15 days - Private Vietnam 15 Days 14 Nights_Major Vietnam

DAY 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL -

Arrive in Ha Noi, the capital city of Vietnam!

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly greeted by our tour guide and driver who will escort you to your hotel in Ha Noi for check-in and relaxing.

What's Included

DAY 2. HA NOI CITY TOUR FULL DAY B, L

•  Have breakfast at the hotel.

• 9:00 AM: Tour guide picks you up for a full-day Hanoi exploration.

• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Stilt House - note Mausoleum closures).

• See the unique One Pillar Pagoda.

• Explore the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam.

• Enjoy a local lunch.

• Visit Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral.

• Transfer back to your hotel

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DAY 3. HA NOI NINH BINH - HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - HA NOI B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• 08:00: Guide and driver pick you up from your hotel for a journey to Ninh Binh.

• Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital (968–1010), and learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

• Enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant, including vegetarian options.

• Take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in UNESCO-Listed Trang An, admiring its breathtaking landscapes, including rice fields, rivers, caves, and mountains.

• Visit Mua Cave, hike nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and enjoy panoramic views of Tam Coc.

• Depart for Hanoi by bus.

• Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi.

What's Included

DAY 4. HA NOI - SAPA BY BUS B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• 07:30: Depart for Sapa via a scenic 6-hour drive.

• Arrival: Savor a delicious lunch before checking into your hotel.

• Afternoon: Explore Sapa town, preparing for tomorrow’s trek and immersing yourself in its breathtaking scenery and rich culture.

• Overnight in Sapa.

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DAY 5. SILVER WATERFALL - HEAVEN GATE - SIN CHAI VILLAGE B, L, D

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• A local guide and driver pick you up for a visit to Silver Waterfall.

• Drive to Tram Ton Heaven Gate, the highest road peak in Vietnam, with stunning views of Fansipan.

• Begin a downhill walk through the bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park.

• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a scenic riverside spot.

• Afternoon Trek: Continue trekking to Sin Chai village, experiencing Community-Based Tourism and learning about the Black Hmong people.

• Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel in Sapa.

• Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

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DAY 6. SAPA - CAT CAT - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN B, L, D

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• A local guide and driver pick you up for a short transfer to Cat Cat Village.

• Walk downhill through Cat Cat Village, stopping by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station.

• Continue trekking on a dirt trail through rice terraces, enjoying the breathtaking views along a narrow river.

• Arrive in Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong minority and enjoy lunch by the river.

• Afternoon Trek: Head toward Muong Hoa Valley, passing through Lao Chai village (Black Hmong minority) and Tavan village (Giay minority) along a popular trekking route.

• Travel back to Sapa by car from Tavan.

What's Included

DAY 7. SAPA - HA NOI BY BUS B

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 07:30 - 08:00: After breakfast, our van will pick you up at your hotel, then transfer back to Hanoi and will arrive at the bus office in Hanoi around 13:30. 

• Have lunch on the road by yourself. 

• Free time in the evening

• Overnight in Hanoi

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DAY 8. HANOI - HALONG BAY B, L, D

• 08:00 – 08:30: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
• 12:15 Check in aboard with a welcome drink from a crew member while the manager introduces the safety briefing and the boat cruises to the Bai Tu Long Bay.
• 13:15 Let your vacation start with a delicious lunch in the restaurant.
• 15:30 Discover Thien Canh Son cave, located on top of the mountain, containing a long history of geological value and natural beauty. Recommend you bring the camera and wear sports shoes for hiking.
• 17:30 Enjoy your time with the beautiful sunset on the bay and join “Happy Hour”
• 18:00 Cooking class on sundeck with the Deep Fried Spring rolls, one of the unique flavors of Vietnamese food.
• 19:30 Dinner will be served on the sundeck or restaurant.
• 21:00 Feel free to relax on the boat, join Squid fishing at the area of the Reception deck.

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DAY 9. HA LONG BAY - HANOI - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN BY PRIVATE CAR B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 06:30: Start the day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.

• 07:00 – 07:45: Enjoy a morning view of the bay with tea or coffee, followed by breakfast.

