ARMCHAIR VIETNAM
19 Days
Experience the Charm and Delights of Vietnam, stepped with tradition born out of a colorful history.
From Sapa to the Mekong Delta enjoy the Culture and Cuisine in Comfort & Style.
"A tour to evoke the senses"
Hanoi - Halong Sapa - Hue - Hoian Nhatrang - Dalat - Hochiminh Can Tho Hochiminh
Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival (D)
You are warmly welcomed by our Tour guide at Noibai Airport and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi capital. Be free and relax after long journey. In the evening, attend Water Puppet Show and enjoy welcome dinner at Prees Club restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong bay. Overnight on Paradise Cruises (B/L/D)
Our tourguide and driver will welcome you at your hotel then leave Hanoi for Halong bay at 8:30. Spend 3.5 hour sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Stop at Hai Duong Humanity Centre before Halong Bay.
11.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
11.45 12.00 Transfer to cruise ship
12.00 Welcome Cocktail cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins
12.15 Depart to Halon g Bay cruise and program commence
13.00 14.30 Asian Lunch Buffet
14.30 Arrive at Surprise Cave (Hang Sung Sot) explore most famous grotto
15.45 Transfer to cruise ship
16.30 Arrive at Cua Van Fishing Village experience life of local people
17.15 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
18.00 Arrive at Dong Tien (Fairy Cave) Area swimming or kayaking, stay overnight
19.00 20.30 Asian Dinner Buffet
21.00 23.00 Happy Hour and Music enjoy Buy One - Get Two Drinks
21.00 Evening Activities enjoy Movie Night, Board Games or Beauty Spa services
23.00 Program ends.
Day 3: Halong bay - Hanoi Laocai ( B - brunch, D)
06.00 Tai Chi session on Sundeck
06.00 08.00 Morning Activities swimming or kayaking, beauty spa services
07.00 08.30 International Breakfast Buffet
08.30 Continue cruise through Halong Bay
09.00 Check-out cabins and settle bills
10.30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Island
10.45 Transfer from cruise ship
11.00 Cruise and program ends
12:00 Back to hanoi.
16:30 Arrival in Hanoi
Have dinner at Wild Lotus Restaurant before get a night train to Sapa. Overnight on train
Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa (B/L/D)
Arrive at Lao Cai train station at about 6.30. Take a transfer to Sapa. Have breakfast at the hotel, leave your luggage then visit Sapa town and market. Enjoy lunch at Fansipan restaurant. In the afternoon, take a 2km short trek to Cat Cat Village, the home of Hmong minority, have dinner at Red Dao restaurant. Overnight in Sapa town.
Day 5: : Sapa - Laocai - Hanoi (B/L)
Short drive to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home of Hmong and Day ethnic. Enjoy slope rice field, bamboo valley, rustic villages and villager's daily work along the way. Return to Sapa enjoy lunch at Victoria hotel and take a transfer back to Lao Cai station for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train
Day 6 Hanoi (B/L)
Arrive at Hanoi train station at about 6.00. Have breakfast at Sofitel Plaza hotel and free time until 08:30, take a tour to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Residence, One-Pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Army Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower. Have lunch at Brother Cafι Restaurant then check in hotel. In the afternoon free time. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 7 Hanoi Hue (B)
After breakfast at hotel, tour guide and driver pick up at your hotel transfer to airport take flight VN245 at 11:00-12:10 to Hue meet and transferred to the hotel. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, at 08:00 start the tour with a visit to Imperial Citadel. Enjoy lunch at Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant. Afternoon visit to King Minh Mang tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda then we will embark a boat cruise along Perfume river to admire sunset Have dinner at Royal Park restaurant. After dinner, enjoy Vietnamese traditional folk song on boat. Overnight in Hue
Day 9: Hue - Hoian (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Hoi An through Hai Van pass, Lang Co beach one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. Visit Cham museum on the way, Cham museum is the open air collection of Cham sculpture with many of 
the sandstone carvings. Enjoy lunch at Apsara restaurant. After check-in, Free. Overnight in Hoi An
Day 10: Hoian (B)
Day at Leisure time in the afternoon for beach activities or relax on the bank of Thu Bon river or go shopping around. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 11: : Hoian - Danang Nhatrang (B)
