16 Days Viet Nam Impressions

This newly designed trip is packed full of variety covering the major sights in both the north and south of Vietnam in 16 days. From the capital city of Hanoi to the tranquility of trekking in Mai Chau and cruising in Ha Long Bay, from the historical and cultural centers of Hue and Hoi An to the modern metropolis of Saigon, this tour has it all. Theres even time to relax on the beaches of Nha Trang and meander through the lush Mekong Delta.

Hotel accommodation as indicated (shared twin or shared double room

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicles.

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).

Expert English speaking local guide (other languages on request)

Boat trips as mentioned in program.

Train tickets: Ha Noi – Lao Cai // Lao Cai – Ha Noi

All entrance fees during guided time

Letter of visa on arrival

Upon arrival in Lao Cai (eta: 06: 00), transferred to Sapa by car. Relax. Your guide will meet you at hotel for short trek to Catcat village, the village of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain "cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather overnight at the Sapa Hotel

Breakfast before private car transferred to Lao Chai village, a village of Black Hmong. Short trek down to river to visit hill tribe house to see their living style and the local woman made their handicraft clothes. Further on along the road, the Tavan village where Dzay people staying can be seen. Visit the village and reach their customs. Turn back to Sapa in afternoon for car transferred to Laocai railway station, caugh night train back to Hanoi that departs at 22: 00.

At 8: 00, our car will pick you up from hotel in Hanoi, stop on route for relax and sightseeing, at 12.00, the junk crews welcome guests on board at Hon Gai Wharf. Enjoy welcome drinks and check in deluxe cabin. Lunch with fresh local seafood while cruising into Ha Long bay; get to Vong Vieng after 2 hours. Start exploring Vong Vieng fishing village and the hidden lagoons in Bai Tu Long Bay by kayak. Back to junk to enjoy relaxing or the sunset. Dinner and overnight on board nearby Vong Vieng village (or Trinh Nu cave)

Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath- taking beauty of Bays landscape. From 7.30 to 10.30, Serve Ala carte (Guests can order any dishes in the menu whenever they want). Around 8.00, Start discovering Ba Cua beach where the guests enjoy swimming, sunbathing or relaxing. Back to junk, arrange luggage and check out cabin while cruising back. Around 11.30: disembark. Our car transfer you back to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue depart at 18: 45

AM: Visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city we visit Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city. PM: A boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, Khai Dinh tomb

After breakfast drive over Hai Van Pass to Danang. Visit Cham Museum. Continue further south to Hoi An, transfer to hotel. PM: visit ancient town

Take fligh to HCMC that depart at 09: 45, upon arrival in HCMC, you will be picked up to have short city tour include Former Presidential Palace, the War Crime Museum, the central complex of architecture: the Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, the Municipal Theater, Xa Loi Pagoda, where keeps the glass vase that on its central altar contains the heart of Thich Quang Duc, a Buddhist monk who felt so strongly about the in humane treatment of his fellows that he committed suicide by burning on June 11, 1963 as a final protest, visit Ben Thanh Markert, China town

8: 00 Pick up at hotel. Transfer to My Tho. Take the motorized boat through the Bao Dinh natural canal; view the stilhouse and the fruit plantation along the canal sides. Visit the My Tho wholesale fruit market. Proceed to the Tortoise Island. Lunch served in the heart of the ht orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Tach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family business where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, enjoy the rowing boat ride on the creeks before returning to My Tho by rowing boat. Proceed to Can Tho. Check in on arrival

8: 00 After breakfast, take the morning boat trip to visit the Phong Dien floating market with the busy sense right at the time. Keep cruising through the small channels system, visit the rice noodles making village. Experience the monkey Bridge in the Delta. Visit the second floating market of Cai Rang. Break time for lunch. Return to Hochiminh city. Stop for visit & rest at the Bonsai garden in My Tho. Finish the trip around 17h30pm in HCMC.