Vietnam trip for 15 days 3 areas

    Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
    Day 3: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B, L)
    Day 4: Leave Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat – City of Love (B, L)
    Day 5: Dalat sightseeing full day (B, L)
    Day 6: Free for leisure in Dalat – Depart for Hoi An (via Danang Airport) (B)
    Day 7: Hoi An Excursion/Thun Bon River Boat Trip. (B, L)

   Day 8: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go shopping (B, L)
    Day 9: To Danang/City Sightseeing – Hue, Old Imperial City. (B, L)
    Day 10: Full day sightseeing in Hue the Old Imperial City. (B, L)
    Day 11: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang. (B, L)
    Day 12: Leave Hue City for Hanoi Sightseeing (B, L)
    Day 13: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D)
    Day 14: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi. (B, L)
    Day 15: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)

Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
You arrive Tan Son Nhat (Saigon) International Airport. Transfer from Airport to Ho Chi Minh City at any time then transfer to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in. Free for leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)
This morning enjoy a city tour that includes the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. It was towards this modern building that Communist tanks rolled on the morning of April 30, 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. The tour also includes the Old Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Chinatown and Binh Tay Market – the central market for the city and one of the liveliest areas. Next we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, the incredible network of tunnels that once stretched for 210 miles. This underground complex was built by guerilla fighters beginning in 1940 and construction continued throughout the Vietnam War. We return to our hotel where the evening is free.

Day 3: Full day to Mekong Delta/River Boat Trip. (B, L)
Today takes you to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province. Situated on the Mekong River, 75 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the city is surrounded by orchards and rice fields, which produce grain for the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands that produce traditional handcrafts, coconut candy and bee farms. Visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest one in the delta on your boat trip on the Mekong River. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Check in hotel & stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 4: Leave Ho Chi Minh City – Da Lat – City of Love (B, L)
This morning after breakfast at hotel then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to take flight for Da Lat City. Warmly welcome to Da Lat! Pick up and transfer to Da Lat City – known as the City of Eternal Spring by plane. Late in the afternoon you will be able to take a short walk to get a feel for this delightful city. In the evening you will head out to one of the fine restaurants in town. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 5: Dalat sightseeing full day (B, L)
Today you will take a tour of Da Lat and the surrounding areas. We will visit Bao Dai Palace . From here you visit the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House, a brightly painted concrete house which winds itself around trees, mimicking their shapes. It now functions as a guesthouse. Next visit is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda. This afternoon, for those interested can take the short train ride on the Cremaillere railway to the village of Tri Mat. In the evening, you will enjoy fine cuisine at a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 6: Free for leisure in Dalat – Depart for Hoi An (via Danang Airport) (B)
Breakfast will be severed at hotel in the morning. Transfer by car to airport in Nha Trang City. Take flight to Danang City in the afternoon by Vietnam Airlines. Arrive Danang City, warmly welcome by Tour Guide. Pick up & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An Excursion/Thun Bon River Boat Trip. (B, L)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Hoi An, a major trading center, once known as “Faifo” to the earliest Western traders. It was also an important port for the Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other merchant vessels from the Far East. Visit a temple with partially gilded statues in the center, a pagoda dedicated to sailors and fishermen and a chapel with origins in the 1700s that reflects the influences of Chinese and Japanese styles. Stop at the Sa Huynh Museum, located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, which contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An’s history. Late this afternoon, take a boat trip on the Thun Bon River to Kim Bing Village on Cam Kim Island to see the wood workers and shipbuilding families. Return to your haven on world-famous “China Beach,” with the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: My Son Sanctuary half day Tour & free go shopping (B, L)
Leave hotel at 8:00am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries. Return to Town for lunch. In afternoon, free go shopping in Hoi An Town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9: To Danang/City Sightseeing – Hue, Old Imperial City. (B, L)
Today, journey south past the Hai Van Pass and Land Co, over a spur of the Truong Son Mountain Range that juts into the South China Sea, with spectacular views along the way. Upon arrival in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, which features a fine collection of openair sandstone carvings. Stop at China Beach, made famous in the American TV series of the same name. It stretches for many miles north and south of the Marble Mountains. The Marble Mountains surrounding the area are five stone hillocks – once islands made of marble – and each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. There are many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Arrive Hue City, check in hotel & overnight in Hue City.

Day 10: Full day sightseeing in Hue the Old Imperial City. (B, L)
Having breakfast at hotel then taking full day to discover Hue City, Vietnam’s political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Traditionally, the city has been one of Vietnam’s cultural, religious and educational centers. Visit the Imperial City, which is located in the Citadel. Modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City was built in the early 19th century. Explore the Thai Hoa Palace, with its spacious hall and ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. See the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns and the site where the Forbidden Purple City once stood. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 11: Thien Mu Pagoda/Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang (B, L)
Just outside Hue, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the Perfume River, which was a hotbed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Next, visit the complex of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, built in 1840, which is known for its magnificent architecture and elaborate decorations and is considered one of Hue’s most beautiful pagodas. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Tu Duc Tomb, which was built for meditation, reading and theater performances in a tranquil setting of forested hills and lakes. Your final stop is at Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. It has a remarkably long staircase flanked by dragons, ceiling murals and ceramic frescoes. Return to your hotel on the riverbank where your Art Deco inspired rooms are reminiscent of the 1920s and 1950s. Overnight in Hue City.

