21 DAYS DISCOVERING AWESOME VIETNAM

BNE - SIEMREAP - TONLE SAP - HANOI - DANANG - HOCHIMINH - SAIGON  

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 1 Bne - Departure
Day 2 Siem Reap - Arrival [Guide/B]
Day 3 Angkor Complex (B)
Day 4 Banteay Srei – Roluos Group (B)
Day 5 Tonle Sap - Flight To Hanoi
Day 6 Hanoi - City Tour [B/L] Group Tour
Day 7 Hanoi – Ninh Binh [B/L] – Group Tour
Day 8 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay [B/L/D] – Shuttle Bus
Day 9 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi [B/Br] – Shuttle Bus
Day 10 Hanoi - Flight To Da Nang [No Guide/B]
Day 11 Da Nang - Hue - Da Nang [B/L] Group Tour
Day 12 Da Nang - Bana Hil - Da Nang [B/L] Group Tour
Day 13 Da Nang - Hoi An Ancient Town [Guide/B/D] Group tour
Day 14 Hoi An - Fishing Village [B/L] - Group Tour
Day 15 Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary [B/L] - Group Tour
Day 16 Hoi An Free And Easy [B]
Day 17 Hoi An/ Da Nang - Flight To Saigon [B]
Day 18 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel [B/L] - Group Tour
Day 19 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta [B/L] - Group Tour
Day 20 Saigon Free And Easy [B]
Day 21 Saigon - Departure [B]

DETAILS ITINERARY:

DAY 1 BNE – DEPARTURE

Flight from BNE to Siem Reap, only transit flight.

DAY 2 SIEM REAP - ARRIVAL [GUIDE/B]

Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 3 ANGKOR COMPLEX (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Angkor Thom, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, built from the late 12th century to the early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII and consists of towers, the Royal Enclosure, the Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, then Visit Preah Khan temple, built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to his father. It is a huge, highly exportable monastic complex, and served as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks. Afternoon, visit Ta Prohm, surrounded by jungle and followed by visit Angkor Wat, the largest temples in world and covers an area of 200 hectares and surrounded by moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters x 1500 meters. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 4 BANTEAY SREI – ROLUOS GROUP (B)

Breakfast at hotel, Heading out of town we make our way by traveling on a newly paved road to the intricately carved and well preserved temple of Banteay Srei. Along the way we make stopover at the Preah Dark village and we follow these with a visit the Banteay Samre Temple adorned with impressive relief’s depicting scenes of Vishunu as well as Krishna legends. Afternoon, Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Rolous, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned 877-89. Preah Ko erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century dedicated by the King to his ancestors in 880. Bakong the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, with his active Buddhist monastery just to the north of the east entrance. Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor. Back in the town, continue to visit the "Les Artisans d'Angkor – Chantiers Ecole" the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts. End our visits at one of the city’s lively open markets, Psar Chars, also called the “Old Market”, where anything and everything is for sale. Overnight in Siem Reap.

DAY 5 TONLE SAP - FLIGHT TO HANOI

Breakfast at hotel, Visit to Floating Village, take a ride by traditional wooden boat on Tonle Sap Lake to experience the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive – floating villages, towering stilled houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters. Then transfer to the airport for taking your flight departure. Arrival in Hanoi, check in at hotel and take a rest (no guide)

Arrival in Hanoi.

DAY 6 HANOI - CITY TOUR [B/L] GROUP TOUR

Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the most ancient capital in the world,

where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, temples and unique museums within the city center

AM :

8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City

08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.

09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world

Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas...

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual

maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area

11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam

Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays

12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with delicious dishes.

PM :

14.00-14.15 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Chinese War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton

16.15 -16.30: Conclude your day by watching an entertaining water puppet performance, auniquely northern Vietnamese art form said to have originated in the flooded rice fields of theRed River Delta where villagers entertained themselves by manipulating puppets over the water.The show uses colourful wooden puppets to depict scenes of rural life and episodes of national history set to music.

End tour, back to hotel

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 7 HANOI – NINH BINH [B/L] – GROUP TOUR

07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: You will have a short break of 15 – 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.

10h30: The limousine arrives in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h45: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Ninh Binh

Heritage restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h00: The limousine brings you to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.

14h30: It’s time to join our 45 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people.

15h30: We continue to visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam, and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.

16h30: You then get on the limousine for the transfer back to Hanoi.

18h30 -19h00: The limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

DAY 8 HANOI – HA LONG BAY [B/L/D] – SHUTTLE BUS

In the morning you will depart Hanoi at 08:30 for a three and a half hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay City. On the way, you will stop for refreshments, and upon arriving in Halong City, you will take a tender transfer to your junk and set sail through the bay while lunch is served. As you cruise the magical bay, you will notice thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later in the afternoon, you'll visit a fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you'll enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset, and later you can unwind at a restaurant with a lavish dinner. To end the day, you can enjoy some evening activities such as movie night, board games, or a beauty treatment, before an overnight stay on the junk.

***Special Note: Cruise Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather condition without prior notice.

DAY 9 HA LONG BAY – HANOI [B/BR] – SHUTTLE BUS

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Disembark on cruise, then back to Hanoi.

Free & Easy in Hanoi

DAY 10 HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG [NO GUIDE/B]

Free and easy in the morning, then our driver will pick you up to airport for flight to Da Nang.

Arrival in Da Nang, check in at hotel and take a rest.

Overnight in Da Nang.

DAY 11 DA NANG - HUE - DA NANG [B/L] GROUP TOUR

07:30 – 08:00 AM: pick up from your hotel and join to our group to visit Hue.

Hue is a city steeped in hisotry and one fo the most popular holiday desitnations in th region. This was the seat of power of the Nguyen dynasty for a hundred and forty three years. The Citadel of Ancient monuments here is one of the most importatnt historical features in Southeast Asia and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Sitting on the banks of the Perfume River it is a beautiful city with historical buildings, places to visit and delgithful restaurant.s

9AM: Arrival in Lapan Lake, Lang Co Province, where our group will visit Pearl farming village about 15 mins.

10:30AM: visit the elaborate Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture showcases elements of Eastern art and Western design. Notice the tomb’s blackened concrete exterior and colourful mosaic interior.

11:30AM: lunch at local restaurant

12:30: Visit the traditional foods center where you can try some speical candies, royal tea, local wine, etc

1PM: Discover the Imperial Citadel at the centre of the Complex of Hue Monuments inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections intact and others which are being carefully restored.

2:30PM: visiting Thien Mu Pagoda – the oldest temple in Hue.

Then back to Da nang.

Trip Ends!

DAY 12 DA NANG - BANA HIL - DA NANG [B/L] GROUP TOUR

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up to Bana Hill to discover Bana. Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you a sense of unforeseeable discovery. Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy). Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da

Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills.

Overnight in Da Nang.

DAY 13 DA NANG - HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN [GUIDE/B/D] GROUP TOUR

Free & easy in the morning.

At 4PM: pick you up at the hotel and join group to visit Marble mountain – a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in southeast of Da Nang city in Vietnam. Marble mountain refered to as the five mountains are named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire aned Earth.

4:30PM: visiting Stone Carving village. You will have a chance to explore a local craft village and watch skillful carvers creating their beautiful sculptures.

5PM: Moving on to the Marble mountain. Going up to the Water element and visit Tang Chon Cave (Dong Tang Chon), oldest Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang.

5:30PM: Return coach and go to Hoi An ancient town.

6PM: discover Japanese bridge, Ancient house. Hoi An was a bustling international trading port, a meeting place of the tradiing ships of Japanese, Chinese and the Western during the 17th and 18th centuries. Hoi An ancient town today is a special example of traditional port city in Southeast which has been well preserved with a thousand ancient architectures.

