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( 19 days/18 nights) Daily departure
For individual traveller  or small group

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Pick up and transfer to Hotel. Free and easy. Night in Hanoi.
Day 2: City tour  ( B, L)  SIC tour including water puppet show.
AM: 7.45 – 8.15: Free pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door
 is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then continue on to the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).Then visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant.
PM: After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 -  it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. At the end, journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00. Night at Hotel.
Day 3: Ninh Binh Tour( B, L)  SIC tour
AM : 8.00 leave Hanoi by coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Bus transfer for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.
PM : Boat trip to visit TamCoc to see the beauty of the karst formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone. Dive back to Ha Noi. Night at Hotel.
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong( B, L,D) Legacy Legend Cruise + Shuttle bus.
AM: Pick up and transfer to Halong city from your hotel in Hanoi Old quarter (on request)
Noon: Around 12.30 arrive in Halong habour. You will be transferred to Legacy Legend boat by small tender, enjoy welcome drinks; check-in your cabin.
PM: Enjoyed Vietnamese lunch and beautiful Halong bay toward Lan Ha bay, passing many beautiful limestone karst islands…
- Around 15.00 – 16.00: Time to visit Titop island – the most beautiful island in Halong bay, you can swimming at nice beach or climb up to the top & enjoy amazing Halong bay view.
- Around 16.30 – 17.30: Time to swim & do kayaking at the pristine place. You will have chance to do kayaking by your own to explore the bay, islets & swimming in the tranquil water.
- Around 17.30:  Enjoy Sunset party on the sundeck with some fresh fruits. Enjoy cooking class (Making Vietnamese Spring roll). Enjoy dinner on boat.
- Enjoy Sunset party on the sundeck with some fresh fruits. Enjoy dinner on boat.
Day 5: halong – Hanoi – ( B, L) Night train to Lao Cai
6.30 am: You can get up early & enjoy some cup of coffee under the peaceful morning with sunshine, some sound of bird, waves...Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.
- 7.45 am: After breakfast, Visiting Grotto–we will visit one of the most beautiful grotto in Halong bay.
- Around 9.00 am, back to the Legacy Halong cruise, time for checking-out. The cruise starts back to the habour, passing Bai Tu Long bay, Bai Tho mountain & beautiful landscapes.
- Enjoy early lunch on boat at around 11.00 am.
Around 12.30 noon, our bus and tour guide will take you back to Hanoi.
20h00 Pick up and transfer to train station for night train to Laocai at 21h30. Soft sleeper, cabin of 4.
Day 6: Sapa  (B, L,D)
05h30: Arrive in Laocai early in the morning. Bus to Sapa and breakfast.
10h00: Start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van). Lunch on the way
14h30: Back to Sapa and spend the night at hotel.
Day 7: Sapa – (B, L,D) Night train back Hanoi
Breakfast then  Trekking to Cat Cat village to visit the H’mong, hydro power station and the waterfall
Walk up back to Sapa. Lunch and check out Hotel.
Free and easy for shopping till Take bus to Laocai Station for the night train to Hanoi (air-con. berth). Overnight at train
Day 8: hanoi – Hue by flight
On arrival in Hanoi, Pick up and transfer to the airport for flight to Hue. Pick up and transfer to Hotel. free and easy. Night in Hue.
Day 9: Hue tour (B, L,) SIC tour
MORNING: Pick up guests at the hotel at 07:30 am by bus.
Begin the day with The Royal Tombs: Minh Mang – Khai Dinh, stop on the way to visit The Traditional Martial Art Van An, The Conicat Hat Village & The Incense Making Village. Buffet lunch with over 50 traditional and international foods.
AFTERNOON: Continue by bus to visit The Citadel and Thien Mu pagoda. Then get on the boat for a sight -seeing along the river to see fishing village and sampan on the way back. Do not miss the Sunset on the Perfume River!
05:00 pm: End of tour at the boat station. Night at Hotel in Hue.
Day 10: Hue – Hoian (B, ,) by bus
Take taxi to the bus station by yourself. 8h00 Transfer to Hoian  by bus.  Arrive Hoian and arrange transportation to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Hoian
Day 11: Hoian free and easy   (B, ,)
Day 12: Hoian – Nha Trang (B, ,) by day train
Breakfast at Hotel till transfer to Danang station for day train to Nha trang at 11h00 am . Soft seater.
Arrival in Nha trang around 21h00 pm. Pick up and transfer to Hotel. Night in Nha trang.
Day 13: Nha trang tour ( B, L,)
8h00 am. Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest.Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore. Night in Nha trang.
Day 14: Nha trang – Dalat(B, ,) by bus
Take taxi to the bus station by yourself. 8h00 Transfer to Da Lat by bus.  Arrive Da Lat and arrange transportation to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 15: Dalat tour( B, L,)
Morning visiting: Bao Dai Summer Palace, Dalat Cathedral, Robin Hill 1600m (a cable car to a 2300 meters with an impressive panoramic view – at own expense), Buddhist Meditation Monastery & Paradise Lake, Datanla Waterfall
At around 11:30AM Having lunch at a restaurant (included).
Afternoon visiting:The Old Railway Station ( Don’t take train ), Dalat Flower Park, Preserved flowers showroom, Stop over at Da Lat jam workshop to enjoy locally produced jam and buy local specialties. Night in Dalat.
Day 16: Dalat – Saigon  (B, ,) by bus
Take taxi to the bus station by yourself. 8h00 Transfer to Saigon  by bus.  Arrive Saigon  and arrange transportation to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Saigon .
Day 17: Cu chi City tour  ( B, L,) Small group tour
7h45 am : Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeingthe beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.Break time for relax .Return to Saigon. Night at Hotel.
Day 18: Saigon – My Tho ( B, L ) Small group tour
7h45 am : Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and start the trip to My Tho. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising around four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking in the village paths to contemplate orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and Vietnamese folk music performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Be rowed in a small sampan through the Thoi Son canal and treat yourself to the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business & bee-keeping farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at the local restaurant. Break time.
The afternoon is time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meeting the local people to experience their daily life in the Mekong delta. Relaxing on hammocks to enjoy the cool breeze is for those do not want to join the cycling trip. Back Saigon. Night at Hotel.
Day 19: Saigon departure. (B, ,)End trip.
Transfer to the airport for flight departure.
End trip.

Accommodation offering in this trip:

Tour Cost includes :
- Transportation by Shuttle Bus  as tour program indicated.
- Meals as indicated at the local restaurant, Vietnamese food
- Breakfast at hotel.
- 1 domestic flight : Hanoi -Hue
-Train ticket : Hanoi – Laocai – hanoi / Soft sleeper cabin of 4, Danang – Nha trang , Soft seater.  
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees.
- Boat trip in Halong Bay, Perfume River, Tiengiang river in Mytho, Nha Trang.
- Twin-share accommodation ( AC room)

Tour Cost excludes :
-Drinks, Other meals.
-Personal expenses, Visa to Vietnam.
-Entrance fee for photo or video camera to the sites
-Others not mentioned in the price above
-Tips and gratitude for guide, porters and drivers

Trip Summary:

Where:	Trip starts in Hanoi and ends in HoChiMinh city
When:	All year round;
Grade:	Moderate to Strenous;
Accommodation:	Simple guest-houses (Standard), Tourist-class hotels (Superior);
Transport:	Private car or bus, motor-cycle, fishing boat, public ferry, public train, cyclo, etc.;
Meals:	As indicated; (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)