Vietnam Overland & Special Mui Ne Beach Luxury Tour

Departure point: Hanoi

Destinations: Hanoi, Sapa, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne Beach, Ho Chi Minh City

Starts Hanoi

+ 8 Destinations Sapa, Hanoi...

Ends Ho Chi Minh City

Excellent 4 reviews

Trip overview

Amazing Vietnam! Along the "S" shape country with rich culture, proud history and amazing scenery in each destination, 17-day tour in Vietnam will take you into world of nature heritage sites also as intangible cultural heritage from north to south of Vietnam. You have chance to stay at luxury accommodations, enjoy Vietnam's most fascinating sights such as Fansipan mountain in Sapa, ethnic villages, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An and so on. You will explore diverse cultural, taste great cuisine and meet very friendly local people. Besides that, this trip introduces you very nice Mui Ne beach for your leisure. Vietnam Overland & Special Mui Ne Beach Luxury Tour package is a really good designed itinerary for you having unforgettable moments in Vietnam. Take your looking below itinerary for detail and kindly let us know your requirement.

Tour highlights

+ Visit major attraction places in Vietnam: Hanoi, Sapa, Fansipan mountain, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Mui Ne beach

+ Enjoy activities such as trekking in Sapa & Ninh Binh (Mua Caves), cable car in Fansipan peak, boating in Ninh Binh, Kayaking in Halong Bay, boating in Mekong Delta, sunbathing in Mui Ne beach.

+ Experience local cuisine, cable car in Fansipan mountain, overnight train from Hanoi to Sapa, overnight on Halong Bay cruise.

+ High quality transportation, local guide in each place.

Note: This is a sample of tour itinerary designed by Vietnam Best Holidays for your reference, it can be customized itinerary as per your requirement, and match your travel expectation such accommodation type, duration, sightseeing attractions so on. Kindly tell me your requirement, we will help you to make a tailor-made tour with much fun time & unforgettable holiday in Vietnam.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be warmly welcomed by tour guide with signboard, then transfer to hotel to check in & leisure (the room is official available after 14:00).

The rest time, you will be freely explore Hanoi by your ways.

Have dinner at local restaurant

Overnight in Hanoi

Meals: Dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day - Night Train To Lao Cai (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

This morning, we will start a Hanoi tour by visiting outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam).

Have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, continue to visit the Temple of Literature. Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070. It is gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters and visit Ngoc Son Temple, Walking to visit Ma May ancient house...

Note:

+ On Monday and Friday morning, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed.

+ On Monday, Ethnic museums is closed, visit Thang Long Citadel instead of Ethnology Museum.

Have free time or take your dinner (your own expense).

After that, transfer to Hanoi Train Station for night train to Lao Cai city.

Note: Tour guide will say goodbye you at Hanoi, you will go to Lao Cai by train without tour guide. Another local tour guide in Sapa will take care you.

Overnight on train to Lao Cai

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide in Hanoi, private transfer

Day 3: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Lao Chai & Ta Van Village (B/L)

Upon arrival Lao Cai Station at 05:30 am, local tour guide will pick up you from station and drive to Sapa town.

Have breakfast at local restaurant & having short break.

Then start visit Cat Cat village which is occupied by the Black H’mong tribe. Here, you can see the hydroelectric power station which was built by the French in twentieth century. You will experience the tribal way of life of ethnic minorities while enjoying wonderful views of the terraced rice paddy fields and the waterfall in Cat Cat village. Then transfer back Sapa town.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Then, you will have a trekking to Lao Chai & Ta Van Village, home to H’mong, and Dzay people to understand more about ethnic minority community, enjoy imposing mountain scenery, terraced fields, and marvelous nature. Visit ancient sacred stones with big - small ones which have many unique images, secret sigh. See bridge which made by rattan like Muong Hoa stream. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet.

After that, you are transferred to Sapa town. Check in hotel & leisure.

Overnight at Sapa

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 4: Fansipan Mountain - Sapa Town - Night Train Back Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

Today, tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Reach the altitude of 2800 metres, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan Peak - the roof of Indochina (spend about 1.5 hour for hiking and taking photos).

13:00, Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

Have lunch at local restaurant

After lunch, you have free time explore Sapa town & leisure before driving to Lao Cai train station for overnight train back Hanoi.

Note: Local tour guide will say goodbye you at Lao Cai train station, you will go back Hanoi by train without tour guide. Another local tour guide in Hanoi will take care you.

Overnight on train to Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 5: Hanoi - Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh (B/L)

Upon arrival in Hanoi train station early morning at around 05:30 am. A driver (No Guide) pick up from here, transfer to local restaurant for breakfast, and wait here.

