Vktour Brochure 2011

2011/12

Vietnam Lao and Cambodia

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Vietnam Tours Cruise Halong bay •

Halong bay luxury cruises Emeraude Classic Cruise 2 days 1 night (Tour code: VK101)

Itinerary Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Overnight Cruise

(Lunch/Dinner)

08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, travel by road to Halong Public Port. (approx 3.5 hours) where you will be welcomed by the Emeraude staff and board the shuttle boat for a short transfer (approx. 20 minutes) to the Emeraude Enjoy a welcome cocktail and check in on board the Emeraude 12:30 - 14:00 Cruise start and Buffet Lunch in the Restaurant 14.30 -16.00 Surprise Cave visit (60 minute walk) 16:00 - 17:00 Cruise along the Bay and Anchorage for the night 17:00 - 18:00 Swimming/ Kayaking and/or Wellness Program 18:00 - 18:30 Vietnamese Fress Spring Roll Demonstration on the Sun Deck 18:30 - 19:30 Complimentary Pre-Dinner Canapes on Sun Deck 19:00 - 21:00 Buffet Dinner in the Restaurant 20:30 - 23:00 Viewing the Award Winning Movie Indochine on the Sun Deck Day 2: Halong Sunrise Cruise – Back to Hanoi (Breakfast) 06:00 - 07:00 Complimentary Tea & Coffee on the Sun Deck for early risers 06:30 - 07:00 Tai Chi Exercise on the Sun Deck and Continuation of Cruise 07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet in the Restaurant 08:30 - 09:00 Check-out & Luggage Collection 09:30 - 10:00 Disembarkation via Emeraude Cafe 10:30 - Depart by bus for return to Hanoi Copyright www.vktour.com

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Massage two bars light entertainment guided excursion to Sungsot grotto Tai Chi class free use of snorkeling equipment “more info”

Indochina Sails Cruise - 2 days Luxury Cruise (Tour code: VK102) Itinerary Day 1 8.00am Depart from Hanoi to Halong city by private car or mini bus 11.30 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong pier 12.15 Transfer by tender to Indochina Sails boat - enjoy Welcome drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise.

13.00 – 14.30 Lunch – enjoy deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu Massage service is available throughout the cruise. Please book with Cruise Manager or Tour guide.

14.30 Arrive at Titov island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photos opportunities. Water and towers will be supplied. We will spend 45 minutes on the island.

15.15 Return to the boat and sail for about 45 minutes to our second stop - the Bat cave area.

16.15 Arrive at the Bat cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time.

Option one is a 40 minutes kayaking program to the nearby Bat cave, lagoon and surrounding water. Kayaking is 10$/person unless already booked as a part of your package. Water is supplied. Option two is to visit Cua Van floating fishing village, the largest fishing village in Halong bay. There are about 130 floating houses and about 600 people live and work in the village. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes.

17.45 Depart and sail for about 30 minutes to Luon Bo area, where we will anchor for overnight.

19.00 – 21.00 Dinner - enjoy luxury Vietnamese & Western Set Menu or Buffet 21.00 – 23.00 Happy Hour – ‘Buy One, Get Two’ at Bar and Sundeck(wine Excluded) 21.30 Evening Activities – choose from optional evening activities: enjoy classical Movie Night OR play board games with fellow passengers OR relax with onboard Copyright www.vktour.com

beauty services or join squid fishing with crew.

Overnight on board.

Day 2 06.30: Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dinning room.

07.00 Arrive at Surprising Cave area, there is a small fishing village here. Relax onboard. Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on sundeck(about 30 minutes).

08.00 Transfer by tender to Surprising Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes.

09.15 Upon return to the boat, you will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing your luggages. Please remove your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggages outside of your cabins(staffs will transfer directly to the pier.

Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier.

10.15 Enjoy Breakfast Set menu or Buffet in the dinning room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the dinning room, enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier.

11.15 Arrive at Bai Chay/ Halong pier 11.20 Farewell and End of Cruise. Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. “more info�

Lagoon Explore Junk 2 days cruise (Tour code: VK103) Itinerary First day: (L/D) Welcome on board Leave Hanoi by private car or van at 8:00 am, arriving at the jetty around 12:00 am.

Our crew welcomes you on board the Lagoon Explore Junk, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00 pm, start a 3,5 hours cruise into mystical Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Quy (Monster's face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. Dinner and overnight aboard junk.

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clear water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave (8:00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Check out is at 11:45. The boat will arrive at habour by 12:00 for the drive back to Hanoi. “more info”

One night Halong bay cruise aboard Bhaya Classic (Tour code: VK105) Itinerary Day 1 8.00am Depart from Hanoi to Halong city by private car or mini bus 12.00 Check-in at Bhaya Café, Halong City. Embark on Bhaya Classic for a Welcome Cocktail followed by a cruise briefing.

13.00 Savor a delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch as Bhaya Classic heads to Bai Tu Long Bay passing the towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich (Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.

15.00 Visit the fishing village by local rowing boat (01 hour) then return to the vessel for free time at your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Kayak into the village or swim near the boat; Optional onboard activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, etc.; Trip by tender to an isolated pristine beach for swimming, etc.

17.00 Bhaya Classic cruises through the Bay to its overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy Hour & Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the Sundeck.

19.00 Sumptuous Seafood Set-dinner onboard.

21.00 Retire to your cabin or join the fishing program.

Overnight aboard Bhaya Classic Day 2 06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi on the Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.

07.00 Bhaya Classic weighs anchor to cruise through the Bay passing beautiful spots like Trong (Drum), Trinh Nu (Virgin) and Me Cung Caves, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc.

08.30 Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).

09.30 Return to Bhaya Classic. Buffet brunch is served onboard. The vessel cruises leisurely back to harbor.

11.00 Disembark at Bhaya Café, Halong City. End of services. “more info”

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Red Dragon Cruise 2 days cruise (Tour code: VK107) Itinerary Day 1: Hanoi- Hon Gai- Halong ( Lunch/ Dinner) 07:45 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by car/ bus. Drive to Halong. Stopover on the way.

12:00 Embark at Hon Gai International harbor 13:00 Check-in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing 13:30 Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinating formations of the Bay 15:00 Enjoy swimming in the crystal water.

15:40 Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave 16:45 Short cruise to Hon Co island where you can enjoy relaxing on white sandy beach, swimming or kayaking.

18:00 Back to junk for relaxing.

19:00 Have dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2: Bai Tu Long Bay cruising- Hanoi ( Breakfast / Lunch).

07:30 Morning view of Bay’s landscape with cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air 08:30 Visit Vung Vieng fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the floating school and fish farms.

09:30 More time for swimming in the middle of the bay.

10:00 Start cruising towards the harbor while an A la carte lunch is served.

11:45 Disembark. Farewell.

12:00 Drive back to Ha Noi 16:00 Arrival in Ha Noi, end of tour. “more info”

Emotion Cruise 2 days cruise (Tour code: VK106) Itinerary Day 1: Halong Arrival , cruising in Bai Tu Long bay (L/D)

08:00 Take a 3-hour scenic drive from Hanoi to Halong Bay. 11:45 Arrive in Halong Tourist Wharf 12:00 Transfer to Halong Emotion Boat by tender 12:15 Welcome cocktail – cruise briefing, safety instructions 12:30 Check in the cabin 13:00 Vietnamese lunch served on board, while cruising towards Bai Tu Long Bay, passing Yen Ngua Island, Luon Cave.

16:15 Explore the mystery of Sung Sot (Amazing) cave. One of the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay. 17:15 Stop at Titop Beach, enjoy one some activities such as swimming, kayaking,….ect

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Day 2: Cruising in Halong bay and back to Hanoi (B/L) 06:00 - 06:30 Practice Tai Chi on the Sundeck 06:30 - 08:00 Start your day with an International Buffet Breakfast 08:15 A fantastic cruise on the bay, passing Dinh Huong Island, Fighting Cock Island, Dog Island 09:30 Arrive in Ba Hang Floating fishing village, a peaceful village. Visit local houses, fish farms, schools and chat with friendly fisher men.

10:30 Check-out, clear bills.

11:30 Back to the Tourist Wharf and transferred to the restaurant 12:00 Have lunch in Emotion restaurant in Halong city.

13:00 Depart to Ha Noi 16:30 Arrival in Ha Noi, end of tour. “more info”

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Halong bay standard cruises Huong Hai Junk 2 days cruise (Tour code: VK110)

Itinerary Day 1 8 am : Depart from Hanoi to Halong city by private car or mini bus 12h : Check-in registration, Boarding Huong Hai Junk.

