14 days - Private Vietnam 14 Days 13 Nights_ VietNam Grand Discovery

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Meet your guide or driver holding a sign with your name (contact number provided for assistance).

Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi.

Check in and have the rest of the day free to relax or start exploring Hanoi, known for its architecture, culture, cuisine, and the bustling Old Quarter.

No meals are included today.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

At 8:00 AM, your guide will pick you up for a full-day Hanoi city tour.

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

See the One Pillar Pagoda.

Explore the Temple of Literature.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit either the Ethnology Museum (or the Women's Museum if the Ethnology Museum is closed).

Experience the Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

Enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show.

Have dinner at a local Hanoi restaurant at 7:30 PM.

Transfer to the train station for the 10:00 PM overnight train to Sapa (arrive at least 40 minutes prior).

Arrive in Laocai, where your driver will meet you at the train station and transfer you to a hotel in Sapa for breakfast.

At 8:30 AM, meet your local guide and driver for a transfer towards the Muong Hoa valley.

Begin a walk, descending into the valley with its large rice paddy terraces. Learn about rice cultivation from your guide.

Trek through Lao Chai village, home to the Black H'mong minority, known for their distinct culture and indigo clothing.

Continue to Ta Van village, inhabited by the Giay minority, who have unique traditions and colorful clothing.

After exploring Ta Van, your car will return you to Sapa.

At 8:30 AM, your guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer to the Muong Hoa train station for your Fansipan tour. Remember to pack all luggage and check out; the hotel will store it for you.

Take a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Fansipan, the "Roof of Indochina," enjoying panoramic views.

Descend by cable car, taking in more of the landscape.

Return to your hotel around 2:00 PM for a buffet lunch and to collect your luggage.

At 3:00 PM, a shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel for the journey back to Hanoi.

Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi around 9:00 PM.

8:30 - 8:50 AM: You will be picked up by a limousine bus from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter or at a designated meeting point.

12:00 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina and check in with the Mon Cheri Cruise crew.

12:30 PM: Transfer to the Mon Cheri Cruise ship and receive an itinerary briefing.

1:00 PM: Enjoy a welcome drink and a special lunch as the cruise sets sail for Lan Ha Bay.

3:30 PM: Visit the Tra Bau area, known for its natural beauty. Enjoy kayaking to explore the limestone islands or swim/relax in the bay or Jacuzzi.

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Participate in a cooking demonstration to learn how to make Vietnamese spring rolls or enjoy the sunset over Lan Ha Bay from the top deck (Happy Hour at the bar).

7:30 PM: Savor a delicious local dinner prepared by the cruise chef in a romantic setting.

9:00 - 10:00 PM: Relax with cocktails at the sky bar (surcharge), enjoy spa services (optional), stargaze from the top deck, or try squid fishing.

6:00 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sunrise.

6:45 - 7:15 AM: Enjoy breakfast while the cruise returns to Gia Luan jetty.

7:30 - 9:00 AM: Transfer by smaller boat to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island for a tour of this impressive limestone cave.

9:30 AM: Return to the main cruise ship for cabin check-out; please place luggage outside your cabin.

Enjoy lunch at the restaurant and settle any bar bills.

10:30 - 11:00 AM: Disembark the Mon Cheri Cruise and transfer back to Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for your luggage.

11:30 - 12:00 PM: Be ready at Tuan Chau Marina for your next transfer.

You will be transferred to Aeonmall Long Bien Hanoi, where your driver will meet you for your transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue.

Upon arrival in Hue, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hue.

At 8:00 AM, your guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Hue's historical sites.

Explore the Ancient Citadel, learning about Vietnam's royal history as you walk through its gates and palaces.

Visit Minh Mang Tomb, admiring its beautiful gardens and imperial architecture.

Take a scenic boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, enjoying river views and learning about its spiritual significance.

Have lunch at a restaurant in Hue city center.

In the afternoon, discover Tu Duc Tomb, an architectural highlight dedicated to a scholarly emperor.

Conclude your Hue tour with a visit to the vibrant Dong Ba Market.

You will then be transferred to Hoi An for your overnight stay.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hoi An.

At 8:00 AM, begin your exploration with a peaceful bamboo boat trip through the Cam Thanh Coconut Palm Forest.

Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House, showcasing the town's architecture and cultural heritage.

Explore the Fukien Assembly Hall, known for its intricate design and cultural importance.

See the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

Stroll through the bustling Hoi An Market.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to your hotel in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hoi An.

The entire day is yours to spend at your leisure in Hoi An.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hoi An.

At 8:00 AM, you will be picked up for a full-day trip to Ba Na Hills.

Experience four seasons in one day as you ascend via a record-breaking cable car, enjoying panoramic mountain views.

Visit the famous Golden Bridge, supported by giant stone hands, offering stunning vistas.

Explore Le Jardin D’Amour with its themed gardens and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Enjoy the rides and attractions at Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement park.

Have a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Ba Na Hills.

Discover the French Village, a replica of classical French architecture.

Return to your hotel in Hoi An in the late afternoon.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hoi An.

You will be picked up and driven to Da Nang Airport.

Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, a car will transfer you to your hotel in the city center.

Settle in and prepare to explore the vibrant city.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

At 8:00 AM, your guide and driver will meet you for a city tour.

Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace).

See the French colonial-era architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.

Explore the War Remnants Museum.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant around 12:00 PM.

After lunch, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels (approximately a 1.5-hour drive).

Watch an introductory video about the tunnels.

Explore the tunnel systems, including living areas, kitchens, weapon factories, and command centers.

See hidden trap doors and dangerous traps.

Taste special tea and cassava (guerrilla food).

Option to try shooting a real gun (at your own expense).

Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

At 8:00 AM, depart for My Tho in the Mekong Delta.

Begin with a visit to the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Board a sampan and cruise along the Mekong River, passing the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

Visit a fishing pen and observe the fishing boats and dock.

Cross to Ben Tre and continue along the Xep canals by hand-rowed sampan through coconut and mangrove forests.

Visit local houses to see bee farms, enjoy fruits and honey tea, and listen to local music.

Ride a moto cart along village paths and visit a family-run coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Cross back the Mekong River to the pier in My Tho.

Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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