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Day 1

HANOI ARRIVAL

On arriving at Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in the city centre. Hotel check-in is available at 2 pm. The rest of the day is free for your own discovery of the Old Quarter.

Day 2

HANOI – MAI CHAU (B, L, D)

Today we escape the busy city and head to Mai Chau - a beautiful and quaint valley mainly occupied by the White Thai. We get to the town around noon where a special lunch prepared by the Thai people is waiting to be served. In the afternoon, ... Read more

Day 3

MAI CHAU – NINH BINH (B)

This morning we drive 170km to Tam Coc also known as “Dry Halong Bay”. We will pass by some of the most picturesque scenery in Vietnam. Arrive in Tam Coc right on time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will board a rowboat for a peaceful navi ... Read more

Day 4

NINH BINH – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

Today you have breakfast at the hotel, and we depart early for Ha Long Bay. We take the way via Thai Binh and Nam Dinh, passing a typical countryside of the Red River Delta with endless rice fields and meandering rivers. Arriving at Ha Long ... Read more

Day 5

HALONG BAY – HUE (B, L)

Nothing can be compared to waking up to a serene morning surrounded by karsts. You can have an early morning dip and then breakfast on board. We will continue to sail through the bay during the morning to explore hidden areas. The junk will ... Read more

Day 6

HUE – THUY BIEU VILLAGE – IMPERIAL CITY (B, L)

Start the morning with a boat trip on the poetic Perfume River. Our first visit is to Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady pagoda) built in 1601 on the Northern bank of the river. With its seven-storey Phuoc Duyen tower, Thien Mu Pagoda became th ... Read more

Day 7

HUE – DA NANG – HOI AN (B)

After breakfast we hop in the car and take the Mandarin Road from Hue to Hoi An. The scenic journey offers views of seemingly endless stunning beach landscapes and dense tropical forest. Along the road we can stop to take photos of Da Nang B ... Read more

Day 8

HOI AN CYCLING (B, L)

After breakfast, hop on a bicycle and ride to Phu Thinh beach, passing through lush paddy fields. On the way we will stop at the Precious Art Gallery Museum to admire the exhibition of photos and costumes of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. ... Read more

Day 9

HOI AN FREE TIME – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Free time to free time to discover Hoi An or enjoy the beaches 5 km from the city. In the afternoon, take the car (without guide) to Da Nang airport to catch the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You will be picked up and transferred to the hotel ... Read more

Day 10

HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA – CAN THO (B, L)

This morning we leave the hotel at 8 am and drive to Ben Tre Province in the Mekong delta. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong Pier (90km from Sai Gon), we get on a boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River. The boat stops at an artisanal brick factory ... Read more

Day 11

CAN THO – HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Today we will be the early birds taking the morning boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, the largest in the region, where boats bursting with fruit and vegetables gather every day. After joining in at the busy market, you will take a walk ... Read more

Day 12

HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE (B)

Free time to discover Ho Chi Minh City then transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

OVERVIEW
A journey into nature, biodiversity and green-tourism to discover the lush ecosystems of Vietnam. The common thread is total immersion in preserved natural sites, accompanied by passionate tour guides.

HIGHLIGHTS
•   Rice paddies in Mai Chau valley
•   The sugar loaf hills of Ninh Binh (terrestrial Halong Bay)
•   The limestone landscape of Halong Bay
•   The green orchards and small arroyos of the Mekong Delta
•   The imperial tombs of Hue
•   The ancient houses of old Hoi An trading port

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

Accommodation with breakfast on a Double/Twin Basis in Hotels listed or similar
2 days/1 night cruise in Halong Bay
All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Experienced English speaking tour guides except on free days (for other language guides supplements will be applied)
Meals as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles with driver
Boat trips in the Mekong Delta as mentioned in the program
Domestic flights Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City in economy class
Bottled water during the tour day

OUR SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

Rates and Hotels are subject to availability
Domestic & International flights when not mentioned
Drinks and meals other than those mentioned
Gratuities to guides, drivers, boat crews, wait staff... We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
Personal expenses of any nature like, laundry, telephone calls, shopping, incidentals at hotels etc.
Visa Stamping Fee for Vietnam
Travel Insurance
Peak season or Public holiday surcharges if any
Other services not mentioned in the itinerary