10 DAYS – EXPLORE FULLY VIETNAM

06:30: Pick up from the hotel, get on big bus and depart for Sapa 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures 14.30: A short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H'mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. Trekking distance is about 3.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Overnight in a hotel in Sapa Town center.

Breakfast at hotel. Morning 9.30: Go to Fansipan Cable Car Station and take the cable car for 20 minutes to appreciate the stunning view beneath your feet when sitting in the cabin Behold the scenery, take photos, and visit pagodas once you have ascended to an altitude of 2,800 meters. Take cable car station and take cable car to reach Fansipan peak. Have free time there by your own and come back to hotel. At 14.00 our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken by cruise shuttle bus to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world. From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmite. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Note: meals on boat are local food. Vegetarian food is available upon request.

After breakfast, enjoy your time to sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After brunch on board, you will be transfer back to the airport for flight to Danang. Up on your arrival, we pick you up and transfer you to hotel for staying. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. At 9:00 AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Da Nang City Center to begin the journey to explore two charming cities of Central Vietnam. Begin your journey with a visit to Marble Mountain, a cluster of limestone hills. Climb to the top of Thuy Son Mountain for a stunning view, explore ancient caves, and visit the peaceful pagodas scattered throughout the site. Next, continue to visit Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula. Marvel at the majestic Lady Buddha statue overlooking the South China Sea and enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang’s coastline. Continue the trip by exploring Han Market, one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in Da Nang City. Come here, you can learn more about daily local life and go shopping in the market. Afterward, take a break and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon After lunch, transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, you will have the chance to take a basket boat to explore the coconut forest and watch local people perform and have fun with a basketboat. Experience and learn about the culture of locals and watch fishermen catch fish with nets. Continue to head to Hoi An Ancient Town. Stroll through its charming streets, explore the well preserved historic buildings, visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and discover Hoi An’s rich cultural heritage. You’ll also have time to visit temples, old merchant houses, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and local shops. Enjoy some free time to explore on your own, shop for souvenirs, or grab a coffee at one of Hoi An's cozy cafes. Enjoy a romantic dinner at a local restaurant in Hoi An Old Town. At 7:30PM: After a day of exploring, leave Hoi An and go back to your hotel in Da Nang.

Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at the hotel in Da Nang, transfer to Ba Na hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountain and lush trees. Have lunch by your own choices. After lunch, time for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park… (game ticket excluded) Return to your hotel and free time at night. At 19.30: Our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Han River cruise. Back to hotel for staying. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. Have time until we transfer you to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. We start the trip by visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, you’ll watch a brief of propaganda video, which explains how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat. • The tour continues and the guide explains some traps that were placed in the jungles of Viet Nam to either maim American soldiers or create panic amongst the ranks. • From here, you can enter one of the tunnel entrances and crawl through the tunnels is a real experience to imagine how people could live there for an extended period! • There is a shooting range where you can try to fire an automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included) • Take some rest at the end for a taste of Củ Chi boiled tapioca and thinking what humans are capable of when having to defend their home. We drive back to Ho Chi Minh city and drop you to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. 7.45 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time. The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. 8.00 AM: Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. We will visit the following places of interest: • The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30th, 1975 the Vietnam War officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. • War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. • Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. • Jade Emperor Pagoda: Built in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. Have free time until we transfer you to the airport for flight back home.