At 08:00 am, tour guide pick you up at hotel, depart to Ninh Binh province to visit Hoa Lu & Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, you visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple dating back to the 17^th Century.

Next, arrival Mua Caves and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch you will get on bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Small River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisher folk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 6: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D)

Have breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, departure from Ninh Binh for the famous Halong Bay. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddy fields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs, plough buffaloes or planting seedling.

Upon arrival in Halong Bay, at 12:00 - 12:30 pm, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Back to the boat for dinner late afternoon. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure.

Lunch & dinner on the junk.

Note:

+ Program may differ slightly base on cruise ships. I will update exactly itinerary of cruise when tour is confirmed, and cruise is selected.

+ Private tour guide will not on board together with you, he will wait you at Halong City. On cruise, there another tour guide of cruise will take care you.

Overnight on Halong Bay

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 7: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly To Hue (B/L)

Breakfast on boat, The Vietnamese call the “East Sea” by a point-oriented name “Eastern Sea”, so you may guess how miraculous it is seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent, including the Fisherman’s Head, Turtle, the Sail, the Incense Burner Rock, the cute Sea Dog Rock or Cock Fighting Rocks and so on. Lunch on boat.

Check out and get back to the shore. Private tour guide is waiting you at the bank to take you directly to Noi Bai Airport.

At 17:00 pm, you arrive Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi for domestic flight to Hue city.

Note:

+ The flight from Hanoi to Danang have to depart after 19:00 pm.

+ Proposal flight: VN1549 HAN 19:15 - HUI 20:30

Upon arrival Hue Airport, driver (No Guide) pick up and transfer to hotel, check-in & leisure.

Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Shared tour guide on cruise, private tour guide & transfer back to Hanoi airport

Day 8: Hue City Tour Full Day (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

At 08:00 am, tour guide will meet you at your hotel then he takes you on tour. We start our excursion by taking a boat trip on Huong River to Thien Mu Pagoda which was built in 17th century on the top of the hill overlooking the river and Truong Son mountain range. This pagoda is one of the oldest Buddhist Pagodas in Vietnam and is not only an iconic simple but also the Buddhist school of Hue City. After visiting this place, we continue driving to Minh Mang Tomb which is located on bank of Perfume River. The master plan of this complex and all the buildings in the opposite sides along the main axis from the triple gates to the tomb looks like a lying body whose head is on the top of the burial place looking over the river. Next, drive to Khai Dinh Tomb which is located on the hill step of Chau E Mountain, the tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern style and built in 1920.

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Later afternoon we visit to the Imperial and Forbidden City of Hue, most of the contraction sites of a heyday royal dynasty were destroyed during the turmoil of the war for many years but there is still the sense of grace and majestic of the rulers. A royal court music show, a world tangible heritage is on our list of thing we must do. Return to our hotel then free at leisure.

Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 9: Hue - Da Nang Sightseeing - Hoi An (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will have short free time for leisure before check out hotel.

Then, drive to Da Nang, passing by the Cloud Pass (Hai Van Pass).

Upon arrival Da Nang, visit Marble Mountain, Carvings-stone village.

Have lunch at local restaurant

Then, continue driving to Hoi An ancient town. Once in Hoi An, you will check into hotel and have some free time to explore by your ways.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 10: Hoi An Walking Tour (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

This morning, you will have short free time for leisure before you will be taken a day walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of Hoi An’s ancient town, you will discover the charming of Hoi An ancient town by walking to visit a traditional Chinese Communal House, Hoi Kien Temple, ancient Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge & spending time in Colorful Hoi An Local Market, free time for shopping at Hoi An Ancient Town.

Have lunch at local restaurant during visit.

After lunch, continue walking through the narrow, winding streets of Hoi An’s ancient town to explore & experience local life of Hoi An citizens.

Overnight in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 11: Hoi An - Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Have breakfast at hotel, free leisure until driver (No Guide) pick up you to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by driver (No Guide) with signboard, then transfer to hotel to check in & leisure (the room is official available after 14:00).

The rest time, you will be free to relax at hotel or explore Ho Chi Minh City by your way.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

This morning, head to Cu Chi Tunnels. Arriving tunnels, a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed will be given. We then spend time exploring the maze of tunnels including innumerable trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Then, drive back Ho Chi Minh City.

Have lunch in the restaurant.

Afternoon, visit The Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, The Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 13: Mekong Delta Full Day (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel.

At 08:00 AM, tour guide will pick up you at hotel and start a full day to Mekong Delta. It is also known as Vietnam's 'rice basket’-- a fertile area spreading nearly 50,000 sq km. Here the mighty Mekong River ends by splitting itself into nine major tributaries. The Vietnamese name these nine tributaries “Nine Dragons.” Here’s our schedule that is designed to help you experience local daily activities along the Mekong.

