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24 days/23 nights |
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Hard Trek and
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Hanoi |
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Day 1: Hanoi
Our
representative/tour guide will meet and greet you at the
airport. Drive to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
- Sapa
Enjoy
5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of
Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi
Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for
shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo
tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters and the traditional
water puppetry show. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in
Hanoi
Day 3: Sapa
Enjoy
5 hour sightseeing tours to visit the city's landmarks such as
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, The Temple of
Literature (First University built in the 11 Century), Hanoi
Hilton Museum. Free walking around Hanoi old quarter for
shopping and short visit Dong Xuan market. Enjoy 1 hour cyclo
tours around the Hanoi City's old quarters and the traditional
water puppetry show. At 22:00, we go to Hanoi train station to
board overnight train to Sapa.
Day 4: Trekking
to Ta Van Village (Homestay)
Over
the next three days, we trek through this beautiful mountain
region and observe the varied customs and cultures of some of
the minority people. The trekking will be difficult at times
with some steep uphill and downhill walking, but the
spectacular scenery, with a mixture of terraced rice-fields
and hill villages, makes the hardship all worthwhile. A degree
of physical preparation is suggested to ensure maximum
enjoyment from the walk. We spend the nights in local
villages, as guests of the villagers. The facilities are very
basic, but the experience is definitely unique. Our first
night of trekking is spent in a Zay village called Ta Van.
Day 5: Trekking
to Ban Ho Village (Homestay)
We
continue our trek, passing through many different hilltribe
villages along the way. On our journey we meet many of the
local people. Black Hmong, Tay, Red Dao and Sa Pho are some of
the many minority groups who have settled in this remote
region. Our second night of trekking is most likely spent in
the village of Ban Ho.
Day 6: Ban
Ho - Sapa
The
scenery of the north is unequalled. The Fansipan range boasts
Vietnam's highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the
areas surrounding this hill station. We complete our trekking
expedition in the afternoon and return to Sapa for a
well-earned rest and a proper shower!
Day 7: Sapa
- Lao Cai - Hanoi
An
early start departing Sapa as we again past the frontier town
of Lao Cai and head for hills towards the east. We visit the
lively and colourful Sunday market in Bac Ha, arguably one of
the most colourful markets in the world! Here we see many
ethnic minority groups, but the dominant are the aptly named
Flower Hmong. All these ethnic minority tribes wear their
distinct costumes and come into town to trade on this one day
of the week. Returning to Lao Cai, we catch the overnight
sleeper train for an eight-hour overnight journey back to
Hanoi.
Day 8: Hanoi
Arriving
back in the capital, we have free day to wander around and
enjoy some of the city’s other attractions. A walk around
Hoan Kiem Lake is a great way of seeing how a great deal of
the life of this city revolves around this pretty body of
water. Visit Ngoc Son Temple and learn about the legend of the
giant golden tortoise, which had once inhabited the lake.
Perhaps afterwards, afternoon tea at the Metropole Hotel? In
the evening there is an option to enjoy a performance of the
unique Water Puppets.
Day 9: Hanoi
- Hue
Transferring
to the airport to catch morning flight to Hue. Check-in hotel
upon arrival and take refresh for a while. This quiet city is
widely known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels,
palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the
Nguyen Dynasty. We visit the major sites including the
Imperial Citadel with Forbidden Royal City like in Beijing.
Free shopping in Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue
Day 10: Hue
Morning
touring to visit the royal mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc and the
beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda are not to be missed. We include
these in a guided cruise on the Perfume River, which also
gives us a taste of the tranquil countryside. Returning to
town, we then visit the Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City.
Stay overnight in Hue
Day 11: Hue
- Hoi An
This
morning we embark on one of Vietnam's most spectacular road
trips by crossing over the Hai Van Pass, towards Danang. We
continue south to China Beach, enjoyed as an 'R & R' spot
during the Vietnam War, which lies against a backdrop of the
sensational Marble Mountains. We also visit these
‘mountains’, which consist of five peaks that are actually
limestone with marble outcrops and are seen to epitomise the
five elements: fire, water, earth, wood and metal. The history
of the mountains is a rich one. They were once used by the
Chams for religious purposes, but in more recent times became
a haven for the Viet Cong, with their clear view of the Danang
air base - at one time the busiest airport in the world. Good
footwear is essential, as the paths between the rocks are
sometime slippery. Our destination at the end of the day is
Hoi An. There are many street-side cafes and restaurants in
Hoi An - ideal places to finish off the day by sampling the
culinary delights of this town.
Day 12: Hoi
An
Hoi
An was originally a Cham port town, but has been influenced
down the centuries by a myriad of traders from various
cultures. There is a distinctly Chinese appearance with
pagodas and assembly halls scattered along the small streets.
