Vietnam tourism:Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong Reserve - Halong - Sai Gon - Mekong Lodge - Sai gon

 A beautiful eco adventure introducing the tropical nature of Vietnam from north to south. The tour is more than a discovery for your family, it is a great combination of outdoor and family fun

Tour duration:  09 Days 09 Nights        

Where to visit: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong Reserve - Halong - Sai Gon - Mekong Lodge - Sai gon

Accommodation: 02 Eco Lodge nights, 01 cruise night, 05 hotel night

Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi (-)

Welcome to the elegant city of Hanoi !

Upon your arrival, our driver will come to pick you up for your hotel transfer.

Start your first Vietnam experience with a visit to the famed Ancient Streets where you will find unique street vendors, busy traditional workshops and holy temples. Continue your discovery with water puppet show, inspired by Red River Delta peasants.

Welcome drinks at a lake side coffee shop will be the highlight for your evening

Day 02: Hanoi – Mai Chau - Hang Village in Pu Luong National Reserve  (B)

Today, we set off for Pu Luong Reserve area to get close to nature in Mai Chau. 4 hours’ drive offers you spectacular sceneries at every single bend. Lunch at local then take a short ride to the Boat dock where we will take a short boat trip on Ma River

Get energy up for a 2 to 3 hour walk through beautiful hill side villages, magnificent rice paddies, seeing hand crafted bamboo water wheels. The highlight on this walk is experiencing the beauty of Pu luong Nature Reserve, the everyday life and culture of the white Thai Ethnic people. Stay and overnight at Hang village
 

Day 03:  Pu Luong National Reserve – Lac Village - Hanoi (B)

The daily life here starts early, it will be interesting for you to get up at the first sign of day light and take part in the activities in the morning, or take a stroll around Hang village before having breakfast. 8:00 start to walk to the main road where our car will pick up and transfer to Lac village. 

You will enjoy a lunch (excluded) at a local house before drive back to Hanoi in late afternoon
 

Day 04:  Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we travel out of Hanoi city to the famed Halong Bay. 

On arrival, we will board a traditional junk to set sail to the most beautiful parts of the bay, beholding the stunning oceanic landscapes. After lunch, we will visit one of the biggest caves in the bay which is linked with the legend of Dragon and the bay. Unwind on your deck to behold the sunset.

Day 05: Halong Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)

An active morning with Tai chi class on sundeck or just leisurely laying on the chairs to enjoy the sunrise over islets. Followed by the breakfast, you will paddle to hidden coves, awesome caves by the water face or floating market. Sailing back to dock while brunch is serving.

Picked up and heading to Hanoi, stop en-rout for a visit of historical site Con Son where is devoting for a great man in Vietnam history – Nguyen Trai. Take late afternoon flight to Sai gon (Ho Chi Minh city)

Arrive in Sai gon, check in the hotel then free with your dinner

Day 06: Hanoi – fly to Saigon (B)

Today, a guided city tour will not let you miss the most  highlight of the city. Commence from the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post offices, Opera houses which represents the influence of French architecture in early XX centuries.

After that, we will visit Reunification Palace, a symbol of Vietnam independence, followed by a glimpse at Thien Hau pagoda and finish at Cho Lon market, one of the biggest market in southern Vietnam. Back to the hotel for relax

Day 07: Sai gon – Mekong lodge (B/L/D)

Drive out of Sai gon for Cai Be in 2 hours. Take shuttle boat to Mekong Lodge. Our smiling staffs in local traditional costume await you at Mekong Lodge iconic front bamboo-shaped gate. Check in your private bungalows and enjoy a delicious lunch in our Mekong Riverside Restaurant.

Take some rest and begin our private walking tour to discover the nearby village around Mekong Lodge. In the evening, get some hands on culinary experience by joining our Vietnamese cooking class.
 

Day 08: Mekong Lodge – Sai gon (B/L)

Begin our second day with buffet breakfast, then getting on our rowed sampan to visit Cai Be floating market, a cultural feature of Mekong Delta. Try to visit it early and you will see the most vibrant scene on Tien River with hundreds of boats gathering for fresh produce trade. 

Come back to Mekong Lodge to continue the discovery of Mekong Delta with cycling on its tranquil winding lanes and crossing canals.

Check out time is around lunchtime then drive back to Sai gon. The rest of the day is at your own arrangement

Day 09: Saigon city - Departure (B)

Last see our most modern city on your own Schedule. Transfer you to the airport for your next destinations.

End of our Vietnam Tour!

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