Day 12: Leave Hue for Hanoi Sightseeing (B, L)
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French-style architecture. You have a full day of sightseeing ahead, including a visit to One Pillar Pagoda, which was built by Ly Thai Tong and the Temple of Literature, founded by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Stop in the heart of Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, which contains an islet with a tiny Tortoise Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House and St. Joseph Cathedral. Conclude with a visit to Bao Tang Lich, once the museum of l’Ecole Francaise d’Extreme Orient, which includes artifacts from Vietnam’s turbulent history. Water Puppet Show, Cyclo visiting Old Quarter. Dinner time then transfer to Railway Station. Take night train to Sapa. Overnight on the train. .

Day 13: Excursion to Halong Bay and Stay overnight on Board. (B, L, D)
Arrive Hanoi Railway Station at 5:30am. Pick up & transfer to hotel for short rest & breakfast until 8:30am. You`ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.

Day 14: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi. (B, L)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for overnight. Arrive Hanoi at 3:00pm. Check in hotel & free time to go sightseeing in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 15: Hanoi Conclude/ Departure. (B)
You have the morning free to relax before your return flight home. Finish unforgettable Vietnam trip with Vietnam Tour Advisor or you can extend some day to Siem Reap (Cambodia) or Sapa. Good bye & see you in the next time!

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Discover the North East mountainous areas and Halong Bay 10 days

Discover the North East mountainous areas of Ha Giang offer breathtaking views and interesting subcultures. It is the least travelled area of the north and attracts hardier travelers craving a glimpse of some of the more remote ethnic minority people. To take the cruise on the drug-out canoe in Ba Be lakes in Bac Can. To enjoy Ban Gioc, the most beautiful and imposing waterfalls in Vietnam. End of your Vietnam tour, To visit That Khe and Lang Son, whose beautiful plunging ravines and is riddled with caves, hides a grim and bloody past.

Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi
Meet on arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. At leisure. Evening enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppet show. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Ha Giang (B,L,D)
Morning after breakfast, leaving Hanoi we set off on a full day journey through Tuyen Quang and Bach Quang to  Ha Giang Town. The rough but scenic route traverses a dense jungle before crossing valley, rice field. Along the way we may encounter the Nung Ing, Tay, Red Dao, Dao Ao Dai, La Chi and Co Lao, just some of the many hill tribe groups who have settled there. Overnight at the hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 3 : Ha Giang – Saphin – Dong Van (B,L,D)
The remote region of Dong Van and Meo Vac is a land of rugged mountains and beautiful hill villages which are unchanged for centuries.  Today we head North West out of Ha Giang Town towards this northernmost tip of Vietnam. The former H'mong royal house at Sa Phin is a primary attraction of the region but the blend of hill tribe people's colorful costumes and the majestic mountainous scenery make this long and bumpy trip an unforgettable experience. Overnight at the hotel  in Dong Van.

Day 4 : Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang (B,L,D)
The ethnic minority people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. We have time to visit Dong Van Town before continuing to Meo Vac which is conquered by the Lo Lo and Pu Peo ethnic minority people. They still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognizably distinct from each other by their dress. The remoteness and the simple lifestyle of local people are a highlight of Meo Vac although conditions are very basic. We return to Ha Giang via Yen Minh, using a shortcut way.  Overnight at the hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 5: Ha Giang – Bac Me – Bao Lac – Ba Ba(B,L,D)
An early morning departure through remote towns, rolling hills and picturesque scenery will bring you to Ba Be National Park. The road is very bumpy and winding; however, it is interesting to meet the Hmong, Dao, Tay and Nung ethnic minorities in colourful costumes working on the terraces along the way. It is memorable to travel through this little-visited region with unspoilt scenery in your own vehicle. On arrival in Ba Be in late afternoon, we check in and enjoy the evening at our own leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Cho Ra.

Day 6: Ba Be Lakes – Cao Bang (B,L,D)
The legendary lake of Ba Be is just one continuous water body although the name means" three lakes". Today we embark on a boat cruising down the Nang River which is the main water source of the lake. This exciting river trip will give us a taste of the tranquil countryside and an enjoyable exploration of the Ba Be National Park. We traverse en route the Poong Grotto before stopping at some nearby hill tribe villages and getting off the beaten track to the scenic Dau Dang Waterfalls. Afternoon drive to Cao Bang. Overnight at hotel in Cao Bang.

