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10-Day Adventure and Relax in the North and Central Regions

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Overview

This 10 day Vietnam itinerary offers a great balance of relaxation and adventure in some of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam. Start your journey in the capital of Hanoi, you'll have the chance to explore the amazing lifestyle and fascinating customs.

Then, travel to Ta Xua commune in the North West, for a truly off-the-beaten-track experience in this unique hiking destination. You'll become acquainted with the H'Mong people, who will welcome you into their way of life, as you learn about the sanctity of ancient tea while exploring the mountains that they call home.

Spend one night on a luxurious cruise in the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay and enjoy the breathtaking seascape of the bay, a once in a lifetime experience accompanied with some delicious seafood, some of which is caught in the bay!

Your final stop takes you to the central region, to the ancient, charming town of Hoi An where you can relax and enjoy great water activities on a join-in tour to Cham Islands. When you are not lying on the beach or enjoy the clear waters, you can explore the old town, once a famed part of the Silk Road.
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Cruising
Food & Drink
Beach & Sea
Adventure
Diving
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your 10 Day Vietnam Itinerary!

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Begin Your 10 Day Vietnam Itinerary!

Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your private driver will greet you and transfer you to the city centre where you can check-in to your hotel. Then, you can enjoy some free time or join an optional street food tour. This experience starts with a visit to one of the local markets, where you'll see all the different kinds of ingredients that are used in local Vietnamese dishes.

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    Accommodation

    Hanoi Pearl Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hanoi Street Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 71 per person

    Hanoi Old Quarter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Old Quarter

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

City and Cyclo Tour

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City and Cyclo Tour

After breakfast, you have a full day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. End the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo sightseeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter to get a different perspective. Then, watch a traditional water puppet show.

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    Accommodation

    Hanoi Pearl Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Temple of Literature

    Ngoc Son Temple

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Tea Making with H'Mong People

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Tea Making with H'Mong People

This morning, take a 5-hour drive to the Ta Xua Commune. You'll have lunch, then follow the local H’Mong guide to Be village to harvest ancient tea. You will have a chance to climb the ancient tea trees and pick tea buds. Then, return to your hostel where the skilful tea makers will show you the traditional way to make tea.

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    Accommodation

    Hostel Trà Mây

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hiking and Harvesting Tea With H'Mong people

    Learn To Make Tea With H'mong People

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Tà Xùa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Son La

    Sơn La

Day 4

Hike to Mong Vang and Ta Xua Village

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Hike to Mong Vang and Ta Xua Village

After breakfast, you'll start an amazing hike on local tracks, passing stunning rice terraces and H’Mong villages in the expansive valley. You will stop at a small stream where your local guide will prepare a picnic lunch with grilled pork and steamed sticky rice. Then, you'll continue the hiking route through the scenic valley with colourful wildflowers in bloom on your way back to the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hostel Trà Mây

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hiking from Tra May Hostel to Mong Vang Village

    Hike Back to Tra May Hostel

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Son La

    Sơn La

Day 5

Ta Xua Dinosaur’s Backbone Mountain

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Ta Xua Dinosaur’s Backbone Mountain

After breakfast, you will drive to the famous Dinosaur’s Backbone Peak in Ta Xua mountain range. You'll have time to explore the area, take some photos and enjoy the impressive scenery. Then, it's time to say goodbye to the H’Mong people before driving back to Hanoi. On your way back to the capital, you will stop for lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Hanoi Pearl Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ta Xua Dinosaur Backbone Mountain

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tà Xùa to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Son La

    Sơn La

    Hanoi

Day 6

Halong Bay

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Halong Bay

Continue your 10 day Vietnam itinerary today. Set off at 8 am for a 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at Halong City, check in and board your junk and enjoy the journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing.

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    Accommodation

    Signature Cruise 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Happy Hour on Cruise

    Relax on Board Signature Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

Day 7

Halong Bay to Hoi An

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Halong Bay to Hoi An

Start the day with Tai Chi on the top deck followed by a light breakfast before you explore the nearby islands. Return to the junk and take advantage of the sundeck, admiring the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. After lunch, check out and drive to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Once you arrive, you'll be driven to Hoi An, which is 30 minutes away.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Hội An

Day 8

Fishing and Snorkelling in the Cham Islands

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Fishing and Snorkelling in the Cham Islands

Today visit Cham Islands, a beautiful group of 7 islands, just 50 minutes from Hoi An by boat. This group of islands offer sandy beaches and forested hills; it is the best place for deep-sea fishing, swimming, and snorkelling to see the coral. You'll return to the mainland in the early evening where you'll have free time to explore the stunning old town of Hoi An.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fishing on Leaf Islet

    Snorkelling on Ear Islet

    Chong Beach

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa to Cua Dai pier

    Boat from Chàm Islands to Cua Dai pier

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 9

My Son Sanctuary

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My Son Sanctuary

After breakfast, visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years. In the afternoon, you'll take a walking tour of Hoi An, visit a former merchants' homes, the only Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    My Son Sanctuary

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa to My Son Sanctuary

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 10

Hoi An Departure

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Hoi An Departure

This is the last day of your 10 day Vietnam itinerary. You have some free time at your leisure for you to wrap up your memorable Vietnam holiday until your tour guide escorts you to the airport for your departing flight. Goodbye and see you again.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Hoi An

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 24 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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