restaurant. Freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain then transfer back to Da Nang City. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Danang

Ticket of Bana Hill NOT include Wax Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Games with Coin

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: A hotel used in Danang

Free at leisure at hotel until transfer to airport for departure flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai airport, our driver will pick up and transfer to the Centre of Hanoi for check-in into the hotel (standard check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend on hotel availability).

Free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Night activities suggestion: Enjoy local beer at Ta Hien Streets, experience the ambience of sleepless street with live music, the young people of Hanoi and also foreign tourists. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are also at your disposal. Or you can just simply spend your time at shopping malls or various boutique Shops.

Meal: No Meal
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Breakfast at hotel then check out.

Following breakfast leave Hanoi for 4 hours drive to Ha Long Bay including a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. Be welcomed onboard and have lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (local food/seafood)
Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay.

The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.

Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Ha Long in the morning and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

This afternoon, we visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Constructed in 1070, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer
a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Stop at Ba Dinh Square and take photos of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum from outside. Then, you will visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, then take a cyclo tour around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. 18:00 transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch (local food/seafood)
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

The itinerary of cruise will be changed following the cruise that you select.

09:00 meet our guide at your hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province about 100 km South of Hanoi. Head for Hoa Lu to see the few vestiges of the first capital of Vietnam. Built in the 10th Century by the Dinh Dynasty not only for a capital but also as a stronghold against the Northern invaders, Hoa Lu shortly later it was inherited by the Le Dynasty.

Visit the two old temples one dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, the only king of the Dinh Dynasty and Vietnam’s first emperor and the other to the succeeding kings of the Le Dynasty. Though the temples are no longer intact, some precious antique carvings and sculptures of stone and wood are still preserved. Then continue to visit Bich Dong pagoda, an ancient three-tiered cave pagoda only accessible by steep stone steps, but it is worth climbing up for a charming pagoda and stupendous view from the top.

Afternoon, take a sampan cruise along the Hoang Long River through the scenic landscape of Tam Coc, a 350-ha area of karst mountains scattered over the lush wetland with paddy fields. This area is referred to as “an inland Ha Long Bay” for its strikingly similar water-and-rock terrain features. Depending on the time of visit, you may see local farmers harvesting rice or transplanting seedlings for the new crop. Pass through three big caves which feature the area’s name (Tam Coc means three caves in Vietnamese) and which represent a host of local rocky caves and grottoes.

17:00 transfer back to Hanoi. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Meal: Breakfast
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Morning, you have breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel (standard check out time is 12pm). Transfer to airport
for departure flight.

Meal: Breakfast

You will be picked up at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport with our private air-conditioned vehicle to transfer to the hotel for check-in (Normally check in time is 14:00, early check in will depend to hotel available)

Afternoon, take a city tour to visit outside Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica a neo-Roman cathedral built by the colonial French with materials entirely imported from Marseilles (It is renovating unil 2023). Discover the magnificent neo-Romanesque architecture as you take in the tranquil atmosphere inside.

At the opposite Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, learn about this significant landmark — the busiest post office in Vietnam. Admire the neoclassical-style of the post office interior as your guide points out the painted maps of former Saigon, once the capital of South Vietnam. Saigon Central Post Office was designed and constructed in the early 20th Century by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel.

Last but not least, we will visit Cho Lon area or the city’s China Town and the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built by the Cantonese community in the area in 1909. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Sai Gon

Morning, meet our guide at your hotel and transfer about 75 km Northwest of downtown Ho Chi Minh City to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were once a major underground hideout and resistance base of Viet Cong forces during the two wars against the French and the Americans. The tunnels, entirely hand-dug, formed a highly intricate network of interlinked multilevel passageways at times stretched as far as the Cambodian border and totaling over 120 km in length. Its complexity was beyond imagination containing meeting rooms, kitchens, wells, clinics, schools, depots, trenches and emergency exits all aimed for guerrilla warfare. The tunnels were deep and strong enough to withstand destructive bombings and self-contained enough to outlast prolonged sieges. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Drive to Vung Tau, beautiful seaside resort with golden sandy beaches and warm water all year around. Arrival Vung Tau, check in and free at leisure for swimming and relaxing at the beaches. Dinner at local restaurant. Arrival Vung Tau, check in and free at leisure for swimming and relaxing at the beaches. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Vung Tau.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Vung Tau

Morning, city tour to visit the Summer Palace of the Emperor Bao Dai, the Jesus Monument, which overlooks the Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean. Next, visit Whale Temple Christ Hill, Goddess of Mercy, Thuy Van Beach. Lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon, drive back Ho Chi Minh city free for shopping at local market. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Sai Gon

Morning, travel by car to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam's largest rice bowl.