12h45: Start cruising 13h00: Have lunch board 13h30: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Soi Sim beach or TiTov beach.

17h30: Relax and enjoy sunset 19h30: Enjoy dinner on board.

21h00: Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.

Beautiful kayaking route from Titov beach to Luon Cave (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov) for those who book kayaking option( kayaking time after visit the Sung Sot cave).

Day 2 7h00: Cake, coffee, tea or milk is served.

8h00: Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat, then cruise to pass so that tourists can have a look Man’s head island, Tortoise island from the Junks.

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9h30: Set brunch ( breakfast and lunch).

11h30: Arrive Halong wharf. Then drive back to Hanoi. “more info”

Sea Wind Cruise 2 days cruise in Bai Tu Long bay and Halong bay (Tour code: VK111) Itinerary DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG - VONG VIENG FISHING VILLAGE (L/D)

8.30: Shuttle bus will pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.

12.00: Boarding Sea Wind Cruise. Welcome drink is served.

12.30: Lunch is served while cruising through Bai Tu Long Bay till 14:30. Roam around the labyrinth of the Bay through the Bai tho Moutain, Oan Mountain, Studio of famous movie "Indochina", Am Moutain (teapot), Dragon Moutain, Chuong Moutain and many other beautiful smaill islands.

14.30: Arrive at Vong Vieng fishing village, there will be taken one of 2 option: - discover the village by bamboo rowing boat with visiting the comunual house of the village, fish breeding farm, pearl breeding farm - Or kayaking around.

16:30: Heading to Trong Cave 18h00: Anchoring for overnight at Trong cave 19h00: Dinner is served on board 20h00: Enjoy the music at bar or a fishing DAY 2: HALONG - HANOI (B/L/-)

08.00: Buffet breakfast is served until 10:30 AM 08.30: Tender to visit Sung Sot cave 09.30: Back to Sea Wind Cruise 09.30: Cruising back to Halong wharf and visit Fighting Cock Rocks, Dinh Huong Moutain, Ba Hang floating villages...

10.30: Luggage pulls out. Clear all bills.

11.30: Arrive at the pier. Time to say Goodbye.

12.00: Shuttle bus will take you back to Hanoi

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Bai Tho Junk 2 days cruise (Tour code: VK113) Itinerary Day 1: (L/D) 8.30: Shuttle bus will pick up for a drive to Halong Bay. On the way, we stop for refreshment and photos.

12h15: Boarding Bai Tho junk for departure 12h45: Start cruise 13h00: Lunch is served 13h30: A Breath-taking cruise in Ha Long bay. Great photo opportunities of shaped islands like Dog island, Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock island and so on. Visiting Sung Sot cave and have a swim at Titop beach. Enjoy sunset.

Dinner is served Relax, drinking or fishing at your pleasure before spending a night on board Day 2: (B/L/) 7h00: Tea or coffe is served with cake 7h30: A morning cruise toward ilets of Man’s head, Tortoise and visit Luon cave by a small bamboo row boat. Cruising through Bai Tu Long bay and heading back to Ha Long pier.

09h45: Check out 10h00: Enjoy brunch on board 11h00: Arrive at Ha Long pier. Drive back to Hanoi “more info”

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• Halong bay private tours Halong bay - 1 day trip (Tour code: VK115) 8am: Leave Hanoi early in the morning, drive 3.5 hours northeast from Hanoi to Halong bay through the Red River Delta with countryside scenery of rice paddies fields, water buffalos, local villages…. before taking a boat trip on the emerald green waters, among the 2,000 spectacular limestone islands, visit one of the many caves in Halong. Sample fresh seafood (vegetarians catered for) on the boat and take a swim in the emerald water of the bay before cruising back to Halong city for transferring back to Hanoi 7.30pm: Trip ends at your hotel. “more info”

Halong bay cruise, sleep on the boat 2 days (Tour code: VK116) Day 1 (L,D) : Depart at 8.00am, arrive in Ha Long at 11.30am. Lunch on the boat. Cruise to the bay to enjoy its wonders with rocks emerging from the sea in the different astonished shapes. Visit one of the most beautiful caves in Halong. Swimming, Kayaking, Enjoy sunset.Dinner and spend unforgettable night on the boat in Ha Long Bay. Day 2 (B,L): Breakfast. Boat trip to see the other side of the bay. Lunch in restaurant before driving back to Hanoi .

Arrive Hanoi at 5pm. “more info”

Halong bay - Cat Ba island 3 days, 2nights (Tour code: VK117) Itinerary

DAY 1(L,D):

Leave Hanoi at 8.00 am. Arrive in Ha Long city around 12 am. Get on boat, Lunch on boat. Cruise to see Halong bay and one of the most beautiful cave in the bay.

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DAY 2(B,L ): Breakfast on boat while viewing the sunrise. Land on Cat Ba island. On the way from the harbor to hotel, we stop at Cat Ba national park to do trekking about 2 hours then the car take you to the hotel in Cat Ba town.

Check in the hotel, lunch in the restaurant at the hotel. After lunch we take the boat trip again by small boat from Cat Ba to see Lan Ha bay then back to your hotel.

Evening: Free to enjoy your own time and dinner.

DAY 3(B): Free time in the morning, relax or swim at the beaches near the hotel.

At 2h45 pm We take the Hydrofoil to Hai Phong. The car pick us up in Hai Phong Drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 6 pm.

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Bai Tu Long bay - Quan Lan island 3 days, 2nights (Tour code: VK118) Itinerary

DAY 1(L,D): Hanoi - Bai Tu Long bay - Quan Lan island

Leave Hanoi at 8.00 am. Arrive in Ha Long city around 12 am. Get on boat, Lunch on boat. Cruise to see one of the most beautiful cave in the bay. Cruise toward Quan Lan island, you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay during hours of journey.

Arrive at Quan Lan Island, a Vietnamese tuk-tuk will take you to your bungalow on the beach. It is then free time to chill, read, or take a walk along the beach.

DAY 2(B,L,D): Quan Lan island

Today is a free day to chill out and relax. A popular option is to hire a bicycle and take a photographic trip around the Island, which will allow you to glimpse the remoteness and untouched scenery that was Vietnam before wide-scale tourism made its impact .

DAY 3(B,L): Quan Lan island - Cai Rong - Hanoi

Early this morning you will take a local ferry to Cai Rong Island, about 3 hours from Quan Lan. Take time to see some beauty spots on the island like Van Don harbour (Vietnam's oldest trade harbour), Cai Rong town market, Hang Doi (Bat Cave).

Lunch and drive back to Hanoi. End your trip in Hanoi. “more info”

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Sapa Trekking Sapa Easy Trek (Tour code: VK201) Itinerary Night 1: 8.00pm Depart from Hanoi by taxi to HaNoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request), arrive in Lao Cai at 5:30 or 6:00am.

Day 1(B-L-D): 5.30am Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to SaPa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. You'll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide. Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight in home stay in Ta Van villages.

Day 2(B-L): After breakfast, you will walk to the meeting point where our driver is waiting to take you back to SaPa. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.

6.00pm - Bus transfer to Lao Cai; 8.20pm - Night train back to Hanoi (soft sleeperwith air conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request).

5.00am - Tour ends at Hanoi Railway Station.

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Sapa Medium Trek (Tour code: VK202) Itinerary Night 1: 8.00pm Depart from Hanoi by taxi to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request), arrive in Lao Cai at 5:30 or 6:00am.

Day 1(B-L-D): 5.30am - Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. You'll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide. Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in home stay in Ta Van villages.

Day 2(B-L): After breakfast, you will have another trek to Giang Ta Chai a village of the red Dzao people then back to Sapa by motorbike or car. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.

Stay overnight in Hotel in Sapa.

Day 3(B): After breakfast, visit Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages.

6.00pm - Bus transfer to Lao Cai 8.20pm - Night train back to Hanoi (soft sleeper with air conditioning).

5.00am - Tour ends at Hanoi Railway Station. “more info�

Sapa Hard Trek & Homestay (Tour code: VK203) Itinerary Night 1: 8.00pm Depart from Hanoi by taxi to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request) Arrive in Lao Cai at 5:30 or 6:00am.

Day 1 (B,L,D): 5.30am - Arrive in LaoCai. The bus ride uphill toSapa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Arrive in Sapa, have Copyright www.vktour.com

breakfast and prepare to start trekking at 9:00am down the valley. Stop for a picnic lunch, then continue to Ta Van village to visit Dzay minority people for a unique home stay experience.

Day 2 (B,L,D): This full day of trekking takes you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the villages and homes of the local hill tribes. Picnic lunch by the stream before moving on to Ban Ho. Overnight with your Tay hill tribe family.

