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Grand Vietnam Discover 18 days

Grand Vietnam Discover 18 days

Destinations: Vietnam - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Hoa Lu - Hue - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Duration: 18 days / 17 nights - Departure: daily - Type: group tour
A fantastic trip for those who want to discover Vietnam in depth, 18 days explore the colorful hill-tribe villages in Sapa, stay overnight on Halong Bay cruise, visit Hoi An & surroundings; see the waterways & lust orchards of the Mekong Delta. Our Grand Vietnam Tour let you touch to the very core of local culture and customs.
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$1,818 /pax

Trip Highlights:

  • Visit: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta.
  • Taking sampan boat in Tam Coc. Biking along country side road.
  • Enjoy your cruise tour in Halong bay with an overnight on cruise.
  • Learn more about ethnic group, sightseeing, trekking in Sapa.
  • Relaxing on Nha Trang beach.
  • Savor orchards in Mekong delta.
Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi
Welcomed by our driver upon your arrival at Hanoi airport. You will be transferred in a comfortable private (non-smoking) car from the airport to hotel in Hanoi.

Check in and have the rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hanoi hotel.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
  • The Huc Bridge

Day 2 Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
In the morning, have a buffet breakfast & fresh coffee in the hotel.

Then transfer with our guide for about 2 hours though the northern rural area to the site of Vietnam’s ancient capital Hoa Lu built from 10th century. Not just any capital, you will learn the strategic reasons why it is chosen to be Vietnam’s first capital and subsequently took an important part in Vietnam history.

Have a Buffet lunch where you could sample various dishes of Vietnamese Cuisine in a local restaurant

A Sampan boat will ready for your visit to Tam Coc, where you will cruise through green rice fields and enjoy the spectacular limestone mountains on a serene and peaceful river that is reputed to be “Halong Bay on Land”. You then can choose to take a bike and explore the country road depending on the weather and your interests.

Finish the day and take the car back to your hotel in Hanoi. Free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hanoi Hotel.






Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour.
  • Hoa Lu

Day 3 Hanoi City - Night train to Sapa
In the morning, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house on stilt, the botanical garden and the Presidential palace. Presidential palace is the most fussy and expensive construction at that time but Ho Chi Minh believed it was totally unsuitable for his poor and starving people and opt for a simple wooden house instead. Moreover, learn about Ho Chi Minh's life and revolutionary activities along the visit.

On the way out visit One Pillar Pagoda. Based on King Ly Thai Tong's dream, One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 and included a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, and a temple of lotus-shape, that reflected literally the meaning “long lasting happiness and good luck”. (Note: Please be aware that the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is closed for renovation work until January 2015).

Next, explore the Temple of Literature. Located 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake, the complex is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and the first university in Vietnam. You will have chance to know more about education in Vietnam from 1000 years ago until recent history in this tranquil atmosphere.

After lunch in a local Restaurant with local Vietnamese traditional Cuisines, continue to visit the interesting Ethnology museum. Located in the west of Hanoi's centre, this museum offers informative and well-documented display about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, include elaborate and colorful hill-tribe costumes, musical instruments, work tools, stilt houses, etc.

Around 15:30, discover Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword lake) and Ngoc Son temple that situated in the heart of Hanoi. Listen to a special legend story about Hoan Kiem lake and understand a part of Vietnamese worship towards Tran Hung Dao, the general who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century.

After that, take an one hour-cyclo tour around Hanoi Old quarter through its charming streets which are named after the guilds such as Hang Bac (Silver Street), Hang Gai (Silk Street), Hang Tre (Bamboo Street) etc…

Finish an unforgettable full day Hanoi Sightseeing, come back to hotel and prepare for your night train. At about 20.00, you will be picked up and transferred to Hanoi Train Station for an overnight train to Sapa.










Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • One Pillar Pagoda

Day 4 Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Arrive Lao Cai Train Station around 6:00. Then take an one hour bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride gives you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces that make Sapa famous with travelers.

Upon arrival in Sapa’s town, have breakfast and freshen up before your trekking of the day. 7km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. And then 3km trekking down to Lao Chai Village, 4 km through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people.

Have lunch at a local family, where you can see the local house architecture and witness local daily life styles and exclusive customs.

Enjoy the landscapes on the way until getting back to Sapa by jeep or motorbike in the afternoon and free at leisure the rest of the day. Overnight at Sapa Hotel.




Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: 14 KM of trekking.
  • Trekking

Day 5 Cat Cat & Sin Chai
Today, take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 3 km) to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.

Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then continue your trekking for the next 3 km to Sin Chai Village, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”, where you can enjoy a stunning landscapes of the mountain.

Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa’s town on a jeep. Freshen up and check out for a bus to Lao Cai station at 18.00.

Overnight train back to Hanoi.




Meals: Breakfast/Picnic Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: 4 Soft sleeper A/C wooden cabin (Sharing cabin)
Tour type: Group Tour.
Trekking: Medium - 6 KM of trekking, 3 Km of driving back to Sapa.
Suitable for: Active people or people with physical strength that allows about 20 km walking in 2 days.
  • Local Child
  • Other Option For Sapa Tour: Easy Trekking 2 days 1 night.
See detail itinerary at:A Glimpse Of Sapa 2 days


(Recommended for groups with children, old people or members with health issues that are not suitable for trekking. For booking, please note to choose in Optional Services page – step 2 of booking process.)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
- Destination: Cat Cat, Silver Waterfall, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ta Phin.
- Total KM trek: 7 KM Trekking visit the Vilage & other destination.
- Suitable for: Families with children, old people or people with heath issues or limited physical ability that are not suitable for long trekking.
- Extra charge: 80 USD/pax - Private tour (book in optional service page).
  • Sapa People
Day 6 Hanoi Arrive - Halong Bay on cruise
Arrive in Hanoi at around 05:00 and get transferred from Hanoi Train Station to Hanoi Hotel for an early check-in. Freshen up, enjoy breakfast and relax until being picked up by the shuttle bus of your Halong Bay Cruise.

Then leave Hanoi for Halong Bay – World Natural Heritage site – via the Red River Delta with 3.5 hours drive. Upon arrival to Halong Bay, you will be welcomed on board for a junk cruise and set sail in the bay while lunch is served. Cruising further in the the magical bay, you can see thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth on the turquoise waters.

After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.

At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board your junk, enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a restaurant with dinner served. Overnight on board.




Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Halong Bay Cruise
Tour type: Group Tour.
  • Halong Bay

Day 7 Halong Bay - Hanoi
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay.

After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of the majestic Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Get picked up and transferred by the shuttle bus to Hanoi. Free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hanoi Hotel.

Halong Bay Cruise Options:

Option 1:Glory Premium Cruise Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin

Option 2:Dragon Pearl Junk Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin

Option 3:Indochina Sails Halong 2 days - Deluxe Cabin

Option 4:Paradise Luxury Cruise 2 days - Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Option 5:Paradise Peak Cruise 2 days - Superior Suite Cabin














Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Tour type: Group Tour.
  • Kayaking
  • Kayaking
Day 8
Hanoi - Flight to Hue
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Hanoi to do some shopping around Hanoi Old Quarter.

In the afternoon, you will fly to Hue. Check in upon arrival and relax or explore on your own.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hue Hotel.
  • Hue Woman
Day 9 Hue City
In the morning, have a breakfast at the hotel and join the guide and the driver for today tour. Start by boarding a boat to cruise on Perfume River then visit the towering Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most famous Vietnamese landmarks as well as the most ancient pagoda in Hue. You will have the chance to understand about the underlying legends of the pagoda that also about the origin of this city while enjoying a scenic panorama overlooking the idyllic Perfume River and faraway mountains.

Take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. Each is an expression of the unique personality of each king; comprised of three elements: the worshiping temple, the biographical recorded stele and the royal tomb. Then visit the finest one as the tomb of emperor Minh Mang.

Have lunch with classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant outside the city’s town.

Return to the center of Hue city to visit the massive Kinh Thanh Citadel. It is the most well known and iconic site in Hue built by King Gia Long since 1805. You will be able to see the sprawling complex comprised of the Imperial City itself, with museums, lakes, lovely gardens in a series of concentric circles.

Also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and once staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines. Nearly destroyed in the Tet Offensive, the ruins today house the Royal Library and the grounds flourish with mimosa plants and vegetable gardens.

Free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hue Hotel.








Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hue Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • Hue Tomb
  • Hue Tomb
Day 10
Hue – Da Nang - Hoi An
Today get transferred for about 3 hours from Hue to Hoi An Ancient Town - the principal port of the Cham Kingdom in the past and now an UNESCO World Heritage.

