Tour Code: 24VN2CB2LACL1
Dates: 28 Days / 27 Nights
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Ci tunnel - Tay Ninh - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delat - Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh - Dalat - Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Siem Reap - Angkor Ruins - Siem Reap - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang departure
Itinerary Details:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh arrival
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel in downtown. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnel - Tay Ninh - Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
After breakfast, you venture beyond the city limits to the former Viet Cong stronghold at Cu Chi, where we explore this remarkable tunnel network. Then, transfer to Tay Ninh for lunch.
Visit Dau Tieng Lake and Cao Dai Great Temple, the cathedral of the Cao Dai religion and the main attraction in Tay Ninh. Then, continue to visit Ba Den Mountain which is also called Black Lady Mountain, an historical and beautiful site covering an area of more than 24 km2. Several shrines and pagodas were built in the mountain as well as in the caves. Ba and Hang Pagodas attract many pilgrims during the New Lunar Year and Vu Lan Festivals. Ba Den Mountain was the headquarters of the liberation force of South Vietnam. Back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B,L)
In the morning, you will depart for My Tho Town in the Mekong Delta, 70km from Ho Chi Minh City . Stop to visit Ben Luc Temple which belongs to local Cao Dai Religion. After arrival in My Tho, you will take the motorized boat through the natural canal, view the fish market and islets of Dragon, Phoenix , Tortoise and Unicorn.
In the afternoon, transfer to a sampan row boat along the natural canal. Visit fruit plantation farm, bee farm, coconut candy factory & enjoy taking a horse-cart ride. Back to My Tho wharf by boat and visit Dong Tam snake farm if time permits. Then, transfer to Can Tho for overnight.
Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B,L)
After breakfast, transfer to Can Tho. Take a boat cruise to visit Cai rang floating market. The market is filled with small boats darting through the water as vendors buy and sell their wares. Cruise through small canals and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the Mekong Delta. Lunch the restaurant and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Breakfast. Pick up at the hotel, transfer to visit the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Then take a photo stop at some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. Continue to visit the War Museum, Ben Thanh market for shopping. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Da Lat. Arrival in Da Lat, you will be met and transferred to check in the hotel. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 7: Da Lat (B)
Breakfast, transfer to visit Bobin hill. From here you can have a panoramic view to the city, take 2,300m long cable car ride to Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Visit the pagoda and Tuyen Lam lake and Lake of Sight. Then, visit Prenn waterfall, 10 km South of Dalat with a mini zoo. Proceed to visit Valley of Love, 6 km to the North, typical scenery of Dalat, dotted with lake, pine hills and flowers, well-known for its Cow-boys, a good place for horse riding. Lunch at the local restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer to visit Bao Dai's Summer Palace, 3 km from Dalat's center, where the last Emperor of Viet Nam - Bao Dai stayed and ruled his Viet Nam from 1949 to 1954. Continue to visit Domain de Marie Church, a French build, convent with remarkable architectural style and garden.
Next, visit Dalat Historical Village, the place where the colllection of the most valuable embroidery artworks is kept and exhibited. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 8: Da Lat (B)
Free time on your own. Accommodation with breakfast only. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 9: Da Lat - Nha Trang (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to Nha Trang. Check in your hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10: Nha Trang (B,L)
Breakfast. Enjoy Nha Trang's turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Take a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay, and you will have opportunities to swim and snorkel in the clear warm waters. Lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon, you will visit the Ponagar Cham Towers , the Long Son Pagoda, the Oceanographic Institute. A visit to a local fish and food market is optional. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 11, 12, 13, 14: Nha Trang (B)
Free time for diving on the beach. Accommodation with breakfast only. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 15: Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An (B)
Breakfast, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Da Nang. Arrival in Da Nang, transfer to visit Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. Then transfer to Hoi An to check in a nice resort. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 16: Hoi An (B)
Breakfast. Free to explore the old merchant town of Hoi An with Chinese Assembly Halls, beautiful Japanese-covered Bridge, narrow winding streets and ancestral family homes. Be tempted by its art galleries, handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, lanterns, embroidery and tailor shops. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 17: Hoi An - Hue (B)
Breakfast. Transfer to Hue. Check in your hotel.
