Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.

Vietnam – The jewel in Indo China- 

7 days- INR 51850/- PER PERSON

(as of now and subject to availability of airfare)

ITINERARY IN DETAILS

DAY 1 – HANOI ARRIVAL – No guide

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel (standard check in time 2:00pm)

Free Time at your own to explore the city

DAY 2 – HANOI- CITY TOUR FULL DAY (B/L) – SIC DELUXE TOUR

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 a 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. in 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.

DAY 3 – HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D) – Shuttle bus

08.00 – 8:30: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi, being on a modern shuttle bus heading to Bai Tu Long bay, Ha Long city

12.00: Arrive at Swan office, you have a short time to relax in the office before embark Swan cruise

12.45: Warmest welcome drinks from our staffs. Listen to a brief of safety on board then check in your cabin

13.30: Enjoying delicious Vietnamese for lunch while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay.

15.00: Leave the cruise to discover Cap La Island- the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing

17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset Time (enjoy tea and fresh fruits). This time is regarded as “Happy Hour” – “buy two get one free” while our cruise is sailing to the overnight anchorage.

19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.

20.30: Free time for relaxing on the sundeck, listening to music, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.

DAY 4 – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/BRUNCH) – Shuttle bus

06.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi

07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available

08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature

09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing and check out. You may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).

10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- "Banh Cuon"  by yourself.

11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier

12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns to Hanoi

16.30-17.00: Arrive your hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 5 – HANOI - SAPA BY BUS - SHORT TREK TO CAT CAT VILLAGE (L, D) – SIC DELUXE TOUR

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point (Hanoi Opera House), get on big bus and depart for Sapa.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa

13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Our tour guide will inform short information to you before checking in then enjoy the set menu lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’ mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, go trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall - Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk up the hill for the bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 2.5 km and it lasts for 2 hours

17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Free at leisure until 19:00 Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.

DAY 6 – LAO CAI – TA VAN – MUONG HOA VALLEY – HANOI (B/L) – SIC DELUXE TOUR

7.00 – 8.00: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store)

8.00: A short trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

Trekking distance is about 9 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours

11.30: Our bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to get back Sapa.

12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel.

13.30 - 14.45: Relax and leisure on your own, have a shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want.

14.45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.

15.30: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

21.15: We say goodbye to you at your hotel

DAY 7 – HANOI – DEPARTURE (B) – No guide

Breakfast at hotel. Free time at your leisure until get a transfer to airport for your departure flight.

End of the trip!

Included in the price:

• Airfare ( BOM-HANOI-BOM)
• Airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Hotel at mentioned hotel at Single sharing room or similar
• Meal as mentioned in the program: B= Breakfast; L= Lunch; D= Dinner
• Entrance fee to indicated sights, boat trips
• All tours in SIC basis Deluxe class (small group 2-15 pax) with English speaking tour guide.
• Complimentary Vietnam visa approval letter (apply for Indian/ Nepali passport holder, single entry one month, process within 5 working days – NOT include visa stamp fee and NOT apply for urgent procedure)