The Great Outdoor Adventure 14 days

+ 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: Arrive in Hanoi (D)

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/D)

Day 3: Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)

Day 4: Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)

Day 5: Cuc Phuong - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Day 6: Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Day 8: Hanoi - Hoi An (B/D)

Day 9: Hoi An (B/L)

Day 10: Hoi An (B)

Day 11: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

Day 13: Mekong Delta Day trip (B/L/)

Day 14: Departure (B)

Detailed Itinerary

THE GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 14 DAYS

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi (D)

Warmly welcome on arrival in Hanoi airport. Pick up and transfer to hotel. You then have free time until transfer out for dinner at one of Hanoi’s fine restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/D)

Enjoy a morning cyclo tour of Hanoi, exploring the fascinating Old Quarter and French colonial district. Free afternoon to explore and then you meet your guide again in the evening a water puppet performance followed by a dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)

You set off early have a 3-5 hrs drive to Cuc Phuong National Park, home to an amazing variety of wildlife. Upon arrival you visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center and stay overnight in bungalow accommodations inside the forest. There is an optional 'night spotting' tour (depending on weather conditions) into the primary forest to find the more elusive mammal species, including the Black Giant Squirrel. Transfer to your resort for check-in. Dinner and overnight in Cuc Phuong Park area.

Day 4: Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)

After breakfast you set off into the center of the forest where you commence a half-day trek through lush rainforest and to caves once inhabited by prehistoric humans. In the afternoon you have free time. Dinner and overnight in Cuc Phuong Park area.

Day 5: Cuc Phuong - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Today you leave Cuc Phuong National Park for Ha Long Bay. After a 5-hour drive through lush green rice paddies you are welcome on the traditional junk boat. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch, before exploring some of the many ancient, limestone caves. There will be time for some swimming and kayaking. After dinner the kids can enjoy a spot of night fishing. Overnight on board.

Day 6: Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

A full day of cruising Ha Long bay, visiting Dau Nguoi island, Con Rua island, Luon cave (hollow cave), Bai Tu Long Beach and Ba Ham lake. In the afternoon head to Cat Ba Beach where we anchor for the night. Overnight on board.

Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Following breakfast you cruise around Bai Tu Long bay before transferring back to Hanoi for a free evening. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An (B/D)

Early morning flight to Da Nang. Pick up and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Free. At leisure. Afternoon you enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tam Ky House and the Japanese Bridge. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An (B/L)

Enjoy a morning at the beach - with plenty of water sports to keep the kids busy. Experience local seafood for lunch overlooking the white sandy beaches. After lunch you take a short boat trip to a nearby island to visit some handicraft villages. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An (B)

Free day in Hoi An to explore the town, enjoy water sports, visit the tailors or simply relax. Vietnamese cooking lessons can be arranged upon request and tour of the morning markets. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)

In the morning you will fly to Ho Chi Minh City and settle into the hotel. After lunch you have a private tour the maze of streets and experience the hustle and bustle of Chinatown, ancient pagodas, mosques and cathedrals and War Museum. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

This morning you take a half day trip to Cu Chi tunnels and explore the complex maze of tunnels built during the American -Vietnam War. The afternoon is free or you can arrange a trip upon request to the Water Park, History Museum or the magical and whimsical Dam Sen Park. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 13: Mekong Delta Day trip (B/L)

Starting in the morning, you will drive to My Tho, boat through the lush green vegetation of the canals to an orchard where we are treated to a delicious lunch. After lunch you are back to Vinh Long Town where a van will pick us up for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City at around 6:30 pm. Overnight in HCMC.

 Day 14: Departure (B)

Free time for your final day in Ho Chi Minh before your departure flight home.

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).