Day 3 (B): Short trek to the dirt road for the jeep ride back to Sa Pa. Free afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, with great shopping in the market.

6.00pm - Bus departs Sapa for LaoCai (7pm).

8.20pm - Night train back to Hanoi (soft sleeper with air conditioning).

5.00am - Tour ends at Hanoi RailwayStation. “more info”

Sapa Treking and Bac Ha Sunday Market (Tour code: VK204) Itinerary Night 1 (Thurday Night): 8.00pm Depart from Hanoi by taxi to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request) Arrive in Lao Cai at 5:30 or 6:00am.

Day 1 (Friday): Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Sin Chai Village (B, L, ) 6 : 00 Am - Arrive to Lao Cai train station. Welcome by your local guide and driver.

Take a drive of 40km to your hotel in Sapa town. Have breakfast in restaurant. The guide will help you to put your bags in the Hotel luggage store then take you to explore Sapa town. Back to the Hotel for check in. Have lunch.

After lunch, a walk down to the South-West of Sapa (around 4km), pass through the market to the sealed pathways to Cat Cat village. This twisty beautiful vista road leads you to stairs where we descend to the centre of the Black H'mong’s village then keep going down to the Cat Cat waterfall. This is a chance to see the hydroelectric power station established by the French. You can swim in the small river if weather permits.

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huge stunning landscapes before climbing up to the road back to Sapa. You have free time to have dinner and to explore Sapa town at night.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa town.

Day 2 (Saturday): Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai Villages - Sapa (7 hours trekking, 17 km, 3 villages - B,L, ) Breakfast at Hotel. Treking down the valley where to visit 2 villages of the H'mong and the Dzay. Picnic lunch on the way or in a local family. Go on visiting the Red Dzao in Giang Ta Chai village, visiting a waterfall and a suspension bridge. Walk up to the road for the transfer back to Sapa. Free for your dinner and your own leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa town.

Day 3 (Sunday): Sapa - Bac Ha Market - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B,L,) Breakfast at Hotel then check out hotel room. Transfer to Bac Ha market ( 120km from Sapa ). You will visit a big market filled with many different hill-tribe peoples. This is the most colorful market in North Vietnam. At the market, you have chance to enjoy Bac Ha people's simple but unique kinds of food with special wines made from rice, cassavas, corn and different sorts of fruits such as plumps, apples, peaches... talking to the minorities through the guide's interpretation. Leave the market for the H'mong King's house (King Hoang A Tuong) built by the French colonists and the Chinese in 1920. Return to the town for lunch.

In the afternoon, spend time visiting another village (Ban Pho village). Say good bye to Bac Ha and get back to Lao Cai for night train back to Hanoi. You can have dinner at restaurant in Lao Cai before catching the train back to Hanoi.

Overnight in the A/C soft sleeper wooden Cabin. (4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request).

Arrive in Hanoi around 5:00 AM next day. Tour ends. “more info�

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CONQUER FANSIPAN MOUNT PEAK (Tour code: VK205) Itinerary Night 1 : Hanoi - Lao Cai 8.00pm - Depart from Hanoi by taxi to Hanoi Railway Station and catch the night train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request). Arrive in Lao Cai at 5:30 or 6:00am.

Day 1 : Laocai -Sapa ( 1600m ) - Camp 1 ( 2200m ) (B, L, D) Picked up at Laocai Station by bus to Sapa (round 8.30 AM). Breakfast and start the trip to conquer the roof of Vietnam and Indochina - Fansipan peak. At about 9h30 AM, take bus to the highest pass in Vietnam - TramTon Pass located at 2100m above the sea level (17 km by bus). Visit Silver waterfall before reaching the pass. Spend your time enjoying marvelous nature and then start the strenuous trek to the peak. After roughly 6 hours through the primitive rain jungles, many small streams and bamboo forests… You will have managed to reach a top of 2200m and at this point, make tents, prepare for dinner and spend the first night in the mountain.

Day 2 : Camp 1 to the Summit of Fansipan ( 3143m ) (B, L, D) Breakfast at the camp and then continue climbing to the summit by way of pine and yellow bamboo forests. After 4 hours, you will successfully conquer the roof of Vietnam. Spend 1/2 or 1 hour enjoying the splendid landscapes from around the mountain, at this virginal roof of Vietnam and Indochina is a specious chance for you to enjoy watching the surroundings: to the North-West is small village areas belonging to Laichau province, the splendid rolling mountains; to the North East is the overall picture of Sapa town which is only seen from here . Have lunch and then return down to the same point for 2nd night in the mountain. Dinner at the tents.

Day 3 : Camp 1 ( 2200m) to Sapa (B, L) After the last breakfast in the mountain, take another way to go down to the foot of Mount where to visit and get understandings of the lifestyles, the traditional customs of the people in a village of the Black H'mong called SinChai, then take bus back to Sapa (18 km by bus). Lunch and check in hotel.

Day 4 : Sapa - Laocai - Hanoi ( Overnight on the train ) (B,) Free to explore Sapa town. In the afternoon , transfer to Laocai Station for the night train to Hanoi.

The trip end at Hanoi Railway Station in the next morning. “more info”

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Hanoi and Surrounds Traditional Villages Tours (Tour code: VK302) Itinerary In the morning: our guide and driver pick up you at your hotel at around 8:00 am, Take your first visit to Bat Trang ceramic village where they produce ceramic and pottery, after that you keep your way to But Thap pagoda. Then next to Dong Ho wood print painting.

Driver back to Hanoi for lunch. Enjoy your lunch at Cha Ca La Vong.( one of hundred dishes you have to try before you die) In the afternoon: After lunch we're going to the other side of the city to see Van Phuc silk village. Back to your hotel and finish your trip. “more info”

Hanoi City - 1 day tour (Tour code: VK301) Itinerary Morning: 8:30 We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature.Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.Back to your hotel.Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.

Cyclo tour available upon request “more info”

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Perfume Pagoda one day trip (Tour code: VK303) Itinerary AM: Depart at 8.00am, 65 km away from Hanoi; 1.5hrs road trip to Ben Duc 1.5hrs rowing boat on Yen Stream to the Thien tru Pagoda. Then, 1hrs trekking up mountain to the Huong Tich - the main cave.

After visiting,1 hour go down. Lunch in the restaurant near by Thien Tru pagoda.

PM: Visit the Thien Tru Pagoda. 1.5hrs boat trip back to Ben Duc and take car (bus) to Hanoi. “more info”

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (Tour code: VK304) Itinerary Depart Hanoi by private coach to Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam and the famous old temples of The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. Cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.

Boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into three of the many caves carved through the limestone.

Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to dock (1 hour).

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Saigon and Surrounds Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels (Tour code: VK401) The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Today, Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war . “more info�

Saigon - Mekong Delta (Tour code: VK402) Itinerary Day 1: Saigon - Mekong Delta - Can Tho (L,D) Take a 2hrs driving to My Tho city, boating along the Hau River to Thoi Son Island; people warmly welcome you with fruits served in farmers' gardens. Enjoy interesting traditional Music is performed. Take a boating to discover the hidden mysterious daily life of friendly people.

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wine, hiking in fruits gardens to meet the bee-grower, try an impressive honey tea, and relax in quiet surroundings.

Back to the boat wharf, continue driving to Can Tho, passing vast Rice-fields, check-in on arrival, overnight at hotel in Can Tho. Day 2: Can Tho - Saigon (B,L) Early in the morning, take the boat trip to Cai Rang Floating market, the most unique market in Vietnam, see people with goods sales from boat to boat, more visit to local gardens, taste the Coconut Milk, fresh fruits.

Landing on the local people village to visit rice noodles and rice papers workshops of local people. After lunch at the local restaurant, transfer back to Saigon end of services. “more info”

Saigon - Phu Quoc island (Tour code: VK403) Day 1 : Hochiminh city - Phu Quoc Pick up and transfer to Tan San Nhat airport to catch your flight to Phu Quoc. Pick up and transfer to your resort. Relax on your own private beach in the afternoon.

Overnight at your chosen report on Phuquoc island.

Day 2 : Phu Quoc ( Swimming in the South ) ( B,L ) Breakfast at your hotel. Then drive to An Thoi port, stopping off to see the Australian pearl farm en route. Arrive at An Thoi port and take a fishing boat to the An Thoi archipelago. Drop anchor in a quite bay and try your hand at angling. Compete with your fellow passengers to see who can catch the most fish. Then enjoy a delicious barbecued seafood lunch. After disembarking, drive to Sao beach to go swimming or simply relax in the beach hammocks. Visit Ham Ninh fishing village on the way back to the hotel. Dinner on guests account. Overnight at your chosen resort on Phuquoc island.

Day 3 : Phu Quoc ( Natural forest in the North ) ( B,L ) Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to the North to discover the primitive unspoiled forest, visit the black pepper plantation at Khu Tuong and go sightseeing in Phu Quoc national park. Then head for Dai beach and go swimming in the crystal-clear water.

After lunch, return to your hotel. At leisure in the afternoon. Dinner on guests account.

Overnight at your chosen resort on Phuquoc island.

Day 4 : Phu Quoc - Hochiminh city ( B ) Breakfast at your hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for boarding flight to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the trip. “more info”

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Saigon - Con Dao island (Tour code: VK406) Day 1 : Hochiminh city - Con Dao (L,D) Pick up and transfer to Tan San Nhat airport for boarding flight to Con Dao island. Car transfer to hotel. Check in and relax. Lunch at the hotel.

Free time for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing in the cool island breezes. In the evening, adjourn to a restaurant to enjoy a sumptuous outdoor dinner served under the stars. Overnight at your chosen resort on Con Dao island.

Day 2 : Con Dao ( B,L,D ) After breakfast, take a boat ride to Bay Canh islet, where you can swim and look for sea-turtle eggs on the lovely beaches. Then enjoy a trek through the magical, timeforgotten mangrove forests characteristic of Southern Vietnam, and discover beautiful coral reefs by snorkeling at low tide. You can also take a fantastic two-hour walk to a functioning French-built lighthouse. Return to Con Dao in the late afternoon for dinner and relaxation. Overnight at your chosen resort on Con Dao island.

Day 3 : Con Dao ( B,L,D ) Go swimming or explore the deserted roads hidden beneath the shady vaults of old trees. Visit the notorious Tiger Cages, the former prison built by French colonialists, and Hang Duong Cemetery. Lunch at your hotel. Leisure time in the afternoon.

Overnight at your chosen resort on Con Dao island.

Day 4 : Con Dao - Hochiminh city ( B )

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Saigon - Mui Ne 3 days trip (Tour code: VK404) Day 1: Saigon - Mui Ne (L) Leave Ho Chi Minh City by road for Phan Thiet. The scenic 200km drive north on Highway One passes through the bustling city of Bien Hoa before cutting through dense rubber plantations. Nearer to Phan Thiet the terrain changes to arid semi-desert with cactus plants and strange looking dragon fruit trees. Arrive in Phan Thiet in the afternoon and check in your hotel. The rest of day is free to relax by the pool or on the sandy beach. Overnight in Mui Ne. Day 2: Mui Ne (B) A full day at leisure in Mui Ne. For the more active, golf is available nearby. Overnight in Mui Ne. Copyright www.vktour.com

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Saigon - Dalat - Nha Trang (Tour code: VK405)

Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Departure Transfer at 7:30AM from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Da Lat by open bus for 308km in 6 hours. Hotel check-in upon arrival. Overnight in Da Lat. Day 2 : Dalat city tour ( B,L ) Depart at 8:30AM to visit Buddhist Meditation Monastery, Paradise lake, Chicken village (minority), Incense stick making Lien Khuong waterfall or Prenn waterfall (optional), Flower garden, Bao Dai’s summer palace, Crazy house and Valley of love.

Overnight in Da Lat. Day 3 : Dalat - Nha Trang ( B ) Transfer at 7:30AM from Da Lat to Nha Trang for 214km in 06 hours. Sightseeing stopover for visiting Cham Tower. Exclude of entrance fees. Hotel check-in upon arrival. O/n in Nha Trang.

Day 4 : Nha Trang island tour ( B,L ) Island tour: Mun island (snorkeling equipment free), Mot Island (lunch & enjoy floating mini-bar), the fishing village (caged fish breeding + local villager). Include of transport, guide, lunch (seafood + fruits). Exclusive of entrance fees.

Day 5 : Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) ( B )

Transfer at 7:30AM from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) by open bus for 450km in 8 hours.Stop at Ca Na beach for sightseeing and Mui Ne for lunch (excl). Finish trip in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) at 17:30 .

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Central Vietnam Central Vietnam Heritages Tour (Tour code: VK501) Itinerary Day 1: Danang Arrival - Hoi An Upon arrival at Danang you will be greeted by our guide who will begin by escorting you on a tour of Danang City, including the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain.

Continue to delightful township of Hoi An approximately 30 km away. Once at Hoi An we will check into our hotel, followed by some free time to explore. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An Day 2: Hoi An (Breakfast/Dinner) Today there will be a tour in Hoi An to the Chinese Assembly Halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Tan Ky House. Following the tour there is free time to discover what else Hoi An has to offer. Whether it is in the silk shops having a new wardrobe tailored or cycling to the beach about 6 kilometers away, one thing is certain, you will not get bored in this town. Tonight we will dine at one of the many excellent restaurants located here. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An. Day 3: Hoi An (Breakfast) This morning we will board a boat and cruise the waterways for a look at a ceramic craft village and the boat building yards. For those people interested, a trip to the My Son Cham towers, about a hour and a half drive from Hoi An can be arranged. Or maybe you would prefer to relax beside the pool at the hotel or head to the beach for a swim. One thing is for sure, there will be final fittings to attend to at some of the tailor's shops. You will find these businesses irresistible magnets. Overnight at hotel in Hoi An. Day 4: Hoi An - Hue (Breakfast) As we bid Hoi An farewell this morning we continue our north bound journey to Hue. Along the way we will travel over the Hai Van pass, stopping at the top to take in the stunning views north over Lang Co beach and south over Danang city. Our second Copyright www.vktour.com

stop will be Lang Co beach, for coffee and refreshments, then continuing on our way to Hue. Afternoon: board bicycles for a tour around this fabulous city. A visit to Hue would be completed by taking in attractions such as the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and the Dong Ba market. Overnight at hotel in Hue. Day 5: Hue (Breakfast/Lunch) Breakfast at hotel. Morning: boat ride on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch on boat. Afternoon: continue to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh's Tombs, back to hotel. Accommodation at hotel in Hue. Day 6: Hue - Departure (Breakfast) Today is departure day and time to bid farewell to your guide. If you are continuing on a domestic flight you can depart from Hue airport. For international flights you will be transferred back to Danang airport. “more info”

Hoi An - My Son - Cham island Tour (Tour code: VK502) Itinerary Day 1: Hoi An - The World Heritage (L,D) Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at Danang airport. Have lunch, visit the Marble mountains, stonemasons’ village and transfer to Hoi An. Check in your hotel.

In the afternoon, city tour of Hoi An: the historic and cultural showroom of Hoi An, Japanese covered bridge, Phuc Kien assembly hall, traditional old Vietnamese houses.

Day 2: My Son - The World Heritage (B,L,D) In the morning : go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.

In the afternoon: take a boat trip on the graceful Thu Bon river and stop to visit the traditional ceramic and carpentry villages.

Day 3: Cham island (B,L) - 8.30 am : Pickup and tranfer to Cua Dai Quay - 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island - 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village) - 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.

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- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax Day 4: Departure from Hoi An (B) On your final day in Hoi An, you're free to do exactly as you please. Spend a few lazy hours on the wide sandy beach or get that final fitting for your new outfit. There is certainly no shortage of possibilities in this wonderful little town. We can transfer you to Da Nang airport for your flight or to the places on your request. “more info”

Impressions of Hue Tour (Tour code: VK503) Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Hué Arrive in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Our driver and guide will pick up and transfer you to hotel in Hue. In the afternoon, visit Forbidden Purple City, The Emperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.

Day 2: Boat trip on Perfume River (B,L,D) Start by taking a leisurely boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and a symbol of the city. Continue to Minh Mang mausoleum. Lunch on boat then depart to the Mausoleum of Tu Duc. Built decades before its occupant's death, the tomb was used as a palace retreat before its final use as the emperor's resting Hue Vietnam place. Finish up the day at Khai Dinh's Tomb which is traditional Vietnamese in design but accented with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Enjoy Royal Party Dinner at Royal Park Restaurant. Overnight in Hue Day 3: Departure from Hué (B) Your private car, driver and guide remain at your disposal until your onward international flight or domestic extension. “more info”

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National Park Cuc Phuong National Park 1 Day Trip (Tour code: VK601) Tour Itinerary 8.00am Depart from Hanoi by private vehicle to Cuc Phuong National Park . Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre to learn about the important work being done to help protect the endangered species of the park.

After lunch in the park restaurant, drive 20km to the center of the park and then take a 2-hour trek through the old rainforest.

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Babe National Park 3 Days Trip (Tour code: VK602) Tour Itinerary DAY 1(L,D): HANOI – BA BE

Depart from Hanoi at 8.00 am, 250 km road trip to Ba Be lake passing Thai Nguyen town. Lunch in Bac Can town. Arrive Ba Be national park at 2 pm. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 2(B,L,D): BOAT TRIP IN BA BE

Discover the beauty of the Ba Be lake (8 hours): Boat trip on the poetic lake surrounded by forests & mountains. Visit Puong cave, Dau Dang waterfall and also visit Tay minority Pac Ngoi village at the lake side. Overnight in the hotel or in Tay village (optional).

DAY 3 (B,L): BA BE – HANOI

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Nam Cat Tien National Park 2 Days Trip (Tour code: VK603) Tour Itinerary DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) - Cat Tien National park (L,D) 07.30 Departure by car from Saigon to Cat Tien National Park. The terrain rises up gradually via volcanic area. On arrival, we cross Dong Nai River to the park center and begin your wildlife experience.

11.30 Check in room at the park center. Lunch break.

In the afternoon, go on a three-hour trek through the Reserved Core Area where you will see many trees of different species that are hundreds years old. Then return to the center for dinner 20.00 Jeep transfer to TaLai buffer zone for animal spotting (view animals at night).

DAY 2: Cat Tien National park - Saigon (B,L) Wake up to the uplifting songs of the native birds. After a good breakfast,Jeep transfer 9km inside the park to junction where we turn off the main route and trek 5km to Crocodile lake station. Short break at the lake watch tower. Then trek back to the main route. Jeep pick up, transfer back to the center. Check out. Lunch in the park before heading back to Saigon.

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Mai Chau – Ninh Binh Mai Chau 2 days tour (Tour code: VK701) DAY 1 (L,D):

8am: Depart from Hanoi by private vehicle to Mai Chau Village. Enjoy lunch in a local house.

In the afternoon, walk through villages for 2 hours.

Dinner and home stay in the stilt house with the friendly Thai ethnic people.

DAY 2 (B,L):

Have breakfast in the home stay, then head out for 2 hours of easy cycling through the verdant rice paddies and local villages to experience the daily life. Make your way back to the home stay for lunch.

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Ninh Binh 2 days (Tour code: VK702) DAY 1(L,D): 8.00am Depart from Hanoi by private vehicle to Cuc Phuong National Park . Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre to learn about the important work being done to help protect the endangered species of the park. After lunch in the park restaurant, take a 2-hour trek through the old rainforest. Overnight in the guesthouse within the park.

DAY 2(B,L): After breakfast, head to the historic capital of Viet Nam and the famous ancient temples of The Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Cycling for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for Copyright www.vktour.com

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After lunch, a sampan boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into one of the many caves carved through the limestone.

Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to the dock (1 hour). Totally, you have 2 hours on the sampan boat.

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Mai Chau - Ninh Binh 3 days tour (Tour code: VK703) Itinerary Day 1 (L,D): 8am - Depart from Hanoi by private vehicle to Mai Chau Village. Enjoy lunch in a local house. In the afternoon, walk through villages for 2 hours. Dinner and home stay in the stilt house with the friendly Thai ethnic people.

Day 2 (B,L,D): Have breakfast then drive for 3 hours to Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province. Visit the Primate Rescue Center. Check in Guest house in the park. Lunch.

After lunch drive inside the park to do trekking 6km through the rain forest. Back to the guest house. Free time at night.

Day 3 (B,L): After breakfast at the guest house, drive an hour to Hoa Lu Ancient capital. After visiting two famous temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties in Hoa Lu, we do biking 12km to Tam Coc. Have lunch. After Lunch take 2-hour boat trip by sampan boat to see "Halong bay inland".

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4WD ADVENTURE The Far North Vietnam Adventure combine with Bac Ha sunday market and Sapa 7 days (Tour code: VK804) Tour Itinerary DAY 1 (L,D): Hanoi - Ha Giang Tour guide & Driver pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to Ha Giang through Tuyen Quang province. Enjoy natural landscape and green fields, palm hill and villages. You can stop to visit some of villages of minorities on the way. Arrive Ha Giang town in the late afternoon. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 2 (B,L,D): Ha Giang - Meo Vac - Dong Van After breakfast, We'll drive up to the highland of Ha Giang province. You will stop in Quan Ba District to visit the Bo Y minority village, this area is wonderful weather around year, then process passing Sky gate where you can visit sky, Fairy Mountain, hand weaving village. Break in Yen Minh town. Continues to Meo Vac town, visit Dao minority house and we have chance to view Nho Que river with Ma Pileng point. Arrive Dong Van District. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3 (B,L,D): Dong Van – Lung Cu - Sa Phin - Ha Giang Today, you'll visit the ancient houses in town, departure for Lo Lo minority village, trekking to Flag tower on the top of Lung Cu mountain about 1km, view the valley from the top. After that we go to Sa Phin village to visit former H'mong King palace, on the way we can stop to visit Lung Tao a small village. Drive back to Ha Giang. Overnight in hotel in Ha Giang.

DAY 4 (B,L,D): Ha Giang – Bac Ha A drive on this day via Viet Quang and Pho Rang on the tortuous roads but with picturesque landscape of the Vietnam countryside and mountains. Arrive in Bac Ha (Lao Cai) in the afternoon, dinner and sleep in town.

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DAY 5 (B,L,): Bac Ha Market - Sapa In the morning you'll see one of the most colorful market of the hilltribe people in Bac Ha. Lunch in town and trekking to Ban Pho village. At 3:00pm leave Bac Ha for Sapa.

Arrive Sapa at around 5pm. Check in hotel and free time to see Sapa town.

DAY 6 (B,L,D): Sapa – Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van village, Homestay After breakfast, you'll walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in home stay in Ta Van villages.

DAY 7 (B,): Sapa – Trekking to Giang Ta Chai village - Night train back to Hanoi After breakfast, you will have another trek to Giang Ta Chai a village of the red Dzao people then back to Sapa by motorbike or car. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.

In the afternoon, drive to Lao Cai, you can have your dinner in the restaurant before catching a night train from Lao Cai to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi at 5:00am next morning.

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North - West Vietnam Adventure Tour 6 days - 5 nights (Tour code: VK801) Tour Itinerary DAY 1 (L,D): Hanoi - Mai Chau (140km) Home stay.

Drive from Hanoi to Mai Chau (3.5hours). Lunch in the village of the Thai people.

Afternoon, small walk around the Lac village, dinner, over night in Thai stilt-house.

DAY 2 (B,L,D): Mai Chau - Son La (190km).

Breakfast. Drive to Son La. Stop sometimes on the way for photos. Lunch on the way.

Afternoon, visit the Son La French Prison and Museum. Dinner and over night in hotel in Son La. DAY 3 (B,L,D): Son La – Dien Bien Phu. (150km).

Leave Son La to Dien Bien Phu. Lunch on the way. Visit Dien Bien Phu battle field, headquarter of general Christian de Caterris, old French tanks and museum of Dien Bien Phu. Dinner and over night in Dien Bien Phu .

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DAY 4 (B,L,): Dien Bien Phu – Sapa (270km).

Drive to Sapa. Lunch in Lai Chau. On the way visit some villages, take pictures. Have dinner yourself. Over night in hotel in Sapa.

DAY 5 (B,L,D): Sapa Trekking - Homestay.

Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at homestay at Ta Van village.

DAY 6 (B,L): Sapa – Hanoi (380km) After breakfast at the Village, drive back to Hanoi, stop some where you like on the way back for photos. Arrive Hanoi at about 5pm. “more info”

North - East Vietnam Adventure 6 days/ 5 nights (Tour code: VK802) Tour Itinerary DAY 1 (L,D): Hanoi- Thai Nguyen - Ba Be National Park (250km/7hrs).

7:30am - Depart Hanoi for a drive through the Red River Delta north along Highway 3 to Thai Nguyen. Of interest here is the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups. Leaving the delta behind, you'll start climbing into the mountainous area of Ba Be National Park. Dinner and home stay in a local house.

DAY 2 (B,L,D): Boat trip in Ba Be - Drive to Cao Bang (120km/3hrs).

Ba Be Lake, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Vietnam's only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is well known for over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts before exploring the lake with lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Reach the end of the lake and trek to Dau Dang Waterfall before heading north through the mountains to the city of Cao Bang.

Overnight in a hotel in Cao Bang.

DAY 3 (B,L,D):Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Waterfall - Cao Bang (100km/3 hours).

Take a scenic day trip north of Cao Bang to the beautiful Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Chinese border for a picnic lunch. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The unique landscape includes limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies of Tay, H'Mong and Copyright www.vktour.com

Dzao ethnic minority groups. On the way back to Cao Bang, explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cavern to discover its brilliant stalactites.

