21 days - Private Vietnam 21 Days 20 Nights - Symphony of Vietnam
Itinerary
DAY 1. HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL -


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Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam!
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Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, collect luggage and proceed to the arrival gate.
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Look for our guide/driver holding a sign with your name.
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Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh.
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Remainder of the day is free for relaxation or independent exploration.
What's Included
DAY 2. HO CHI MINH CITY FULL DAY B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 am: Meet your guide and car at your hotel to begin exploring Ho Chi Minh City.
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Visit the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam.
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Walk to see French colonial architecture: Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office.
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Continue to Chinatown and explore Thien Hau Pagoda (Goddess of the Sea).
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Observe street life and visit Binh Tay Market.
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Visit the War Remnants Museum to see displays from the Indochina wars.
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Explore Ben Thanh Market for shopping.
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Transfer back to your hotel.
What's Included
DAY 3. HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Depart Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho, Mekong Delta.
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Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda.
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Board a sampan and cruise the Mekong River around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
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Visit a fishing pen and observe fishing boats and the fishing dock.
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Cross the river to Ben Tre and explore Xep canals by sampan through coconut and mangrove forests.
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Visit local houses, see bee farms, enjoy fruits and honey tea, and listen to local music.
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Ride a moto cart on village paths and visit a coconut candy workshop.
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Cross the Mekong River back to My Tho pier.
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Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
What's Included
DAY 4. HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS HALF DAY TOUR B, L


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Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel.
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Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a documentary film about the history and construction of the tunnels.
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Explore the intricate three-level tunnel system designed to withstand bomb attacks.
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Learn about how the tunnel system functioned and sustained the local people.
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Discover: Hoang Cam’s smokeless stove, secret hideouts, fighting bunkers, dangerous booby traps, and a rice paper workshop.
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Enjoy special tea and cassava (typical guerrilla food).
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Have free time to relax or try shooting Vietnam War-era weapons (optional).
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
What's Included
DAY 5. HO CHI MINH - FLY TO DANANG - HOI AN B


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10:00 AM: Car will pick you up from the airport in Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Da Nang.
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Welcome to Da Nang, Vietnam!
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Upon arrival at Da Nang Airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate.
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Look for our guide/driver holding a sign with your name.
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Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in Hoi An.
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Remainder of the day is free for relaxation or independent exploration of Hoi An.
What's Included
DAY 6. HOI AN WALKING HALF DAY TOUR B


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Begin your exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House.
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Discover the Fukien Assembly Hall.
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See the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.
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Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market.
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Optional: Visit a rooftop café for scenic views or participate in a lantern-making workshop.
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Return to your hotel, with the rest of the day free for relaxation or further exploration.
What's Included
DAY 7. HOI AN - TRA QUE & COCONUT PALM FOREST B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up to begin your day in the Cam Thanh region.
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Experience a peaceful bamboo boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest.
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Transfer to Tra Que Vegetable Village for a delightful lunch with fresh, organic local dishes.
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Explore Tra Que Village, observing daily life and traditional farming practices.
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Conclude the day with a leisurely bike ride back to your hotel.
What's Included
DAY 8. HOI AN FREE DAY B


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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You have a full free day to discover Hoi An city at your own pace.
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Options include walking around the ancient town or going shopping.
What's Included
DAY 9. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY - DA NANG B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for a full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills.
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Experience four distinct seasons in one day and enjoy festivals, activities, and cuisines.
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Ascend Ba Na Hills by cable car (world's longest non-stop single-track).
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Enjoy panoramic mountain views.
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Visit the famous Golden Bridge supported by giant stone hands.
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Explore Le Jardin D’Amour (nine themed gardens) and Linh Ung Pagoda.
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Head to Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement park.
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Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills.
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Explore the French Village, a replica of classical French architecture.
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Transfer to your hotel in Da Nang.
What's Included
DAY 10. DA NANG CITY FULL DAY TOUR B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Your tour guide and car will pick you up for a full-day exploration of Da Nang.
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Visit Marble Mountain, exploring pagodas, caves, and enjoying panoramic views from the summit of Thuy Son.
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Continue to Son Tra Peninsula for stunning views and visit the iconic 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue.
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Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline and city.
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Visit the Cham Museum, showcasing the history of the Cham civilization and the world's largest collection of Cham artifacts.
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See the modern Dragon Bridge and explore the vibrant Han Market.
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The tour concludes with a drop-off back at your hotel.
What's Included
DAY 11. DA NANG - HUE CITY FULL DAY TOUR B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Your guide will pick you up for a full-day exploration of Hue's historical sites.
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Visit the Ancient Citadel, exploring grand gates and palaces to learn about Vietnam's royal history.
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Enjoy a boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda with spiritual insights and Perfume River views.
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Have lunch at a restaurant in the city center.
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Explore Tu Duc Tomb, a masterpiece of Vietnamese architecture.
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Conclude the day with a visit to Dong Ba Market.
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Transfer to your hotel in Hue.
What's Included
DAY 12. HUE - FLY TO HA NOI B


