19 days complete Vietnam

19 days in Vietnam, still many destinations can not be reached but seems well to these most famous places...

Day 1: Arrival Saigon (dinner)
Day 2: Saigon - Cu Chi - Vung Tau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 3: Vung Tau - Saigon (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 4: Saigon - Mekong River (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 5: Saigon City Tours & Shopping (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6: Saigon flight to Nha Trang (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7: Nha Trang Islands tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8: Nha Trang – Tuy Hoa (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 9: Tuy Hoa- Cam Ranh Airport- Da Nang (breakfast, dinner)
Day 10: Hoi An Walking tour – Hue (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 11: Hue tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 12: Hue – DMZ – Vinh Moc tunnels – Phong Nha (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 13: Phong Nha cave and Dark Cave- Dong Hoi city (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 14: Transfer to Dong Hoi airport – Flight to Hanoi – night train to Sapa (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 15: Sapa - Cat Cat - Hamrong - Sapa trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 16: Sapa – Laochai Village - Tavan Village– Night train to Hanoi (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 17: Hanoi – Halong with overnight on the boat (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 18: Halong – Hanoi (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 19: Hanoi- departure (breakfast)

Itineraries
Inclusion

Day 1: Arrival Saigon (dinner)

You are welcome at the airport
Transfer to Saigon- Ho Chi Minh city
Then we will have a bit city tours: Visit China Town, Thien Hau Pagoda and Thien Hau Temples & Binh Tay Market
Dinner at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Stay overnight in Saigon

Day 2: Saigon - Cu Chi - Vung Tau (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
We will transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels (Which never been discovered by American forces, the tunnels were an important Vietcong base during the American War. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network, connected command posts, hospitals, and shelter and weapon factories. Today, you can walk through the area and learn about the day-to-day life of the Viet Cong, see the cleverly disguised entrances and elaborate booby-traps, and even venture inside the tunnels, some of which have been modified to accommodate tourists)
Have lunch at local restaurant with local special dishes
After lunch, we will go to Vung Tau beach
Arrive Vung Tau, we will visit Whale temple or local pagoda
Maybe, just relax and swimming on the beach, it is up to you
In the evening, enjoy the fresh seafood
Stay overnight in Vung Tau

Day 3: Vung Tau - Saigon (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure on the beach then visit famous places in Vung Tau such as Bao Dai Summer Palace & Jesus Statue Mountain
Delicious lunch will be served
Transfer back to Saigon after lunch
Upon arrival, visit Ben Thanh market the biggest market for shopping and we will shopping around
You have dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Saigon

Day 4: Saigon - Mekong River (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Mekong River islands
Cruising on the Tien River, visiting My Tho fish farm and fish raising village along Dragon island and enjoying the view of the Unicorn island
Going boating, visiting the orchard, enjoying fresh fruits and listening Vietnamese traditional music, visiting the village producing candies
Transfer from boat to horse cart for visiting the bee-raising farm, having tea or drinking honey wine and jam etc….
Using the hand rowing boat through the small canal
Enjoy local specialties for lunch at Mekong restaurant
Drive back to Ho Chi Minh in the late afternoon
Dinner on River Cruise restaurant with traditional music show
Overnight in Saigon

Day 5: Saigon City Tours & Shopping (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

We have breakfast at hotel
Full day with shopping at famous shops and sightseeing around
Visit: Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
Visit boutiques of Vietnamese designers, art galleries and art museums
Lunch at special Vietnamese buffet restaurant.
Afternoon, visit Ben Thanh Market, Old Saigon Post Office, Red Cathedral, City Hall (view outside)
Dinner will be at Vietnamese/ Chinese restaurant
Stay overnight in Saigon

Day 6: Saigon flight to Nha Trang (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel (free time, if any)
Transfer to airport for departure flight to Cam Ranh Airport

Arrive to Cam Ranh airport, meeting our tour guide and driver
Pick up and transfer to hotel in Nha Trang for check in
After short rest, staring the city tour to visit Bao Dai Villa, it was built on the hill and surrounded by the poetic scenery
Visit Long Son pagoda with the white huge Buhhda statue on the top of Trai Thuy hill
Ponagar tower a typical historic building of Cham people and the Stone Church
Visit Dam Market a famous place for local people trade business
Lunch, dinner: local restaurant
Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 7: Nha Trang Islands tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

08h30: Pick up at hotel in Nha Trang and transfer to Cau Da port
Cruising to visit Nha Trang Bay, you can see the great landscape of over 19 islands on Nha Trang Bay
Visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium: the biology sea inside Neptune’s place with hundreds of fishes
Visit Mun Island: Snorkel on the coral reefs which are covered with the multi colored fishes
Visit Mot Island: having lunch on the boat
Enjoy the exchange relations music with many tourists coming from many countries
Cruising to Tranh Island for enjoying water sports such as: Jetski, parasailing, volley-ball….
After that, back to Cau Da port and return to Nha Trang
Have dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 8: Nha Trang – Tuy Hoa (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

