Exotic Vietnam in 3 weeks
• Tour duration: 21 Days 20 Nights
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Ho Chi Minh
• Tour price: US$ 3091
+ Private tour with English speaking guide
+ You choose the date of departure
+ Starting from Hanoi & end in HCMC or vice versa
Outlined Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi, welcome dinner (D)
Day 2: Hanoi Countryside (B/L)
Day 3: Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Laocai/Sapa (B/L)
Day 4: Lao Chai - Topas Eco - Lodge Sapa (B/L/D)
Day 5: Biking to Lech Dao village - Topas Ecolodge (B/L/D)
Day 6: Topas Ecolodge - Hill tribe market - Lao Cai (B/L/D)
Day 7: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
Day 8: Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba National Park trekking (B/L/D)
Day 9: Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Ninh Binh (B/L)
Day 10: Ninh Binh - Mai Chau valley (B/L/D)
Day 11: Mai Chau - Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
Day 12: Hue Imperial City tour (B/D)
Day 13: Ancient Phuoc Tich village & Thanh Toan village (B/L)
Day 14: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L)
Day 15: Farming & Fishing life in Hoi An Ancient town (B/L)
Day 16: Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham Island Discovery (B/L)
Day 17: Da Nang - Da Lat (B/L)
Day 18: Da Lat - Nam Cat Tien National Park (B/L)
Day 19: Nam Cat Tien - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Day 20: The National Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio (B/L)
Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B,-)
EXOTIC VIETNAM IN 3 WEEKS
Hanoi - Sapa Topas
Ecolodge - Bai Tu Long Bay - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Thai Binh - Ninh
Binh - Hue Pilgrimage Village - Hoi An - Dalat - Nam Cat Tien - HCM City
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi, welcome dinner (D)
Upon
arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by our
guide and transferred to your hotel. You will have a welcome dinner, followed
by a traditional water puppet performance before an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi Countryside (B/L)
You will
be picked up at 09:00 at your hotel lobby and then driven about 65 km from
Hanoi to visit Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay Province. Duong Lam is a
purely agricultural village of the Northern Red River Delta. On arrival, you
will take a walk on the village path to visit Mong Phu Temple (which is
dedicated to national heroes), King Ngo Quyen Temple and King Phung Hung
Temple.
You will
enjoy lunch in an ancient house and also join the local people in producing
local specialties such as soft green-lentil cake and rice cake filled with
brown onion (depending on the season of the year). You will continue on
and visit Mia Pagoda (built in the 15th century and home to 287 statues of all
sizes) before transferring back to your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi City Tour - Night train to Laocai/Sapa (B/L)
Hanoi is
Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. You will have a full day to visit
Hanoi’s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his
House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of
Literature and the Ethnology Museum. You will explore the fascinating Old
Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops, selling silk clothing, lacquer
ware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial
objects and more. Then, enjoy people watching in one of the city’s many
stylish cafes. Your adventure trip to Sapa will then begin with an
overnight train trip from Vietnam's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai.
Day 4: Lao Cai - Topas Eco - Lodge Sapa (B/L/D)
The train
will arrive at Lao Cai Station early in the morning and your car will pick you
up and transfer you to Sapa, where you will enjoy breakfast at a local
restaurant. At 09:00 you will be transferred uphill to Heaven’s Gate
(Tram Ton Pass), the highest pass in Vietnam. From here, you will have a
bird’s-eye view of the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley, where you will have the
opportunity to take a cycling trip. After leaving Sapa town by bike, you
will follow a dirt road to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.
From Lao
Chai, the road will take you to a village inhabited by the Giay tribe. You will
stop in a local house where you will enjoy lunch and then have time to explore
the village. After lunch, you will continue your ride along the valley and
arrive at Topas Ecolodge in the mid afternoon. You will check in to your
bungalow for an overnight stay and enjoy the view over the valley and the
surrounding mountains.
Day 5: Biking to Lech Dao village - Topas Ecolodge (B/L/D)
After
breakfast, you will start the cycling trip by following the main road for three
kilometers to reach Lech Village, home to the Red Dao minority people.
