2 weeks Holiday in Vietnam

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

1. Hanoi
   Pass by
   Welcome to Hanoi, the starting point of your stunning Vietnam culture and history tours! Being the second largest and the capital city in Vietnam, Hanoi is a heartening place with prominent economic development but also the cradle of Red River Delta culture. Hanoi city also characterizes French colonial buildings scattering around the city, the road of huge trees, delectable gastronomy and vibrant life pace. 
   
   Upon your arrival, your driver and local tour guide will welcome and transfer from airport to Hanoi City. Check-in hotel and have relaxing time till rest of the day to get off the jet lag.
   Driving hours: 35 - 40 mins

Day 2: Hanoi City (Breakfast, lunch)

1. Chua Tran Quoc
   1h
   Embark on a full day city touring Hanoi with cultural and historical attractions in the city. You will begin with Tran Quoc Pagoda which is the oldest one in Hanoi constructed in 6th century. Originally located on a dyke that the flood caused its relocation to an ideal penisula on West Lake nowadays making Tran Quoc a photogenic spot in Hanoi.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   It's optional to use car or take 15 minute walk from Tran Quoc Pagoda to Ba Dinh Square where situating iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. There is the resting place of Vietnam's greatest president Ho Chi Minh where housing his embalmed body. Sightsee the mausoleum from front, you then have a pleasant stroll and visit the Presidential Palace, the accommodations of Ho Chi Minh President and One Pillar Pagoda.
3. Temple of Literature & National University
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch at local restaurant, you will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi renown as the first university of Vietnam. This is an attraction showcases Vietnamese culture and beliefs; and still be a crucial part of local culture these days.
4. Hanoi
   45m
   Afterward, you will have a relaxing cyclo ride for glimpse of Hanoi’s corners and admire the iconic colonial buildings such as Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi Opera House, The State Bank, Saint Joseph Church and likewise. Farewell cyclo rider at Hanoi Old Quarter for your exploration of this vibrant corner, a unique and busy commercial place as well as to intermingle with lively local lifestyle.
5. Thang Long Water Puppet
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Finish the walking tour at Hoan Kiem Lake renown as the heart of Hanoi, you will enjoy Water Puppet Show whose invention was over a thousand year. Originating as a hobby for the peasants, later developed to the royal entertainment, the show depicts daily life and legends of Vietnamese farmers following with traditional and lively music.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Overnight train to Sapa

1. Hoa Lu Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Today you will leave for Hoa Lu, one of the most renowned sites in the country for its lush nature and its breathtaking limestone peaks. At the so-called “land-based Halong Bay” you will discover the temples of kings Dinh and Le, built in the 10th century in the heart of the forest.
2. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, you will hop aboard a sampan for a boat excursion to the Tam Coc caves (the three lagoons), where you will be amazed at the aquatic landscape and towering rock formations that surround you.
3. VIC SAPA TRAIN
   8h
   In the evening you will take the night train from Hanoi station to Lao Cai. (note: a mini hotel with 3 hours use located nearby the train is included for your refreshing before getting on the overnight train)

Day 4: Sapa

1. Tram Ton Pass
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the early morning you will arrive at Lao Cai Station and depart for Sapa, which lies placidly at the base of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range.
   After freshening up and having breakfast, you will visit the Love Waterfall in Sapa.
   Love Waterfall is located at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, within the Hoang Lien Son National Park. To reach it, you have to cross a wild path. The waterfall is a suitable place for those who love nature and want to explore the mountains. It is one of Sapa's tourist attractions for those seeking grand natural views.
2. Y Linh Ho
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Next, you will walk to Y Linh Ho village, where you will be lucky enough to admire the colorful traditional clothes of the inhabitants. Your adventure will continue along sinuous paths that wind through the verdant rice fields of the Muong Hoa valley.
3. Ta Van Village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   You will head towards Lao Chai, and then end the excursion at Ta Van.

Day 5: Sapa – Hanoi

1. Ta Phin Village
   4h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning, you will travel to Ta Phin Village - a popular hill tribe village, approximately six miles north of Sapa. Ta Phin village regularly welcomes trekkers to experience a more traditional lifestyle in Vietnam's mountainous northwest. Here, Red Dao, Black Hmong, and Kinh ethnic groups live side by side and continue to adhere to their distinct cultures, making the visit a unique opportunity to learn about their differences and spend time interacting with members of each ethnic group. The Hmong have unique marriage traditions; the red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine and the use of earthly plants to cure many diseases. You will also see Ta Phin Cave Cave which goes very deep into the mountains and you will see women making brocade products to sell.
2. Hanoi
   5h
   This afternoon, return to Hanoi by a private comfortable 10-seater limousine. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi around 7.30pm - 8.00pm. You will have free time to relax.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay

1. Hạ Long Bay
   1 day
   Today, you’ll travel 2.5 hours from Hanoi to Halong Bay for the overnight boat cruising on the stunning bay including 1,969 islands and islets of giant rock forming. While the boat set sails toward Halong Bay core area, you will have lunch at the boat's restaurant. Afternoon, you will get to the islands on Halong Bay to go hiking to Halong Bay cave, do kayaking in calm area or taking local wooden boat if you cannot ride the kayak. Return boat when the sun set; you shall enjoy the tea-break as well as chilling on boat before dinner. Remarks: The activities order might be slightly different depending on crew's schedule.

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue

1. Hạ Long Bay
   4h
   In the morning, there is a Tai Chi lesson available on top deck for you to participate to enjoy the freshness on Halong Bay. After breakfast, you will make stop on other islands on Halong Bay for further expedition and enjoy the nature. The boat then sails toward the mainland in a different route for your further admiration of Halong Bay scenes. Leaving the boat at noon; you will meet up with your driver and head to the airport for your flight to Hue, the former capital in central Vietnam.
2. Hue
   Pass by
   Upon arriving in Hue, you will see your local tour guide and have transfer from Phu Bai Airport to hotel in Hue City for check-in.

