Vietnam Classic Holiday
15 Days | 14 Nights
Tour Code : VIETNAM-CL15
Depart at : Hanoi
Rate from :
$1230
Finish at : Saigon
Tour Highlights : Halong bay overnight cruise, Sapa soft trek, Scenic view on Train from Hoian to Nha trang, Nha trang beach vacation, Reach Cu chi tunnel by speedboat
A very classic trip to guide you the best destinations must see while travelling along Vietnam. In the trip, we try to combine different modes of transports so you will be brought a refreshing experience on typical route exploring our country.
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TOUR BRIEFING:
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival
Day 02: Hanoi city Tour - Night Train to Lao Cai
Day 03: Lao Cai Station arrival - uphill to Sapa
Day 02: Hanoi city Tour - Night Train to Lao Cai
Day 03: Lao Cai Station arrival - uphill to Sapa
Day 04: Sapa’s villages tour or local market visit - Night train to Hanoi
Day 05: Hanoi - Halong
Day 06: Halong - Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi - fly to Hue city
Day 08: Hue city tour - transfer to Hoian
Day 09: Hoian free day to explore
Day 10: Hoian – Train ride to Nha trang
Day 11: Nha Trang free day on the beach
Day 12: Nha Trang – fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day 13: Cu chi tunnel by River express
Day 14: Mekong Delta tour – sampan ride
Day 15: Saigon Departure
Day 06: Halong - Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi - fly to Hue city
Day 08: Hue city tour - transfer to Hoian
Day 09: Hoian free day to explore
Day 10: Hoian – Train ride to Nha trang
Day 11: Nha Trang free day on the beach
Day 12: Nha Trang – fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day 13: Cu chi tunnel by River express
Day 14: Mekong Delta tour – sampan ride
Day 15: Saigon Departure
HOLIDAY INDOCHINA special touches:
1. Train travel experience to the most scenic parts of Vietnam
2. Reach to well-known Cu chi tunnel by river express – new experience on classic route
2. Reach to well-known Cu chi tunnel by river express – new experience on classic route
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Holiday Indochina's tour guide welcomes you at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi city) then transfer to your hotel in the city center. Check in and have some times to relax after a long-haul flight. This evening enjoy an introduction talk to Vietnam’s fascinating past by our tour guide and a welcome dinner at a nice restaurant in the city center. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B)
Breakfast is at your hotel, our tour guide and driver will meet you the lobby and have a full day city tour:
This morning, we will start to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum complex( Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, one pillar pagoda, HCM museum)and move to Van Mieu (the temple of literature). This is the first university in Vietnam where "born" a lot of talent persons for our country in th past.
Ethnology museum will not be missed, there, you will understand more about our culture life of 54 minority groups in Vietnam. Enjoy the fresh and peacful place in this outside museum.
Get back to the old quarter to visit Ngoc Son temple that located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy the walking tour in the old city to discover the local life. Late evening, tranfer to Hanoi railway station for night train to Lao Cai.
(Share 4 bed AC Cabin - private cabin is available on your request)
Day 03: Lao Cai station arrival – uphill to Sapa (B/L)
Wake early and marvel at the remarkable scenery as you roll into Lao Cai station - 30km from Sapa town. On arrival at around 5am, be picked up and transferred uphill to Sapa town, Enjoy breakfast before exploring this scenic and cultural area of French style town - Sapa. Today visit Sapa’s market to see traders selling their wares, journey to the top of Ham Rong Mountain and marvel at the scenic panorama from this hilltop location. Visit a local ethnic minority village – Ta Phin - to gain an insight into the life and culture of these unique hill tribes. Return to your hotel late afternoon and overnight. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 04: Sapa’s villages tour or Colorful local market visit – Night train to Hanoi (B/L)
Get up in the foggy morning and enjoy your breakfast. The pure atmosphere and stunning scenery of highland town, Sapa will help you freshen up. Depends on the date we have two options: to visit ethnic minority villages around Sapa or drive to Bac Ha market on Sunday, Coc Ly market on Tuesday or Can Cau Market on Saturday. There, you can watch and even join trading activities of real hill-tribe people. Luncheon served at local restaurant. Say goodbye to peaceful and quiet town, Sapa then transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for a night train back to Hanoi. (Share 4 bed AC Cabin - private cabin is available on your request)
Day 05: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - overnight on cruise (B/L/D)
Arrive in Hanoi early morning, check in the hotel by the gate of railway station, relax and enjoy breakfast there.
