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The Vietnam Exploration package tour 26 days will be operated for those who will have plenty time in Vietnam with a wish to explore all the famous site in Vietnam. Trip can be start from Saigon or Hanoi…

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival

Today, the Vietnam Exploration package tour 26 days will be started by picking up at the airport to hotel for checking in. Free at leisure and overnight in Hanoi.
Services included: Transportation and hotel.

Day 02: Ha Noi – Perfume Pagoda (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, we will enjoy about 2 hours n road trip to Perfume Pagoda along countryside landscapes and villages. Upon arrival, take a short walk to Yen wharf to get on boat to Trinh temple. after the boat trip, start a trek up to the mountain’s peak for a visit the main cave. Leisure before down to visit Thien Tru pagoda and the main one located in a huge cave. Back to Yen wharf, and then return Hanoi. night in Hanoi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 03: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (Breakfast,Lunch)

Breakfast at hotel, we will start driving to Ninh Binh – the first citadel of Viet Nam. With 02 hours on coach trip, you can enjoy the beautiful countryside’s landscapes on the Red river delta. On arrival, start a visit of Hoa Lu, the ancient citadel of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visiting temples of the 2 king Dinh and Le. After that, we continue walking up and down the countryside and enjoy the marvelous scenery of the ancient capital in the beautiful Truong Yen valley. Time for lunch at restaurant, then free before drive back Ha Noi. Night in Ha Noi.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 04: Hanoi – Halong Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) – Joined

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: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, kayak and cabin.

Day 05: Halong – Cat Ba Island (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) – Joined

Today, enjoy the morning breakfast at sunrise time, then you will enjoy a cruise in the breathtaking scenery of Halong to Gia Luan harbour. Our bus takes you to Catba National Park. Do biking or trekking to discover the wild beauty of Cat Ba national park before driving to Cat ba town for check in. In the afternoon, take another boat will take you to visit Monkey Island. Kayaking around Lan ha bay with full of exploration. Relaxing and swimming before turning back to the town of Cat Ba. Dinner and night in Cat Ba.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel .

Day 06: Cat Ba island – Halong – Hanoi – Lao Cai (Breakfast, Lunch) – Joined

Today, Breakfast before back boat pier for a crusie back halong city. Embark the cruise for lunch at a restaurant before return Hanoi.In the evening, enjoy a traditional puppet show at the theater.
At 20h00, take a night train to Lao Cai. Night on train .
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip, puppet music show and train ticket.

Day 07: 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. Dinner and night in Sapa.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 08: Sapa – Trekking to Cat Cat – Sin Chai (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 Sapa. Night in Sapa.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 09: Sapa – Tour to colorful Bac Ha Market – Lao Cai – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) (Sunday Market)

Today, we will enjoy an early coach trip to Bac Ha market. This drive will take approx. 3 hours. We arrive in Bac Ha at 9.30AM, the best time to visit this huge market with its entire colorful ethnic people as Flower H’mong, Phu La and Dzao Tuyen who gather to buy and sell. After visiting the market, have lunch in restaurant, our guide will take you for a trekking to Ban Pho village. At around 3.00PM we get back to our bus for the ride back to to Lao Cai Train station for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket..

Day 10: Hanoi – City – Fly to Hue (Breakfast, Lunch)

On arrival Hanoi station, pick up to office and time for breakfast before start a full day trip to discover the most famous historical sites. The first place Ho Chi Minhâs 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.
And then drive to airport, take flight to Hue. Night in Hue
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and flight ticket 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: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 12: Hue – DMZ full day (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will come to pick up at hotel about 06h30am, start a tour to DMZ. During the Vietnam-American War, the Ben Hai River was demarcation line between North and South Vietnam. This makes a Demilitarized Zone of five km each from the river. However during the war, the Southern area of DMZ was one of the bloodiest battlefields. This tour to DMZ will take you back to the war sites, including: Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc tunnel, Khe Sanh combat, Ho Chi Minh trail, Dong Ha town, Rock pile. Moreover, we will also have a chance for a visit ethnicl minorities people in the center of Vietnam. Finally, return to Hue for dinner and night in Hue.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 13: Hue Cuisine – Hai Van Pass – Da Nang Museum – Marble Mountain – Hoian (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a cooking class to discover the famous royal cuisine in Hue. In the afternoon, start a drive to Hoian town with a stops on the way such as: Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Champ Museum in Danang city 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 at leisure around the old town. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, cooking class and hotel.

Day 14: Hoian – Walking tour – Boat trip on Thu Bon River (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at hotel, we will enjoy a walking tour 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. Time for lunch and then free at leisure before enjoy a short walk through out the old street for a boat trip cruising along Thu Bon river for enjoy the sunset time. Night in Hoian.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 15: Hoian – Danang – Fly to  Nha Trang (Breakfast)

Today, after the breakfast, we will drive to airport, take flight to Nha Trang for an overview of countryside’s scenery along the way. On arrival, pick up to city for check in and night in Nha Trang.
Services included: Transport, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 16: Nha Trang Island and Snorkeling (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: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, boat trip and hotel.

Day 17: 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: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 18: Nha Trang – Phan Thiet City – 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 19: Mui Ne – Sand Dune – Dalat City (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, with the morning visit at Sand Dune, stream …and enjoy beach time, check out and start driving up via mountain range to Dalat city for check in. Night in Dalat.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals entrance fee and hotel.

Day 20: Dalat city full day (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast, we will start a visit some most famous sites around the city. With a visit Truc Lam Meditation Monastery Pagoda – one of the nice Pagoda with a nice view around, then Paradise Lake; Datanla Water for picture. Time for lunch and continue to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai, who was forced to abdicate in 1945, shortly after the end of the World War II. The following sights are the Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture. Night in Dalat.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees and hotel.

Day 21: Dalat – Saigon (Breakfast)

Today, we will free for leisure around the city for visit market, enjoy a short walk around Xuan Huong lake before taking a flight to Saigon. Pick up to city for check in and night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, flight ticket and hotel.

Day 22: Saigon City – Cu Chi Tunnel (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 accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 23: Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (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 to Can Tho for check in. Free and night in Can Tho.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 24: Can Tho – Cai Rang Market – Saigon (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after an early breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip cruising along Mekong river to visit Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats). Take in the beautiful scenery and the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. Finally return Saigon for check in. Dinner and night in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fees, boat trip and hotel.

Day 25: Saigon – Vung Tau beach (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, after the breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you up at 08ham and start a full day to discover Vung Tau city with some famous sites and beaches around. With about 2 hours on a coach trip along the countryside with beautiful landscapes on both sides. On arrival Vung Tau, start a visit start a visit at Thich Ca Phat Dai Pagoda, discover the old construction, heard about the history of the Buddhism in Vietnam with many old furniture maintenance, the Temple of Nirvana, statue of Jesus at the top of Nui Nho Mountain with the height of 32 meters. After that, we will continue to visit some nice beaches Finally, leisure for swimming or enjoy some water sport games (sport game fees is on your side). Finally, drive back Sai Gon and end tour at hotel in Saigon.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and hotel.

Day 26: Saigon Departure (Breakfast)

Today, we will be free at leisure before car will drive to the airport for departure flight. End the Vietnam Exploration package tour 26 days.
Services included: Transportation

Tour Cost: In USD/ Person

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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.