Complete Vietnam

Arrival at Hanoi airport you will be greeted by a driver who will accompany you to the hotel (30 km ~ 50 minutes).

The rest of the day is free to recover forces after the long intercontinental flight.

Overnight at the hotel.

Today we will have an entire day to discover the capital of Hanoi. We begin with the visit of the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, built in 1975 to commemorate the life of the great leader as reformer and "Father of Vietnam" (Mausoleum closes Monday, Friday and entire months of October and November and in the afternoon).

You will also visit the old districts of the city and its last resting place, a glass sarcophagus. The only Pagoda to a pillar, which is the symbol of Vietnam, is built in 1049.

We continue our visit with the charming West Lake also known as Lake of Mist. Pagoda by Tran Quoc the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. The Temple of Literature built in 1070 is dedicated to the great Chinese scholar Confucius.

In the afternoon, we continue to visit Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son temple and 1 hour cycling tour in the historic center.

Optional: Enjoy the traditional puppet show on the water, the traditional performance of Vietnam

After the show, dinner in the local restaurant (not included), then transfer to Hanoi station for the night train to Laocai, which leaves at 21.15. Overnight by train.

Upon arrival at Lao Cai station at 6:00, transfer of about an hour (38 km) to Sapa.

Upon arrival at the hotel, depending on availability, the hotel can make early check-in or wait for check-in time at 14.00. Breakfast in the hotel and leave your luggage in the hotel lobby to start the tour in the Sapa area around 08:00.

High in the remote northern mountains of Vietnam, Sapa's former French military outpost offers some of the most colorful experiences in Vietnam. The views are breathtaking, with the surrounding valleys characterized by terraced rice fields and flaming green fields cut by streams running fast. You will have the opportunity to visit the minority village, where ethnic minorities such as black H'mong, red Dzao or Day wear various styles of traditional dresses: tunics and indigo coloured legs, elaborate pleated skirts, jackets with silver studs.

With a short drive you can reach the picturesque hamlet of Lao Chai, where the ethnic minority of the black H'mong live, and then go trekking to the hamlet of Ta Van, inhabited by the Dzay. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the rice terraces that bend around the hills, rivers and streams that sparkle in the sun. We spend some time visiting the village and have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with families living in the area.

In the afternoon, return to the city of Sapa for overnight stay. Overnight in Sapa hotel.

After breakfast, the uphill journey offers the most spectacular scenery of the Fansipan mountain. Only one kilometre from the city, pink flower crops and chayote on bamboo frames cover a vast area. We will stop at the magnificent Silver Waterfall before continuing the journey for a few kilometres to the Heaven Gate and the Tram Ton Pass. At 2.047 m above sea level, the Heaven Gate & Tram Ton Pass is the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. From here you can walk for half an hour to admire the beautiful landscapes of the two sides of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The wind blows stronger and forces the clouds to move constantly. It is the best place to admire the breathtaking landscapes of the two sides of the Fansipan mountain range. It is surprising that time is very different from one side to another: in many days it is misty and cloudy on the side of Sa Pa and sunny on the other side.

Leaving the Gate of Heaven to go back downhill for 7 km, you stop to visit some lush farms in O Quy Ho, where for years different types of vegetables, flowers, fruit trees and even medicinal plants that make this part of Sapa always green.

Later, we will explore the Fansipan in the cable car. The Sapa cable car system is the longest and highest cable car in the world, rising from the sleepy city of Sapa, in the province of Lao Cai, up to the peak of 3.143 meters. Mount Fansipan, known as the roof of the Indochina. Reaching Mount Fansipan meant an excursion of at least one whole day. But since February 2016 the climb will be reduced to a 25-minute flight by cable car. The cable car, 6.5 km long, can carry up to 2,000 passengers per hour and each cabin can accommodate 35 people.

In the late afternoon transfer to the city of Sapa and continuation to Lao Cai for boarding on the night train to Hanoi. Overnight by train.

05:00 Arrival to Hanoi train station. We walk to a hotel near the station for breakfast and shower.

08:30 Transfer by shared bus to Halong Bay through the panoramic campaign.

The wonderful bay of Halong is really one of the most impressive landscapes of Vietnam. We embark on the wooden junction to explore the legendary bay of Halong.

Along the way we will anchor for a pleasant swim in a secluded cove and for a pleasant visit to many caves hidden under the imposing cliffs. Fish lunches and dinners will be served on board. If interested, you can fish at night. Overnight on board the joint.

Light breakfast and continuation of the cruise in the bay.

Brunch on board before landing.
The program on the joint can be modified according to weather conditions.

11.00: Arrival to the pier, shared transfer to return to hotel in Hanoi. From here we will provide another private car and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Danang.

