Tour Name: The Grand Trans-Vietnam Odyssey: A Perfect 27-Day, 26-Night Expedition
- Overview: This comprehensive cross-country journey includes the cultural heart of Hanoi, the natural wonders of Ha Long Bay, an extended trekking trip in Sapa, the serene landscapes of Ninh Binh, the imperial splendor of Hue, the magnificent caves of Phong Nha, the modern energy of Da Nang, the ancient charm of Hoi An, and the vibrant life of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.
- Northern Vietnam Northern Vietnam (12 Days, 11 Nights): Hanoi (6 nights), Ha Long & Cat Ba (2 nights), Sapa (3 nights)
- Central Vietnam (11 Days, 11 Nights): Hue (4 nights), Quang Binh (3 nights), Da Nang (2 nights), Hoi An (2 nights), Southern Vietnam (6 Days, 6 Nights): Ho Chi Minh City (5N), Mekong Delta (1N)
- Southern Vietnam (5 Days, 5 Nights): Ho Chi Minh City (4 nights), Mekong Delta (1 night)
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
- Comprehensive and Relaxed Itinerary: This tour offers a rich and complete experience, combining urban, coastal, and mountainous destinations with a comfortable pace. You will see Vietnam’s most iconic highlights in one seamless trip.
- Seamless & Stress-Free: With all transportation, accommodation, domestic flights, and main activities arranged in advance, you can focus entirely on enjoying your adventure. We handle the logistics so you can immerse yourself in the experience.
- Authentic Cultural Immersion: From wandering through the historical streets of Hanoi and trekking in the ethnic villages of Sapa to cruising the canals of the Mekong Delta, you will gain genuine insights into Vietnam’s way of life, history, and traditions.
- Optimal Convenience: This package tour eliminates the hassle of planning a complex trip across multiple cities. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who wants to discover the best of Vietnam without worrying about arranging every detail.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Cultural Immersion (L or D)
- Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – The Ancient Thang Long (B, L)
- Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
- Day 4: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island (B, L, D)
- Day 5: Cat Ba Island – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
- Day 6: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village Trekking (B, L, D)
- Day 7: Fansipan Peak – Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge (B, L)
- Day 8: Lao Chai – Ta Van Village Trekking (B, L, D)
- Day 9: Sapa – Return to Hanoi (B, L)
- Day 10: Free Day for Leisure & Shopping in Hanoi (B)
- Day 11: Ninh Bình: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua (B, L)
- Day 12: Hanoi – Flight to Hue (B)
- Day 13: Hue Half - Day Tour (B, L)
- Day 14: Hue – Quang Binh (B, L, D)
- Day 15: Quang Binh – Phong Nha Cave – Paradise Cave (B, L, D)
- Day 16: Quang Binh – Dark Cave (B, L, D)
- Day 17: Quang Binh – Return to Hue (B, L)
- Day 18: Hue – Da Nang (B, L, D)
- Day 19: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills (B, L, D)
- Day 20: Da Nang – Marble Mountains – Lantern Making – Hoi An (B, L, D)
- Day 21: Hoi An Ancient Town – My Son Sanctuary (B, L)
- Day 22: Snorkeling/Diving at Cham Island (B, L)
- Day 23: Free Day in Hoi An – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)
- Day 24: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour (B, L)
- Day 25: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B, L, D)
- Day 26: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
- Day 27: Free Day in Ho Chi Minh City (B)
- Day 28: Free Day in Ho Chi Minh City & Departure (B)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: HANOI – CULTURAL & CULINARY DISCOVERY (L, D)
- Morning/Afternoon: Your guide will pick you up at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and transfer you to your hotel in the Old Quarter for luggage storage (standard check-in is from 2:00 PM).
- Afternoon: Begin your Hanoi exploration with a half-day tour of the Old Quarter.
- Option 1 (Hanoi Cultural Discovery Tour): Stroll through the historic streets, enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride, and learn about local life.
- Option 2 (Walking Street Foodie Tour): Dedicate your time to a culinary adventure, savoring Hanoi’s signature dishes at 6 carefully selected food stops.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore.
- Overnight: At a hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – TIMELESS LEGACY (B, L)
- Morning: Be picked up by a car and guide to start your tour. Begin with a serene visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West Lake. Then, explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex and One Pillar Pagoda.
