A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N with itinerary of 19 Days & 18 Nights. You will have route from North to the South of Vietnam : Hanoi- Halong bay- Sapa- Ninh Binh- Hue- Danang- Hoi An- Nha Trang- Dalat- Saigon – Mekong Delta
Upon on arrival at Noi Bai airport, Vietworld Travel’s Tourguide will picked you up & transferred to hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free. Hanoi offers a beguiling combination of tranquillity and chaos, from the elegance of its crumbling colonial architecture and tree-lined boulevards, to the boisterous cacophony of street vendors and motorcycles. Much can be absorbed of daily life by wandering the streets of the old quarter, tasting local market food, and people-watching around the pretty Hoan Kiem Lake. For the culture buffs there are museums, temples and tombs which offer insight into a city rich in history and character. Overnight stay at Hanoi.
After breakfast drive through Red River Delta to beautiful Halong Bay – the scenic drive will pass through rural landscapes before arriving at this World Heritage site. Upon arrival board the boat where you will enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious freshly caught seafood lunch whilst sailing out of the bay passing amazing shaped mountains. Later you will visit Sung Sot Cave then sail on to Titop Beach and Mountain. Weather permitting, you may wish to partake in a 400 steps climb up the mountain to enjoy a picturesque view of Halong Bay whilst viewing the sunset. Overnight on Cruise.
Enjoy early morning view of the bay’s landscape, breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the water of the bay before taking a small boat to visit Hang Luon ( Luon Cave) . We have some time to swim before sailing back to the Harbour. After check out have early lunch( brunch lunch) and then take a drive of 4 hours to Ninh Binh Province. On the way, stop at Vegetable or Rice Farm for exploring how the Vietnamese Farmer do.
Arrive in Ninh Binh, hotel check in and free for discovering Ninh Binh city. Overnight in Ninh Bình
Break fast at hotel before starting explore 10th century Dinh and Le Dynasty Relic. Transfer to Tam Coc and take a boat for a peaceful cruise up the river and visit Bich Dong (Blue grotto). Luch at local restaurant before going back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi. Attend a Water Puppet Performance show – – the unique form of Vietnamese art derived from wet rice civilization of South East Asia, accompanied by a traditional Vietnamese orchestra and Cheo (a form of opera). The show depicts a series of ancient Vietnamese folktales, acted out by puppets over a pool of water. Overnight stay at Hanoi.
Have breakfast and hotel check out. Take a drive to Sa Pa following Vietnam longest hightway. Arrive in Sapa, hotel check in and have lunch, Climb up to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa and visit Orhid Garden, Europe Garden, Gate of Heaven, and Culture House. Enjoy a traditional performance show of Hill tribe. Go back to hotel for brief rest. Then dinner and free time at night to wander around grill market, local market, stone church.
Overnight in Sapa.
In the morning, taking a Jeep trip to Lao Chai – Ta Van village, Home of Dzay and Black Mong hill tribes. While trekking around the village, meeting and talking with local hill tribes to learn more about their daily life, customs and traditional habits.Tour guide will help you to translate. Return to Hanoi. Hotel check in and have dinner. Free for discovering Hanoi by night.
In the morning, start your half day city. Your first stop will be the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where the father of modern-day Vietnam declared the nation’s independence in 1945. Discover the reverence with which the Vietnamese treat their “Uncle Ho” at this pilgrimage site. Continue your tour at sites such as the Stilt House, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. Later drive to the Temple of Literature, built in honor of Confucius by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong in 1070, which is also used to be the first university of Vietnam in the 11th century. Your leisure until your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Hue. Arrive in Phu Bai Airport, drive to the center of Hue for hotel check in. Free for discovering the city. Overnight in hotel.
After our breakfast at the hotel, we explore Hue – the former imperial capital, built by the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty during a time recognized as the golden age of Vietnam. For centuries, Hue has been a main cultural, religious, and educational center of Vietnam—and the reputation continues with the many students who live there today. The older section of Hue is a moated, walled citadel surrounded by eleven stone gates. We’ll take a boat ride along the Perfume River to visit the unofficial symbol of Hue—the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda. We’ll also tour the citadel, find the Imperial Enclosure, and see its inner Forbidden Purple City, a private area reserved for the Emperor. Then we share a delicious lunch with the Buddhist nuns at the Dieu Thanh Pagoda before returning to our hotel for some time at leisure. Have Royal Dinner ( Wear Royal Costume) at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.
Leave for Hoi An through Hai Van Pass. Visit Da Nang’s Cham museum. Arrive in Hoi An, have lunch and then check in registration hotel.
Afternoon: Trip to a lantern workshop and Thanh Ha pottery village followed by a sunset boat trip. Night free for discovering the ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An.
