10 DAYS VIETNAM PACKAGE

HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA - DA NANG - HOI AN - HANOI - NINH BINH - HA LONG BAY – SAPA – FANSIPAN – HA NOI
 

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1

HANOI ARRIVAL - SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE (L/D)

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred directly to Sapa.
9.30 Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11:00 Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa
13:00 Arrive Sapa Town with colourful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
14.30 A short trekk to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.
16.30 Come back to Sapa Town.
Lunch/dinner at the local restaurant.
Overnight in Sapa

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals: L/D
- Hotel in Sapa

DAY 2

SAPA - FANSIPAN - HANOI (B/L/D)

8:00 After breakfast in the hotel, Check out. Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station for an amazing ride to the “the Roof of Indochina”- the
highest mountain in Fansipan- 3143 meter above sea level. First by 20 min Cable Car ride to 2800m level where huge Buddha Statue is located and then either by foot about 600+ steps or by Funicular (at own expense)
to the Peak of Fansipan. Enjoy the fresh air and incredible beautiful Landscape from the high. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Lunch and dinner in the restaurant.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ha Noi.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Entrance tickets as in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 3

HANOI - NINH BINH - HOA LU - TRANG AN - HANOI (B/L/D)

Breakfast at hotel
08:00 Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 100 km.
10.15 The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam.
Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Time for lunch. Relax in 20 minutes.
14.15 Taking a boat excursion from Trang An wharf is a must-do activity in Ninh Binh, as it is the highlight of the journey. On the Trang An Tour, while you ride a bamboo boat through grottos filled with stunning stalactites, you'll be able to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Get in the car and return to Hanoi. Have dinner. After dinner, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, Boat
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Hanoi

DAY 4 

HANOI - HALONG BAY - OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE - LA PANDORA CRUISE (B/L/D)

Breakfast in hotel then check out.
8:30 Leave Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay and a 20-minute stop on the way. Arrive at the jetty in Ha Long City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities.
11:45 -12:00 pm Arriving at Tuan Chau marina, transferred by tender of La Pandora cruises.
12:45 -13:00 Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, and crew in the cruise briefing, and safety instructions.
13:00 -13:15: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets of Con Vit.
16:00 The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounded by extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. We progress to the Ong Cam Area of Lan Ha Bay- a separate part of Ha Long Bay. This is a quiet tourist paradise in Vietnam, enjoy kayaking and/or swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.
17:30 Back to La Pandora Cruise, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy a cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) and the complimentary Sunset Party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruit.
19:00 Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. After dinner, retire to your cabin or join the fishing excursion, watch a movie, have a drink at the bar, wifi access, or play exciting games. Overnight on board.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Kayaking
- Meals: B/L/D
- Room on cruise

DAY 5

HALONG BAY LA PANDORA CRUISE - HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG (B/BRUNCH/D)

06:00 Enjoy sunrise and admire the never-ending miraculous scenery of the Bay. Practice an invigorating Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
07:00 Light breakfast, coffee and tea served
08:00 Visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
09:30 Back to our La Pandora Cruise, relax before checking out.
10:15: Join a cooking demonstration (teaching you how to make our specialty, Spring rolls) on the cruise.
10:45 Lunch is served on board.
12:00 pm Disembark at the Tuan Chau marina by tender. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi
3:00-3:30 Arrival back at your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide on board
- Entrance fee & boat trip
- Meals: B/BRUNCH/D
- Hotel in Da Nang

DAY 6

DA NANG - BASKET BOAT AT COCONUT FOREST - HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel and freely relax. Check out the hotel.
10:00. Pick up from hotel and depart for Cam Thanh, Hoian.
You will go visit the ecosystem of the forest by basket boats, catching crabs, and snails and making toys from coconut leaves in around 30 minutes. Especially, you can also join the basket boat race, which will bring you a lot of wonderful experiences.
Lunch in local restaurant.
Move to Hoi An ancient town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Sa Huynh Cultural Museum, and Ancient House... walk around Lantern Street, and shop at Nguyen Hoang Night Market.
Dinner in the restaurant. Free on your own to explore Hoian Ancient town in night. Overnight in Hoian.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, Basket boat
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Hoian

DAY 7 

DA NANG - BANA HILLS - GOLDEN BRIDGE - FANTASY PARK - DA NANG (B/L/D)

Breakfast in the hotel.
08:30 Meet your guide and driver and head to Ba Na Hills. Take a Cable Car ride from Ba Na Hills station, and stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain - the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience the hill climbing train (the first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar, and flower garden Le Jardin D’amour.
You should not miss walking on the famous Golden Bridge hanging in the foggy hills of the mountain, witnessing the amazing and gorgeous view of Da Nang City.
Have a local lunch in Bana Hills
Afternoon: Free for joining games in Fantasy Park - the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 - 5D film, skiver, The Death Race, Dinosaur Park…
15:00 Transfer from Ba Na Hills back to the hotel. Return to your hotel. Free time at your leisure.
19:00 Have dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight at Da Nang.
Please note: Wax Statue Museum, France Wine Cellar entrance & wine, Roller Coaster game, Climbing game, or some games with prizes, 10D movie are excluded (expense is on your account).

Inclusions:

- Private transfer, Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fees, Bana Hills cable car tickets
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Danang

DAY 8 

DA NANG - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel then check out. Free time before transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival pick up at the airport then depart to Cu Chi Tunnels. It will take approximately one and a half hours to drive.
Having lunch on the way to the restaurant.
Before exploring the tunnels, you will have a short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war.
Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. (Optional). After visiting, return to Saigon.
19:00 Enjoy dinner in the restaurant.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh. "

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 9 

HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA MY THO (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit the honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, go by xe loi (local tuktuk) arround the village and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.
17.30 Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Dinner in restaurant.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, Boat trip in the Mekong delta
- Meals: B/L/D
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 10

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR - DEPARTURE (B/L)
(Independence Palace - Notre Dame Cathedral - Central Post Office - Ben Thanh Market)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning is free at your leisure. Check out your hotel.
Meet your guide, today you will take a trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by your free shopping time in Ben Thanh Market.
Then, get on a private transfer (without a guide) to the airport for the departure flight back home.
Lunch in the restaurant.
Thank you so much for choosing our service and have safe flights!

Inclusions:

- Private transfer
- Local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals: B/L

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TOUR COST (USD PER PERSON)

CATEGORY

GROUP OF 29 + 1

Price per Kid
(no extra bed)

Single Supplement

4 STAR ★★★★

770 USD

N/A

Notes:
1 Pax FOC on Twin or Double Sharing Basis

QUOTATION VALID TILL 15 SEPT 2023

ACCOMMODATIONS

4 STAR ★★★★

SAPA

The View Sapa Hotel
Add: 027 Đường Violet, Tx Sapa, Lào Cai.
www.theviewsapahotel.com

HANOI

Thang Long Opera Hotel
Add: 1c Tong Dan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
www.opera.thanglonghanoihotels.com

HALONG BAY

La Pandora Cruise
Add: No 26, Tuan Chau Habour, Halong
www.lapandoracruises.com

DA NANG

Canvas Hotel
Add: 234 Vo Nguyen Giap, Phuoc My, Son Tra, Da Nang
www.canvashotel.com.vn

HO CHI MINH CITY

Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel
Add: 8-8a Mạc Đĩnh Chi-bến Nghé-q1 , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
www.grandsaigoncentre.muongthanh.com

TIPPING (EXCLUDE FROM TOUR PRICE):
Tipping is a traveling culture, tipping for guides, drivers, and other services is necessary and required especially for private tours. Kindly prepare it in advance in cash and give it directly to the guides and drivers.…
◼ Compulsory tipping for guide and driver (in cash):
* Group from 1 guest – 5 guests: Minimum USD 5/guest/day
* Group from 6 guests – 9 guests: Minimum USD 4/guest/day
* Group from 10 guests up: Minimum USD 3/guest/day

INCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIONS

- Hotel in double/twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast
- Private airport transfer with A/C as per program
- Transfer by air-conditioned shuttle bus for joining group tours if any mentioned SIC
- Private transfer for private tours if any mentioned
- Meals as indicated if any mentioned in the program: B-Breakfast / Brunch/L-Lunch / D-Dinner
- Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01-02 bottles/guest/day based on tour)
- Entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions
- Experienced local English-speaking guide as mentioned in the program

- Visa Service
- GST, TCS and VAT tax
- All flights (Domestic and International) and airport tax
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Beverage, Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping for tour guide and driver, servers, porters...
- Single Supplement, Early check-in and Late check-out, Hotel/room upgrade (If not mentioned)
- Peak season or special event rates: Xmas, New Year and Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year from 09 Feb -> 15 Feb, 2024), National Holidays
- Others not mentioned or specified above

TERMS & CONDITION

Payment Term:
◼ Deposit: 50% of tour cost after the booking is confirmed, the balance will be transferred to our bank account a minimum of 3 days before the travel date or collected in the Hotel by cash on the arrival day.
Cancellations will be charged as below:
All flights are non-refundable
◼ 60 days before arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% Money Back. (Except local flights are non-refundable)
◼ 59 - 30 days before arrival date: 10% cancellation charge.
◼ 29 - 15 days before arrival date: 20%
◼ 14 – 8 days before arrival date: 50%
◼ 7 days before arrival date: 100 %
◼ No show: 100%

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

Vietnam visa:
◼Visa Online is required to be done in advance.

Flights:
◼ Programs based on scheduled domestic flights and the schedule given in the program can differ with or without prior notice from the airlines. If you booked flights on your own, any change on the flights needs to be updated to us before the trip. We are not responsible for any changes, cancellations, or delays in arrival/departure caused by airlines, but we will try to give the best solution following your program.

Hotel/ Accommodation:
◼ Offical hotel check-in is 2.00 pm or 3.00 pm on arrival day (based on each hotel) and checkout time is 11.00 am or 12.00 pm (based on each hotel) on departure day. A surcharge for early check-in or late check-out will be applied.
◼ For some 4-star hotels and almost 5-star hotels: A deposit for incidental charges: guests’ credit card imprint OR cash is required upon check-in from 50 -200 USD/room/night and it is refunded after deducting any consumption at checkout.

Food/Meals:
If any meals are included in the tour, our arrangement:
◼ Breakfast in hotels (if we book for hotels)
◼ Lunches and Dinners on private tours are Vietnamese local food. (Indian food for Indian travelers but based on the availability of each place such as Halong Bay, Mekong, mountainous areas, local villages... will be local food only).
◼ Lunches and Dinners on the SIC tour (group tour) are local food only - local veg and non-veg food are available.
Other types of foods such as: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, French, Italian... and so on are excluded from our tour package. If you want to add these types of food to your trip, kindly update the requirements from the beginning of the travel request. A surcharge for these types of food may be applied.

Tipping (exclude from tour price):
Tipping is a traveling culture, tipping for guides, drivers, and other services is expected especially for private tours. Kindly prepare it in advance in cash and give it directly to the guides and drivers.…

Transfer:
Our price is based on the group arriving (or departing) at one time (one flight). In case, clients arrive (or depart) at different flight times and need a different airport transfer, an extra transfer will be charged so kindly update the flight time for us to add the surcharge on the package.
If dinners are requested to be included in the tour cost. Dinner time is in 2 hours from 07:00 – 09:00 pm including pick up/drop off from/to hotel. Overtime charges will be surcharged for each overtime hour.
For lunches and dinners are not included in the program, no guide and vehicle escort.
If you need a transfer for lunch/dinner or more time for sightseeing or dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Your understanding and punctuality are appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well in the next days.
Rates and Conditions
◼ All the above services and tours have not yet been booked before we receive your confirmation. Prices are subject to change based on the availability at the time of booking.
◼ Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Luna New Year, and National Holidays) and other local special events may be subject to supplementary charges.
◼ If the proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the booking time, alternative options will be advised.
Should you have any further inquiries, please feel free to contact us at any time!