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Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days - 11nights
Tripcode: VCLA12D
• Private tour with English/French speaking guide
• You choose the date of departure
• Starting from Hanoi & end in HCMC or vice versa
Start your chic adventure in the charming capital of Hanoi , Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance at the famed Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants.
Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's many galleries. Also visit Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature .
Board the luxury Victoria Express train bound for remote Sapa, a mountain village near the Chinese border. Trekking to villages, visit local markets where hill tribe minorities (including Hmong, Red Dao, Tay , Xa Pho and Giay) trade their goods. View spectacular waterfalls and drive through mountain valleys. Explore the hill station town of Sapa , and visit several villages where the tribes live. During free time, enjoy your mountain chalet hotel, where guests can enjoy fondue by the fire, swim, play tennis, and take mountain walks. Mountainous northern Vietnam is one of the best places in Asia to visit hill tribe villages and see dramatic mountains covered with terraced rice fields.
Return to Hanoi and then travel Halong Bay for a memorable adventure on of the most beautiful bays of the World with kayak, boating activities, caves climbing. See Halong Bay in style on board Bhaya - a newly built wooden junk featuring twenty luxurious cabins furnished in classic Eastern style. A truly memorable experience awaits passengers as you cruise this delightful Bay, reveling in its tranquility as travelers escape the bustling tourist sights. Start a new day with calming Tai Chi, dine on fresh seafood on the deck, then retire to the private plush cabin - just some of the highlights of Bhaya's exceptional Halong Bay cruise.
Next fly to the resort town of Nha Trang to spend several days in a secluded private villa overlooking beautiful Ninh Van Bay at the Evason Hideaway Ninh Van Bay. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
Continue to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City , the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If so desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum . Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street , the city's main shopping boulevard with shops selling clothes and accessories by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Try the southerners' strong Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (baguette sandwich).
The tour can be booked at last minute, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules.
Outlined Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival Hanoi (D)
Day 2 . Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)
Day 3. Hanoi - Victoria night train to Lao Cai (B)
Day 4. Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L)
Day 5. Sapa - Hanoi (B)
Day 6. Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L)
Day 7. Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Day 8. Hanoi - Nha Trang - Evason Hideaway Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa (B)
Day 10. Evason Hideaway Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa (B)
Day 11. Nha Trang - HCMC (B)
Day 12. Departure (B)
Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days - 11nights |
Day 1: Arrival Hanoi (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival in Hanoi airport. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Welcome dinner at Wild Rice Restaurant. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/D)
Start your luxury adventure trip in Hanoi , Vietnam 's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's many galleries. Also visit Hanoi 's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi - Victoria night train to Lao Cai (B)
You will be able to enjoy a free day of leisure in the colonial city Hanoi . You may like to visit the bustling, narrow streets of the Old Quarter, or perhaps opt for some cultural sights by viewing some of Hanoi 's many museums, in particular the Museum of Ethnology dedicated to Vietnam 's 54 ethnic minority peoples. Perhaps you could visit Hoa Lo prison, formerly known by its inmates as 'The Hanoi Hilton'. Some of its more notable guests included Senator John McCain and Douglas Peterson, the first post-war US Ambassador to Vietnam . You could stroll around the French quarter where many of the Embassies are located. Maybe a shopping expedition in the old quarter or just relaxing around one of the many parks and lakes that helps to make Hanoi one of the greenest cities in Asia. Your trip to Sapa starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnam 's capital city to the border town of Lao Cai . The luxury Victoria Express departs at 22:00 p.m. Overnight on train.
Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa (B)
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into the Victoria Hotel in order to freshen up, and have breakfast at TaVan Restaurant in the hotel and then enjoy a free morning to explore around town. Aftert 10 a.m. pickup from the hotel, there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the Black H'mong minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel.
Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)
Following breakfast, we explore the Sapa Sunday market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H'mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. We will stop for a picnic lunch on the way to Ta Van village. This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express train journey back to Hanoi . The train departs at 21:15. Overnight on train.
Day 6: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L)
Arrive in Hanoi at around 5 am in the morning. Pick up from here, transfer to local restaurant for a breakfast and morning coffee. You leave Hanoi for Halong Bay. Upon arrival, embark on Paradise Luxury for a welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing. Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch, heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village. Visit the fishing village by tender (30 minutes each) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
• Discover the fishing village by local rowing boat.
• Kayak into the village or swim near the boat;
Optional onboard activities:
• Sunbathing
• Traditional massage, etc.;
• Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, snorkeling...
Continue cruising through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck. Enjoy Sumptious Seafood set-dinner onboard. Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program. Overnight onboard.
Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Rising to the lapping waters of the bay we have time for an early morning at sea. Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served. Bhaya Legend cruise weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Stop to explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot). Return to Bhaya Legend. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor. Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Rejoin your car for transfer back to Hanoi. Free. At leisure. Overnight at Sofitel Metropole Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi - Nha Trang - Evason Hideaway Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa (B)
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Noi Bai airport for your short flight to the the resort of Nha Trang to spend 3 nights in a secluded private Beach Pool Villa overlooking beautiful Ninh Van Bay at the Evason Hideaway Resort at Ana Mandara.
Day 9: Evason Hideaway Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa (B)
Free time to snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.
Day 10: Evason Hideaway Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa (B)
Enjoy your time and facilities of the resort at your leisure.
Day 11: Nha Trang - HCMC (B)
Transfer to Nha Trang airport for your short flight to HCMC, the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace , the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the moving War Remnants Museum . Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street , the city's main upscale shopping boulevard with boutiques selling clothes and accessories designed by new Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Try the south's strong Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (baguette sandwich) and enjoy what HCMC nights have to offer. Overnight in Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel.
Day 12: Departure (B)
Tour ends after breakfast, followed by a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your onward flight home. Cam on va chao tam biet quy khach! Thank you for travelling with us, we hope to serve you again soon.
Tour price includes:
• All private transfer and transportation
• Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
• English or French Speaking Guide
• All In-tour flights as per program
• Boat trip as per tour
• Train Hanoi /Lao Cai / Hanoi shared in Deluxe 2-berth cabin
• Meals as stated in the itinerary
• Sightseeing tickets
• Vietnam visa on arrival approved letter.
• Services charges and government taxes
Tour price excludes:
• International flights & departures taxes
• Beverage
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
Cities |
Hotels List |
Room Type |
Luxury Category / Luxury 5-star hotel |
Hanoi |
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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Historical Wing
Grand Luxury |
Halong Bay |
PARADISE LUXURY
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Deluxe Balcony cabin |
Sapa |
Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
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Suite |
Sapa Train |
Victoria Express Train
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Superior 4-berth sharing cabin
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Nha Trang |
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
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Beach Pool villa |
Ho Chi Minh |
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
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Park Deluxe |
| Group size |
Valid From Now until 30 Sep 2012
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