Grand Vietnam

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Detailed Itinerary
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Inclusion

-Explore the old quarter by cyclo and and experience the daily life at night in Hanoi
-Get a glimpse of countryside in Vietnam and enjoy the peace with yellow rice fields in Ninh Binh
-Visit Sapa mountainous areas with colorful local people from ethnic groups
-Discover Halong Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Visit Hue imperial – Was a capital of Vietnam and UNESCO World Heritage Site
-Exploring Hoian ancient town and experience cooking class, sunset cruise and daily life at local villages
-Visit charming Dalat city & Saigon bustling city and explore the legendary Cu Chi tunnels
-Discovery of rural areas and farming life in Mekong Delta with a boat ride along narrow canals
-Relax on the beautiful beaches of Nha Trang and Phu Quoc Island

Day 01

Hanoi Arrival

You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure.

Day 02

Ninh Binh (B, L)

Transfer to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, visit the Mua Cave where you will climb around 500 steps to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc, rice fields and karst landscape. After lunch, take a sampan on a river through the rice paddies to Tam Coc where it is called “Inland Halong Bay”. Later, drive back to the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 03

Hanoi – Lao Cai (B, L)

Take a full day city tour to visit Ho Chi Minh complex and One Pillar pagoda. Next, visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam and the museum of Ethnology where you can learn different life aspects of 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Late afternoon, enjoy a cyclo tour to visit the Old Quarter & Ho Guom lake then enjoy the traditional water puppet show. In the evening, take an overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 04

Lao Cai – Sapa (B)

Upon arrival, pick up for breakfast then transfer to Cat Cat village, home of the H’Mong ethnic minority people. Here, you will enjoy a walking tour through the village, you will meet & talk with the local minority people and you will also have the opportunity to share cultural experiences when you visit some families that live in the area. In the afternoon, you have free time to relax or discover the town by yourself.

Day 05

Sapa – Fansipan Peak (B)

Transfer to Fansipan cable station for an amazing trip to reach the Indochina Roof at 3,143m above the sea level. At the peak, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful landscapes from the high. In the afternoon, go back to your hotel to relax or discover more Sapa on your own.

Day 06

Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L)

Transfer for a walking tour through some hill tribe villages: Lao Chai & Ta Van, home of Black H’mong & Dzay people as well as Ta Phin village, home of Red Dzao people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Late afternoon, transfer back to the train station for a shower then take an overnight train back to Hanoi.

Day 07

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

On arrival at the train station, pick up and transfer to a mini hotel for rest and breakfast then leaving Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival, board an overnight cruise to discover the legendary Halong Bay. Enjoy full board meals and many indoor & outdoor activities. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 08

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)

Join a Tai Chi session then enjoy an international breakfast while the cruise cruises among hundreds of islets before coming back to the pier. Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi and free in the late afternoon.

Day 09

Hanoi – Flight to Hue (B)

Free to explore more Hanoi on your own until transfer to the airport for a flight to Hue. Upon arrival, pick up to the hotel for check in.

Day 10

Hue (B, L)

Enjoy a full day tour in the former imperial capital of Hue. A boat trip on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda then visit to the elaborate tomb of King Tu Duc. After lunch, visit the elaborate tomb of King Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel.

Day 11

Hue – Hoian Ancient Town (B)

Leave Hue for Hoian. In the afternoon, walk through the ancient town centre to visit the former merchants’ homes, the old Japanese Covered Bridge & the colorful market, then you will visit the home of a craftsman in the old street where you will discover the daily life of local people and see how they make a lantern.

Day 12

Tra Que Village – Sunset Cruise (B, L)

Take a short ride through the countryside to Tra Que village where you will observe a cooking class, enjoy a traditional foot massage then learn how to plant vegetables like local farmers. Late afternoon, take a boat trip to a local fishing village. Here, you can enjoy the river culture, bird life, local farming and the other daily activities of the local people.

Day 13

Da Nang – Golden Bridge (B)

Take a cable car to Bana hills. Upon arrival, enjoy your walk on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain and the gorgeous view of Da Nang City. Experience hill climbing trains and visit some interesting places of Bana hills. After lunch, you are free to enjoy a series of interesting games in Fantasy park then return to the hotel.

Day 14

Hoian – Da Nang – Flight to Nha Trang (B)

Take a flight to Nha Trang, the most beautiful coastal city in Vietnam. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in.

Day 15

Nha Trang Beach (B, L)

Have a boat trip cruising on the Nha Trang Bay to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mun Island. Then continue the trip to Mot Island – the best island for snorkeling with lots of colorful corals and fish. Take lunch at the island then back to the city to enjoy a mud bath at Thap Ba Hot Springs.

Day 16

Nha Trang Free Day (B)

Free at leisure in Nha Trang for relaxing and unwinding at the resort overlooking the beautiful Bay.

Day 17

Nha Trang – Da Lat (B)

Our driver will transfer to the bus station for an express bus to Da Lat City, known as the “City of Eternal Spring”. The drive is long but the views are fantastic (It takes around 6 hours).

