Hanoi

Upon arrival in our thousand years Capital – Hanoi City, our guide will welcome you at Noi Bai airport and then transfer you to your hotel in the city center. Relax some time to recover somewhat from jet-leg and for the refreshment.

Hoan Kiem

If time permits, take an orientation tour of Hanoi. You will know our legend/history about Hoan Kiem Lake (the lake of the Restored Sword), our architectural and our way of with small streets and its name (Old quarter).

Hanoi

6.00 – 6.30: Support to pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa.

Sapa

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop. 11.00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before heading to Sapa 13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait about 30 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel. • Welcome beverage and itinerary overview • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.

Cat Cat village

14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5kms and it lasts for 2 hours. 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.

Fansipan

7:30: Have breakfast at the hotel and check-out the hotel (your luggage will be kept in the hotel’s storage). 8.30: After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos). 12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town. 12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel.

Sapa

13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom. 14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi. 16.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops. 21.45-22.00: Arrive Hanoi.

Hạ Long Bay

The train arrives back to Hanoi around 5:30am, meet our guide at the train station for the transfer to a day use hotel for few hours relaxing and having breakfast. After breakfast, you will leave for Halong Bay, one of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Areas and the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape. There you will board your boat, a wooden junk built from the model of the old Vietnamese court vessels with sails, a wide transom and rectangular superstructure, that will take you first to the busy World Heritage area and then to some of the less well-known grottoes and caves. Weather permitting, you will be able to swim, fish, climb a hill for an overview of the Bay’s remarkable seascape, or venture into some of the sea level caves in a small sampan. All your meals will be provided on board, usually based on fresh seafood. Your overnight will be aboard.

Hạ Long Bay

Participate in Tai Chi o­n the top deck or simply watch the sunrise over the magnificent bay. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or juice before setting out to the near- by cave by row boat, etc. Return back to the boat, where breakfast is served, while sailing around the Bay.

Hanoi

Your cruise will end at noon and you will be met by your driver for the transfer back to Hanoi.

Hanoi

Check out hotel and get transferd to Noi Bai airport to flight Da Nang city . The flight takes 1 hours 20mins

Ngu Hanh Son

13:00-13:45 Pick up at hotels in Da Nang and depart the journey with first sightseeing Ngu Hanh Son mountain known as Marble mountain. Visiting the Non Nuoc Village at the foot of Marble Mountains. The village is famous for stone sculptures and handicrafts. Here you can admire many works of art made from stone and marble by the local artists. Up to mountain, you will keep your soul in the peaceful scenery at the temples here, and be jaw-dropping in front of the mysterious but equally impressive caves.

Bay Mau Coconut Forest

15:30 Continue heading to Coconut Forest in Cam Thanh, Hoi An. Visiting Coconut Forest first (about 5km from the southeast of the Hoi An Old Town) - the place is poetic with green pure water and eco-system of coconut trees in the forest. You will experience basket boat riding around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, local people’s life. While enjoying the basket boat ride, you will join some activities with boatman. Watching magical basket boat riding showed by boatman, experiencing an equally fun basket boat race and seeing how traditionally throwing fishing net, which will bring you a lot of wonderful experiences.

Hoi An

17:00 Move to Hoi An ancient town, a well-known walking town which is one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupation period. Visiting Hoi An, you will have chance to admire high cultural values, traditional customs, lifestyle and ancient culinary of Hoi An people. In the town, you will have a chance to have a flashback of a truly 16th century town of Viet Nam. We will walk around and visit the ancient houses, ancient assembly halls, bridges, temple. Specially, Hoi An town is very attractive with lanterns on streets in the evening, so you seem to put yourself into the ancient architecture and the shimmer of lanterns in the evening. Also you will have free to time to visit Hoi An night market. 19:00 having yummy local dishes for dinner meal at restaurant in Hoi An. 20:00-20:30 saying goodbye to Hoi An Town and our transport will get back Danang city. 21:00-21:30 Return to your hotel in Danang

Da Nang

In the morning 8:30 Embark on an exhilarating full-day excursion to the enchanting Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort known for its remarkable Golden Bridge and captivating French Village. - Take an early morning cable car ride, one of the world's longest and most impressive, ascending through lush greenery to reach the summit of Ba Na Hills. - Marvel at the iconic Golden Bridge, suspended delicately by colossal stone hands and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Capture stunning photos and relish the awe-inspiring architecture.