On arrival in My Tho City, capital of Tien Giang Province, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island to listen to the Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Continue the tour with a paddleboat to cruise more canals before visiting households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Switch back to a motorboat to go to a bee farm to enjoy fresh honey tea and fresh fruits. On the way back to My Tho, stop to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. Back to Saigon. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Sai Gon

Our tour guide will meet and pick you up at your hotel to transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport on air-conditioned vehicle.

Meals: Breakfast

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our local driver and private transfer to your hotel for check-in. Your rooms are available from 14:00 – 15:00. Early Check-in is subject to room availability and a surcharge.

The balance of the day is free at your leisure (without a guide or vehicle).

Meals: No Meal
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

Breakfast at hotel.
Then, prepare sunscreen items and wear flat shoes/sandals for the visit.

09:00: Private Local guide or Private Local Driver takes you to visit Safari Semi-Wild Zoo (open from 09:00 till 15:30)

There are two main subdivisions in Safari: the zoo and the semi-wild.
• At the zoo, you are free to visit, feed animals, take pictures with animals and watch shows with birds and parrots.
• At the semi-wild area: you can sit on a bus, experience the feeling of "locking people, releasing animals" There is 1-0-2 in Vietnam. Because with the semi-wild area, you will have the opportunity to visit wild animals with "nationality" in different regions and continents such as Africa, Australia, America ... such as Bengal tiger, Arabian antelope, twisted horned antelope, black and white lemur... You will experience thrills when tigers with sharp claws are around. Don't worry about being attacked, because the glass is very strong, and the animals in the zoo have been trained to be human-friendly! In this exciting experience, in addition to exploring the unique natural habitat of each animal, you will also be guided to explain each species' characteristics, and take a selfie with the animals through the glass door frame.

At 12:00, driver takes you to visit Vinwonder Theme Water Park (open from 09:00 till 19:30). Participate in thrilling experience games with theme subdivisions:
• The world of adventure - where there are thrilling games
• Medieval Europe - at the Central Castle.
• Magical World - fairy garden, suitable for the children, find a
feeling in the light games
• Secret Village - Viking area.
• When you need to rest, you can enter Hai Duong Palace, just enjoy the scenery, watch the show and
experience the fresh feeling here.

15h00: Experience the feeling OR refreshment and freshness with games in the water park at the Tornado
World

16:30: After bathing and having fun, take a break for a walk in the Western part of the Park and treat yourself.

19:30: Driver escorts you to Grand World, the vibrant town for shopping, local street food, coffee, etc.
Additional tickets such as Gondola Boat, Teddy Bear Museum, Etc at guests’ own account.

At 20:30: Return to your hotel & free for relaxation.

Remarks: Private Guide will be included for the group of 10 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will
be provided with experienced local driver.

Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

First, stop at Xuong Island for swimming and snorkeling, then move to Gam Ghi Island Coral Reef sites to explore underwater sea life and corals.

Your lunch will be served on the boat, after lunch, the boat will be anchored at the lively and popular “Hang Loose” May Rut Trong Island. After that, you will have free time to try many activities offered on the island. Back to boat departure to the harbor to the hotel.

ITINERARY:
• 08: 15 - 08:30: Pick up at your hotel lobby by SHUTTLE BUS.
• Arrive at the harbor - board our boat
• Visit 3 islands in the south
• Xuong Island (or Buom Island): Snorkeling at the coral reef
• Gam Ghi Island: Snorkel at coral reef – snorkeling
• Enjoy lunch on board
• May Rut Trong Island: White sand lagoon – unique chill-out & activities on the island
• 17:00: Return to your hotel by SHUTTLE BUS.

TOUR INCLUDES:
• Round Trip by Car & Tourism Boat
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• 1 bottle of water
• Lunch
• Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel & Fins (Fin not available in child sizes)
• Life Jackets
Note: In case of weather conditions - some islands will be changed to other islands.

Notes: We can change the food and vegetarian food upon request, please kindly inform us in advance.

Remarks: Private Tour (Land Transfer & Speedboat) will be included for the group of 16+1/20+1 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will take the complimentary joined-in bus.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: A hotel used in Phu Quoc

Today, your private local driver OR private guide will pick you up at the hotel to discover Hon Thom Island (Pineapple Island).

En-route, visit Sao Beach (Star Beach) & Ho Quoc Pagoda in Southern Island.
You experience Hon Thom Cable Car, which travels 7,899.9 meters through the sky, allowing guests to fly over the sea, over Hon Dua and Hon Roi islands and landing on Hon Thom Island, off the southern coast of Phu Quoc.

Then, you have free time to discover Aquatopia Water Park – Southeast Asia’s largest water park with more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers, 6 themed check-in zones for the first time appearing on the mysterious deserted and wild aboriginal island.

Later on, take the cable car back & spend your time in Kiss Bridge under the glorious sunset.

Afterwards, free time to explore Sunset Town, a charming Mediterranean-inspired coastal town known for its colorful architecture, ocean views, and stunning sunsets. You can stroll along picturesque streets, relax at seaside cafes, and take beautiful photos at iconic landmarks. It’s one of the best spots on the island to enjoy the sunset.

Finally, discover VUI-Fest Bazaar seaside night market by yourself before coming back to your hotel by 18:30.

Remarks: Private Guide will be included for the group of 10 PAX and above. Other smaller groups will be provided with experienced local driver.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A hotel used at Phu Quoc

Free at your leisure until you get on private transfer to the airport for departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time only.

Meals: Breakfast

13:35: Upon arrival at Phu Quoc airport by (AK 545 @ 12:00 – 13:35), you will be pick up by our guide and driver.

14:00: Transfer to Ham Ninh Fishing Village to observe the daily life of the fishermen. This area is also well known for fresh seafood such, crabs, shellfish, squid, and seahorse. Many tourists are known to purchase fresh seafood to take home. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant here.

15:00: After lunch, group start to visit East Island which includes: Suoi Da pepper farm is an attractive destination on the island. Visit the farm visitors will have memorable memories. You can buy pepper directly at the pepper farm garden. There are fresh, dry pepper and products from the pepper.

15:45 Visit Su Muon Pagoda

16:15: Before finishing a day, you stop to visit the forest wine Sim facility, unique specialties of Phu Quoc Island.

17:00: Transfer to hotel for check in procedure.

18:30: Dinner at local restaurant in Dương Đông town. After dinner explore Phu Quoc nightlife by your own.

20:00: Return to hotel for overnight

Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight hotel in Phu Quoc

09:00: Guide meet group at hotel then transfer to the South Island

09:30: Visit fish sauce factory

10:00: Get on the newly opened cable-car ride from Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island to Hon Thom, also known as Pineapple Island, is a genuinely breathtaking experience. Hon Thom cable car, the longest cable car crossing the world connecting An Thoi Town to Hon Thom - green island forest color and wild nature as never touched human hand. Passengers who travel on the cable car during high noon can view the stunning coral reef topography being exposed below by the sunlight and calm transparent seas.

10:30: Arrive in Hon Thom you will be transfer to the beach by the electric car. Free time for swimming, sunbathing

12:00: Have the buffet lunch then get back to the main island by cable car.

14:00: Our guide pick up you at Cable Car station then start for a tour covering all major attractions in Phu Quoc.

14:30: Visit Phu Quoc Prison: once utilized during the Vietnam War to imprison political prisoners of North Vietnam, the prison is now a famous historical site of Phu Quoc island;

15:30: Ho Quoc Pagoda is 18 km from Duong Dong town and located in Suoi Lon hamlet. The temple is situated along the eastern coast overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and just north of Sao Beach. The Ho Quoc Pagoda is new Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc Island.

