Highlight: Vietnam 11 days Adventure with Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong overnight – Hoi An with Cham Island plus Hoi An city – Ho Chi Minh explore Ho Chi Minh city,Cai Be Floating Market and Tan Phong Island.
11 days included: Accommodation, cruise, night train , Domestic flight and Meals.
Day 1: Our driver will pick you up at airport and transfer to Viet View hotel – Overnight at Viet View Hotel ( No Meal)
Day 2: After having breakfast, you will join Hoa Lu Tam Coc ( B/L)- Overnight in Hanoi.
7:50 – 8:40: Our modern bus and guide pick up at your address then depart for Ninh Binh province.
08:00 – 11:40: Start to Hoa Lu, have a short break to stretch your legs
Arrival at Hoa Lu- Ancient capital in 10th Century.
Visiting the temples of two King Dinh and King Le
11:40 – 16:00: Arrival Tam Coc wharf around lunch time. Great lunch at Local restaurant overlooking Ngo Dong river, you will have chance to enjoy the specialty of Ninh Binh delicious goat meat and elderberry.
Board sapam boats rowed by locals. Going along Ngo Dong River, you will see the wonderful scenery of karst hills, villages and rice field. Passing through the three caves Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba.
Back to Tam Coc wharf to chill out.
Take a cycling tour from Tam Coc to Bich Dong along country rivers and paddy fields ( optional)
18:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Our tour guide say goodbye to you at your address.
Hoa Lu Tam Coc One Day Tour is finished.
What to bring:
– Sun glasses, Sun cream
– Camera and film
– Pair of Shoes and short trousers for biking around country road.
Day 3: Check out Hanoi hotel and join Halong Overnight with Vspirit cruise ( B/L/D)
After having Breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up at hotel and start for Halong tour.
Experience Halong Bay, on a V’Spirit Classic Cruise, one of the best mid-range cruises available. You will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about its history and local people…
| 08h00 – 08h30 | Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to Halong Bay. |
| 12h30 – 13h00 | Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. |
| 13h30 – 14h30 | Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. |
| 14h30 – 15h30 | Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. |
| 15h30 – 16h30 | Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area. |
| 16h30 – 17h30 | Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way. |
| 17h30 – 19h00 | Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set. |
| 19h00 | Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.Overnight on board. |
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L)
| 06h30 – 07h30 | Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt. |
| 07h30 – 08h30 | Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay. |
| 08h30 – 09h30 | Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. |
| 09h30 | Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin. |
| 09h30 – 10h30 | Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. |
| 10h30 – 11h30 | While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. |
| 10h30 – 11h30 | Disembark V’Spirit Classic. |
| 12h30 – 13h00 | Transfer back to Hanoi.Trip finishes at around 17h00. |
Inclusions
- Round trip transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and back to Hanoi
- Welcome Drinks
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Deluxe Cabins and A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
- Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (B, L, D)
- Kayaking
- Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Exclusions
- Airfares, Car Transfers
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
Notes
- Times of activities may vary slightly. Itinerary and Program subject to change when necessary or bad weather condition
- Advanced reservation is required with full passenger details, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Visa Expiry Date etc.
- A valid passport is required upon check-in on board…
- What to bring: Swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellents
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
Day 5: Check out Hanoi hotel and join night train from Hanoi to Da Nang at 19:30 pm.( B)
Day 6: Arrival Da nang ,transfer to Hoi An – Free and relax (No Meal).-Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7: After having Breakfast, you will join Cham Island tour half day trip ( B)- Overnight in Hoi An.
Cham islands are 15km from Cua Dai. There are seven islands altogether named according to their shape or characteristics. They are called Lao ( pear ), Dai ( long ), La ( leaf), Kho ( dry ),Tai ( ear ),Mo ( tomb ) and Nom ( East Wind ).They have good climate, cool the year round, trees and animals as well as marine life are plentiful here. On the island, there are precious bird nests while under the water, the coral is marvelous. There are also scenic spots around the island, such as Suoi Tinh ( Love stream), Suoi Ong ( Sir’s stream ), Hon Chong ( Piled up rocks ),Hang Ba ( The lady’s cave ). the island isalso surrounded by very nice beaches with clean white sand and transparent, cool water.