• 08:00: Cruise through Halong Bay’s limestone islets and explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak or bamboo boat.

• 09:30: Return to Doris Cruise, check out from your private cabin, and continue enjoying the cruise.

• 10:00: Final buffet lunch onboard.

• 11:30: Arrive near Tuan Chau Harbor, say goodbye to the crew, and finish the cruise.

• 12:00 – 12:30: Transfer back to Hanoi via Limousine.

• 13:50 – 14:00: Stopover in Hai Duong province for a short break.

• 15:00 – 15:15: Arrive in Hanoi.

• Aeon Mall Long Bien Drop-off: Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Da Nang.

• Da Nang Arrival: Upon landing, meet your driver at the arrival gate for a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Hoi An Ancient Town.

Overnight in Hoi An.

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DAY 10. HOI AN - MARBLE MOUNTAIN - LINH UNG PAGODA B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

• 08.00 AM: The tour guide and minivan will pick you up at the hotel to head to Da Nang to visit the Marble Mountains and absorb knowledge about religions and gain insight into the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism.

• Visit Am Phu cave – walk through a devilish underworld full of demons

• Continue to Son Tra Peninsula to see the biggest statue of Lady Buddha in Central Vietnam with a height of 67m.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery and a romantic sunset from the top of the Son Tra peninsula.

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant 

• Tour ends and drop off at your hotel in Hoi An.

• Relax or enjoy the beautiful sunset of Hoi An at your leisure.

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DAY 11. HOI AN - WALKING TOUR & BASKET BOAT TOUR B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 
• At 08:00 AM, start your exploration of the serene Cam Thanh region with, peaceful bamboo boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest.
• Moving to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House, Fukien Assembly Hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.
• Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market, where you can see a colorful array of goods being sold, from food to fabrics.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Return to your hotel.

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DAY 12. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel, check out, and bring your luggage.

• 08:00: The driver and guide will pick you up for the trip to Ba Na Hills.

• Arrive at Ba Na Hills and take the world-renowned cable car.

Sightseeing:

• Visit Debay Wine Cellar (built in 1923) and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden.

• Walk on the stunning Golden Bridge (Hands of God) for breathtaking views and photos.

• Explore Linh Ung Pagoda, home to Vietnam’s tallest Buddhist statue (27m).

• Buffet lunch at a restaurant and short rest.

• Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain (1,487m), visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple, and explore French Square.

• Entertainment: Enjoy attractions and games at Fantasy Park, one of Vietnam's largest indoor amusement parks.

• Take the cable car back down the mountain.

• Airport Transfer: Travel to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

• Ho Chi Minh Arrival:

• Upon landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, meet your driver at the arrival gate.

If needed, contact the provided number for assistance.

• Private transfer to your hotel in the city center.

Evening: Free time to unwind or explore Ho Chi Minh City's nightlife.

What's Included

DAY 13. HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR & CU CHI TUNNEL FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• 08:00: Pickup from the hotel.

Sightseeing:

• Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), a historic landmark designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.
• Explore French colonial structures like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
• Visit the War Remnants Museum, showcasing exhibits from the Indochina wars.

• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

• After lunch: Travel to Cu Chi Tunnels (1.5-hour driver).

• Watch an introductory video on the tunnels’ construction and wartime survival strategies.

• Explore the underground tunnel system, including living quarters, storage, weapons factories, and hidden security traps.

• Taste tea and cassava, traditional wartime food.

• Option to relax or try shooting practice.

• Return to Saigon for an overnight stay.

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DAY 14. HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY B, L

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Then depart from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, located on the Mekong River. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, dating back to the late 19th century.
• Cruise on sampans around the four islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, Tortoise). 
• Visit a fruit plantation and a honey-bee farm, with tasting sessions of honey tea and coconut candies. 
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
• Enjoy cycling around Tan Thach village to experience local life or relax in hammocks.
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City, ending the trip.

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DAY 15. HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE B

Breakfast at your Hotel.

You have free time until your driver and guide arrive to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

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