vietnam tours

DH TRAVEL AND TRADING CO., LTD.

No. 51 Khuong Thuong St., Dong Da District, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-35642164 – Fax: +84-4-35642165

Email : [email protected] Website : http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com

http://www.viethighlighttravel.com http://www.vietnamtravelsky.com

http:// www.vietnamdhtravel.com http:// www.vietnamtravelsky.com http://www.viethighlighttravel.com http://www.vietnamtravels.com

Tour in Vietnam (Highlights : Hanoi - Sapa – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – Danang – Nhatrang – Dalat - Saigon

– Cu Chi Tunnel - Mekong Delta )

Prepared by: Nancy Hoa (Ms.) No. of participants: Please advise ??? Trip Duration: 20 days/ 19 nights Intended Travel date: Please advise ??? Return date : Please advise ???

========================================

DRAFT ITINERARY:

Day 1 : Hanoi arrival

Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour – Catch night train to Lao Cai

Day 3 : Lao Cai - Sapa – Cat Cat Village - Sapa

Day 4 : Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van

Day 5 : Ta Van – Ban Ho – Sapa – Catch night train back Hanoi

Day 6 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (overnight on boat)

Day 7 : Halong - Hanoi

Day 8 : Hanoi – Fly to Hue – Hue Half Day City Tour

Day 9 : Hue Boat Trip

Day 10 : Hue – Hoi An Half Day walking tour

Day 11 : Hoi An shopping and relaxing on beach

Day 12 : Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Nhatrang

Day 13 : Nhatrang Tour

Day 14 : Nhatrang - Dalat

Day 15 : Dalat Tour

Day 16 : Dalat – Saigon

Day 17 : Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel - Saigon

Day 18 : Saigon – Mekong Delta

Day 19 : Mekong – Delta - Saigon

Day 20 : Saigon - Departure

(This trip can be also started from Ho Chi Minh/ Saigon, it is upon your international flight ticket/ destination

in Vietnam)

http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com


http://www.viethighlighttravel.com

http://www.vietnamtravelsky.com















http://www.vietnamtravels.info








DETAIL ITINERARY :

Day 1 Hanoi arrival Include: A/C private car Hotel in Hanoi

On arrival at Hanoi/Noi Bai Airport, you are met and transferred to hotel for check in. The rest time for you relaxing after your long flight. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 2 Hanoi – City Tour – Catch night train to Lao Cai (B, L, D) Include: A/C private car Train ticket : Hanoi – Lao Cai (first class, soft sleeper, A/C 4berth cabin) Tour guide Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch, dinner

At 8:00 AM: pick up at your hotel to Hochiminh Complex for visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and History Museum. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi before walking tour in 1000 Years Old Hanoi Old Quarter then enjoy Water Puppet Unique show at 4 PM. After the show, we enjoy dinner until escort you to Hanoi Raiway Station to catch night train to Lao Cai at 20:30pm. Overnight on train

Day 3 Lao Cai – Sapa – Cat Cat - Sapa (B, L) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Sapa Tour guide Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch

Arrive in Lao Cai in early morning around 5:30am, you will be met and transferred to Sapa . Check in hotel, have breakfast, relax and enjoy our lunch until at 13:00pm we will trek to Cat Cat village of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A 'White curtain 'cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather…until time for back to Sapa by car. Then discover Sapa in night, see ethnic people activities and life in Sapa by your own. Trekking distance: 5km Stay overnight at hotel in Sapa

Day 4 Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D) Include: A/C private car Homestay Tour guide

After having breakfast in a hotel we embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to Black H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning



















Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch, dinner

scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Once on the valley floor you can really appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you. The walls of the valley are covered with multi-layered rice terraced fields and scattered villages. Tonight we will enjoy our dinner and overnight at homestay with the local family at the village. Overnight at homestay in the village

Day 5 Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Night train back Hanoi (B, L, D) Include: A/C private car Train ticket : Lao Cai - Hanoi (first class, soft sleeper, A/C 4berth cabin) Tour guide Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch, dinner

Setting off from TaVan at 9am for Giang Ta Chai, another ethnic group, Red Dao we trek up and down on the trail in the bamboo forest and down to waterfall and Rathan Bridge at 10am. Keep trekking on small path we can see nice views in the distance. One special thing on this trail is that this area receives fewer tourists this way. After that, continue trekking down through the Seo Bridge and up to the main road at 1 PM and we have picnic lunch there in Red Dao family. After lunch at 2 PM we walk on the main road for 10 minutes and trek down to Ban Ho village, a Tay colourful ethnic group. Come back to main road, where our car is waiting for us back to Lao Cai for dinner before to catch night train back Hanoi. Stay overnight on train

Day 6 Hanoi arrival – Halong Bay (B, L, D) Include: A/C private car Huong Hai Deluxe Junk (A/C private cabin for 02 persons) Tour guide Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch, dinner

Upon arrival Hanoi railways station at 5.30am, you will be picked up and transferred to a fine restaurant for relaxing and early breakfast before we start tour to Halong Bay at around 8:30am. At 8.30 we depart for the journey passing the lust green field in the Red River delta to the coast and the wonderful Ha Long bay which named as the ascending dragon. Arriving at the Halong Bay Wharf at around lunch time, we transfer from our vehicle to our deluxe junk, join our fantastic seafood lunch, and cruise around this tranquil bay, marvel at 3000 limestone peaks that emerge from the emerald water. We have opportunity to visit spectacular Amazing cave crammed with stalactites and stalagmites; and if the weather permits we will swim from our boat. After our delicious dinner we will join together with and may drink Vietnamese wine and chatting. Spending the night on the junk.

Day 7 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Hanoi Tour guide Entrance fees Meal : breakfast, lunch

Breakfast at 07:00, after that we or relax on the junk or keep on kayaking one or two hours more. Around 10:00 we pack our luggage and take out of our cabin (for crew members prepare rooms for coming passengers). Our lunch today will be served sooner than usual as we will return to the main harbor at around midday. We then transfer to our awaiting vehicle for around 3 hour driving back to Hanoi. We will be back our capital city at about



















4:00PM. The rest time for you relaxing and shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter. Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 8 Hanoi – Fly to Hue – Hue Half Day Tour (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Hue Tour guide Entrance fee Flight ticket :Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline) Meal : breakfast

After breakfast, our tour guide and driver transfer you to the airport to catch a short flight to Hue, upon arrival in Hue, check in hotel then we will visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City. Lunch at local restaurant. Also visit the local market, and visita traditional garden houses. Stay overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 9 Hue Boat Trip (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Hue Meal : breakfast Private boat Tour guide Entrance fees

The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu, which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed.We include these in a huided cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic cuountryside as well as an enjoyavle visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies. Stay overnight at hotel in Hue

Day 10 Hue – Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Hoi An Meal : breakfast Tour guide Entrance fees

Leave Hue for Hoi An, upon arrival in Hoi An we will take half day walking tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past. Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Day 11 Hoi An Shopping and relaxing on the beach (B) Include: Hotel in Hoi an Meal : breakfast

Free time full day for you shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter or relaxing on the one of the most wonderful beach in Vietnam. Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An

Day 12 Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Nhatrang (B)














Include: A/C private car Hotel in Nhatrang Flight ticket :Hanoi – Hue (Vietnam Airline) Meal : breakfast

Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch a short flight to Nhatrang, upon arrival in Nhatrang, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in, the rest time relaxing on the beach. Stay overnight at hotel in Nhatrang

Day 13 Nhatrang Tour (B, L) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Nhatrang Private boat Tour guide Meal : breakfast, lunch Entrance fees

Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Stay overnight at hotel in Nhatrang

Day 14 Nhatrang - Dalat (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Dalat Tour guide Meal : breakfast

After breakfast, we leave Nhatrang for Dalat. Stay overnight at hotel in Dalat

Day 15 Dalat Tour (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Dalat Tour guide Meal : breakfast Entrance fees

At 8:00am, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and we start our full day city tour in Dalat for visiting Cham Towers of Poklong Gari, Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam Pagoda, Datanla Waterfall, and Flower. Back your hotel in the afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Dalat