8:00 :local tour guide pick up you at the hotel’s lobby, you will be transferred to Cua Dai harbor to register with the Border Police before heading to the islands.when Arriving in the island, your guide will take you to the showroom where the history, map, objects are displayed. visiting Au Thuyen where the local boats are hidden in big storms, walking along the rice field to the over-100-years-old temple of Hai Tang.
9:50 –11:00 : back to the boat for snorkeling for half an hour at Xep beach. Here you can swim, see the forest of nice coral under the sea, then go to Bai Bac beach for lunch and relax.
14:00 :back to Cua Dai estuary where out vehicle will take you back to Hoi An.
Day 8: After having Breakfast, you will join Hoi An city half day ( B)- Overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is an ancient town located in the lower section of Thu Bon River, Quang Nam Province, about 30 kilometers south of Danang city. Hoi An was a bustling international trading port,a meeting place of the trading ships of Japan, China and the West during the 17th and 18th centuries. Before this period, there was here also traces of Champa port which was known as a site on Silk Road along the sea. Hoi An ancient town today is a special example of a traditional port city in Southeast Asia which has been well preserved. Most houses here are of traditional architecture dating from the 17th to the 19th century, and are along the narrow main streets. Hoi An is also a land mark recorded much of the mixture of acculturation. The architecture of the city reflects the influence of chinese, japanese, portuguese, french and british traders. Hoi An still maintained an intangible cultural diversity and richness. Hoi An is considered as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle.With outstanding value,in the end of 1999, UNESCO has recognized the ancient town of Hoi An as a world cultural heritage.
You will be collected at your hotel lobby and transferred to the meeting point at Hoi An Travel (Add: 10 Tran Hung Dao Street – Hoi An city). Walk to the ancient city, visit the Kwan Temple, Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and Historic & Cultural museum in Hoi An. Then you have a traditional music performance & visit Hoi An’s handicraft workshop before coming back to the hotel. Tour ends.
- Transportation: A/c bus
- Departure time: 08:00 am & 14:00 pm
- Duration: 02 – > 03 hours
- Activities: Visit the ancient city
Day 9: Check out Hoi An hotel. On this day, you will take domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh ( Sai gon) ( B)- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 10: After having Breakfast, you will join Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be Floating Market – Tan Phong Island ( B/L) – Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
6.30 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city. Depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Express Highway, stopping to take photos in Tan An town overlooking the picturesque flat rice fields.
9.30 AM: On arrival in Cai Be, set off by motor boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and watch the locals trading fruit and many other commodities on board their vessels. Visit a small family business to see how coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn are made. Then wander into the small villages to visit the orchard and fruit plantation, accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music.
11.30 AM: Keep cruising to a series of small canals to experience the charms of the Upper Mekong Delta. Arrive in Tan Phong island, join to a cooking class. Enjoy your cooking experience and learn how to prepare special Vietnamese dishes. Food cooked by yourself and fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Relax on the hammocks to get back your energy.
14.00 PM: Cycle around the village path with fruit orchards and bonsai garden. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong delta.
15:00 PM: Take a boat ride back to Cai Be, meet the car/van for the trip back to Hochiminh city.
Day 11: Depart – Trip ends (B)
Package included:
+ 10 nights’ accommodation included 8 nights in hotel, 1 night on the train, 1 night on Halong cruise: Viet View Hote in Hanoi hotel, Kiman Hotel in Hoi An, Elios Saigon Hotel in Ho chi minh
+ Flight ticket Danang to Ho Chi Minh city (Vietnam airlines with 20 Kg check and 7 Kg hand carry
+ Train ticket Hanoi to Da Nang (soft sleeper, air-con with deluxe 4 berth cabin)
+ Airport transfer private car in Hanoi, Danang and HCMC
+ Train station transfer in Hanoi and Da Nang
+ Hoa Lu Tam Coc as itinerary
+ Halong bay 2 days 1 night on Alova Cruises
+ Cham Island tour in Hoi An
+ Guided Tour to Hoi An city.
+ Guided tour to HoChi Minh – Cai Be Floating Market – Tan Phong Island
+ Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
+ Tax and service charge
Package Excluded:
Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages
NOTES
+ Itinerary can be changed upon the uncontrolled weather conditions
+ Need to bring with your passport during the trip.
Booking: Vietnam Highlight 11 days from North – Central – South @1769