Destination:  Hanoi – Sapa – Bac Ha – Halong – Danang – Hoian – Hue – Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh city
Tour Duration: 12 days 11 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Price from: 650$
Code: F2HN
Group Size: Minimum 2 pax

Day      Destination (Meals)
1          Hanoi arrival (D)
2          Hanoi city tour ( B, L )
3          Around Hanoi
4          Sa pa – Lao chai – Ta van village (B, L)
5          Sa pa – Bac ha market – night train back Hanoi (B, L)
6          Hanoi – Ha long bay on board (B, L, D)
7          Ha long – Hanoi – Da nang – Hoi an (B)
8          Hoi an – Hue (B, L)
9          Hue city tour (B, L)
10         Hue – Ho chi minh (B, D)
11         Ho chi minh – Mekong delta (B, L)
12         Ho chi minh departure (B)
(B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner)

Day 1 - Hanoi arrival (D)           
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport. You will meet AnBinh Travel’s guide and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax.

Day 2 - Hanoi city tour ( B, L )  
After breakfast you will begin your trip with city tour. Our guide will show you the most beautiful and interesting sights in Hanoi: One Pillar Pagoda; Tran Vu Pagoda; the 11th century Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam. Then you will take a cyclo tour  around the Restored Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake); Ngoc Son Temple and the 36 streets of the Hanoi old quarter. If you arrive in time, you will be able to enjoy water puppets show and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 3 - Around Hanoi  
After breakfast at hotel you will begin the journey to Bat Trang Village – which has been famous for its ceramics for a thousand years. You will have a chance to see the ceramic manufacturing process and try to make your own pottery. In the afternoon you continue to visit the Co Loa and An Duong Vuong temple, which is considered the second capital of Vietnam, founded on the 3rd century BC. After that you will go shopping in traditional Silk village Van Phuc. Dinner at restaurant in Hanoi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 - Sa pa – Lao chai – Ta van village (B, L)           
Early morning arrive in the Lao Cai. You will meet AnBinh travel’s guide at Lao Cai railway station, transfer to Sapa. The drive takes around 1.5 hours to make up the mountains. Arrival in Sapa, have breakfast and relax at hotel. Start your trek, go down hill to the valley. Cross MuongHoa River to get to the other mountainside for 2 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay. Stay all night at a local family in Tavan village. Picnic lunch on the way and dinner at homestay.

Day 5 - Sa pa – Bac ha market – night train back Hanoi (B, L)  
After breakfast, pick up and transfer to Bacha Market. Leave the market for the H’mong King’s house (King Hoang A Tuong) built by the French colonists and the Chinese in 1920. Return the town for lunch. In the afternoon, spend time visiting another village (BanPho village) Say good bye to Bac Ha and get back to Laocai for  night train back Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 6 - Hanoi – Ha long bay on board (B, L, D)
Early morning arrival in Hanoi. After 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City you transfer to a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Boat crew will greet you special seafood lunch while boat cruising around the bay to visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titop beach. Overnight on Junk.

Day 7 - Ha long – Hanoi – Da nang – Hoi an (B)           
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we will have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas. The junk will be near us at all the time. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. Transfer directly to airport for flight to Da Nang. Arrive in Danang, AnBinh Travel’s guide will greet you at airport and transfer to Hoi An town. Check in hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8 - Hoi an – Hue (B, L)       
The ancient architecture of Hoi an is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old TanKy House, Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We will visit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Leaving Hoi An in the afternoon, we will drive north to the old imperial city of Hue. Along the way, we make stopover at the sensational Marble Mountains, the China Beach and Da nang City for a visit to the Cham Museum. We then follow the road crossing over the scenic Hai Van Pass before arriving in Hue, Vietnam’s last imperial capital of Vietnam. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 9 - Hue city tour (B, L)       
This morning you explore Hue, including the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. You embark on a boat for cruise on the Perfume River and visit The beautiful pagoda of Thien Mu. Disembark the board for a visit the elaborate mausoleum of former emperor Tu Duc, Emperor Khai Dinh. By the way to the city, you will take a walk to the bustling  Dong Ba market and pass many fantastic eating spots.

Day 10 - Hue – Ho chi minh (B, D)        
After breakfast at hotel, we will transfer to the airport for flight to Ho chi minh city. Pick up, transfer to city center, check in hotel, relax. . Afternoon you will discover dynamic city with the Reunification Palace and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda, you continue your trip on to Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 - Ho chi minh – Mekong delta (B, L)     
This all day you will travel by roads to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice bowl. You will embark on a boat navigating around the intricate small canals in the delta region in My Tho. You will be interested in strolling around an orchard, taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy wonderful traditional music. The next stop is Ben Tre Province. You will visit some fascinating local industries. After lunch we return to Ho Chi Minh, stopping off along the way to see the beautiful VinhTrang Pagoda and the Cho Lon, which is crammed with sacred temples and mysterious, narrow lanes.  Overnight at hotel  in Ho chi minh city.

Day 12 - Ho chi minh departure (B)      
Breakfast at hotel, free time until  transfer to  the airport for your  departure flight.

Inclusions

·    Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.

·    All private transfer and transportation

·    Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast

·    Experienced English or French speaking guide.

·    All In-tour flights as per itinerary.

·     Halong Bay Cruise program shared in Twin/Double cabin as per tour.

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

·    All sightseeing tickets.

·    Seasonal fruits, tissues and water on coach.

·    Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter.

·    Services charges and government tax.

·    Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service.

·    No extra charge after confirmation

Exclusions

• Other meals & drinks
•  Beverage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person).
•  International flights

With AnBinh Travel, we take care of everything, and we work with you to make sure your trip is perfect. From complete travel arrangements  to equipment transportation, to event coordination, to attraction tickets, we work with you and your budget to make sure you get the most fun out of your money. We even include your very own personal tour guide so you never have to worry about getting lost or what to do next!