Day 3
Hanoi - Mai Chau (11647 km)
After breakfast, we will depart for Mai Hich village, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh (it takes about 3-1/2 hours). We will then have a short break at Thung Khe mountain pass to enjoy the scenery of the North West forest.
Arriving in the village, we will have lunch at a homestay. In the afternoon, cycle or walk around the villages. We will
overnight at the stilt house of a White Thai minority host (a cozy and convenient guest house with free WIFI. In
spite of preserving the original architecture of the stilt house that has no rooms - an open space, you still feel
satisfied with closed private spaces as the host temporarily separates the house's space with many curtains at
night).
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Mai Chau, Vietnam
A rural district of Ḥa B́nh Province in the Northwest region of Vietnam. The scenery of Mai Châu attracts many tourists.
Standard Hotel: overnight at the stilt house of a White Thai minority host
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 5
Mai Chau - Hanoi (11647 km)
After breakfast at the homestay, we will trek through rice fields and bamboo forest to visit manual brick
kilns, more villages of Thai people such as Mai Ha, Chieng Chau etc. Once arriving at Ban Lac, we will visit a small factory in which disabled artisans produce manual embroidery and weave products. At the central town of Ban Lac, we will have free time. Then back to our homestay by car/bus and enjoy lunch cooked by our host. In the afternoon, we will transfer back to Hanoi and overnight.
Standard Hotel: 3* Church Boutique Hang Trong Classic room
Deluxe Hotel: 4* The Lapis Hotel Standard room; 5* Hotel De L'opera Hanoi Deluxe room
Day 6
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (140 km)
After breakfast, we will depart by road to Ha Long Bay. On arrival at the pier, we will board a cruise and enjoy a welcome drink before checking in to cabin. and board your cruise. The cruise starts right afterward with lunch served on board. The cruise passes by many rocks and islets in many funny shapes. The cruise meanders among many karst rocks and islets in their many unique and funny shapes. Dinner served on board. In the evening, enjoy night fishing, drinks on the rooftop, watching an Indochina film, or massage, spa etc. (Shared local English speaking guide on boat.)
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay is a beautiful body of water off the coast of Northern Vietnam. The area is dotted with beautiful islands that are perfect for cruising, swimming, and sunbathing.
Standard Hotel: overnight on boat
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 8
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (182 km)
You can join a Tai Chi lesson for some early morning exercise and watch the sunrise over the bay before breakfast. Today we will visit a beautiful limestone grotto, then head back to the boat for a final glimpse of Ha Long Bay while cruising back to the dock. Disembarking around 11:00, then your driver & guide will transfer you back to Hanoi.
Standard Hotel: 3* Church Boutique Hang Trong Classic room
Deluxe Hotel: 4* The Lapis Hotel Standard room; 5* Hotel De L'opera Hanoi Deluxe room
Breakfast: Included (Brunch)
Day 9
Hanoi - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha National Park
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Dong Hoi. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our guide and make our way to Phong Nha National Park. From there, we will take a boat trip to visit Phong Nha Cave. In the afternoon, we will continue to explore Thien Duong. Overnight at a farmstay in Phong Nha National Park.
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Phong Nha-Ke National Park, Vietnam
A national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam, noted for its cave and grotto systems as it is composed of 300 caves and grottos.
Phong Nha Cave
The cave is 7,729 metres long and contains 14 grottoes, as well as a 13,969 metre underground river.While scientists have surveyed 44.5 kilometres of passages, tourists are only allowed to explore the first 1500 metres.
Thien Duong
It was regarded as the largest and longest cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng. Some of the most beautiful and spectacular stalactites and stalagmites in the park are found within Thiên Đường.
Standard Hotel: farmstay in Phong Nha National Park
Breakfast: Included
Day 12
Dong Hoi - Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Dong Hoi airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon, we'll be met by our guide and driven to downtown. Check into our hotel and be free for leisure!
Standard Hotel: 3* Sunland Hotel Deluxe River View room
Deluxe Hotel: 4* Bay Hotel Deluxe City View room; 5* Nikko Hotel Deluxe room
Breakfast: Included
Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (127 km)
After breakfast, we will depart to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival at Cai Be, we will take a boat cruise around the Cai Be Floating Market. Lunch will be at a rustic lodge. After lunch, we will cycle to visit Kinder Garden and interact with kids and teachers.
Then, we'll experience learning how to make jackfruits leafs cake and cycling around Tan Phong Island to visit the monkey bridge. Stop at a local farmer's house to savor a cup of tea. You can try plucking the fruits at the host's garden and talk to him to understand how local farmers care for their gardens. At last we'll drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam
This fertile region is formed by the Mekong River's outflow into the Pacific Ocean. There are many islands and rice paddies. It is a great place to take a boat cruise to learn about rural Vietnamese life.
Cai Be Floating Market
Cai Be is a river-land mixed town in Vietnam. It is a rural district in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Along the river, there are docks that handle passengers and goods, and the floating market.
Standard Hotel: 3* Sunland Hotel Deluxe River View room
Deluxe Hotel: 4* Bay Hotel Deluxe City view room; 5* Nikko Saigon Hotel Deluxe room
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: Included
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