Tour Plan
After arrival at Hanoi airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the Wild Rice Restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Explore Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. Discover the Old Quarter’s specialty shops, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, ride a cyclo, and watch a performance at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. Choose to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, House on Stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Fine Arts Museum, or Temple of Literature. Overnight in Hanoi.
Free day in Hanoi. Visit the Museum of Ethnology, Hoa Lo Prison, or stroll the French Quarter. In the evening, board the Victoria Express train for an overnight journey to the border town of Lao Cai (shared 4-berth cabin).
Arrive Lao Cai at 06:00, transfer to Sapa (1.5 hrs). Check in, freshen up and enjoy a walking tour to Cat Cat village, home to Black H’mong people. Meet local families and experience their culture. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel.
Trek 3-4 hours through stunning scenery to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, home to H’mong and Dzay people. Picnic lunch en route. Transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express night train to Hanoi (depart 21:15).
Arrive Hanoi at 05:00, breakfast at local restaurant. Journey to Halong Bay, board a private junk for an overnight cruise. Kayak through inlets, explore sea caves and pristine beaches. Overnight on boat.
Sunrise on the bay, enjoy tea/coffee and more kayaking. Buffet brunch on board, then cruise back to harbor. Transfer to Hanoi with a one-hour massage included. Free evening. Overnight in Hanoi.
Free until transfer to Noi Bai airport for flight to Nha Trang. Check into your resort on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Free day to relax. Snorkel or dive coral reefs, hike nature trails, indulge in spa treatments, or simply enjoy the white sand beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, Reunification Palace, Opera House, Hotel de Ville, and War Remnants Museum. Explore Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in HCMC.
Morning flight to Phu Quoc. Transfer to your resort. Free time to explore or relax on long stretches of sandy beach. Overnight on Phu Quoc.
Two days to enjoy resort facilities or optional trips to discover the island: visit pepper plantations and local fish factories. Overnights on Phu Quoc.
Free time until transfer to Phu Quoc airport for your flight to HCMC connecting to international departure. End of services.
Hotel list
Deluxe Category / 5-star hotels
| City | Hotel list | Room type |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | Hilton Opera Hotel | Hilton Executive Suite |
| Hanoi | InterContinental Hanoi Westlake | Overwater Pavilion Room |
| Sapa | Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa | Deluxe |
| Halong Bay | Emperor Cruises | Signature Suite |
| Nha Trang | Evason Ana Mandara | Deluxe Seaview |
| Ho Chi Minh | Caravelle Hotel Saigon | Deluxe |
| Ho Chi Minh | Sofitel Plaza Saigon | Luxury |
| Phu Quoc | La Veranda Spa and Resort | Deluxe Villa |
Luxury Category / Luxury 5-star hotels
| City | Hotel list | Room type |
|---|---|---|
| Ha Noi | Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi | Luxury Suite |
| Sapa | Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa | Deluxe |
| Halong Bay | Emperor Cruises | Royal Suite |
| Nha Trang | Six Senses Ninh Van Bay | Beach Pool Villa |
| Ho Chi Minh | Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel | Park Deluxe |
| Phu Quoc | La Veranda Spa and Resort | Suite Villa |
Tour Included
- Private tour with English/French speaking guide
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off
- Accommodation in Double/Twin with daily breakfast
- All in-tour flights as per itinerary
- Train ticket Hanoi-Lao Cai-Hanoi (4-berth cabin)
- Halong Bay cruise program with in-house guide
- Meals as stated (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Tissues and water on coach
- Visa On Arrival pre-approved letter
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Tour Excluded
- International flights & departure taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Peak season surcharge if any
- Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$45 + 2 photos)
- Other services not mentioned