Vietnam Specialities

Duration: 13 days 12 nights

Highlights: Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh city, Mekong delta

13 days throughout Vietnam is a chance to discover Vietnam unique cuisine and the beauty of nature. Vietnam specialities is ideal itinerary for gourmets who desire to taste the best dishes of Vietnam, besides discovering must see destinations

Departure: Daily
Start from Hanoi, finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa
Type of tour: half private, half group (100% private tour is up on request)
Gift: Free visa letter.
Apply for 2 people minimum

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D) - Private transfer

Say hello to Hanoi, our car will pick you up at the airport then transfer to your hotel. A welcome dinner with Vietnamese dishes will server you.
Overnight in Hanoi
Accommodation: Viet View/Quoc Hoa hotel or equivalent
Day 2: Hanoi sightseeing and street food (B/L) - Private

Today, you will visit some attractions of Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh complex, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem lake with Ngoc Son temple. Lunch with one of the most famous dishes: pho, bun cha, bun thang, bun dau.
Afternoon is time for a short walking tour around Hanoi old quarter, visit wholesale Dong Xuan market, go shopping in bustling small streets packed with numerous handicraft. Stop over for a cold drink like ice tea, sugar cane juice, fruit juice in a local way. We continue our tour to street food alley where you will be embedded in a heaven of food. Just sit down and try some.
A cyclo tour will end the first day tour in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi

Accommodation: Viet View hotel or equivalent
Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (B/L) - Group

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel then prepare for your trip to Ninh Binh. After 2.5 hours driving, you will reach Hoa Lu – ancient capital of Vietnam. Lunch with burnt rice and goat meat which as well known as highlights of Ninh Binh cuisine.
Afternoon, take a boat trip along Ngo Dong river, throught Tam Coc - three caves in “Inland Halong Bay”
Evening, rejoin car drive back to Hanoi for night train to Sapa
Train: Fansipan train or equivalent
Day 4: Free and easy

Arrive in Lao Cai early morning, our car will transfer you to Sapa for freshening up and breakfast. Free time in Sapa

Night is time to discover the town and taste local food, try some grilled food in street shops
Accommodation: Sapa Elegance hotel or equivalent
Day 5: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L) - group tour

Today trek to Lao Chai, Ta Van. En route, enjoy the scenery of terraced rice fields. Visit ethnic villages and interact with locals.
The car will await you in other side then drive you to train station for the night train to Hanoi.
Train: Fansipan train or equivalent
Day 6: Hanoi – Hue (B) - private transfer

Pick up at Hanoi train station and transfer to a mini hotel for freshening and breakfast. Free until your flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue
Accommodation: Romance Hue
Day 7: Hue city tour (B/L) - group tour

Hue is culturally and historically site. It was once Vietnam's Imperial City and later the country's capital under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). Hue is well-known with Vietnam's walled Citadel and Imperial City. Besides, Hue is famous for its royal cuisine. That means you can visit many attractions and taste numerous sumptuous dishes
You will get on the boat for a sight -seeing along the Perfume River to see fishing village and sampan on the way back. Do not miss the Sunset on the Perfume River! Back to town at 4:30 pm. Overnight in Hue.
Accommodation: Romance Hue or equivalent
Day 8: Hue – Hoi An (B/L) - group

Have breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Hoi An.
Afternoon, join a cooking class and learn how to cook some specialities of Vietnam. Recipe will be a gift to bring home. Discover Hoi An night with hundreds of colorful lanterns.
P/S: Hoi An has some great food that you should try: Cao lau, Vac cake, hoanh thanh, …
Overnight in Hoi An
Accommodation: Hoi An Lantern hotel or equivalent
Day 9: Hoi An free day (B)

This day is your time to discover Hoi An in your own way. Good chance for shopping and tailoring
Overnight in Hoi An
Accommodation: Hoi An Lantern hotel or equivalent
Day 10: Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh city (B) - private transfer

Drive to Da Nang for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Accommodation: Tan Hai Long hotel or equivalent
Day 11 - 12: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong homestay (B/L/D) - private tour

Mekong homestay is a different experience in Vietnam we offer you in this tour. You will stay in a local house, join their daily life, cook with them and interact with villagers. Besides, a short bike tour in Mekong will bring you unforgettable memories.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh departure (B) - private transfer

Free until your transfer to the airport for departure flight. Good bye and see you next trip in Vietnam. Laos and Cambodia.

Inclusion:

Visa approval letter of Vietnam visa on arrival
Accommodation with daily breakfast
Domestic flight ticket: Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
Pick up and drop off at airports
English speaking guides
Vehicles with AC as mentioned in program
Meals as mentioned in program (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner)
Boat trip in Tam Coc, Hue and Mekong
Cooking class in Hoi An
Round trip ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi

Exclusion:

Personal expenses
Tips for tour guides and drivers
Visa stamping fee
Others not clearly mentioned in program
Surcharge on peak season: Vietnam public holidays, Christmas, New Year, Tet holiday

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