Amazing Vietnam - 19 days
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam 
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Duration: 19 days
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Destinations: Vietnam
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Start: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
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Finish: Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tour type: Private tour
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Meals: 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
This grand trip covers all the main attractions of Vietnam, stretching from the South to the North. Visit World Heritage sites, taste local foods, interact with local people, stay in different types of accommodation, and enjoy the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. That’s everything we offer in this fantastic journey.
Tour Highlights
- Gain a better understanding of Vietnam.
- Visit the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City and the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Discover local businesses in the Mekong Delta through the Cai Rang Floating Market.
- Relax on the golden sandy beach in Nha Trang.
- Stroll around Dalat and discover why it’s known as the “City of Eternal Spring”.
- Explore the road of heritage sites in Central Vietnam (Hue - Hoi An - My Son Holy Land).
- Awaken your senses by walking around Hanoi's lively Old Quarter.
- Experience an overnight train to Lao Cai to trek and meet ethnic minority people in Sapa.
- Refresh yourself amidst the stunning natural landscapes of Halong Bay.
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Travel style:
Cultural & Classic
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Your guide:
English speaking
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Meals:
18 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
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Tour type:
Private tour
You will visit
Amazing Vietnam 19 days - Route Map
Amazing Vietnam 19 days Itinerary
B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)
Welcome to Saigon - today’s Ho Chi Minh city - the country’s commercial centre. The city never sleeps with over nine million inhabitants and five million motorbikes. The drive and tour guide will pick you up and then transfer to city center. You have free time after flight and then enjoy welcome dinner at the local restaurant.
This morning, you will visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens.
Back to Saigon for half day city tour, including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum and Ben Thanh market.
Leave Saigon for Cai Be in Vinh Long province. On arrival you embark to discover Mekong delta. Along the way you visit the many fascinating local cottages industries including rice paper makers, sweet factory, bonsai nurseries.
After a huge lunch at an orchard you weave your way through the intricate network of canals which are the lifeblood of the Mekong Delta, to Vinh Long. At this small town you meet up with your vehicle for a short drive to Can Tho. Check in hotel and free time.
Wake up in early morning to take the boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market - one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging.
The trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it is pumpkin, pineapple, sugar cane. After sampling local fruits, the guide will escort you back the hotel through myriad canals. Back to Saigon in the late afternoon. Check in hotel and free time.
Today, you catch morning flight to Nha Trang for some beach holiday. Pick up and transfer to your resort. Enjoy your free time for sunbathing in Nha Trang beach - one of most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
There are many activities around the city and surrounding area for you to do and see on these days. Swimming in cool water or snorkel and dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails…
You also have fun at Vinpearl Amusement park or experience some interesting places like the ancient Po Ngar Cham towers or the French built Nha Tho Nui Cathedral. Other sites of interest include the Long Son Pagoda and the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam ..
Also make time to take advantage of the massage and spa facilities in the resort, to enjoy the sea breeze through your room window or go for a swim at either the resort pool or the adjacent beach.
This morning, you leave Nha Trang for Da Lat - known as the City of Eternal Spring by plane. Upon arrival in Da Lat, you will be transferred to hotel. In the afternoon, spend your time visiting Crazy House, the XQ Silk Embroidery Village and the Da Lat Center market.
Begin your journey to the less visited area 12km north of Da Lat. Your destination for the morning is Langbian Mountain, the highest summit in the south of Vietnam (2,169 m above sea level). On the way you will take a break at Dankia Lakes and Golden Valley at the foot of the mountain. You have a jeep available, but let your guide know if you would prefer to trek part of the way up (about 1.5 to 2 hrs, 350 m). A specialty alcohol to the area is Can Wine, sample if you wish. At the summit, Rada Peak, you have a 360 degree vista of the surrounding countryside and great photo opportunities. Take a rest to admire the view before descending to visit Lat village (wooden church, furnishings and clothes woven by hand).
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Pick up and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Check in hotel and free time.
