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The Hidden Beauties of Vietnam

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Duration: 16 Days/ 15 nights
Destination: Hanoi - Hoalu - Tamcoc - Sapa - Bacha Market - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoian - Hochiminh City - Cuchi Tunnel - Caodai Temple - Mekong Delta

Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/D)

On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, Out tour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel. In the evening, you will enjoy Vietnamese dinner in one of the best restaurants in the city. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B/-/-)
After breakfast, depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit the best galleries, pagodas, cultural sites, markets and other hidden gems with your local tour guide. Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong restaurant, listed in the travel book "500 places to see before you die", this specialty fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. Next, enjoy an hour tour on a Cyclo (a pedal rickshaw) to see how bustling and vibrant of the old quarter. In the evening, go to Thang Long Theatre for the unique Water Puppet show. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 03: Hanoi-Tamcoc- Night Train (B/-/-)
After having breakfast, we drive through rural northern Vietnam to the former capital of Hoa Lu where you visit the two remaining sanctuaries for King Dinh and King Le who ruled Vietnam in 10th century. Then Move to Tamcoc or three caves, where you enjoy a sampan trip along the Nhue Dong River to sacred Tam Coc Caves then have lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and free at your leisure. In the evening transfer to Hanoi Train Station for night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

Day 04: Laocai - Sapa (B/-/-)

As your train arrival at 06h00, our tour guide will see you at Lao Cai Train station exit then go up to Sapa which located 1600m high above the sea level. Next, we do pre check-in and enjoy breakfast at local restaurant. Later, go to Sapa Market and enjoy soft trek to Cat Cat, the home of Black Mong people. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic drive to the Red Dao village of Taphin. Next is the highlight of the day trek for 3 hours to other part of Sapa for Lao Chai, the Black Mong village and Tavan, the Day Village. In the evening you are free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 05: Sapa-Bacha – Laocai - Hanoi (B/-/-)

After having our breakfast at the restaurant nearby, we take scenic journey to Bac Ha Market. There will be 3 hours driving to the mountainous area with fresh atmosphere and splendid view on the way. Bac Ha market is the largest market in the region where 10 ethnic minorities’ people gather to buy and sell home-made products or house livestock. They also get together at market to eat and drink or just simply chat with friend about daily job and family. After our lunch time, we will have 2 hours trek to Ban Pho village, home of Flower H’mong people and visit the vestige of the Royal Palace for Mong’s King built by French in the beginning of 20 century. In the late afternoon go back to Lao Cai Train station for overnight train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 06: Hanoi-Halong Bay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, take a rural drive to Halong Bay, the world natural heritage recognized by UNESCO. Upon arrival in Halong City, check in Vietnamese style junk then enjoy welcome cocktail and sea food lunch on board while cruising among islands. At 4 pm stop to visit the most beautiful cave in Halong  Bay named Sung Sot or Amazing cave. Following by the cave, move to Titop Island, where you can go for swimming or go up to the top of the island for Arial view of the bay. In the evening enjoy seafood dinner and stay overnight on junk with private well-equipped room.

Day 07: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/-)
We start a great day with a good breakfast while the sun is rising from the Bay. In the morning we take a sampan to explore other cave named Luon Cave and floating village then continue your cruise to administrative part of Halong City. You can easily see the city hall, the municipal theater and city’ church then enjoy lunch before returning to the main harbor and driving straight back to Hanoi. In the evening you w free for your own activities. Ovenight in Hanoi

Day 08: Hanoi - Hue (B/-/D)

This morning, transfer to Noi Bai airport for 1 hour flight to Hue, the last Imperial City. Upon arrival in Hue, welcomed and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Dong Ba Market and enjoy royal cuisine at restaurant owned by first class of Mandarin’s daughter. Overnight in Hue

Day 09: Hue (B/-/-)
Today, enjoy sightseeing tours in Hue city with a visit to the Citadel, including the Imperial City, The Royal Fine Art Museum for royal collections and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. In the afternoon, we cruise a long the Perfume River on a Dragon boat to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda) and King Ming Mang Tomb. Overnight in Hue

Day10: Hue - Hoian (B/-/D)

Today, enjoy scenic to Hoi An. A stop at Cham Museum in Danang, the forth biggest city in Vietnam, allows you to discover Cham Civilization then visit the Marble Mountain. Checking in the hotel and enjoy relaxation on the sunny beach of Cua Dai or Hotel facilities. In the evening go out for Vietnamese dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hoian

Day11: Hoian (B/-/-)
Hoi An, formerly know as Faifo, is a charming, small town which can be easily explored on foot. More than any other place in Vietnam, Hoi An retains the feeling of centuries past and is a favorite with all travelers. This morning start our tour at Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, 200 years old Hoian Traditional House, Chua Ong Temple and enjoy lunch at river side restaurant.
In the afternoon, shop at Hoian center with many silk shops, souvenir stores and art galleries then cruise along the Thu Bon river to the ceramic village of Thanh Ha. Overnight in Hoian

Day 12: Hoian - Hochiminh (B/-/-)

Free at your own leisure in the morning until the time to transfer to Danang international Airport for a short domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival in Saigon we transfer to hotel, then go out for Vietnamese dinner with southern taste. Overnight in Hochiminh City.

Day 13: Hochiminh - Cuchi Tunnel - Caodai Temple  (B/-/-)
Today we take a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels built by Vietnamese fighter during the Vietnam War. Discover the various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and different kid of bombs then drive to Tay ninh for Cao Dai’s religious service. In the afternoon, enjoy half day city tour to History Museum, the former Presidential Palace and The Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office. Overnight in Hochiminh City.

Day 14: Hochiminh - Caibe Floating Market - Vinhlong- Cantho (B/-/-)
Today, Depart for the Mekong Delta Tour. The first stop is My Tho City where you embark on traditional style boat for colorful Cai Be floating market and privately-owned factories that produce rice paper and coconut candy then enjoy sampan trip to smaller tributaries and canals. Lunch is served at a fruit orchard before the cruise to Vinh Long to discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong Delta rural life. Drive to Can Tho and check in hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 15: Cantho – Hochiminh City (B/-/-)

Today, enjoy cruise to the colorful Cai Rang floating market and Rumani Von Xa Pagoda. Then leave Can Tho for Ho Chi Minh City. Over night in Hochiminh City

Day 16: Hochiminh Depature (B/-/-)

You are free at leisure for shopping until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight or domestic extention.
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