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Customize your tourVietnam Discovery Tour (27 days 26 nights)
- Hanoi
- Sa Pa
- Halong
- Hoi An
- Hue
- Da Nang
- Saigon
- Con Dao
Tour type
Private
Duration
27 Days 26 Nights
Departure
Daily
Trip Highlights:
- Embraced by nature in Sapa and get a chance to learn about custom and lifestyle of ethnic minorities
- Admire ancient architectures and historical sites and immerse in slow-paced life in Hue and Hoi An
- Stay overnight on Halong Bay cruise and experience exciting activities as well as relaxation
- Explore Danang - the most liveable city in Vietnam
- Discover Saigon with historical Cu Chi Tunnel and the rustic Mekong Delta
- Relax to the fullest at Con Dao - the famous island with pristine beaches, peaceful atmosphere, and unique history
Trip Itineraries:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival (B)
Upon arrival at the airport, our driver pick you up to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Early check-in and have breakfast in the hotel. Free time. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B, L)
Have breakfast then start a 2.5-hour drive to Hoa Lu. Visit the ancient temples of Le and Dinh Dynasty and the historic capital of Vietnam. Bus transfers you to Tam Coc for lunch. In the afternoon, take a rowing boat to visit Tam Coc - the tranquil area with stunning karst mountains and caves. Later, cycle along the rustic road around the village and watch rice fields and rivers in the area. Back to Hanoi at around 18:30. Overnight in Hanoi.
Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 3
Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village (B)
After breakfast, take a shared bus to Sapa. Have lunch at a restaurant in Sapa, then start hiking to Cat Cat Village at the poetic Muong Hoa Valley. Upon arrival at the village, visit traditional houses of Black H’mong and learn about their daily life.
- Transfer: Shared Bus Hanoi - Sapa/Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 4
Sapa - Suoi Ho - Ma Tra - Taphin (B, L)
Have breakfast at the hotel. Start trekking around 3 km to Suoi Ho Village, the home of H’Mong minority. You have a chance to admire the breathtaking view of vast rice terraces. Crossing the ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation in the early 1900s at Matra Village, then you trek to Ta Phin Village where you can see both Black H’mong and Red Dzao minorities. Here, you will know how the locals make herbal medicine from plants and may try to have a herbal bath to relax your body. Back to Sapa.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 5
Sapa - Lung Khau Nhin Market (B, L)
Have breakfast. The local guide and driver pick you up to Muong Khuong. Upon arrival, continue going up in mountains and reach a market surrounded by pine trees and villages. Watch the locals come to buy and sell products such as food and material for agriculture and fabric. Later, a short walk leads you to Black Dao village. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Muong Khuong. Get on car back to Sapa.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 6
Sapa - Seng Sau Chua (B, L)
Enjoy breakfast. At 9:00, transfer to the trekking point. Hiking uphill along narrow valley between 2 mountains passing 2 villages Sau Chua and Sa Seng for 2 hours. Here you can immerse in the peaceful scenery and watch traces of the past time such as rudimentary houses, stone wall around houses...Lunch break. Then, continue to go uphill Den Thang Mountain for 1 hour and arrive at Hang Da Village at 1800m height with an overview of Muong Hoa Valley. Visit some local houses. Get to Thao Hong Den Village and grab the best photos of landscape here. Get downhill for 1 hour to Pho Village. Back to Sapa.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Day 7
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Tavan - Bus to Hanoi (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Y Linh Ho Village on walk. Trekking 2 km to Lao Chai Village. Enjoy lunch at a local family. Walk through terrace rice fields to Ta Van Village to learn about the local house architecture, daily life styles and exclusive custom. Free time to explore Sapa until 2 pm. Bus brings you back to Hanoi.
