Remarkable Vietnam 14 Days - Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival⌄

   Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Hanoi

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

2. 2Immerse yourself In a Lost World in Ninh Binh (B/L) - Join a group tour⌄

   Our team will pick you up between 7:30-08:30 (you will be informed about the exact time in the evening before the tour day). Take a drive to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km from Hanoi, with a short break on the way.

   Around 10h30 we will arrive at our first destination - Hoa Lu ancient capital. It is the first capital of Vietnam. Here you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You will be impressed by outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the old days' atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Then have a buffet lunch in the local restaurant tasting the local specialties such as goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian food is also available.

   In the afternoon, visit Tam Coc where you will take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip along the river. During this trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty of the paddy field, river, clouds, and stunning cave system. All these make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “ 14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes of cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

   Around 16:00 we will head back to Hanoi, where you will be getting dropped off at Hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

3. 3Tickle Your the Taste Buds With Hanoi streetfood Tour (B/L)⌄

   Today you will get an insight into the intricacies and traditions of Vietnamese food culture, including details on the ingredients and historical backgrounds of popular northern dishes. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your exploration by tasting seasonal fruits and tasty French-inspired snack from a street cart. Then head to barbecue stalls to sit down with the Hanoi locals and sample flame-grilled various meat, vegetable, and bread specialties. Continue walk around the Old Quarter treating yourself with the local fruite desert with crushed iced and condensed milk. Then visit one of Hanoi’s best-kept secrets, a hidden street food restaurant to taste the top ten street foods in Hanoi - Banh My Hanoi, Vietnamese Rice Wine, and famous Egg Coffee. This hard-to-find café is one of the few left in the narrow street inside the old quarter of Hanoi. After that, we will take you back to the hotel or you can continue exploring the Old Quarter on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

4. 4Travel From Hanoi To Sapa (B)⌄

   Get up early in the morning and get ready for your adventure to Sapa. We will pick you up from the hotel around 6:00 am and transfer you to Sapa by bus. Upon arrival in Sapa, your guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to check in and have lunch.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Panorama Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

5. 5Trek Through The Rice Terraces to y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van (B/L)⌄

   Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for one more day of trekking. We will leave the hotel around 9:30 am and enjoy a nice walk to Y Linh Ho. First start of 6km of walking down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong.

   Continue a 2km-trekking down to Lao Chai village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch with a local family, gives you a worthwhile chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily lifestyles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way.

   The last trek is about 2 km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Panorama Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

6. 6Trekking From Ta Van To Giang Ta Chai And Su Pan - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)⌄

   Enjoy the local breakfast at the homestay and get ready for trekking. We will leave around 9:30 a.m. and hike for about 8 km. and visit 2 villages of the red Dzao and the Hmong minorities: Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan villages. Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the valley and walk through the bamboo forest on the way to the main road, where the bus will pick you up and transfer you to Sapa.

   Spend some time exploring the town and leave for Hanoi around 14:00 - 14:30 by limousine bus. Overnight in Hanoi.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: San Premium Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

7. 7Cruising to The Spectacular Halong Bay (B/L/D) - shared cruise⌄

   Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the world's most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

   Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boat’s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so don't miss the sunset before having dinner. Overnight on board

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Le Journey Cruise or similar (3 stars cruise)

8. 8Halong Bay - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)⌄

   The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking.

   You will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hoi An. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time. Overnight in Hoi An.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar (3 stars hotels)

9. 9Hoi An Eco Tour (B/L) - join a group tour⌄

   Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood.

   After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ... After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar (3 stars hotels)

10. 10Travel from Hoi An to Hue (B)⌄

    Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hoi An to Hue by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hue check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area. Overnight in Hue

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Cherish Hue Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

11. 11Hue City Tour - Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B/L) - join a group tour⌄

    Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am. 11:00: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb. 12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Local Specialty Restaurant serving Hue-style dishes. 13:30: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, The Imperial Citadel. 15:00: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. Tje tour ends 16:00-17:00.

    Then transfer to the airport and take a flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

    Overnight: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

12. 12Discover The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - join a group tour⌄

    Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, that played an important role during the Vietnam War. Today you will depart to Cu Chi for a 1.5-hour drive. Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods that the soldiers lived on. Then head back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Tour duration: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

13. 13Explore The Rice Bowl Of Vietnam - Mekong Delta (B/L) - join a group tour⌄

    Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready, our team will pick you up around 7:20 and you will depart to My Tho, the picturesque town on the left side of the Mekong River.

    Upon arrival in My Tho, you will board the sampan and cruise down the Mekong River around beautiful river islands. Have a stop at Unicorn Island to walk around the country lanes and visit orchards, where you will taste the fresh tropical fruits and enjoy Vietnamese folk music performances.

    Get back on the boat and cruise through the Thoi Son enjoying the beautiful views of the quiet countryside. Have a stop on the way to visit the honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop, where you can enjoy the honey tea with candies. Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some rest. In the afternoon, join the cycling trip around Tan Thach village, and meet the local farmers to know more about daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you do not want to cycle, you can relax in the hammock.

    You will be transferred from My Thow back to Ho Chi Minh. The approximate arrival time is 17:30.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

    Overnight: Queen Ann Hotel or similar (3 stars hotels)

14. 14Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)⌄

    Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends. Please note: you will depart from Ho Chi Minh city to your home, please plan your inbound flights accordingly

    Meals: Breakfast