Arrival at Danang airport, meeting and transfer to Hoian hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at hotel in Hoian

Breakfast in the hotel

Morning dedicated to the visit of the ancient city: the architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of traditional Vietnamese characters with Chinese and Japanese influences. There are many things to see in this lovely city, including the famous Japanese covered bridges, the ceramic museum, the Tamky house, dating back to 200 years, the Chua Ong pagoda and the lively market.

In the afternoon, boat trip on the Thu Bon river to visit the pottery village of Kim Bong and Thanh Ha.

The rest of the day is free in Hoian for shopping and city walks or to relax on the beach. Overnight stay at hotel in Hoian

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00: The local guide will welcome you to the hotel and will transfer you to the local farm in the village of Tra Que.

A short walk will take you around the garden and then you can join the farmers to prepare the soil and fertilize it with the algae of the local lake. The next steps are to shave the soil, sow, water, collect vegetables and many other gardening activities. After all these activities, you will have a short rest and enjoy a footnote before going to the preparation of lunch with a local family. Your lunch will consist of many local delicacies, including the spring roll "tam huu", the Banh xeo or the local pancake of the inhabitants of the central region of Vietnam. You can participate in the preparation of these meals together with the chef.

After morning excursions and lunch, you will take a traditional Vietnamese postprandial nap before learning to pick up and wrap the vegetables.

Around 14.00: greet the host family before returning to Hoi An; on the way back we will stop at the Japanese tomb.

The rest of the day is available for your activities. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

After breakfast in the hotel, you leave Hue to reach Danang through the winding Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass) with a stop along the route, enjoying the beauty of the most beautiful and longest step of Vietnam and admiring the beautiful view of the beach and the fishing village of Lang Co.

(The journey from Hue to Danang is about 110 km and the transfer takes 3 hours).

On the way, I stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum, which represents the most beautiful collection of Cham sculptures in the world.

We then move to Danang beach, known because it is believed to be the beach where American troops first landed in Vietnam.

Another highlight of the tour is the Marmo Mountain, consisting of 5 hills of marble stone. Buddhist sanctuaries built for centuries within the caves are among the best in Asia.

Overnight in the hotel in Hue.

After breakfast, visit the Imperial Citadel, from where the Nguyen dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 (visit of 2 hours).

The next visit includes a boat trip on the River of Perfume, from the romantic name, to visit the most famous religious site of Hue, the Pagoda Thien Mu, then continue to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon, visit to the emperors Tu Duc. Time available for shopping at Dong Ba market.

Overnight stay in hotel in Hue

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to the city of Hochiminh.

On arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon tour of the city to visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975.

Near the palace are some beautiful French colonial structures, including the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Old Post Office of Sai Gon, the market of Ben Thanh - the largest shopping market. Overnight stay in hotel in Ho chi minh city

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning departure for the Cu Chi tunnels (70 km northwest of the town of Hochiminh, 90 minutes transfer).

Cu Chi was an important base during the American war, thanks to its strategic position. The Vietcongs built a 200 km long tunnel network that connected command stations, hospitals, shelters and weapons factories. Dig into hard bricks with manual tools and without the use of concrete, this incredible network has never been discovered.

Lunch in local restaurant and transfer to Ho Chi Minh.

Rest of the day free for rest or shopping independently.

Overnight in the hotel in the city of Hochiminh.

After breakfast we leave, leaving the city, to reach the Mekong Delta, the largest laughter in Vietnam.

Upon arrival at My Tho we embark on a boat that sails among the intricate small canals of the delta region, a great way to closely observe the local lifestyle and seize the panorama dotted by numerous islands. The exciting excursion will pass through the lush vegetation before arriving at the famous island of Unicorn. Here we will have the opportunity to walk in a orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy a wonderful traditional music.

The next stop of our journey is the province of Ben Tre to visit some fascinating local industries. Lunch with local specialities in a local restaurant.

After the landing, continue by car to Cantho, located in the center of the 11 provinces of the Mekong Delta and 45 km from Vinh Long. Can Tho is known as the center of the Mekong Delta area. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the hotel around 18:00, check-in and free time.

Overnight in Can Tho hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

05:00 Departure from the hotel to the port of Ninh Kieu to make a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit the floating market of Cai Rang, where hundreds of boats gather to trade all kinds of fruits and vegetables.

On the way, you can admire the beauty of the Can Tho River and the daily activities of the inhabitants of the Mekong Delta area. Coming to the floating market of Cai Rang, you can observe the activities of sale of all the inhabitants of the river.

Navigating on small channels and stopping to visit the orchard of Ba Cong, you can enjoy some types of tropical fruit.

Then continue to Chap Phap and visit the old house of Binh Thuy, dating back more than 130 years ago. The tour ends at about 10:30. Transfer to the hotel, check-out and return to Ho Chi Minh.

Overnight in the hotel in the city of Hochiminh.

After breakfast, free time at the hotel until transfer to the airport for return flight.