Best Of Vietnam In 14 Days
Hanoi,Vietnam
Duration
14 Days 13 Nights TripTour Code
TP6775Description
The Vietnam Tour: Best Of Vietnam In 14 Days tour that challenges your mind, from splendid valleys and mountains in Sa Pa to spotless beaches in Hoi An. Not to mention your heart will be taken by the charming old town of Hoi An. Besides that, you can not miss the magnificent Ha Long Bay and be ready to be fascinated. You'll start in colonial Hanoi and conclude your visit in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. This is going to be a remarkable trip in your life as Vietnam will also surprise you with friendly people and stunning cuisine. For each trip booked with Realistic Asia, we contribute $5 to our fund to support the local community projects we are actively involved in to make our destinations a better place. Please follow our social media for more details and monthly reports.
Highlights
- Trek through rice terraces and explore the colorful culture
- Embark on an overnight cruise on the UNESCO Halong Bay
- Discover the bustling "Pearl of the Orient" in Ho Chi Minh
- Explore the maze of waterways that is the Mekong Delta
Included
- All accommodations mentioned in the itinerary; experienced English speaking guide; French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request (surcharge will be applied); meals are provided as per the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner; this tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request); door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car; limousine bus from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi; air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way); air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions; all sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary; tissues and water on coach; service charges and government tax; 24/7 hotline support guaranteed.
Not Included
- International flights and departure taxes; beverage; personal expenses, tips, and gratuities; early check-in and late check-out (if not mentioned); compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet); public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday in Vietnam, Local New Year in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand) if applicable; surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am; visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person); travel insurance; other activities and services; services not mentioned above.
Itinerary
Day 1
- WELCOME TO VIETNAM - HANOI ARRIVAL: Your trip begins with your arrival in Vietnam, where your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel via private transportation.
- Check in at the hotel and recover from jet lag; then, explore the city’s streets that showcase historic charm, architectural marvels, and a variety of local products.
- After enjoying your first day, return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
- Overnight in Hanoi options include 3 Stars – Mina Hotel or similar, 4 Stars – Tirant Hotel or similar, and 5 Stars – Apricot Hotel or similar.
Day 2
- HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE (B/L) - GROUP TOUR: 07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province; 09h15: Have a short break for 15–20 minutes to relax; 10h15: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010, where you have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties; here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing and discovering the life of the local people; 12h00: Enjoy a buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with a 5 stars-style ambience offering many local food options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad—with vegetarian options always available; 13h30: Visit Tam Coc by a
- 5-hour bamboo boat, where you will be surprised by the charming beauty of paddy fields, river, water, clouds, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip, all creating a masterpiece that Vietnamese people call “Ha Long Bay on land”; 15h30: Return to the Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak), where you walk up almost 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc, and enjoy fresh air at a beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer; 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi; 19h00: Get dropped off at hotels in Hanoi as the tour ends; Overnight in Hanoi: 3 Stars – Mina Hotel or similar, 4 Stars – Tirant Hotel or similar, 5 Stars – Apricot Hotel or similar.
Day 3
- HANOI – TRANSFER TO SAPA BY BUS (B): Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities; take the limousine bus to Sapa, with the travel time being around 6 hours; upon arrival in Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation, and the rest of the day is free to explore this charming town nestled in the mountains; Overnight in Sapa: 3 Stars – Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar, 4 Stars – Amazing Sapa or similar, 5 Stars – Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar.
Day 4
- SAPA - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN (B/L/D) GROUP TOUR: Have breakfast at the hotel; meet your guide around 9:30 am and start your 12 km trekking; you will visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the Hmong minorities; on the way, admire the breathtaking landscapes of rice terraces and mountains; have lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river; continue your hike to Ta Van village of the Dzay people, where you will stay overnight and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of and original customs of local people; Overnight at the Dzay local house.
Day 5
- TA VAN - GIANG TA CHAI - SAPA - HANOI (B/L): Once you get energy for your last day trek by enjoying a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority; you will trek through a bamboo forest in Hoang Lien National Park and pass by a waterfall and rattan bridge where you can rest and enjoy the surroundings, and you'll find a nice place to enjoy lunch; after lunch, you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road, from where you start your journey back to Sapa by car, and then you will be transferred back to Hanoi by limousine bus; Overnight in Hanoi: 3 Stars – Mina Hotel or similar, 4 Stars – Tirant Hotel or similar, 5 Stars – Apricot Hotel or similar.
Day 6
- HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B/L/D) – SHARING CRUISE, BUS: Have breakfast; our cruise will pick you up from your hotel and take the most scenic route to Halong Bay across the Red River Delta, with emerald green rice paddies stretching as far as the eye can see; upon arrival, enjoy a cruise to explore the limestone rocks and karst grottoes; after exploring the bay, indulge in an utterly delicious seafood lunch followed by a trip to the famous limestone cave, where you can spend time kayaking or swimming to get closer to the floating villages and shops; towards the evening, return to the boat for an early dinner and some leisure time, with optional onboard activities or the chance to relax for the day; Overnight in Halong Bay: 3 Stars – Le Journey Cruise or similar, 4 Stars – La Pandora Cruise or similar, 5 Stars – Doris Cruise or similar.