Here, you will leave your bikes and take a short walk on a dirt road to visit a
traditional Red Dao family and witness a way of life that has not changed for
generations. Next, you will take a further ride to the new Lech village, where
you will take a longer break to learn how the women in their doorways make
their famous embroidery works. You will head back to the lodge for lunch
and have the afternoon free before dinner and an overnight stay at Topas
Ecolodge.
Day 6: Topas Ecolodge - Hill tribe market - Lao Cai (B/L/D)
Following
breakfast, you will take a drive on a scenic road to a local ethnic minority
market. Local farm produce, Tho cam (indigo clothes) dogs, cats, pigs,
horses and more are on sale here. This where young men and girls come from many
of the surrounding villages in order to meet, and it is a golden opportunity
for photographers, as the diverse people and colors on display are truly
magnificent. After lunch, you will transfer to Lao Cai Train Station for
the overnight train back to Hanoi.
Day 7: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)
You will
arrive in Hanoi at around 05:00 and be picked up and transferred to a
restaurant for breakfast and morning coffee. You will leave Hanoi by private
vehicle at 08:30 and arrive at the jetty around 12:00. You will board the
boat, check in, and have a welcome drink and a cruise briefing. After lunch,
you will go cruising in magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring the fascinating
rock formations. You will enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water and
later explore secluded Thien Canh Son Cave. You’ll next take a short
cruise to Hon Co Island, where you can relax on a white sandy beach, swim or
kayak. Then, its back to the junk for relaxation, before dinner and an
overnight stay on board.
Day 8: Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba National Park trekking (B/L/D)
You will
start off with an early breakfast in the open air, then at 08:30 you will leave
to visit Vung Vieng fishing village in a rustic row boat. You will meet
the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms. You
will board a different boat and head to Cat Ba Island, where a bus will take
you to visit Cat Ba National Park, home to 32 types of animals and about 2,000
species of flora. You will have lunch and check in before having leisure time
to explore the beaches or local markets before an overnight stay on the island.
Day 9: Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Ninh Binh (B/L)
Breakfast
will be served at the hotel before check out and departure to Hai Phong City by
high speed boat. On your arrival in Hai Phong, your guide and driver will take
you to visit some of its most beautiful historic sites, such as Du Hang Pagoda
and Hang Kenh Pagoda. Lunch will be served before an afternoon drive to Ninh
Binh Province, stop to visit Keo Pagoda on the way when passing by Thai Binh
Province. After that, you will head to Ninh Binh Town for check in, dinner and
an overnight stay.
Day 10: Ninh Binh - Mai Chau valley (B/L/D)
After
breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to the Tam Coc Caves, which you will
explore while rowing in a sampan. Next, you will drive to visit the Dinh
Le Temples and Bai Dinh Pagoda before leaving for Mai Chau with lunch served en
route. You will enjoy your home stay with a local family, dinner, traditional
wine and a performance of the traditional dancing of the White Thai people.
Day 11: Mai Chau - Hanoi - Hue (B/L)
Following
breakfast, you will begin a leisurely trek through the beautiful valley, going
from one village to another and having a chance to get in touch with local
villagers going about their daily business tilling the fields, logging or
herding buffalo. You will then drive back to Hanoi airport for your
short flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be transferred
to your hotel and have free time before an overnight stay in Hue.
Day 12: Hue Imperial City tour (B/D)
At 08:30,
you will be greeted at the hotel by a driver and guide who will take you to
board the Dragon Boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River. Being
the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with historic tombs of emperors past,
and a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be on the itinerary for today.
The
charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. You
will enjoy a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area before
heading to Thien Mu Pagoda, which is considered the symbol of Hue, and of
Buddhism in Vietnam. From here, you will go by car to visit King Minh
Mang's Tomb and King Tu Duc's Tomb. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
before continuing to visit Hue Citadel and Dong Ba Market. Tonight, you will
have a chance to enjoy a Hue royal style dinner at a local restaurant before an
overnight stay in Hue.
