Vietnam Adventure

Upon arrival in Noi Bai airport airport, tour guide pick you up then transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, the tour guide take you to visit the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius, which served as the first Royal National University in Vietnam. You will have chance to visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Overnight in Hanoi.

In the morning, drive to Sapa (totally 6-hour driving). In the afternoon, you will have chance to take the cable car to Fansipan Peak – The roof of Indochina. Overnight in hotel in Sapa.

The day is devoted to a beautiful hike through the breathtaking scenery of Sa Pa valley. Follow a small track and cross Muong Hoa River and pass well tended rice terraces on your way to Y Linh Ho village then continue to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. Continuing through the colorful rice terraces you will reach the village of  Ta Van Giay. As you continue your trek along the Muong Hoa River you will cross a small suspension bridge, roughly 2km from the settlement. Afterthat, drive back to Sapa for overnight.

After breakfast, drive to visit Ban Pho villages then drive to Panhou village . Arrive Pan hou in the afternoon. Overnight in Ecolodge Panhou village.

Your hike day start at 9am after your breakfast. At the beginning of the walk, you pass through a village of Yao with long tunics who have settled their house on pillar on the mountainside. You will go through the rice fields in terraces, the bamboo forests. The group stops at a Red Dao House. The family is welcoming you with a cup of local tea. You can either rest while waiting for lunch. The walk will continue in the afternoon to a Tay village in the valley. The group will then follow the river to return to Pan Hou village. Overnight in Ecolodge Panhou village.

Breakfast, then en route to the Dong Van plateau located at 1025 m altitude and inhabited by several ethnic groups such as Tay, LoLo, Nung, Dzao and especially the H’mong… After a stop at the Heavenly Gate of Quan Ba, you will arrive at Yen Minh, a beautiful valley nestled in the mountains. Walk in the village of Pho Bang. After having dinner by yourself you can go to Dong Van coffee shop at Dong Van Old Street for a cup of coffee. Overnight at the hotel in Dong Van Town – Hoa Cuong Dong Van hotel.

After breakfast, you can visit the weekly Dong Van Market to meet the local people and peruse the fascinating ion of handmade goods and speciality produce. You will then climb up above the town to Pu Lo, a French fortress built in 1890 and kept in great condition. After exploring the fortress and the incredible views it offers, you will hit the road to visit the Ma Pi Leng Pass. You will zigzag down into Meo Vac Valley for lunch, before returning to Ha Giang city where you will spend the night in a hotel.

After breakfast, drive back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast depart to Halong Bay, passing a peaceful countryside typical of Red River Delta with endless rice fields and winding rivers. We will arrive at Halong’s tourist wharf around noon and embark an elegant wooden junk. Lunch will be served while the boat gently cruises past numerous islands and limestone structures rising from the emerald water. A fresh seafood dinner will be prepared by an experienced chef and served on deck. A peaceful night on board in your private cabin.

Please note the program may be little varied upon the cruise you choose & weather condition on that day.

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay you have time for an early morning dip while the sun rises, followed by breakfast on board. We will continue to sail through the bay during the morning to explore more secluded areas. The junk will stay close at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. Around midday we will return to the main harbor. A 3-hour drive will take you back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 15:00. Check in hotel. Afterthat, discover the Old Quarter, also known as the “36 Streets & Corporations”.  The tour ends with a stroll around the Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword). Overnight in Hanoi.

After breakfast, flight to Da Nang then drive to Hoi An. In the afternoon, take bicycles along De Vong River to Cam An wharf. Embark on the boat to Cua Dai sand dune, enjoy casting net show and learn how to cast net by local fisher man. Continue to Cam Thanh Water coconut village. Take on the basket boat along the water coconut river. Fisherman will teach you how to catch the crabs (02 paxs/ boat). Divide group into 2 teams for basket boat racing and catching crabs. There will be a lovely present for winner. Embark on the boat, learn how to make funny tools by water coconut leaf. Then get on board to Cam An wharf, continue to take a bicycle to visit Tra Que village. Then drive back to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

08h00: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Cooking class at The Market Restaurant. The cooking lesson runs about 2.5 hours – the teachers first show each dish before you prepare the same dishes yourselves. After the lesson we enjoy what we have cooked and then you will receive a copy of the recipes and do it again when back home. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a half-day walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of Hoi An’s ancient town, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese assembly halls, the 200- year old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Following the tour you will stop over at Reaching Out tea house. Overnight in Hoi An.

At 8:00 AM, our tour guide pick you up then transfer to Ba Na Hills Station. One highlight of the tour is the Golden Bridge. We then transfer to the local restaurant for dinner before driving to the airport for the flight to Dalat. Overnight in Dalat.

Ride to the countryside where you can enjoy the scenic view of the terrace fields and visit the daily activities of the local: producing vegetables, flowers, coffee, mushrooms.. You then trek to the mountain for a panoramic view of the area. Continue to visit a Silkworm Factory to learn how the locals process silks from cocoons. Visit Elephant Waterfall and Pongour waterfall, then Chicken Village and learn about special culture of K’Ho ethnic minorities. On the way back, we visit the beautiful Paradise Lake (Tuyen Lam lake).

Visit Truc Lam Zen Monastery. The last point of this day is Robin Hill, at 1.690 m to have a panoramic view of the town at sunset. Overnight in Dalat.

After breakfast, we visit the Bao Dai King’s Summer Palace. Then you will have a surprise at Crazy House. At 12:00, flight to Saigon.

On arrival, pick up and check in hotel. At 18:00, we drive you off the chaotic traffic of district 1 to a local seafood store in district 4 that is well-known by locals but not by tourists. Then we ride to a riverside park in district 2 for a short walk with night view of Bach Dang pier, local beer and snack. Next stop is at a not-too-popular “Banh Xeo” store. Then, we head to a street food alley for a glass of Avocado smoothie, surrounded with local people & ambience. At the end, we roll onto a hidden coffee shop for Live Music.

After breakfast, at 8:30, the tourguide pcik you up to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the General Post Office. From the cathedral, take a short stroll along Dong Khoi Street to the Opera House. Next, stop at The Reunification Palace, formerly known as Presidential Palace, which was the residence of the president of South Vietnam until the end of April 1975. Finally stop at Ben Thanh market for a variety of products on sale. In the afternoon, you will visit pagoda of the Emperor of Jade, icon of the inhabitants of Saigon and venerated for a hundred years. Another site that cannot be missed is Binh Tay Market or ‘Cho Lon’. At 20:30 ,transfer (no guide) to the airport for the flight home. Services end.