The Vietnam Experience

Day 1: Hanoi (L, D)
Welcome at the airport, transfer to HN for hotel check in. Half day city tour with visit to Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of the city, Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi Old Quarter. Evening enjoy the unique Tradition Water Puppet show. Overnight in HN.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ha Long (B, L, D)

Price / Person (for 2+)
Executive	US$1,750
Deluxe	US$1,615
Standard	US$1,515
(Single person surcharge applicable)

Transfer to the World Heritage of Ha Long, on the way stop at But Thap Pagoda, Con Son - Kiep Bac Temple, which is dedicated to Nguyen Trai, an advisor for King Le Loi in the resistance war against Northern Invader. Arrival, hotel check in, afternoon free to explore Ha Long city, Bai Chay Beach, Royal Amusement.

Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi (B, L, D)
After early breakfast take a 6 hour boat trip to explore the Bay with stops at Thien Cung, Dau Go grottos, Dinh Huong, Ga Choi islets and enjoy a swim in the blue, clear water of the Bay. Have a seafood lunch on boat before going to Tuan Chau tourist site. Car trip to Hanoi, on the way visit the traditional pottery village of Dong Trieu. Transfer to Hanoi railway station to catch train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa (B, L, D)
Arrival, after breakfast take a car trip to Sapa, short trek to Cat Cat village, discover the Dao ethnic minority ordinary life. Hotel check in. Afternoon short trek to Ham Rong Mount, enjoy fresh air at Orchid Garden, Heaven's Gate, Cloud Yard, traditional minority ethnics music and dance show.

Day 5: Sapa (B, L, D)
At leisure to explore colorful life of ethnic minority people in the town. Afternoon take a 5 km long trek to Ta Van village – a small village at the foot of the Phanxipang mount, so called "Roof of Indochina" - continue to Ancient Rock fields with mysterious sign carved on tens of stones along the stream's side. You also have chance to witness a special event of ethnic minority in Sapa call "Love market" where people find their lover (only in Saturday's night)

Day 6: Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L, D)
At leisure until check out after breakfast, back to Lao Cai, on the way visit to Thac Bac (Silver Waterfalls), Cong Troi (Heaven's Gate), an ethnic minority village of Ta Phin, where you can discover how they can make a traditional cloths. Transfer to Lao Cai Railway station to catch train to Hanoi, night on train.

Day 7: Hanoi (B, L, D)
Arrival, hotel check in, enjoy a visit to Traditional Silk knitting of Van Phuc village. Visit to Temple of Literature – which considered being the first university of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, West Lake – part of Red river in the past, Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 8: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau (B, L, D)
After breakfast drive to the Thai minority village of Mai Chau via Hoa Binh in the heart of Tonkin. On the way stop at Song Da reservoir and enjoy a cruise on the lake, then visit Muong and Dao minority villages and learn about the traditional life of the local people. Lunch in Hoa Binh before continuing to Mai Chau. Experience night on traditional stilt house in Mai Chau valley.

Day 9: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Ninh Binh (B, L, D)
After an early breakfast transfer to Hoa Lu, so-called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Arrive in Van Lam village and board a small sampan for a spectacular 3-hour cruise through numerous waterways, beautiful rural landscape of limestone cliffs and rice paddies, to the stunning Tam Coc caves. Lunch in a local restaurant then visit Dinh and Le dynastic temples. Back to Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi – Hue (B, L, D)
Take the morning flight to Hue, visit the Ancient Citadel – the central administration of 13 Nguyen's Dynasties, tourist will have chance to see the throne in Thai Hoa Palace – where the King give audience to his mandarins, Hue's Museum...hotel check in. Take a boat cruise on Huong (Perfume) River with stops at Thien Mu pagoda – you will find out a legend behind the name of the pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Emperor Minh Mang's tomb. After dinner enjoy Royal Music while boating on dreamlike Huong River. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L, D)
Visit Emperor Tu Duc, Khai Dinh's Tombs, the first one is a typical traditional construction, the second is a combination between Oriental and European architect. Car trip to Da Nang, on the way have a stop at Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass - the natural border of Hue and Da Nang, also have a stop at Non Nuoc village witness skilful craftsmen carving a sophisticated statue or just an astray from stone. Arrive in Hoi An town, hotel check in, enjoy Hoi An by night, the beauty of Thu Bon river.

Day 12: Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Visit the Hoi An Old Town - one of the oldest town in the Central, where used to be a famous and busy trading port, you will visit Hoi An's Museum, Tan Ky Old House – an over 100 years old wooden house, Quang Dong Communal House. Check out after lunch, transfer to Da Nang for flight to Nha Trang. Arrival, hotel check in.

Day 13: Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Full day city tour with stop at Oceanic Institute, boat trip to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Mun Island – where you can enjoy water game such as parasailing, diving or just relax at the beach. At leisure at the rest of the day.

Day 14: Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Enjoy Nha Trang beach by the side of the most beautiful bays in the World. Afternoon visit Long Son pagoda, Cham's tower of Ponagar with its typical architect, then relax at hot stream nearby.

Day 15: Nha Trang – Da Lat (B, L, D)
Car trip to Da Lat, "the city of spring" on the Lam Vien – Di Linh highlands, on the way visit to the Cham's tower of Poklong Garai. Arrival, hotel check in. Afternoon visit to Da Lat Cathedral, Da Lat train station – it was considered to be the most beautiful train station when opened in 1938...Evening enjoy fresh air around Xuan Huong lake and Da Lat's night market as well as XQ embroidered picture gallery. Overnight in Da Lat.

Day 16: Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Visit King Bao Dai's Villa, Valley of Love, Than Tho Lake, the City's flower park – a collection of flower with variety kind from local or other country before transferring to HCMC. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 17: HCMC (B, L, D)
After breakfast spend a full day touring bustling HCMC: Enjoy a tour to Cho Lon and stop at Binh Tay Market, discover the vast sanctuary of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and a lacquer ware factory. In the afternoon enjoy a tour in the Old Quarter and discover the Opera House, Notre - Dame Cathedral built in the 19th century, the French - style post office and the Reunification Palace (outside). Finally, end the day with a visit to War Remnants Museum. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 18: Departure (B)
At leisure until transferring to the airport for departure, end of service.

All tours include: Present of handmade work - Accommodation based on twin sharing either Executive, Deluxe or Standard - Air Conditioned transportation - Meals in full board - All admission fees - English speaking guide - Tourist insurance. NOT included are: Single person surcharge - Drinks - Personal expenditures - International air ticket and airport tax - Tips