Classic Vietnam – 14 Days 13 Nights

This is the tour that has it all But be aware because there is so much more then the cliché conical hats, bright green rice fields Here we find history both old and new, shared with Khmer, Chinese, French and Americans. It shows you how the various local people live everyday; in the bustling cities, along the coast and in the paddy fields. A tour to find out what really goes on underneath that typical hat! Vietnam as you has dreamed it to be!

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival

Our fantastic Vietnam experience begins in Hanoi. After being met at the airport upon arrival and transferred to hotel. After refreshement at the hotel, later afternoon we take an orientation walk to get the first eyes of Hanoi. the Quarter of 36 Streets and the old French sector. Outdoor barbers, women selling baguettes, man in tiny chairs chatting over steaming bowls of noodles and joggers around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Pick up at airport then transfer to hotel
Rest of the day at leisure
Later afternoon orientation walk with local English speaking tourguide to get the first eyes of Hanoi and briefing for the trip during tasting typical Egg coffee with demonstation to welcome you in Hanoi (17.00 – 19.00)
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi

Let’s visit the highlights of Hanoi! A visit to ‘Uncle Ho’ in his mausoleum and the famous balancing act called the ‘one pillar pagoda,’ the bustling streets full of motorbikes, the Temple of literature new member of Unesco – a Memory of the World list. After lunch (at client own arrangement) it’s time to wander around the ancient heart of the city, walking around old quarter where you surprisingly discover tinny alleys, houses, really see life of Hanoian in the old quarter that you can not read or see elsewhere without taking this tour. There is no better way to resume your tour by relaxing, enjoying Vietnamese coffee while picturesque Hoan Kiem-lake with its surrounding Old- and French Quarters from above.

Day 3: Hanoi – Haiphong – Halong Bay

Follow the scenic road to go to Bai Tu Long- majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious: words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder Bai Tu Long Bay. Taking you to one of Vietnam’s most iconic sites, cruises are sure to be a highlight of your Vietnam holiday. Cruise on the emerald green waters, explore hidden grottoes, dinner on fresh seafood and see the famed limestone karsts of Halong Bay that is great opportunity to explore the bay and enjoy excursions to grottoes where amazing and unsuspected shapes are pointed out to you. It could be said that no visit to Vietnam would be complete without a visit to this exquisite natural wonder.

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Hanoi to Hai Phong ( Got Ferry) about 02 -2.5hours of driving. You will acess to the most beautiful part of Halong Bay is Lan Ha Bay. Our 02days route will be cruise through the emeral bay with less tourist and unique program (as detail in attachemnt). Which is so different of crowed route in Halong or Bai Tu Long where concentrated of more than 400hoats/ cruise.
Join in 2days1night program on board
All meals on board (lunch, dinner)
Overnight on board

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Danang/hoian – By Flight

Waking up while the boat slowly rocks makes it tempting to have a dip before breakfast! The anchor comes up and you continue the cruise. Back on land to heading back Hanoi, transfer to airport for flight to Danang. Estimate of flight around 16.00 – 18.00PM. Heading to Hoian ancient town for overnight.

Continue cruise on the bay
Transfer back to Hanoi then transfer to airport for flight to Danang
Heading to Hoian after 30km along Danang beach
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnigt in Hoian

Day 5: Hoian

Waking up by the gently rocking of the boat, watching the fishermen from up on the sundeck. Imagine a breakfast with a view! We sail to the harbor we leave the Gulf of Tonkin behind. Development in these parts is mostly along the main roads. We do not have to go far to discover that in the villages, life is still simple and only ‘about getting your daily bowl of rice.’ Light-years away from our own hectic lives. We reach the airport to board our flight from Hanoi to Imperial City of Hue.

Day 6 : Hoian – Hue – Hoian

Cross the mountain range between North and South Vietnam. Its highest point is the Hai Van-pass, from which you can look in the direction of Danang beach to the south, and un-spoilt Lang Co beach to the north. Arrive Hue around noon, it While many other former capitals of Vietnam saw so many changes over war time and modernization ages, Hue is proudly to keep many treasures relatively intact over traumatic time of struggles including enormous citadel walls, palaces, royal tombs and many famous historic museums nearby. As such, we participate in an intensive tour around this beautiful citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Bustling Dong Ba Market where you can explore lively daily life of the local people. Don’t miss the chance to contact with them by chatting or buying something for souvenir
Exploring imperial Hue city (7.00AM – 19.00PM)
Higlights: Passing Hai Van – cloudy pass, Lang Co beach – spectacular view to hue, a day exploring imperial citadel, oldest pagoda – Thien Mu, Tu Duc/ Khai dinh king tomb and lunch
Incuding: local guide, lunch and admission fee

Day 7: Hoian – Full Day At Leisure

A day for you to exploring this city at own arrangement.

Day 8: Hoian – Ho Chi Minh – By Flight

Leisure till time transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Estimate flight at noon time. Although not the Capital, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest most commercially important city of Vietnam. It’s centre or Saigon, as it is still called by most people, overflows with live. Street markets, sidewalk cafes, massage rooms, centuries-old pagodas, sleek sky scrapers and ramshackle wooden shops, selling a wide array of products. To get the picture, we will visit among others the busy Ben Thanh Market, the Old colonial style Post office, the colorful Chinese quarter Cholon and the Mariamman Hindu temple. Add to this a walk into the maze of alleyways where most locals life and work; an area brimming with life. All are waitting for your exploring.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Cao Dai – Ho Chi Minh

First build during the first Indochinese War, the Cu Chi-tunnels became well known as a hideout used by the Vietnamese to withstand the Americans. Dug out of the red clay, the locals not only managed to survive but it was also an effective way to launch missions into Ho Chi Minh City nearby. In the museum you will experience how it was these days, the different camouflage techniques, kitchens and home-made booby traps. Those brave enough can crawl into the real tunnels! Along the way there are fields of rice, corn and cassava and some rubber plantations. We’ll stop at a local market to sample the atmosphere and to see what’s on sale in this rural area. After visiting the impressive facilities return to Ho Chi Minh City for leisure or discover the city by your own arrangement.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Can Tho

Leave the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City behind and discover the tranquil rhythms of Delta life with tours through waterways and on land. Encounter the diverse mixture of markets, villages and cultures in this fascinating region. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and all the villages are often accessible by river as well as by road. Visit a local farmers’ house to sample fruit freshly picked from the orchard while listening to stories about life on the land. For the more adventurous, bicycle ride among the lush rice paddies and coconut groves is a perfect chance to see life from a local perspective

Transfer from Saigon to Can Tho about 3hours of driving
Optional tour: 01day exploring local life of “rice bowl” in Vietnam including boat, rowing boat, bike and local lunch
Res of the day at leisure
Overnight in Can Tho

Day 11: Can Tho – Mui Ne

Morning transfer from Can Tho to Mui Ne. Overnight in Mui Ne, please note today is long transfer, you will arrive hotel is around later afternoon. If you don’t mind to walk up early in morning (5.30AM), floating market visiting with breakfast with “hu tieu” – traiditonal local sourthen food is my recommendation.

Day 12-13: Mui Ne – Full Day At Leisure

A beautiful time for you to relaxing at one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam with sun , sea and sand.

During your staying, you can exploring surround this area by own arrangment such as city tour in Phan thiet, fairy stream, red&white sand dunne …. if you do not mind 3hours of driving up and 3hours of driving down, Dalat – little paris is waiting for your exploring , the centre of central highland in Vietnam with very beautiful landscape, rich of culture and very nice weather of 4season perday