- Transfer: Shared Bus Sapa - Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8
Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Shared bus picks you up at your hotel (8:15 - 8:45 am). Arrive Halong International Cruise Port. Embark on La Regina Royal Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink while listening to safety briefing. Enjoy a delicious lunch set menu in the restaurant as the ship starts cruising to Halong Bay. The first stop is Luon Cave - one of the most ideal places in Halong for kayaking or sampan boat trip. Then, proceed to Titov Island, enjoy swimming or hiking to the top of the mountain and enjoy the best panoramic view. Return to the cruise for relaxing. Enjoy dinner in the restaurant. After dinner, relax in the room or try squid fishing, spa, etc.
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Private cabin - Cruise on Halong Bay
Day 9
Halong - Hanoi (B)
Start the day with Taichi session on the top deck. Enjoy light breakfast. Visit Surprise Cave - the largest and most beautiful cave with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in Halong. Return to the vessel and get ready for checkout. Then, savor a Vietnamese cuisine buffet in the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor. Arrive at the port at around 11:00 am. Get on shared bus back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 14:30.
- Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 10
Hanoi - Free time (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time to go shopping or go around by your own way.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 11
Hanoi - Danang - Hoian (B)
Have breakfast at your hotel. At 8 am, the driver picks you up to the airport for the flight to Danang. Upon arrival at Danang Airport, the private car transfers you to the hotel in Hoi An. Free time for leisure.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Day 12
Hoian - My Son - Hoian (B)
Have breakfast. At 8 am, start the 50-km way to My Son Sanctuary - the imperial city during Champa Dynasty. You have 1.5 hours to discover the complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. In 1999, Cham architecture in My Son UNESCO were recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Back to Hoi An and enjoy lunch at a restaurant. Free time for leisure. Overnight in hotel in Hoi An.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Day 13
Hoian - Hue - Sightseeing (B)
Have breakfast. Transfer by car to Hue and visit Khai Dinh Tomb. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda. Get on Dragon boat along Perfume Pagoda. Check in the hotel in Hue. Dinner on your own way. Overnight in Hue.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 14
Hue - Free day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 15
Hue - Free day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Day 16
Hue - Danang (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure until our driver transfers you to Da Nang to check in hotel. Free time to discover Da Nang by your own way.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 17
Danang - Free day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Day 18
Danang - Fly to Saigon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until our driver pick up and transfer you to the airport at 10AM to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon arrival airport, driver will transfer you to hotel to check in. Free time for leisure.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 19
Saigon - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 7:45 am, start the tour to Cu Chi Tunnel where you can crawl short distances through the tunnels and learn about Vietnam War resistance. Then, depart for Mekong Delta. Have Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant on the half way. Upon arrival at Mekong Delta, take a small row boat along the canals under fronds of coconut trees. Get on the motor boat to cruise to the coconut island. You disembark at a local family to enjoy tropical fruits, taste honey tea, honey wine, see how the local products are made, and enjoy a live local music performance performed by the villagers. At 16:00, strolling along the countryside roads to know about locals’ daily life. Back to Saigon between 17:45 - 18:15. Driver brings you back to your hotel.
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 20
Saigon - Free day (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Day 21
Saigon - Fly to Con Dao (B)
Have breakfast at your hotel. Free time until the driver picks you up to the airport for flight to Con Dao. Check in the hotel in Con Dao. Free time for leisure.
- Transfer: Private transfer in Saigon/ Modern AC vehicle arranged by the resort
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 22
Con Dao - Free at leisure (B)
These days, you are free!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 23
Con Dao - Free at leisure (B)
These days, you are free!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 24
Con Dao - Free at leisure (B)
These days, you are free!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 25
Con Dao - Free at leisure (B)
These days, you are free!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 26
Con Dao - Free at leisure (B)
These days, you are free!
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Con Dao
Day 27
Con Dao - Fly to Saigon - Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Our driver will pick up you and transfer to the airport at 13:30 to take flight back to Saigon. Catch your departure flight come back your country. Trip ends!
- Transfer: Modern AC vehicle arranged by the resort
- Meals: Breakfast
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Customize this programInclusions:
- Transportation by private 7 seats car with A/C
- Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
- Local English speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
- Domestic flight tickets in Vietnam & airport tax
Exclusions:
- Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
- Tips & personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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