16-Day Vietnam Wonders

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After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. You'll visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and end the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake, and enjoy a one-hour cyclo sightseeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. Then, you'll watch a traditional water puppet show.

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After breakfast, you will drive to Sapa from Hanoi which takes around five hours, you can stop for a break and to take photos en route. After checking in at the hotel, you'll take a rest in Sapa. In the afternoon, you'll visit Thac Tien Waterfall (which includes a 1.3-kilometre walk) and stop at O Quy Ho pass (Heavens Gate) to enjoy the beautiful view. In the late afternoon, you'll return to Sapa and enjoy your leisure time.

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Today, your beautiful trekking tour will start at your hotel for a short drive out of Sapa town to Y Linh Ho Village. On the way, you can stop at some viewpoints to enjoy the panorama view of the whole Muong Hoa Valley. Start the trekking route to Y Linh Ho village where you will see the stunning view of Muong Hoa valley. Discover the daily life of the Black Hmong minority and their traditional customs. Continue to Lao Chai Village of Black H'mong and to Ta Van Village of Giay ethnic community.

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After breakfast, you will start the short trek to Suoi Hoa and Ma Tra villages of the Black H'mong ethnic minorities. You'll then continue the trek to the village of Ta Phin you will be able to meet both Black H’mong and Red Dzao minorities. After lunch in a local restaurant, you'll drive five hours back to Hanoi. Upon arriving in Hanoi, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to relax in the city.

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Begin the day with a 3.5-hour drive (170 km) through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. At lunchtime, you'll arrive in Halong City where you'll board your junk. You'll then savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing. Dinner is served on board in the evening.

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Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise. Then, enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay whilst having lunch. Return to pier then drive back to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to the UNESCO-protected city of Hoi An where you'll check into your hotel.

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After breakfast, you'll visit My Son Holy Sanctuary, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century. In the afternoon, you'll drive back to Hoi An with visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Then, you'll enjoy some leisure time in the ancient town.

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Today, you'll have the day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Better yet, you may want to relax on the white sandy beach of the famous Cua Dai or An Bang Beaches. You'll also have the option to join a wet rice farming tour at a local farm in Hoi An where you'll learn all about rice production.

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After checking out, you'll leave Hoi An for Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam, well-known for magnificent architecture, pagodas and royal tombs laid in small villages and surrounding hills. En route, you'll stop to admire the famous Da Nang My Khe Beach and also visit Cham Museum and Ngu Hanh Son Marble Mountain. You'll drive to Hue along the famous Hai Van Pass taking in the spectacular scenery. You'll arrive in Hue in the late afternoon.

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You'll start the day with a visit to the Imperial Citadel, home to the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City – once the Emperor's private residence. The Imperial Citadel gives you a better understanding of the beauty of Vietnamese Royal architecture and culture. Then, you'll take a dragon boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon, you'll visit Emperor Ming Mang and Khai Dinh tombs.

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This morning will be free to spend at your leisure until you are picked up and taken to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, you'll explore the Saigon city by night on a special vintage Vespa. It is a fun way to explore the city and share the unique lifestyle of locals through wonderful food.

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In the morning, you'll drive outside of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, with a guide, you'll visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office both of which are fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. After that, you'll finish the day by visiting the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market.

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Today you will continue your Vietnam tour exploring the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River. Stop on the way to visit various craft villages to learn how to make rice paper, continue to cruise through the coconut jungle to visit local coconut workshop to learn how coconut candy and coconut souvenirs are made. Then, get on a tuk-tuk (or take a bike ride of 3 km) along the narrow shady village roads to the fruit orchards. Enjoy delicious, local lunch at an ancient house.

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In the morning, you'll take the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang Floating Market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), a true highlight of Vietnam where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and witness the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Then, you'll visit a tropical fruit orchard where you'll learn about this farmer's unique cultivation processes. You'll stop to have lunch on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City.