Vietnam tourism: Sai gon - Mekong - Hoi an - Halong - Sapa - Hanoi : DELUXE TOUR

This deluxe Vietnam tour is a perfect extension of an overland tour from Saigon to Hanoi by fantastic Sapa stay.

Additionally discover Sapa and learn about the fascinating lives of the ethnic minorities living high in the hills. The trip still ensure you pass from the boisterous energy of Saigon to the tranquil islands of Halong Bay and discover the contrasting regions of this diverse country.

Tour duration:  12 Days  11  Nights               

Where to visit: Sai gon - Mekong - Hoi an - Halong - Sapa - Hanoi

Accommodation: 08 hotel nights, 01 cruise night, 02 train nights 

Price for this tour: from US$ 1804 / person validity until 31 December 2014

Day 01: Sai gon arrival (D)
On arrival in Sai gon (or Ho Chi Minh city), transfer to your hotel, in time for relax
Welcome drinks a nice coffee shop will give your some times to hear tour briefing and know about your tour guide who will share this incredible journey.

Day 02: Sai Gon city tour (B)
Today we is going to introduce you a true spirits of the most busiest city in Vietnam by a full day city to the best known sites 
Our guide will collect you at hotel for an oriented tour passing Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Cho lon market then stop at Ngoc Hoang Pagoda - the stunning architectural masterpiece right in the city.
Back to Ben Thanh market, where our tour guide will help you bargain and taste the most fresh fruits of Mekong delta. Back to hotel and relax
  Day 03: Mekong Delta excursion (B)

Today, we drive down deeply in to Mekong Delta to explore its unique water lifestyle. 
Take a sampan ride to sail along downstream of Mekong River to visit local garden house, orchards and farms in My Tho. You may enjoy lunch with local host of orchards (excluded) then drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. Free time in afternoon; take time to see more about Sai gon and shopping at one of this markets


 
Day 04: Sai gon - fly to Hoi an (B) 
You have free time at leisure then fly to UNESCO listed world heritage for next days - Hoi an town. 
Upon arrival coastal Danang airport, drive along coastline to Hoi an town. After hotel check in, tour guide will take you for a walking tour around the 16th century town with Tan Ki 400 years old house, FuKien Pagoda, Japanese bridge and handicraft workshops. 

Day 05: Hoi an Countryside tour(B)

Hiring a motorbike then drive out of town a bit to explore charming and lovely villages surroundings. You may visit the pottery or vegetable villages depending on your interests. 
Watching or even joining in daily activities of locals there. 
Get back to hotel at afternoon and relax 

Day 06: Hoi an Cooking Class  - fly to Hanoi (B)
This morning is for your fantastic cooking class to make Vietnam cuisines by your own. Start your trip by shopping ingredients at local market, then showing off your cooking skills. Enjoy lunch with your hand made dishes. You will have some free until transfer to Hanoi by a one hour and a half flight. 
Foot on over 1000 years old capital late afternoon. Quick view the city by short walking around Ancient Quarter
Day 07: Hanoi fine art tour - train to Sapa (B)

 Start of the day by paying a visit to the highlights of Hanoi with Ho chi minh mausoleum, Temple of Literature and Fine Art Museum. 
After understanding general view of Vietnam fine art, we proceed to a lovely café owned by son of Bui Xuan Phai – famous artist in neo-modern art to hear about the story of his life and art. 
Next, we will move shortly to his own house before transfer to Railway Station for night train ride to Sapa

Day 08: Sapa easy trek (B)
Early arrive at Railway station and drive up hill to Sapa. Enjoy a scenic drive to Ta Phin village, where you will encounter Red Dzao tribes. Our tour guide will explain you further about their traditional work of making handicrafts and herbal medicine.
In the afternoon, visit Sapa church and market. You are free to visit Ham Rong mountain for a beautiful sunset and Sapa panoramic view.

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Arrive in Hanoi early morning, take specious moments to enjoy a quite Hanoi much more different than its daylight life. 
After breakfast transfer to Halong City to board the overnigh junk in the harbour. Your one night cruise trip will take you the bests spotlights of Halong bay while delighted with delicious, fresh seafood. Overnight on-board.

Day 11: Halong - Hanoi (Brunch)
Enjoy an on-board brunch whilst continuing to cruise Halong Bay before disembarking and driving back to Hanoi. 
Stop en-rout for paying a visit to But Thap pagoda for an overview of Buddhism in Vietnam. Arrive in Hanoi in late afternoon and free time

Day 12: Hanoi Departure (B)
Our tour guide and driver is at your disposal. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight
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Day 09: Sapa village trek - night train to Hanoi (B)
We spend full day walking to the land of Black Hmong. From Sapa town, we descent to Cat Cat village, experiencing  how local people make the silks, weaving and making them colored. After visit the Cat Cat waterfall, we trek off-the-beaten path along Muong Hoa river. You will cross the suspension bridge to enter the paradise of rice terraces.
Continue your walk to Lao Chai where our car awaits to transfer you back to Sapa town. You are free to walk further to Ta Van village if you are more interested by the life of Giay tribe.
Take your time to buy some souvenir before getting back to Lao Cai city. Night train ride to Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)

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