11 DAY Vietnam Tour

11 DAY Vietnam Tour

Get ready for the Adventure Tours in the best preserved part of Vietnam: The Adventurous North! Join in on bamboo rafting, climb mountains, ride along breathtaking mountain passen, take part in exciting trekkings, jump on a bicycle to get around, visit ancient temples, travel all the way to the Chinese border, and head to some of the biggest waterfalls nationwide. Make your choice, book your favourite tours with us and discover the best and most adventurous part of Vietnam, the north!

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI HALF DAY TOUR BY JEEP CAR

Stop At: Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural, runs along the road of Au Co, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Tran Nhat Duat, Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du and terminates at the pier of the Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi Vietnam
Morning Tour: 08:00 – 12:30
Afternoon Tour: 12:30 – 17:00
Private Tour: at any time
Duration: 4.5 hours
Group Tour size: Min: 1 & Max: 6 people in a Jeep
Pick-up & Drop-off at your hotel in the Center of Hanoi
You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for safety briefing, we then begin our adventure!
Leave the busy streets of Hanoi via a scenic road winding through the city’s Old Quarter, through the urban outskirts, and into the countryside. We’ll cross the bridge to the other side of the Red river where you could immerse yourselves into to tranquil countryside.
Experience the beauty of Vietnam’s countryside as you ride through back roads and along the banks of the Red River on our Hanoi village tour. See local villagers at work as your guide will engage you with traditional rural activities and sights.
We’ll continue our Jeep journey by riding through the tranquil banana and vegetable farming area of Red River. There will be lots of opportunities to stop and take photos of the beautiful surroundings and the locals working on their farms.
We then head off to the 1000 year-old village ceramic village of Bat Trang, the biggest pottery village in Vietnam where we visit an old artisan family to learn about Vietnamese art of ceramics and cuisines.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake (L-D)

Stop At: Ba Be National Park, Bo Lu Village Ba Be district, Nam Mau 270000 Vietnam
After the pick-up in Hanoi we’ll be heading to Duom Temple, before arriving in Ba Be National Park. Crossing the beautiful blue colored Ba Be Lake will be our first activity, after we grabbed lunch. The boat will drop us off at the famous Puong Cave, also known as batcave, where these flying creatures will surprise you with their presence. The rest of the afternoon will be filled with visiting An Ma Temple, bamboo rafting and there will be time for a swim as well! Local food will be served afterwards, and it’s possible to visit a traditional Tay musical performance (tickets musical excluded). A bed is booked for you in a local Homestay.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a local Homestay.

Day 3: Ba Be Lake – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Cao Bang (B-L-D)

Stop At: Ban Gioc Falls, Trung Khanh, Cao Bang 22000 Vietnam
After enjoying a local lunch, we’ll get to the Ban Gioc Waterfalls in the early afternoon, and the famous Ngao Cave (Tiger Cave) directly after. In the late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel to get some sleep.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at local hotel in Cao Bang

Day 4: Cao Bang – Lang Son – Hanoi (B-L)

Stop At: Lạng Sơn, TL265, TT. Kép, Lạng Giang, Bắc Giang, Vietnam
It’s time to see the local market! Arrival will be in the late morning, and after we’ve set our eyes on all the local people, fruits and vegetables, Dong Dang Temple will be visited. This is very close to the Chinese border. The car back to Hanoi departs around 1PM, following the National Road.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Stop At: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh Vietnam
8h10: Our driver and tour guide pick you up at hotel or meeting point in the Old Quarter to get to Ninh Binh province which located in the south of Northern Vietnam.
9h30: Visiting Hoa Lu- ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. We will visit Ding king temple and Le king temple in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.
10h30: Visiting Mua Cave( Dancing cave), where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and NinhBinh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain( about 500 stone steps)

12h00: Enjoy the set menu Vietnamese cuisine lunch at Wonderland bungalow.( cooking class activity is available)

