Stretching over 3,200 kilometers in length with countless mountains, rivers, forests, and beaches, Vietnam is one of Asia’s most diverse and fascinating countries. Introducing you to the country’s three main regions, this 20-day journey starts with the vibrancy of the south, continues to the historic charm of the central provinces before concluding with the beauty and the natural splendor and majesty of the north. Enjoy the best that Vietnam has to offer as the experts at Charms of Indochina take you through the highlights of this dynamic country.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Arrival

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnel – City tour

Day 3: Mekong Delta (local homestay)

Day 4: Vinh Long – Can Tho

Day 5: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh – Da Lat

Day 7: Da Lat – Nha Trang

Day 8: Nha Trang

Day 9: Nha Trang – Hoi An

Day 10: Hoi An

Day 11: Hoi An – Hue

Day 12: Hue

Day 13: Hue - Hanoi

Day 14: Hanoi City tour

Day 15: Hanoi – Ha Long

Day 16: Halong Bay – Disembark – Ha Noi – Lao Cai / Evening Train

Day 17: Lao Cai - Sapa

Day 18: Sapa – Lao Cai / Evening Train  

Day 19: Lao Cai – Hanoi

Day 20: Hanoi - Departure

Tour price valid until 30th September 2012

Children policy:

Under 2 years old: Free of Charge
From 2 – under 5 years old: 50%
From 5 – under 12 years old: 75%
Above 12 years old: Charged as adult

Tour includes:

* English speaking guide/s in different parts of Vietnam.(Other languages upon request)
* All accommodation on twin share basis.
* All meals as indicated in the itinerary
* All transfers and transport in A/C car, bus or van.
* Private Boat trips in Mekong Delta, Nha Trang and Hue.
* Snorkeling in Nha Trang.
* En-suite twin shared Cabin Bhaya Cruises in Halong Bay.
* Soft sleeper berths in air-conditioned cabin on train from Hanoi to Sapa and vice versa.
* Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
* Domestic flights: NHA TRANG – DANANG; HUE – HANOI.
* Domestic departure tax inside Vietnam

Tour excludes:

Airfares and taxes in international flight to Vietnam & out of Vietnam.
Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Visa and visa fee to Vietnam
Excess Baggage Charges
Single Room Supplement
Entrance fees and permits during free time
Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills
Tips and gratuities
Others not mentioned

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Day 1 : Arrive HCM
Arrival to Tan Son Nhat International airport. Local guide and driver will meet and picked up. Transferred and check in Hotel.

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnel + City tour (Breakfast )

Leaving Saigon we drive thought pleasant countryside before arriving at Cu Chi. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank aaswell as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. Then we drive back to Ho Chi Minh City arriving at approximately 1pm.

Afternoon: City tour with Former Presidental Palace , War Museum, French Old Quarter as Notre Dame Catheral, Post Office, Opera House, City Hall…

Day 3: Mekong Delta /Local home stay in Vinh Long (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel then check out of your Hotel. Stop at CAI BE floating market ( ensure you leave early not to miss out) with local daily life of people, visiting local factory to see pop corn, pop rices, rice paper, coconut candy … Lunch at Bonsai garden. Travelling by various boats in and around Vinh Long province we stop at a local home. This will include local plantations and explore the islands on feet or on bicycles.

Day 4: Vinh Long -Can Tho (Breakfast)

Have breakfast with the locals, and then later that morning, we take a sampan ride to LONG HO Island to view some local cottage industries, with local people creating: tofu, rice milk factory, roof-top palm leaf,.
We then continue deeper into the Mekong Delta and head towards to CAN THO one of the largest river port City in the Mekong Delta.

Day 5: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast)

Wake up early to not miss out on the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta named CAI RANG were hundreds of boats trading on whole sale scale every day.
Your Vehicle will then pick you up and head back to Ho Chi Minh.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Dalat (Breakfast)

Drive about 300k up to Highland, about 1500m with sea level, a famous Honey Moon City of VN.. On the way we can see a lot of rubber trees, floating houses, pine trees,flower. Stop on way to see Water fall, Bao Dai (The last King of Nguyen Dynasty) Summer Palace. Walk around the Dalat market .

Day 7: Dalat – Nha Trang (Breakfast)

We drive about 250 Km on this day from the moutain then go out to the beach, stop on way to see Polong GiaRai Champa Tower.

Day 8: Nha Trang (Breakfast / Lunch)

Take a boat trip (Private boat) for snorkelling and swim then go to fishing market for lunch and see daily life of local people here.

Day 9: Nha Trang – Hoi An (Breakfast)

Take a flight to HOI AN by VN Airline from NHA - DAD then drive about 30Km to Hoi An. Check-in hotel, relax and shopping with thousand of tailor shops here.

Day 10: Hoi An (Breakfast)

Walking city tour with: Japanes Cover Bridge, Chinese Phuoc Kien Temple, Hoi An museum and Oldest house in Hoi An with Chinese- Japanese style.

Day 11: Hoi An – Hue (Breakfast / Lunch)

Drive about 140 Km and stop on way to see Marble Moutain, Champa Museum and drive up to the beautiful pass Hai Van. Stop at the Lang Co Beach for lunch and swim, arrive in Hue. Check –in hotel and free.

 

Day 12: Hue (Breakfast)

Take a boat trip along Perfume river to see Thien Mu pagoda. Continue by van to see King Tombs of the last NGUYEN Dynasty  of  Viet Nam on 19th Century as Tu Duc tomb (old tomb was build on 1860) and Khai Dinh tomb (New tomb was build on 1920). Afternoon go to see Citadel of NGUYEN Dynasty with forbiden Pupple City, Nine Urns Dynasty, The Mieu Temple.

Day 13: Hue – Hanoi (Breakfast)

Fly to Hanoi from HUE – HANOI and late afternoon in Hanoi with 1 hour cyclo tour and seeing water puppet show  on evening.

 

Day 14: Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast)

City tour to see Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (if open), HCM Stilt house, Presidental Palace, One Pillar pagoda. Continue go to see Temple of Litterature. Afternoon go to West lake for seeing Tran Quoc Pagoda then back to central walking shopping around Old Quarter.

Day 15: Ha Noi – Ha Long (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Breakfast at hotel, and then transfer to Ha Long.

 12h00: Arrive in Halong and embark Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Guests are greeted with welcome drink, after that lunch is served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. After visiting Amazing cave we stop at a floating house and go kayaking to Luon cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay or relax on boat by yourself. Fresh fruit platter will be served followed by the dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 16: Halong Bay – Disembark – Ha Noi – Lao Cai / Evening Train (Brunch)

7h30: Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. . Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods.

11h45: Get back to Halong dock, back to Hanoi in time for our next adventure, this time by night train in cabins to the North West of Hanoi to Sapa. While waiting for your train have some dinner.

Day 17: Lao Cai - Sapa (Breakfast)

AM: With the train arriving in Lao Cai station at 5am. In the morning after we get to Sapa we take a trek down to LAO CHAI – TA VAN and Sapa Markets.

PM: As requested after a good days walk, some time to relax and recover. Free night.

Day 18: Sapa – Lao Cai / Evening Train  (Breakfast)

Morning easy to go to Ham Rong ,Sapa market , and  trekking to CAT CAT Village….

17h: Transfer to LAO CAI once again for an evening train to HANOI – Cabin

Day 19: Lao Cai – Ha Noi

Arrive HANOI at 5h30 have breakfast with our tour guide in local café in Old Quarter before check in Hotel.

Day 20: Ha Noi departure (Breakfast)

The morning is free time at own leisure for shopping or exploration the charming city until transfer to airport for departure.

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