Transfer to Da Nang Airport take flight VN335 at 09:40 10:45 to Nha trang around noon. Relax on the beach of Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 12: Nhatrang island tour (B/L)
Have one day boat trip. visit Mun Island, the best site for snorkeling where you will see lots of live colorful corals and fish. This site has been officially protected under the support of Danish Government. Relax, sunbath and swim at Tam island. Then, visit Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island. At this place, the life of the many sea species of Nha Trang ocean that being made in a smaller world of this aquarium can be seen. Return to Nha Trang about 16.00. Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 13: Nha Trang - Dalat (B, L)
After breakfast, take a drive to Dalat to enjoy fresh air and relax. Overnight in Dalat
Day 14 Dalat Hochiminh City (B, L)
Visit Love valley, Xuan Huong Lake, Than Tho Lake, Go shopping at XQ Art Embroidery Garden until taking flight VN467 at 17:00 -17:50 to Hochiminh city. Overnight in Hochiminh City
Day 15: HCMC Can Tho ( B/ L,)
Leave at 8:00 from your hotel for Caibe floating market where approximately 400 -500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other products anchor a long the banks of the river. The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a high pole in front of the boat as a sample to attract customers from a distance. Then, visit local garden and house to see orchard, rice crisped producing process, etc.. After lunch, cruise along Tien river to enjoy peaceful tranquil life of villagers, admire marvelous nature of Mekong Delta region. Arrival at Vinh Long Market at about 15:00, walk around to explore Vinh Long Market.. Then transfer to Can Tho City. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 16: Can Tho Cai Rang Chau Doc (B/L)
After breakfast, cruise along the small and picturesque tributaries by rowing boat, to the Cai Rang floating market. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and Take part in the daily activities of the locals who lives along the Mekong canals and roam through the village to a rice 
husking mill and a rice noodles making shop. A nice chance to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people in Mekong Delta. On the way to Chaudoc by car, stop at Thot Not to visit Bang Lang Bird Sanctuary or Crocodile Farm. On arrival at Chau Doc, visit the Sam mountain and enjoy the a breath-taking view, the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain. Over night in Chau Doc.
Day 17: Chau Doc HCMC (B/L)
A boat trip to visit the floating fish breeding farms reveals the amazing highlight of Chau Doc, a Cham minority village, a traditional weaving village. The last stop in Chau Doc is at a local Islamic Mosque. Have lunch at local restaurant before going back to Hochichiminh city, stop to visit Cao Dai temple. Overnight HCMC
Day 18: Hochiminh City (B/L/D)
The tour begins with a visit to Reunification Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral. Have lunch at Hoian Mandrin restaurant, continue to visit Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, on the way back, stop at Chinatown which should not be missed. Dinner at Bon Sai Cruise Restaurant .Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 19: HCMC Departure (B)
At Leisure with late check out before 18:00. Transfer to Airport for evening departure
NOTE: B = Breakfast, L Lunch, D = Dinner
Cost: $6887 AUD / $8945 NZD per person twin share ex Hanoi
Note Surcharges Apply Peak Season 20 Dec-5 Jan
Accommodation: | City | 5star | Room type |
| Hanoi | Sofitel Plaza hotel | Club Luxury |
| Halong | Paradise Cruises | Paradise Suite |
| Sapa | Victoria Sapa | Suite |
| Hue | La Residence Hotel & Spa | Colonial Junior Suite |
| Hoi An | Victoria Hoian Beach Resort | Deluxe Beach front |
| Nhatrang | Ana Mandara resort | Superior Seaview Villa |
| Dalat | Ana Mandara Villas Dalat | Villa Suite |
| Saigon | Majestic Hotel | Colonial Pool Deluxe |
| Cantho | Victoria Can Tho Resort | Suite |
| Chau Doc | Victoria Chau Doc Hotel | Suite |
Tour include:
· Private car
· Join Paradise cruise in Halong
· Private Princess boat in Cantho
· Privat boat in Chaudoc
· English speaking tour guide at each destination
· Accommodation with daily breakfast
· Meals as indicated
· Domestic economic flight tickets within Vietnam (Hanoi-Hue, Danang Nhatrang, Dalat -Saigon)
· Airport tax included
· Train ticket Hanoi Laocai Hanoi ( private cabin Deluxe cabin 02berths with a/c)
· All entrance fees
· Daily bottle of mineral water.
· All activities mentioned
· All service charge and government tax
Tour exclude:
· Insurance
· Personal expenses
· Drinks
· International flight tickets
· Tips
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