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17 Days Wow Vietnam!

Tour description:
Seventeen days discovery Vietnamese culture and daily life and history in style. It covers the most renowned sites in Vietnam as well as some of the little known places and much more.. This tour is outstanding and should be called "The Trip of a Lifetime".

17 Days WOW VIETNAM MapTour Code : VTL 04
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Nha Trang - Hue - Hanoi - Trang An Grotto caves – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Halong Bay - Cat ba Island
Tour Duration: 17 Days/ 16 Nights
Dates: Up on request
Starts/Ends: Ho Chi Minh city/ Hanoi
Tour Type: Traditional and Beach vacation
Activity Level: Boating, Walking, Biking, Kayaking, Cooking…
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Grade: Deluxe

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city – Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city tour
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be – My Thuan – Sadec on Le Cochinchine cruise
Day 4: Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On on Le Cochinchine cruise
Day 5: Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city – fly to Nha Trang
Day 7: Nha Trang – free for Beach and Golf
Day 8: Nha Trang – Island & Snorkeling tour
Day 9: Nha Trang – Fly to Da Nang – transfer to Hue – Relax & to be Kings & Queens
Day 10: Hue – boat trip & Garden House
Day 11: Hue – Fly to Hanoi – cooking class
Day 12: Hanoi city tour
Day 13: Hanoi – Trang An Eco-Tourism Area – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Day 14: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Overnight on Deluxe junk)
Day 15: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba National park
Day 16: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 17: Hanoi – Departure

Price & Included Features

About Price:
Since this is a private tour, the price is per person and based on two people shared one room. For single traveler please kindly add the single supplement price. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give us as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

Tour Price Included
English speaking guide (other language up on arrival)
Private transfer and transportation
Entrance fees
Meals indicated in the program
Accommodation with 5 stars, daily breakfast
1 bottle of water/person/day
Snorkeling gear
Sundeck-chairs

On Le Co Chinchine cruise:
Tour guide on board
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Biking and sampan boat rides
Services of crews during the cruise on board
1 Complementary food massage
Pre-dinner drink

On Paradise junk cruise:
Welcome Cocktail
Cruise Itinerary and Program as dedicated above
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees & Permits
On-cruise English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxury Cabins or Suites with A/C
Luxury en-suite Bathroom
1 Asian Lunch and 1 Set lunch
2 Set Dinners
2 Continental Buffet Breakfast
Kayaking (included & subject to availability)
Snorkel Equipment (included & subject to availability)
Tai Chi Session
Insurance, Taxes and Service Charges
Bicycle in Viet Hai Village
Private transfer Hanoi / Halong Bay round trip with air-condition van (Shuttle bus option is available with the cruises)

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh city – Arrival
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement
Accommodation: Caravel hotel – 5 stars in Central city
Up on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will be welcome at the airport by Viet Vision Travel’s tour guide and then transfer to hotel. Check in and relax. In the evening, we enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today Dinner included.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh city tour
Accommodation: Caravel hotel – 5 stars in Central city
Sites visited: Reunification Palace, Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon, China town… After breakfast at hotel, at 8:00, we depart our hotel for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that we will visit War Remnant Museum, where we can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. We also stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get good shots for our memory of the big, modern city of Vietnam. In the afternoon we will visit Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon, Chinese town and market. Here we can experience our Vietnamese Southern daily life. Then we will be back to hotel at around 18:00. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today Breakfast included.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be – My Thuan – Sadec on Le Cochinchine cruise
Accommodation: Le Co Chinchine cruise – Deluxe
Today, we check out hotel (leave big luggage at hotel and bring necessary things for 3 day boat trip), and transfer to Cai Be where we will board Le Cochinchine boat. We arrive at Cai Be at midday and check in with welcome drink. After that, Le Cochinchine sets sails to Cai Thia while lunch is served on boat.

In this afternoon, we will embark on a lovely cycling excursion on the bank of the peninsula browing several verdant villages to visit the gardens and orchards, local houses and many opportunities meet with people and get insight into Delta life. On the way to My Thuan, we will visit Cao Dai Great Temple; then be back to cruise and continue toward Sadec where is a nice quiet town overlooking Mekong River. We will visit lively Sadec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. We also walk along the village path and get ourselves acquaintance with rural acitivities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, vegetable farm and fish farms.
In the end of the day, we relax on boat while it is downstream. Dinner and overnight on boat.
Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 4: Cai Thia – Vinh Long – Tra On on Le Cochinchine cruise
Accommodation: Le Co Chinchine cruise – Deluxe
Breakfast on board on the Mekong.
Today we visit Binh Hoa Phuoc island and go for walk through the islets, sampling native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meet the local people.
Then we transfer to local boat for an extensive visit of Cai Be: the floating market, the mazes of waterway local pop-rice and sweets production. After visiting Cai Be floating market, we visit old houses, delightful flower gardens and local coconut candy and rice paper manufacturers; then back to boat to continue boating to Co Chien while lunch is served. Arrive at Co Chien, we embark on a pleasant, walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people’s activities. We also visit a cottage industry, local farm and sample seasonal fruits. Boarding back, we enjoy our welcome back drink and enjoy sunset at open bar on the deck. Dinner is served while Le Cochinchine cruising Mang Thit river. Dinner and night on board. .
Today Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 5: Tra On – Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh city
Accommodation: Caravelle hotel – 5 stars in Central city
Breakfast on board. The morning bobbling commotion of Mekong river life comes to life for another lovely day our boat set sails to Cantho through tributary and canals.
We will transfer to Cairang: one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong. We go for a walk along the canals and the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards, ship building yards, rural and water activities in full swing. Then we boarding back at noon, with a welcome-back drink.
11 h00 we disembark in Cantho and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Today Breakfast included.

Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is the big tourism center in Vietnam, attracting a large of visitors to Vietnam.
Cai Be Floating Market - Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It was formed by sediment deposited by the Mekong River.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh city – fly to Nha Trang
Transfer via: Domestic flight – Viet Vision Travel’s arrangement (morning flight)
Accommodation: Diamond Bay resort – 4 star at Beach
Today we transfer to the airport for our short domestic flight to Nha Trang. After 1 hour flight, we arrive at Nha Trang Beach city. Welcome up on arrival by local tour guide who will take us to resort. Check in and relax at whitel sand beach.
Free for activities: kayak, pedal boats, volleyball nets or foot balls
Today Breakfast included.

Day 7: Nha Trang – Beach and Golf
Accommodation: Diamond Bay resort – 4 star on the Beach
Breakfast at resort.
Today is free day for Unlimited the beach games ( non - motorized ) or Golf (50 golf balls ).
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Today Breakfast included.

Day 8: Nha Trang – Island & Snorkelling tour
Accommodation: Diamond Bay resort – 4 star at Beach
Breakfast at resort.
We will be met by tour guide for full day tour at lobby of resort then transfer to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit; many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where we can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. We will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back we will visit a fishing village before going to the shore. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Today Breakfast, Lunch included.

Day 9: Nha Trang – Fly to Da Nang – transfer to Hue – Relax & to be Kings & Queens
Accommodation: Celadon Palace hotel – 5 stars
Transfer via: Domestic flight – Viet Vision Travel’s arrangement (morning flight)
This morning, we transfer back to the airport for our short flight to Da Nang. Arriving at Da Nang airport, we will be welcome by a local tour guide then transfer to Hue. On the way, we will visit Hai Van Pass with Lang Co beach…
The rest of the day, we are relax at hotel. In the evening, we will be King and Queen in our Royal Dinner. Overnight in Hue.
Today Breakfast, Dinner included.

Day 10: Hue – boat trip & Garden House
Accommodation: Celadon Palace hotel – 5 stars
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings. Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit:

- Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings.
- Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest. Then we transfer back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City; Tinh Gia Vien Garden house and Dong Ba market. Tour ends at around 06:00PM at hotel. Overnight in Hue.
Today Breakfast, Lunch included.

Nha Trang Beach
Nha Trang beach - Nha Trang, the capital of Khanh Hoa Province, has one of the nicest municipal beaches in all of Vietnam.
Forbidden Purple City - Hue
Hue is a province located in the northern part of Central Vietnam, is one of places which have many cultural heritage.

Day 11: Hue – Fly to Hanoi – cooking class
Transfer via: Domestic flight – Viet Vision Travel’s arrangement (morning flight)
Accommodation: Sheraton hotel – 5 stars
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Hanoi. One hour later, we will be welcome at the airport by local tour guide; transfer to hotel and relax.
In the afternoon, we join our cooking class at Viet Kitchen Spring restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Today Breakfast, Dinner included.

Day 12: Hanoi city tour
Accommodation: Sheraton hotel – 5 stars
Today we start our one day city tour from the lobby of the hotel. We will drive to Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we will spend a couple of hour to visit: Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and one pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam's first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.

Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, we will visit one of the most interesting museums in Vietnam; Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority peoples. Following by that we will wander around the city by car to see the real life of Hanoian as well as the difference parts the city.

After that we will take one-hour cyclo around the Old Quarter, known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. Originally, each of the 36 streets names' was related to the products being sold there. Before we go back to hotel, we will have chance enjoy the unique Water Puppet show. Hear the Vietnamese traditional instruments and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. The trip will be finished after the show at the hotel.
Today Breakfast included.

Day 13: Hanoi – Trang An Eco-Tourism Area – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Accommodation: Sheraton hotel – 5 stars
We are met at the lobby of hotel by local tour guide then transfer 2,5 hour driving to Ninh Binh where we take amazing rowing boat to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism area. Trang An Eco-Tourism complex is a home of 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna that many of them in the Red book of Vietnam. It is also a gathering of 31 valleys, 48 cross-water caves and we will visit 3 to 6 of them. On the rowing boat, we can enjoy the fresh air, clean and clear water with under water grass. Experience ourselves the feeling and emotion when we are on the water caves…. After that, we transfer to restaurant for our lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit Hoa Lu ancient Capital city of Vietnam of Dinh Dynasty between 968 & 980AD. Then we go back Hanoi.
Today Breakfast, Lunch included.

