Vietnam overland- 14 days-13 nights

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People said Vietnam Overland helped them to meet people all over Vietnam by cruising through the Vietnam countryside, stopping when or wherever they wished to with so free and flexible an itinerary. This is the trip that has given many good memories to our past clients who have a passion for driving If you are looking for something similar to this, please feel free to contact us at naytime  for  detailed informations.

Highlighted Destionations : Ho Chi Minh City -  My Tho - Dalat - Nhatrang - Hoi An - Hue  - Ha Noi - Ha Long

Detailed Itinerary :

Day 1: Ha noi arrival : (D)
Arrive in Ha Noi  and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation. (D)
OVERNIGHT IN Ha noi
 Day 2: Ha noi- Bac Ninh - Ha Long(B, L, D)

After breakfast, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's former home, the One Pillar Pagoda, theTemple of Literature and the Lake of Restored Sword. Afternoon drive to Bac Ninh, the cradle of traditional Vietnamese music and theatre. On arrival take a horse-drawn cart through country lanes to visit the Dinh Bang communal house and Do temple. Enjoy local folk songs before proceeding to Halong for the evening. (B,L)
OVERNIGHT IN HALONG.

Day3:Halon-BoatCruise–Hanoi-LaoCai(B,L)
In the morning relax on a 5-hour boat cruise through magnificent Halong Bay, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Having lunch with  seafood on board. Return  to Hanoi, stopping en route at the Dong Trieu ceramics factory.Then transfer  to the station for  overnight train to Lao Cai. Overnight on board the Tulico train

Tulico train ( wooden cabin)

Day 4: Lao Cai- Sapa(B, L): 

Arrive early in Lao Cai, transfer to Sapa for breakfast at hotel. Then, at 09h00 a.m our guide will pick you up for a journey to Lao Cai, a Black H’mong ethnic minority village. You will be then able to hike from Lao Cai to Ta Van Village, where the Giay ethnic minority hill tribe live. Here we will rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our guide in a local house. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority hill tribe village. Here a car will collect you for the return journey to Sapa. A picnic lunch is included during the trip. Overnight in Sapa

Hotel: Royal View Hotel*** (superior room)

Tel: 84.020.872989

Day 5: Sapa(B, L)

At 09.00, we will take a short walk through Sapa and along a trail through beautiful gardens and lush pine forests. You will then pass through the Black Hmong ethnic minority village of Ma Tra, where you will have the opportunity to observe and experience the daily life of the friendly villagers. You will then continue your walk through rice paddy fields and spectacular scenery. During the day you will also be able to visit a local school for children from the ethnicminorityhilltribes.Yourguidewill then prepare lunch for you before you commence your afternoon trek to the Red Dao minority village of Ta Phin. There you will have the opportunity to meet the Red Dao and Black Hmong ethnic minority hill tribes living with each other in the same village, as well as visiting a workshop and a nearby cave.

Day 6: Sapa- Lai Cai- Ha Noi(B)

Free for shooping in Sapa town. Afternoon, transfer to LaoCai Station take the night train to Ha Noi

 Day 7 :Ha noi – Hue(B):

Free until tranfer to airport toHue

Day  8:  Hue - Boat Cruise(B, L,D)

Being your tour with visits to Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City & the Royal Tombs of Tuc Duc & Khai Dinh. Proceed with boat trip on the perfume river to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Visit the colourful local market if time permits. Overnight Hue

Day 9 : Hue / Da Nang- Hoi An(B, L, D)

After breakfast, we transfer  to Danang by car  – the biggest harbour in Central Vietnam. Continue with tour to Cham Museum, which contains a world-class collection of Indo Hindu carvings documenting the history and culture of the Cham People. Proceed to Non Nuoc & My Khe, next to an area called China Beach famous for a series of American tivi reels. It is one of the most beautiful and longest beaches with white sand frequented by foreign tourists and local people. Transfer to Hoi An where we begin the tour to the charming colonial port city of Hoi An. Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Enjoy a leisurely discovery tour with visits to the Tan Ky house, the famous JapaneseCovered  Bridge, Old Chinese Temple & the old houses. Transfer to Hue in the late afternoon  Overnite Hoi An Hotel.

Day 10:   Hoi An- Nha Trang  B, L, D)

Fly to Nha Trang

 Enjoy Nha Trang's turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Afternoon visit  the Ponagar Cham Towers, the Long Son Pagoda, the Cathedral of Nha Trang. A visittoalocalfishandfoodmarketisoptional.(B).
OVERNIGHTINNHATRANG

Day 11:  Nha Trang -  Sai Gon:(B,L,D)

Take the flight to Sai Gon.

After lunch, proceed to Cholon with visit to Thien Hau Pagoda, considered as one of the most ancient temples & Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Dinner cruise along Saigon River.  Overni

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

 Day 12: Sai Gon- Cu Chi Tunnel- Sai Gon: (B,  L, D) 

we will proceed to Cu Chi Village & underground tunnels to experience the famous Vietnam War (1965-1975). The system that lies 75km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City centre is where the Vietcongs have lived & fought against the enemies. You will also get to see part of the intricate network of underground tunnels, kitchens, food storage bunkers, medical centre, barracks and other military post built by the Vietcongs. We will also visit the Farmer’s house to get a glimpse of the making of the rice paper & also handicraft & ceramic factories. Return to Sai Gon.

Oveernight in Sai Gon

Day 13:  Mekong River Boat Cruise  (B ,L,D)

After breakfast, proceed to Mytho-80km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, a quiet town in the Mekong Delta that offers riverside views, rice paddies, evergreen fruit orchards. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda built at the end of 17th century and enjoy a wonderful boat trip along MekongRiver. You will be able to sample some local fruits for the season. A special dish named “elephant-ear fish” which is fried till crispy, will be served during lunch. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh after lunch. Visit Tayson Lacquerware factory to see for yourself how lacquerware, that can be used for decoration is being made out of the mother-of-pearl inlaid & egg shells. Overnite Kimdo Hotel.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh Departure(B):

After breakfast, free at leisure till we transfer you to the airport for return flight  back home with sweet memories & lots of souvenirs.

Trip includes:

• English speaking guides
• Domestic flight with airport tax
• All accommodation twin share & daily buffet breakfast
• All meals as indicated on itinerary. ( B : Breakfast ; L : Lunch ; D : Dinner )
• All private transfers & transport
• All entrance fees & permits during guided time

Trip excludes:

• International airfares & airport taxes.
• Visa & visa arrangements
• Travel insurance
• Meals not indicated on itinerary
• Other personal expenses
• Tips & gratuities

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