B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City on Arrival – Welcome Dinner

You will be greeted at Tan Son Nhat International Airport by our guide, then he will escorts you to hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City for C/in Hotel & freshen up & leisure. Evening enjoying a welcome dinner at a French colony style restaurant and overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B/L)

Morning after breakfast, visit the Cu Chi- a fabulous tunnel. You will have a chance to get the unique experience of guerillas living and fighting underground during the war (a crawls through 50-100m out 200km of the tunnel system is unforgettable). Local rice paper workshops, nice paddy field are pleasant sights on the way. Then Back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. In the afternoon, visit War Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. At Night: overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Day Full Day Tour (B/L)

Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Have lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “milk” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. At night: Overnight in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Fly to Nha Trang (B)

After breakfast, take a short flight to Nha Trang, a City right on the beach. Check-in Hotel and rush to beach for relax or swimming and many more activities. At night: Overnight in Hotel in Nha Trang (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room).
 
Day 5: Nha Trang Sightseeing Tour (B/L)

Start from your Hotel 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 you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back, you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.

In the afternoon take half day city visit to Cham Po Nagar temples, and the Thap Ba Hot Spring center for enjoying fun with Mud bathing and Mineral springs swimming. At night: Overnight in Hotel in Nha Trang (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Sea View Room)

Day 6: Nha Trang – Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour (B/L)

You will take a morning flight to Da Nang Airport, then transfer to Hoi An about 35km away. In the afternoon walking visit Hoi An ancient town, the town with mixed the culture of Vietnam/Chinese/Japanese with Chinese tiled houses, Chinese temples, And Japanese Covered Bridge. At night: Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An. (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang – Private Car to Hue (B)

After breakfast, Leisure & shopping in the morning.
In the afternoon, drive to Hue through Hai Van pass with a visit to Cham Museum on the way. Check in Hotel for relax & overnight in Hotel in Hue. (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin River View Room)

Day 8: Hue Citadel (B/L)

Visit the Imperial Citadel, another World Cultural Heritage site. Then we take a short drive to visit Thien Mu pagoda, King Tu Duc tomb, King Minh Mang tomb. Enjoy dinner at Royal Park restaurant with Traditional Hue folk song. Overnight in Hotel in Hue (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin River View Room)

Day 9: Hue- Fly to Hanoi (B)

Morning free-time for relaxing or optional visiting till noon catch flight to Hanoi, our thousand year’s capital City.
Afternoon: Our guide will welcome you at the Noi Bai airport and then escorts you right to Hotel in the center of Hanoi old Quarter, check-in Hotel and relax. At night: Overnight in Hotel in Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room).

Day 10: Hanoi Full Day City Tour – Night train to Lao Cai (Sa Pa) Overnight on Train (B/L)

Today we would like to show you the major cultural sites around Hanoi City. The first visiting is Uncle Ho’s (Ho Chi Minh President) Mausoleum, His Residence area, and one Pillar – pagoda nearby & Tran Quoc pagoda. Next site is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature & the first university in Vietnam).
Then our guide will introduce its legend by one hour cyclo (trishaws) around Old Trading quarter, Ngoc Son temple and Hoan Kiem (The lake of Restored Sword). Follow is one hour Traditional Water Puppet shows at Thang Long theatre.
After City tour finish, back to hotel for fresh up and prepare luggage’s then in the evening take the night train to Lao Cai. At night: Overnight on the train (Basing in First Class Soft – Sleeper 4 Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C).

Day 11: Lao Cai Train Station – Cao Son Market & HikingTour - Sa Pa (B/L/D)

You will be welcomed by our guide at Lao Cai Train Station. Having breakfast in Lao Cai city, proceeding to Cao Son region by private car/minivan, stop en route for photos. You will join the Cao Son trekking stream of people from Lung Khau Nhin and some nearby villages heading to Cao Son. Free to discover the market with our tour guide then heading for the lunch in Cao Son. Pm: visit the primitive forest in La Pan Tan commune. Then heading back to Sa Pa Town for dinner & overnight in Hotel in Sa Pa (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Mountain View Room).

Day 12: Sa Pa Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages Hiking Tour - Lao Cai – Night Train to Hanoi (B/L/D)

In the morning, after breakfast taking a Jeep trip to Lao Chai & Ta Van villages, Home of Dzay and Black H’Mong hill tribes. While hiking around the village, meeting and talking with local hill tribes to learn more about their daily life, customs and traditional habits. Optional in the afternoon visit around Sapa town or take a rest before taking Bus trip back to Lao Cai train station, dinner at Lao Cai before get on the train return to Hanoi, train departure at around 9.00 Pm. Overnight on Train (Basing in First Class Soft-sleeper 4 Berth Wooden Cabin with A/C)

Day 13: Ha Long on Arrival – Sea Kayaking - Overnight On Junk Boat (L/D)

- 07.45: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Ha Long Bay by Mini-Van
- 11.30: Arrive in Ha Long City. Welcome by Vietnam Adventuress staff.
- 12.00 – 12.30: Welcome to Ha Long Bay and check in on Junk Boat.
12.30 – 13.00: Cruise through Ha Long Bay passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Coc Coc Mountains and floating fishing village.
- 13.00 – 13.30: A Vietnamese and Seafood’s lunch is served in the restaurant on Junk Boat.
- 13.30 – 17.00: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong Island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Sail Island, visit Sung Sot cave. Paddle from Titov beach to Luon Cave: Swimming or Kayaking. Option of afternoon tea with pastries on the Sundeck or in the restaurant and an aperitif before dinner.
19.00 – 21.00: Vietnamese and Seafood’s dinner is served in the dinning room. Enjoy dinner on board Optional night paddle, Fishing and spending a night on Junk Boat (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin Cabin with A/C & private Bath)

Day 14: Ha Long Sunrise Cruise – Hanoi Departure (B/L)

- 07.00 – 07.30: Breakfast is served in the restaurant on Junk Boat.
- 07.30 – 9.30:  Continue kayak exploration. Paddle from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man’s head island, Tortoise Island.
- 10.00 - 10.30: Check out.
- 10.30 – 11.30: The Junk goes back to Ha Long city and Lunch in the Restaurant. After Lunch, the Coach picks up and transfers back to Hanoi. Drop you at the hotel, tour finish at around 16.30. Relaxing and overnight at hotel in Hanoi Hanoi (Basing in Deluxe Double/Twin City View Room)

Day 14: Hanoi Departure Day (B)

At leisure for shopping until our guide & private car transfer to Noi Bai Int’l Airport to see you off on your journey home or more visit other countries. End of tour itinerary!

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations!

All Inclusive Tour Package Cost:

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* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

* 9-nights accommodation in hotels in Hanoi, Sa Pa & Cat Ba Island: basing in Deluxe Double or Twin Room, daily Buffet BKF.
* 2-nights accommodation on the train, basing on First Class of Four-bed Soft - Sleeper Wooden Cabin with A/C – Sharing.
* 1-night accommodation on Junk Boat base on Private Deluxe Double or Twin Cabin with A/C, Private Bath.
* 1-night accommodation in Home Stay in Mai Chau. » Train tickets: Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (First Class 4 – Beds Wooden Cabin with A/C)
* Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee.
*  Local English-speaking guides in different parts of the North of Vietnam.
* All Transportations in air-conditioned car, van or Junk boat as itinerary mentioned.
* All airport pick up and drop off.
* Welcome Dinner in Hanoi.
*  All Meals as per program mentioned as: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner
*  Water Puppet Tickets – First Class.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

*  Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program. Visa, international flights with airport taxes.
* Personal insurance and personal expenses.

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

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HOW TO START:

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* If you don't have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)