21 days 20 nights
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Duration: 21 days 20 nights
Destination: Ha Noi – Sa Pa – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay – Hoi An – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap – Bangkok
Outline itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi fullday (B)
Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat (B)
Day 4: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van(B)
Day 5: Sapa – Hanoi – Water pupet show (B)
Day 6: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B)
Day 7: Hanoi- Halong bay – Overnight on the cruises (B/L/D)
Day 8: Halong – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang – Hoi An (B/Br)
Day 9: Hoi An ancient town – half day tour (B)
Day 10: Hoi An – My Son (B)
Day 11: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue visit (B)
Day 12: Hue visit – Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B)
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh fullday tour (B)
Day 14: Mekong Delta Excursion (B)
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh – Flight to Siem Reap (B)
Day 16: Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Angkor Thom – Ta Prohm (B)
Day 17: Siem Reap – Banteay Srei – Prerup (B)
Day 18: SiemReap – Flight to Bangkok (B)
Day 19: Bangkok city tour (B)
Day 20: Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating market (B)
Day 21: Bangkok – Departure (B)
Hotel:
You will be met upon arrival at Hanoi Airport and transferred to your hotel. Standard check-in at 2.00pm.
In the afternoon there will be a private city walking tour to visit local markets and Hanoi Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former handicraft guilds. and overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at a hotel.
Morning: In the morning, take a half day to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the colonial Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.
Afternoon: continue the tour to the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle.
Then free and overnight in Hanoi.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car from Hanoi to Sapa about 4 hours. Arrival in Sapa in the afternoon, you will check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour to the Cat Cat hill tribe villages, which is home to the H'mong hill tribe minority peoples. As you walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, you may encounter some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here you will have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families living in the area. Overnight in Sapa.
Breakfast at the hotel before starting the downhill ride to Y Linh Ho and Muong Hoa Valley through rice paddies and small villages to learn about the hill tribe life here. Exchange of communication with the local population in the village of Lao Chai.
In the afternoon, continue the trek through villages and terraced rice fields to the village of Ta Van, settled by the Dzay ethnic group which is supposed to be the most beautiful in the area. After this transfer back to Sa Pa - Overnight in Sapa
After breakfast. Say goodbye to beautiful Sapa and friendly people. Arrive at Hanoi by afternoon. Free time to relax by yourself. In the afternoon, you will go to see water pupet show. Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel. Departure by private vehicle to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Dinh dynasty (968-980) and at the beginning of the previous Le dynasty (980-1009). Here, you’ll visit the temples dedicated to emperors of the Le Dynasty and remains of the ancient Hoa Lu Citadel. This place creates the cultural identity of the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam).
After that, you can take a half-hour walk into the surrounding limestone karst hills for spectacular views of the area.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a sampan for a beautiful ride on the Ngo Dong River. Along the water, in the middle of the rice fields, you can admire the extraordinary landscapes of numerous limestone peaks with tormented shapes covered with lush vegetation. This is the reason why this place is called “Halong Bay on land”. Cycling around the idyllic village to explore sceneries. Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private car for Ha Long Bay through the extensive landscapes of the Red River Delta. Arrival at Ha Long Bay around noon. You’ll be warmly welcomed by Cruises receptionists at the International Tuan Chau harbour. Enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Check in to rest in the room or get on the cruise's roof to relax, savor the scenery, and hunt for beautiful photos of Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, you will begin to participate in activities on board, explore caves, swim o you can enjoy the view or relax in the jacuzzi, enjoy afternoon tea. Have dinner and activities on the cruise in the evening such as enjoying cocktails at the bar or night squid fishing. Overnight on cruise.
There is nothing better than a morning waking up in the middle of the sea, watching the sunrise and enjoying the fresh air. You’ll take part in Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes. Have breakfast and enjoy the magnificent beauty of Lan Ha Bay while the cruise takes you to visit the bay. Brunch is served while back to the harbor. Return to the harbor and move back to Hanoi. Pick up your luggage at the hotel and relax until you transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to fly to Da nang city Arrive in Da Nang, welcome by our guide and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An
Breakfast in hotel. You have freetime in the morning. In the afternoon, we continue to visit Hoi An Ancient town. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Hoi An known then as ‘Faifo’, was a prosperous trading port, attracting Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish ships amongst others.
Today, this World Heritage ancient town is recognised for its well-preserved architecture, pedestrian-only streets and distinctive local cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. Hoi An’s narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour of its many atmospheric sights including: the old merchant houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its intricate woodcarvings; and the colourful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two.
My Son Sanctuary – a remnant of a long-lost civilization disappeared in Vietnam If you visit Hoi An, you should not miss My Son, there will be a lot of interesting things in this unexplained secret land waiting for you. And if your journey does not have much time, My Son Sanctuary half day private tour is a perfect suggestion for you. Let’s see!