Overnight in the hotel in Cao Bang.

DAY 4 (B,L,D): Cao Bang - Lang Son (150km/3hrs).

Before departing Cao Bang, consider climbing the hill up to the War Memorial for a great panoramic view. The famous Highway 4 winds its way through steep mountain passes with spectacular vistas! Lang Son, the capital of this mountainous area, is an important crossing and trading route with China. The area is home to Dzao, Man,Tho and Nung ethnic minority groups. Lang Son has two markets, the Old Market and the Dong Kinh Market, where shoppers can find everything from electronics and gadgets to textiles and house wares. Just a couple of kilometers from town are two large, beautiful caves and the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel that are worth a visit. Tam Thanh Cave contains a pond and offers great views of the surrounding farmlands. Nhi Thanh Cave, formed by the river that flows through it, has poems carved into the entrance by the man who discovered the cave in the 18th century.

Diner and Over night in Lang Son. DAY 5 (B,L,D): Lang Son - Halong bay (200km/4hrs).

After Breakfast drive from Lang Son to Halong city. Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

DAY 6 (B,L): Halong bay - Hanoi (160km/3hrs).

Have breakfast. Visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain. Have lunch on the junk. Back to Ha Long wharf. Car trip back to Ha Noi .

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North - West Vietnam 5 days trip (Tour code: VK803) Tour Itinerary DAY 1 (L,D): Hanoi - Mai Chau(140km) Home stay.

Drive from Hanoi to Mai Chau(3.5hours). Lunch in the village of the Thai people.

Afternoon, small walk around the Lac village, dinner, over night in Thai stilt-house.

DAY 2 (B,L,D): Mai Chau - Son La (190km).

Breakfast. Drive to Son La. Stop sometimes on the way for photos. Lunch on the way.

Afternoon, visit the Son La French Prison and Museum. Dinner and over night in hotel.

DAY 3 (B,L,): Son La – Sapa (250km).

Drive from Son La to Sapa via Than Uyen. Lunch in Than Uyen. On the way visit some villages, take pictures. Dinner and over night in hotel in Sapa.

DAY 4 (B,L,D): Sapa Trekking - Homestay.

Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at homestay at Ta Van village.

DAY 5 (B,L): Sapa – Hanoi(380km) After breakfast drive back to Hanoi, stop some where you like on the way back. Arrive Hanoi about 5pm.

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Bird Watching Tours Cuc Phuong National Park Bird Watching Tour (Tour code: VK1001) Itinerary Day 1 : Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park (L,D) Morning drive to Cuc Phuong National Park 130km south of Hanoi. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. Check in the Guest House inside the park. Have Lunch. In the afternoon we observe the birds gathering in the Botanical Garden and in the lush rain forest. Dinner and relax.

Day 2 : Cuc Phuong National Park - Bird watching (B,L,D) Spend another day bird watching. Drive 20km through the rain forest to the Bong Station, then follow a circular route viewing a variety of endangered bird species. The 6-km trail passes through a wood of giant trees, some of which are over 1000 years old. Return to the guesthouse in late afternoon. Dinner, relax and overnight inside the park.

Day 3 : Cuc Phuong National Park - Bird watching (B,L,D) Rising this morning with the sounds of the forest all around us, we head out for a trek through the lush rainforest that makes up the park. The trek will take in stops at centuries old giant trees. Picnic lunch in the park before we reach out the Muong minority people village. Diner and overnight at local home stay of Muong people.

During the 15 km trekking, view the wide variety of preserved bird species in the park and enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle. Overnight at local home stay.

Day 4 : Cuc Phuong - Van Long Natural Reservation - Hanoi (B,L) After breakfast, we drive to Van Long. Take the tiny bamboo boat to visit the “preserving nature area” with Karst landscape and land under the water. Lunch in restaurant. Drive back to Hanoi. “more info”

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Vietnam Package Tours Grand Vietnam Package Tour 18 days / 17 nights (Tour code: VK901) Ho Chi Minh city - Tay Ninh/Cu Chi - Cai Be/Vinh Long - Mui Ne - Nha Trang - Hoi An/My Son - Hue - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong - Hanoi DAY 1 ( _/_/D ): Hochiminh city and arrival Arrive to Tan San Nhat airport. Welcome by a VKTOUR guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel. Take an orientation tour in the afternoon ( if time permits ). Welcome dinner. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hochiminh city.

DAY 2 ( B/L/_ ): Hochiminh city tour Breakfast at hotel. Start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. Tour of Chinatown and Thien Hau & Quan Am pagodas. After seeing the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum we end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale. Free time. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC. DAY 3 ( B/L/_ ): Hochiminh city – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi tunnels Breakfast at hotel. Driving west to Tay Ninh, head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to HCMC. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC. DAY 4 ( B/L/_ ): Hochiminh city – Cai Be – Vinh Long Copyright www.vktour.com

Cai Be Floating market. 6:00 Pick up at hotel . Depart for Cai Be, stop for photos at Tan An town over the flat rice fields. On arriving in Cai Be, start the motorized boat to visit the Cai Be floating market, experience how people exchanging goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Visitors then roam into the small villages to visit the orchard, fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through small canals to enjoy the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit some hand – made family business products such as the coconut candy mill, the crispy rice popcorn. Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village – the green pearl of Vinh Long town where you can indulge yourself into the nature . Have lunch with fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Enjoy the southern Vietnamese traditional folk music. Take a nice walk through the bonsai garden. Meet the car/van in Vinh Long. Return to HCMC. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC. DAY 5 ( B/L/_ ): HCM city – Mui Ne Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Mui Ne. Lunch on the way. Free for swimming at your private beach at the resort. Overnight at your proposed resort in Mui Ne. DAY 6 ( B/L/_ ): Mui Ne Take – away breakfast. Picked up at your resort in Mui Ne early in the morning by the Russian Jeep at 5 : 00 in order to admire the sunrise over the Mui Ne White & Red sand dunes. Jumping through the dunes by Russian Jeep make you feel like you crossing through a desert in Saraha desert. There is an opportunity for you to have more of sliding from the summit of the dune to the bottom on the wooden board cart.

The cruise then lead you to the Canyou spot, visit the fishing village where you can enjoy the fresh seafood caught by local fishermen just few minutes off the boat. On the way back to resort, we have chance to ask the unforgettable snapshot at the Fairy Stream. Overnight at your proposed resort in Mui Ne. DAY 7 ( B/L/_ ): Mui Ne – Nha Trang Breakfast at resort. Depart for Nha Trang. Lunch on the way. Free at leisure in the afternoon. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Nha Trang.

DAY 8 ( B/L/_ ): Nha Trang and its off shore island Breakfast at your hotel. Take the morning boat trip to visit the off shore islands with the Mun Mot island, visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Lunch on the Tam island. Free for swimming. Return to Nha Trang. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Nha Trang.

DAY 9 ( B/_/_ ): Nha Trang – Danang – Hoi An Breakfast at your hotel. Free until transfer to Cam Ranh airport for boarding to Danang on flight No VN 336 ( 12 : 05 – 13 : 20 ). Pick up and transfer to Hoi An Ancient town.

Free at leisure in the afternoon. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hoi An. DAY 10 ( B/L/_ ): Hoi An – My son – Hoi An Breakfast at hotel. Starting early in the morning with the morning market. Afterward Copyright www.vktour.com

stroll around the town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Afternoon- visit Myson holy land. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hoi An. DAY 11 ( B/L/_ ): Hoi An – Hue Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Hue via Danang, visit the Marble mountain, the Cham museum. Stop for photos at the Hai Van pass. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, Visit Dong Ba market, the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, the ruins of the Purple Forbidden City. Enjoy the dinner cruise and night boat trip with the Hue folks songs performance. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hue. DAY 12 ( B/L/_ ): Hue – Hanoi Breakfast at hotel. Cruise on the Perfume River to visit royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Thien Mu pagoda and mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a setting of gardens and lakes. Lunch on boat. Transfer to Phu Bai airport for boarding to Hanoi on flight No VN 244 ( 14 : 55 : 16 : 10 ). Pick up at Noi Bai airport ,drive to hotel. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 13 ( B/L/_ ): Hanoi city tour - Night train to Sapa Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidence Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and One Pillar pagoda. Visit Quan Thanh temple and the West lake , Continue with the Temple of Literature .

Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, visit the museum of Ethnology. Free time for dinner.

Pick up at 8:00 pm to the Rail Way Station for the Night train to Sapa.