After breakfast, we will depart directly to the city of Quang Ninh and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Upon arrival of Halong bay port; check in to your private cabin on traditional Halong bay junk. The junk sets sail while you enjoy some welcome drink and see off the busy seaport. The cruise enters the bay with a short brief of cruise manager then you will have a sumptuous seafood lunch and spend the afternoon cruising pass the many limestone peaks and islands that form this picturesque Halong bay of Vietnam. Relax on deck of the cruise this afternoon and overnight onboard
Day 06: Halong bay – Hanoi (B/L)
Wake early as the mist rises over the Halong bay, an ideal time to take pictures. Enjoy breakfast and continue your Halong cruise trip, after the brunch then clear bill while returning to shore. Our vehicle picks you up at the Halong port then transfer back to Hanoi, en route visit at Dong Trieu Ceramic Village to get some souvenirs handicrafts. Arrive in Hanoi in later afternoon. Check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi - fly to Hue city (B)
Free until transfer to airport to Hue, the Cultural World Heritage of Vietnam. After 1 hour flight, you arrive in Hue, take some times for relax then our private car with guide takes you for a Hue city tour with a visit to the Royal Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi), the Forbidden Palace to find out the luxurious lives of the Nguyen Kings under the feudal regime. A cyclo tour around the charm city before your dinner under your own management. Overnight in Hue
Day 08: Hue city tour - transfer to Hoian (B)
After breakfast, continue to see more about Hue city with Royal tombs: Tu Duc King’s tomb and Khai Dinh Kinh’s tombs. These tombs reflect the luxury in their after life of Kings and also show the style of each King: Tu Duc loved poetry very much while Khai Dinh was very modern and opened to Western culture. Lunch at local restaurant and proceed to Hoian – another Cultural World Heritage in Central. Stop en-route at Hai Van Pass where offers stunning view towards the ocean, for photo-taking. Overnight in Hoian
Day 09: Hoian free day to explore (B)
A free day at leisure on the beach or you can wander the many tailor shops around Hoian center or rise early and join the optional morning cookery class at Red Bridge Cooking School - which begin with a visit to the colorful market of Hoian to purchase your ingredients then transfer the cooking school where a two hour lesson follows. In the late afternoon there is the option of gentle cruise tour on the Thu Bon River and reward yourself with a delicious dinner with local specialties at one of many friendly restaurants. All optionals are excluded
Overnight in Hoian
Day 10: Hoian – Train ride to Nha trang (B)
Last swim on the beach and see the Ancient town, we move South ward to most well-known coastal city of Vietnam, Nha trang beach. Instead of taking 1 hour flight, we will board on train from Danang at round 10.30 for a ride along the coastal line of Central. Enjoy the scenic view along railway and busy atmosphere at each terminator. Arrive in Nha trang at around 8.00pm. Drive to hotel and check in for relax. Overnight in Nha trang
Day 11: Nha Trang free days or Nha trang optional tours (B)
Free to relax and enjoy Nha Trang’s sandy beaches to swim, sunbathe, scuba dive, snorkeling and taste the seafood delights of this beautiful holiday resort city. OR you can take a short Nha trang's tour around the highlights of coastline city is an optional. All optionals are excluded. Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang – fly to Saigon (B/L)
In the morning in splendid Nha trang beach, we wake up early and enjoy romantic sunrise over the sparkling beach then we leave Nha trang for Saigon city by a short flight – approx 1 hour. Arrive in the most modern city of Vietnam, you will be taken to the best highlights of Saigon city with: Independent Palace, War Remnants Museum, Post Office, North Dame Cathedral and some free time at one of its bustling markets. Overnight in Saigon
Day 13: Cu chi tunnel full day tour by Speed boat (B/L)
Cu chi tunnel is a well-known place to show an important part of Vietnam history. But we do not drive to this place as usual but taking a speed boat to along river to reach the tunnel. The speed boat takes about 1 hour offering unique experience to feel the history combine with nature around. That’s the way Holiday Indochina making the different experience in a typical classic journey. Lunch at local then speed boat ride back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon
Day 14: Mekong Delta tour – sampan ride (B/L)
Drive down deeply in to Mekong Delta from Saigon to explore its unique water lifestyle. Take a sampan ride to sail along Mekong River to visit local garden house, orchids and farms in My Tho are. Lunch at local house then drive back to Saigon city. Free time in afternoon, take time to see more about Saigon and shopping at one of this markets. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 15: Saigon - Departure (B)
Free time at your own pace. Free till transfer to airport for your next destinations or home. We do hope with this trip, you have an eye-bird view of our country: the natural beauty with the rich culture and friendly people everywhere.
