Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Good morning Vietnam - Thai Nguyen – Ba Be ( L,D)
(Distance: 240 km. Drive time: 7 hours)
Welcome to Noi Bai Airport , Travelling by car, you head out of Ha Noi, over the Red River on the Thang Long (the FlyingDragon Bridge). Thesuburbs quickly give way to the sprawling farm lands of the Red River Delta. You are heading toBa Be Lake, amountainous area nearly 250 km from Hanoi. In three hours you will arrive at Thai Nguyen whereyou can visit theMuseum of the Cultures of Viet Nam Ethnic Groups. Continue to Ba Be National Park visiting NuiCoc Lake andseeing stunning scenery and beautiful landscapes on the way.You will arrive at Ba Be NationalPark by lateafternoon. From here you have another 5 kilometer drive through the Park to the small Tay ethnicminority village ofPac Ngoi, where you can stay overnight in a stilt house with local people
Day 2: Ba Be - Cao Bang ( B,L, D )
(Distance: 150 km. Drive time: 3 hours)
Ba Be National Park, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Viet Nam’s only naturalmountain lake. This isan important eco-system, well known for its over 330 species of butterflies. Start the day with aboat ride on Ba BeLake, lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains your backdrop as you explore the lake.Reach the end of thelake and stop for a trek to Dau Dang waterfall, Fairy Pond and Poung Cave. Visit a small islandrestaurant fora picnic lunch. After lunch, you will be able to hike through the National Park and observe thebeautiful scenery ofmountains and rivers that this region has to offer. Of special interest is Hua Ma Cave, well-knownas a militaryshelter during the French war. The cave contains beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, in whichthe shapes of QuanYin Buddha, White Stone Statue, and a Dragon have been recognized. At the end of the day youare picked up bycar and driven to Cao Bang province where you will stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Visiting Ban Gioc waterfall (B,L,D)
(Distance: 90 km. Drive time: 2 hours)
Today you’ll take a scenic day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc waterfall on theChinese border. Thispicturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters.The drive thereoffers unique landscapes with limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies ofthe surroundingfarms of local ethnic minorities. Along the way, you'll see Tay, Hmong and Dzao ethnic minoritygroups. Head backto Cao Bang, and overnight in your hotel.
Day 4:Cao Bang – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An ( B,L )
(Distance: 300 km. Drive time: 6 hours)
Have breakfast , you are heading back to the Capital . then transfer to Noi Bai airport for domestic flight to Danang. Arriving Da Nang and . Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An tour ( B )
Have breakfast. Sightseeing around Hoi An. Walk with your tour guide to visit around Hoi An: the old Tan Ky House, Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Lunch &Dinner at your own and Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6-8: Swimming & Relaxing in Cua Dai Beach (B)
After Breakfast . You are free swimming and exploring Cua Dai beach in Hoi An . Lunch & Dinner atyour own .Overnightin Hoi An ( Hoi An Golden beach Resort)
Day 9: Da Nang - Saigon (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Sai Gon in the morning. Welcome at the airport on arrival in Saigon and Sightseeing around the city including History Museum, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Ben Thanh market. Photo stops at famous tourist sites such as City Hall, Grand Theatre, Notre Dame Cathedral and Center Post Office. for half-day city tour in the afternoon visiting the War Remnants Hall and bustling Chinatown with Thien Hau Temple Lunch & Dinner at your own. Overnight in Saigon
Day 10 : Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport
The rates are net in USD per person: From List
Accommodation offering in this trip
LocationCities |
5 stars & Homestay |
Cao Bang |
Hoai Thanh hotel |
Ba Be |
Homestay |
Ho chi Minh |
Windsor Plaza hotel |
Tour Price includes
Ø Accommodation at hotel, Homestay based on twin share (twin or double room) with breakfast daily.
Ø Transfers by air-conditioned car as itinerary.
Ø Local English speaking Guide
Ø Meals mentioned in the program
Ø All entrance fees & permits during guided time
Tour Price excludes
Ø International airfares & airport taxes.
Ø Visa & visa arrangements
Ø Travel insurance
Ø Meals not indicated on itinerary
Ø Other personal expenses
Ø Tips
Ø Domestic flight with airport tax : (Ha Noi // Da nang : / pax , Danang // HCM or Hanoi : /Pax, Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh: / pax)