Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport. Reception and transfer to hotel. True economic city, Ho Chi Minh City was called Saigon until 1975. Many monuments of the colonial area bring to the appearance of a French provincial town. The city tour starts with the Reunification Palace with the typical architecture of 60 years, the Cathedral with red brick, was built between 1877 and 1880 in a Romanic Revival style, stained glass were destroyed during the World War II. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam, Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, Cholon market. Dinner and cruise on the River Sai Gon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho (B, L)
Breakfast at hotel and leave for My Tho. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda (ancient Cham culture), cruise on the Mekong to the Thoi Son island. Discover this island of 1100 ha of coconut water forest and the lifestyle of local residents. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat (B, L)
After breakfast, drive to Da Lat, called the "city of eternal spring", located 320 km in the north from Ho Chi Minh City and more than 1475m above sea level on the Liang Biang plateau. Discover the manufacture of Bao Loc silk and the village of Ga of K'Ho ethnic group with traditional weaving embroidery. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 4: Dalat - Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Visit Da Lat market, the residential palace of Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, the cathedral was built between 1931 and 1942, inspired by medieval European cathedrals, the smoldering field of Mary. Da Lat is a city famous for its waterfalls, lakes and valleys of flowers and green meadows with moderate temperatures throughout the year, between 18 to 22 ° C. Then departure for NhaTrang. Stop Ngoan Muc Pass and Po Klong Giara of the Cham. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 5: Nhatrang (B, L)
Nha Trang is a seaside destination of most tourists visiting Vienam, located 230 km from Da Lat. It is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Visit the tropical marine park, boat cruise to visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Worm island and Mun Island, swim and relax at the white sand beach. Continue to visit the Yersin Museum. Visit the Po Nagar Tower of the Cham. Overnight in Nhatrang.
Day 6: Nha Trang - Buon Me Thuot (B, L, D)
Road to Buon Me Thuot, located deep in the central highlands, is 360 km from Ho Chi Minh. It is the home of many ethnic minorities including the age-old traditions which are well kept. Visit the village of Jarai ethnic group with its cemetery by the typical wooden statues erected around the grave. Stop in a local market. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Day 7: Buon Me Thuot - Lak Lake - Pleiku (B, L, D)
A day tour of Lak Lake, located 56 km south-east from Buon Me Thuot city with an area of 500 ha on the altitude of 500 m. On the way to Pleiku and visit Dray Sap Waterfall or "the Mist Waterfall " because its waters rush violent and loudly in the valley forming a veil of mist. Overnight in Pleiku.
Day 8: Pleiku - Hoian (B, L)
Drive to Hoian. On the way, visit the villages of the Giarai and Pleiku, Cham towers, Silver Tower, Bronze Tower, Chien Dan Tower. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue (B, L, D)
Spared by the war, Hoi An retains the charm of a traditional Asian city with its fishing port, its ancient buildings, narrow streets lined with two-storey houses with their colorful facades, their wooden balconies and tile painting . Hoi An or Faifo was a great international port of trade in silk, ceramics and spices. Visit the ancient quarter of Hoi An, then transfer to Da Nang. Visit Cham Museum located on the shore and devoted to artifacts from the Champa Kingdom of Indianized Cham people. Pass the Hai Van Col to Hue. The winding road on the mountainside provides a magnificent panorama of the bay. Overnight in Hue.
Day 10: Hue (B, L)
Hue was the cultural capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, during the reign of the Nguyen Dynasty. Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hue has many places of worship: temples, churches, monuments... A cruise on the Perfume River you can visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and then the mausoleum of Minh Mang King. Vegetarian lunch in the Dong Thuyen pagoda. Continue your visit to the Imperial City and the tomb of Tu Duc King. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Hue.
Day 11: Hue - Hanoi - Hoa Binh (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Hanoi. Visit the Museum of Ethnology (closed Monday). On the way to Hoa Binh, a mountainous province located 82 km from Ha Noi. It was an area of habitat of prehistoric Viet, which is proved by the remains of the Hoa Binh civilization. Visit the village of Muong ethnic minority in Giang Mo. Overnight in Hoa Binh.
Day 12: Hoa Binh - Son La (B, L, D)
Drive to Son La, 308 km in the northwest of Hanoi. The city has mountainous terrain hosting 12 ethnic groups, the largest of which is the Thai (the black Thai) and Hmong. Stop on way to admire the beautiful landscape and visit Mai Chau. Continue to go to Moc Chau. Visit Yen Chau. Overnight in Son La.
Day 13: SonLa - Dien Bien Phu (B, L, D)
Visit the market, the SonLa prison. Then depart to Dien Bien Phu. The remains are in a Dien Bien Phu town and the Dien Bien District. Dien Bien Phu is surrounded by mountains, lay at the time of the campaign of 1954 over a length of 18 km and a width of 6 to 8 km. The site is now extended to 20 km. Overnight at Dien Bien Phu.
Day 14: Dien Bien Phu, Lai Chau - Phong Tho (B, L, D)
Visit the museum of the Victory of Dien Bien Phu, retains many documents and articles of long and arduous campaign of the army and Vietnamese people, which lasted 55 days and nights. Visit the Hill of Eliane, the headquarters of the Army Field, located in a forest protogine in the commune of Muong Phang. Continue with the command center of De Castries. Drive to Lai Chau, Phong Tho. Stops on way to meetings of the Hmong, Muong ethnic minorities... Overnight in Phong Tho.
Day 15: Phong Tho - Sapa (B, L, D)
Departure for Sapa, it is 380 km from Ha Noi and near the Sino-Vietnamese border. Sa Pa is the starting point for various excursions in the countryside. Stops on way to meet the Hmong, Muong ethnic minorities, the Binh Lu valley with fantastic views of the waterfall. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 16: Sapa (B, L, D)
Hiking in the Cat Cat village of the Black Hmong and Red Dao. Enjoy Ham Rong Mountain with a beautiful view of Sapa. Evening at Sapa Love Market (on Saturday). Overnight in Sapa.
Day 17: Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi by night train (DB)
Free day ... In the afternoon transfer to Lao Cai station to take the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 18: Hanoi - Ha Long (B, L, D)
Transfer to your hotel. Depart to Ha Long (200 km from Ha Noi, about 4 hours drive). Embark on a beautiful wooden junk around noon. Welcome drink. Lunch on board. 12:30: start of the cruise in the labyrinth of the Bay. Fairytale already set with over 2000 islands and islets staking emerald clear waters. Explore the Cock island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Binh Phong mountain. Swimming is possible on Titov beach. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 19: Ha Long - Hanoi (B, L)
Awakening at dawn advised to take full advantage the beauty of the bay. Breakfast on board. Swimming and relaxing at the Titov beach. Visit the Man Head Isle, Turtle Island, Bo Nau Island, Luon cave by a small bamboo boat. Then visit the Bai Tu Long Bay, the fishing village, the Bai Tho Mountain and Hon Gai - an edge of Ha Long City. Lunch on board. Back to Halong wharf and transfer to Hanoi. 16.30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 20: Hanoi city tour (B, L)
08:00. From your hotel to visit the Hanoi city, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum (close on Monday and Friday. We can visit outside the Mausoleum), the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of literature - the first university of Vietnam (built in 1070). Lunch and then visit the Museum of Ethnology (Closed on Mondays). Finish a visit with Ngoc Son Temple and ancient streets of Hanoi 36 corporations. Free time for your last minute shopping. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 21: Hanoi departure (B)
Free time until transfer to airport for flight to your home.