Hoi An was once a bustling port in centuries gone by before
the river silted up. Today much of it is a delightful
backwater town with an air of liveliness. The tranquility and
charm of this town with its low tiled houses makes it one of
the most delightful places to visit in Vietnam. It is a
constant favourite of our travellers and staff. A walking tour
takes us to see a historic house (formerly home to a prominent
trader), the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall
and a museum. During a free afternoon, you can enjoy a bicycle
ride in the countryside or relax at the nearby Cua Dai Beach.
Day 13:
Hoi An - Danang - Buon Ma Thuot
Pick
up at airport in Buon Ma Thuot and drive about 80 kms to the
rural village of Nam Ka before walking the final 3 kms to our
home for the night. Our homestay
is in Rai village,
which is an Ede minority village. Our accommodation, a
traditional long house-on-stilt of Ede group, is very simple
but clean and comfortable.
Day
14:
Buon Ma Thuot - Rai village
We
are picked up at Buon Ma Thuot in the afternoon. Driving about
80 kms to the rural village of Nam Ka before walking the final
3 kms to our home for the night. Our homestay
is in Rai village,
which is an Ede minority village. Our accommodation, a
traditional long house-on-stilt of Ede group, is very simple
but clean and comfortable.
Day
15: Nam Ka forest - Buon Triet Lake - Jatu
Today,
we have a full day for trekking through evergreen forest to
the lovely Buon
Triet lake. The trek
is 18 kms but is graded easy and the temperature remains
quite comfortable. We
are picked up by pedal boats
and enjoy a ride across this beautiful lake before enjoying an
afternoon swim. This evening is spent in Jatu village
where our hosts belong to the M’Nong minority.
Day
16:
Jun village - Lak lake - M'lieng village
We
will take private transport to Jun village. Enjoying a ride
across Lak lake by elephant to M’Lieng village. Walking
around the village to discover the daily life of ethnic
minority in the Central Highlands. Back to
Jun village by boat. This evening is spent at a hotel in Buon
Ma Thuot where you can take the delights of a hot shower. By
night, you take a walk on streets and enjoy some coffee which
has the where you can take the delights of a hot shower. By
night, you take a walk on streets and enjoy some coffee which
has the best quality in Vietnam.
Day
17: Buon Ma Thuot -
Kon Tum
There
are some interesting things to do this morning. Visit
Ethnology Museum where we can see many things come from the
daily life of ethnic minorities in Vietnam such as : clothes,
cultivated tools, musical instruments... We continue on to
Khai Doan Pagoda, the last one of Nguyen Dynasty in the
Central Highlands. The architecture of this pagoda is mixed
between long house-on-stilts of Ede group and traditional
house in Hue. Visit Buon Ma Thuot’s bustling regional
market. You can buy some souvenirs before driving to Kon Tum
in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel in Kon Tum
Day
18: Kon Tum - Kon Ko
Tu village
Visit
the Big
Seminary, the Wooden Church and drive to Kon Ko Lor II
village. Start hiking through Kon Ko Ri village, across rice
and sugar-cane fields. You will meet Bana ethnic people and
discover the architecture of Rong house which looks like an
axe blade pointing in to the sky. Later in the afternoon,
enjoy a ride on the river by rubber boat to Kon Ko Tu village.
This
evening is spent in Rong house that belongs to the Bana
minority.
Day
19: Dakto - Plei
Phun - Plei Ku
The
private transport will take us to Dak To. Walk across a
suspension bridge to visit some villages of Se Dang minority.
Back to Kon Tum and transport to Plei Ku. Visit Phun village,
a traditional village of Jarai ethnic group with a typical
cemetery in the Central Highlands. The tombs are decorated by
wooden statues. Going on to T’nung Lake before checking in
hotel in Plei Ku.
Day
20: Plei Ku - Quy
Nhon
Today
we drive to Quy Nhon via Highway No.19 with stopover at An
Khe to visit the former bases: 1st Bn 7th CAV Base Camp, 3rd
Bde "Garry Owen" Base Camp, Looking West from 3rd
Bde, The Barrier Line, 1/9 CAV Area and Manyang
passes, having lunch on the way. Proceed to Quy
Nhon. Overnight at beach resort in Quy Nhon.
Day
21: Quy Nhon - Nha Trang
Morning
departure for the beach city of Nha Trang by Highway 1,
stopping at any point that interests you along the way.
Arrive at Nha Trang, check into hotel. Free evening for
strolling around the city. Overnight in Nha Trang city.
Day
22: Nha Trang
Morning,
we will take private boat trip to visit Mun island. Sea food
lunch served on board. Free for swimming, relaxing. Coming
back to your city at about 04:00pm in afternoon. Overnight at
hotel in Nha Trang city.
Day
23: Nha Trang - Saigon
Free
at leisure until transferring to airport to take flight to
Saigon - Vietnam's largest city has an exciting buzz as
millions of people rush around on their daily business. We'll
see the historic Reunification Palace and some great examples
of French colonial architecture from the comfort of a cyclo.
You will be free at the rest of day to make your own
exploration to discover the city. Overnight in Saigon.
Day
24: Saigon Departure
Free
at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat airport to take
departure flight onward. HOME SWEET HOME. End of service.
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