Romantic Vietnam 18 Days / 17 Nights

Departure: Daily

Start from: Ho Chi Minh

Return from: Ha Noi

Discover a romantic Vietnam with visits to Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi , Halong, Sapa.

Brief Itinerary:

  • Day 1 - Hochiminh City
  • Day 2 - Hochiminh City
  • Day 3 - Hochiminh City - Can Tho
  • Day 4 - Can Tho - Hochiminh City
  • Day 5 - Hochiminh City - Mui Ne Beach
  • Day 6 - Mui Ne - Nha Trang - Whale Island Resort
  • Day 7 - Whale Island Resort
  • Day 8 - Whale Island Resort - Nha Trang
  • Day 9 - Nha Trang - Hoi An
  • Day 10 - Hoi An
  • Day 11 - Hoi An - Hue
  • Day 12 - Hue - Hanoi
  • Day 13 - Hanoi - Sapa
  • Day 14 - Sapa
  • Day 15 - Sapa
  • Day 16 - Sapa - Hanoi
  • Day 17 - Hanoi - Halong Bay
  • Day 18 - Hanoi

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 : Hochiminh City

Pick up and tranfer to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free. Private table dinner at cruising Bon Sai restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2 : Hochiminh City (B)

Today is free in Ho Chi Minh City. Shop and relax at your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3 : Hochiminh City - Can Tho (B, L, D)

Depart for Can Tho in the Mekong delta by private car to experience the local life on the side of the National highway. Check in to your hotel and be free or walking around the heart of Mekong city. Romantic dinner with special food of the Mekong delta at your hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4 : Can Tho - Hochiminh City ( B, L )

A morning boat trip takes you to the floating market of Can Tho (Cai Rang and Phong Dien) mix with the local who exchange fruits on their boats, then we try the "monkey bridge" and some workshops. Return to your hotel for checkout. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh city where we have dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5 : Hochiminh City - Mui Ne Beach (B)

Four hours by car to get to Mui Ne beach from Ho Chi Minh city. You can enjoy sun bathing on the very beautiful beach in Mui Ne. After lunch, we take a jeep to the top of yellow sand dune by sunset head back to the hotel. Overnight in Mui Ne.

Day 6 : Mui Ne - Nha Trang - Whale Island Resort (B)

A private car will take you to Nha Trang today, driving along the coastline of Vietnam, visiting beaches and meeting friendly people before arriving at Nha Trang city. Upon arrival we transfer to the dock and go by boat to Whale Island where you will spend two nights. Check in and walk around this little island, being sure to be back in time to watch the sunset with a drink. Overnight in Whale Island.

Day 7 : Whale Island Resort ( B )

We are sure you will never feel bored with this lovely island. There are plenty of activities here such as scuba diving, surfing, kayaking, floating bar etc plus great food and drinks. Overnight in Whale Island.

Day 8 : Whale Island Resort - Nha Trang (B)

After lunch, we check out and take a speedboat back to the quay where your waiting car takes you to Nha Trang. Check into the Sunrise Beach Resort and overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9 : Nha Trang - Hoi An (B)

Morning free followed by a visit to the Dam market then transfer to the airport for your short flight to Da Nang. Drive from Da Nang to Hoi An. Check in and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10 : Hoi An (B)

Free day for shopping or relaxing at your hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11 : Hoi An - Hue (B)

Short drive to Hue and check into the Saigon Morin. Dinner beside the Perfume River and overnight in Hue.

Day 12 : Hue - Hanoi (B)

Morning flight takes you to Hanoi. Transfer to the hotel for check in. Dinner at Lotus restaurant after the Water Puppet show in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 13 : Hanoi - Sapa (B)

Today is a free day again (great shopping in the Hanoi Old quarter) until transfer to the Hanoi railway station to catch your train to Sapa. Overnight on the train.

Day 14 : Sapa (B)

Arriving early at Lao Cai where you take your private car to go up to Sapa. Breakfast at your hotel before strolling around Sapa town and surroundings. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 15 : Sapa (B)

Another free day in Sapa, however you can take some optional trips to visit some nearby hill tribe villages. Dinner and overnight in Sapa.

Day 16 : Sapa - Hanoi (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, walking around Sapa town to learn about the lifestyle of people here. In the afternoon, we take our car downhill to Lao Cai where we take the train back to Hanoi. Overnight on train.

Day 17 : Hanoi - Halong Bay ( B, L )

Day trip to Halong Bay today followed by a five hours cruise in a private boat with a sea-food lunch. Back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 18 : Hanoi Departure (B)

Free time until transfer to Noi Bai International airport for your flight home VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Class Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1st Oct 2012 to 30th Apr 2013
2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12
Mid-range 3* 1,600 1,425 1,209 1,108
Superior4* 1,887 1,715 1,502 1,402
Deluxe 5* 2,349 2,182 1,974 1,876
Class Tour cost per Person (in $US) from 1st May 2013 to 30th Sept 2013
2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12
Mid-range 3* 1,516 1,346 1,136 1,038
Superior4* 1,773 1,606 1,398 1,300
Deluxe 5* 2,224 2,060 1,856 1,760
Hotels Mid-range (3+*) Superior (4*) Deluxe (5*) Premium (5+*)
Ho Chi Minh city Hotels Elios , Kingston , Lavender or similar Continental hotel, Rex hotel similar Sofitel Plaza , Windsor Plaza, Caravell Caravell , Sofitel Plaza
Can Tho hotels Saigon Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel Golf Can Tho, Kim Tho Hotel Victoria Can Tho Victoria Can Tho
Nha Trang Hotels The Light, Asia Paradise, Hoang Dang Nha Trang Lodge, Yasaka Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort Sunrise Beach, Vinpearl Resort
Da Lat Hotels Hoang Anh resort, Empress Blue Moon, Sammy, Golf 3, Sofitel Dalat Palace, Ana Mandara Villas Sofitel Dalat Palace, Ana Mandara Villas
Hoi An Hotels Glory, Pho Hoi Riverside or similar Hoi An Trail, Hoi An Beach resort or similar Palm Garden, Victoria resort or similar Victoria Hoi An
Hue Hotels Hue Queen, Orchid Hotel or similar Villa Hue, Saigon Morin, Park View Pilgrimage Village Hue, Celadon Palace La Residence
Hanoi hotels Tirant Hotel, Medallion, Hanoi View hotel, or Similar Sunway,Maison D’ Hanoi, Zephyr, Flower Garden Inter-Continental, Melia Hotel, Sofitel plaza hotel Sofitel Metropole,Hilton
Halong Bay Cruise Glory Cruise, Phoenix Cruise , or similar Paloma Cruise,Dragon Pearl Cruise, Red dragon Junk Halong Paradise Cruise,Indochina Sails, Violet Cruise, Prince

Trip included:

  • Tour programme as in the itinerary
  • Cruise trips at Halong Bay and Mekong Delta
  • All land transfer
  • English/ French Speaking tour guide
  • Domestic flights (Hanoi – Danang and Danang - HCMC) and airport taxes
  • Accommodations
  • Meals: B = Breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner
  • Entrance fees
  • Government taxes

Trip Excluded :

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Vietnam visa
  • Other not mentioned

 

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