Highlight:

The Vietnam Culture and Heritage tour 18 days will give you a deep sight of the some nice sightseeing in Vietnam which are the heritage sites such as: Halong, Hue, My Son…. Catch a chance to discover the culture and life style of Vietnamese and local people based on each cities

ITINERARY:

Day 01: Saigon Arrival

Today, the Vietnam Culture and Heritage tour 18 days will be started by picking up at the airport to hotel for checking in. Free at leisure and overnight in Saigon.
Services included: Transportation and hotel.

Day 02: Saigon City – Cu Chi Tunel (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will enjoy the morning visit of Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975. Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. We also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum before continuing to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where everything and anything is for sale! Time for lunch and then heading to explore Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network of approximately 200 km constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus hotel and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 03: Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after a breakfast at hotel, we will depart for Cai Be. After arrival in Cai Be, we will on board for an exploration of lush vegetations of Mekong Delta and the lively floating market buyers bargaining. Next a rowing boat rides on the maze of shady canals to arrive at a local orchard to enjoy the local tropical fruits and visit the daily activities the handicraft villages of local people. Break time for lunch at the orchard fruit garden and leisure around for a rest before continuing to Vinh Long city for a land market. Finally, drive back Saigon for leisure. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 04: Saigon – Phan Thiet – Mui Ne (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast, we will drive to Mui Ne (take a coach trip for over 4 hours) along the coastline view. On arrival, pay a visit some Water Tower, Hon Rom, famous Duc Thanh school. Finally, keep driving to Mui Ne beach for check in. Night in Mui Ne
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 05: Mui Ne – Sand Dune – Yellow Stream (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, with the morning visit at Sand Dune, stream …and enjoy beach time. Night in Muine
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 06: Muine – Nha Trang (Breakfast)

Today, we willbe free at leisure at Muibe. Check out at noon time and then start departing for Nha Trang, Check in on arrival and free at leisure. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transportation and hotel.

Day 07: Nha Trang Island (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will enjoy a full day for a discovery of Nha Trang bay and Islands. With a start from Cau Da port. Time for visiting Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island to visit many sea species of Nha Trang which make a small ocean world there. Next is Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish, and then 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. Night in Nha Trang
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 08: Nha Trang – Tour Countryside (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will spend full day to discover the city and countryside. With the first drive to Yangbay Waterfall on the south road for visit Long Son Pagoda & Dien Khanh Citadel on the way. As come to Yangbay Waterfall, you can see some activities of farmers, ethnic minority people and crocodile farms, join yourself with nature, water, bird singing at the waterfall. After relaxing for a while, back to the 300 years- old country house, namely ” Menento Country Home” for packaged lunch box or having lunch there while experiencing the real country atmosphere with some special activities on the site. On the way back to the city, you can see the local making handicrafts, village markets & kindergartens. Relax yourself at Thap Ba Mud Spa after the trip. Night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 09: Nha Trang – Danang – Marble Mountain – Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will take and early flight to Danang City. Pick up to city for visit Champ Museum for a big statue collection of Champ Culture, Marble Mountain with their cave and hillside temples and scenic views. Finally, check in hotel and free before enjoy a walking tour around the old town for around the old Indochina trade center for a visit Hoi An with 400 years old Japanese Bridge, 300 years old Chinese temple, 200 years old Vietnamese former merchants’ house. Night in Hoian
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee, flight tickets and hotel.

Day 10: Hoian – My Son Temple – Hue City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start to visti My Son Temple for the Cham Ruins, After that return town for lunch and then depart for Hue via Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach with beauty of hte Ocean view. Check in on arrival and free for visit the daily lives in Hue City. Night in Hue.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 11: Hue City full day (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, on arrival Hue station, pick up to city and start a tour to discover Hue – the last King Palace which is still remained with various kinds of royal construction and architecture. With a visit at Flag Towel, Ngo Mon gate, Nine Urns, Thai Hoa and forbidden Palace. After that, continue to visit a King Tombs before enjoy a boat trip cruising along Perfume River for a visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang King Tomb. Finally, end tour at Dong Ba Market for a leisure around to discover the traditional foods and goods selling there. Night in Hue..
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 12: Hue – Hanoi Old Quarter (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will be free at leisure in the morning. Check out at noon time and then take a flight to hanoi. Pick up to city for check in and enjoy a cyclo trip for an hour riding around the old quarter with the 36 old street and discover the old building and construction. Night in Hanoi
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, flight tickets, cyclo trip and hotel.

Day 13: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today, we will depart for Halong with about 3 hours and a half (you will have a short break of 20 minutes in Hai Duong province). On arrival, getting on a cruise for a welcome drink and your lunch will be served in the restaurant on the Junk. From now on, you will discover the mysterious beauty of the bay. You are free to enjoy the natural scenery, taking pictures of thousands of amazing islets or the fishers’ work�You will have time for admiring the beauty of the islets and caves of Halong bay. Firstly, our guide will bring you to Sung Sot cave, one of the most spacious and beautiful caves of Halong bay with a lot of “hanging lights” made of stalactiles shining brightly and sparkling. The stones in the shape of statues, elephants, tray of sticky rice, flowers and leaves. After that, heading to Titiov Island for swimming and then do kayaking through Luon cave. All make you feel like being in a different world, which likes in your dream. Dinner and night on the cruise.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and Cabin on Junk.

Day 14 Halong – Hanoi – Lao Cai (Breakfast)

Today, enjoy the morning breakfast on Junk before cruising back Halong city. Rest before coming back Hanoi. Rest before taking a night train to Lao Cai at 21h15. Spend a night on train.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meal, entrance fee, boat trip and train ticket.

Day 15: Lao Cai – Sapa – Trekking to Ta Van (Breakfast, Lunch)

Morning pick up at station and drive up to Sapa – a foggy highland town. Enjoy a trekking trail to down to the bottom of the valley via many paddy fields with a visit at Lao Chai and Tavan Villages. Time for discovering the daily lives before return Sapa town.Night in Sapa.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 16: Sapa – Trekking to Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch)

With the morning walking down to Cat Cat village of H’mong people to discover the daily lives, tradition, culture and custom, visit Cat Cat waterfall and an old French Hydro Power Station. Next we will continue trekking to Sin Chai village for a wild and remote minority village. Finally, drive back Lao Cai for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train.
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket.

Day 17: Hanoi City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch)

Upon arrive Hanoi, Pick up to hotel and rest before taking enjoy a full day trip to discover the most famous historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, then the house on stilts from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. We’ll also view the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, and the fascinating display of memorabilia in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Next we visit Hanoi’s first University – the Temple of Literature – dating back to 1070. After that, drive back to Ngoc Son temple situated among the Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy the scenery of the lake sides. Finally, enjoy water puppet show at the theater. Night in Hanoi
Services included: Transportation, tour guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 18: Hanoi – Departure (Breakfast)

Today, after the breakfast, we will be free for relx or shopping before taking the departure flight. End the Vietnam Culture and Heritage tour 18 days.
Services included: Transportation

Tour Cost: In USD/ Person

HOTEL LIST

Services excluded:

– Personal expenses like drink, telephone, laundry, tips for guide and driver
– Vietnam Visa, Arrival/ departure flights, travel insurance
– Surcharge for peak season, holiday time and online payment method
– Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year eves.