13h00: Discovering Tam Coc ( Three water caves) on the sampan (bamboo boat) in almost 2 hours passing through 3 caves: Hang Ca- first cave, Hang Hai- second cave, Hang Ba- the third cave by boat will bring to you excited feeling
15h00: You will be amazed by the beauty of countryside in the North of Vietnam by cycling time.
16h00: Sunset party at the swimming pool: After discovering the amazing beauty of Ninh Binh by walking, hiking, cycling, tourists can relax by swimming, drinking local tea, fresh fruits while the Sun is setting (swimming in the allowable condition)
After trip you have pick up to our homestay in Ninh Binh - Ham Rong homestay to take a rest, shower, dinner, then around 20:30Pm car will take you to Ninh Binh train station to take a night Train to Dong Hoi, train depart at 21:47PM.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Phong Nha and Paradise Cave

Stop At: Phong Nha Caves, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park 510000 Vietnam
07:30 – 08:00 Our driver and Guide will pick you up at Dong Hoi station, airport , bus station … and hotels at Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha town go to Phong Nha Ke Bang national park.
09:00
Visit Paradise cave.
Paradise cave was discovered by scientists of the British Caving Research Association in 2005, has the length of 31km, the longest dry cave in Asia.
You will be taken by the electrical car from the parking to the foothills of the cave (2km). You will went in the jungle, see many kind of trees and hear the sound of animals.Expore the cave about 1km on the wood foor and see lot of stalactites with different shapes.
With naturally primitive features Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. There are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.
12:00:Lunch at a restaurant with local specialties from the people here processing.
13:00Continue the journey to visit the PhongNha Cave.
13:30:Visit Phong Nha Cave is considered “First Cave wonders“
Take a boat about 5km along the Son River to Phong Nha Cave (river cave).
On Son river, you will see pictures of the girls, the children have fun on the waterfront and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of the neighborhood riverside village bearing the Vietnamese country soul.
Conquering the Phong Nha Cave: The longest wet cave, enjoy the scenery spectacular limestone, underground river system and unique stalactite in the world. Caving Fairy & Imperial admire the beautiful stalactites blocks are created by nature over thousands of millennia.
Return to the boat station.
16:00 – 16:30 Vehicle transfer you back to Phong Nha town or Dong Hoi City.
17:00 – 17:30: Drop off Nam Long Plus Hotel stay 1 night.
Package Day Tour Included:
Pick-up and return transfers in Dong Hoi City: New Toyota Innova 7 seater, new Ford Transit 16 seater car, air conditioner.
Vietnamese and English speaking tour guide.
One lunch(Vietnamese dishes style).
01 night on Private Room at our Family Hotel in Dong Hoi: Nam Long Plus Hotel.
Incl Train ticket and drop off Train station to Hue next day morning.
Tickets to:
Ticket Phong Nha Cave.
Dragon boat to Phong Nha Cave two-way.
Ticket Paradise Cave.
Golf Cart (Electrical car) two-way.
What to bring:
Sunglasses
Sports shoes
Sunscreen
Camera
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Private Room at our Family Hotel in Dong Hoi: Nam Long Plus Hotel.

Day 7: Train from Dong Hoi - Hue Depart at 8:05AM

Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
After breakfast at our hotel, car will take you to the train station to take a day train to Hue, depart at 8:05AM, arrive Hue around 11:00AM.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Easy Rider Hue to Hoi An

Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
A full day trip Hue to Hoi An by motobike,this Scenic Coast route is simply the best way to travel to Hue if you only have one day! Join with us and admire them
Leaving Hue in the morning our first stop is Elephant Springs where you can wade in the rock pools.
Next we stop for photos at Lang Co Beach before traveling over the Hai Van Pass. Hai Van means “Sea of Clouds” and when crossing the top of the Pass you are literally surrounded by clouds on one side with stunning ocean views on the other.
Next we travel through Danang to a stop at the famous China Beach with its fine white sand.
Marble Mountains our final stop are 5 marble outcrops topped with delicate pagodas.
Don’t worry about your luggage as our bikes are equipped to carry it.
But if you are traveling with hard suitcases or a large number of bags we can easily arrange for them to meet you in Hoi An.
Start time: 8:00AM from your hotel in Hue or from Hue train station.
Finish time: approx 4.30 pm
Includes: Motorbike transport, helmet, personal Hue Riders guide, petrol, Lunch.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Big, good and high quality motorbikes with professional english speaking driver.
– Stop at some most amazing places on the way and experience the beauty of the landscape.


Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Flight to HCM city in the morning

Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Squares, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Flight in the morning
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Cu Chi Tunnel by Speed Boat

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
07:30 AM Pick-up at the customers’ hotel and transfer to Tan Cang pier by a comfortable minivan.
08:00 AM Depart to the Cu Chi tunnels by speedboat. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of The Pat’ a Chou cake with Lavie water & seasonal fruits, enjoy the fresh air and understand the daily life of local citizens living along the river banks.
09:15 AM Arrive to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
09:30 AM Explore your excursion by watching a documentary film about one of the most sophisticated man-made tunnels together with its extraordinary wartime legends and:
– Walking in the jungle and visiting the traps, the secret entrances, the bunkers, and underground hideouts
– Relaxing with shooting real guns at the riffle range of Cu Chi Tunels. (Exclusive of bullets)
– Seeing the rice-paper (spring roll skin) and rice-wine production line
– Crawling into the tunnels and enjoying the special and fantastic feeling
– Taking a rest, drinking green tea and having tapioca – the main food served during the war time.
11:45 AM Finish Cu Chi tour and head to Tan Cang restaurant for lunch.
01:00 PM Arrive to Tan Cang restaurant and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch.
02:00 PM Arrive back to Saigon to be dropped off at your place of stay.
Service:
– Insurance on boat, all entrance fees
– English-speaking guide
– Lavie water and wet towels
– Hotel pick-up and drop-off in district 1
– The Pat’ a Chou cake & seasonal fruits
– Vietnamese traditional set lunch at Tan Cang restaurant
Tour Departure Time: 8:00 AM or 12:00 PM (Lunch will be served before cruising to Cu Chi tunnels in the afternoon tour)
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: MEKONG DELTA BY SPEED BOAT

Stop At: Mekong River, Long Xuyen 700000 Vietnam
07:30 am Pick-up at the customers’ hotel and transfer to Tan Cang pier by a comfortable minivan.
08:00 am Depart to Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) by luxury speedboat. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of The Pat’ a Chou cake with Lavie water, enjoy the fresh air and understand the daily life of local citizens living along the river banks.
08:45 am Arrive to Mekong Delta Area (Ben Tre):
Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, walk inside the local market in Long An province. You will understand more about the local daily life and what typical fruits they have. We are sure you might find something you haven’t seen before! Great time for photo shots.
– Try some of their typical fruits and keep cruising to Ben Tre province (Real Mekong Delta Area).
– Experience the peaceful atmosphere of water region by rowing a small boat through small canals with the conical hat.
– Taste special wines of Snake/ Scorpion (optional).
– Hearing the story about the local plantations and their “friendly” bees.
– Enjoy a cup of honey tea from local family recipe.
– Listen to the Southern traditional folk music was handed down for over 100 years (listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of the world – Don Ca Tai Tu).
– Get on the Vietnamese Lambro tuk-tuk (vehicle using for schools and works), and ride in the winding village road to see the local houses & gardens.
– Visit a small family business of coconut candies, hearing how they use every ounce coconuts for their life.
01:00 pm Cruise to Diem Phuong restaurant and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch with delicious 7-courses: Elephant-Ear fish (one very special dish in Mekong Delta), rice-paper served with fish sauce and other dishes.
02:00 pm Finish lunch and head to Saigon.
04:00 pm Arrive back to Saigon to be dropped off at your place of stay.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.