Day 16 Dalat – Saigon (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Saigon Tour guide Meal : breakfast

Leave Dalat for Saigon. Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon

Day 17 Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel - Saigon (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Dalat Tour guide

At 8:00am, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and we will star our full day Saigon City tour and Cu Chi Tunnel. The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's some major sights. We pass the now-demolished wartime American Embassy

















Meal : breakfast

before we visit the Reunification Palace was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale. We then drive this afternoon to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. Come back Saigon in the afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon

Day 18 Saigon – Mekong Delta (B, L) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Dalat Tour guide Meal : breakfast Entrance fee

Our trip starts from our hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and depart for Cai Be town where we will take the boat ride through the natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Before boating to the river island where we will enjoy our delicious lunch in the heart of the orchard we visit the Cai Be wholesale fruit market. After lunch we continue on cruising through the natural canal in island, and under the shadow of the water coconut trees. We also visit the local family where we can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Walking through the fruit plantation in An Binh island, we will take the rowing boat ride along the creeks before coming to Vinh Long by motorized boat. Then we transfer to our vehicle to drive to Can Tho city. Overnight at hotel in Can Tho.

Day 19 Mekong Delta - Saigon (B) Include: A/C private car Hotel in Saigon Tour guide Meal : breakfast

After breakfast this morning, we will take the morning boat trip to visit the Cai Rang floating market with the busy sense right at the time. The we keep on cruising through the small channels system, visit the rice noodles making village. Let's try experience the "Monkey Bridge" in the Mekong Delta before returning Ho Chi Minh city. Overnight at hotel in Saigon

Day 20 Saigon Departure (B) Include: A/C private car Meal : breakfast

Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.

End of service







Accomodation categories base on 4 - 5 star hotels and resorts/ best accommodation in Vietnam :

CITIES HOTELS & RESORTS WEBSITES

Hanoi Melia hotel *****

http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=hotels&oth

er_cat=37&id=50&title=

Train ticket (Hanoi – Lao Cai

– Hanoi) Victoria Express Train

http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=services&c

at=7&title=Vietnam%20Train%20Ticket

Sapa Victoria Sapa Hotel ****

http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=resort&oth

er_cat=46&id=49&title=Sapa Resorts

Halong Bhaya Cruise

http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=tours&othe

r_cat=2&id=92&title=Halong Bay Cruises

Hoi An River Beach Resort ****

http://vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=resort&other_cat=40&id=79&title=Hoi%20An%20%20%20Res

orts

Hue Green hotel *****

http://vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=hotels&other_ca

t=21&id=169&title=Hue%20Hotels

Saigon Majestic hotel *****


er_cat=19&id=189&title=Hochiminh Hotels

Can Tho Victoria Can Tho ****

http://vietnamdhtravel.com/?vw=hotels&other_ca

t=10&id=79&title=Can%20Tho%20Hotels

Dalat Ngoc Lan hotel ****


er_cat=10&id=76&title=Can Tho Hotels

Trip Price Includes: - Private tour - Accomodation at 4-5star hotels & resorts as in places in the program - Meals as indicated in program (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner) - Private transportation at places as indicated in program - Air tickets: Vietnam Airlines (tax, service charge include)

• Hanoi - Hue















• Danang - Nhatrang - All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary - Bhaya Cruise in Halong Bay (A/C private cabin for 02 persons) - English speaking tour guide - Private boat to cruise in Hue, Mekong Delta - Entrance fee

Trip Price Excludes: - Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses are note noted in the program - International air fares - Insurances

Designed by DH TRAVEL Add : 51 Khuong Thuong – Dong Da – Hanoi – Vietnam http://www.vietnamdhtravel.com http://www.viethighlighttravel.com http://www.vietnamtravelsky.com Vietnam Travel , Travel to Vietnam , Vietnam Highlight , Highlight Vietnam , Travel Vietnam , Vietnam Tours , Vietnam Hotel , Vietnam Visa , Vietnam Holiday , Highlights Of Vietnam , Highlights of Sapa, Mekong Delta Tours .



