16:00: Back to hotel for relax

19:00: Dinner at local restaurant in Dương Đông town.

20:00: Return to hotel for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Phu Quoc

08:30: After breakfast at hotel, you’re picked up then drive toward the North Island.

09:30: Start visiting Nguyen Trung Truc temple. Despite his own short life, Nguyen Trung Truc has turned into the dazzling history of the nation's history as well as Vietnamese legend.

10:00: Leave the temple behind, you will be taken to Ganh Dau cape where the borderland between Vietnam and Cambodia.

10:30: Vinpearl Safari

12:30: Buffet lunch in Vinwonders

14:30: Vinpearl Land

The rest of the time is free for your exploration. Farewell dinner will be at the local restaurant.

16:00: Back to Phu Quoc Town. Free and easy

18h00: Dinner at the local restaurant

19h30: Visit Phu Quoc night market, a culture of local people.

20h30: Go back to hotel.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Phu Quoc

Free at leisure at hotel. Enjoy your last moment in Phu Quoc.

12h00: Transfer to airport for departure flight back home by AK 546 @ 14:05 – 16:55

Meals: Breakfast

Arrival Da Nang airport, meet our guide, and then transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy My Quang – noodle special soup of Da Nang (a bow for each pax).

After that go ahead to Hue - which was the capital of Vietnam, from 1744 until 1945, when the last emperor abdicated. On the way, stop over to Non-nuoc Beach and Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe.

Arrival Hue, Check in hotel. Free and easy. Then, Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Hue

Meals: Quang Noodle, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hue

Start your day with a visit to Hue Citadel, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam for the 1802-1945 period and the last refuge of Vietnamese feudalism. The city’s beauty is characterized by a natural scenic landscape and an extensive variety of historical relics. Begin with Hue Citadel, a well-known UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site which is a 520 ha fortress-like grand complex built in the early 1800s and featuring three enclosures separated by heavy ramparts namely Kinh Thanh Hue (Civic City) as the outer, Hoang Thanh (Royal City) as the middle and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden City) as the inner. Continue by car to the Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery.

It is overlooking the Perfume River with its origin dating back to 1601. Afterward, visit Khai Dinh tomb, the burial site of Vietnam’s second-to-last king, and the most ornate compared to other kings’ tombs. The tomb shows a vivid European.

Afternoon depart Hue for Hoi An - Hoi An ancient town _ lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Check in hotel. Dinner at local restaurant.

Dinner at local restaurant & Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hoi An

After breakfast, beginning the day with an excursion to Cam Thanh village, being a fisherman at Cam Thanh water coconut village tour you will enjoy experiences from learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat, fishing and catch the crabs, coconut mussel while exploring the now tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways of a past war. Lunch at local restaurant.

Transfer to Hoi An for a half day walking tour to discover the charm of Hoi An as a renowned World Heritage Site. Once a bustling maritime commercial port of Asia between 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a peaceful town of exceptionally well-preserved architecture, lifestyles and traditions. The town exemplifies a fascinating fusion of cultures between Vietnam and the outside world including China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines. Besides visiting must-see highlights of the Old Town such as the town’s iconic 400-year-old Covered Bridge with a small temple attached to one side, the Museum of Trade Ceramics which is an elegant Vietnamese style wooden house built in 1858 showcasing antique ceramic artifacts, the 200-year-old Tan Ky House, a beautifully decorated home that has been lovingly preserved over seven generations, the Ong Temple built in 1653, our knowledgeable guide will take you through lesser-known paths, crisscross though the maze of shortcuts, narrow passages and back alleys that are less travelled for a more engaging and personal experience.

Afternoon, transfer to visit Da Nang city - the fourth largest city in Vietnam, the gateway to the central provinces and a seaport with nice beaches and resort. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Danang

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Danang

Morning, departure to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m)

Sitting in the cabin, in mid-air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. Experience pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you the sense of unforeseeable discovery.

First, step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills, extends over the treetops from the edget of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. The gold-colored walkway is lined with purple Lobelia Chrysanthemums and extends for almost 150 metres, curving around in an elegant design.

