Warm greet you at the airport. Drive to your hotel. Welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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Reisroute
Deze uitgebreide tour neemt je mee op een reis langs de must-see bezienswaardigheden van Vietnam. Het begint met een bezoek aan de historische stad Hanoi, waar je je kunt onderdompelen in de rijke geschiedenis en levendige cultuur. Van daaruit ga je op een licht avontuur naar Sapa, een schilderachtig land dat bekend staat om zijn kleurrijke bergstammen.
Vervolgens ervaar je de adembenemende schoonheid van Halong Bay terwijl je door de spectaculaire kalkstenen karsten en smaragdgroene wateren vaart. Ga verder met je verkenningstocht en bezoek de oude hoofdstad van Hue, met zijn fascinerende historische bezienswaardigheden en keizerlijke paleizen.
In Hoi An, een multiculturele smeltkroes, kun je de charmante oude stad verkennen en getuige zijn van de unieke mix van Vietnamese, Chinese en Europese invloeden.
De tour neemt je vervolgens mee naar de mystieke Mekong Delta, een regio die bekend staat om zijn weelderige groene rijstvelden, ingewikkelde kanaalsystemen en levendige drijvende markten.
Tot slot sluit je je reis af in de bruisende metropool Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), waar je je kunt onderdompelen in de dynamische sfeer en het moderne stadslandschap kunt verkennen.
Deze goed geplande rondreis laat je de diverse landschappen, rijke geschiedenis en levendige cultuur ervaren die Vietnam te bieden heeft. Het is een onvergetelijke ontdekkingstocht door dit prachtige land.
Reisprogramma
Dagen 1
Aankomst in Hanoi (welkomstdiner)
Startpunt
Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam
05:00 - 23:00
Dagen 2
Stadstours Hanoi - nachttrein naar Sapa (B/L)
Our guide will pick you up between 08h00 and 08h30.
08h30: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area
11h00: Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
- Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
14h00 – 14h15: Continue visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
15h15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton.
16h15 -16h30: Highlight will be a Water Puppet Performance – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet rice civilization of South East Asia and transfer to your hotel.
Have dinners on your account. Driver comes to see you and transfer to train station for departure to Sapa with the night train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: On train
Dagen 3
Aankomst Lao Cai Station - Sapa trekking (B/L)
Tucked high in Vietnam's remote northern mountains, close to the Chinese border, the former French military outpost of Sapa offers some of Vietnam's most colorful experiences. The views are breathtaking. Vietnam's highest peak, the 3,143-metre Mount Fansipan, looms overhead, while the surrounding valleys feature terraced rice paddies and blazing green fields cut by fast-flowing streams. Layer upon layer of green ridges fade into the distance, edged by sharp, rocky peaks. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups, all wearing their traditional and colorful attire.
The train arrives in Lao Cai around 06:00 am. Drive uphill to Sapa. You will be met by your driver for the 34km drive to Sapa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sapa is the former hill retreat for French administrators when the heat in plain became unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sapa although conditions are very basic. After checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh climate as much as we want by spending time to wander around. The ethnic people are frequently seen in this hill town and small vendors along the street sell local textiles and handicraft. In the afternoon, we trek to Cat Cat village (2 km from Sapa town) where you will visit the village of Black H’mong hill tribes. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Sapa Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Dagen 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Hanoi (B/L)
You will begin with a walking tour of Sapa market, then trek downhill from village to village around Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van area which are beautifully decorated by terraced-fields and the houses of H'mong, Red Zao and Zay people.
You have several levels for your trekking today from soft trek (2-3miles), medium trek (3-4 miles) and hard trek (5 miles +).
This is a great opportunity for taking photos of breathtaking landscapes of terraced paddies, green valleys, friendly hill-tribe people at home and work.
You will enjoy a home-hosted lunch in the village of Zay people.
In the afternoon a Limousine Shuttle Bus will take you back to Hanoi, it take 6 hours, there is a break on the way, arrival Hanoi in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Dagen 5
Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Around 8.00-8.30am bus will transfer you to Halong Bay. We go through the scenic countryside. The wondrous Halong Bay is truly one of Vietnam’s most impressive scenic sights. Heading out of the town we embark on a boat for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. This exciting cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On Cruise
Dagen 6
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Vlieg naar Danang (B/L)
Waking up and having breakfast served onboard. Continue cruising around the bay. Take sampan to visit Caves and come back to the boat. Having brunch before disembarking and van will pick you up at the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at 02:30 pm and take you to the airport for the flight to Danang. Arrival Danang, warm welcome and transfer to the hotel. Free at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Dagen 7
Danang - Hue stad - Danang (B/L)
8:00 AM – 8:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Danang. Along the way, there will be a stop at the highest the Hai Van Pass. Here you will see a panoramic view of Danang city and the beautiful long white Lang Co beach.
11:30 AM: Visit one of the most aesthetic royal tombs: Khai Dinh Tomb - This jaw dropping blend of Western and Eastern architecture was constructed between 1920-1931 for the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty – Emperor Khai Dinh.
12:30: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant serving the best Hue dishes.
