Hanoi - Sapa - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Da Lat - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh | 13 days 12 nights

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver (No guide).

Transfer from Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport to Sapa Town.

From Hanoi to Sapa about 5 – 6 hours by car.

Arrive in Sapa. Meet a local English guide. Check in at the hotel.

Then you will start to go to Cat Cat Village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in the twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village.

Visitors will also understand culture, unique customs, traditional crafts such as weaving, touching carved silver, forged agricultural tools... Come back to the hotel.

Overnight in Sapa.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at the hotel.

About 09:00 Our guide will take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to start the journey to conquer Fansipan by the world's most modern 3-wire cable car system with a cabin that can accommodate up to 30 guests.

From the upper station, go through Thanh Van Dac Lo Heaven Gate to reach the place of clouds. Bich Van Thien Tu, located at an altitude of over 2,000m, welcomes tourists and Buddhists from four directions with pure Vietnamese architecture, in the middle of a foggy table; Walking in the sound of bells echoing between the clouds and mountains, to a height of 3,000m, you will see the great bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha 21.5m high, majestically standing in the fanciful clouds, directing your gaze. compassion to humanity. In that quiet but sacred moment, clasping hands to pray in the midst of the warm spring season, among the young shoots of azaleas, raspberries, plum peaches... are stirring, sprouting new sprouts, you will see in your heart the petals of love and hope are also blooming; From the Great Buddha statue, the Arhat road - where 18 bronze Arhat statues are 2.5m high, compassionate and silent in the clouds, will lead you to the Kim Son Bao Thang Tu complex with ancient beauty. The glass of Vietnamese wooden pagodas from the 15th-16th centuries, you will admire the statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, the Temple of the Son of God... Blending in that scene are hundreds of years old rhododendron trees reaching out. in the cold, sprouting buds, waiting for March and April to bloom white, yellow, red, purple and pink ...

Finally, after passing 600 green stone steps, you have reached the top of Fansipan at an altitude of 3,143m, the roof of Indochina. From here, zooming in on the four surroundings, each person will have special feelings and wishes that they just want to keep for themselves.

Return to Sapa town about 12:00 – 13:00.

You have free time in Sapa

Overnight in Sapa.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out at your hotel.

From Sapa to Cao Bang  about 9 hours (only driver, no guide).

Check in hotel, You have free time.

Have dinner at the Local Restaurant.

Overnight in Cao Bang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

• From your hotel to Ban Gioc waterfall is about a 2 hours drive.
• Then move to visit Ban Gioc waterfall – which is recognized as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam as well as the 4th largest waterfall in the top 10 most magnificent waterfalls in the world. Take a photo tour around the falls,  other services such as: rafting boat, horse riding.
• Transfer to Hanoi. About 7 hours drive.
• Arrival in Hanoi. Check in at the hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

07h45-08h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quarter, departing for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way.

10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of VietNam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in the Chinese Wars. After that, we went to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

12h00: Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch you will get on a bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

16h30: We take the car back to Ha Noi.

19h30: We arrive in Ha Noi and finish the tour.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Attention: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level and operating conditions without prior notice.

After breakfast at the hotel Check out at the hotel.

8:00: Shuttle bus of cruise will pick you up at your hotel, transfer to Halong.

12:30: Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbor.

12:45: Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00: Leaving International Tuan Chau harbor, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet...

14:30: Cruises stop at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45: Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to Titop island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see a corner of the magical Halong Bay ...

16:45: Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.

18:00 – 19:00: HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).

18:30: Enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 

19:00: Acquaint yourself with the set menu dinner.

20:30: Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price).…

Overnight on the Cruise.

06:30: Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.

07:00: Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).

08:00: After breakfast, take a guided tour to visit Luồn Cave - one of the caves open to the beautiful vegetation of Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.

08:30: Relax and check out of the cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbor.

09:15: Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch.

10:45: Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbor and disembarkation. Farewell to guests.

11:30: Meet our driver at the meeting point. Shuttle Bus or cruise will take you to the airport.

14:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Meet our driver in Hanoi Center City. We will take you to Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport. From Hanoi city Center to the airport takes about 1 hour.

Upon arrival in Dalat our driver and guide will take you to your hotel in Dalat for check in. 

Overnight in Dalat.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Xuan Huong lake - Xuan Huong Lake is located in the city center, adding to the charm and romance for Dalat, and is also the place that held many cultural and travel events of Dalat city. Around the lake, there are pine hills, green grass, and flower gardens blooming year round. In addition, you can rent a small duck boat, soft gliding on the lake and admire Dalat from a different angle.

Central Market - Housed in the central part of the city, in an imposing and elegant structure, the Dalat Central Market is a must go for all those passionate about food and seeking to know more about the local dishes prepared here. The market is cluttered with small stalls that sell colorful vegetables and fruits that are fun to go around.

Railway station - Dalat Railway Station was recognized as a national cultural historical relic by the Ministry of Culture - Information. Along with Hai Phong Railway Station, Dalat Train Station is the oldest railway station in Vietnam whose locomotives used steam engines. The station is a charming and unique architectural work. It is the harmonious combination between Western architecture and architecture of Highland communal house. 

Have dinner at the Restaurant

Overnight in Dalat.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out at the hotel.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel.

Transfer to airport to take a flight to Da Nang.

Arrival in our driver will take you to your hotel in Danang for check in.

Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

You have free morning (No service).

14:30: Pick up guests at the hotel, depart for Son Tra Peninsula to see Da Nang's coastal city on high, visit Linh Ung Tu - where the 67m high statue of Quan The Am Buddha - the highest in Vietnam

16:15: Visit the Non Nuoc Carvings-stone village and conquer the Marble Mountains, explore the beauty of the mysterious caves, visit the ancient temples of the hundred years: Linh Ung and Tam Thai.

17:30: After leaving Marble Mountains, shopping Local Specialities. Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town.

18:00: Have dinner at Hoi An restaurant.

19:30: Walking to visit and shopping in Ancient Town, admire Hoi An at  night flickering in multi – colored lanterns.

21:00: Depart to Da Nang City. Send – off to the Hotel.

SERVICES INCLUDED: Car pick up - drop off at hotel, entrance fee, dinner at restaurant, English tour guide, insurance.

EXCLUDED: Personal drink during meals and other extra costs.

Overnight in Danang.

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:00 to 08:00: Pick up at the hotel. Depart to Ba Na Hills. 

09:00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.

09:30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of France. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay using the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...

11:30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant.

12:30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14:30: Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang.

15:00: Shopping Local Specialities. Send - off at hotel. Goodbye, see you again!

Overnight in Danang.

Check out at the hotel.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel.

Transfer to airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh our driver and guide will take you to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh for check in.

About 08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. (From Ho Chi Minh to My Tho about 2 hours drive)

Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. The motorized boat cruises more along natural creeks and quiet villages in Ben Tre Province. 

Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. 

17:00: Come back to Saigon city in the afternoon. After that Have a dinner.

Overnight in Saigon.

Breakfast at the hotel.

HALF DAY TOUR

Cu Chi Tunnels are the remaining system of tunnels stretching over 124 miles (200 km). This tunnel is famous in the world for its length and history in the VietNam War.

Pick up time: 8:00 – 8:30 AM

Drop off time: 14:00 – 14:30 PM

Breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

• Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60 km – 1.5 hours)
• Visit Lacquer workshop.
• Upon arrival, watch a documentary film.
• Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
• Discover an underground town.
• Discover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learning more about the handmade weapon and traps.
• Visit rice paper workshop.
• Special tea and tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Come back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh.