Welcome to Vietnam!

At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then travel to the hotel for check-in & relaxing.

Free time to walk around Ho Chi Minh´s street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Note: English-speaking guide. Private transportation.

Breakfast in the hotel

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19 th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. 

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Breakfast in the hotel

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Return to Ho Chi Minh

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Breakfast at the hotel

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide in Hanoi. Private transportation.

Breakfast in the hotel then check out.

Start your day with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Located on a small island near the southeastern shore of West Lake, this 1,400-year-old pagoda is a serene retreat from the bustling city. Admire the historic architecture, including the eleven-story red pagoda, and enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounding the temple.

Next, we'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you'll learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam's revolutionary leader. Observe the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside and take a stroll through the serene gardens to see the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House. Don't miss the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built to resemble a lotus blossom.

Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. This is a perfect opportunity to taste the flavors of Hanoi and recharge for the afternoon's activities.

In the afternoon, we'll drive to Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century 

Then, transfer to a 2-star transit hotel for you to rest before transfer to the train station.

At night, transfer to the train station in a shared 4-bed cabin.

Overnight on the train.

Notes: 

We will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays. 

English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Train in shared 4-bed cabin.

Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.

Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower.

First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people.

Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way.

Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.

Overnight in Sapa. 

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

Breakfast in the hotel

Today, we take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.

Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a jeep to return to Sapa.

Transfer back to Hanoi by shared car around 2:30 p.m.

Arrive in Hanoi, check in to your hotel, and rest.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide. Group tour.

After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.

Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.

You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.

In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.

Overnight on board.

Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.

6:00 AM: We start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon. We visit the bay according to the cruise itinerary.

9:30 AM: We check out.

Brunch is served at the restaurant

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship and transfer back to Tuan Chau Port. Relax and wait for your luggage.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port. Return toyour hotel in Hanoi by shared limousine.

Free time on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Note: English-speaking guide on board. Shared transportation.

Breakfast at hotel. 

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

End of services!

Note: Private transportation