But it is the sculpted hands that give it the true wow factor. It looks like giant hands of Gods pulling a strip of gold out of the land. The Golden Bridge is the latest tourist attraction in Da Nang and has attracted hordes of guests since it opened.

Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas.

Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave the Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Lunch at local restaurant. Freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain then transfer back to Da Nang City.

Free at leisure for shopping at Han market.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Danang

NOTE: Ticket of Bana Hill NOT include the Wax Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Games with coin

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Danang

Free at leisure at the hotel until transfer to the airport for departure flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel. The transfer distance is approximately 40 munites.
Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.

Afternoon , start a half day city tour beginning with outside of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, explore Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese, the Presidential Palace, and the rural style Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked. Stop by one of Hanoi’s icons, the One Pillar Pagoda, built in the 11th Century in dedication to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or Buddha of Compassion and reminiscent of a lotus blossom rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: A hotel used in Hanoi

For Group 1-6pax: Hanoi – Sapa by shuttle bus
Morning, our shuttle bus will pick you up at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Lao Cai via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway, cutting travel time in half to Sa Pa.

For Group 7pax up: Hanoi – Sapa by private transfer with guide
Morning, our private transfer and tour guide will meet group at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Lao Cai via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway, cutting travel time in half to Sa Pa.

After arrival to Sapa
You will have lunch at local restaurant then check in hotel and take a short rest.

Afternoon, Take a short car ride just 3 km out of Sa Pa to Cat Cat village inhabited by a community of Hmong ethnic minority people. The village is known as a cultural site since many traditions and customs of the Black Hmong are still preserved to date. The traditional trades of brocade making and silver and bronze smith are still practiced nowadays by villagers after numerous generations of their ancestors. You can see the Hmong women by their looms weaving fabrics, which will be later on dyed with sap from leaves for the desired coloration. Your walk through the village will take you to Tien Sa waterfall (Silver Waterfall) where a French-built hydropower station has been in service since 1920.

Dinner at local restaurant. After dinner time, free time to explore night market in Sapa. Overnight at hotel in Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: At hotel in Sapa

After breakfast at hotel, you’re picked up then transfer from Sapa town to Fansipan cable car station. Visit Fansipan Mountain by the cable car. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. You will have free time to take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top.

Afternoon, transfer about 30 minutes to Silver Waterfall. The fall, drops from an altitude of 200 meters, is the upstream of Muong Hoa stream. Take a short walk to the waterfall where you can get great views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests of the Hoang Lien Son National Park. The waterfall is best seen in the rainy season from May to November. Continue 10 minutes by car to Heaven Gate, located at the highest point of Tram Ton Pass. At 1900m this is Vietnam’s highest mountain pass, and acts as a dividing line between two weather fronts. From Heaven Gate, you’ll fantastic views of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and Fansipan Mountain, dubbed as the roof of Indochina at the height of 3,143 meters above sea level. Dinner at local restaurant

Optional tour: The Sapa Glass Bridge – 20 usd/pax
Transfer to The Sapa Glass Bridge (also called Cau Kinh Rong May which means Dragon in Cloud Glass Bridge) is located at O Quy Ho Pass which is only about 17km from Sapa town center. At the moment, Sapa Glass Bridge is the longest Glass Bridge in Indochina. This bridge is not so big, only 60m long and 5m wide, however, at the height of more than 2000m above the sea level, the view from Sapa Glass Bridge is absolutely stunning! Besides, the Glass Bridge is about 60m far from the cliff bringing the 360o panorama view to the guests.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Sapa

For Group 1-6pax: Sapa – Hanoi by shuttle bus
Morning, our shuttle bus will pick you up at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Hanoi via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway.

For Group 7pax up: Sapa – Hanoi by private transfer with guide
Morning, our private transfer and tour guide will meet group at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Hanoi via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway.

Arrival to Hanoi
You will have lunch at local restaurant then check in hotel and refresh.
Late afternoon, visit Hanoi 36 Old Quarter streets for discovery and shopping, Hang Gai, Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, etc. with hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils … and shopping at local famous Dong Xuan market, take a short time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Returned Sword Lake whose name comes from a legend of a sacred sword) at sunset. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Free at leisure at hotel until transfer to airport for departure flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast