15 days - Private Vietnam 15 Days 14 Nights- Saga of Vietnam

day 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL -

• Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi).

• Meet our guide/driver holding a sign with your name.

• Transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi.

• Free time to relax or begin exploring the city known for its architecture, culture, cuisine, and the bustling Old Quarter.

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day 2. HANOI CITY FULL DAY B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• Embark on a full-day city tour starting at 8:00 AM.

• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - note Mausoleum closures).

• Explore the unique One Pillar Pagoda.

• Discover the historical Temple of Literature.

• Enjoy a local lunch.

• In the afternoon, visit either the Ethnology Museum (if open) or the Women's Museum.

• Experience the vibrant Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM.

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day 3. HA NOI COUNTRYSIDE JEEP TOUR HALF DAY - NIGHT TRAIN TO SAPA B, L

• Morning Jeep tour to Co Loa Ancient Village, starting from Hanoi's Old Quarter.

• Cross the Long Bien bridge over the Red River for scenic views.

• Explore the hidden back alleys and experience the authentic rural life of Hanoi's outskirts.

• Discover the historic Co Loa ancient citadel (dating back to 280 BC), learning about Vietnamese culture, history, and mythology.

• Immerse in traditional rural activities like wet rice farming and exploring local markets.

• Enjoy a home-hosted lunch with a local family, experiencing authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

• Return to Hanoi after the tour.

• At approximately 8:00 PM, transfer to the train station for an overnight train to Lao Cai (departing around 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM, arriving in Lao Cai around 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM the next morning).

• Overnight on the night train.

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day 4. TREKKING SIN CHAI VILLAGE - VISIT FANSIPAN PEAK B, L

• Morning trek to Sin Chai village to experience the Black H'mong culture and daily life.

• Explore the village, rice paddies, and local houses.

• Return to Sapa and in the afternoon, take the Muong Hoa Funicular and cable car to reach the summit of Fansipan Peak.

• Enjoy panoramic views and visit Swing Sapa.

• Free evening in Sapa.

• Overnight in Sapa.

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day 5. SAPA - O QUY HO - SILVER WATERFALL - LOVE WATERFALL - HEAVEN GATE HALF DAY B, L

• 08:00: Depart for a scenic drive through Hoang Lien National Park and O Quy Ho Pass.

• Visit Silver Waterfall, known for its impressive cascades (best May-October).

• Explore Love Waterfall, a picturesque series of waterfalls.

• Optional stop at a local orchard.

• Continue to Heaven's Gate (2047m) for panoramic views of the valleys and potentially Mount Fansipan.

• Return to your hotel in Sapa.

• Enjoy a free evening for dinner.

• Overnight in Sapa.

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day 6. SA PA - HA NOI BY BUS B

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

• Free morning for your own activities in Sapa.

• A van will pick you up from your hotel for the transfer back to Hanoi.

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day 7. HA NOI - BAI DINH - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE FULL DAY TOUR B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Depart for Ninh Binh.

• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam's largest Buddhist complex.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex with a captivating boat ride through limestone karsts and caves.

• Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) and climb nearly 500 steps for panoramic views of Tam Coc.

• Return to your hotel in Hanoi.

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day 8. HA NOI - HA LONG BAY B, L, D

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 08:00 - 08:30: La Regina Classic Cruise picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

• 12:15: Check in aboard the cruise with a welcome drink and safety briefing as the boat cruises towards Bai Tu Long Bay.

• 13:15: Enjoy lunch in the cruise restaurant.

• 15:30: Explore Thien Canh Son cave (hiking recommended).

• 17:30: Enjoy sunset on the bay and participate in "Happy Hour."

• 18:00: Join a cooking class on the sundeck, learning to make Deep-Fried Spring rolls.

• 19:30: Dinner will be served on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

• 21:00: Relax on the boat or try squid fishing.

• Overnight on Ha Long Bay cruise.

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day 9. HA LONG BAY - HA NOI - FLY TO DANANG - HOI AN B, L

• 06:30: Start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck.

• 07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast.

• 07:45: Visit Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo boat or kayak.

• 09:00: Return to the main boat, relax, and check out.

• 09:45: Enjoy brunch while the boat returns to the harbor.

• 11:00: Disembark and transfer to Hanoi (dropped off at Aeon Mall Long Bien).

• Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

• Upon arrival in Da Nang, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An.

• Free evening to relax or explore Hoi An's nightlife.

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day 10. HOI AN - BASKET BOAT RIDE - HOI AN WALKING TOUR B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Depart for the Cam Thanh region for a peaceful bamboo basket boat trip through the Coconut Palm Forest.

• In the afternoon, begin a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage site).

• Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House.

• Discover the Fukien Assembly Hall.

• See the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• Return to your hotel with the rest of the day free to relax or explore Hoi An further.

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day 11. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Depart for a full-day trip to Ba Na Hills.

• Ascend via the world's longest non-stop single-track cable car, enjoying panoramic mountain views.

• Visit the famous Golden Bridge, supported by giant stone hands.

• Explore Le Jardin D’Amour (nine themed gardens) and Linh Ung Pagoda.

• Enjoy the rides and attractions at Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement park.

• Have a buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills.

• Explore the French Village, a replica of classical French architecture.

• Return to your hotel in Hoi An.

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day 12. DA NANG CITY FULL DAY TOUR - FLY TO HO CHI MINH B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Begin a full-day tour of Danang.

• Visit Marble Mountain, exploring its pagodas, caves, and enjoying panoramic views from Thuy Son summit.

• Continue to Son Tra Peninsula to admire the iconic Lady Buddha statue and enjoy breathtaking coastal and city views.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• Visit the Cham Museum, home to the world's largest collection of Cham artifacts.

• Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

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day 13. HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNELS B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Begin a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, visiting the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.

• Around 12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

• After lunch, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels (approx. 1.5-hour drive).

• Watch an introductory video about the tunnels.

• Explore the tunnel systems, including living areas, kitchens, weapon factories, and hidden traps.

• Taste local guerilla food (tea and cassava).

• Optional: Try shooting a real gun.

• Transfer back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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day 14. MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY B, L

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

• 8:00 AM: Depart Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho in the Mekong Delta.

• Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda.

• Take a sampan cruise on the Mekong River, visiting Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.

• See fishing pens and boats at the fishing dock.

• Continue to Ben Tre and explore Xep canals by hand-rowed sampan through coconut and mangrove jungles.

• Visit local houses to see bee farms, enjoy fruits and honey tea, and listen to local music.

• Ride a moto cart on village paths and visit a coconut candy workshop.

• Have lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine.

• Cross back the Mekong River to the pier in My Tho.

• Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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day 15. HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE B

Breakfast at your Hotel.

You have free time until your driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

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