Day 7: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall  - Cao Bang (B,L,D)
Depart Cao Bang to Ban Doc Waterfall and enjoy the very nice scenery with water reeling handmade by the Nung People, which brings water from the stream to the rice fields. Peaceful feeling will let you comfortable. Short trek to visit Ngam Ngao Cave, a big and yet unexplored cave with extraordinary natural stalactites (please wear appropriate shoes and shorts, since you most likely will get wet). Continue to Ban Doc Waterfall, which shares the river border with China. Take a boat trip to the waterfall, where you will meet visitors from China, who also come here to enjoy the atmosphere of the famous waterfall on the same river. Return to Cao Bang. Overnight at the hotel in Cao Bang.

Day 8 : Cai Bang – Lang Son (B,L,D)
This morning, drive covers 150 km to Lang Son on the Chinese border. This town has become a booming trading town since the normalization of relations between China and Vietnam in the early 1990's. After lunch we go to visit Nhi Thanh Cave, Tam Thanh Pagoda and the Dong Kinh market, the biggest market in the area fully stocked with Chinese goods. Overnight at the hotel in Lang Son.

Day 9: Lang Son – Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Drive to Halong bay through the lush area. Arrival Halong bay pier and check-in registration, board our boat for a stunning cruise amongst towering limestone backdrop while enjoying lunch on board. The cruise will take you by exotic islets with shapes of Dog, Incense Urn, Sail, Fighting Cocks, which are naturally formed by process of erosion between the see water and lime ston mountains. Arrive Surprise Cave and explore the by bay kayak, paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain's foot and leads to an exotic lagoon surrounded by mountains covered by dense jungle. Seafood dinner and optional night paddle. Overnight on Halong Junk

Day 10 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (B)
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. Brunch will be served onboard. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to Hanoi. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 11 : Hanoi – Departure (B)
Time free until pick up and transfer to airport for departure. End of the Asia King Travel’s service.

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Travel to Northwest of Vietnam for 9 days

Heading northwest from Hanoi capital, we will follow the base of majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range, which boasts many attractions and forms the skeleton of the Northwest Vietnam. This tour will provide you the nicest and wildest of the area.

Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi airport, pick up and transfer to hotel. Time is scheduled to take some rest after your long flight. You have the opportunity to get some first impressions of the city by yourself. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Yen Bai (B,L,D)
Meet your driver 7:30 am at the hotel, soon the bustling streets of Hanoi give way to verdant rice paddies and farmland along Hwy 32. By early afternoon you'll be moving away from the Red River Delta and into the mountains of Yen Bai province, on your way to your destination of Nghia Lo. Nghia Lo is situated along a beautiful mountain ridge separating the Red and Black River. With lush forests, tea plantations, rice terraces and gum trees, the picturesque valleys are stunning. The area is home to Thai, Nung, H'mong, La Ha and Ma ethnic minority peoples. Overnight at guesthouse in Nghia Lo.

Day 3 : Yen Bai – Than Yen  (B,L,D)
This day starts with a visit to the local market in Nghia Lo Town, a chance to explore and shop for local handicrafts. Today's drive will take you along one of the most exciting stretches of road in Vietnam and offers some of the lushes and verdant scenery found anywhere. As you climb over the mountain pass to Mu Cang Chai you'll meet H'mong, La Ha and Dzao along the way. The road, which is not sealed and can be muddy and exiting at times, winds along the Nam Kim River which descends the valley over some cascading gorges. At the bottom of the valley you'll arrive in the town of Than Uyen, check in hotel. Overnight at the guesthouse in Than Uyen.

Day 4: Than Yen - Sapa (B,L,D)
Enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant, then its time to hit the road for Sapa. From Than Uyen the road rolls along the base of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, home to Mt. Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak. Tea plantations and rice terraces hug the Nam Ma River that winds along this valley dotted with Tay, Dzao and H'mong villages. At Binh Lu junction you'll pick up the main road and start your climb up the highest mountain pass in Vietnam at 1900 Meters, then glide down into the town of Sapa. Enjoy lunch and relax before a 3 hr short trek down this stunning valley sculpted with steep rice terraces, to Ta Van village for a home stay. Your guide will cook you a savory dinner of traditional Vietnamese food that you'll be raving about, as you enjoy the hospitality of your Dzay hosts. Ovenight at the homestay in the Tavan village.