Day 13: Ancient Phuoc Tich village & Thanh Toan village (B/L)
This trip
introduces you to the lush countryside, rice fields, and farmers’ life, which
has dominated Hue's culture for centuries. You will visit the ancient
village of Phuoc Tich, a national cultural heritage site on the banks of the O
Lau River, 40 kilometers to the north of Hue. The ancient village is
well-known for its traditional pottery crafts and ancient houses and temples that
have been preserved for 500 years in the traditional style that makes them
invaluable. From Phuoc Tich Village, you will drive to the arched Thanh
Toan Bridge, built 200 years ago over the Nhu Y River, which flows around Thanh
Toan Village, about ten kilometers from Hue. You can visit a local market and a
small village museum before visiting Phu Cam Conical Hat Village, where you can
buy typical souvenirs prior to an overnight stay in Hue.
Day 14: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L)
You will
go to Hoi An over the Hai Van Pass. You will stop in Da Nang for a visit to
Cham Museum and handicraft villages at the foot of the Marble Mountain before
arriving in the charming river town. You will enjoy a half-day walking tour
through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter, visiting Chua Ong
Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 year old Tam Ky ancestral house,
and the Japanese Bridge. You will stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 15: Farming & Fishing life in Hoi An Ancient town (B/L)
Your
Farming & Fishing Life Tour will provide you with close up and intimate
exposure to both the local farming and fishing communities. Accompanied by your
tour guide, you will start the day with a leisurely cycling tour along country
roads, witnessing local Vietnamese rural life first hand, and discovering all
manner of photo opportunities. Later, you will board our Hoi An Eco Tour
boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen and enjoy the
hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. You will also experience paddling
the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat while exploring coconut palm flanked
waterways.
Day 16: Hoi An - Cu Lao Cham Island Discovery (B/L)
You will
be picked up at your hotel and then transfer to Cua Dai harbor for a 08:00
departure for a 1 1/4 hour cruise. A complimentary drink will be served as you
board, and be sure to bring along your camera to capture the spectacular
monument views while cruising to Cham Island. You will arrive at Lang
Village and the tour guide will help you understand more about Cham Island’s
history. You will visit the Marine Protected Area, the boat
shelter, Hai Tang Pagoda, a traditional fishing village and a local market, and
then trek for 20 minutes to Chong Village. The way there is a long
winding road with an amazing view of the sea, and you sometimes can see wild
monkeys on the way if you are lucky enough. You can then go swimming,
snorkeling and have a seafood lunch. You will go back to the boat at 14:00 and
cruise back to Cua Dai and your hotel.
Day 17: Da Nang - Da Lat (B/L)
In the
early morning, you will take a short domestic flight from Da Nang to Da Lat at
06:10, arriving at 07:20. Upon arrival at Da Lat, you will leave for a tour of
Da Lat and the surrounding areas, including a visit to Bao Dai Palace. You will
also visit the rather bizarre (and very aptly named) “Crazy House”, a brightly
painted concrete house, which winds itself around trees, mimicking their shapes
and which now functions as a guesthouse. Next, you will visit Truc Lam Thien
Vien and Pagoda. This afternoon, for those interested, you can take the short
train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village of Tri Mat. In the
evening, you will enjoy fine cuisine at a local restaurant before an overnight
stay in Da Lat.
Day 18: Da Lat - Nam Cat Tien National Park (B/L)
After
breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and set off for the 4 hour
drive south to Nam Cat Tien National Park. The Park was established in 1998 and
is actually comprised of two separate areas, Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc, which
are linked by the Dong Nai River. Together they cover around 185,000 acres of
evergreen rainforest which is home to an amazing array of flora and fauna.
Arriving at around 12:00, you will enter the park and the staff of the Forest
Floor Lodge will welcome you and take you to the resort via electric car. After
check in, you will have lunch at the restaurant in the lodge, which faces the
river and jungle. There will be a walking tour into the jungle to discover the
plant and animal life. Next, you will have free time to explore on your
own, go biking or just relax. After dinner, you will have a private jeep take
you for an hour of animal watching before returning for an overnight stay at
the lodge.
