The Wonder of Vietnam (12 days 11 nights)

Duration: 12 days
The Wonder of Vietnam tours are ideal for the first time visitors to Vietnam. You will have chance to explore the most well known tourist sites in Vietnam - all with a touch of comfort - on our collection such as Hanoi tours, Halong tours, Sapa tours, Hoi An tours, HCMC tours...

HIGHLIGHT

  • The administrative capital Hanoi.
  • Halong Bay on land in Ninh Binh.
  • Halong Bay - World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • Hoi An ancient town
  • Visiting My Tho - the heart of Mekong river
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Price from: $USD 950 /person

ITINERARY

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE (D)

Welcome to Vietnam!!! Upon arrival, guide will pick you up 

Our local guide and driver will pick you up to transfer to Sapa. It takes about 5 hours on road. On the way, we will stop about 30 minutes for relax then conitue moving to Sapa. 

Lunch at your own expense

Afternoon: we will trekking to visit Cat Cat village. It's located at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley and near the stunning Cat Cat Waterfall. This is an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group remaining unique customs and practices that are lots in other villages. Back to Sapa town, take visit at Sapa Cathedral Church. 

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

 

Day 2: SAPA – FANXIPANG MOUNTAIN – HAM RONG (B/D)

After breakfast, we get on tram that take us from Sapa central via Muong Hoa Valley to reach Cable car station. Then, we visit Fanxipang Mountain by cable car. As you know the cable car in Sapa is the world’s longest and highest cable car, running up from sleepy Sapa Town in Lao Cai Province to the peak of 3,143-meter Fansipan Mountain, known as Indochina’s rooftop. Walking to the top. Enjoy the view from the highest point of this incredible mountain. The lush green and subtropical vegetation makes this mountain really very beautiful. Take some pictures for unforgettable experience from the top.  After taking scenery then get cable car back to Sapa. 

Lunch at your own expense

Afternoon: we will visit Ham Rong Mountain Being shaped like a dragon’s head dimly looming in the thin veil of the early morning, Ham Rong (Dragon Jaw) Mountain that is fine combination of man-made and natural landscape is an attractive tourist area in the center of Sapa town. Visit Silver Waterfall.

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight at hotel in Sapa. 

 

Day 3: SAPA – HANOI – CITY TOUR (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check-out.

Back to Hanoi. On the way, we will stop at border gate between Vietnam and China. Clients can takes photos here. Then continue moving back to Hanoi. 

Lunch at your own expense

Visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries.

Leave for Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the invader in 13th certury.

Water puppet show.

Dinner at restaurant

Back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 4: HANOI – NINH BINH (TRANG AN – HOA LU) – HANOI (B/D)

Enjoy your breakfast. 

You get picked up by our friendly guide at 8:30 A.M for your departure to Ninh Binh province. You will have a 15-minute break before reaching Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty here. 

Lunch at your own expense

In the afternoon, you will visit Trang An, which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here. 

At 17:00, the group gets on the car to return to Hanoi. Dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi at 19:00.

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 5: HANOI – HALONG – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check-out 

07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you on board after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00: Cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

15.00: Returning to Cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

 

Day 6: HALONG – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG (B/Br/D)

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful brunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi

15.30 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Transfer to the airport to fly to Danang. Upon arrival, guide will pick you up 

Dinner at restaurant

Back to hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Danang

 

Day 7: DANANG – CAM THANH COCONUT VILLAGE – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – DANANG (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel, tranfer to Cam Thanh coconut village. You will have a chance to cruise basket boats to the coconut forest. After experiencing basket boat trip, you will enjoy coconut water. 

Lunch at your own expense

After lunch: depart for Hoi An Ancient Town - recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site to visit Japanese Covered Bridge, Kuang Dong Assemble House. 

Dinner at restaurant

Drive back to Danang for overnight. 

 

Day 8: DANANG – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – DANANG (B/D)

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel. 

• Pick you up at Da Nang (Hotels/Center of Da Nang city); and transfer to Bana Hills - well known as the second Da Lat or Sa Pa in the Central of Viet Nam - where you can see the endless tree lines of the forests, can enjoy breath king views of the lush jungle, good air and waterfall along the way…They will bring you the adventurous feeling as in the fairyland with four seasons within one day…

• Check in at the Suoi Mo Cable Car Station. You will admire the heights from the most modern cable car system in Southeast Asia.

• Enjoy the funicular railway; visit Linh Ung Pagoda

12h00 Lunch at your own expense

Afternoon:

• Visit Golden Bridge

• 16h00 return to Cable car & departure for Danang

• Free time shopping at Han Market. Take picture at Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge, DHC Marina

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight in Danang

Day 9: DANANG – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – CITY TOUR – HO CHI MINH (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel then check-out. 

Transfer to the airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, guide will pick you up 

Lunch at your own expense

Afternoon, take the trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Freetime shopping at Ben Thanh Market (1-2 hours)

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel

8.30 AM, you will be picked up and travel past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam's largest rice bowl.

On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. 

Lunch at your own expense

On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. 

Back to Ho Chi Minh. 

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 11: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – HO CHI MINH (B/D)

Breakfast at hotel

8.30 AM, The trip to Cu Chi Tunnels will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.

Lunch at your own expense

Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Back to hotel

Free time at your own leisure at hotel

Dinner at restaurant

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 12: DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Our driver will take you to Airport to transfer back home. Tour Finish.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

TOUR COST PER PAX IN USD

Price based on DBL/TWN/TRP sharing (Rate in USD Per Pax) Valid to 30th Dec, 2024 (except public holiday)

Rating

2 pax

3-5 pax

6-10 pax

Single Supplement

3*

1540

1275

950

345

4*

1640

1375

1050

450

 

HOTEL

3* star

4* star

Hanoi

Thang Long Espana (Superior)

Thang Long Opera

(Superior)

Halong

Syrena cruise 4*

(Deluxe, 1st floor)

La Casta cruise 5*

(Junior Suite, 1st floor)

Sapa

Chapa Dew

(Superior)

Sapa Charm

(Superior)

Danang

Royal Charm

(Superior)

G8 Luxury Hotel

(Superior)

Ho Chi Minh City

Elios

(Senior Superior)

Palace Nguyen Hue

(Deluxe internal view)

*** In case if the hotel listed is unavailable, other similar class hotel shall be provided

 

INCLUSION
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room with daily breakfast
  • One night cruise on a wooden junk in Ha Long Bay
  • Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
  • Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
  • Domestic flight tickets
  • Private board for sightseeing in My Tho
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
  • Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival as complementary
  • Mineral water is available as complementary
EXCLUSION
  • Visa
  • Domestic & International Flights
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary
CHILD POLICY
  • Child under 12 years old sharing with 01 adult: 90% of adult fare
  • Child under 12 years old sharing with 02 adults with extra bed: 75% of adult fare
  • Child under 12 years old sharing with 02 adults without extra bed: 50% of adult fare
  • Child under 02 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC
REMARK
  • Prices quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice.
  • Please be informed that the quotation does not imply or constitute availability.
  • In case if the hotel listed is unavailable, other similar class hotel shall be provided.
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner will be applied during Christmas Eve and New Year Eve

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