- Afternoon: After a delicious local lunch, continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. Then, learn about Vietnam's history at the B52 Victory Museum and the haunting Hoa Lo Prison. Conclude the tour with a visit to the unique Train Street.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hanoi.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 3: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LAN HA BAY (B, L, D)
- Morning: A shuttle bus and guide will pick you up from your hotel for the transfer to Ha Long Bay.
- Noon: Arrive at Tuan Chau Port, board your cruise, and check into your cabin. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch as the cruise begins its journey into the magnificent Ha Long and Lan Ha bays.
- Afternoon: Enjoy activities such as kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to explore hidden lagoons and crystal-clear waters.
- Evening: Join a cooking class (optional), enjoy a delicious dinner, and then unwind with evening activities.
- Overnight: On the cruise in Lan Ha Bay.
Day 4: LAN HA BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (B, L, D)
- Morning: Start your day with a Tai Chi session, followed by a light breakfast. The cruise will then move to a more secluded area of Lan Ha Bay, where you’ll transfer to a smaller boat for deeper exploration.
- Afternoon: The cruise will bring you to Cat Ba Island. You will be transferred to your hotel in Cat Ba Town, where you’ll have free time to explore, stroll along the beach, or relax.
- Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant in Cat Ba town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Cat Ba Town.
Day 5: CAT BA ISLAND – HA LONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and have some free time.
- Noon: Check out of your hotel and transfer to the harbor. Board a boat from Cat Ba back to Ha Long Bay and enjoy lunch as you sail through the bay.
- Afternoon: The boat will dock back at the port, and a bus will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hanoi.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 6: HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE TREKKING (B, L, D)
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Be transferred to Sapa by bus or private car (approximately 5-6 hours).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Sapa town, check into your hotel, and have lunch. Afterward, begin your trekking trip to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic minority people.
- Evening: Have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight: In Sapa.
Day 7: FANSIPAN PEAK – DRAGON CLOUD GLASS BRIDGE (B, L)
- Morning: Transfer to the cable car station and enjoy a scenic 20-minute ride up the mountain. Reach the top of Fansipan Peak (3,143m), “the Roof of Indochina,” by either 600 stone steps or a mountain railway (optional).
- Afternoon: Have a buffet lunch at the cable car station. Drive through the scenic O Quy Ho Pass to visit the spectacular Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge.
- Overnight: In Sapa.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 8: MUONG HOA VALLEY TREKKING – RETURN TO HANOI (B, L)
- Morning: After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle will take you to Moana Sapa for scenic photos.
- Afternoon: Continue with a 2-3 hour trek through the Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. You’ll discover terraced rice fields and the culture of ethnic minorities. Lunch will be served in Ta Van. A comfortable limousine van will then transfer you back to Hanoi.
- Evening: Arrive in Hanoi, check into your hotel, and enjoy a free evening. Dinner is on your own.
- Overnight: At a hotel in Hanoi.
Day 9: SAPA – RETURN TO HANOI (B, L)
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast and have some free time to explore Sapa town at your leisure.
- Noon: Have lunch and check out of your hotel.
- Afternoon: Be transferred back to Hanoi by bus.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hanoi.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 10: FREE DAY FOR LEISURE & SHOPPING IN HANOI (B)
- Full Day: Enjoy a leisurely day, combining relaxation with exploring Hanoi’s shopping scene. You can browse for traditional handicrafts, modern designs, or simply soak up the atmosphere of the local markets.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hanoi.
- Note: Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Day 11: NINH BINH’S NATURAL WONDERS (B, L)
- Morning: After breakfast, embark on a full-day journey (approximately 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM) to the stunning province of Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel and trek up Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc.
- Afternoon: Enjoy a flavorful lunch at a local restaurant. Then, take a tranquil Trang An Boat Trip through stunning limestone karsts and mysterious caves.
- Overnight: At a hotel in Hanoi.
- Note: Dinner on this day is at your own arrangement.
Day 12: HANOI – FLIGHT TO HUE (B)
- Morning: Enjoy your last morning in Hanoi. Afterward, a car will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Hue.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Hue Airport. A guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hue.
- Note: Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Day 13: HUE HALF-DAY TOUR (B, L)
- Morning: Begin your exploration of the former imperial capital with a half-day tour of the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex of palaces, temples, and gardens.