Day 14: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Overnight on Deluxe junk)
Accommodation: Paradise Junk Cruise – Luxury cruise in Halong Bay
We will be picked up from our appointed hotel in Hanoi from 7:45 to 8 o’clock in the morning. Then we depart Hanoi for Halong Bay, along the way we will have a coffee break at a humanity center. Arrival Tuan Chau private wharf at noon time (11:45), we transfer to our Luxury Paradise Cruise. On the cruise we will have a welcome cocktail and having a briefing, safety instructions then check in our luxury cabins.
We then set sail and to explore Halong Bay. Our Asian Buffet lunch will be severed from 13.00 – 14.30 as the vessel sails to Halong Bay passing numerous of limestone islands and islets like: the Cocks fighting islets, the Elephant leg islet, the Castle islet…and the TITOP Island. At around 14.30 we arrive at Luon Cave (Hallow cave). We will have chance to explore most famous grotto in the entire Halong Bay by local rowing boat or we can enjoy kayaking activities ( If weather permitted) or Discover the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay, the Surprising Cave.

After the excursion at 15.30 we transfer back to cruise ship and continue cruising through the bay.
At 16.30 we arrive at Fairy Male cave and visit the Cua Van Floating Village – experience the daily life of local people – Optional: kayaking
At 17.15 we keep on to cruise to explore Halong Bay.
17.30 Enjoy the open-air cooking demonstration on the sundeck (weather permitting) and discover the secrets of the Vietnamese cuisine.
At 18.00 we arrive at Pearl farm area where once again we have chance to do swimming or kayaking, then anchor for stay overnight.
At dawn we can enjoy the open-air cocktail bar located on the sundeck then savor a delicious five course Set-dinner will be severed at 7:00 PM. Follow by is the happy hour and night activities including: enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services or relax at leisure. Overnight in our cabins
Today Breakfast included.

Temple of Literature - Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam has so much to offer visitors, is one of the most visited of the Vietnam.
Family Tour in Halong Bay
Family tour in Halong Bay - Halong Bay is famous internationally, and is recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO.

Day 15: Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba National park
Accommodation: Paradise Junk Cruise – Luxury cruise in Halong Bay
At 06.15 we will enjoy the Sunrise on the Bay with the Tai Chi session on Sundeck. Our Continental Breakfast will be served from 7:00 until 8:00 .At 8:00 o’clock we will transfer to smaller day-trip boat and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay's more secluded and untouched areas. Exact locations depend on tide and weather conditions.

At 09.00 we will arrive at Dark cave for kayaking if weather permitting. We then depart for Cat Ba National Park. At 11.00 we arrive at Viet Hai Jetty where we take bicycle/Motorcycle trip through untouched forests and wildlife & we also have chance discover the Viet Hai fishing village At 13.00we return to our day boat to enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch then continue cruise through Halong Bay. Around 14.00 we arrive at the Three Peach Area where we can have option of relaxing on the beach, kayaking, swimming or snorkeling
At 16.30 we return to Paradise overnight vessel – Relax at leisure. At 18.00 we arrive at Pearl farm area for anchor for overnight
At 19.00 – 21.00 we savor a delicious five course Set-dinner
After dinner the Happy Hour and Music will be on the open-air sundeck bar – Enjoy ‘Buy One - Get Two Drinks’. And our night activities including: Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services
Today Breakfast, lunch & Dinner included.

Day 16: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Accommodation: Sheraton hotel – 5 stars
Sunrise on this seclude Bay will be a wonderful experience; we then have chance for a Tai Chi Lesson at 06:45 on the sundeck. We then can enjoy our Continental Buffet Breakfast from 07.00 – 09.00. During Breakfast the cruise keep moving to explore other area in Halong Bay. At around 07.45 we arrive at Ti Top Island where we can enjoy the Ti Top Beach or get up to the top of the island for a fabulous bird eyes view of Halong Bay. We have option of : swimming or kayaking activities (subject to weather permission).

At 08.30 we depart Ti Top Island to continue cruise through Halong Bay. We check out our cabin at 09.30 & our settle bills – Luggage collection. At 10.30 we will disembark the Warf at Tuan Chau Island. We will be transfer from the Cruise. We then transfer to our vehicles to go back to Hanoi. Trip concluded at the hotel in Hanoi.
Today Breakfast, Dinner included.

Day 17: Hanoi – Departure
Transfer via: International flight – your arrangement Today our awaiting vehicle will transfer us back to the airport for our flight to home. Trip ends.

Meals

If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they san server you better. If you are a food lover, Viet Vision Travel can be your culinary guide and provide you the opportunity to savor tempting local food and world-famous dishes.

Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include Vietnamese, Cambodia and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.

Lunches - Lunches are normally arranged at the Vietnamese or Cambodian restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Vietnamese or Cambodia dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. At some of the meals one complimentary soft drink is served.

Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Vietnamese or Cambodian food, Viet Vision Travel suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.

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Diamond Bay Resort Nha Trang
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Celadon Palace Hotel Hue
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Location: 105A Hung Vuong Street, Hue City
Sheraton Hotel Hanoi
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Location:11 Xuan Dieu Road, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Paradise Junk Cruise Halong Bay
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