Vietnam timeless charm 14 days

Day 1 : Welcome to Hanoi Vietnam

-          Arriving in Hanoi

-          Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

-          Free time at leisure

-          Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi capital full day tour & Night train to Sapa

Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch

-          President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residence complex

-          Hanoi  temple of literature

-          VietnamMuseumof Ethnology

-          One hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter of Hanoi

-          Walking around Hanoi kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple

-           Night train to Sapa

Day 3: Sapa arrival and easy trekking to Cat Cat village

Meals:Hotel breakfast; lunch

-          The night train arrive in Lao Cai station at 6 AM

-          Take driving up from Lao Cai station  to at an elevation of 1600 metres, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam’s northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups each wearing their traditional, colourful attire.

-          Taking a guided walk through emerald rice paddies and tiny hill tribe villages.

-          The afternoon is spent exploring the fabulous markets selling traditional art and crafts, embroidery and silver.

-         Overnight in Sapa town

Day 4: Sapa easy trekking to Ta Van village and Night train to Hanoi

Meals:Hotel breakfast; lunch

-          Spend the half of day  for trekking to hill tribe villages

-          Return to Sapa by van. A refreshing shower will be arranged before your train in Sapa or Lao Cai

-          Taking the overnight train back to Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi arrival - Halong bay

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

-          Hanoi arrival in early morning and having short break, shower & breakfast in mini – hotel before departure to Halong bay at 8 AM

-          Departure from Hanoi and then the drive takes around 3 hours with a refreshment break en route

-          Arrive into Halong Bay at midday and transfer to your comfortable junk and begin your cruise around majestic Halong Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch

-          Explore limestone caves dotted around the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck.

-          In the evening the chef will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes.

Day 6: Halong - Hanoi and  flying to Hue

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

-          Enjoy an early morning swim followed by breakfast

-          VisitLuon Cave before cruising back to the main harbor for your drive to Hanoi

-          Halong bay – Hanoi airport for flight to Hue

-          Over night in Hue

  Day 7: Hue city tour & Boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda

Meals:Hotel breakfast, lunch

-          After breakfast and then transferring to the pier for a motor dragon boat ride along Perfume River, the first impression is a green and peaceful on both side of the river.

-          The first visiting is  at Thien Mu pagoda, the magnificent architecture was found in 17th century

-          Huecity centre to visit the Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynasty Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace.

-          Enjoy lunch at Vietnamese restaurant for special dishes in Hue Vietnam.

-          After lunch, the next visiting is King’s Tombs of Tu Duc, handicraft villages such as conical hat making, bronze-casting, incense-making.

-         Overnight in Hue

  Day 8: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An ancient trade town

Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch

-    Depart to Hoian. Stop on Hai Van Mountain Pass of 30 km length, and then having a lunch in Danang
-    On arrival, enjoy a walking tour of this charming traditional town now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
-    Overnight in Hoi An

  Day 9    Hoi An city tour & beach relax

Meals: Hotel breakfast

-    Spend the day at leisure on the beach or having clothes made by one of the expert, inexpensive tailors Hoi An is famous for
-    Overnight in Hoi An

  Day 10: Hoi An – My Son – Da Nang & Flight to Ho Chi Minh city

Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch

-          After breakfast in Hoi An hotel, leaving Hoi An to visit My Son - a World Heritage. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries.

-          Driving to Da Nang city for lunch

-          After lunch, Flight to Ho Chi Minh city

-          Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city

  Day 11: Ho Chi Minh city tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch

-    Visiting The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office
-    The Reunification Palace
-    The War Remnants Museum
-    Ben Thank market
-    Watching a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, then spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps, the remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. For those interested there's even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range

  Day 12    Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong delta – Can Tho

Meals: Hotel breakfast, lunch & dinner

-    Taking two hours driving from Ho Chi Minh city to My Tho
-    Taking a sampan cruising along the tributaries of the Mekong River for a close-up view of local life.
-    Wandering through Islands and orchards where you can taste some of a huge variety of tropical fruits and listening traditional music.
-    Having a local lunch and then riding bicycle around local village
-    Taking sampan back to harbor for 2 hours driving to Can Tho city
-       Checking in hotel and dinner in Can Tho city

  Day 13: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

-    It is advised to start the boat trip before 08:00 am otherwise you may not see the most busiest time of the floating market.
-    We take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang, which the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes.
-    Lunch at local restaurant on the way back to Sai Gon via My Tho

  Day 14: Farewell to Vietnam and See you again!

Meals: Hotel breakfast

-         You will be transferred to the Ho Chi Minh city airport via your schedule flight back home or continues your journey to visit other cities in Vietnam.
-         We hope you enjoyed your trip and see you again!