Day 18

Da Lat (B, L)

Depart to visit Lat village in Langbiang Mountain then keep going to the top of Langbiang with the elevation of 2,169 m. From here, you can enjoy a great view of the beautiful Da Lat city. After lunch, visit Truc Lam temple, Tuyen Lam lake, Datanla waterfall, Bao Dai villa, Domaine De Marie and Hang Nga guesthouse, well known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture.

Day 19

Da Lat – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Take free time until transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 20

Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Drive to Cu Chi district to visit the amazing complex of underground tunnels at Cu Chi. After lunch, transfer back to the city to visit the main sights including the Opera House, Town Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, War Remnants museum and Ben Thanh market.

Day 21

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L)

Transfer to Mekong Delta then take a boat trip to discover Caibe floating market. Visit a village to watch the process of making local products, observe daily activities, enjoy Vietnamese traditional music then take a small sampan rowing by hand of a local to feel the real Mekong river. After lunch, take another boat to Vinh Long, the center of tropical fruits then transfer to the hotel in Can Tho.

Day 22

Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

Wake up early to visit the famous Cairang floating market by a boat trip. Continue the boat ride to visit the Mekong Delta’s famous fruit orchards and sample the fresh, exotic fruit. Then explore deeper into the countryside, passing traditional houses made of wood and palm leaves as you observe the activities of the local people. After lunch, drive back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 23

Ho Chi Minh City – Flight to Phu Quoc Island (B)

Take a flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in and free for the beach.

Day 24

Phu Quoc Beach (B, L)

Cruising to Buom island for swimming and snorkelling. Next, you will cruise to Gam Ghi island coral reef sites to explore underwater sea livers and corals. After lunch, the boat will be anchored at the lively and popular May Rut Trong island where you will have free time for many beach activities.

Day 25

Phu Quoc Free Day (B)

Free at leisure in Phu Quoc to enjoy swimming at the beach or relaxing & unwinding at your resort.

Day 26

Phu Quoc Free Day (B)

Free at leisure in Phu Quoc to enjoy swimming at the beach or relaxing & unwinding at your resort.

Day 27

Phu Quoc – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Free time for your own activities until transfer to the airport for flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel then explore the city on your own.

Day 28

Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Free time for your own activities until transfer to the airport for your own departure flight home.

Number of Participants	Superior Category US$/Pax	Deluxe Category US$/Pax	Luxury Category US$/Pax
1	4787	5616	7038
2	2935	3425	4275
3	2626	3120	3999
4	2310	2774	3647
5	2194	2663	3553
6	2073	2528	3410
7	2036	2498	3391
8	1999	2450	3337
Sing - Sup	482	910	1540

Destination	Superior Category	Deluxe Category	Luxury Category
Hanoi	Silk Queen Hotel www.silkqueenhotel.com Deluxe Room	Hanoi Pearl Hotel www.hanoipearlhotel.com City Deluxe Room	Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel www.panpacific.com Deluxe Room
Sapa	Hotel de Sapa www.hoteldesapa.com Superior Room	Pistachio Hotel www.pistachiohotel.com Superior Room	Silk Path Grand Resort www.silkpathhotel.com Classic Room
Halong Bay	Oriental Sails www.orientalsails.com Deluxe Room	La Regina Royal Cruise www.lareginacruises.com Noble Suite Room	Paradise Elegance Cruise www.paradisevietnam.com Deluxe Balcony Room
Hue	Rosaleen Boutique Hotel www.rosaleenhotel.com Superior Room	Eldora Hotel www.eldorahotel.com Deluxe City Room	Indochine Palace Hotel www.indochinepalace.com P.Deluxe Room
Hoi An	Aurora Riverside Hotel www.aurorahoian.com Superior Room	Hoian Historic Hotel Hoianhistorichotel.com.vn Superior Room	Palm Garden Resort Palmgardenresort.com.vn Superior Room
Nha Trang	Majestic Nha Trang Hotel Majesticnhatranghotel.com Superior Room	Diamond Bay & Resort www.diamondbayresort.vn G.Superior Room	Sunrise NT Beach Hotel www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn Superior Room
Da Lat	Ngoc Phat Hotel Ngocphatdalathotel.com Superior Room	La Sapinete Hotel www.lasapinette.com Superior Room	An Amanda Resort Anamandara-resort.com Villa Room
Ho Chi Minh City	Queen Ann Hotel Queenannhotelvn.com Deluxe Room	Northern Charm Hotel Northerncharmhotel.com.vn City Deluxe Room	Mai House Hotel www.maihouse.com.vn Premium Room
Mekong Delta	West Can Tho Hotel www.canthowesthotel.vn Superior Room	TTC Cantho Hotel www.ttchospitality.vn Deluxe River Room	Victoria Can Tho Resort www.victoriahotels.asia Superior Room
Phu Quoc Island	Phu Van Hotel www.phuvanresort.com.vn Superior Room	Camia Resort www.camiaresort.com Deluxe Garden Room	Salinda Resort www.salindaresort.com Deluxe Sea View Room

Inclusions

Hotel & Cruise accommodations
All domestic flights
Overnight train Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicles
Meals (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
Boat trip
Mineral water
All taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flight to / from Vietnam
Early check-in & Late check-out at hotels
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping
Gratuities
Other drinks
Surcharge for peak season
Any other services not mentioned above