At 7.00am, depart for Tuy Hoa
On the way, visit Mui Dien, where the dawn is first seen daily
On the foot of Mui Dien cape is Mon beach, with white sand and blue water (Travelers can go swimming here)
After that, proceed to Tuy Hoa city for having lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, proceed to Da Dia cliffs (They are structured with a surprising geology, including bountiful rocks in disparate shapes: circular, pentagonal, hexagonal or other polygonal looks)
After seeing Da Dia cliffs, transfer you to Xep beach or Ganh Ong, one of the beautiful sights in the film “I see yellow flowers on green grass”
Leisure for swimming or take photos
Have dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Tuy Hoa City

Day 9: Tuy Hoa- Cam Ranh Airport- Da Nang (breakfast, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Leisure until transfer to Cam Ranh Airport for flight to Da Nang

Arrival at Da Nang airport pick up by our tour guide we then transfer to hotel in Hoi An
Relax in the rest of the day
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hoi An

Day 10: Hoi An Walking tour – Hue (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: This morning, we do the walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance
Lunch in Hoi An
In the afternoon, we transfer to Hue
On the way, visit Cham Museum, Non Nuoc Beach, Lang Co Beach
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hue

Day 11: Hue tour (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy an entire day touring the Vietnam’s former ancient capital
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
Lunch at local restaurant
We take our boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda, driving to Tu Duc’s King’s tomb and Dong Ba market
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Hue

Day 12: Hue – DMZ – Vinh Moc tunnels – Phong Nha (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
8 am: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and start the trip from Hue to Phong Nha
On the way from Hue to Phong Nha, after driving about 2 hours and a half, the car will stop for you to visit the DMZ area which is located in Quang Tri province
11am-11.30am: Stop at Hien Luong Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view over Ben Hai River
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit the famous Vinh Moc tunnels, 2 km long tunnel system 60 families lived and 17 children were born in the war
We will drive to Son Trach village near Phong Nha cave to stay overnight here
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Phong Nha

Day 13: Phong Nha cave and Dark Cave- Dong Hoi city (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at local homestay
AM: you will explore the most impressive Phong Nha caves
After 25 minutes on boat, visitors will arrive at Phong Nha cave, take a couple of hours to see the cave
This cave is called water cave, it is famous for its rock formation which has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
12:00: Lunch at local restaurant in Phong Nha village before exploring Dark cave in the afternoon
In the afternoon
01:00 – 04:30 pm: Visit Dark cave, Dark cave is really amazing where you can experience many adventure activities. The cave is called the dark cave because it is made of mostly basalt in addition to limestone. The basalt is a black hard rock, giving it its dark name. Basalt and limestone surrounding you, you squished through the passage using only your head lamps.By the time we got through the passage, you are covered in mud and ready for another swim. This time you can go further into the cave, where the width was probably 100 m and the depth is deeper than anyone could touch. As you swim, you have to duck under huge stalagmites and balance between limestone columns to get to the next big opening. On the way back, everyone can turn off their flashlights during the long swim stretch and you can swim in darkness. It is surreal. Probably the coolest thing you’ll ever do.
Activities: Muddy bath, zip-line, swimming, kayaking, soft caving and walking
Tip: Bring swim wear and towel
After the trip, transfer to Dong Hoi city
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight in Dong Hoi

Day 14: Transfer to Dong Hoi airport – Flight to Hanoi – night train to Sapa (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Dong Hoi Airport
Flight to Hanoi

Arrive at Hanoi, pick up by our guide then transfer to city center
Lunch at Vietnam/Chinese restaurant
PM: Walking tours visit Opera House (view outside only), Hoan Kiem Lake, Big Church, Old Quarter
Enjoy Electric car tours around Old Quarter
Enjoy Water Puppet Show
Dinner at local restaurant
Transfer to train station for night train
Overnight on train

Day 15: Sapa - Cat Cat - Hamrong - Sapa trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Welcome at train station
Transfer to our hotel for breakfast and short rest
Visit Cat Cat Village with trekking
Have lunch
Then go to Ham Rong Mountain for a panoramic view of Sapa where you visit Orchid Garden, Eropean Garden, Gate of Heaven, and Cultural House
Then you have dinner at local restaurant
Free time at night to wander around grill market, local market, stone church
Overnight in Sapa

Day 16: Sapa – Laochai Village - Tavan Village– Night train to Hanoi (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Muong Hoa Valley, visit with trekking to Lao Chai Village and Ta Van Village
Lunch at local restaurant
PM: free time for shopping in Sapa
Transfer to Lao Cai train station
Dinner at nearby restaurant
Take night train to Hanoi
Overnight on train

Day 17: Hanoi – Halong with overnight on the boat (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Pick up at train station
You have Breakfast at hotel
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel and start the scenic, 3 and ½ hour drive to HalongBay.
12h30 – 13h00: Embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing.
13h30 – 14h30: Savor a delectable lunch as V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands.
14h30 – 15h30: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
15h30 – 16h30: Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave area.
16h30 – 17h30: Return to the main boat and continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.
17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
19h00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around.
Overnight on board- V’Spirit Classic Cruise

Note: we will share the boat & with other tourists group

Day 18: Halong – Hanoi (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

06h30 – 07h30: Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
08h30 – 09h30: Cruising to Titov island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titov or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.
09h30: Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
09h30 – 10h30: Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
10h30 – 11h30: While heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
10h30 – 11h30: Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
12h30 – 13h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive Hanoi around 17h00
Check in hotel
You will have dinner at your hotel or local restaurant
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi