Hanoi City

 Tour

1/2 Day Tour

AM or PM Departures

Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday, and entire October and November for annual maintenance) and his former residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the old quarter of Hanoi. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12).

Cost: US$50/adult, $37.50/child

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Bat Trang Tour

1/2 Day Tour

AM or PM Departures

Half day visit to two handicraft production villages around Hanoi. Bat Trang, a pottery village, famous for several centuries and Xuan Lam, a newly developed village, famous for his lacquerware workshop. See Notes:  (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost:    US$40/adult, $30/child

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Thay & Tay Phuong Pagoda Tours

1/2 Day Tour

AM or PM Departures

Depart from Hanoi to Thay Pagoda (30km southwest), home of the art of water puppetry. Proceed to Tay Phuong Pagoda to discover the wonderful collection of Buddhist statues dated the 17th century. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$50/adult, US$37.50/child

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Hoa Lu Tour
 

Full Day Tour

Drive to visit Tam Coc Caves (110km south), famous as so called “Dry Ha Long Bay”, the same limestone rocks lying on rice fields with a stream instead of the sea. Visit also the Bich Dong Pagoda, and the Temples of Dinh and Le dynasties.
Rates are net net, including all Taxes and Service. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$125/adult, US$93.75/child

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RED RIVER DISCOVERY

Full Day Tour

Boarding at Hanoi's River port for an boat excursion along the mystery Red River. visit Chem Temple, Battrang ceramic village, Ghenh Temple and Bode Pagoda. Picnic lunch is arranged.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: $100/adult, US$75/child (Minimum 2 person)

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Hoa Binh Mai Chau Tour

Full Day Tour

Drive 75km to Hoa Binh and another 75km to Mai Chau, a pretty valley with a patch-work quilt of rice paddies, farms and houses-on-stilts. This area is home of many hill tribes including Muong and Thai ethnic minorities.

See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost:  US$77.50/adult, US$58.15/adult.

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HANOI CITY TOUR

Full Day Tour

Pick up at the Hotel, visit Ngoc Son Temple. Coach trip along the Hanoi Old Quarters, pass by Dong Xuan Market then continue to the Old Citadel. Stop for visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to visit the Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Lunch. Coach trip around the West Lake. Proceed to visit Ethnology Museum. Continue to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam. Return to Hotel. Tour end.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$70/adult, US$52.50/child.

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PERFUME PAGODA

Full Day Tour

The Perfume Pagoda is located about 60km Southwest of Hanoi, this is a complex of Pagodas constructed into the sides of the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain. Discover this most famous pilgrimage spot both by boat and on foot. Pick up at your Hotel. 2 hours road trip. Arrive Perfume Pagoda. One hour rowing boat on Yen Stream to Thien Tru Harbor. 2 hours trekking up to the Huong Tich Cave Pagoda. One hour down. Lunch at Thien Tru. Return Hanoi. Tour end.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$75/adult, US$56.25/child

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HOA LU - TAM COC

Full Day Tour

Hoa Lu is only three hours from Hanoi, the "Ha Long Bay inland " will offer you a spectacular limestone scenery. Beyond its beautiful landscapes, Hoa Lu has a wealthy history since it was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and early Le dynasties. (968-1010 AD). Depart to Ninh Binh, enjoying the rural scenery along the road. Visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel. Lunch at Restaurant. Take the rowing boat along the tiny canal among the rice field to visit Tam Coc (Three Grottoes). Visit Linh Van Village Where the skill of hand chiseling granite rock, some weighing as much as 1,200 kg. Back to Hanoi. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$90/adult, US$67.50/child

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CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Full Day Tour

Cuc Phuong is 120km south of Hanoi and is one of the original forests in Vietnam with 25,000 hectares. Depart to Ninh Binh - a 3 hour road trip with stop-over in Ninh Binh. Visit Park Museum, Botanical Gardens and the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. Lunch. Depart to the Park Centre, on the way visit the "Cave of Early Man" admire the Primary Forest with "1,000 years Old Tree". Leave for Hanoi. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$90/adult, US$67.50/child

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TRADITIONAL VILLAGES AND PAGODAS TOUR

Full Day Tour

OPT- 1: BAT TRANG- an old pottery village & COLOA - an old citadel of Vietnam.
OPT- 2: VAN PHUC - a silk village, TRAM pagoda & TRAM GIAN pagoda. OPT- 3: BAT TRANG - an old pottery village; DONG HO - a painting village; BUT THAP pagoda; DONG KY - carpentry village. OPT- 4: THAY pagoda (master pagoda) & TAY PHUONG pagoda, a famous one for 79 statues carved after classical Buddhist stories. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: Options 1 & 2: US$60/adult, US$45/child. Options 3 & 4: US$65/adult, US$48.75/child

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Ha Long BAY

Full Day Tour

Ha Long Bay has over 3,000 rugged island protruding from the sea dotted with sailing junks making it the "Descending Dragon" and one of the most romantic parts of Vietnam. Board the traditional junk for a memorable experience. Depart to Ha Long Bay, a 5 hour road trip with stop-over in Hai Duong. Boat trip on Ha Long Bay (about 5 hrs), visit Thien Cung, Dau Go or Sung Sot caves. Lunch on boat. Enjoy sunset when returning. Return to Hanoi Tour ends. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$150/adult, US$112.50/child (only Deluxe standard offered)

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CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK & KENH GA GEYSER

2 D/1 N

Day 1: Depart to Ninh Binh, a 3 hour road trip with stop-over in Ninh Binh. Check in Hotel. Visit Park Museum, Botanical Gardens and the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. Lunch. Depart to the Park Center, on the way visit the "Cave of Early Man" admire the Primary Forest with "1,000 years Old Tree". Back to Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Breakfast. Depart to Van Long Tourist Area. Boat trip around natural caves and grottoes, which is considered as the second Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Picnic lunch. Visit Kenh Ga Geyser and Fishing Village on the river. Leave for Hanoi. Tour end. See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost US$135/adult, US$101.25

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Ha Long BAY

2 D/1 N

Day 1: Depart to Ha Long, a 4 hour road trip with stop-over at Hai Duong City. Check-in hotel and lunch. Boat trip (about 4hrs), visit Thien Cung & Dau Go caves. Enjoy sunset when returning.
Day 2: Another boat trip (about 6 hrs), visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop beach. Lunch. Road trip back to Hanoi with stop- over in Hong Ngoc Res at Hai Duong city. Arrive Hanoi. Tour end.
Deluxe: See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Standard: See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$250/adult, US$187.50/child (Deluxe) or US$150/adult, US$112.50/child (Standard)

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Ha Long - CAT BA - HAI PHONG - HANOI

2 D/1 N

Cruising among thousand of island, walking Cat Ba’s nature trail, enjoying fresh, seafood, relaxing at the beach and swimming in the calm water: Ha Long Bay welcome you.
Day 1: Depart to Ha Long. Arrive Ha Long, take boat trip to Cat Ba. Lunch on boat. On the way, visit Sung Sot and Bo Nau Cave. Arrive Cat Ba, check in, dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Breakfast. Visit Cat Ba National Park. Return hotel for lunch. Take hydrofoil to Hai Phong City. Arrive Hai Phong, visit Hai Phong city by car and return to Hanoi.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$375/adult, US$281.25/child
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MAI CHAU

2 D/1 N

The Northern region features rugged mountains exotic tree, green paddy fields and large tea plantation. Beside the enchanting landscape, this region is home to more than 30 ethnic minority groups who live in primitive villages.
Day 1: Departure from Hanoi. Arrive Mai Chau. Lunch. Short walk around the Thai Villages. Dinner and sleep on stilt house.
Day 2: Breakfast. Visit Xa Linh Village and enjoy daily life of Red Meo and White Tay minority people. Back to Hanoi with lunch in Lac village. Stop over in Hoa Binh for seeing biggest hydroelectricity plant in Vietnam. Back to Hanoi.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$190/adult, US$142.50/child
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Kayaking Tour I

2 D/1 N (inc 1/2 day of kayaking)

Day 1: Depart to Ha Long Bay by travel bus. Arrive Ha Long. Lunch at restaurant. Boat trip to Cat Ba, on the way visit Sung Sot cave and swim on the bay. Arrive Cat Ba, check in hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Breakfast. Take motor boat to Lan Ha Bay (about 20kms far from Cat Ba Island ), start kayaking around the bay. Enjoy sceneries and swimming at the beaches. Snorkeling to discover various colorful ocean creatures. Return to Cat Ba Island, pass by the Pearl farm. Lunch. Take hydrofoil to Hai Phong City ( 60 minutes ). Arrive Hai Phong, take high quality bus to Hanoi. Tour end.
Includes Accommodation (Fan room), Transport (travel bus & boat trip with group on the 1st day), Private trip on 2nd day, Hydrofoil ticket, Entrance fees, Meals and experienced local guide. Drinks excluded.

Cost: US$95/adult, US$71.25/child

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HAI PHONG, CAT BA & HA LONG TOUR

3 D/2 N

Cruising among thousand of islands, walking Cat Ba’s nature trail, enjoying fresh, seafood, relaxing at the beach and swimming in the calm water: Ha Long Bay welcome you.
Day 1: Depart to Hai Phong. Take the hydrofoil from Binh Port to Cat Ba. Arrive Cat Ba island. Check in hotel. Lunch. Free swimming at Cat Co Beach or sightseeing. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast. Motorboat trip to Ha Long. On the way, visit Sung Sot Cave. Lunch on boat. Arrive Ha Long. Check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast. Free swimming at Bai Chay Beach or visiting Royal Park. Lunch at hotel. Return Hanoi. Tour end.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$430/adult, US$322.50/child

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BA BE ADVENTURE TOUR

3 D/2 N

Ba Be is natural wild area, the beautiful area boats, water falls, rivers, deep valleys, lakes and caves set amid towering peaks. The area is inhabited by members of the Dai Minority, who live in the home built on stilts.
Day 1: Leave for Ba Be, about 250km far from Hanoi. Lunch on the way. Arrive Ba Be. Check in hotel. Free. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast. Trekking to visit some ethnic villages. Picnic lunch. Visit the beautiful National Park on boat. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast. Continue to visit the lakes. Lunch at hotel. Leave for Hanoi.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$325/adult, US$281.25

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Kayaking Tour II

3 D/2 N (inc full day of kayaking)

Day 1: Depart to Ha Long Bay by travel bus. Arrive Ha Long. Lunch at restaurant. Boat trip to Cat Ba, on the way visit Sung Sot cave and swim on the bay. Arrive Cat Ba, check in hotel or equivalent, dinner and overnight .
Day 2: Breakfast. Take motor boat to Lan Ha Bay (about 20kms far from Cat Ba Island), start kayaking around small beaches. Enjoy sceneries, swimming and snorkeling to discover various colorful ocean creatures. Return to Cat Ba Island (you can take Kayaking and the motor boat will run following you). Pass by the Pearl farm. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast. Boat trip back to Ha Long Bay. On the way stop for swimming. Lunch at restaurant. Return to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at 18h00. Tour end. Include: Accommodation (Fan room), Transport (travel bus & boat trip with group on 1st and 3rd day), Private trip on 2nd day, Entrance fees, Meals and experienced local guide on 2nd day. Drinks excluded.

Cost: US$275/adult, $206.25/child

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Phong Nha Getaway Tour

3 D/2 N

By rail from Hanoi. No frills 2 night getaway with accommodation in hotels, guesthouses or ethnic houses. All meals and a guide included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Hanoi by Rail. Includes rail transportation

Cost:  US$340/adult, US$255/child

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Ninh Binh (Tam Coc/Hoa Lu/Cuc Phuong) Mini-tour

3 D/2 N

No frills 2 night getaway with accommodation in hotels, guesthouses or ethnic houses. All meals and a guide included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes road transportation

Cost:  US$340/adult, US$255/child

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Bach Ma National Park Getaway

3 D/2 N

Large, well organized national park with guesthouse accommodation in renovated French villa in a ruined hill-station about fifty miles south west of Hue and thirtykm from Lang Co. Superb views, waterfalls and abundant plant and wildlife, particularly birds. Hiking and walking along carefully designed trails. The best time to visit is from mid-winter to the end of the summer. Two nights at a hotel, guesthouse or ethnic house and meals fully inclusive. Transport to and from nearest centre included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes rail transportation

Cost:  US$175/adult, US$131.25/child

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HANOI FLEXIBLE CITY BREAK

3 D/2 N

Two nights in a comfortable twin or double-bedded room in a central hotel on bed and breakfast terms, based on double occupancy. Half day guided city tour, city information pack and transfers from airport/station etc. included. We tailor these tours to cater to your interests -  Bicycle touring, motorcycle tours, walking or trekking, visits to traditional herbalists, artists’ studios, crafts people’s workshops, floral gardens and a host of other possibilities can be made available. Full board terms, flowers, theatre or concert tickets, "special" meals and/or any other personal requirements available on request.

Minimum two people.

Cost:

US$175/adult, US$132.25/child.

