Experience the charming of Hanoi capital, followed by the quiet, cool breezes, interesting culture and trekking through hill tribe villages of Mai Chau in the northwest mountain region. Overnight on junk cruise in Halong bay are ideal for delicious seafood and ocean views. Hoian and Hue in Vietnam's centre, and the cosmopolitan city of Saigon are extraordinary cities to explore as you become more historically and culturally aware of Vietnam's appeal. You wouldn't want to miss the special touches along the way that make the 'Vietnam Discovery' the ultimate Vietnam vacation.

Tour duration: 14 days 13 nights (9 nights in hotel 3 home stay, 1night on junk cruise,)
Departure:  from Hanoi
End: in Ho Chi Minh City
Tour grade: fit and adventure
Group site: from 1 people minimum and above
Tour highlights: Hanoi – ethnic culture of H’Mong and Thai in Mai Chau region- Halong bay – Hue – Hoian -
Saigon – Mekong delta

Itinerary In Brief
Day 1 Arrival Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia (Trekking home stay)
Day 3 Hang Kia village – Van (trekking home stay) 
Day 4 Van – Sum Khoe – Hanoi
Day 5 Hanoi – Halong (overnight on junk cruise)
Day 6 Halong bay - Hanoi
Day 7 Hanoi - Hue (flight)
Day 8 Hue – Hoian
Day 9 Enjoy Hoi An
Day 10 Enjoy Hoi An
Day 11 Hoian – Saigon (flight)
Day 12 Saigon – Mekong delta (overnight in Vinh Long) 
Day 13 Vinh Long – Saigon
Day 14 Departure

Tour price: Please enquire for availabilities & the most up date price

Tour Price Included:
English speaking guide
All private A/C cars for transfers and transport
2 way airport transfer
All meals are mentioned in the itinerary (13 breakfasts, 10 lunches 5 dinners)
All entrance fees during the guide time
Boat cruise in Halong bay and Mekong River
The entire accommodations with twin share basic with breakfast
2 nights basic home stay in ethnic villages  
Domestic flights (from Hanoi – Hue, Danang – Saigon) 
Home concert in Ho Chi Minh City

Tour Price Excluded:
Other Airfares and taxes
Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Visas and visa fees,
Entrance fees and permits during free time
Personal travel insurance (Compulsory)
Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills,
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary In Detail
Day 1: Arrival day
Tonight our group will gather together for a welcome dinner and go through the trip plan together. (D)

Day 2: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Hang Kia village
After breakfast we depart Hanoi for Mai Chau. After lunch in a traditional stilt house of the Thai people, we drive for one hour to Sa linh Village to begin our trekking. Today we'll walk 0:'1 the off beaten track to Hang Kia village, home of the H'mong Minority people where we stay overnight in a traditional long house. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Hang Kia village - Van village
Today we'll trek through tropical rain forest, using the local tracks and passing through cornfields as we descend in to Mai Chau Valley. The trek takes around 7 hours and is quite s'sep in places. Lunch will be provided en route, and if weather permit, we will have a picnic near a babbling brook at the foot of the valley. Tonight we will be their guests in Van village. There, we will be toasted as honored guests and sample some of their homemade rice wine! (B, L, D)

Day 4: Van village - Khoe - Hanoi
This morning we'll trek for a couple of hours passing through several more Thai hamlets. We walk on the valley floor and are surrounded by rice paddies and beautiful scenery. At the small village of Khoe we meet up with our waiting vehicle and drive back towards Mai Chau. Lunch is again provided in Mai Chau and there is also the chance to do a little souvenir shopping before we return to Hanoi (B, L)

Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay
After breakfast we head for a B-hour drive to Halong Bay. This two-day cruise gives us the chance to enjoy the bay from the luxury of our private junk. We board at noon and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, we explore some of the limestone caves. Then our captain will find a secluded spot for swimming and sun bathing before dinner. For the night owls, there is an option of night fishing (B, L, and D)

Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi 
Rising in the morning, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At midday we will return to the main harbor for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. (B, L)

Day 7: Hanoi - Hue
Enjoy your free morning in Hanoi today for shopping or just hanging around the great environment of the old quarter. In the afternoon, we take a flight to Hue (free evening in Hue). (B)

Day 8: Hue - Hoi An
Our day begins with a visit to the Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor's private residence. We continue our day by cruising Perfume River, in the afternoon we visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Around 4.00pm we board our vehicle to Danang and continue to Hoi An, via the scenic Hai Van pass. Check in Hotel and enjoy your evening. (B, L)

Day 9: Hoi An
Hoi An is a charming, small town which can be easily explored on foot, more than any other place in
Vietnam, Hoi An retains the feeling of centuries past and is a favorite with all travelers. At noon, we gather again for, followed by a half day tour of the ancient town. (B, L)

Day 10: Hoi An
Cua Dai beach is simply the best choice for today. With long stretch sandy beach and the warm sun of Middle of Vietnam, you can spend the whole day on the beach with a book on your hand. Seafood restaurants are along the coast line. (B)

Day 11: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
This morning we'll transfer to Danang, take the one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. We will have an early lunch before an afternoon tour of the city including Cholon, the War Remnants museum and the Reunification Palace and the Binh Tay market. (B, L)

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
This morning we drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for its floating market. Here we will board our private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of 'Elephant ear fish', before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards the end of the day we arrive at the home of a local family whose house is built on stills over the water. These people will be our hosts for this evening and will tell us more about life in the Delta. (B, L, D)

Day 13: Vinh Long - Ho Chi Minh City
Rising early to the sounds of the Delta coming to life for another day, we'll have breakfast before boarding our riverboats once more for a cruise to Vinh Long town, stopping along the way to visit some local cottage industries. Following this we will have rendezvous with our vehicle for the drive to the town of My Tho, where we will visit the Vinh Trang pagoda, before our return to Ho Chi Minh City. Tonight we have a special time at Linh and Mai house for a traditional music performance follow by a great dine out to toast for a success trip. (B, L)

Day 14: Departure day
We will say goodbye after breakfast and you have time to do your last shopping before we check out and transfer to airport for the flight home. (B).

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