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10 Days - 9 Nights
Daily Tour
50 people
English, Espanol, Francais, German, Italiano
Trip description: Vietnam Insight is well handcrafted for those who love to discover most of the highlights and gain an insight of Vietnam but have humble time. Starting from the South-Saigon/ HCMC, the most modern, check out the II and most dynamic city of Vietnam the Iron Land of Cu Chi Tunnel, Dalat – city of thousand flowers, wonders of Bana hill in Danang – the world’s longest cable car, the World culture heritage site Hoian, an Ancient town. Then up to the North to immerse in an amazing trekking adventure to hill station of Sapa, cruise on Halong Bay-the World Natural Heritage and Hanoi capital where you will taste the best food in the country.
Starting city: Saigon – HCMC (Vietnam)
Departure city: Hanoi (Vietnam)
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Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city (once called Saigon) – Vietnam!
Flight: suggested morning arrival
Upon arrival, meet your local tour guide and transfer from Tan Son Nhat international airport to Saigon. Refresh yourself after the flight.
Then, explore Saigon on a walking tour taking in the city’s most impressive sites and land Marks including the War Remnants museum, Independent palace, or Reunification Palace - head quarter of the South Republic of Vietnam during wartime. Wondering around French quarter with Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, Opera house…
Back to hotel for free evening.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Normal check-in time: 14:00 (early check in on request with surcharge)
Tan Son Nhat airport – hotel: 10 km – 45min – 1 hour
After breakfast, we drive to discover the incredible network of underground tunnels at Cu Chi tunnels of the Viet Cong’s strategy to victory in the Vietnam War. Used to call tunnels rats and headquarter of VC to attack Saigon during Tet offensive 1968. Traveling that you not only see the world but also learn more about the world. Then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city.
Later, visit the Jade Emperor Temple (Phuoc Hai), a rare Taoist structure in Vietnam built in 1909 in dedication to the Lord of Heaven. It's filled with smoky incense and fantastic carved figurines and still buzzing with workshippers, many lounging in the front gardens.
The rest of day is you leisure for shopping at Ben Thanh market/ Saigon Square...
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Transfer Ho Chi minh central – Cu Chi tunnels: 1-1.5 hours/ way
Flight: Morning flight – Vietnam Airlines
After the breakfast, check out hotel and then you will be transferred to Tan Son Nhat Domestic airport to catch the departure flight to Dalat.
Upon arrival, the local guide will meet you at airport and take you to Dalat city center.
Enjoy a lunch at local restaurant (on own account).
This afternoon, get a lot of nice photos in The City’s Flower Garden for a plentiful collection of flowers, the Valley Of Love – romantic and fabulous landscape, the largest colourful preserved flower showroom. Finally, traveling to Lat Village to understand the daily life of Lat ethnic minority people. Take the Jeep car up to Langbiang Mountain – the roof of Dalat (1,950m high) to enjoy fantastic views of Silver Stream, Golden Lake, forest and whole Dalat city.
You might want a stop at Dalat central market which looks imposing, elegant, and artistic. Dalat market sells every kind of local specialties, mainly in the ground floor. And freely explore sparkling Da Lat at night, around Xuan Huong Lake.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat
Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat – Duration: 1hr15
Flight: evening time – Vietnam Airlines
Morning, you will first admire the beauty of the old French architecture at old Da Lat Railway Station which is the oldest and the most beautiful railway station in Indochina. Amaze at the admirable architecture of Linh Phuoc Pagoda was built from debris of glass, pottery and porcelain, and the unique Guan Yin statue by immortal flowers of Vietnam. Take a little further walk, visit the local farm with very hospitable farmers right beside the pagoda.
Keep driving southward, you will visit to Datanla waterfall with magnificent view and can be approached by the roller coaster. On the way back to Dalat City center, we visit the Bao Dai King’s Summer Palace, the last Emperor and unique cultural lifestyle of Vietnamese through Royal decoration, the meaningful place of your Dalat trip.
Then transfer to airport to catch the departure flight to Danang city.
Upon arrival at Danang airport, you will be picked up and transferred to hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat – Duration: 1hr05
After the breakfast, get picked up directly at your hotel and make your way to the beautiful Ba Na Hills, a hill station and resort located in the Truong Son Mountain region of central Vietnam.
Explore Vietnam’s extraordinary natural beauty and let the incredible views from Ba Na Hills take your breath away. Ascend the hill via one of the 10 most impressive cable car infrastructure systems worldwide (ranked by CNN), and see the giant hands of the amazing Golden Bridge (Cau Vang). Visitors who travel to Sun World Ba Na Hills are lavished with the changeable four seasons in a single day and a diverse set of festive, recreational activities and places of interests. Sun World Ba Na Hills is on its own a fascinating entertainment world in which grown-ups, children and young outdoor enthusiasts can figure out their fun in a single complex.
Free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver. The death race, Dinosaur Park…
Note: Please note that the entrance fee we quoted only includes two-way cable car ride and general sightseeing in most places. Some optional sightseeing, games and other service will ask for extra fee, so kindly check with your guide for more information.
In the afternoon, travel to Hoian town in the afternoon, stroll through this charming riverside town which is famous for its tailors and preserved architecture. Visiting main attractions of the town: Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tan Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. Back to Danang hotel for chill time and relax on pool.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Transfer & duration Danang hotel – Bana hill cable station: 30 km – 45 mins
Transfer & duration Danang – Hoian: 30 km – 45 mins
Flight: Morning time – Vietnam Airlines
After Breakfast, we drive to Danang Airport to to take the morning flight to Hanoi capital city for free time of lunch (your own account).
In the afternoon, we take a brief city tour passing the exterior of Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum; the Presidential Palace; pay a visit to the Temple of Literature.
Later on, take a leisure walking tour around Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake, French quarter, Ngoc Son Temple.
Conclude the day with the enjoyment of the traditional Water Puppet Performance, a traditional unique art form created by farmers in the Red River Delta.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Fly from Danang to Hanoi – Duration: 1hr20
Transfer & duration Noi Bai airport – Hanoi city central: 30 km – 45 mins
At 7:00am, pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter by the shuttle bus for your car journey to Sapa. On arrival at 13:00, meet your local guide and driver for a private tour to the tribe villages.
You would enjoy a leisure hike to explore daily life and familiarize yourself with the cultures of the Hmong, Dzao, and Dzay people who populate the region.
Escort for sunset overlooking to the mountain then back to hotel for relax. Tour ends around 6pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Shuttle bus Transfer & duration Hanoi – Sapa: 315 km – 5.5 hours (7:00 – 13:00)
After breakfast, enjoy the last moments of the fresh Sapa air and sublime scenery this region with your local guide and private driver. Sunrise tour for early birds. Visit Heaven’s Gate – the highest peak of roads in Vietnam (over 2000m). Admire the spectacular views, even the Fansipan summit, the highest peak of Indochina mountains (weather permits) and visit the nearby Silver Waterfall with Marvelous scenery of the surrounding nature. Stop along the way to visit O Quy Ho village which known for the different kinds of vegetables, flowers, fruit trees and even medicinal plants grown here.
Travel onward to Hanoi by shuttle bus in the afternoon, a great way to see the beautiful and peaceful countryside on the way!
Check in your hotel and enjoy a free evening in Hanoi’s hustle and bustle. Back to city life
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Shuttle bus Transfer & duration Sapa – Hanoi: 315 km – 5.5 hours (15:00 – 21:00)
After breakfast, meet your private driver at hotel and we drive 2,5 hours to Halong bay the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight relaxing boat trip is the best way to enjoy this must-see natural wonder of Vietnam.
On arrive at the jetty in Halong City around noon, proceeding with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself.
In the afternoon, the program also includes more activities on the bay such as swimming or kayaking (excluded from the cruise package) or cave visits on the vast sea, cooking class onboard to challenge your skills in preparing a very famous Vietnamese dish (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or you can just spend some time relaxing on board.
Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. Overnight on cruise.
Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong/ Lan Ha bay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: on cruise
Transfer & duration Hanoi - Halong: 160 km – 2.5 hours
The sun rises on the bay in the morning and a light breakfast is served on board (also brunch on some boats) while cruising slowly back to the shore. This is the time you can take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of the bay as you navigate back to Halong City.
Disembark at noon and meet your driver at the dock and drive to the airport to catch your departure flight home or enjoy your next travel! You will reach the airport by 15:00. Bon voyage!
Departure flight: suggested evening time
Meals included: Brunch
Accommodation: N/A
Transfer & duration Halong – Hanoi’s airport: 160 km – 2.5 hours
Bon voyage!
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