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Cuc Phuong National Park Getaway

3 D/2 N

Large forest park about 130km south of Hanoi. Dense vegetation with very varied bio-diversity, caves and grottos. Endangered primate rescue centre. First-class hiking and trekking. Some basic accommodation in ethnic-style building and park guesthouse, or in nearby Ninh Binh town. The best time to visit is between October and April. Two nights at a hotel, guesthouse or ethnic house with meals fully inclusive. Transport to and from nearest centre included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes road transportation

Cost:  US$110/adult, US$82.50/child

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Mai Chau Getaway

3 D/2 N

Ethnic village area in a beautiful setting about 140km west of Hanoi. Mainly White Thai and H’mong ethnic groups. Mai Chau is more commercialized than the ethnic areas in the far north and central regions, so modern facilities are available. Nevertheless, it is a relaxing place to spend a few days. Good hiking and trekking opportunities are available. Accommodation is in ethnic stilt houses. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn. Two nights at a hotel, guesthouse or ethnic house on bed and meals fully inclusive. Transport to and from nearest centre included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes road transportation

Cost:  US$110/adult, US$82.50/child

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Ha Long Mini-tour

3 D/2 N

No frills 2 night getaway with accommodation in hotels, guesthouses or ethnic houses. All meals and a guide included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes road transportation

Cost:  US$340/adult, US$255/child

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Ha Long (overnight on boat & hotel) Mini-tour

3 D/2 N

No frills 2 night getaway with accommodation in hotels, guesthouses or ethnic houses. All meals and a guide included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room. Includes road transportation

Cost:  US$340/adult, US$255/child

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Ba Be Lake National Park  Mini-tour

3 D/2 N

No frills 2 night getaway with accommodation in hotels, guesthouses or ethnic houses. All meals and a guide included. All prices based upon double occupancy of a twin or double-bedded room.  ncludes road transportation

Cost:  US$340/adult, US$255/child

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Kayaking Tour III

3 D/2 N (inc 1/2 day of kayaking)

Day 1: Depart to Ha Long Bay. Lunch. Boat trip to Cat Ba, visit Sung Sot caves. Dinner & overnight in Cat Ba.
Day 2: Short trek to visit Cat Ba National Park. Back to the hotel for lunch. Take motor boat pass Cat Co beach 1,2,3 and sightsee many small and big mountains on the Bay. The boat will stop at Lan Ha Bay (about 20kms far from Cat Ba island). Start kayaking around several beaches. Enjoy sceneries, swimming and snorkeling to discover various colorful ocean creatures. Return to Cat Ba Island (you can Kayak and the motor boat will run following you). Pass by the Pearl farm and enjoy sunset. Arrive Cat Ba. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Boat trip back to Ha Long Bay. Lunch. Return to Hanoi.
Includes Accommodation (Fan room), Transport (travel bus & boat trip with group on 1st, 3rd day), Private trip on 2nd day, Entrance fees, Meals and experienced local guide on 2nd day. Drinks excluded.

Cost: US$90/adult, US$67.50/child.

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pa & Tribal Market

4 D/3 N

Day 1:    Evening pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, transfer to Hanoi railways station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on Victoria Carriage – 4-soft berth Superior compartment.
Day 2:    Pick up at Lao Cai station. Breakfast at a local restaurant. Continue by car to visit Coc Ly tribal market which offers chances to see H’mong and Dzao minority people in their most colorful costumes. Take a boat trip down stream on Chay river with picnic lunch. Enjoy scenic view from the river and trek to visit villages of Dzao and Tay minorities on the way. Disembark and drive to Sapa. Check in at the Victoria Sapa Hotel. Dinner and accommodation
Day 3:    Breakfast. Transfer to Ta Van village, spend about 8km twisty road from Sapa’s town to this village. Along the road you will see many H’Mong, Dzay, Dzao ethnic people dressed in their traditional colorful costume. Two-hour trekking tour through a terrace paddy field and discover lifestyle of the Dzay minority. Return to Sapa. Lunch at the Gecko restaurant. Afternoon trek to Cat Cat village of Dzao and Dzay minorities. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 4:    Breakfast. Transfer to Lao Cai train station for day train to Hanoi departure at 10.00am. Lunch on board at the Le Tonkin restaurant. Arrive in Hanoi in late evening (eta 20.00 hrs). Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.

 Monday departures only. See Notes:(1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13). Includes train ticket Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi on Victoria carriage (4-bed superior cabin)

Cost:    US$425/adult, US$318.75/child. (Minimum 2 persons)

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SAPA/BAC HA TOUR

4 D/3 N

Day 1: Overnight train to Sapa - discovered by the French as summer resort in the North-West over 100 year ago.
Day 2: Arrive at Loc Cai. Light breakfast in the street then transfer to Bac Ha town. 40km travel upon winding road with many beautiful scenery en route. Arrive Bac Ha to explore the life of ethnic people in North West of Vietnam. Lunch. Afternoon transfer back Sapa. Dinner and overnight in Sapa
Day 3: Full day discovering Sapa. 4 hours trekking to Taphin village. Get acquainted with ethnic people and see many beautiful scenery en route. Transfer to Lao Cai Station for train back to Hanoi. Overnight in train.
Day 4: Hanoi arrival. Transfer to hotel.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$285/adult, US$218.75/child

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DIEN BIEN PHU - HOA BINH TOUR

4 D/3 N

Day 1: Meeting at the hotel, transfer to Ninh Binh. Visit ancient old citadels. Lunch. Afternoon take boat trip through winding stream to visit Tam Coc. Transfer to Hoa Binh. Overnight in Hoa Binh. Dinner and enjoy traditional folk show.
Day 2: Day trip drive to Dien Bien. See many beautiful scenery en route. Arrive Dien Bien in the afternoon. Overnight in Dien Bien
Day 3: Full day exploring the old battle field where 50 years odd have witnessed the victory of Vietnam people over the French. Overnight in Dien Bien.
Day 4: Transfer to Muong Thanh airport for flight back to Hanoi.
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$280/adult, US$210/child

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NORTH - EAST ADVENTURE TOUR

5 D/4 N

The Northern region features rugged mountains exotic tree, green paddy fields and large tea plantation. Beside the enchanting landscape, this region is home to more than 30 ethnic minority groups who live in primitive villages.
Day 1: Depart at to Lang Son. Visit Tam Thanh, Nhi Thanh caves and free trekking to Ky Lua village.
Day 2: Trekking to villages of Tho, Nung, Meo and Dzao people.
Day 3: Discover the numerous lakes and National Park.
Day 4: Ba be lake (free day). Continue to visit the poetic lakes surrounded by steep mountains up to natural caves. Trekking to ethnic hamlets locating around the lake.
Day 5: Stop for short trek, viewing the beautiful landscapes and making amazing photos. Return to Hanoi
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$375/adult, US$281.75/child

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Hanoi - Sapa Tour

5 D/4 N

Departure : Weekly departure on every Friday for seat-in-coach tour (min. 2 persons). Every Friday departure for private tour
All departure dates will be provided by English/German speaking local guide
Day 1:    Pick up at the airport or hotel and make excursion to home of water puppet art, Quoc Oai, 30km from Hanoi. Visit Tay Phuong to sight the finest collection of wooden Buddha statues and Thay pagoda. Return Hanoi and have dinner at hotel. Transfer to Hanoi train station for night train to Lao Cai etd 21.00 hrs. Overnight on Victoria carriage
Day 2:    Arrival at Lao Cai station at 07.00 hrs. Transfer to Sapa by minibus (40km, one hour drive). Buffet breakfast upon arrival and time at leisure. In the afternoon, a Russian jeep will drive you along twisty roads to a ethnic minority village called Ta Phin, there live the Dzao & H’mong. One hour walk through the countryside and visit to Ta Phin cave nearby. Overnight at Victoria Sapa
Day 3:    Buffet breakfast. Travel 75km road from Sapa to Bac Ha view the Sunday market full of montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress their most colorful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made souvenirs. Lunch at a local restaurant. Walking tour at an ethnic minority village nearby. Transfer back Sapa.  Accommodation.
Day 4:    Breakfast. Time at leisure for more individual discovery the area or just to keep yourself relaxing or to enjoy the hotel facilities (heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis court, massage, etc). Accommodation.
Day 5:    Breakfast. Drive to Lao Cai and board on Victoria day train to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful scenery along railway through this mountainous area. Transfer to hotel or similar.

See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13)
Includes train ticket Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi on Victoria carriage (4-bed superior cabin)

Cost:    US$715/adult, $536.25/child (Minimum 2 persons)

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NORTH - WEST ADVENTURE TOUR

6 D/5 N

The Northern region features rugged mountains exotic tree, green paddy fields and large tea plantation. Beside the enchanting landscape, this region is home to more than 30 ethnic minority groups who live in primitive villages.
Day 1: Depart to Sapa. 11hrs road trip. Lunch on the way. Arrive Sapa. Check in, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast. Trekking for 6km, visiting Black H'mong village of Cat Cat, Cat Cat waterfall. Enjoy panoramic Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Enjoy Love Market.
Day 3: Stop at Phong Tho for visiting some Ethnic Villages.
Day 4: Visit a small Museum of the Battle Field, Headquarter of Colonel Christian de Catries, old French Tanks and Artillery pieces.
Day 5: Visit French Prison, Hot Springs and Natural Caves.
Day 6: Visit small Ethnic Hamlets scattering along the way from Yen Chau, Moc Chau to Hoa Binh (Muong people).
See Notes: (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12)

Cost: US$500/adult, US$375/child

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Conquer The Fancipan

6 D/5 N

Day 1:    Evening pick up at hotel. Transfer to Hanoi train station and board on Victoria carriage for Lao Cai.

Day 2:    Upon arrival in Lao Cai, transfer another 38km on coach to Sapa. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way leading towards Sapa, a mountainous area of stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minorities. Having breakfast at the Victoria Hotel and get briefing about the tour. Transfer to the foot of Fancipan near Cat Cat village. Climbing up to the height of 1,000km, visit H’Mong village with about 90 residences. Trekking through a bamboo forest to the height of 1,500km. Lunch. Continue our road via a proto-plastic forest to 2,100m height. Dinner and camping.
Day 3:  Early breakfast. Climb up and reach the highest mount of Indochina (3,142m) at around noon. Taking photo the panoramic view and relaxing. Lunch. Climb down back track and spend the 2nd night at the height of 2,100m. Dinner & camping.
Day 4:  Early breakfast. Going on our way back. The fresh air of the jungle and splendid scenery from the Fancipan make you forget the rough terrain and the journey the most memorial one. Lunch en route. Transfer to Hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5:  Breakfast. Transfer to Bac Ha. View the mountainous market full of montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress their most colorful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made souvenirs. Lunch en route. Walking tour at Ban Pho village then bound for Lao Cai and board on train at 17.30 hrs. Night train to Hanoi with ETD 18.45 hrs.
Day 6:    Early arrival in Hanoi (04.20 hrs). You can keep the cabin until 07.00 hrs. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi. (Transfer to the airport subject to surcharge)
Wednesday departures only. See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13). Includes train ticket Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi. Includes Porter, Food, Cook, Camping gear.

Cost:    US$450/adult. No children. Minimum 2 persons.

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Vietnam Classic Tour

7 D/6 N

Day 1: Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to the Sunway Hotel or similar. Cyclo tour (2hours); visit to the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Dinner at the Seasons restaurant. Water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. Accommodation
Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Temple of Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Fine Art Museum, Quan Than Temple, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October and November) and Residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Army Museum. Lunch at the Brother Cafe restaurant in Hanoi. Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Cathedral, Garden theatre, Hang Kenh tapestry, Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple and then check-in at the Royal Garden Harbour View Hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast at hotel. Leave hotel to the quay. Take off by hydrofoil for Cat Ba Island. On arrival, move to a wooden boat to cruise the best part of Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay through the limestone islets. Seafood lunch on board. Return to Cat Ba Island to catch the hydrofoil to Hai Phong. Pick up at Hai Phong quay and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi and check-in at the Sunway Hotel or similar. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 4: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar. Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at the Club Garden or An Binh restaurant. Visit Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh Tombs. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast at hotel. Depart Hue for Da Nang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Upon arrival in Da Nang, transfer to visit Cham Museum. Lunch at the Kim Do restaurant. Continue to visit Marble Mountain and China beach and then drive to Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Transfer to the Hoi An Hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.
Day 6:    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Meet on arrival at Tan Son Nhat  International Airport in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to the Equatorial Hotel or similar. Lunch at the Indochine restaurant. City tour: China town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum and former Presidential Palace. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 7:    Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport. Depart Ho Chi Minh by international flight for next destination.
See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13). Includes Domestic air fares: Hanoi/Hue-Da Nang/Ho Chi Minh and domestic airport taxes in Vietnam

Cost:  US$955/adult, $726.25/child (Minimum 2 persons)

