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14-Day Adventure Vietnam

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Overview

Embark on an adventure from the very north to the very south of Vietnam on this two-week tour!

Accompanied by a local guide, you'll begin your trip in Hanoi, the country's vibrant capital where you'll learn about the history of the city before heading north to Sapa where you'll enjoy a two-day trek staying in a local homestay.

Back down in Hanoi, you'll head to transfer to Ninh Binh for a tour before road-tripping to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise among the amazing karst scenery. Moving on, you'll fly down to Da Nang where you'll enjoy two nights in Hoi An, the beautiful ancient town.

Next up, you'll head to the southern megacity of Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it's locally known, before jetting off to your final destination of the trip, the beautiful island of Phu Quoc that sits in the Gulf of Thailand!
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Cruising
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Hanoi!

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Welcome to Hanoi!

Your guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You'll enjoy the rest of this first day at your leisure. With a millennium-long history, Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks dotted with French-style buildings and historical monuments. The city centre is an architectural museum piece, retaining the air of a quaint and peaceful provincial town, contrary to the fast-paced atmosphere of Saigon.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Anise3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise

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    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour, Street Food Tour & Sleeper Train to Sapa

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Hanoi City Tour, Street Food Tour & Sleeper Train to Sapa

In the morning, you will go on a city tour stopping at the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoa Lo Prison, Phung Hung Painting Street and the big church. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a three-hour street food walking tour that circles the Old Quarter. You'll taste local delicacies at many different spots. Then, you'll transfer to the railway station to take the night train to Lao Cai in Northern Vietnam.

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    Accommodation

    Night Train To and From Sapa

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    Temple of Literature

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Street Murals

    St Joseph Cathedral

    Street Food Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise to Hanoi Railway Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Day One of Sapa Village Trekking & Overnight in Local Homestay

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Day One of Sapa Village Trekking & Overnight in Local Homestay

You'll arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to the hotel for breakfast and refreshments. You'll then start your two-day, one-night trek to local villages with an overnight homestay. You will visit different minority ethnic groups who live in remote areas, overnight in a homestay with a Red Dzao family and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. After lunch, you will trek uphill to Nam Cum Village and then head to Sin Chai B village where you will stay in a local house in the village.

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    Accommodation

    Local Family in Sin Chai B

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    Activities

    Day One of Sapa Trekking - Ban Lech, Thanh Phu and Sin Chai B

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lào Cai to Bamboo Sapa Hotel

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

Day 4

Day Two of Sapa Village Trekking & Night Train Back to Hanoi

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Day Two of Sapa Village Trekking & Night Train Back to Hanoi

After breakfast, you will start your day with a long trek towards Lao Cai. The route from Sin Chai, one of the most remote areas in Sapa offers beautiful scenery and landscapes. Your lunch will be enjoyed in Nam Ket. After lunch, you will trek downhill to Ta Thang village, where you will be greeted again by your driver who will transfer you then to Lao Cai station, stopping at Bamboo Hotel for refreshments first.

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    Accommodation

    Bamboo Sapa Hotel4 star

    Night Train To and From Sapa

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    Day Two of Sapa Trekking - Ben Den and Lao Cai

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bamboo Sapa Hotel to Lào Cai Train Station

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Lào Cai

    Lao Cai

    Hanoi

Day 5

Arrive Back in Hanoi & Ninh Binh Tour

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Arrive Back in Hanoi & Ninh Binh Tour

This morning, you'll arrive in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel for breakfast and day use until the shuttle bus picks you up and transfers you to Ninh Binh for your tour. Ninh Binh, some 100 kilometres south of Hanoi, offers a world of natural wonders and cultural heritage to explore. After the tour, you will be taken to your accommodation in Ninh Binh.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Anise3 star

    The Vancouver Hotel Ninh Binh

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    Ninh Binh Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi Railway Station to Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise

    Bus from Hotels in Hanoi - Hotel Anise to Ninh Bình

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 6

Travel to Halong Bay & Begin Two-Day Cruise

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Travel to Halong Bay & Begin Two-Day Cruise

Today, you will transfer to Halong Bay where a wonderful two-day, one-night cruise awaits you. Halong Bay is a picturesque bay with almost 2,000 islets rising from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. You'll check-in and begin your two-day cruise in the tranquillity of Halong Bay. You'll enjoy the scenery as you cruise from destination to destination enjoying wonderful meals onboard.

