Vietnam Culture Tour With Family

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Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue - Ho Chi Minh
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Duration

17 days 16 nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

This Vietnam culture tour is a 17-day trip to Vietnam that covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. The itinerary includes visiting Hanoi, Sapa, watching a water puppet show, and visiting Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van villages in Sapa, and Fansipan Mountain. The tour also includes an overnight stay on a Halong Bay cruise and visiting Cam Thanh Eco Water Coconut Village, My Son’s holy land, and Da Nang Beach. The tour provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trip, a Ho Chi Minh half-day city tour, and a Mekong Delta excursion. The tour ends with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City on Day 17.

Hotel: 

Destination4 star packageRoom Type
HanoiLe Jardin Haute CoutureDeluxe classic
SapaBamboo SapaSuperior window
Halong BayAmbassador CruiseDeluxe Balcony
Hoi AnCozy Savvy BoutiqueDeluxe
Da nangStella Maris BeachDeluxe ocean view
HueWhite LotusSuperior city view
Ho Chi MinhAu Lac LegendDeluxe

Highlights

  • Have a full day to explore Hanoi, including a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter.
  • You'll travel from Hanoi to Sapa,you'll have the opportunity to visit Cat Cat Village, which is known for its traditional handicrafts and stunning waterfalls.Go on a trek through the rice terraces of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai, and visit the village of Ta Van.
  • Take a cable car to the top of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, before returning to Sapa.
  • You'll travel to Halong Bay and spend the night on a cruise ship.
  • Visit Cam Thanh Eco Water Coconut Village, where you can learn about traditional fishing methods and try your hand at paddling a bamboo basket boat.
  • Visit My Son Holy Land, a complex of ancient Hindu temples that date back to the 4th century, and have some free time to explore Da Nang.
  • Visit the Imperial Citadel and the tombs of former emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, and visit the Thuy Xuan incense village.
  • Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and take a day trip to the Mekong Delta, where you can explore the region's floating markets, rice paddies, and fruit orchards.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodations based on Twin/double room.
  • Private tour as mentioned as above itinerary.
  • Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and
  • transfers.
  • Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Internal Flights with 23 kg checked baggage & 7kg hand baggage
  • Service charge & Government tax.
  • Entrance fee & drinking water during tour
  • Mineral water is available as complementary (02 bottles per pax per day).
  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Early check in and late check out at hotel
  • International Flight to/from Vietnam
  • Mini bar
  • Personal expenses which are not showing in itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival | Start your trip to Vietnam

You will be met upon arrival at Hanoi airport and transferred to your hotel. Standard Check in at 2 pm.

Day 2: Hanoi fullday visiting (B)

Breakfast at a hotel.

Morning:

In the morning, take a half-day visit to 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, and 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:

The tour in Hanoi continues with 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.

 Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car from Hanoi to Sapa for about 4 hours. Arrive in Sapa in the afternoon, and you will check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour to the Cat Cat hill tribe villages, which are home to the Hmong 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.

Day 4:  Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B)

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 Lao Chai Village. In the afternoon, continue the trek through villages and terraced rice fields to the Ta Van Village, 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.

Day 5: Fansipan - Sapa – Hanoi  (B)

Today we move to the place where we will go up by cable car to conquer the top of Fansipan. On a nice day with clear weather, you will enjoy spectacular views over the valley and Mount Fansipan. After that, return to Hanoi overnight.

Day 6:  Hanoi - Halong bay - Overnight on the cruises (B,L,D) – Transfer no guide

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private car to 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 harbor. 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 or you can enjoy the view, relax in the jacuzzi, and 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.

Day 7:  Halong bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da nang – Hoi An (B,Br)

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 airport Pick up your luggage at the hotel and relax until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to fly to Da Nang Arrive in Da Nang, welcome by our driver, and transfer (no guide) to the hotel in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An – Cam Thanh Eco Water Coconut Village (B,L) – Group tour

09:00: Our guide pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfers you to Cam Thanh Fishing Village.

09:30: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, meet local fishermen and experience the daily life

10:00: Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, and have a brief introduction to the history there.

11:00: Join local fishermen on the river and enjoy the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basketboat race. Explore the now peaceful coconut waterways of a past war. Return fisherman's house and welcome drink. Enjoy Lunch.

13:00: Back to the hotel In the afternoon, you have free time to explore Hoi An old town.

Overnight in Hoi An.

 Day 9: Hoi An -  My Son  holly land – Da Nang (B)

In the morning, you will visit My Son Sanctuary – a remnant of a long-lost civilization that 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's half-day private tour is a perfect suggestion for you. Let’s see! In the afternoon, 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 Arrive in My Son, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place that was chosen, 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, 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 to 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 on this trip. In particular, an interesting and also highlight that attracts many people to this place is the splendid and flexible Shiva dance which tells you about the golden age of the Champa dynasty.

In the afternoon, our driver will transfer you from Hoi An Hotel to Da Nang Hotel. Overnight in Da Nang.

 Day 10: Da Nang beach (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to relax. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 11: Da Nang beach (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to relax. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 12: Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hue (B)

Morning, you’ll proceed to Ba Na Hills and ride a cable car up to the summit. Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you with a sense of unforeseeable discovery. Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na Visit and play games at the Fantasy Park - the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy). Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills. In the afternoon, you will be transfered to Hue. Overnight in Hue.

 Day 13: Hue cittadel – royal tombs – Thuy Xuan incense village (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then visit Imperial Citadel and Tu Cam Thanh, Ancient Capital Museum. Then, you will board a boat on the poetic Perfume River and Thien Mu Pagoda. You will have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. From there you can easily go to the  King Tu Duc Tomb and the King Minh Mang Tomb, then the Thuy Xuan incense village.

 Day 14: Hue – Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B) – Transfer no guide

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh - Arrival at Ho Chi Minh. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in HCM city.

Day 15: Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh halft-day city tour (B)

In the morning visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S. - Vietnam War must have been like. 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. Visit 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), one of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments especially when floodlit at night.

Day 16: Mekong Delta Excursion (B)

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 and watching a traditional folk song performance. Then back to Ho Chi Minh Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 17: Ho Chi Minh – Departure | End of your Vietnam travel itinerary

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the departure flight.

Durations

17 days 16 nights

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Deposit of 20% 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: METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED

The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank 

The bank branch: Hanoi Branch

The International Banking Account Number: 8888116868 

Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX

The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam

Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999

After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or e-mail.

+ Maximum 1 child can share the parent's existing bedding.

+ Children under 2 years old are free of charge for land services, only charge fee from airlines if have.

+ Children from 2-6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case

+ Children from 7-11 years old: 75% of adult price, or quote case by case

+ Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price

You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.

NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the packages tours services confirmation will be applied.

Cancellations will be charged as follow:

o    45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any. 

o   44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any. 

o    30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any. 

o   14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any. 

o   Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking. 

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.

Metta Voyage Co.,ltd is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.

Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Metta Voyage Co.,ltd will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months following your entry date to your travel destination. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa and all travel documents are valid for travel.

Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case. 

Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.

If you wish to speak to us, please call our Reservation Center at +84.989383572 and live chat during our business office hours.

Tour's Location

Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue - Ho Chi Minh

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
#Discount groupFrom adultTo adultValue
12 pax22 43.16%
23-4 pax34 53.15%
35-6 pax56 57.12%
47-9 pax79 56.45%
510-14 pax1014 59.05%

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