Day 19: Nam Cat Tien - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
Rising
early to the sounds of the forest, you will have breakfast before meeting your
driver at 07:30. You will leave for a trip to Bau Sau (or “Crocodile
Lake”). The jeep takes you 20 minutes (10km) from the lodge to the
trekking point, where you will start a 1 hour trek for about 5 km. Bau
Sau is a beautiful lake surrounded by the jungle and home to many crocodiles.
You will board your boat and paddle around the lake for an hour. You’ll have
the chance to see birds, crocodiles and wild lotus before heading back to the
lodge for lunch. At 14:00, you will commence your return journey to Ho Chi Minh
City, where you will arrive at 18:00 and have free time before an overnight
stay in HCMC.
Day 20: The National Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio (B/L)
This is a
new and exotic day tour for HCMC based travelers. You will discover the
National Biosphere Reserve of Can Gio and be among nature and wild life.
Located 120km from Ho Chi Minh City, the trip takes about 3 hours by car. You
can visit Monkey Island, situated in Can Gio Mangrove Forest, which UNESCO has
recognized as International Biosphere Reserve on January 21st, 2000.
You can also visit Can Gio Museum, where research is done on
archaeological relics, as well as the flora and fauna system. You
can also visit Rung Sac Guerilla Base by canoe, and see crocodiles and monkeys.
There is a wide array of wildlife, including, wild cats, otters, pythons, deer,
foxes and large groups of wild monkeys, who are very playful and love
interacting with humans. Lastly, there is the Purebred Crocodile Reserve Park,
home to more than 80 crocs. You will return to HCMC for an overnight
stay.
Day 21: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
(B,-)
There is no activity planned for today so you are free to enjoy your free time and go souvenir shopping and relax until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Cam on va chao tam biet!
Hanoi Hotel De L'Opera Ha noi ROH
Hotels
List or in the same category |
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Cities |
Hotels
List |
Room
Type |
Deluxe
Category / 4- 5 star hotel |
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Hanoi |
Hotel De L'Opera Ha noi |
ROH |
Train to Sapa |
Livitrans Train |
Shared in 4- berth cabin |
Sapa |
Topas Eco-Lodge Sapa |
Deluxe Bungalow |
Ha Long Bay |
Indochina Junk |
Lagoon Explorer Cabin |
Cat Ba Islands |
Sunrise Resort Cat Ba Island |
ROH |
Ninh Binh |
Emeralda Resort |
Superior |
Hue |
Pilgrimage Village Resort |
Villa Deluxe |
Hoi An |
Hoian Beach Resort |
Deluxe Garden View |
Da Lat |
Blue Moon Hotel |
Deluxe |
Nam Cat Tien |
Forest Floor Lodge |
Traditional |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Liberty Central Hotel |
Deluxe |
Special note:
List of
hotels is recommended by New Vision Tour. Please feel free to advise hotels you
prefer in each category or combine hotels category at your wish (tour price
will be changed accordingly).
Group
size |
Valid from 01 May until 31 Dec |
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1 |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
10-14 |
Sgl Sup
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Deluxe |
6,648 |
3,983 |
3,645 |
3,232 |
3,152 |
3,091 |
1,286 |
+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
+ All private transportation with guide
+ Accommodation shared in Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
+ All in-tour flights as per itinerary
+ Experienced English speaking guide
+ Ha Long Bay cruise program with in-house guide on board
+ Train ticket Hanoi-Lao Cai-Hanoi, shared in 4-berth cabin
+ Private boat trip
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
+ All sightseeing tickets
+ Tissues and water on coach
+ Visa on arrival pre-approved letter
+ Services charges and government tax
+ Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
+ No extra charge after services confirmation
+ 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
+ International flights & departure taxes
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverages
+ Peak season surcharge (if any)
+ Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas or New Year’s (if any)
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$45 & 2 passport photos per person)
+ Other services not mentioned above