Overview:
Discovering Vietnam in a couple of week will enable you to visit the major places of interest of the country. With the harmonious combination of activities like sight-seeing, walking, cycling, cruising…and relaxing, this trip can maximize your possibility of exploring the beauty of nature, the diversification of cultures; experiencing the hospitability of the people as well as enjoying the delicious local cuisine. This holiday itinerary is especially favorable for those who want to travel to the most exciting sites of Vietnam in the fairly shortest period of time.
Short Itinerary:
Days 1-2: Arrive in Hanoi. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter then watch a traditional water puppet show. Explore the city's histotical, cultural attractions like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum and so on before catching night train to Laocai.
Days 3-5: Arrive in Sapa - the most stunning mountain town in North Vietnam, then take easy hikes to ethnic minority villages of the Black H’Mong, Red Dao and Giay. Explore the scenic beauty of Hoang Lien Mountains, Muong Hoa Valley covered by countless rice terraces. Enjoy the comfortable stay in eco-friendly bungalow at Topas Ecolodge and take the night train back to Hanoi in the evening of day 5.
Days 6-7: Transfer from Hanoi to Halong, get aboard on a Traditional Style Junk which cruises among thousands of limestone islands emerging from crystal water. Enjoy fresh seafood, visit amazing grottos and caves and swim at the pristine beach. Later on day 7 you have a drive to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Hue.
Day 8: Take a bicycle ride to visit Nam Giao esplanade, the Tomb of Tu Duc King and then get on boat for a cruise on poetic Perfume River. Continue on wheels to explore Thien Mu Pagoda, the historical Citadel before take a two-hour drive to Hoi An.
Days 9-10: Spend your free time in Hoi An to explore the historical and cultural values of this ancient town, enjoy the magnificent beauty of crystal sandy beach in Cua Dai, which is only few kilometres away from the town or join our other packages in the area before taking flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11: Visit Cu Chi Tunnels, the renowned area for guerrillas war. Further explore the city's historical and cultural attractions such as the Re-Unification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remain Museum and the like.
Days 12-13: Explore Mekong Delta, the biggest "rice basket" area of Vietnam, by a motored-boat cruising on the mighty Mekong River. Observe the vivid life at Cai Be and Cai Rang floating markets, a characteristic style of trading in Mekong Delta area. Take gentle bicycle ride on village road on An Binh Island. Enjoy the scenic beauty of fruitful orchards, enormous rice fields and evergreen canals. Experience local cultures and traditional careers like making coconut candy, rice paste, rice pancake and so on. Then take a transfer back to Saigon.
Day 14: Spend your leisure in the city then have a transfer to the airport for your onward travel.
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Trip Info.
Hanoi
Hanoi City Tour
Sapa
Trekking in Sapa
Topas Ecolodge
Halong Bay
Cruising in Halong Bay
Hue
Cycling in Hue
Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City tour
Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta
Cruising on Mekong RiverTrip code: V14D
Trip kind: Private
Duration: 14 days 13 nights
Days of operation: Everyday
Prices (US$ per person)
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SOLO |
GROUP OF.. |
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2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4 Pax |
5 Pax+ |
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2228 |
1566 |
1374 |
1244 |
1173 |
* Single supplement: 282 US$/ room
* Prices valid within 31 December 2011
Trip price includes:
- English/French Speaking Guide during airport/station transfer and on excursions only
- Accommodation based on twin sharing rooms in indicated hotels
- All indicated transportation
- All indicated meals (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- Chartered Tradional wooded style junk for overnight and cruising in Halong Bay
- Return train ticket to/from Hanoi (soft sleeper in 4-berth AC cabin)
- Indicated domestic flight tickets
- Entrance fees
Trip price excludes:
- Insurance
- Pre and post trip accommodation
- Private expenses
- Drinks and Beverage
- All other services not mentioned as inclusive