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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A car will pick you up from your hotel for transfer to the airport.
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Take a 1-hour flight to Hanoi.
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Upon arrival in Hanoi, a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
What's Included
DAY 13. HA NOI CITY FULL DAY B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Your tour guide will pick you up for a full-day exploration of Hanoi.
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Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - dress modestly).
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See the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
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Visit the Temple of Literature.
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Enjoy a local lunch.
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Alternative (if Ethnology Museum is closed): Visit the Women’s Museum.
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Experience Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter.
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Visit Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.
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Return to your hotel.
What's Included
DAY 14. HA NOI – HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE FULL DAY TOUR B, L


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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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8:00 AM: Your guide and driver will pick you up for a journey to Ninh Binh.
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Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and explore the Dinh and Le Temples.
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and enjoy a mesmerizing boat ride through limestone karsts and caves.
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Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) and climb almost 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc.
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Transfer back to your hotel in Hanoi.
What's Included
DAY 15. HA NOI - SA PA BY LIMOUSINE BUS B


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Have breakfast at the hotel and check out early.
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Around 6:30 - 7:00 AM, our limousine bus will pick you up at the hotel for transfer to Sapa.
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Overnight in Sapa.
What's Included
DAY 16. SAPA TREKKING - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN B, L


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After breakfast, start the tour at 8:30 AM.
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Meet your local guide at your hotel in Sapa.
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Stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station.
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Trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces.
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Enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river.
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Arrive in Y Linh Ho village (Black Hmong minority) for a rest and lunch near the river.
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Have lunch at a local restaurant.
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Trek through Muong Hoa valley, passing Lao Chai village (Black Hmong minority) and Tavan village (Giay minority).
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Return to Sapa from Ta Van by car.
What's Included
DAY 17. SAPA - FANSIPAN PEAK - HANOI BY LIMOUSINE BUS B, L


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Have breakfast at your hotel and check out (pack all luggage and leave it with the receptionist).
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8:30 AM: Your guide will pick you up for transfer to Muong Hoa cable car station to begin the tour to Fansipan.
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Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, for breathtaking panoramic views.
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Descend by cable car and return to your hotel.
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Have a buffet lunch.
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2:00 PM: Return to the hotel to collect your luggage.
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3:00 PM: The shuttle bus will pick you up from the hotel for transfer back to Hanoi.
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Arrive in Hanoi around 9:00 PM.
What's Included
DAY 18. HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON THE CRUISE B, L, D


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Have breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi.
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08:30 – 09:00 AM: Shuttle bus pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi.
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12:00 PM: Arrive at Halong International Cruise Port office, wait for registration, and transfer by tender to the cruise.
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12:30 PM: Embark on the cruise, enjoy welcome drinks and a tour briefing.
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1:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch while cruising into Bai Tu Long Bay.
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3:00 PM: Arrive at Cap La Island for kayaking amongst karst formations and swimming/relaxing on a natural beach (tender boat option available).
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5:00 PM: Return to the boat and relax.
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6:00 PM: Sunset party with music, happy hour, and a vegetable carving demonstration by the chef.
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7:00 PM: Enjoy a sumptuous dinner onboard.
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8:30 PM: Free time for Vietnamese puzzle games, board games, squid fishing, or enjoying cocktails on the bay.
What's Included
DAY 19. HALONG BAY - HANOI B, L


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06:00 AM: Start your day with Tai Chi on the sundeck or enjoy the morning view of Ha Long Bay. Coffee is available around 06:30 AM.
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07:00 AM: Buffet breakfast will be served.
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07:30 AM: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
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08:30 AM: Return to the cruise for packing and showering.
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09:15 AM: Check-out (leave heavy luggage in the corridor and key on the door).
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09:45 AM: Participate in a fresh spring roll making demonstration.
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10:15 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.
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10:45 - 11:30 AM: Payment and debarkation. Return to the port and wait for the shuttle bus.
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12:00 PM: Our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
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14:30 – 15:00 PM: End of tour, drop-off at your preferred location in Hanoi.
What's Included
DAY 20. HA NOI - INCENSE VILLAGE B, L


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Have breakfast at the hotel.
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Your guide will pick you up for a half-day tour to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.
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Upon arrival, take a walking tour around the village to see the incense-making process (bamboo chopping, dyeing, paste creation, drying).
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Talk to locals to learn about the history of incense making in the village.
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Enjoy free time to walk around and take photos of incense bundles and the making process.
What's Included
DAY 21. DEPARTURE FROM HANOI B
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Have breakfast at your hotel.
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Enjoy free time until your driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel for transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
Tour inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay/ Lan Ha Bay
- Transfer to Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay by shuttle bus
- Private Transfers with AC
- English speaking tour guides
- All entrance fees as listed
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Internal Flight Tickets within the tour
- All adventurous activities as specified in the itinerary
- A Bottled water/day
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Tour exclusions
- Early check-in or late check-out
- International flight tickets
- Meals not mentioned in the tour itinerary
- Other beverages during the tour
- Visa fees - as per country requirements
- Tips for Guides & Drivers
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal expenses

- Starting Point: Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
- Ending Point: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
- Tour Type: Private tour
- Language: Operated in English