End of our Vietnam Classic holiday.
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B)
Breakfast is at your hotel, our tour guide and driver will meet you the lobby and have a full day city tour:
This morning, we will start to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum complex( Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, one pillar pagoda, HCM museum)and move to Van Mieu (the temple of literature). This is the first university in Vietnam where "born" a lot of talent persons for our country in th past.
Ethnology museum will not be missed, there, you will understand more about our culture life of 54 minority groups in Vietnam. Enjoy the fresh and peacful place in this outside museum.
Get back to the old quarter to visit Ngoc Son temple that located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake and enjoy the walking tour in the old city to discover the local life. Late evening, tranfer to Hanoi railway station for night train to Lao Cai.
(Share 4 bed AC Cabin - private cabin is available on your request)
Day 03: Lao Cai station arrival – uphill to Sapa (B/L)
Wake early and marvel at the remarkable scenery as you roll into Lao Cai station - 30km from Sapa town. On arrival at around 5am, be picked up and transferred uphill to Sapa town, Enjoy breakfast before exploring this scenic and cultural area of French style town - Sapa. Today visit Sapa’s market to see traders selling their wares, journey to the top of Ham Rong Mountain and marvel at the scenic panorama from this hilltop location. Visit a local ethnic minority village – Ta Phin - to gain an insight into the life and culture of these unique hill tribes. Return to your hotel late afternoon and overnight. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 04: Sapa’s villages tour or Colorful local market visit – Night train to Hanoi (B/L)
Get up in the foggy morning and enjoy your breakfast. The pure atmosphere and stunning scenery of highland town, Sapa will help you freshen up. Depends on the date we have two options: to visit ethnic minority villages around Sapa or drive to Bac Ha market on Sunday, Coc Ly market on Tuesday or Can Cau Market on Saturday. There, you can watch and even join trading activities of real hill-tribe people. Luncheon served at local restaurant. Say goodbye to peaceful and quiet town, Sapa then transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for a night train back to Hanoi. (Share 4 bed AC Cabin - private cabin is available on your request)
Day 05: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - overnight on cruise (B/L/D)
Arrive in Hanoi early morning, check in the hotel by the gate of railway station, relax and enjoy breakfast there.
