Amazing Vietnam tour from Hanoi

Amazing Vietnam tour from Hanoi is a perfect option for any traveler who would like to travel Vietnam from Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City and want to explore this beautiful country from mountains to sea, from picturesque countryside to amazing beaches...

 

TOUR NAME: AMAZING VIETNAM TOUR – 15 DAYS FROM HANOI (Code: HTT13)

DESTINATIONS: HANOI – SAPA – HALONG BAY – HUE – HOI AN – HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS – MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH

ACCOMMODATION IN 3 / 4 / 5 STAR HOTELS

ROOM TYPE: DOUBLE ROOM / TWIN ROOM / SINGLE ROOM

 

 

 

 

 

TOUR PRICES – HIGH SEASON:

 

TOUR PRICES – LOW SEASON:

 

NOTE 1: SS = Single supplement

 

NOTE 2: Extra cost for private cabins of 2 berths on Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi train: $... usd per person for OPTION 1 & 2, $...usd per person for OPTION 3 & 4!

 

NOTE 3: The above tour prices are valid until 30^th Sep 2015. High season is from 01^st Oct 2014 to 30^th Apr 2015. Low season is from 01^st Aug 2014 to 30^th Sep 2014 & from 01^st May 2015 to 30^th Sep 2015)

 

NOTE 4: The above tour prices are not included surcharges for peak season from 20^th Dec 2014 to 10^th Jan 2015 (Christmas & New Year season), from 18^th Feb to 25^th Feb (Vietnam Lunar New Year)! The extra costs are depended on policies of each hotel. They will be updated when we have exact traveling dates!

 

NOTE 5: If you have big group with more than 9 persons, we will send you our best prices based on your requests!

 

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Day 1               Hanoi arrival

Meals: None

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Vietnam tops list of the most attractive destinations and tours of Vietnam are diversified. Moreover, your travel in Vietnam organised by Vivutravel, will definitely be the best holiday ever. Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tours guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.

Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hanoi hotel.

Option 1: Medallion Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://medallionhanoi.com/

Option 2: Golden Silk Boutique / Luxury / http://goldensilkhotel.com/

Option 3: Silk Path Hotel / Deluxe / http://silkpathhotel.com/

Option 4: Opera Hanoi Hotel / Deluxe / http://www.hoteldelopera.com

 

Day 2               Hanoi city tour – Night train to Sapa

Meals: Breakfast

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Hanoi without a doubt is a beautiful stop for your Vietnam Travel. Today, we enjoy a full day city tour of this charming capital city including the mausoleum of the nation's founder Ho Chi Minh (close on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the impressive Ethnologic Museum (or Museum of Fine Arts, Army Museum, History Museum, Woman Museum, Hoa Lo Prison), the beautiful West Lake, the Tran Vu Pagoda, the peaceful lake of the Restored Sword.

Late afternoon we take a cyclo tour for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Enjoy a glass of "Bia Hoi - draught beer - included" at Ta Hien Street before we enjoy a fantastic traditional water puppet show. This evening, we will transfer you to the train station to experience a Vietnam train ride to Lao Cai.

Overnight on Train.

Option 1 & 2: Livitrans Train / Sharing cabin of 4 berths /

Option 3 & 4: Victoria Express / Sharing superior cabin of 4 berths /

 

Day 3               Lao Cai – Sapa Tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Arrive in the early morning in the border town of Lao Cai where it's a short transfer to Sapa (Vietnam's recommended tour). In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. It is here you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.

Take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, at about 9 am, we take the drive to the trekking point and trek down to Ma Tra village of the Black H'Mong people, the beautiful walk through the terraced rice filed and it is very interesting to experience the daily life of the locals when you stop for visit to one of the families. Picnic lunch on the way then we continue to Ta Phin village of the Red Dao people. Explore the village then private bus back to Sapa. Free at leisure and overnight in Sapa.

Option 1: Sapa View Hotel / Deluxe / http://sapaview-hotel.com/

Option 2: Chau Long 2 Hotel / ROH / http://chaulonghotel.com/

Option 3 & 4: Victoria Sapa Hotel / Superior / http://victoriahotels.asia

 

Day 4               Lao Cai – Sapa- Hill Tribe villages

Meals: Breakfast

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Sapa - The Queen of the Mountains, overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides, Sapa Tour is gateway to another world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes and great choice for Vietnam Tours maker to arrange Vietnam Culture Tours, Vietnam Trekking Tours, Vietnam Homestay Tours... After breakfast, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Tours by driving to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H'mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world's most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups. Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in a Sapa hotel.

Option 1: Sapa View Hotel / Deluxe / http://sapaview-hotel.com/

Option 2: Chau Long 2 Hotel / ROH / http://chaulonghotel.com/

Option 3 & 4: Victoria Sapa Hotel / Superior / http://victoriahotels.asia

 

Day 5               Sapa – LaoCai & Train to Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

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Can Cau Market, Bac Ha, Sapa Tours, Vietnam ToursThe markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Vietnam Tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets;

Market days:

Can Cau Market - Saturdays

Bac Ha Market or Muong Hum Market or Muong Khuong Market - Sundays

Cao Son Market - Wednesdays

Lung Khau Nhin Market - Thursdays

Bac Ha MarketCoc Ly Market - Tuesdays

In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sap Tours.

Overnight on the train.

Option 1 & 2: Livitrans Train / Sharing cabin of 4 berths /

Option 3 & 4: Victoria Express / Sharing superior cabin of 4 berths /

 

Day 6               Hanoi – Halong Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Pick up from the train station, this morning, we have already arranged a room in a mini hotel for you to have shower and breakfast. We start at 8.00 A.M for the 3 hour drive (170 km) through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. At half way, we'll have a visit to a handicraft workshop with fine clothes, embroidered paintings, stone statuettes and all kinds of gems mined in Vietnam such as star rubies or sapphires... Our destination is the World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay. The bay offers some 3000 mountain islands and islets towering in the Gulf of Tonkin in the East Vietnam Sea.

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed on board our luxury junk and treated with wine and fresh local seafood. As our junk gliding further into the tranquility of Ha Long Bay amid the towering mountain cliffs and on the emerald green water, you'll have relaxing time combining the fine tastes of the wine and the freshness of Ha Long Bay. During the cruise, we'll stop some times for visiting the amazing Sung Sot cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wild of Halong Bay.

Option 1 & 2: Dragon Pearl Cruise / http://indochina-junk.com/

Option 3: Indochina Sails / Superior / http://indochinasails.com/

Option 4: Paradise Cruise / Deluxe (ROH) / http://paradisecruises.vn

 

Day 7               Halong bay - Hanoi – Flight to Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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It is said that your Vietnam Tours will not be complete without a tour to Halong Bay and spending one night on romantic Halong Cruise. People describe Halong Bay as majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious and words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from the hand of nature.

After breakfast, we'll take a little sampan to visit a secret lagoon of Ha Long Bay while the surrounding mountains are just waking up. After that our cruise takes us further into the Bay of Bai Tu Long traveling past the Human Head Island, the Turtle Island, and the Duck Islet... to the studio site where the famous Indochine film was shot. Around noon, our junk travels back to the harbor, pick up and drive back to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue.

Upon arrival at Hue airport, pick up and transfer to hotel for checking in.

Overnight in Hue.

Option 1 & 2: Romance Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 3: Imperial Hue Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 4: La Residence Hue / Superior / http://la-residence-hue.com

 

Day 8               Hue city tour

Meals: Breakfast

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Hue is one of places, which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City and favorite destination for all Vietnam Tours. After breakfast, our tour starts with the visit to Imperial Citadel before taking the beautiful boat trip on the romantic Perfume River and visit Hue's best-known religious site-Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. Return to the hotel. Free at leisure. Overnight in a Hue hotel.

Option 1 & 2: Romance Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://romancehotel.com.vn/

Option 3: Imperial Hue Hotel / Deluxe City View / http://imperial-hotel.com.vn/

Option 4: La Residence Hue / Superior / http://la-residence-hue.com

 

Day 9               Hue – Drive to Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, we drive to Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. This scenic drive passes through the fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Along the way, stop in Danang to visit the Cham Museum, which contains the finest collection of Cham sculptures in the world. Upon arrival in Hoi An, free to take walking tour of the Hoi An ancient town centre. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 1: Vinh Hung Emerald Resort / Deluxe / http://vinhhunghotels.com.vn/

Option 2: Le Belhamy Resort / Hoi An Garden / http://www.belhamy.com/home/le-belhamy.html

Option 3: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View / http://hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 4: Palm Garden Resort / Superior Ocean Veiw / httphttp://palmgardenresort.com.vn

 

Day 10             Hoi An free day

Meals: Breakfast

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Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam that no Vietnam Tours maker would skip, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Danang Beach. Overnight in a Hoi An hotel.