Day 5:  Tavan - Cat Cat village - Sapa (B,L)
Morning breakfast, get ready for short trek to the bridge where the vehicle waits and transfer back to Sapa. You first sneak through the market and leave the busy town behind. After a couple of minutes, you then embark on a lovely walk that will take us along buffalo paths and trails down hill to Cat Cat village. You will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station build by the French people long time ago. Take a rest here before you trek downhill to get Sin Chai village. Enjoy beautiful scenery on the way back to Sapa town for lunch. Free time to discover Sapa in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa

Day 6 : Sapa – Can Cau - Bac Ha (B,L)
Early morning, depart for the 3 hour drive to Can Cau.  Which is situated in the mountains in border area, 20 km from Bac Ha, Can Cau is a small, but very colorful market. Opening only on Saturdays, it always delivers a very photogenic display of Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La ethnic costumes. Chinese people also come for trading. After spending the whole morning exploring the market, you will leave the market for Bac Ha town for lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a walk to Ban Pho village of Nung and Flower Hmong . The villagers grow vegetables and fruit trees. One of the most famous fruits of the area is plum. You will be able to visit a local house, meet and talk with the family. Overnight at the hotel in Bac Ha.

Day 7 : Bac Ha - Thac Ba Lake  (B,L,D)
Today we visit the lively Sunday market of Bac Ha, one of the most colorful markets in Asia! Again a wonderful opportunity to meet the locals. The Flower H’Mong predominantly  live in the area. The Sunday market is a social gathering for all groups living in the high remote villages, here they meet, drink alcohol and trade goods. We continue our trip to Thac Ba Lake. The night is spending in a beautifully constructed stilt house down by the lakeside. Overnight at homestay in Thac Ba

Day 8 : Thac Ba – Hanoi (B,L)
Thac Ba is the biggest man-made lake in Vietnam and captivates travelers with its incredible authentic beauty and more than 300 islands under lush vegetation. We participate in a boat trip and visit some Dzao and Tay villages. After lunch in a local restaurant our expedition North West comes to an end. In the afternoon we arrive back in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 9 : Hanoi – Departure (B)
There is a free time to relax or further exploration of Ha Noi until the departure transfer to airport for your flight home. End of our service

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Cuc Phuong national park and Pu mat home stay

Cuc Phuong is regarded as the oldest national park in Vietnam which located only 120km southwest of Hanoi and boasts engaging cultural and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery. That will give you opportunity to discover lush rainforest, past centuries-old trees and learn about how to preserve the endangered native primates in Endangered Primate Rescue center.
Continue driving to Pu Mat national Park which is located in Con Cuong district, Nghe An procince is well known for its extraordinary diversity with 896 flora species, 241 mammal species, 137 bird species, 25 reptiles and 15 amphibians and even some endangered animals are on the Union’s Red List of Endangered Species. Together with many unique animals, the primitive forest also has many beautiful landscapes and is regarded as the home of ethnic minority villages as Thai, Tho, Dan Lai and H’Mong.

Day 1: Hanoi- Cuc Phuong national park (L,D)
Morning pick up from your hotel in Hanoi, departure South for Cuc Phuong National Park. Upon arrival, we will visit the Endangered Primate Rescue center and learn about the work that is being done to preserve the endangered native primates. After lunch in a restaurant at headquarters, we commence our trek through the lush rainforest, past centuries-old trees. Overnight in guest house in the middle of the forest.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong - Pu Mat national park- Khe Ran village (B, L, D)
Rising to the sounds of the forest all around us, breakfast and for Nghe An province on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and turn right, take  Highway No.7 to Pu Mat national park, meandering west through pure, rustic beauty towards the Laos border. After 4 hours of driving, arrival in Pu Mat. Lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon you will take short walking to visit the Nature Education Centre and experience the park’s extraordinary diversity. Then transfer to Khe Ran and Bong Khe village where you will hike through the unique village and to learn about the tradition and the culture of ethnic people. Tonight enjoy dinner and overnight in homestay in Khe Ran village. (You may have possibility to enjoy the traditional dancing and singing: optional)

Day 3: Khe Ran village- Nua- Yen Thanh ( B,L,D)

Breakfast at homestay then take opportunity to explore the nature forest, the rivulet Khe Ken and Nuoc Moc. En route, we visit Thai ethnic groups to discover their culture and daily life. Take lunch in Khe Ken village.  Afternoon visit and explore Yen Thanh and Luc Da village to meet Thais people, learn how they can grow rice , reclaim land for cultivation, raise cattle and poultry, make bamboo and rattan products and weave traditional brocade cloth.  Especially their brocade cloth is well known for its bright colors and unique decorative patterns.  Free and easy time. Dinner and overnight at homestay in Yen Thanh village.

Day 4: Yen Thanh- Co Phat village- Back to Hanoi (B,L)
Morning breakfast and prepare to embark to Giang river. Take a local boat cruise upstream Giang river to discover the splendid and superb beauty of the mountains and forests along the river to Co Phat and Khe Lang village where you will have an opportunity to meet the Dai Lai ethnic group and hear about their “sitting sleeping” custom and lunch in the village. Afternoon you visit Pha Lai dam before transfer back to Hanoi city. Arrival in Hanoi. End of service.