- Afternoon: Enjoy a delicious local lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hue.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 14: HUE – QUANG BINH (B, L, D)
- Morning: After breakfast, depart from Hue for Quang Binh province.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Quang Binh (Dong Hoi city), and check into your hotel. You will have free time to relax and prepare for the next days of cave exploration.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Quang Binh.
Day 15: QUANG BINH – PHONG NHA CAVE – PARADISE CAVE (B, L, D)
- Full Day: Embark on a full-day adventure to explore the famous Phong Nha cave & Paradise cave. Take a boat ride along the Son River and explore the massive cave by foot, marveling at its incredible stalactites and stalagmites.
- Overnight: In a homestay in Chay river.
Day 16: QUANG BINH – DARK CAVE (B, L, D)
- Full Day: Dedicate the day to visiting Dark Cave with diverse Adventure Activities like: Zipline through Chay river, Kayaking to discover the mystical area of Dark cave, Swimming & relax.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Homestay in Chay river.
Day 17: QUANG BINH – RETURN TO HUE (B, L)
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for the return journey to Hue.
- Afternoon: Arrive back in Hue and check in to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hue.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 18: HUE – DA NANG (B, L, D)
- Morning: Continue your exploration of Hue with a half-day tour, visiting Thien Mu Pagoda and the Tomb of Tu Duc.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Da Nang, passing over the scenic Hai Van Pass. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Da Nang.
Day 19: DA NANG – BA NA HILLS (B, L, D)
- Full Day: Begin a full-day trip to Ba Na Hills. Ride the cable car and discover its unique attractions like the Golden Bridge, the French Village, and various gardens.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Da Nang.
Day 20: DA NANG – MARBLE MOUNTAINS – HOI AN (B, L, D)
- Morning: Visit the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone hills.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Hoi An and participate in a hands-on Lantern Making Class.
- Evening: Explore Hoi An Ancient Town and have dinner.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hoi An.
Day 21: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN – MY SON SANCTUARY (B, L)
- Morning: Take a half-day trip to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former religious center of the ancient Champa Kingdom.
- Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy free time to explore Hoi An.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hoi An.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 22: SNORKELING/DIVING AT CHAM ISLAND (B, L)
- Full Day: Take a trip to Cham Island for a day of snorkeling, swimming, and diving. Explore the beautiful coral reefs and marine life in the clear waters.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Hoi An.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today. This activity is subject to weather conditions.
Day 23: FREE DAY IN HOI AN – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
- Morning: Enjoy some free time in Hoi An for last-minute shopping or relaxation.
- Afternoon: A car and guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An and transfer you directly to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to check in for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
- Overnight: In a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Note: Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Day 24: HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNELS & CITY TOUR (B, L)
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War.
- Afternoon: Return to the city for lunch. Then, begin a half-day city tour. You will visit landmarks such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 25: HO CHI MINH CITY – BEN TRE – CAN THO (B, L, D)
- Morning: Depart for a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. Your journey will take you to Ben Tre province. Take a boat ride along the canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, and enjoy some tropical fruit.
- Afternoon: Continue your journey to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Can Tho.
Day 26: CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
- Morning: Wake up early to experience the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Take a boat to witness the vibrant trading activities.
- Afternoon: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Note: Dinner is on your own today.
Day 27: FREE DAY IN HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
- Full Day: Enjoy a full day to explore or go shopping at your leisure.
- Overnight: In a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Note: Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Day 28: FREE DAY IN HO CHI MINH CITY & DEPARTURE (B)
- Morning: Enjoy your final breakfast. You will have some free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or relaxation before being transferred to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your flight home.
- Note: Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- City Tour Information: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday mornings and for annual maintenance (usually from June to August).
- Trekking in Sapa: The trekking activities in Sapa are a key part of the authentic experience. They require a reasonable level of physical fitness, as the terrain can be challenging. A support vehicle will be available at a designated point for guests who wish to end their trek early.
- Cham Island Snorkeling/Diving: This activity is subject to weather conditions and is only available during the dry season (typically from March to September).
- Weather: Northern Vietnam’s weather can be unpredictable. Please pack layered clothing for both warm and cool weather, especially in highland regions like Sapa. The South is generally warm year-round.
- Physical Activity: This tour includes walking and trekking. Comfortable, sturdy footwear is recommended.
CALL TO ACTION
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