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About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · HanoiHanoi arrival

   

   Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and meet your driver in the lobby. Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in. Rest of the day is free.

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   Day 2 · HanoiLife Along The Railway in Hanoi (B)

   Explore Hanoi's railway neighbourhoods where locals live alongside the main rail line. Visit Kham Thien street food market early morning to see key Vietnamese ingredients, then venture down narrow side streets to discover the community.

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   Day 3 · HanoiHanoi - Trang An - Mua Cave (B/L) - join in a group tour

   

   Day trip 120km to Ninh Binh province. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with temples of King Dinh and King Le built in the 17th century to learn why the capital moved to Hanoi. Enjoy buffet lunch with local foods including goat meat.

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   Day 4 · HanoiHanoi - Travel to Sapa - Trekking to Cat Cat Village (B/L/D) - join a group tour, bus

   

   Early 6.5-hour bus journey to Sapa. After check-in and lunch, trek to Cat Cat village home to Black Hmong ethnic people at the foot of Fansipan Peak in a deep valley, learning about local daily life.

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   Day 5 · SapaY Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L) - join in a group tour

   Trek 6km down Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of Black H'mong people, then 2km to Lao Chai village. Lunch with a local family, then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of Dzay minority where you stay overnight.

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   Day 6 · Ta VanTa Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa - Hanoi (B/L) - join in a group tour, bus

   Trek 14km visiting red Dzao and H'mong villages, a waterfall and rattan bridge through bamboo forest. Return to Sapa hotel, shower, then bus back to Hanoi, arriving around 21:30.

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   Day 7 · HanoiHanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D) (shared cruise)

   

   Leave Hanoi after breakfast for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Board shared cruise at noon, check in and have lunch while cruising through hundreds of islets. Afternoon activities included.

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   Day 8 · Halong BayHalong Bay - Back to Hanoi (B/L)

   Wake to sunrise on Halong Bay with breakfast served as the cruise returns to port. Enjoy early lunch before disembarking and transferring back to Hanoi. Afternoon and evening free to explore the city.

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   Day 9 · HanoiHanoi fly to Hoi An (B)

   

   Breakfast at hotel with free time until private transfer to the airport for your flight to Hoi An.

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    Day 10 · Hoi AnHoi An city tour + Lantern Making Lesson (B/L) - join in a group tour

    City tour starting at 8:15am visiting Museum of Folk Culture, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, and Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop. One-hour lantern-making class at 11am, lunch at local restaurant, tour ends at 1pm.

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    Day 11 · Hoi AnCooking tour and herbal massage (B/L)

    Morning coffee briefing and market visit to choose cooking ingredients, then cycle through rice paddies. Tour organic herb garden learning traditional techniques, cook village cuisine and lunch, finish with herbal foot massage by the river.

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    Day 12 · Hoi AnHoi An Free Day (B)

    Free day in Hoi An. Rent bicycles to explore the charming town, visit An Bang beach, wander the old town (especially magical in evening when lanterns light up), or visit tailor shops that can make custom clothes or shoes overnight.

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    Day 13 · Hoi AnHoi An fly to Ho Chi Minh (B)

    

    Private driver takes you from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation with rest of day free.

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    Day 14 · Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh Street Food Experience Tour (B/L) - join in a group tour

    Scooter tour starting 8:30am through typical 1960s streets, Vietnamese guitar makers' shops and local eateries. Ride from Nguyen Thien Thuat street to Ban Co market, learning how lively Saigon is with street photography recommended.

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    Day 15 · Ho Chi Minh CityMekong Delta Exploration (B/L) - join in a group tour

    

    Day trip to Mekong Delta, Vietnam's rice bowl supplying the country's rice and fruits. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda from the late 19th century at My Tho, then sampan cruise down the river exploring mangrove-lined waterways, local workshops and gardens.

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    Day 16Ho Chi Minh fly to Siem Reap (B) - flight included

    Breakfast at hotel with free time until private transfer to airport for included flight to Siem Reap.

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    Day 17 · Siem ReapSiem Reap (B)

    
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    Day 18 · Siem ReapSiem Reap (B)
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    Day 19 · Siem ReapSiem Reap Departure (B)

What's included

• Guide: Experienced English-speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Dutch speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
• Meals: As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner
• Activities: – All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
• Flights: Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hoi An, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax Domestic flight from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax International flight from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap, include up to 20 kg of checked luggage per pax Based on each airline’s policy, the price for children will be applied at the time of booking. If you have more than one child, please kindly contact us directly to get a quote. ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.
• Transport: - Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions
• Accommodation: 3-star hotel: Hanoi: Chalcedony Hotel or similar Sapa: Panorama Sapa or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hoi An: Hoi An Riverside Villas & Apartments or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Royal Crown or similar 4-star hotel Hanoi: Le Jardin Haute Couture or similar Halong Bay: Milalux Cruise Halong or similar Sapa: Aliana Boutique Sapa or similar Hoi An: The Saga Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh City: Paragon Saigon Hotel or similar Siem Reap: Saem Siem Reap or similar 5-star hotel Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Amanda Luxury Cruise or similar Sapa: Silk Path Sapa or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh City: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Siem Reap: Borei Angkor or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

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