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Visit all Vietnam a package 16 days

Your tour with exploration of Hanoi – the heart of Vietnam which is filled with cultural and historical sites including Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature. One interesting factor of the trip is that you’ll get to know about some traditional villages near Hanoi and enjoy Quan Ho folk music in Bac Ninh. Taking a drive through Red River Delta, you’ll reach Halong Bay to explore caves, life of floating fishery villages and lime stones with different lively shapes. Visitors have compared the area’s magical landscape of carboniferous chalk islets to Guilin, China and Krabi in Southern Thailand. These tiny islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and the waves.

Reaching Hue City after a short flight, you’ll be brought along a truly majestic beautiful river, Song Huong or Perfume River, to Thien Mu Pagoda. The Citadel and Forbidden Purple City which was used as living places of the former imperial Nguyen Emperors is waiting for you to explore. Driving a scenic south ahead over Hai Van pass with the panoramic view of Danang City to Hoi An old town,
To Dalat, you’ll enjoy your time in Saigon with tour around consisting of visiting Reunification Palace, the French architecture building, Norte Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office and Ben Thanh market. An embark boat cruise will take you to Cai Be through the natural cannel.

Day 1 : Arrival in Hanoi
Arriving at Hanoi airport, after clearing immigration and customs, you will be met and privately transferred to a hotel in the heart of the city. Your time to relax after a long flight. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi (B,L)
Spend today exploring the villages and countryside around Hanoi. Located on a high strip of land along Bai Giang river, 30 km from the center of Hanoi, Dai Bai is one of the few well-known bronze casting villages in Vietnam. This traditional village specializes in the house’s essential productions such as warm, trays, pots. After that, drive to the village of Xuan Lai, which is famous for its unique style of smoked bamboo furniture. The artisans in these villages are trying to maintain and develop their products to make them unique and valuable uses. Coming here, we also have a chance to get to know about the friendly villagers as well as their local culture. Make a stop and enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Bac Ninh province. We will then continue to home to Quan Ho folk music, which has been performed by locals for nearly 1,000 years. You will have a special treat of meeting Mrs. Ban, who is one of the oldest living persons that still performs Quan Ho folk music in Diem village. Then enjoy 30 minutes of private Quan Ho folk show. If still have enough time, we depart for Dinh Bang commune to visit the Do temple, where has been a place of worship of 8 first Kings of the Ly dynasty.  After that transfer back to Hanoi. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3 : Hanoi (B,L)
After having breakfast, meet your guide and continue exploring Hanoi. Start with the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh and the Presidential Palace, followed by the serene One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature known as the site of Vietnam's first university and a shrine for Confucian worship, founded in the year 1066. Next, visit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, ironically nicknamed "the Hanoi Hilton." Built by the French colonists and used as house for Vietnamese political prisoners, it was later used to keep captured American POWs during the war. Then continue to the Huu Tiep neighborhood to see an American B-52 that was shot down during the Christmas bombing of Hanoi in 1968. Afternoon, have a little leisure time to back your hotel, then tour around the city's Old Quarter by a bicycle rickshaw, called a cyclo. In this part of town, each colorful street is devoted to a particular craft or ware. You will be pedaled amongst the quaint French buildings along Shoe Street, Silk Street and Banner Street (to name just a few), ending at the historic Hoan Kiem Lake - the social center of Hanoi. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy the Water Puppet Performance. Traditional content of these shows relates to daily life of Vietnamese farmers, communal entertainment or historical legends. The artists - men and women - stand waist-deep in the water to manipulate the puppets, making them move around, talk and laugh and even dance on the surface of the water. The show will be accompanied by beautiful, traditional Vietnamese music. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 4 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and then start a 3-hour driving through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Comfort stop en route for photos and coffee before arriving to Ha Long City. We then transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on boat is really great. Dinner on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars. Overnight on Junk.

Day 5 : Halong Bay – Flight to Hue (B,L)
Waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. The cruise continues to move around the bay for us to discover more secluded areas, we then take kayaking and swimming in the stunning bay. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey to to Noi Bai airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival Hue, being picked up & transferred to the hotel in Hue. Overnight at the hotel in Hue.

Day 6 : Hue (B,L)
Morning we set out for the exploration of Hue's famous highlights, beginning with the picturesque Thien Mu pagoda, or Heavenly Lady Pagoda. Built in 1601 between a river and a pine forest, this pagoda is one of the oldest and prettiest religious buildings in the country. Among many interesting artifacts displayed here, there is the car which the former monk Thich Quang Duc left in Saigon before burning himself to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its treatment of Buddhists. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc. Transfer back to Hue center for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, take a visit to the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Built in the 19th century by the Nguyen dynasty, the City was home to the former Emperors of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. After that, walking around and shopping in Dong Ba Market to enjoy the specialties of Hue city. Overnight at the hotel in Hue

