Vietnam tour: THE LONG WAY UP

Vietnam tour: THE LONG WAY UP

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Tour code	VNS02
Price	1000USD + local payment 100 USD
Departure dates	Jan to Dec
Duration	16 days / 15 nights
Route	Saigon - Tayninh - Cu Chi - Dalat -Nha Trang - Quang Ngai - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay - Hanoi
Features	Saigon, as the most hectic hub, welcomes much more international arrivals than other cities of Vietnam, consequently, you may find it easier searching good airfare to Saigon before starting the Vietnam trip. Driving along the seashore, then discover step by step historical sites, hill resorts, sunlight beaches, ancient palaces to tribal market and unique Halong by all means of transport make the trip unforgettable.
Connection	Easy to combine with Bangkok, Luang Prabang, Angkor, and Yunnan
Maximum group size	15
Guide	Fully escorted by Threeland tour guide
Visa arrangement	Not included, take a look at visa arrangement
See also	Vietnam festivals and events
See also	Vietnam country dossier

BRIEF itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SAIGON (-/-/D)

Welcome to Vietnam! Saigon city tour, discover historical and cultural sites of Saigon. Overnight in Saigon

Day 2: SAIGON (B/L/D)

Excursion to Tayninh holysee and Cuchi tunnels. Overnight in Saigon

Day 3: SAIGON – DALAT (B/L/D)
Flight to Dalat, enjoy the city. O/Nin Dalat.

Day 4: DALAT – NHA TRANG (B/L/D)
Morning visit Dalat and take the car to Nha Trang with stops for sightseeing at Ngoan Muc Pass and Cham tower. Relax at Nha Trang beach. O/N in Nha Trang

Day 5: NHA TRANG (B/L/-)
Half day Nha Trang city tour and beach relax. O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 6: NHA TRANG (B/L/-)
Whole day free at leisure for beach relax. O/N in Nha Trang.

Day 7: NHA TRANG – QUANG NGAI (B/L/D) 410km
Drive along the coastline to Quang Ngai with stops at Cham Ponagar and historical relics. O/N in Quang Ngai

DAY 8: QUANG NGAI – MY LAI – MY SON - HOI AN (B/L/D)
Continue driving to Hoi An with stop at My Lai and Cham tower. O/N in Hoi An

Day 9: HOI AN (B/L/D)

Whole day city tour in Hoi and beach relax at Cua Dai. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: HOI AN – HUE (B/L/D) 150km
Danang tour with famous Cham Museum, Marble Mt. Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. Hue half city tour with Royal Citadel and Museum, Forbidden city. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: HUE – HANOI (B/L/D)

Short city to tombs of kings in Hue and flight to Hanoi. Half day city tours, discover historical and cultural sites of Hanoi. Tak the night train to Sapa. Overnight on train.

Day 12: LAO CAI - SAPA (B/L/D)

Whole day in Sapa mountain town, visit hill tribal villages. O/N in Sapa.

Day 13: SAPA - HILLTRIBAL MARKET - HANOI(B/L/D)

Short excursion to the villages of ethnic minority people and enjoy the hilltribal market. Terrace fields. Return to Hanoi by train. O/N on train.

Day 14: HANOI - HALONG – TRAIN TO LAOCAI (B/L/D)
Arrival in Hanoi, short trip to see morning Hano before heading to Halong, cruise Halong Bay, the world heritages then train to Sapa. Overnight on board.

Day 15: EXPLORING HANOI BY YOURSELVES (B/-/-)

Continue cruising in Halong bay before heading back to Hanoi with some stops en routes for photos. O/N in Hanoi.

Day 16: HANOI DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Departure, end of services.

SERVICES INCLUDED

• English/French-speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request.

• Twin-shared rooms at 2-3 star hotel.

• Meals as mentioned in the Program. Special requirements (vegetarian, diet etc.) could be arranged upon prior notice.

• Land transfer by air-con car, or by Russian Jeep or 4-wheel drive car in Sapa.

• Two-way Train tickets (air-con sleeping-berth) Hanoi – Laocai – Hanoi.

• Boat trip in Hue and Halong Bay.

• Admission

Description of services in detail

SERVICES not INCLUDED

• International flight from/to Vietnam and airport tax

• Domestic air ticket from Sai Gon to Da Lat and from Hue to Hanoi.

• Visa to Vietnam and visa arrangement

• Early check-in, late check-out surcharge

• Drinks and other personal expenses (laundry, phone calls etc.)

• Any services not mentioned in the program

booking with us

Travel on your own at low additional cost, email us at contact@threeland.com to get the best quote.

See also: Set departure tours ; Package tours ; Adventure tours ; Day trips & beach relax ; Indochina tours