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NORTHERN OPEN TOUR

9 D/8 N

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. Greeted by English-speaking guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Breakfast. Free day in Hanoi. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3: Depart to Ha Long Bay. Lunch at restaurant. Boat trip to Cat Ba, on the way visit THIEN CUNG & DAU GO caves. Overnight in Cat Ba.
Day 4: OPTION I: Short trek. to visit Cat Ba National Park. Back to the hotel. Free. Dinner. OPTION II: Breakfast. Bus transfer to visit Cat Ba National Park. Enjoy 12km trek. through the forest with stop over viewing Frog Lake. Cross over 6 mountains ranges. Arrive Viet Hai village. Picnic lunch. Continue walking to Lan Ha Bay. Boat trip back to the hotel. Enjoy scenery and swimming. Dinner and stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Boat trip back to Ha Long Bay. Lunch. Return to Hanoi.
Day 6: Depart to Sapa at about 5h30. 10hrs road trip. Lunch on the way. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7: Walking to the Red DZao minority village of TaPhin, and passing through some other villages where you will find the everyday life of the people, cross over mountains with many terrace fields. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Leave for Bac Ha and visit a colorful minority market and 3 hours walk around the village of ethnic people. Overnight in hotel in Bac Ha.
Day 9: Depart for Hanoi. Lunch on the way.
See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13)

Cost: US$750/adult, US$562.50/child

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Vietnam Classic Tour I

12 D/11 N

Day 1: Meet on arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai International airport. Pick up at the airport and make excursion to home of water puppet art, Quoc Oai, 30km from Hanoi. Visit Tay Phuong to sight the finest collection of wooden Buddha statues and Thay pagoda. Return Hanoi and have dinner at Sunway hotel. Transfer to Hanoi train station for night train to Lao Cai etd 2100. Overnight on Victoria carriage
Day 2: Arrival at Lao Cai station at 0700. Transfer to Sapa by minibus (40km, one hour drive). Buffet breakfast upon arrival and time at leisure. In the afternoon, a Russian jeep will drive you along twisty roads to a ethnic minority village called Ta Phin, there live the Dzao & H’mong. One hour walk through the countryside and visit to Ta Phin cave nearby. Overnight at Victoria Sapa.

Day 3: Buffet breakfast. Spending 75km road from Sapa to Bac Ha view the Sunday market full of montagnards from surrounding villages. They dress their most colorful costumes and head to the market to exchange goods or sell self-made souvenirs. Lunch at a local restaurant. Walking tour at an ethnic minority village nearby. Transfer back Sapa. Accommodation.
Day 5: Breakfast. Drive to Lao Cai and board on Victoria day train to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful scenery along railway through this mountainous area. Transfer to Sunway hotel. Accommodation at Sunway.
Day 6:  Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Afternoon, Cyclo tour (2hours) visit to the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Dinner at local restaurant. In evening, water puppet show, the unique Vietnamese traditional art. This art originates from rural festivals in Vietnam. The artists-men and women-stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. Accommodation.

Day 7:    Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Temple of Literature built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first university, Fine Art Museum, Quan Than Temple, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed on Monday, Friday and the whole October and November) and Residence, One Pillar Pagoda and Army Museum. Lunch at local restaurant in Hanoi. Drive to Hai Phong, visit to the Cathedral, Garden theatre, Hang Kenh tapestry. Du Hang Pagoda and Kenh temple and then check-in at Royal Garden Harbour View Hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel

Day 8:    Breakfast at hotel. Leave hotel to the quay. Take off by hydrofoil for Cat Ba Island. On arrival, move to a wooden boat to cruise the best part of Cat Ba Island and Ha Long Bay through the limestone islets. Seafood lunch on board. Return to Cat Ba Island to catch the hydrofoil to Hai Phong. Pick up at Hai Phong quay and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi and check-in at Sunway Hotel or similar. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 9:    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, the royal city of Vietnam’s last ruling dynasty and transfer to the Saigon Morin Hotel or similar. Boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh Tombs. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 10: Breakfast at hotel. Depart Hue for Da Nang across the Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Ocean Clouds), passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Upon arrival in Da Nang, transfer to visit Cham Museum
Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to visit Marble Mountain and China beach and then drive to Hoi An to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Transfer to Hoi An Hotel. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 11:    Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Da Nang Airport for morning flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Meet on arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh and transfer to Equatorial Hotel or similar. Lunch at local restaurant. City tour: China town, Thien Hau Pagoda, History Museum and former Presidential Palace. Dinner and accommodation at hotel
Day 12:    Breakfast at hotel. Time at leisure for own activities before transfer to the airport. Depart Ho Chi Minh by international flight for next destination.

See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13).

Friday Departure for private tour. Includes domestic airfare: Hanoi/Hue-Da Nang/Ho Chi Minh and domestic airport taxes in Vietnam. Includes Train ticket Hanoi/Lao Cai/Hanoi on Victoria carriage (4-bed superior cabin)

Cost:    US$1,675/adult, US$1,256.25/child (Minimum 2 persons)

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VIETNAM CLASSIC TOUR II

14 D/13 N

Day 1:  Arrive at Noi Bai airport. Relaxation, welcome dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Breakfast. All day city tour: a choice of sightseeing, major attractions, back-street exploration, special interest visits, markets, etc. Traditional Water Puppetry performance in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Breakfast. Hanoi surroundings & craft villages. Local attractions: possibly the Tay Phuong Pagoda (Pagoda of the West), the Thay Pagoda (The Pagoda of the Master), Dong Ky village (traditional handmade furniture inlaid with mother of pearl), Bat Trang village (fine ceramics) or other craft centers. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4: Breakfast. Drive to Ha Long Bay, possibly visiting Dong Trieu (ceramics centre) and/or Bach Dang (famous battle 13th century site, attractive north Viet Nam rural scenery) en route. Lunch and Dinner included. Overnight in Ha Long City.
Day 5: Breakfast. Six-hour cruise in traditional wooden sampan on Ha Long Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Area) Visits to grottoes and caves, swimming, seafood lunch on the boat. Afternoon return, dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Breakfast. Morning flight to Hue (World Heritage Area) Imperial Citadel, etc. Overnight at a hotel in Hue.
Day 7: Breakfast. Hue City tour and Royal Tombs. Lunch. Drive to Da Nang. Dinner and overnight at a hotel on/near My Khe/China Beach, Hoi An/Da Nang.
Day 8: Breakfast. Drive to My Son (World Heritage site) via Cham Museum. Lunch. Return to Hoi An for sightseeing, relaxation etc. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An/Da Nang.
Day 9: Breakfast. Free time, or boat trip along river (views of traditional life of the area). Overnight in Hoi An/Da Nang.
Day 10: Breakfast. Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City, transfer to hotel. Mr. Binh’s Noodle Shop (traditional refreshments). City tour: possibly History Museum, Museum of War Remnants, ‘Jade Emperor’ pagoda, Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon (Chinatown). Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Breakfast. Drive to Vinh Long, cruise on Mekong River, floating markets, fruit orchards, traditional crafts, rural life, wide range of varied cottage industries. Lunch. Drive to Can Tho. Dinner and overnight in the Mekong
Day 12: Breakfast. Drive to Cai Rang, boat cruise on the Mekong Delta. Lunch. Drive to Soc Trang (small town well off the beaten tourist track with several unusual attractions). Dinner and overnight in the Mekong.
Day 13: Breakfast. Return to Ho Chi Minh. Lunch. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Farewell dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 14: Breakfast. Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon) departure from Tan Son Nhat airport.
See Notes: (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13)

Cost:  Standard:  US$1,575/adult, US$1,181.25/child. Deluxe:  US$2,280/adult, US$1710/child.

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Ha Long - HANOI TOUR

15 D/14 N

Day 1: This morning we depart Hanoi early for a 11 hours drive to Son La ( 320km from Hanoi ). We will reach the small township of Mai Chau in time for lunch before continuing onto Son La. Arriving at our destination for today by late afternoon we will check into our local guest house. Son La is located in a scenic valley, inhabited by Thai, Muong and H’mong minority people. This are is historically important for its involvement in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France during the early decades of this century.
Day 2: Breakfast. Visit the remains of the old French prison and have a dip in the local hot springs before boarding our vehicle for the drive to Dien Bien Phu around 170km away. It is a 7 hour journey on rough roads, but it is worth it as the scenery is breathtaking. By late afternoon we arrive in Dien Bien town and check into our guest house for the night.
Day 3: Breakfast. Dien Bien Phu visiting the former battlefields, the museum and some of the hill tribe villages. Tonight will be our second night in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 4: Breakfast. Drive to Phong Tho, around 8 hours away. As our journey progresses the roads deteriorate considerably and increase traveling time, however the scenery more than makes up of this. Once we reach Phong Tho we will visit the local market that is becoming popular with visitors that want to make the effort to get here. It is often touted as one of the most colorful markets in Vietnam. From Phong Tho we will continue the short distance to Tam Duong and our guest house for this night.
Day 5: Breakfast. Drive east to Sapa. As the roads become even rougher, the more deserted they get. But the rougher they get, the more scenic they are. The beautiful hill station of Sapa has the best of both words, breath-taking scenery and modern-day comforts. We leave the Tam Duong Hotel at 07h30 and a