Day 7 : Hue – Danang – Hoian (B,L)
After having breakfast, we continue south by road to Hoi An. The scenery en route is very beautiful. We make a stop at Lang Co beach for coffee and refreshments before winding our way up the spectacular Hai Van Pass to admire the stunning views north to Lang Co beach and south to Danang City. Continue on our way down to the other side and head to Da Nang where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach, and the Marble Mountains. Arrival in Hoi An, we will have our first glimpse of this beautiful boutique town recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site The tranquil and charm of Hoi An with its low tiled houses of Chinese appearance, Japanese covered bridge, brightly painted temples and pagodas make it one of Vietnam’s most delightful places. Overnight at hotel in Hoian

Day 8 : Hoian – Tra Que Village (B,L)
Morning, you will cycle to Tra Que Vegetable Village. Your cycling trip takes you on narrow roads to visit a place of display farming and fishing tools of the local farmers and fishermen. In this place, you will participate in daily activities of the local residents in the old time such as bailing out water with long handles buckets, pounding rice, lifting fishing nets, etc. Especially, you will savor boiled sweet potatoes dipping them into ground salty roasted peanut, drink lotus tea gathered from Tra Que lotus lagoon and listen to folk songs about Quang Nam native country, Hoi An Old Town as well as Tra Que Vegetable Village.   After that you will keep going the tour to a house of a local resident to hear about history of the village foundation and the development of this village. Then local farmers will take you to see vegetable gardens and instruct you the techniques of planting and cultivating many kinds of vegetables planted in the gardens. You have a chance to join hand in cutting, tying in bundles, and reaping the vegetables to bring home for processing food. Back to Tra Que’s family house, you will enjoy yourself with "foot massage" before working together with our family chef to learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food. Then, sit down and savor the dishes you have just prepared. In the afternoon, say goodbye to your host family and ride back to Hoian, on the way, visit Nhat tomb and Ba Le well. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 9 : Hoian – My Son -  Flight to Nha Trang (B,L)
Start your tour today with the 4th century Cham religious sanctuary of My Son, which is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, located in a beautiful green valley surrounded by impressive mountains. While a small site, the ruins at My Son are the largest and most intact remaining in Vietnam. It is also the home to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate sculptures and carvings. The passable road ends about 1.5 miles from the actual site. At this point you have the option of taking a 4WD jeep or hiking the remainder of the distance to the ruins. Return to Hoian for lunch. Afternoon, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Nha Trang - the country's premier Resort town. Arrive in Nha Trang by mid to late afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 10 : Nha Trang (B,L)
After breakfast, from your hotel depart for 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 colorful corals and fish. Take a visit to a fishing village and have 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.  Then we head to the Po Nagar sanctuary, a beautiful site of the Cham and the Xom Bong fishermen's village, followed by the Oceanographic Institute which includes an aquarium and an exhibition Hall displaying more than 20,000 samples of sea animals. The 23 pools of the aquarium hold a great variety of richly colorful marine species, specially the sea-horses.  Make a stop to visit the Long Son pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Nha Trang.

Day 11 : Nha Trang - Dalat (B,L)
Morning, after breakfast and time relaxing, we drive to Dalat. After 3 hours on the road, you'll reach the mountainou town of Dalat, make a stop at hill tribe villages of the Ede, Koho and Chu Ru groups. Arriving at Da Lat, sometimes known as the City of Eternal Spring, check in the hotel. After lunch, we visit Bao Dai Palace, Vietnam's last emperor palace with a place for him to rest with his family and the rather bizarre and very aptly named Crazy House, a brightly painted concrete house which winds itself around trees, mimicking their shapes. It is used as a guesthouse now. Next destination is Truc Lam Thien Vien and Pagoda. Time at your leisure. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 12 : Dalat (B,L)
Morning, after breakfast, go sightseeing at Ankoet Water-fall, Golden Spring, Silver Spring, Dankia, and the community of mountains, springs and lakes, the wonderful landscape of Lam Vien Plateau. Transfer to Lat Village of Loc Lat people at the bottom of Langbiang Mountain. On the way, overlook Dalat suburb with farm produces and fruits of the earth plantation. Go climbing and conquer the top of Langbiang. You can gaze at the whole poetic and visionary Dalat city in the fog. Afternoon, visit Dalat Railway Station: This is the cog railway linking Dalat and Thap Cham from 1928 to 1964, until it was closed due to war. Remarkable with its architecture and its old steam locomotive, we will take 7km train riding to Trai Mat through vegetable farms. Return to hotel. Time at your leisure. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 13 : Dalat – Flight to Saigon (B,L)
In the early morning, transfer to Dalat airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you are picked up and transferred to hotel for check in and rest. Afternoon, we depart for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam, followed by the War Remnant Museum, where you can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. We stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office to get our good shots for our memory of the biggest city in Vietnam. In Ben Thanh Market, you can experience our Vietnamese Southern daily life. Time for you to explore by yourself. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