Along the way we will stop in the proximity of Da Nang for the “best coastal way” Hai Van pass, Marble Mountain with a handcraft village or Cham museum for a glimpse into Cham Kingdom once dominated across Indochina.

On arrival to Hoi An, have lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, start a walking tour around the cozy Hoi An ancient town with the Japanese - covered bridge, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, etc.

Then free at leisure to shop for souvenirs such as silk, handicrafts, etc. at bargain prices. Overnight at Hoi An Hotel.






Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • Ancient House
Day 11 Hoi An - My Son Holly Land
At around 8.00, get transferred from your hotel with our driver and tour guide for about 01 hour to My Son Holy Land – the best preserved Cham structure in Vietnam. At the site named the Holy Land, you will have the chance to understand about Cham Kingdom worshiping culture and see various architectures in a sensual style and finest details despite its ruined state.

Then leave My Son and get on boat cruising along Thu Bon River to visit Kim Bong wooden carving village where artisans contribute a great work in restoring the ancient architectures of Hoi An with their carving skills maintained for generations.
Continue cruising and arrive Hoi An river dock at about 13.30 and have lunch at local restaurant.

Free at leisure the rest of the day and overnight at Hoi An Hotel.



Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hoi An Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • My Son Holly Land
  • My Son Holly Land
Day 12
Hoi An – flight to Nha Trang
Free at leisure until being picked up and transferred to Da Nang Airport by our driver for your flight to Nha Trang. It takes about 1 hour to fly from Da Nang to the beach capital Nha Trang.

Upon arrival at Nha Trang airport, be welcome d and picked up by our driver to transfer to Nha Trang Hotel.

Check in and free at leisure to enjoy the offerings of this city.

Overnight at Nha Trang Hotel.




Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nha Trang Hotel.
  • Nha Trang
Day 13 Nha Trang Culture Tour Full Day
This excursion takes you to visit a selection from numerous attractions in Nha Trang City.
In the morning, get transferred to Cau Da and visit Vietnam Oceanographic Institute which is one of the first oceanographic research center in Vietnam. You will be able to see the whole collection of sea creatures and understand a part of marine ecology diversity in Nha Trang Bay.

Then continue to visit Long Son Pagoda, Catheral or Stone Church built in French colony time, Chong Promontory Rocks and the Po Nagar Temples.

Finishing the day with a visit to local Dam Market with a range of colorful goods, stalls and vendors that offer another aspect of local lives or various opportunity for photos. Then come back to Nha Trang hotel and free at leisure the rest of the day.



Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Nha Trang Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • Long Son Pagoda
Day 14 Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh
Free at leisure until being picked up and transferred to Nha Trang Airport by our driver for your flight to Ho Chi Minh of about 01 hour.

Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh airport, be welcomed and picked up by our driver to transfer to Ho Chi Minh Hotel.

Check in and free at leisure the rest of the day. Overnight at Ho Chi Minh Hotel.


Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel
  • Reunification Palace
Day 15 Cu Chi Tunnel & HCM city
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and get transferred for about 45 minutes through the countryside to Cu Chi Tunnels, once a stronghold of Vietnamese during Vietnam War and a reminder of the country’s resilience.

Upon arrival watch a short video introducing about soldiers’ lives during wartime and take a look at the system of the underground tunnels, where supplies was transported, the injured was treated and people was living during some of the most strategic operation in the war.

Lunch will be serving at local restaurant.

Then proceed to discover the largest city in Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh city with its most prominent attractions such as Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Center Post Office and a lacquer factory before back to your hotel.

Free at leisure the rest of the day.






Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Ho Chi Minh Hotel.
Tour type: Private Tour.
  • Cu Chi
Day 16-17 Mekong River Cruise
In the morning, be picked up and transfer from hotel in Ho Chi Minh for about 2-3 hour to reach Mekong Delta, the biggest rice production of Vietnam.

Upon arrival, discover the Mekong Delta with its beautiful sights and local cultures while enjoying the comfort of a Mekong River Cruise going through the complex system of canals or the area.
Finish the 2 day cruise of your choice and get transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Mekong Cruise Options:

Option 1: Le Cochinchine Cruise
Option 2: Bassac Cruise






Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Day 16: Mekong River Cruise Day 17: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
  • Floating Market
Day 18 Departure
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until being picked up and get transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Have a smooth departure and hope to see you next time!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA

Important Notes:

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they can server you better.