Vietnam Grand Discovery 18 days

Morning /Afternoon

After arriving in Hanoi, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. 14:00 is the check-in time at the hotel. If you want an early check-in time, there will be an additional fee.

You can spend the rest of the day resting or joining some typical Vietnamese activities. Here are our recommendations:

NOTE: Our driver will wait for you at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate), so please get there to meet us.

Morning

After breakfast, you will meet our tour guide, who will wait for you at the hotel’s lobby to begin the trip to Hanoi’s most well-known religious spots:

• • Sightsee the Temple of Literature, which is the first national university in Vietnam that worships the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

• • Visit One Pillar Pagoda, the historic Buddhist temple located in the same district as The Temples of Literature – Ba Dinh. Being built in Ly dynasty, the temple marked a notable development of Buddhism in Vietnam.

• • Pass by The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away (the site is viewed from outside – closed on Monday and Friday, and from June to August)

• • Witness ancient architecture of the oldest temple in Hanoi – Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda, which is situated on a small island near the southeastern shore of West Lake.

Evening

Prepare your belongings before 21:00, the time you are transferred to the Hanoi train station. The train departure time to Lao Cai is about 21:35.

NOTE:

• • Our tour guide will not follow you to the train. and the train timetable may not stay the same.

• • Share sleeping compartments overnight (Each compartment has 2 lower & 2 upper berths).

• • Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you want private compartments with an additional charge.

Visit the Temple Of Literature, Vietnam’s First University

Morning

05:00 – 06:00: Upon arrival at the Lao Cai train station, head to Sapa town by a tourist-shared bus for one hour. If possible, you can check in early upon arrival based on room occupancy (Surcharge applicable)

09:30: Begin your trekking tour to remote villages in North Vietnam:

• • Trek to Y Linh Ho village, a beautiful and wild hidden commune nested in Muong Hoa Valley. You will see the attractive lush terraced fields and vast cornfields along the way

• • Stop by Lao Chai village, the home of the Giay and Black H’Mong ethnic, which has become an Instagram-worthy place in Sapa for social butterflies thanks to its rustic beauty of natural scenery and kind people

Afternoon 

Explore Ta Van Village, a tranquil but attractive and mysterious landscape in Sapa. The place will bring peace of mind to any retreaters who come here, with soft sound of streams and lovely singing of birds.

Return to the hotel in Sapa when the trekking tour ends. Travelers can relax for the rest of the day.

Witness The Stunning Beauty Of Y Linh Ho Village

Morning

You will check out after breakfast at the hotel. Around 08:00, begin an excursion to the most beautiful and poetic secluded villages in Sapa – Cat Cat Village, where Mong ethnic has lived and worked recently.

Have a picnic lunch near the riverside and take a short rest before the afternoon trip.

Afternoon

Go on walking to Sin Chai Village, a village of the Red Dao individuals at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Know more about the North’s culture by witnessing the local people in their embroidered garments and silver jewelry.

Return to the main route for the transfer to Sapa town on a jeep (approximately 3 km)

Afternoon

About 15:00 – 15:30: The driver will pick you up to go back to the hotel in Hanoi. You will arrive in the capital at 21:30 – 22:00, and have free time at leisure for the rest of the day

Travel To Cat Cat Village And Observe The Scenic Silver Waterfall

Morning 

About 07:15 – 07:45: Travel to Ninh Binh after having breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the peaceful sceneries of the countryside along the way

Savour the fresh air in the middle of immense rice fields while taking a relaxing boat tour in Ninh Binh. You will go along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc on a small boat rowing by local people and enjoy its marvelous landscapes for 2 hours

Afternoon

13:30: After having lunch at a local restaurant, you can do some optional activities such as fishing, visiting local people, riding a bicycle around town, etc. (These activities change every day)

Gain new knowledge about Vietnamese history by paying a visit to King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple, which are all in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Come back to Hanoi after the tour. Upon arrival at your hotel, you are free to relax and rest

Morning

08:00 – 08:30: After having breakfast, a driver will pick you up at your hotel for a transfer to Halong for about 2.5 hours

Upon arrival at the cruise port, you will do some check-in procedures before embarking on the cruise. Receive a warm welcome from the boat crew and enjoy a glass of cold drink.

Enjoy fresh seafood lunch served onboard after that, and witness the amazing beauty of Halong Bay while the cruise passes by countless limestone islands and islets

Afternoon

After a short rest, travelers can take part in some interesting activities such as visiting caves, kayaking, swimming, etc. in a specific attraction of Halong Bay relying on each cruise’s itinerary.

Return to the cruise for dinner. Then, you can relax overnight on the cruise, or enjoy the nightlife on board with various activities including card games, squid fishing, karaoke, herbal foot bath,… (each cruise has a different program).

Unwind On An Overnight Cruise In Halong Bay

Morning 

You should wake up early to watch the glittering sunrise and do Tai Chi exercises to strengthen your health. Some cruises may have distinct activities (Yoga /Vovinam), so you should ask our sales consultants for detailed itineraries.

Join the last expedition to a famous attraction of Halong after breakfast (depending on the cruise’s schedule)

Go back to the cruise to prepare your belongings for checking out. Savor delicious brunch on board while the cruise returns to the main dock.

Afternoon

At noon, you will be picked up from the cruise port to the airport for your next flight to Da Nang. When you come to Da Nang Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel you booked in Hoi An Town.

Check in at the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure

Da Nang City Arrival

Morning /Afternoon

The Hoi An tour can begin in the morning (at 08:00), or in the afternoon (at 13:30) depending on your choice. Joining the excursion, you can explore the local people’s daily life in the ancient town and its ancient beauty while walking along ancient streets:

• • Stop by the architectural gems of Hoi An: Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, which are famous for international constructions, are symbols of trade relations with foreign countries in the past.

• • Enjoy a traditional drink that is only sold in the town – a herbal drink called ‘Nuoc Mot’. You can stop by some lovely shops in town to pick some souvenirs to bring home.

Discover Hoi An Ancient Town

Morning /Afternoon

The 9th day of this package tour is your free day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town by yourself. You can choose among these optional tours:

Explore The Mysterious My Son Sanctuary An Ancient Champa Civilization

Morning /Afternoon

08:00 or 13:30: You can choose morning or afternoon to be picked up to Hue via Hai Van Pass. For witnessing scenery and photographing, the shuttle bus will make several stops during the transfer (The admission fee is not included).

When you arrive in Hue City, it’s time for you to check in at the hotel and rest.

Morning

08:00: Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which can be called Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, is one of the most ancient pagodas in Hue featuring wonderful royal architecture.

Explore Imperial Citadel and its delicate architecture created by skillful Vietnamese artisans, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled for more than 100 years.

Go shopping for some souvenirs and try local cuisine at Dong Ba Market, as well as witness the local people’s life here.

Come back to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day. You can consider joining the following optional explorations:

Explore Well Known Imperial Citadel And Thien Mu Pagoda

Morning

After savoring your breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Upon arrival at the airport in Sai Gon, you will move to your hotel to do some check-in procedures and have a nap before the afternoon tour

Afternoon

13:30: The friendly tour guide will take you to visit the most important historical sites of Ho Chi Minh City:

• • Witness countless documents and artifacts about the Vietnam War to know more about the country’s history at War Remnants Museum

• • Pay a visit to the Reunification Palace, which served as the workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam. Gain knowledge about Vietnam’s history, each room’s purposes and its elegant design

• • Feel the colonial architecture vibe of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (currently under renovation) and Old Post Office, which are all located on Cong Xa Paris Street, District 1

At the end of the journey, you will explore Vietnamese culture and daily life while passing by a local market.

Observe The Representation Of French Colonial Architecture At The Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Morning

08:00: you will leave Ho Chi Minh City to prepare for the Mekong Delta journey

From the boat, you will dock in a craft workshop making coconut candy, traditional wine, popcorn, and rice paper, watching locals make products and tasting them. Outside the factory, there are souvenirs for you to buy as gifts for your loved ones

After that, you get on the boat at Cai Be and move for about 20 minutes to change to Sampan, dock at Tan Phong Island. If guests do not want to go to Sampan, they can stay on the boat

Once you arrive, you will go to a local house to listen to “Don Ca Tai Tu” – a traditional performance of the delta while eating tropical fruit and drinking tea

Afternoon

13:00: Board the boat and have lunch at a local restaurant by disembarking and walking for around 10 minutes

After that, you will be transferred back to Can Tho City by car (2 hours). Guests are free until night (the guide will suggest dinner for you)

Explore Mekong Delta River

Morning

The guide will pick you up at 07:30 to go to Cai Rang Floating Market, a unique place you should visit once (The time to go to Cai Rang will depend on the time of the market)

Head to a house in Nha Be to see how locals make glass noodles, then you will get on a local boat to enjoy tropical fruits

10:30: Return to the hotel to check out and come back to Sai Gon

NOTE: Details will be updated by our guide, you can contact our sales consultant for the latest information

Experience The Trading Activities On Cai Rang Floating Market

Morning

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport. Upon arrival at the airport in Phu Quoc, you will be picked up by a driver and taken to the hotel that you have reserved in Phu Quoc.

After settling into the hotel, take the rest of the day to unwind and relax.

The day 16 and 17 of this package is up to you. It’s time for you to get away from the pressure of life. You can explore the stunning scenery and serene life in Phu Quoc by yourself or consider our optional trips below:

Witness The Stunning Scenery In Phu Quoc

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the airport for departure. The trip ends here, hope you will have memorable experiences!