Golden Bridge

Golden Bridge is "Cau Vang" in Vietnamese. The yellow-hued bridge is supported by two gigantic hands just like the hands of God.

Sun World Ba Na Hills

12:00 Lunch time with buffet In the afternoon 13:30 Explore the whimsical French Village, a charming replica of a medieval French town nestled in the mountains. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire European-style architecture, and savor delightful French cuisine in this unexpected Vietnamese setting. - Engage in various attractions and entertainment options scattered throughout Ba Na Hills, including the Fantasy Park and Linh Ung Pagoda. - As the day unfolds, witness the spectacular landscapes from the hilltop, showcasing Da Nang's coastal beauty and the lush Vietnamese countryside. - 17:00 , Return to Da Nang in the evening, carrying with you the memories of a day filled with architectural wonders, cultural delights, and panoramic vistas. Night, Overnight in Da Nang, ready to continue your exploration of the vibrant Central Vietnam region.

Ho Chi Minh City

You will have breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the Da Nang airport to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Sai Gon, our driver will transport you to the hotel in the center of the city. Have free time on your own for relaxation after checking in at the hotel.

Cu Chi Tunnels

AFTERNOON : Start journey to visit cu chi tunnels haft daywhich is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War, Cu Chi tunnel tours. Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.

Ben Tre

Morning 8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel Get picked up from your accommodation in the city center to embark on a journey to the Mekong Delta, specifically Ben Tre City. Along the way, you will pass through picturesque rice paddy fields. 10:30 AM: Mekong River Long Boat Ride Embark on a long boat ride on the Mekong River, the homeland of coconuts. Gain insights into how the locals use coconuts not only for juice but also for manufacturing coconut candy and coconut oil.

Mekong Delta

11:30 AM: Explore Local Culture Discover the vibrant local culture of the South, observing the lively activities on waterways with cargo boats, fishing boats, various fish traps, and handicrafts in coconut villages. The boat will take you to a brick factory, where you can witness the manual brick-making process. The motorboat then continues to navigate through the refreshing coconut water canals. Stop to visit a coconut candy workshop – a specialty of Ben Tre. Witness the coconut candy-making process and savor freshly made candy while enjoying self-brewed honey tea. Listen to traditional folk music called "đờn ca tài tử," famous in the Mekong Delta. Experience rowing boat along the stunning coconut canal in Ben Tre. 2:00 PM: Lunch Time Enjoy a delicious local lunch amidst the serene and poetic landscape.

Mekong Delta

Afternoon 1:00 PM: Continue the Adventure 1. The motorboat continues to cruise through the intricate and peaceful canal network. Then, hop on a tuk-tuk/bicycle to explore Nhon Thanh village, interacting with locals, visiting a handwoven mat workshop, and tasting seasonal fruits. Visit a local coconut processing facility, observing the various manual stages from coconut husking to peeling and scraping. 2. Tuktok and Cycle through the picturesque Nhon Thanh – Thuan Dien village roads, passing by tranquil coconut gardens to experience the rural scenery. Experience a soothing rowing boat ride on Cai Tac canal. Relax and enjoy the fresh, cool air. 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Return Journey Take another boat ride back to the boat station and head back to the city. 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Arrival in Saigon Finish the day with a drop-off at your hotel in Saigon, concluding a day filled with authentic Mekong Delta experiences.

Ho Chi Minh City

Morning After breakfast, you are free until the transfer to the airport for a flight to return home. This is the end of your 18-day Vietnam tour. BestPrice Travel wishes you a wonderful time on your journey and hopes to see you again!