Day 8: Hue

1. Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast at hotel, you will begin your full day tour in Hue with a visit to The Imperial Citadel, an unmissable of your historical tours Vietnam. Hue become Vietnam's capital in 1802 when Gia Long King successfully took control of all over Vietnam after the country civil war between two main clans of Trinh and Nguyen as well as the rebellions of previous dynasties. Lasting for nearly 150 years, Nguyen Dynasty ended when Vietnam officially became a colony of French; and left with fanciful Royal relics, cultural etiquette, sophisticated ornamental and so on.
2. Phu Mong Garden House
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Afterward, you will reach Phu Mong tranquil village in Hue for a nice walk in the countryside area; and visit Xuan Vien Tieu Cung ancient house. Most of garden ancient houses in Hue were properties of mandarin families or royal members in the past that can be found via the house materials of rare woods, architecture, mother-of-pearl inlaid interiors, etc.
3. Thien Mu Pagoda
   1h
   After lunch, you will travel to Thien Mu Pagoda on Ha Khe Hill. It's an iconic pagoda of Hue located nearby Perfume River.
4. Tomb of Tu Duc
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Lastly, you will visit Tu Duc King's tomb which is one of the nicest tombs in Hue. The king designed the tomb himself and had it ready before his decease. Well-known as a king passionate with poem creating, Tu Duc king's tomb was constructed with a romantic pond and pavilion for the king to drink wine and compose literature.

Day 9: Hue – Hoi An

1. Hai Van Pass
   3h
   Leaving Hue in the morning for Hoi An old town, you will travel along a stunning path passing pristine Lang Co Beach, the Hai Van Pass where the ocean meets the cloud. You can stop on the way and cast the view toward the picturesque scenes; and tentatively arrive in Hoi An at noon.
2. Hoi An Ancient Town
   4h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, you will explore and enjoy the atmospheric Hoi An old town when meandering through tiny alleys with Chinese houses of over two centuries, the Japanese old bridge, the Tan Ky house which once belong to a rich merchant. Hoi An town is the place of cultural blend when the Asian and Western traders came over regularly and constructed their own houses in this town. The evening will be free on your own to enjoy the night time in the Hoi An town with colourful lanterns, plentiful options of local street food and explore the night market.

Day 10: Hoi An

1. Tra Que Vegetable Village
   4h · Admission ticket included
   This morning, you will hop on your bicycle and travel through the lush countryside of Hoi An toward Tra Que Village. Participate with local people, you will learn how villagers plant vegetables and herbs. Afterward, try on making one of Vietnamese best dishes - Banh Xeo or sizzling cake; following with a lunch.
2. Cam Thanh
   Pass by
   After lunch, you can have a rest before carry on the cycling to Cam Thanh Village crossing the floodplain, rice fields and enjoy the scenic countryside as well as the villagers.
3. Thu Bon River
   1h · Admission ticket included
   From here, board the local boat at the mouth of Thu Bon River and initiate to the local fishing styles and catching fish. The bamboo basket boat then will take you into mangrove forest. Have a break before returning to Hoi An town by land transfer.

Day 11: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   Pass by
   Have pleasant time on your own till good time, you will get transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City - the next stop of your tour exploring Vietnamese culture and history. Upon your arrival, you will see your local tour guide and travel to city centre.
   Driving hours: Hoi An - Da Nang Airport: 40 mins; Tan Son Nhat Airport to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City: 30 - 40 mins.
   Flight Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City: 1.5 hours

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels

1. Cu Chi Tunnels
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Ho Chi Minh City, undeniably is the most modern and vibrant city of Vietnam that make it one of the best things to see and do in Vietnam; also, a city to fulfil your understanding of Vietnam history. This morning, you will head to Cu Chi Tunnels, a must-visit of historical tours Vietnam. The underground systems were digged by the Vietnamese Resistance force during war against French; and then extended further during Vietnam War. Exploring the tunnels 3 to 4 meters (9 - 13 feet) under the ground, you could imagine how the war went on at the time. Afterward, you shall return Ho Chi Minh City centre for lunch.
2. Ho Chi Minh City
   4h
   In the afternoon, you will explore historical sites of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnants Museum and learn more about Vietnam War with the exhibitions of US weapons, photos of the war consequences, details of chemical weapons and so on. Then admire the buildings since French colonial buildings like the old Post Office, close-by Notre Dame Cathedral and the walking Dong Khoi Street.

Day 13: Day Trip to Mekong Delta

1. Cai Be
   8h
   This morning, you will travel to Mekong Delta region in the southern Vietnam and enjoy a pleasant day trip in the countryside area. Mekong Delta is the last piece fulfilling your best Vietnam itinerary. Arriving at Cai Be pier, you will board local boat and cruise toward Vinh Long for a tropical hideaway. Make stops to taste the fruits from orchards of local villagers and learn of some handicraft works. Have lunch at a local house; afterward you will head back to Cai Be by boat and return Ho Chi Minh city by late afternoon.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

1. Ho Chi Minh City
   Pass by
   Have free time on your own till the transfer to airport for your flight to next destination.
   Please note: Hotel standard check-out time is 12:00pm
   Driving hour: 30 - 40 mins from hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to Airport; and 25 - 30 mins from Siem Reap Airport to city center.
   Flight duration: 1h20mins

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the exit entrance at the airport upon your arrival flight; or any location in Hanoi (less than 30km from city center) if you have already made your stay in the city. Please inform your arrival & departure flight schedule or any desired pick-up/drop-off point when booking this trip.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Allergen Alert restrictions applies.