Enjoy the scenic journey along way bordered by green rice fields. On arrivals at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. Take a leisurely on boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch at orchard garden. Boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea and enjoy “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Back to Ho Chi Minh. Check in hotel & leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included: Private tour guide, private transfer

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh - Transfer To Mui Ne (B)

Have breakfast at hotel.

Then, a driver (No Guide) pick up you from hotel & transfer to Mui Ne. Upon arrival, check in hotel in Mui Ne. Free at leisure.

Overnight in Mui Ne

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

Day 15: Mui Ne Beach - Free Day (B)

Have breakfast at hotel.

Today, you have whole free day at at beach by your ways.

Overnight in Mui Ne

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, no transfer

Day 16: Mui Ne Beach - Free Day (B)

Have breakfast at hotel.

Today, you have whole free day at at beach by your ways.

Overnight in Mui Ne

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, no transfer

Day 17: Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh - Departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, free leisure until driver (No Guide) pick up you and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Say goodbye Vietnam.

Thank you for traveling with us.

Meals: Breakfast

Included: No tour guide, private transfer

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Trip Inclusion

+ Accommodation on a twin/double/tripe-share basic with daily breakfast

+ Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)

+ Private door to door transport with air-conditioned

+ Night Train tickets (2-ways)

+ English Speaking Tour guide

+ All entrance and sightseeing fees

+ Mineral water daily 2 bottle 500ml/per day

+ All taxes & services charge

Trip Exclusions

+ International Air Fare in & out Vietnam

+ Domestic Air Fare from Hanoi - Hue

+ Domestic Air Fare from Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh

+ Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program

+ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle

+ Visa fees to Vietnam

- Approval letter for visa on arrival (depend on each nationality)

- Visa stamping fee at airport: 25 USD/Person

+ Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

+ Travel insurance (you must buy it from your country)

+ Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

+ Tipping to tour guide & driver together

- Group with 1-2 Persons: 5 USD/person/day

- Group with 3-5 Persons: 4 USD/person/day

- Group with 6 Persons up: 3 USD/person/day

+ Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on X’mas and New Year’s, Lunar New Year

+ Single room supplement

+ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.

Price

Net price per person in USD

Options	Net price per person in USD according to number of persons
Options	2-3 persons	4-5 persons	6-7 persons	8-9 persons	Single Room Surcharge
*Luxury (5)**	3621	3164	2992	2920	1723

Accommodations

Recommendation Hotels / Cruises

The hotels / cruises are listed below based on our suggestions & experiences for the best value on this tour. However, Vietnam Best Holidays offers many other options of hotels or based on your choices, with different “star ratings”, allowing you to customize the vacation to meet your expectation and budget. Please tell us for your questions and requests.

(+) Luxury (5*)

Location	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Hotel De L’Opera Hanoi 5* http://hoteldelopera.com/	Grand Deluxe
Hanoi – Sapa Train	Victoria Express Train https://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/victoria-train.html	4-berth/cabin
Sapa	Topas Ecolodge 5* https://topasecolodge.com/vi/	Premium executive bungalow
Ninh Binh	Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh 5* http://www.emeraldaresort.com/	Deluxe
Lan Ha Bay	La Regina Grand Cruise 5* https://lareginacruises.com/our-ship/la-regina-grand	Ha Long Suite
Hue	La Residence Hue Resort 5* www.La-residence-hue.com	Deluxe Riverview
Hoi An	Anantara Hoi An Resort 5* https://www.anantara.com/en/hoi-an/	Deluxe Balcony Room
Ho Chi Minh	Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon 5* www.lottehotel.com/saigon	Deluxe
Mui Ne	Anantara Mui Ne Resort 5* https://www.anantara.com	Deluxe Ocean View

Important notes:

Above hotels is suggested by Vietnam Best Holidays. Kindly feel free to tell us the hotels which you may prefer in each option or combine hotels options at your expectation (tour cost may be changed accordingly).

Kindly note that all of our tour program are privately designed. So that price includes the above-mentioned hotels, sightseeing places, activities, and transportation are by private car and English guide unless otherwise stated. Your tour guide will pick you up from lobby of your hotel in the morning. The guide will tell you exactly time to pick-up on a day before. If you prefer to start next day’s trip earlier or a little later, please tell your guide.

Children Policy

+ Children under 3 years of age at time of travel are free of charge. Limit 1 child per group.

+ Children from 4 to under 9 years of age at time of travel

- Use room with 2 adults (no occupancy of extra bed): Charged at 50% of the adult price.

- Use room with 2 adults (with extra bed): Charged at 75% of the adult price.

- Use room with 01 adult: Charged at 90% of the adult price.

+ Children from 10 years and over are charged adult price according to airlines and hotels.

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