Today, you drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley; My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century with very rich in history and culture. Contemplate its remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. Come back Hoi An in the afternoon. Free time for shopping or making tailor.
Today is your free time in Hoi An. You might like to consider the following activities for your day:
Visit Hoi An Old Quarter with ancient households, and touches of Japanese, Chinese and Thai styles in the building designs. Historic sites of Phuc Kien Communal House, Tan Ky ancient commercial house, the iconic Japanese Bridge (featured on the 20,000 Vietnam Dong note) or Phung Hung Ancient Trading House.
Take a bike tour or leisurely stroll along Cua Dai beach, located about 5km from the town centre.
This morning, you will leave Hoi An for Hue. On the way, you’ll have a chance to visit the fascinating Cham Museum and Marble Mountain en route. Upon arrival, you will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. You will also visit Tu Hieu Pagoda and the Imperial Museum before enjoying some free time for shopping at the vibrant Dong Ba Market.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then board a private boat for a cruise on Perfume river. You will visit Thien Mu pagoda and then take a drive to visit Minh Mang tomb before transferring to the airport for flight to Hanoi.
In the afternoon, you will walk to visit Hoan Kiem lake, local markets and Hanoi's Old Quarter, known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Enjoy a water puppet performance before coming to your hotel.
Having breakfast at hotel then start a full day city tour in Hanoi. Start with Ho Chi Minh complex (including Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and stilt house); the Presidential Palace, the nearby One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc pagoda on West lake.
In the afternoon explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and the Ethnology Museum to learn more about the diversity in ethnic communities of Vietnam.
Free time for dinner before going to Hanoi station for night train to Lao Cai.
An early arrival in Lao Cai station where your car will meet you for about 1 hour drive to Sapa. Enjoy breakfast and a briefing with your guide before beginning your downhill trek. You will visit the H’Mong village of Lao Chai and the Red Dzao village of Ta Van. Here you’ll have the opportunity to visit some local homes to understand more about the daily life of these tribes as well as their culture and traditions.
In the afternoon, you will be on your way to Cat Cat village where you stop by a beautiful waterfall, a hydroelectric station and a rice paddy terraces with spectacular sceneries.
In this area there are some fair markets which can't be missed (Can Cau on Saturday, Bac Ha on Sunday, Coc Ly on Tuesday, Xin Cheng on Wednesday).
You will check out hotel early and leave Sapa for about 3 hours driving to the market. Join in the colorful market of the tribal people in this region. On the fair market the H'mong, Dzao, Phu La people in their best traditional costumes go to the market for shopping and meeting friends and relatives.
Late afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai for night train to Hanoi. In Lao Cai you’ll have a daily room so you can freshen up before the overnight train trip.
Arrive in Hanoi at around 5am. A day room will be available, so you can have shower and freshen up before breakfast.
At around 8 am, your driver will pick you up for the journey to Halong Bay and arrive at around midday to board a traditional junk for an overnight cruise. Halong Bay is widely considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world. Thousands of towering pillars of sea and wind-carved limestone karst make the bay an unforgettable sight.
After lunch, explore some of the huge limestone caves dotted around the bay and visit a floating fishing village. Then the captain will find a secluded spot where you can swim, soak up the sun on the top deck, or try your hand at kayaking. In the evening enjoy a seafood feast for dinner.
Enjoy an early morning swim (during the summer), followed by breakfast as you cruise through more spectacular scenery. The cruise arrives at the harbor by noon. The driver will pick you up and then transfer back Hanoi. Check in hotel and free time.
You have free time until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of the tour. Thank you for choosing our service — see you again!
Your tour package includes
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast.
- Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
- Private transportation with AC.
- Flight tickets Ho Chi Minh city - Nha Trang, Da Lat - Da Nang, Hue - Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines.
- Return train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa (4 soft berth sharing cabin).
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary.
- Taxes and services charges.
Exclusions
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visa stamping fee.
- Early check in and late check out.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Insurance.
Important travel information
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Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category, quoted for a private group of 6 guests. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
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Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.
After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
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Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.
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