VBG9: HANOI – HA LONG – NINH BINH – SAPA – HOI AN – HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA BUDGET TOUR 12D11N

DAY 1: HANOI – HA LONG

• • Transfer to Ha Long by shared bus
  • Free time to explore Ha Long City. You can stroll along the beach, visit the bustling Ha Long night market,…

DAY 2: HALONG BAY CRUISE – NINH BINH

• • Board the cruise in the morning and sail through the bay’s iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters, offering stunning views perfect.
  • Visit some of Ha Long’s famous attractions, such as Sung Sot Cave or Titop Island, where you can swim or hike for panoramic views.
  • Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch onboard while continuing to admire the breathtaking scenery.
  • At noon, disembark and transfer by shared bus to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, check in at the hotel.

DAY 3: MUA CAVE – TAM COC – BICH DONG – HOA LU CITADEL

• • A private tour guide will pick you up at the hotel
  • Visit Hoa Lu Citadel, the first imperial capital of Vietnam in the medieval eras.
  • Visit Mua Cave – the prime location at the center of the Trang An Landscape Complex
  • Visit Tam Coc where you will take a rowboat through the region’s Limestone Mountains, exploring the magnificent grotto of Tam Coc.
  • From Tam Coc, we cycle to visit Bich Dong cave and bike on the peaceful country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda.

DAY 4: NINH BINH – SAPA

• • Free time to explore other attractions in Ninh Binh
  • Transfer to Sapa by shared bus. Upon arrival in Sapa, check in at the hotel and enjoy your free time.

DAY 5: SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE – FANSIPAN (OPTIONAL)

• • A private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group.
  • Discover local traditions, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, and explore traditional stilt houses.
  • Return to Sapa town.
  • In the afternoon, an optional activity: Visit Fansipan Peak, the “Roof of Indochina.” Guests can take the cable car (self-arranged, self-paid) to admire breathtaking mountain views and explore pagodas and the natural scenery at the summit.

DAY 6: SAPA – HOI AN

• • Transfer from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airport by shared bus
  • Fly to Da Nang*. Upon arrival in Da Nang, transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town by private car

DAY 7 & DAY 8: HOI AN – FREE TIME

• • Free day to explore Hoi An, stroll the ancient streets, admire lanterns, and savor local specialties like Cao Lau, Mi Quang, and Banh Mi Phuong.

DAY 9: HOI AN – HO CHI MINH

• • Transfer to Da Nang Airport by private car for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City*
  • Free time to explore vibrant Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA

• • Embark on a day tour to the Mekong Delta by private car. Cruise along the Mekong River, visit local villages, and discover traditional crafts.
  • Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Experience a rowboat ride through small canals shaded by water coconut trees.
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH CITY – FREE TIME

• • Free time to explore vibrant Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 12: DEPARTURE DAY

• • Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport by private car

INCLUSIONS