After breakfast, take a road trip to My Son. It was the site of religious ceremony of kings of the Champa dynasty, and was also a burial place of Champa royals and national heroes. The My Son temple complex is one of the foremost temple complexes of Hinduism in South East Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam.
Afternoon, Free at leisure in Hoi An ancient town. Overnight in the town.
Have breakfast and hotel check out, take a bus to Da Nang airport for flight to Nha Trang. Arrive in Nha Trang, transfer to hotel. take a stroll to the beach where you can enjoy a bit of sand and sun before tucking in for the evening. Overnight in Nha Trang.
After breakfast today, enjoy the tropical delights of Nha Trang at your leisure. Hop on a boat and head to some of the gorgeous surrounding islands, relax on some of the pleasant mainland beaches, or take a daytrip to some of the surrounding attractions such as Long Son Pagoda, Po Nagar Stupa, or Vinpearl Park.Overnight in Nha Trang
This morning, drive up hills to Dalat with a stopover of rural Nha Trang on your way out for a peek of what countryside living in Vietnam is all about. You will reach the mountain town of Dalat, known as the “City of Eternal Spring”, after four hours on the road. An afternoon of sightseeing takes in the art deco former summer residence of Bao Dai – the last Emperor of Vietnam, the old Dalat Railway Station, the Central Market and famous XQ embroidery workshop. There will be the chance for a short walk around Xuan Huong Lake to get a feel for this delightful city in the evening
After breakfast, visit Thien Vien Truc Lam – the largest Zen Monastery of Vietnam. Then take the steps down toward the Tuyen Lam Lake, enjoy sightseeing of the nicest vast lake of Dalat on boat. On the way back to the city for lunch, visit Lat village, home to a number of distinct ethnic minority groups with varying traditions and beliefs. Here you have the chance to purchase traditional handicrafts and gain a unique insight. Free at leisure. Overnight in Dalat.
After breakfast, head to the airport for the short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, it is now a modern seaport and the country’s largest city. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to visit Ho Chi Minh city. Visit: Reunification Palace. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style building was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. Then visit Old Sai Gon Post Office and visit shopping centers. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Saigon.
Today take a tour outside Saigon. Visit the beautiful Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh and partake in the noontime prayer service. This large and colorful compound is home to the hybrid religion founded in the 1920s: Caodaism, which combines elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam in order to promote peace. Have lunch at local restaurant. Continuing to Visit Cu Chi Tunnels which were never discovered by American Force. These tunnels are stretching over 200 km and were important Viet Cong base during the American War. This underground network, dug by hand connected command posts hospital shelter and weapon factories.
Overnight in Saigon.
Leave Saigon and travel to the Mekong Delta. Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before driving to the riverside town, Cai Be. Along the way, stop at a candy factory and orchard garden, where you have an opportunity to listen to traditional music. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant, then cross the Mekong by motorized boat to visit some fluvial islands and explore the countryside by bicycle. Your driver and will meet you at Vinh Long jetty and take you to Can Tho City for the night
Wake early and leave the hotel to visit the famous Cai Rang floating market by motor boat. Continue the boat ride to visit the Mekong Delta’s famous orchards and sample the fresh, exotic fruit. Then venture deeper into the country side, passing traditional houses made of wood and palm leaves as you observe the activities of the local people. Return to Can Tho for lunch then drive back to Saigon, arriving in the late afternoon.
After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight. End of services!
Services Included on A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- Accommodation (TWIN OR DOUBLE SHARING)
- Sharing junk for sightseeing and overnight in Halong Bay
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program
- Domestic flight ( Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang – Nha Trang & Dalat- Hochiminh city)
- English speaking guide except during time at leisure.
- Entry fees for all sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner.
- Mineral water ( 500ml/passenger/ day)
Services Excluded on A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- Visa for Vietnam
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Tips, others not mentioned in details.
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.
Child Policy ( 03-11 Years old) of A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 100% adult fare if sharing same room with ONE adult.
- 75% adult fare if request extra bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
- 50% adult fare if without bed and sharing room with TWO adults.
Remarks of A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorization letter.
- In general most places are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year.
- What to bring: Passport, change of clothes, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended
Payments policy of A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 20% of total when tours are confirmed
- 80 % of total on arrival date.
Cancellation Policy of A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- No charge 14 or more days prior to the starting date of the A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 20% of the tour fare 14 days to 8 days prior to the starting date other A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 30% of the tour fare 7 days to 2 days prior to the starting date of theA Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 70% of the tour fare 1 day prior to the starting date of the A Truly Vietnam Tours 19D18N
- 100% of the tour fare Upon arrival day basic.