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Off the beaten track tours 13 Day(s)

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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. Free time to discover the Old Quarter on your own.

Day 2

HANOI CITY TOUR (B)

Starting the day trip with a visit to the Tran Quoc Pagoda. It was the centre of Buddhism in the imperial city of Thang Long (former name of Hanoi) during the Ly Dynasty and the Tran Dynasty (11th - 15th centuries). We will then visit the Te ... Read more

Day 3

HANOI – NGHIA LO (B, D)

Leaving Hanoi at 8.30 am, we follow road No. 32 along the Red River to Yen Bai Province. The scenery on the way is simply fascinating with orchards of bananas, papayas, and rice fields. Farmers’ stalls are set up all along the road to sell s ... Read more

Day 4

NGHIA LO – TU LE – MU CANG CHAI (B, D)

Today we depart from Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai, the road meanders through Hoang Lien Son Mountain range, one of the grandest in Vietnam. We will stop at Tu Le for an easy hike through rice terraces to reach villages of the Thai and H’Mong peo ... Read more

Day 5

MU CANG CHAI – SA PA HIKING TO TA VAN VILLAGE (B, D)

We leave Mu Cang Chai in the morning for the mountainous drive to Sapa. After two hours on the road, we begin to ascend to Tram Ton Pass. With an elevation of 2047 meters above sea level, it’s recognized as the highest pass in Vietnam. Stopp ... Read more

Day 6

TA VAN VILLAGE – BAC HA – HANOI (B)

Transfer to Bac Ha for the biggest local ethnic market of the region. Taking place every Sunday, Bac Ha Market is where tribal people from surrounding villages flock to exchange their goods. Most still use horses to carry their loads, which ... Read more

Day 7

HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)

Early breakfast and we leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. On the way we pass through countryside indicative of the Red River Delta, with endless rice fields and winding rivers. Arriving at Halong tourist harbour around noon, you will board an elega ... Read more

Day 8

HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (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 9

HOI AN ECOTOUR & WALKING TOUR (B, L)

Follow a local guide for this experience which starts with a leisurely biking trip along the country roads. Observe traditional Vietnamese rural life as the local people work in the paddy fields. Farmers and water buffalo working the fields ... Read more

Day 10

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 in the City Centre.

Day 11

HO CHI MINH CITY – BEN TRE - OVERNIGHT AT HOMESTAY (B, L, D)

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 HCM City), we get on a boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River. The boat stops at an artisanal brick factor ... Read more

Day 12

BEN TRE – HO CHI MINH – CITY TOUR (B)

Start the morning with breakfast prepared by the family, then traverse a branch of the Mekong by sampan. Later, you will journey by bike through the local countryside to see first-hand, daily life on the Mekong Delta. The winding path meande ... Read more

Day 13

HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE (B)

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

OVERVIEW
A journey of discovery in picturesque mountain scenery. Exploring ancient pagodas and staying in authentic stilt houses allows you to better understand local traditions. The journey of discovery from North to South includes Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre, Can Tho), Hoi An ancient town, peaceful Hue, Hanoi (Vietnam's capital), misty Sapa with its ethnic villages and cruising on the UNESCO Heritage Site-Halong Bay...

HIGHLIGHTS
•   Visit Hanoi - Vietnam’s charming former colonial city, Hue - former imperial capital, Hoi An - sleepy riverside town, Ho Chi Minh city - modern metropolis, Can Tho – the heart of the Mekong delta.
•   Hike through rice fields in the hill tribe areas of Sapa, Mu Cang Chai and Tu Le
•   Sail through hundreds of limestone islets emerging from the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Enjoy activities such as: stopping by a fishing village on a bamboo boat, visiting caves, kayaking, swimming…
•   Experience countryside life in the Mekong Delta.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

Accommodation with breakfast on a Double/Twin Basis in Hotels listed or similar
2 day/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 - 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