Day 14 : Saigon – Cai Be – Can  Tho (B,L)
Morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City, departure for Cai Be. After reaching, embark boat cruise through the natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river side. Going on to the island to enjoy a delicious lunch in the heart of the orchard, visit the whole sale fruit market. After lunch, we continue cruising through the natural canal under the shadow of the water coconut trees of this island. We also visit the local family where we can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Walking through the fruit plantation in An Binh Island then get on the row boat, ride along the creeks before reaching Vinh Long town by boat. Then continue riding to Can Tho city. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 15 : Can Tho – Cai Rang – Saigon (B,L)
Check out the hotel in Can Tho, we set off on a short drive and enjoy a boat trip to explore the impressive floating market of Cai Rang whose trading way is unique. In each boat, the vendors usually sell one particular item such as pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes which are hang on the highest part of the boat in order that the customer easily knows where to find their needed items. We then disembark the cruise at Ninh Kieu quay, and transfer to visit an ancient house in Binh Thuy, 10 km from Can Tho and Can Tho museum. Afternoon, transfer back to Saigon. Time at your leisure. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 16 : Saigon – Departure (B)
Today you are free until time to transfer to airport for flight home.

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A 9 day package tour to the Northeast Vietnam

 A 9 day package tour to the Northeast Vietnam is a destination most tourists who go to Vietnam do not visit. It is really a pity, because sceneries here are fabulous. In some of the places, tourism is still very scarce. These areas offer breathtaking views and interesting subcultures. The legendary lake of Ba Be surrounded by primeval forest, the scenic BanGioc Waterfall, the historical Pac Po Cave...all exposed to your sight.
This trip takes you through a stunning and isolated area which has changed little over the centuries and is steeped in history.

Days 1-3 Ha Giang
located at the highest latitude in Vietnam, the politically sensitive Ha Giang (Hagiang) shares its borders with Vietnam's arch-enemy China – here one gets the feeling of touching the sky. And the infamous Vuong Palace - a H'mong high-rank family during the French rule - with its wonderful style of architecture 

Days 4-5 Ba Be lakes
The legendary lake of Ba Be is just one continuous water body although the name means three lakes?. Embarking on a boat cruise down the Nang River which is the main water source of the lake will bring a taste of the tranquil countryside and an enjoyable exploration of the Ba Be National Park.

Days 6-7 Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfalls
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, which form a natural border between Vietnam and China. The echo of the falls can be heard kilometers away. In rainy season, the waterfall makes the scenery even more magnificent. Take a bamboo raft trip and have a chance to visit China on the other river bank.

Day 8-9 Lang Son, return to Ha Noi
Being the capital of this mountainous area, this border town had been all destroyed during the recent Sino - Vietnamese war, but was rebuilt to become an important trade center. Everything can be found from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Its definitely buyer be aware, as there’s lots of knock-offs of the original.

Tour includes:
• Accommodation with daily breakfasts
• Extra meals as per the itinerary
• Private transfer round trip by 7 seater
• Tours and excursions as described in the program
• Entrance fees and permits where applicable during guided time

Tour excludes:
• Pre & post trip arrangements
• Transfers beyond the itinerary
• Local English speaking tour guide (30 usd/day)
• Entrance fees and permits during free time
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
• Tips and gratuities
• Expenses of a personal nature such as bar bills, laundry and telephone charges
• Other services not clearly described in the program

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Vietnam holiday package for 6 days

This is a package tour of discovery the remote village of Ba Be lake and Ban Gioc water fall and beach area of Ha lOng bay for 6 days. Swim under the amazing BanGioc Waterfall right on the Chinese border, take a longboat on the fjord-like Ba Be Lake in the heart of a national park, sail through spectacular limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, laze the day away on gorgeous white sand surf beaches and dunes of unexplored Quan Lan island,

Day 1 Ba Be lakes
Arguably Vietnam's most beautiful lake, Ba Be is situated 240 kilometres north of Hanoi. Board a long boat for a fantastic cruise on the pristine mountain lake, surrounded by primary jungle and limestone cliffs, waterfall, caves and an abundance of wildlife.

Days 2-3 Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfalls
Explore into the magical region of the far north-east with its impressive limestone karst scenery, meander around and through the countless rock monoliths all the way to the huge Ban Gioc Waterfall which sits on the Chinese border. Take a swim under the falls and picnic on bamboo rafts.

Day 4 Cai Rong
Located on the edge of Bai Tu Long Bay, Cai Rong has become the main port on the route to offshore islands. In recent years, the town has seen great changes in its economy. The wharf is lively crowded with ships and fishing boats. From your hotel you'll have a splendid view over the harbour where fishermen bring in their catch.

