Day 5:    Sapa – Bac Ha Market (B/L/D)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide and car pick up at airport to transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

 

After relaxing breakfast, you continue sightseeing tour features both cultural and historical highlights, comprising Hoan Kiem Lake ( lake of restored sword) , Ngoc Son Temple, and a downtown pedicab ride "cyclo" (1 hour) round the old quarters with a stop at a newly-restored traditional long house. The sightseeing day ends with a water puppet show, a theatrical genre reflecting the agricultural civilization of thousands of years ago. Overnight in Ha Noi.

 

Day 3:   Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L/D)
We will pick you up at Lao Cai railway station by bus, to take you up to the township of Sapa which takes approx one hour arriving at.
08:00am – After breakfast and a morning shower, we will walk from Sapa towards Muong Hoa valley where we can admire magnificient landscape. Here you will discover the wonderful scenery of Hoang Lien moutain ranges amd meet Black H’mong tribes. Trek through terraced rice paddies and minority villages along the Muong Hoa River, where we can here a nice swim.
We then cross the suspension bridge towards the Zay village, arriving at Ta Van, where we have dinner cooked on a wood fire enjoying the company and hospitality of our Zay family and homestay overnight.

 

Day 4:   Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B/L/D)
Enjoy mountainous landscape with your sunrise coffee, then enjoy a delicious breakfast ready to trek through bamboo forests towards Giang Ta Chai waterfall, cross over a rattan suspension bridge and enter into Giang Ta Chai village which is inhabited by the Red Zao minorities.
Here we will experience their daily life then cross over the Muong Hoa River up the mountain to visit Supan village of the H’mong people. We then take the bus back to Sapa. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa

 

Day 5:   Sapa – Bac Ha Market (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Located at 110km from Sapa, Bac Ha mountain town is well-known by travelers with the most colorful market of the hill tribes in the North of Vietnam. This every-Sunday-market attended by at least 8 ethnic groups and last from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It is also chance for tourists to discover the H’mong King’s palace (old building built by the French & Chinese).
In the afternoon, we go for a light trek to visit Ban Pho, the village is home to flower H’mong minority. We are invited to enter several local houses to have some green tea, corn wine, listen to the host talking about their family, talk to them… and then enjoy landscapes on a roundabout way to Bac Ha and overnight here.

 

After breakfast, we start to drive to go out Lao Cai province to Ha Giang province, for un-touch Xin Man town, town Hoang Su Phi, where is being the most beautiful area for step-paddy fields beyond Northern loop. Stop at different villages for sightseeing and lunch halfway en route the worst road condition for the best experience route and see the lovely livelihood of the inhabitant here. It is worth-while since you will enjoy the spectacular sceneries and great views along the Chay river. O/N at home-stay in the suburb of Ha Giang town. Hoang Su Phi has 4 cultural and tourism villages as Nam Hong, Giang Thuong, Phin Ho, Lung Giang. Depends on time permit, you can visit one of them like Nam Hong village. O/n in Tien Thang village of Tay ethnic minority in Ha Giang.

 

Please take note: we might be transfers by Russian Jeep 40km from Bac Ha to Xin Man where is considered is the most spectacular remote and un-touch area, because the bad road condition (at least 20km), please prepare separate luggage for 1 day without our van. During July – Sep sometime cannot do this part. The local authorities are going to renovate this one in 2012.
 

After breakfast, we start the mountain sinuous route into the remote areas which are such a real life experience exploration of many ethnic minorities’ villages and markets. Sometime we stop to see the markets, driving up Heaven Gate Quan Ba pass (Cong Troi Quan Ba) and local people on the way for taking pictures.

 

After lunch in a small town, we drive to boarder Lung Cu to visit the Flag tower where is determined as the top point of Vietnam country.  Before the night fall we go to visit the palace of the king Vuong Chi Sinh and his family tree exhibited inside the place. It is a great relic of strong- hold under many Kings self- control for hundred years. O/N in a mini hotel which is considered is the best one in the town Dong Van.

Vuong Chi Sinh was in charge of all the responsibilities, before and after Vuong Chinh Duc passed away. Later on, during Ho Chi Minh era, Vuong Chi Sinh (Vaj Txhiaj Lwm/Vuong Chi Thanh) continued to be a Hmong leader and still inherit the nick name/title “Vua Mèo/means Hmong King” from his father. Upon Ho Chi Minh strategy of recruiting and using all the original leaders of minorities, in order to settle down and have their own leaders to calm and to help the new government on minority’s issues; Vaj Txhiaj Lwm, along with other minority’s leaders, voted a member of the first(1946-1960) and second term(1960-1964) of the National Assembly of Vietnam.

 

Today is an unforgettable day, starting with a visit to the market of Dong Van, where the locals shop before returning to their mountain homes. We then climb a pass up to the French Fortress at Pu Lo, built in 1890 and evacuated in 1945, from where you will enjoy a commanding and spectacular view of the entire region.
The road climbs 15 km up to the top of the Ma Pi Leng Pass, through a gigantic maze of limestone peaks, (known as “stone forests”), and canyons, a very unique landscape. Then we descend into the Meo Vac valley. After lunch, departure back to Ha Giang Province. Relax one more night here before transfer to Ha Noi. Overnight in Ha Giang.

 

After breakfast, transfer to Ha Noi. Lunch at local restaurant in Ha Noi. Free on your leisure then. Overnight in Ha Noi.

 

Pick up at 8h00 am at the lobby of your hotel, you leave Hanoi arriving at the jetty around 12:30 pm. Welcome on board of Bai Tho Junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons' teeth. 
After lunch, we cruise to the inside of magical landscape of Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, Binh Phong mountain, Sung Sot Cave. Round over Titov Beach. Enjoy sunset on the top of the Titov mountain or you take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnels with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board Junk, enjoy dinner and overnight on boat.

 

Rise to the sound of the ocean coming to life for another lovely day, welcome new day with Tai Chi Exercise on the deck. After breakfast, we cruise to the Bai Tho Mountain in the other beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay and we cruise back to the Halong dock. Lunch on boat before checkout is at 11:45. Boat arrive at harbor by 12:00 .Free time for shopping .12h45 get in bus for the drive back to Hanoi.. Drop you at your hotel around 16h30. Dinner. Overnight in Ha Noi.

 

Early breakfast then fly to Hue (flight at 6h20 am). Today taking a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits 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. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Overnight in Hue.

 

In the morning, drive to Da Nang via Hai Van Tunnel, transfer to Hoi An. Lunch with specialities of Hoi An as : Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac. Free shopping at ancient town in the afternoon. Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Today visit to Hoi An ancient town, take a leisurely walking (about 30km) around Hoian then through the ancient town, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1999, to feast your eyes on antique structures: Residential houses, Phuc Kien assembly halls, pagodas, markets, Japanese Bridge etc. Overnight in Hoian.

 

After breakfast  transfer back to Da Nang, shopping at local super market while waiting for flight to Nha Trang (10h20 – 11h45 am). Seafood lunch at local restaurant in Nha Trang. Check in hotel. PM : Car and guide pick up at hotel to Thap Ba Mud Bath and Hot Springs for relaxing after long journey. Overnight in Nha Trang.

 

7h00 : Breakfast at hotel, then departure to Cau Da Port to visit Nha Trang Bay. This little coastal town is surrounded by pristine islands and gorgeous beaches. If you haven't taken a boat trip out into the water of this world renowned bay, then this is your opportunity to truly discover Nha Trang. Clear turquoise water with excellent visibility at Hon Mun makes it a heaven for scuba diving and snorkeling.

 

Get to Hon Mot Island, you will have seafood lunch here. Enjoy music performance of our Guides “Sing for each other”. Tasting fruits, grape wine on the beach. Continue to Coral Island to try the exciting games as : Jeski, Volley Ball, Paragliding (personal expense).

Back to Hon Mieu – Visit an iconic construction right on the bay: Tri Nguyen Aquarium, uniquely shaped like a barnacle covered pirate ship. Then transfer back to Cau Da Port and relaxing on the Nha Trang Beach.

 

PM : Have dinner with special dish “Nem Nuong” – specialty of Nha Trang. Freely explore and shopping at Nha Trang Beach city. Overnight in Nha trang.

 

Travel to the beautiful Hill Station of Dalat, located in the cooler climate ofthe Central Highlands. Sightseeing today includes a visit to Domaine de Marie (B/L/D) Church, a Flower Garden and an embroidery shop. After lunch visit the former railway station and take an open air train ride to Trai Mat village. End the day with a visit to Dalat Market. Overnight in Dalat.

 

After breakfast, freely explore Da Lat and enjoy coffee with romantic view of Xuan Huong Lake. Flight to Sai Gon in the afternoon (15h20 – 16h00). Check in hotel, free till dinner. Overnight in Sai Gon.

 

Explore the amazing network of Cu Chi Tunnels before travelling to Tay Ninh to attend the noon service at the Cao Dai Temple, one of the most striking structures in Asia. Transfer to Can Tho. Dinner and overnight in Can Tho.

 

Cruise to the colourful Cai Rang floating market while having a buffet breakfast on board the traditional Mekong-style Mystic Sampan. Back to hotel for breakfast, then continue to visit Cai Be, check in Mekonglodge at noon. Cruise on Mekong Delta with program 2 Days 1 Night of Mekong Lodge. Overnight on boat. 

 

Continue with program on Mekong Lodge. Check out at noon. Disembark then drive to My Tho, visit Dong Tam Snake Farm - the World of Snakes, a place for the animals to have a peaceful life without the impact of man. There, you can see a lot of researched snakes which are extremely aggressive and even capable of spitting poison, and other snake-based medicines are produced to save lives. Arrival hotel then dinner. Overnight in My Tho (Grand Song Tien 2 Hotel).

 

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to My Hiep boat station to visit Xeo Quyt Relic area, was used as a base during the French and US War, now an important ecological site, with its jungle overgrowth. The intricate hiding places and secret underground holes give every visitor a taste of what this base experienced. Today, Xeo Quyt site has been restored in order to bring back to its original state a number of works refleting the historical and cultural values of the Dong Thap province. You can take a boat trip on sampan boat, or walking through this forest to explore. Lunch at Xeo Quyt Restaurant. Afternoon, departing for Tam Nong, watching Grus-Antigone( still named ‘Hac’), which is a rare, precious bird specie in the world  in extinction (Visitors can sightsee Grus- Antigone from December of this year to May of next year). Dinner at Cao Lanh – Dong Thap. Overnight in Dong Thap (Song Tra Hotel 0r Hoa Binh Hotel).

 

Breakfast. Departure for Chau Doc (about two hours driving), ride Cao Lanh – An Hoa Ferry to Long Xuyen, and continue on the journey to Chau Doc., visit fishing floating village and Cham Village of Khmer people. Lunch at Ben Da Nui Sam Hotel. Afternoon will take a boat trip to Tra Su Cajuput Forest-which is renowned for not only its almost-untouched natural beauty but also its sanctuary of flora and fauna. Take a boat trip into the forest, you will immediately feel like you are harmonising with nature because of all of the impressive pictures of cajuputs, the fragrance of the flowers and the music-like noise of birds, insects and animals making people relaxed comfortable. From the observation post, you can overlook the forest with an area of nearly 900 ha, home of many birds and animals, including some rare ones. Continue your journey to Ha Tien, after arrival, check in at Hon Trem Resort & Spa. Overnight in Ha Tien.

 

Breakfast. Transfer to the dock of Hang Pagoda and take a high-speed boat trip to Ba Lua Islands,  is an archipelago locating in the  Gulf of Thailand. It constitutes Sơn Hải Commune of Kiên Lương District,Kiên Giang Province, Vietnam. The archipelago is known as "(Small) Ha Long of the South". Lunch at Binh An Restaurant. Back to Hang Pagoda Port to continue your journey. Free till dinner. Overnight in Rach Gia.

 

Breakfast. Free exploring. In the afternoon, catch flight Rach Gia-HCMC (15h05 – 15h50). Free shopping and relaxing. Dinner and overnight in HCMC.

 

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight. End of trip.

 

 

 

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