DAY 14 (B/L/D): Sapa Trekking 5.30am Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to SaPa takes a little over anhour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive riceterraces. You'll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide. Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in home stay in Ta Van villages. (You also can take a car back to Sapa town and stay overnight at the hotel in the town) DAY 15 (B/L): Sapa - Night train back to Hanoi After breakfast, you will walk to the meeting point where our driver is waiting to take you back to SaPa. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.6.00pm - Bus transfer to Lao Cai - Night train back to Hanoi (soft sleeper with air conditioning).

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DAY 16 ( B/L/D ): Ha Noi – Ha long Arrive Hanoi around 5 : 00 am in the morning. Pick up at the train. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Huong Hai junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

DAY 17 ( B/L ): Ha long - Ha noi Have breakfast. Visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain. Have lunch on the junk. Back to Ha Long wharf. Car trip back to Ha Noi .

Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 18 ( B/_/_ ): Hanoi - Departure Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure for shopping until transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure. “more info”

Highlight Vietnam Package Tour 13 days / 12 nights (Tour code: VK902) Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Cu Chi tunnels Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh DAY 1: Arrive in Hanoi Today, you'll arrive in Hanoi and and a driver will meet you at arrivals for your hotel transfer. On the way you’ll get your first impressions of Vietnam, buzzing with street traders and mopeds. Get your room at selected hotel. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure.

DAY 2 (B,L): Hanoi - City Tour Morning: 8:30 am: We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature. Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.

See Water Puppet Show.

Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.

DAY 3 (B-L-D): Hanoi - Halong bay Pick up from your hotel at around 8 : 00 am in the morning. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the Copyright www.vktour.com

tourist harbour and board the Junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk.

DAY 4 (B-L): Halong Bay - Hanoi After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain.

Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

DAY 5 (B-L): Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Depart Hanoi for Hoa Lu (2.5 hrs). Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam and the famous old temples of The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. Cycling for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.

After lunch take the boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay�. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into three of the many caves carved through the limestone. Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to dock (1 hour).

Drive back to Hanoi.

DAY 6 (B): Hanoi - Hoi An Our driver take you to the airport for your fly from Hanoi to Danang, an airport close to enchanting Hoi An. Our new guide and driver will pick up you at Da Nang airport and transfers to your proposal hotel in Hoi An. Hoi An is, for many people, the highlight of Vietnam. It is also a perfect halfway point between the north and south of the country.

Hoi An is well known for its enthusiastic tailors, its art galleries, and its narrow streets crammed with tiny wooden cafes. During you stay, you can lazily browse the streets and hire a friendly tailor to sew your made-to-measure outfit. There is plenty to do in and around the port town, including a cycle trip past the paddy fields to the beach. The beach is surprisingly quiet in the daytime, so you can stretch out on a lounger under a thatched parasol and enjoy the peace. At sunset, the beach will fill with locals who come here to cool off, chat, and play football at the end of a long working day.

DAY 7 (B-L): Hoi An - My Son Holy Land - Hoi An. In the morning : go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.

In the afternoon: take a boat trip on the graceful Thu Bon river and stop to visit the traditional ceramic and carpentry villages. Overnight in Hoi An. DAY 8 (B-L): Cham island - 8.30 am : Pickup and tranfer to Cua Dai Quay - 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Copyright www.vktour.com

Island - 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village) - 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.

- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.

- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax DAY 9 (B): Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Today, you' ll leave Hoi An, probably with a whole new wardrobe. Pick up and transfer to Danang to catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Another pick up and transfer from the airport to your hotel. Once you've settled in at your comfortable hotel, you can explore the city at your own pace. You'll stay in Saigon for 3 nights.

DAY 10 (B-L): Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi Tunnels The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war. Drive back to Saigon in the afternoon.

DAY 11 (B-L-D): Saigon - Mekong Delta overnight on boat Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the 2.5-hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta.

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along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 13 (B): Departure from Saigon Depending on the time of your flight, we'll arrange to transfer you to the Airport to catch your flight home. “more info�

Northern Vietnam Express Tour 7 days / 6 nights (Tour code: VK903) Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay - Tam Coc/Hoa Lu - Hanoi DAY 1: Hanoi On arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport a Vktour guide will greet you and transfer by private car through the city to your hotel.

DAY 2 (B-L): Hanoi - City Tour - Night train to Sapa After breakfast depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mousoleum, Museum, his house on stilt, One Pillar pagoda in the same area then visit Quan Thanh temple and the West lake . Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong. Listed in the travel book '500 places to see before you die' this specialty fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. After Lunch you will visit the temple of Literature then the museum of Ethnology. Free time for dinner.

8:00pm Pick up for the Night train to Sapa DAY 3 (B-L-D): Sapa Trekking - Homestay 5.30am Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to SaPa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. You'll have breakfast in a local Restaurant, then meet with our local guide. Walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in homestay at Ta Van village.

DAY 4 (B-L): Sapa - Night train back to Hanoi After breakfast, you will walk to the meeting point where our driver is waiting to take you back to SaPa. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.

6.00pm - Bus transfer to Lao Cai; 8.20pm - Night train back to Hanoi (soft sleeperwith air conditioning).

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DAY 5 (L-D): Hanoi - Halong Bay Arrive Hanoi around 5 : 00 am in the morning. Pick up at the Railway Station. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

DAY 6 (B-L): Halong Bay - Tam Coc (Ninh Binh) Have breakfast. Visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain. Have lunch on the junk. Back to Ha Long wharf. Drive 3 hours to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province. Over night at the hotel in Tam Coc. DAY 7 (B-L): Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Hanoi After breakfast at the hotel in Tam Coc, take a sampan boat on a river through the rice paddies to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place's other name, 'Halong bay in Land'. Back to the hotel, have a shower then check out. Lunch in the restaurant. After lunch, you will do a short biking trip about 10km from Tam Coc to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century. Visit the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel.

The Car pick up then drive back to Hanoi (2 hours). “more info”

Absolute Vietnam Package Tour 19 days / 18 nights (Tour code: VK904) Ho Chi Minh city - Tay Ninh/ Cu Chi - Me Kong delta - Da Lat - Nha Trang - Hoi An/ My Son - Hue - Hanoi - Hoa Lu/ Tam Coc - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong bay – Hanoi DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh city Arrive in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, where your VKTOUR tour guide will accompany you from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure.

DAY 2 (B/L): Ho Chi Minh city - City Tour A full day tour of the city begins with a visitto the Thien Hau Temple before continuing to the lively Binh Tay Market. See the incredible display of fresh produce on offer and enjoy the eclectic array of goods that are on sale. After lunch, visit the War Remnants or History Museum and the former Presidential Palace. From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all a short walk away.

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DAY 3 (B/L): Ho Chi Minh city - Tay Ninh - Cu Chi tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province in the west of Vietnam to visit the Cao Dai Great Temple. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the struggle for independence. You will return to Ho Chi Minh City later in the afternoon.

DAY 4 (B/L): Ho Chi Minh city - MeKong delta - Ho Chi Minh city In the morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the Mekong Delta town of Cai Be, where you will board the Cai Be Princess boat for a tour of the Delta. Proceed to visit some local cottage industries before continuing to Dong Phu, Binh Hoa Phuong and Anh Binh; these evergreen islands on the Mekong River combine large networks of meandering rivers, crossed with countless arroyos. Lunch will await you at a superb colonial style villa located in a quaint village before boarding the boat once again for a tour of the landscapes along the river. After crossing the Co Chien, the boat will dock and from where you will head back to Ho Chi Minh City by road.

DAY 5 (B): Ho Chi Minh city - Da Lat Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City's domestic airport for your flight to Dalat. Established as a hill station at the beginning of the century, Dalat's French chalets and pine forests are more reminiscent of an alpine village than a town in Southeast Asia. An afternoon of sightseeing in Dalat takes in the art deco former summer residence of Emperor Bao Dai, the old Dalat Railway Station, Xuan Huong Lake, the Central Market and Lam Ty Ni Pagoda where a Buddhist monk, Vien Thuc, produces abstract paintings and writes poetry.

DAY 6 (B): Da Lat - Phan Rang - Nha Trang Leaving for Nha Trang after breakfast, you will visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cacti. After Phan Rang, travel through vivid green rice fields and salt ponds to Nha Trang, where an afternoon tour of the city includes the Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda with its enormous white Buddha statue.

DAY 7 (B, L): Nha Trang A morning boat trip on Nha Trang Bay visits some of the nearby islands where you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear warm waters. After a fresh seafood lunch, return to shore. In the afternoon, explore Nha Trang at your own pace.