Days 5-6 Quan Lan, return to Ha Noi
The only road on Quan Lan is of a surprisingly good quality and discovering the island by bicycle is a must. Enjoying nature, visiting fishing villages and taking a swim from desolate, white beaches will make a perfect day

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Hanoi Sapa Tam Coc and Halong bay 8 days

Tour from Hanoi Sapa Tam Coc and Halong bay 8 days is customized for small group family holidays to Vietnam since the tour includes different travel activities, all inclusive to ensure that you will have a enjoyable family tour  in Vietnam. There are such activities as trekking, hiking, boat cruise, sea canoeing, visit temples, countryside cycle . Start the tour in Sapa, hiking through local ethnic villages, meeting up with different ethnic groups including the Black H’mong the Red Dzao, the Xa Pho, spending a night at local home (homestay), eating local food. Also enjoy kayak paddling in Halong bay, cycling the rural Tam Coc

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Free for leisure in Hanoi until 7:00pm. Take night train from Hanoi to Sapa.
Afternoon: If time permits We will do half day city tour > Visit Temple, Lake, Puppet show, Dong Xuan Market.
Overnight on the train.

Day 2: Arrive Laocai. Travel to Sapa.
Upon your arrival at Lao Cai  Railway Station, you will be met up by a local guide, driver then transferred uphill to Sapa. After a short break and breakfast, provided in a local restaurant in town, transfer to Su Pan village, there we will start walking downhill through the breathtaking scenery. On the way  you will pass through the Ban Ho village where you will be able to witness the stunning views of the valley and rice paddy terraces. You will have the opportunity to explore the Ban Ho village of Tay minority before crossing the suspension bridge over the river. The walk then continues uphill to the Red Dao minority village of Nam Toong, where you guide will prepare a delicious lunch either in local school. After lunchtime, you descend to the valley where locates My Son village of Xa Pho minority, one of the smallest groups ethnic in Northern Vietnam. From there you take a short walk to Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here you spend the night in traditional house of the Tay. You can take a walk to explore local daily life while your dinner will be served with Vietnamese dishes.

Day 3: Continue trekking Sapa hill tribe villages.
Today’s trek will be relatively short and soft. Once leaving Thanh Phu, you follow the trekking route  built in the bottom of the valley, which offers the best view to the surrounding mountains. You stop at a nice spot for lunch. After lunchtime, you continue the walk toward Sin Chai village of Red Dao minority where the night will be spent in Red Dao Village.

Day 4: Continue trekking Sapa. Travel to Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi.
You wake up for an early breakfast and repack your luggage for the long trek heading toward Lao Cai. Once you leave Sin Chai, the trip takes you into a fabulously mountainous area, the most remote part of Sapa. En route you meet children’ curious eyes as you are very first tourists passing by. Red Dao ethnic minority inhabits the entire area. You will enjoy the fresh of bamboo forest and jungle until you make a stop at Nam Ket for lunch. After lunch, your trek will be mostly downhill. After about half an hour, you will have an opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of days over a green valley lying along the Red River. You eventually arrive in Ta Thang village of Tay minority. Here you will be transferred by car to Lao Cai.

Day 5: Arrive Hanoi. Hanoi – Hoalu. Visit Dinh & Le temples. Cycle to Tam Coc. Sampan tour.
Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning, you will be met by another Lotussia Travel guide, driver then transferred to a local restaurant for early breakfast then depart to Hoa Lu, Ninh binh. The journey will take us around two hours and a half before we reach Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam. Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh Dynasties.  Then we will cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc, “Halong bay On-land”. After lunch, we will take a boat trip to visit TamCoc  to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Overnight in Tamcoc.

Day 6: Tam Coc – Halong Bay.
Enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields. Arrive in Halong around noon and board the Bai Tho traditional sailing junk (or Duc Phuong junk). Whilst cruising the exquisite waters sample the regions fresh seafood. Visit the recently discovered Surprise Grotto with its great views, and on the next island see the yawning mouth of Bo Nau Cave. Enjoy a swim in the emerald waters of Halong Bay or walk uphill the Titop mountain to have a great view or take a kayak to paddle navigating through the “forest stones” emerging from the sea. Watch the sun set over the bay whilst enjoying a delicious dinner. Overnight on board.

Day 7: Kayaking Halong bay.
Breakfast on board. Then we continue kayaking Halong  bay going zigzagging through many small islets of different shapes. The journey is really wonderful and adventurous! Back to the support boat for our lunch which will be provided on board. In the afternoon, we cruise towards the Islands of Rocks and visit the Fishermen floating village. We will kayak in Ba Men temple area which is also a important highlight of our journey. Swimming at the sandy Three Peach beach if weather permits and enjoy the great view of Halong bay sunset. Dinner and Overnight on board.

Day 8: Halong Bay – Hanoi.
Breakfast on board. Then we continue our cruise in Halong bay. Arrive at Ha long wharf about 11h00 and take our car for our journey back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at around 15h00.


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