A Unique 16-Day Tour of Vietnam highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery of this fascinating country including a journey on the Luxurious Victoria Express from the Bustling City of Hanoi to the mountainous splendour of Sapa...

VGT1: Tour of Vietnam Highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery

A Unique 16-Day Tour of Vietnam highlighting the Culture, Cuisine & Scenery of this fascinating country including a journey on the Luxurious Victoria Express from the Bustling City of Hanoi to the mountainous splendour of Sapa.

Trip length: 16 days

Physical rating: Easy

Group size: Private only – from 1 person and above

Itinerary Overview:

Day 01: Arrive Hanoi (B,D)

Upon your arrival at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, We’ll transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi. The afternoon is at your leisure followed by famous Water Puppet show before having dinner at one of the most beautiful restaurant in Hanoi set in a beautifully restored French Colonial Villa. The chefs will serve up Vietnamese specialties. O/night in Hanoi.

Day 02: Hanoi - Sapa (B,L,D)

Free time in the morning; lunch at the Le Tonkin Restaurant, which specialises in preparing authentic Northern Vietnamese Cuisine.

Evening, you’ll get transferred to the Victoria Express Train for an overnight journey to Lao Cai. Dinner will be served on train.

Day 03: Arrive Lao Cai – Sapa (B)

Arrive and drive to the Victoria Hotel Sapa for two nights. Afternoon at leisure to explore the numerous hotel facilities.

Day 04: Sapa (B)

Full-day private touring of local markets and villages.

Day 05: Sapa - Hanoi (B)

Board the Victoria Express for return trip to Hanoi and 3 nights at the Hotel. O/night in Hanoi

Day 06: Hanoi (B,L)

Tour of local food market, by a renowned chef, followed by cooking class. Private city tour in the afternoon.

Day 07: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Hanoi(B)

Full day private excursion to Ha Long Bay.

Day 08: Hanoi – Hoi An(B,D)

Transfer to airport for flight to Hoi An for 3 night stay– Rest of the day at leisure, before dinner at the famous White Lantern Restaurant for a five-course meal featuring Hoi An's unique cuisine.

Hoi An was a major Asian trading centre in the 17th and 18th Century and many of the original buildings remain. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the ancient town centre, including the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge and the colourful local market area of this unique UNESCO-designated World Heritage city.

Day 09: Hoi An (B,D)

You’ll start your morning with visiting Hoi An market and Cooking Class at the Red Bridge Restaurant.

Free time in the afternoon, Hoi An Beach is an option

Evening dinner at Le Nguyen Dinning Boat – the chefs will makes beautiful food in Hoi An Style for dinner while cruising on Hoai River. It provides a great combination of food, wine and especially the scenery of the old town at night.

Day 10: Hoi An (B)

Free time for the entire day.

Day 11: Hoi An – Nha Trang (B)

Transfer to Hoi An Airport for flight to Nha Trang for 3 night stay. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 12: Nha Trang (B,L)

Full-day boat trip to include BBQ lunch and snorkeling in Nha Trang Bay.

Day 13: Nha Trang (B)

Morning at leisure followed by afternoon private tour of Nha Trang including visit to the 9th Century Cham Towers and 14mt high Buddha statue.

Day 14: Nha Trang - HCMC (B,D)

Transfer and flight to HCMC for two night. Afternoon private city touring by cyclo.
Dinner at Vietnam House Restaurant Saigon.

The cuisine of the south uses many herbs and spices and has been influenced by Cambodia, Thailand and India, among others. Curries using coconut milk are an example of this influence. The south also has a wide selection of tropical fruits and vegetables that are not readily available in the cooler north.

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Full-day private excursion to Mekong Delta.

Day 16: Depart Vietnam (B)

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport to connect with your flights home.

Tour price includes:

- Services of local private guide,

- Private Transfers throughout,

- Meals as specified in itinerary,

- Domestic Flight in Y Class.

- All Entry and permits as per itinerary,

- Deluxe rooms on twin share basis Inc breakfast and taxes

Trip Cost Does Not Include:

•  International Flights

•  Business class for Domestic flights (US$160)

•  Admission fees during free time

•  Visas and Visa fees

•  Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.

• Tips and Gratuities

Hotel Category	Hanoi	Sapa	Hoi An	Nha Trang	Saigon
Luxury	Sofitel Metropole – Deluxe Room	Victoria Train – Deluxe cabin/ Victoria Sapa Hotel – Deluxe Room	Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort – Ocean View Suite	Sun Rise Resort - Suite	Park Hyatt – Park Deluxe
Deluxe	Sofitel Metropole – Deluxe Room	Victoria Train – Superior Cabin/ Victoria Sapa Hotel - Supperior	Palm Garden Resort – Ocean View Deluxe	Sun Rise Resort - Deluxe	Majestic – Deluxe
Superior	Hilton Hanoi Opera - Superior	Livitran Express Train Deluxe/Chau Long Hotel -Deluxe	Vinh Hung Resort – River View Deluxe	Sun Rise Resort - Superior	Rex - Superior

Category	Price Per person (the Prices are quoted in US Dollar)
	1 p	2p – 3p	4p – 6p	7p – 8p	9p – 12p	Sgl Supplement
Luxury	10,289	6,175	5,719	5,465	5,215	2,955
Deluxe	9,655	5,890	5,389	5,145	4,578	2,360
Superior	6,990	4,899	4,574	4,184	3,204	1,893