7PM: have dinner at local restaurant including chicken rice, wonton, caolau.

7:45PM: free time and stroll in the lovely city, enjoy fanciful light froom lantern

8:30PM: check in at hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 14 HOI AN - FISHING VILLAGE [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

Pick you up at your hotel by private car and transfer you down to PHƯỚC HẢI- CỬA ĐẠI Fishing Village Board Jack Tran’s boat cruise and commence cruising on CỬA ĐẠI River Enjoy Thúng Chai basket boat demonstration by Jack Tran’s crews. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in a basket boat racing for fun while exploring waterways palm coconut canals waterways of a past war and hear of the extreme conditions endured by soldiers of both sides of V.C & US army. Enjoy your fun catching purple crabs Join local fishermen life on the river and enjoy hands-on experience cast net fishing Enjoy learning and experiencing cultural folk music of singing and rowing Bả Trạo with local fishermen

Keep arriving to an islet fisherman for big net fishing

Back on-board our boat, enjoy lunch and cold beer or soft drink.

Then come back hotel and take a rest.

DAY 15 HOI AN - MY SON SANCTUARY [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

Breakfast at hotel, then you will visit My Son Sanctuary – “the spirit and art valley” is a symbolfor a brilliant period of Champa kingdom. Since 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Arrive in My Son Temple, a special electric car will pick you up at the main gate and take you to the place where was chosen to build the temple tower of the Champa Royal for nearly 1000 years with many ancient towers hidden in a discreet valley. The place where the most exquisite focus of ancient Champa culture – is considered to be the Holy Land. There, you will hear the stone bricks tell about the dancing gods, tell about the gods of worship in the Champa culture, and so many secrets that until now still have no explanation and maybe you will be the first decode them. After visiting and listening to the tour guide talk about the mysteries here, you will be back to the main gate of My Son Ruins by special electric car. Leave My Son Holy land behind.

DAY 16 HOI AN FREE AND EASY [B]

Free and easy in Hoi An.

DAY 17 HOI AN/ DA NANG - FLIGHT TO SAIGON [B]

Free and easy in the morning, then our driver will pick you up to airport for flight to saigon.

Arrival in Saigon, check in at hotel and take a rest.

Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 18 HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

08:00 AM: Depart for Cu Chi tunnels from the meeting point. Visitors will arrive at Cu Chi tunnels after a drive of 1,5 hours. Our tour guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. A documentary film about the tunnels will explain the tunnel's histories and how fierce the war was in the area. You will be guided to the tunnels system, including the weapon factory, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl under the tunnels... After that, travelers can try delicious manioc, the leading food for guerilla warriors in Cu Chi during the war. Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range. Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Sai Gon at the end of your trip.

DAY 19 HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA [B/L] - GROUP TOUR

A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong. On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music" performed by locals. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant; Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.

DAY 20 SAIGON FREE AND EASY [B]

Free and easy

DAY 21 SAIGON - DEPARTURE [B]

Free and easy, then our driver will pick you up to airport for flight home.

Trip ends!

We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure with Vinasoul Travel!

SERVICE INCLUDES

+ Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services;

+ All private transfer and transportation

+ Domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Saigon, Economy Class

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

+ Tissues and water on coach; Services charges and government tax; Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service; No extra charge after services confirmation; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;

+ All Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)

+ Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers

+ Private boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned in the program, Entrance fees for all visits as

mentioned in the itinerary

SERVICES EXCLUDES

+ International flight tickets

+ Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

+ Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc. Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc. All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New year’s Eve

+ Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).

Suggestions for tipping and gratuities: 

+ Group under 6 pax: 20 USD per Group per day.

+ Group from 6 pax up: 3 - 5 USD per pax per day 

+ Group under 6 pax: 10 USD per Group per day. 

+ Group from 6 pax up: 2 USD per pax per day