After breakfast, we will depart directly to the city of Quang Ninh and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Upon arrival of Halong bay port; check in to your private cabin on traditional Halong bay junk. The junk sets sail while you enjoy some welcome drink and see off the busy seaport. The cruise enters the bay with a short brief of cruise manager then you will have a sumptuous seafood lunch and spend the afternoon cruising pass the many limestone peaks and islands that form this picturesque Halong bay of Vietnam. Relax on deck of the cruise this afternoon and overnight onboard
Day 06: Halong bay – Hanoi (B/L)
Wake early as the mist rises over the Halong bay, an ideal time to take pictures. Enjoy breakfast and continue your Halong cruise trip, after the brunch then clear bill while returning to shore. Our vehicle picks you up at the Halong port then transfer back to Hanoi, en route visit at Dong Trieu Ceramic Village to get some souvenirs handicrafts. Arrive in Hanoi in later afternoon. Check in hotel and relax. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 07: Hanoi - fly to Hue city (B)
Free until transfer to airport to Hue, the Cultural World Heritage of Vietnam. After 1 hour flight, you arrive in Hue, take some times for relax then our private car with guide takes you for a Hue city tour with a visit to the Royal Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi), the Forbidden Palace to find out the luxurious lives of the Nguyen Kings under the feudal regime. A cyclo tour around the charm city before your dinner under your own management. Overnight in Hue
Day 08: Hue city tour - transfer to Hoian (B)
After breakfast, continue to see more about Hue city with Royal tombs: Tu Duc King’s tomb and Khai Dinh Kinh’s tombs. These tombs reflect the luxury in their after life of Kings and also show the style of each King: Tu Duc loved poetry very much while Khai Dinh was very modern and opened to Western culture. Lunch at local restaurant and proceed to Hoian – another Cultural World Heritage in Central. Stop en-route at Hai Van Pass where offers stunning view towards the ocean, for photo-taking. Overnight in Hoian
Day 09: Hoian free day to explore (B)
A free day at leisure on the beach or you can wander the many tailor shops around Hoian center or rise early and join the optional morning cookery class at Red Bridge Cooking School - which begin with a visit to the colorful market of Hoian to purchase your ingredients then transfer the cooking school where a two hour lesson follows. In the late afternoon there is the option of gentle cruise tour on the Thu Bon River and reward yourself with a delicious dinner with local specialties at one of many friendly restaurants. All optionals are excluded
Overnight in Hoian
Day 10: Hoian – Train ride to Nha trang (B)
Last swim on the beach and see the Ancient town, we move South ward to most well-known coastal city of Vietnam, Nha trang beach. Instead of taking 1 hour flight, we will board on train from Danang at round 10.30 for a ride along the coastal line of Central. Enjoy the scenic view along railway and busy atmosphere at each terminator. Arrive in Nha trang at around 8.00pm. Drive to hotel and check in for relax. Overnight in Nha trang
Day 11: Nha Trang free days or Nha trang optional tours (B)
Free to relax and enjoy Nha Trang’s sandy beaches to swim, sunbathe, scuba dive, snorkeling and taste the seafood delights of this beautiful holiday resort city. OR you can take a short Nha trang's tour around the highlights of coastline city is an optional. All optionals are excluded. Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang – fly to Saigon (B/L)
In the morning in splendid Nha trang beach, we wake up early and enjoy romantic sunrise over the sparkling beach then we leave Nha trang for Saigon city by a short flight – approx 1 hour. Arrive in the most modern city of Vietnam, you will be taken to the best highlights of Saigon city with: Independent Palace, War Remnants Museum, Post Office, North Dame Cathedral and some free time at one of its bustling markets. Overnight in Saigon
Day 13: Cu chi tunnel full day tour by Speed boat (B/L)
Cu chi tunnel is a well-known place to show an important part of Vietnam history. But we do not drive to this place as usual but taking a speed boat to along river to reach the tunnel. The speed boat takes about 1 hour offering unique experience to feel the history combine with nature around. That’s the way Holiday Indochina making the different experience in a typical classic journey. Lunch at local then speed boat ride back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon
Day 14: Mekong Delta tour – sampan ride (B/L)
Drive down deeply in to Mekong Delta from Saigon to explore its unique water lifestyle. Take a sampan ride to sail along Mekong River to visit local garden house, orchids and farms in My Tho are. Lunch at local house then drive back to Saigon city. Free time in afternoon, take time to see more about Saigon and shopping at one of this markets. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 15: Saigon - Departure (B)
Free time at your own pace. Free till transfer to airport for your next destinations or home. We do hope with this trip, you have an eye-bird view of our country: the natural beauty with the rich culture and friendly people everywhere.
End of our Vietnam Classic holiday.
Flexibility: The sample itinerary below, can be easily modified to suit all your personal interests, budget as well as wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination. OR you can be free to cut and pick any part of the holiday which is best fit to your interests. Note: Tour can be reversed to start from Saigon
Gratuities: Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping in bars and restaurants is now customary and highly recommended if you find satisfactory with services received. Tip is personal matter between you and services suppliers. Holiday Indochina makes no interfere or set no rule for tips and gratuities
Gratuities: Tips are often the main source of income for those working in the travel industry. Tipping in bars and restaurants is now customary and highly recommended if you find satisfactory with services received. Tip is personal matter between you and services suppliers. Holiday Indochina makes no interfere or set no rule for tips and gratuities
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