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    Accommodation

    Halong Phoenix Cruiser4 star

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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from The Vancouver Hotel Ninh Binh to Hạ Long Bay

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Ninh Bình Province

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 7

Halong Bay Cruising, Travel Back to Hanoi & Fly to Da Nang

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Halong Bay Cruising, Travel Back to Hanoi & Fly to Da Nang

You can enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea and have breakfast in the fresh air. You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience. You'll then check out of your cabin and settle your bill as the boat begins cruising back to the harbour. Back on land, you'll jump in the car and travel to the airport for your flight to Da Nang where you'll transfer to Hoi An.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Halong Phoenix Cruise Day Two

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Da Nang Airport

    Private Driver from Da Nang Airport to KIMAN HOTEL - Hoian Hotel Khách sạn tại Hội an

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    Breakfast

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    Quảng Ninh Province

    Quang Nam Province

Day 8

Traditional Cyclo Tour in Hoi An & Lantern-Making Workshop

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Traditional Cyclo Tour in Hoi An & Lantern-Making Workshop

Exploring Hoi An in Ao Dai, a Vietnamese traditional costume, is one of the best ways to take in the city’s charm. You will have the opportunity to wear the traditional Ao Dai styles and colours. The tour includes visits by cyclo to Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop and the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. Later, you will bike to a lantern-making house for a lesson.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Tour By Cyclo

    Lantern-Making Lesson

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 9

Ba Na Hills & Flight to Saigon

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Ba Na Hills & Flight to Saigon

Today, you'll visit Ba Na Hills. Once there, you will take a cable car to enjoy panoramic views while floating over ancient rainforests and waterfalls up to the summit. You'll walk along the famous Golden Bridge, famed for its unique design of a colossal pair of hands lifting a golden thread of walkway high above mountain cliff tops. If time allows, you can enjoy a walk in Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden or a visit to Fantasy Park. Then, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Saigon.

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ba Na Hills

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ba Na Hills Đà Nẵng to Da Nang Airport

    Plane from Da Nang Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Sanouva Saigon Hotel

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    Breakfast

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    Quang Nam Province

    Da Nang

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 10

Saigon By Day & By Night

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Saigon By Day & By Night

This morning, you'll embark on a city tour, stopping at the War Remnants Museum, the historic post office, Notre Dame Cathedral, China Town, Saigon Skydeck and Ben Thanh Market. In the evening, you'll go on a Vespa tour through Saigon. This night tour is part night excursion, part street food adventure. You'll experience Saigon’s nightlife the way locals do, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. This tour includes free-flowing drinks and all the food you can eat. Come with an appetite!

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    Accommodation

    Sanouva Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    War Remnants Museum

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Skydeck

    Ben Thanh Market

    Vespa Tour Saigon After Dark

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Fly to Phu Quoc

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Fly to Phu Quoc

This morning, you'll say goodbye to the city and transfer to Saigon airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. Once you arrive in Phu Quoc, you will be picked up by the hotel’s shuttle bus (no guide) and taken to check into the hotel. The rest of the day will be free to spend as you wish. The resort is right on the beach so you can splash in the waves, relax by the pool or head out exploring on the bikes for hire!

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    Accommodation

    Phu Quoc Eco Beach Resort3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sanouva Saigon Hotel to Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport

    Bus from Phu Quoc International Airport to Phu Quoc Eco Beach Resort

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

    Kien Giang

Day 12

Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Free Day in Phu Quoc

Today, you'll have the whole day free to spend as you wish. Phu Quoc is known for white-sand beaches and resorts, most of which are along the palm-lined southwest coast. More than half of the island is part of Phú Quốc National Park, which features mountains, dense tropical jungle, hiking trails and wildlife. Sit back and relax on one of the many beaches, rent a motorbike or go on a boat tour to explore the island, take a ride on the overseas cable car - the possibilities are endless!

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    Accommodation

    Phu Quoc Eco Beach Resort3 star

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    Free Time in Phu Quoc

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 13

Another Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Another Free Day in Phu Quoc

Today, you'll have another day free to spend as you wish on the island of Phu Quoc. Today may present itself as the perfect day to head out on a boat tour and do some snorkelling or perhaps you'd like to hit the hiking trails of the dense jungle in the middle of the island. If you're up for some exploring, you can rent a motorbike and head off to explore other parts of the island.

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    Accommodation

    Phu Quoc Eco Beach Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Phu Quoc

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 14

Departure from Phu Quoc

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Departure from Phu Quoc

This morning, after breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport by shuttle bus arranged by hotel for your onward flight.

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    Bus from Phu Quoc Eco Beach Resort to Phu Quoc International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 3 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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