07.00: We will pick you up at the hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary and transfer about 1 hour for this 40km long road My Son – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbol for a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage.
8:30: Arrive in My Son, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land. There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them. You will know what is Yoni and Linga? Why are Yoni and Linga chosen by the ancient Champa as mascots? And what makes that difference? All will be revealed in this trip. In particular, an interesting and also the highlight that attracts many people to this place is the splendid and flexible Shiva dance as telling you about the golden age of the Champa dynasty.
After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Sanctuary by special electric car and car will take you back to the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Hue via Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach, where you can take pictures of the fishing village - Arrival in Hue. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel and Tu Cam Thanh, Ancient Capital Museum and Dong Ba market.. Overnight in Hue
After breakfast, you will board a boat on the poetic Perfume River. Thien Mu Pagoda will be the first stop of the day. You will have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas.
From there you can easily go to the Tomb of King Tu Duc and Tomb of King Minh Mang, then the Tomb of King Khai Dinh or Thuy Xuan incense-making village
In the afternoon, transfer to airport for the flight to HCM. Overnight in HCMC.
With over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, Saigon is truly a city that never sleeps. Despite its modernity, Saigon maintains a strong link to the past and our walking tour takes in some of the city’s most historic landmarks.
Transfer to Dong Khoi Street downtown to visit some of the beautiful French colonial-era buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. A short drive away is the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville) which is one of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments especially when floodlit at night. Experience Saigon’s famed street coffee culture while your guide provides insights into daily life in Saigon.
Afternoon, visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese (Please note that some of the displays are very graphic). We then drive to Chinatown to visit the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda, built by the Cantonese community in the early 19th century to honour the Goddess of the Sea. Take time to make a wish, write it on a small card and attach it to one of the incense coils according to local custom. Continue your visit to Ben Thanh market. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Depart for the 1.5-hour drive from Saigon to Ben Tre, located in the Mekong River Delta, swapping the city scenes with the lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the dock, embark on a fascinating motorboat excursion, passing stilt houses, fish farms and scenes of country life. Arrive at Turtle Island and taste freshly harvested coconut milk and fruit while interacting with a local farming family. Take a tour of a family-run coconut candy workshop that uses Ben Tre's famous coconuts. Explore the Delta's many canals from a rowing sampan and enjoy countryside hospitality while sipping a cup of honey tea while watching a traditional folk song performance. A local lunch will be served in the town of My Tho before back to HCM. Overnight in HCM
Breakfast in hotel, then the driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight to Siem Reap. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check in. Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of 54 towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle.
Visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Banteay Srei, constructed at the late 10th century by a Brahmin counselor under a powerking Rajendarvarman. It was loosely translated to citadel of the woman, but it is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings and followed by Banteay Samre temple. En-route stop at Pre Rub (turn the body), was constructed in late 10th century dedicated to Hindu gods. This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple.
Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Continue to Neak Pean, a small island temple located in the middle of the last Baray, constructed by a Khmer king in the Angkor area. Overnight in Siem Reap
Breakfast at the hotel – Transfer overland to overland by private care (driving takes around 5 hours). Upon arrival, check in the hotel. Overnight in Phnom Penh
Pick up at hotel. A ride through the interesting parts of Bangkok with stop at the Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha. This tour takes you through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to visit two of the capital s most significantly and visually stunning temples. Wat Traimit houses the world s largest solid gold Buddha (5.5 tons of precious meta) and Wat Pho, which is the oldest temple in Bangkok and houses of the Reclining Buddha, a 45 meter-long statue which depicts Buddha entering Nirvana. What Pho is also Thailand s first university and houses a wealth of art. It is still an important centre for traditional medicine and massage. Overnight in Bangkok
Pick up at your hotel and depart from Bangkok to Ratchaburi province for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. On the way visit the coconut sugar house. You will experience how they made sugar from coconut and try fresh young coconut juice. Talking friendly with house's owner and see around the old style Thai house. After that continue to the jetty pier and board a long-tailed boat ride for about 30 minutes, passing through remote plantations and Thai villages along the river and winding canal. At the floating market of Damnoen Saduak, it is amazing to see a lively market scene of local vendors selling local foods, tropical fruits, and numerous handicraft products on their boats.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to airport for departure flight.
Deposit of 30% of the total of tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.
The bank account name: CTY TNHH HANH TRINH TINH TAN
The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
The bank branch: Hanoi Branch The International Banking Account
Number: 8888116868 (USD) – 889868686868 (VND)
Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, HồChí Minh City, Vietnam Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999
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