13:30: Explore the Citadel one of the UNESCO Heritage Sites in Vietnam. (Important Reminder: Please wear clothes that cover your knees when visiting this place.)
15:00: Get amazed at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Due to its beauty, it became a common subject to many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue.
16:00: Enjoy a Dragon Boat ride back to the Hue city center while looking at the peaceful scenery of the ancient Hue city as you cruise along the romantic Perfume River.
16:30: Transfer to Da Nang via the Hai Van Tunnel. Approximate arrival in Danang is 18:30.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Dagen 8
Danang - Vijf Marmeren Berg - Hoi An (B/D)
8:00 Pick up at hotel in Da Nang then start visiting Son Tra Peninsula (Monkey Mountain), visit the third Linh Ung Pagoda of Danang, with the highest Buddha statue, and admire the huge Buddha Statue which is the highest statue in Vietnam. You will be amazed at its cool climate there.
15:30 transfer to visit Five Marble Mountain: a cluster of five limestone peaks in Vietnam
Continue to visit Hoi An - World Heritage. Take a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences). Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 - year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Dagen 9
Oude stad Hoian Vrije tijd (B)
After breakfast, you are free to explorer lanes of Hoian, local life and enjoy traditional food/drink on the streets.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoian
Dagen 10
Hoi An - Danang - Vlieg naar Ho Chi Minh (B)
Free at leisure until transferring to Danang airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as millions of people rush around on their daily business. Free and easy in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Dagen 11
Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (B/L)
Leaving Saigon for My Tho is located on the northern banks of the Mekong River and is the closest town in the Delta area to Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of the town close to the river there is a large market that sells just about anything that can be eaten or is used in day to day business. Around the My Tho area you will find a maze of small canals that can be explored on one of the many organized boat tours. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River and visit an orchard on an island, with lunch en route. Continue with a visit to a snake farm and then continue driving to Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Dagen 12
Can Tho - Saigon (B/L)
Early morning board for a 3-hour cruise to Cai Rang and Phong Dien, 2 big floating markets with stops at a Bun Tau noodle factory and a short trek before arriving at a rice-husking mill. You can even try passing one of the many fragile monkey bridges along the canals photo shot. At the floating markets, you will discover a typical way of displaying and advertising farm products of local people gathering on the Mekong River to trade their goods. Drive back to Saigon with a lunch stop at My Tho.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Dagen 13
Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi tunnels (B)
08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office.
Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
12:00 PM: Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Then continue to Cu Chi Tunnel:
• You’ll have a chance to watch the documentary and see self-made weapon, bamboo traps,...and see how guerrillas dug , lived and fought inside the tunnels as well as learning how the strength of will against sophisticated weapon.
• You can crawl in the tunnels if you wish.
• Know how the locals make rice paper, rice wine.
• Try to fire AK-47. ( 600.000 VND / Bullets ) and the steamed cassava
• 18:00: Leave Cu Chi, return HCM center.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Dagen 14
Vertrek Saigon (B)
Free at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take departure flight onward. HOME SWEET HOME!!!
Meals: Breakfast
Eindpunt
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam
05:00 - 23:00
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Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
- Overnachtingen (double/twin sharing) met dagelijks ontbijt
- Vervoer per A/C auto/shuttlebus volgens reisprogramma
- Engelssprekende gids
- Maaltijden zoals aangegeven
- Boottochten zoals aangegeven in het tourprogramma
- Alle entree-, toestemmings- en bezoekkosten
- Gezuiverd water en natte handdoek.
- Treintickets Hanoi - Lao Cai
- Water Puppet Show
- Kajakken & Activiteiten op Halong Bay Cruise
Vervoer
- Vervoer per A/C auto/shuttlebus zoals reisroute
Verzekering
Verzekering is niet inbegrepen. Reisverzekering is verplicht voor deze reis. Zorg ervoor dat je voldoende verzekerd bent.
Optioneel
- Upgrade Deluxe 4* of Luxe 5* neem contact met ons op voor meer informatie.
- Elk verzoek of verandering van het schema zal flexibel zijn.
Vluchten
- Vliegtickets (luchtvaartmaatschappij Vietnam - economy class): 02 Binnenlandse vlucht
+ Hanoi - Danang
+ Danang - Ho Chi Minh
Extra diensten
- Overnachtingen (double/twin sharing) met dagelijks ontbijt
- Vervoer per A/C auto/shuttlebus volgens reisprogramma
- Engelssprekende gids
- Maaltijden zoals aangegeven
- Boottochten zoals aangegeven in het tourprogramma
- Alle entree-, toestemmings- en bezoekkosten
- Gezuiverd water en natte handdoek.
- Treintickets Hanoi - Lao Cai
- Water Puppet Show
- Kajakken & Activiteiten op Halong Bay Cruise
Extra diensten
- Visum aankomst Vietnam
- Persoonlijke reisverzekering
- Internationale vluchten
- Alle persoonlijke uitgaven
- Alle fooien en fooien voor chauffeur en reisleiding.
- Extra eenpersoonstoeslag @ US$ 330
Maaltijden
- Maaltijden zoals aangegeven (B = Ontbijt, L = Lunch, D = Diner)
Gids
- Engelssprekende gids
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