Option 1: Vinh Hung Emerald Resort / Deluxe / http://vinhhunghotels.com.vn/

Option 2: Le Belhamy Resort / Hoi An Garden / http://www.belhamy.com/home/le-belhamy.html

Option 3: Hoi An Beach Resort / Deluxe Garden View / http://hoianbeachresort.com.vn/

Option 4: Palm Garden Resort / Superior Ocean Veiw / httphttp://palmgardenresort.com.vn

 

Day 11             Hoi An – Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast

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After breakfast, our private Vietnam tour guide in Hoi An will pick you up for the drive to Danang airport for the flight with Vietnam airlines to Ho Chi Minh, a nice stop of your travel in Vietnam. Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, welcome by our private Vietnam tour guide and driver and transfer to you hotel for check in. Ho Chi Minh, the most exciting city of Vietnam, a mecca of commerce, also a city with a chequered history and a rich culture, its pagodas, museums, public buildings, parks and boulevards make it one of the most delightful Vietnam Tours and cities to visit in Vietnam.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Option 1: Family Inn / Senior Deluxe / http://familyinnsaigon.com/

Option 2: Eden Saigon Hotel / Deluxe / http://edensaigonhotel.com/

Option 3: Liberty Central Hotel / Deluxe / http://libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 4: Majestic Saigon Hotel / Colonial Superior / http://majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 12             Ho Chi Minh city tour & Cu Chi tunnels

Meals: Breakfast

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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam with a population of 7 million people. Much of the daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market - a fantastic place for bargains of every kind! There are several interesting sights in HCMC. The War Remnants Museum has a wealth of images from the wars, the most moving being a gallery entitled 'Requiem' which is dedicated to Vietnamese and foreign journalists and photographers who perished during the French and American conflicts. The Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975 when the North Vietnamese tanks came crashing through the front gates, bringing the U.S.-Vietnam War to a dramatic end. Close to the palace some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883 and the stone used to create it was exported in its entirety from France . Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office , finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam 's largest post office. For all its French colonial history though, Ho Chi Minh City is by far and away Vietnam 's most modern city. It has numerous shopping malls, cinemas, discotheques and a bewildering number of bars.

In the afternoon we have an excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the U.S.-Vietnam War in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon . At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specifically constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life during the war must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!). For those interested there's even the opportunity to try an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range.

Option 1: Family Inn / Senior Deluxe / http://familyinnsaigon.com/

Option 2: Eden Saigon Hotel / Deluxe / http://edensaigonhotel.com/

Option 3: Liberty Central Hotel / Deluxe / http://libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 4: Majestic Saigon Hotel / Colonial Superior / http://majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 13             Ho Chi Minh - Cai Be floating market - Can Tho

Meals: Breakfast

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Today we will start our exploration of the Mekong Delta, a major rice producing area. This must be one of the most fascinating riverine deltas in the world. The Mekong splits into nine major arteries. A vast network of rivers and waterways with thousands of ships of all sizes plowing the waters gives the Mekong Delta a very special atmosphere and no double one of the most favorite destinations for Vietnam Tours. On arrival,we will make a boat trip to the Cai Be floating Market, visit villages and meet the people of the Mekong Delta. Continue your boat trip to An Binh Island for Lunch in a local family and bike trip in the afternoon. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in a Can Tho hotel.

Option 1: Kim Tho Hotel / Superior / http://kimtho.com/

Option 2: Golf Can Tho Hotel / Superior / http://golfcantho.com.vn/

Option 3 & 4: Victoria Can Tho Hotel / Superior / http://victoriahotels.asia

 

Day 14             Can Tho - Cai Rang floating market - Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast

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In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and later, you will roam through the village to visit a rice husking mill, a rice noodles making shop which are nice chances to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. Around noon, transfer back to Ho Chi Minh for overnight.

Option 1: Family Inn / Senior Deluxe / http://familyinnsaigon.com/

Option 2: Eden Saigon Hotel / Deluxe / http://edensaigonhotel.com/

Option 3: Liberty Central Hotel / Deluxe / http://libertycentralhotel.com/

Option 4: Majestic Saigon Hotel / Colonial Superior / http://majesticsaigon.com.vn

 

Day 15             Ho Chi Minh departure

Meals: Breakfast

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Free time at leisure for you to wrap up your memorable Vietnam Holiday until we transfer you to the airport for your international flight home with sincere thanks for your travel to Vietnam and with Vivutravel. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Vietnam Tours, goodbye and see you again!!!

 

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SERVICES INCLUSIVE:

• Economy flight ticket: Hanoi – Hue & Danang – Ho Chi Minh
• Private transportation as program (2 pax use 4 seat car, 3 – 7 pax use 16 seat van, 8 – 9 pax use 29 seat bus)
• Return train tickets Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
• All entrance fees & boat trips to indicated sights
• English speaking guides
• Meals as mentioned
• Visa on arrival to Vietnam (Except for $45 usd per person as stamping fee at the airport)

 

SERVICES EXCLUSIVE:

• Tips
• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Insurance