Day 7
- HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B/L) – SHARING CRUISE: Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast; the boat will make its way back to the port, stopping at the Limestone Cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites; from there, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and return to Hanoi around 17:00, with free leisure time; Overnight in Hanoi: 3 Stars - Mina Hotel or similar, 4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar, 5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar.
Day 8
- HANOI FLY TO HOI AN (B) – FLIGHT INCLUDED: Have breakfast at the hotel; have some free leisure time until a private cab transfers you to the airport, and get ready for the next flight to Hoi An; Overnight in Hoi An: 3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar, 4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar, 5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar.
Day 9
- HOI AN LEISURE (B): Custom tailoring is a huge industry in Hoi An, home to over 400 tailoring shops and thousands of tailors skilled in making clothes, shoes, and handbags; the average turnaround time for full suits is one day and about four hours for handbags or shoes, so if you're interested in custom-made items, find a shop of your liking as early as possible during your visit; the afternoon is perfect for seeing famous sights in Hoi An, but before setting out on foot, grab a Banh Mi sandwich to fuel your exploration—the Banh Mi here is both famous and unique, with regional bread and fillings, and Madam Khanh’s stand, dubbed the Banh Mi Queen, comes highly recommended; after dark, the Old Town transforms into a mystical display of lights and lanterns, as Hoi An is a center for paper lantern manufacturers and merchants, with every shop displaying a few lanterns, though the lantern market is the real highlight where you can see how they’re made and choose from a wide selection to take home; later, check out the outdoor traditional theatre where Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform traditional pieces from 9 pm to 10 pm at the square on Nguyen Thai Hoc street—this free performance is a delightful glimpse into local culture; before returning to your hotel, be sure to light a candle box and set it in the water, as many children along the banks offer candles—remember to make a wish; Overnight in Hoi An: 3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar, 4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar, 5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar.
Day 10
- HOI AN LEISURE (B) - HOI AN ECO TOUR (Optional Tour): Today you will have free time to explore Hoi An at your own pace, seeing what interests you; this ancient town is full of Japanese merchant houses, pagodas, temples, and antique warehouses, or you may simply lounge in a laid-back riverside café along the Thu Bon River.
- (OPTIONAL TOUR: LOCAL MARKET, BASKET BOAT, FISHING & COOKING EXPERIENCE) – Morning tour: 8:30–13:00; enjoy a unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An’s old town as you learn how to prepare special foods, making this tour an ideal choice for short vacation tourists.
- Highlight Attractions include experiencing a local colorful market to learn about local ingredients and bargaining with sellers; exploring the Eco-Village Cam Thanh, associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war, and immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat while collecting lovable handmade gifts such as hats, watches, and rings made from nipa palm leaves; learning how to catch fish using a fishing net and observing “Purple Crabs” in the canal; discovering the differences in ingredients and traditional methods of making Vietnamese foods; and enjoying 5 Vietnamese dishes prepared by yourself.
- In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time exploring the ancient town or relaxing at the hotel; Overnight in Hoi An: 3 Stars – Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar, 4 Stars – Silkotel Hoi An or similar, 5 Stars – Palm Garden Hoi An or similar.
Day 11
- HOI AN FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B) – FLIGHT INCLUDED: Have breakfast at the hotel; then take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City; check in at your hotel and enjoy free leisure time to regain your energy; Overnight in Ho Chi Minh: 3 Stars – Acnos Hotel or similar, 4 Stars – Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar, 5 Stars – The Myst Dong Khoi or similar.
Day 12
- HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA (B/L) – GROUP TOUR: (Start 7:20 am – return around
- 30) 7:20 am pick up from the hotel; kick start your day with a hearty breakfast followed by a trip to the Mekong Delta as you depart for My Tho, the town on the left side of the Mekong River; board the sampan and cruise down the river around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands; stop over at Unicorn Island to walk along the country lane, see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk song music performed by local people; visit the fruit plantation; ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and enjoy the beauty of the countryside; visit a family business and a honey-bee farm, then enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop; have lunch at a local restaurant followed by break time; in the afternoon, cycle around Tan Thach village, meet local villagers to experience daily life in the Mekong Delta, or relax in a hammock to enjoy the cool breeze if you prefer not to cycle; return to Ho Chi Minh; Overnight in Ho Chi Minh: 3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar, 4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar, 5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar.
Day 13
- HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR HALF DAY – GROUP TOUR: 08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace; the Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu; continue seeing beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office; followed by a visit to the remarkable War Remnants Museum, which features extensive displays of the Indochina wars; 12:00 PM: Transfer back to the hotel or meeting point and finish the trip; Overnight in Ho Chi Minh: 3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar, 4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar, 5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar.
Day 14
- TIME TO SAY GOODBYE - HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B): Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip; complete the hotel check-out formalities and visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones; later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home; Trip Ends.
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