ST OP 06 : HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA - PHAN THIET NHA TRANG - DA NANG - BA NA RESORT - HOI AN - HUE - HA NOI - HA LONG BAY - CAT BA ISLAND
( 17 days - 16nights ) Vietnam Royal - Daily departure
This trip can be started from Hanoi

Discover the landscapes of Vietnam with this tour. Start with a visit around vibrant Sai Gon and then take a boat trip along famous Me Kong river. A round trip will lead you to beach paradise in Mui Ne with golden sand dunes. Continue your tour by a transfer to Nha Trang to visit coral islands, swim and dive at one of the best beaches in Vietnam.

A short flight brings you to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An ancient town – an ideal place for visiting and shopping. Next day is the time for enjoying Ba Na Mountain known as the second Da Lat of Vietnam and discovering the cable cab system which wins two world’s records. You will continue to visit Imperial City of Hue and some royal tombs here.

Leaving Hue for a flight to Ha Noi where you learn about the 1,000-years history and culture of the capital City. Depart to Ha Long bay for a cruising trip to admire a natural wonder with thousands of island rising from the water. You will have chance to discover Cat Ba national park and many beautiful beaches.

Finish your tour with a transfer to Noi Bai airport in Ha Noi.

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY ( D)
Welcomed at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfered to Hotel. Short city tour to the Reunification Hall, Notre dame Catheral,and the Central Post Office. Welcome dinner on boat to cruise along Sai Gon river to see Saigon by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 2: MEKONG DELTA (B, L)
A.M. Leave for My Tho town of Tien Giang province (the first province in the Mekong Delta - about 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City). Visit Vinh Trang pagoda. Boat trip on Mekong river to visit the fruit gardens and peasants' houses on a islet. Lunch at a typical restaurant of Mekong Delta. P.M. Return to HoChiMinh City. Shopping. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - PHAN THIET (B, L)
Drive to Phan Thiet, a famous beach 200km to the North of Ho Chi Minh City. Check in at a lovely beach resort as Blue Ocean or Bamboo Village. Free bathing with sun and white sand at the resort. Night at the resort.
DAY 4: PHAN THIET (B, L)
Enjoy the beach at sunrise. After breakfast visit the famous moving sand-hill of Phan Thiet. Visit fairy stream and fishing village, Free and easy . Night at the resort.
DAY 5: PHAN THIET - NHA TRANG (B, L)
A.M. Visit Phan Thiet Market. Then transfer to Nha Trang city, 250 km North of Phan Thiet which is considered as the best beach of Vietnam. Check in hotel. Relax at the beach in front of the hotel. . Overnight in Nha Trang.
DAY 6: NHA TRANG - ISLANDS (B, L)
8h00 am: 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. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.
DAY 7: NHA TRANG (B, L )
A.M. Drive to Nha Phu Bay and get reach of the Monkey Island by a boat. Visit Monkey Island and admire playfull performances of the monkeys.
P.M. Visit Ponagar Cham tower, Hon Chong Promontory, Long Son Pagoda, Dam Market. Overnight in Nha Trang.
DAY 8: NHA TRANG –DANANG - HOI AN (B, L ) ( Flight )
Transfer to Nha Trang Airport for flight to Da Nang , Meet and transfer to Hoi An ancient town, 30 km South of Da Nang, one of the World's Cutural Heritage. Visiting Cham Museum,  Ngu Hanh (Marble) Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach.  overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 9: HOI AN (B, L )
Visit Hoian - an old trading town, some 30km from Danang. Hội An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
You will visit : Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese, Hoian Museum and Market. Lunch at restaurant. Overnight in Hoian.
DAY 10: Hoian – Ba Na Hill – Hoi An  (B, L )
08:00 Picking up at the hotel and start to visit Ba Na Hills - King Mountain, also known as the second DaLat/ Sapa in Central. The beautiful weather here is always cool.
09:00 You will admire the high by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia. You will visit Dream Stream Cable car Station. After finishing the first cable car, you will visit France wine cellar, Exploring the golden bridge (Winding its way around a 150-meter course lined with flowers, a golden bridge shimmers against the Ba Na Hills, supported by a pair of giant hands.). Linh Ung pagoda. You will see the panorama of Danang City.
11:00 Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park
12:00 Have a lunch and rest at the restaurant
13:00 Explore King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, you can see panorama view of the Hana Hills and Quang Nam - Da Nang on high. On the top of mountain have Linh Tu Pagoda that is a special temple construction.
15:00 Return Danang. transfer back Hotel in Hoian .
DAY 11:  Hoian to HUE (B, L )
A.M. Transfer to Hue, You will have a chance to view the Hai Van Pass, the most beautiful mountain-pass of Vietnam, Stop at Lang Co beach.
P.M. Visit Hue Imperial Citadel. and Khai Dinh's Mausoleums,Night in Hue.
DAY 12: HUE - HANOI (B, L ) ( Flight )
A.M. Boat ride along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang King's Mausoleum and Hon Chen Temple
P.M. Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for flight to Hanoi .Meet at Noi Bai airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13: HANOI (B, L )
Full day city tour to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh House-on-stilts  and One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature (the first University of Vietnam), Ethnic  Museum , Restored Sword Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter,  Ngoc Son temple.
Evening enjoy Water-puppet show - a Vietnamese famous traditional art. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 14:  Hanoi -Halong ( B, L,D)
07.45 – 8:30: Our luxury limousine or shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start our trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop at the middle of the way to rest. This also let you have a glance at Hai Duong Province and taste their traditional “Green bean cake”.
12.30: Arrive in our office at Hon Gai Pier, you will have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12.45: Enjoy welcome drink and spend a couple minutes to briefing about safety on boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive in kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
.Day 15: Visit Halong Bay - Catba island ( B,L, D)
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08.00: Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10.00: Attend in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon or challenge yourself in fruit and vegetables carving.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat.
12.00: Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier.
Pick up and transfer to Cat Ba island.  Transfer by minibus to visit Catba national Park. Short trek to the to KimGiao forest and top of mountain.
-Free leisure for swimming at the Catco beach .
- Have dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Catba - Haiphong - Hanoi ( B,L )
- 7h00 : Have breakfast.
- 7h30 : Free time at the beach.
- 11h00 : have lunch at the restaurant.
- 13h30 : transfer to Haiphong by hydrofoil to Binh wharf.  ( or take ferry to Got ferry station ). Pick up and transfer to Hanoi.
- 17h00 arrive Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 17: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time till transfer to airport for departure.

Accommodation offering in this trip ( click to see ):

Tour Cost includes:

• Full transportation by private car or bus as tour program indicated.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary ( Lunches at the restaurant )
• 2 Domestic flights : Nhatrang - Danang., Hue -Hanoi
• English or French - speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• - Boat trip in Perfume River, Nhatrang, Tiengiang river in Mytho.
• Hight speedboat or Ferry  ticket to/from Cat Ba
• 1 night accommodation on AC cabin with boat cruise.
• 15 nights at hotel - Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes:

• International airfare to/from Vietnam
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
• Visa to Vietnam
• Diners

Trip Summary:

Where:	Trip starts in Hochiminh and ends in Hanoi
When:	All year round;
Grade:	Moderate to Strenous;
Accommodation:	Tourist-class hotels (Standard and clean hotel),
Transport:	Private car or bus, boat, public ferry,
Meals:	As indicated; (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

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