In the afternoon, we follow the cobbled paths through the grounds of the Imperial Citadel and tour the Forbidden Purple City. Absorb the energy, sounds and smells of bustling Dong Ba Market. Overnigth in Hue.
Day 18: Hue - Hanoi (B)
After breakfast at hotel, sail the Perfume River by royal dragon boat to serene Thien Mu Pagoda and transfer to visit the majestic tomb of King Ming Mang.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by our guide and transferred to check in the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 19: Hanoi - Lao Cai (B)
After breakfast, transfer to visit the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh, and his humble house on stilts, the famous One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature (Viet Nam's first University). Continue to go shopping at Craftlink Center, a famous place for traditional handicraft.
In the afternoon, transfer to visit Museum of Ethnology. Then, take a cyclo ride to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and then continue to visit the 36 streets of the Old Quarter to vibrant Dong Xuan Market, where you can shop and explore on your own. Continue to enjoy Vietnam Water Puppet show.
In the evening, transfer for dinner on your own, then to Hanoi railway station take train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train by soft sleeper.
Day 20: Lao Cai - Sa Pa (B)
Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning. Meet and transfer to Sapa. Check in the hotel and trekking tour to Cat Cat village, 3km south of Sapa which is a steep and very beautiful hike down like everywhere in this area "the town of fog" of Sapa by van.
In the afternoon, free time to visit Ham Rong Mountain with scenic spots: Gate of Heaven, Garden of Orchid, etc. After dinner, free time to taste grilled eggs, sugarcanes, sweet potatoes … Overnight in Sapa.
Day 21: Sa Pa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we drive to Lao Chai. It's home to black H'mong and Dzay (or Nhang). Continue to visit Ta Van village, where Black H'mong lives. Picnic lunch. Then the van picks you up and transfer to Lao Cai station for the night train to Hanoi. Dinner at a local restaurant in Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
Day 22: Hanoi - Halong (B, L, D)
Arrival in Hanoi, transfer for breakfast before driving to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay where our boat and sumptuous seafood feast awaits us. Cruising amongst the limestone islets, you will have a chance to explore various caves including Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, Cave of Surprise - the natural cave of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Enjoy swimming at Titov Beach. Passing across a fishing-floating house and bargain some fresh shrimps, crabs and fishes. Overnight on board.
Day 23: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L)
After a night on board our deluxe junk, you will awake to see daylight filtering through the early morning mist and the towering rock formations, leaving you with unforgettable memory of your visit. Lunch on board. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Ovenright in Hanoi.
Day 24: Hanoi - Siem Reap (B,D)
Breakfast. Free time on your own before transfer to the airport to take a flight to Siem Reap. Arrival in Siem Reap, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check in. Have dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel in REP.
Day 25: Siem Reap - Angkor Ruins (B, D)
After breakfast, visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphoun, Terrace of Elephants, Terrace of Leper King and Phimean Akas temple.
Afternoon, transfer to visit the famous temple of Cambodia, Angkor Wat. Watch sunset from the top of Bakheng hill. Have dinner with exotic Apsara dancing show & overnight in REP.
Day 26: Siem Reap - Luang Prabang (B,L)
Visit Tonle Sap Lake and old market until flight time to Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel for check in. Have
Day 27: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B, L)
Have breakfast at hotel. Embark at the local pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and go upstream on the Mekong River to visit the sacred Buddha caves. On the way stop at Thin Hong, a picturesque village and get a glimpse of daily life. Visit Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues. Have lunch at local restaurant near the caves. Return to Luang Prabang by car. On the way back stop at Ban Xang Khong handmade paper village. Drop in the old city for a walk or shop at Hmong market etc. Dinner on your own and accommodation at hotel.
Day 28: Luang Prabang departure (B)
Have breakfast at hotel. Visit the national museum, the former royal palace then proceed to Vat Mai with its five tiered roof and exquisite carved veranda. Transfer to the airport for your ongoing flight.