DAY 8 (B): Nha Trang - Hoi An Transfer to Nha Trang's domestic airport for your flight to Danang. From here transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with a relaxed lifestyle that has changed little over the years. In the afternoon, take a tour of the ancient town centre to visit the homes of former merchants, the 400 year-old Japanese Copyright www.vktour.com

Covered Bridge and the exotic local market.

DAY 9 (B, L): Hoi An - My Son - Tra Kieu - Hoi An Today there is a half day trip to the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Set in a lush green valley, dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries provide a breathtaking site.

On the way back to Hoi An stop to visit Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, that once stood as the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. On returning to Hoi An, the afternoon is free to relax, browse for souvenirs in art galleries and silk shops, or maybe cycle to the nearby Cua Dai Beach.

DAY 10 (B): Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue Leave Hoi An for Hue by road, passing through Danang where you will visit the Cham museum, which holds the finest collection of Cham artwork in the country. After your visit, drive over the Pass of Ocean Clouds before dropping down to the wonderfully photogenic fishing village of Lang Co. Then, you will reach Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, to visit the ancient Forbidden City from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945.

DAY 11 (B): Hue - Boat trip After breakfast, take a boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River to visit Hue's best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, as well as the mausoleum of former Emperor Minh Mang. In the afternoon, visit the elaborate mausoleums of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Enjoy some free time in Hue to explore its small streets and the Dong Da market.

DAY 12 (B): Hue - Hanoi Transfer to Hue's airport for the short flight to Hanoi. Explore Vietnam's capital by an escorted, full-day city tour. Tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples make for a unique blend of east and west in this beautiful city. The tour includes such sites as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon, visit the museum of Ethnology. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show with traditional music.

DAY 13 (B/L): Hanoi - Hoa Lu/Tam Coc - Hanoi Leave Hanoi for rural northern Vietnam and the site of the county's first capital, Hoa Lu. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, take a sampan (traditional boat) on the river through rice paddies to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous limestone karsts jut out from the green rice fields giving rise to this place's other name, 'Inland Halong bay'.

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Today, you will have a visit to Bat Trang ceramic village. After that you'll see Dong Ho traditional paper village, where 'giay do' paper is produced and painted. All the paper is made by hand and some still in the traditional method using only natural products.

Then a visit to the But Thap old pagoda.

In the afternoon visit Dong Ky wood village, where furniture inlaid with mother of pearl is made. Return to Hanoi before boarding the night train to Lao Cai (Sapa, Northwestern Vietnam).

DAY 15 (B/L): Sapa You will arrive at Lao Cai train station in the early morning. From Lao Cai the road winds up the terraced hillsides to Sapa, a former French hill resort and home to some of Vietnam's most diverse ethnic groups.

On arrival in Sapa, you will be transferred to your hotel for breakfast and the chance to freshen up. A morning walking tour of Sapa visits the busy market, whilst the afternoon visit features some nearby hill tribe villages.

DAY 16 (B): Sapa - Hanoi In the morning enjoy a light trek to discover Sapa's lesser-known areas. Have the chance to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountain rice terraces, waterfalls and buffalo at work. Crossing rivers by suspended bridges you will witness people toiling the fields in Vietnam's traditional way before a free afternoon discover Sapa by yourself. Return to Lao Cai for the onward journey back to Hanoi by overnight train.

DAY 17 (B/L/D): Hanoi - Halong bay On arrival at Hanoi train station, you will be served breakfast before heading to Halong Bay. Enjoy the great scenery of the surrounding farmlands of the Red River Delta including rice fields, water buffalo and everyday Vietnamese village life.

On arrival in Halong, you will board the luxury Indochina Sail cruise. Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500 km over which thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rise from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Bac Bo. Climbing the steps up to the top of Titop islet will enable you to see breathtaking views over the entire bay. If you prefer kayaking, bathing or simply soaking in the sun then feel free to do so with a massage service and bar available on board. At night, the boat anchors away from the crowds at the Bay, enabling you to enjoy the quietness and romance of the region under the stars!

DAY 18 (B): Halong bay - Hanoi After a night on board the Indochina Sail, wake up early and see daylight filtering through the mist and towering rock formations, leaving you with a dream-like memory of your visit to Halong Bay. Enjoy a breakfast and perhaps join a Tai Chi class on the boat's deck. Transfer by tender to Surprising Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. Cruise back to the harbour. Drive back to Hanoi Copyright www.vktour.com

DAY 19 (B): Hanoi Departure Today is departure day. Enjoy some free time for last purchases or simply relax before the transfer to Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport and your onward flight. “more info”

The Full Vietnam Package Tour 23 days / 22 nights (Tour code: VK905) Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - Hué - Hoi An Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Saigon - Mui Ne - Saigon DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi Today, you'll arrive in Hanoi and a driver will meet you at arrivals for your hotel transfer. On the way you’ll get your first impressions of Vietnam, buzzing with street traders and mopeds. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure. .

DAY 2 (B,L): Hanoi - City Tour Morning: 8:30 am: We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature. Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.

See Water Puppet Show.

Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.

DAY 3 (B/L/D): Hanoi - Halong Bay Pick up from your hotel at around 8 : 00 am in the morning. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk.

DAY 4 (B/L): Halong Bay - Hanoi After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain.

Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

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journey into the north. The train is air-conditioned and the rhythm of the rails should lull you to sleep in your 4-bedded cabin. These are generally pretty comfortable, although tall people might find that their feet dangle over the edge of the sleeper couches. An Asian train journey is always an experience to be remembered.

DAY 6 (B): Visit to Cat Cat village The next morning, you'll arrive in Lao Cai, and a minibus will be waiting to take you to Sapa- a 1½-hour road trip. On the way, you'll see paddy terraces climbing up the mountainsides like giant staircases. When you reach Sapa you'll check into your comfortable hotel. It is full of local charm and lies in the centre of town, with wonderful views across the rich, green valley.

After lunch you'll take a guided walk of about 5km to the village of Cat Cat, home to the striking Black H’mong people. The Black H'mong wear mainly black clothing, as their name suggests. The dye that they use tends to run and, as a result, their hands are also stained a little black. The adults chew betel nut- the seeds of the betel palm rolled up in a leaf. This often stains their teeth dark red. After visiting the village, you'll walk a little further to a cascading mountain waterfall before returning to Sapa for the night.

DAY 7 (B,L,D): Trek to Lao Chai, Ta Van villages and homestay After breakfast you'll walk down through the villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van. The trekking route offers some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. The vegetation is dense as the trail leads up to a peaceful village perched on the Hoang Lien mountainside, relax by a local stream for a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at homestay at Ta Van village.

DAY 8 (B): Visit to Giang Ta Chai - Overnight train to Hanoi After breakfast, you will have another trek to Giang Ta Chai a village of the red Dzao people then back to Sapa by motorbike or car. Relax, see Sapa town and Sapa market.

At the end of the afternoon, you'll be taken to Lao Cai where you'll have plenty of time to grab an evening meal before boarding the night train back to Hanoi.

DAY 9 (L,D): Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National park You'll arrive back in Hanoi at around 6am. Our driver and tour guide pick up you at the railway station. Drive to Cuc Phuong national park (130km). Stop on the way for breakfast.

Arrive at national park at around 9am. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre to learn about the important work being done to help protect the endangered species of the park. After that drive 20km to the center of the park and then take a 2-hour trek through the old rainforest. Lunch at the restaurant inside the park.

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Leave Cuc Phuong national park for Hoa Lu (1.5 hrs). Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam and the famous old temples of The Dinh and The Le Dynasties. Cycle for an hour on picturesque quiet roads through villages, rice fields, rivers and rocky outcrops to Tam Coc (12km) for lunch.

Boat journey (1 hour) in the heart of “Inland Ha Long Bay”. Take in the beauty of the karsts formations as you pass along their base and row into three of the many caves carved through the limestone. Stop for a short rest near a small shrine before returning to dock (1 hour).

Drive back to Hanoi.

DAY 11 (B): Hanoi - Hué You'll arrive in Hué by plane from Hanoi. It is an ancient city renowned for its Citadel that is encased within a square of walls 10km long and 2m thick. Hué was home to the Nguyen dynasty, and the seat of their power. The city is divided into two halves by the Perfume River. One side is home to the Imperial Citadel, while the French colonial town with most of the hotels and restaurants is situated on the opposite bank.

We have left the programme empty for your first day in Hue, giving you plenty of time to settle in and explore the city.

DAY 12 (B,L,D): Perfume River and a Forbidden City tour (B,L,D) Start by taking a leisurely boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and a symbol of the city. Continue to The Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument depart to the Mausoleum of Tu Duc. Built decades before its occupant's death, the tomb was used as a palace retreat before its final use as the emperor's resting Hue Vietnam place. Finish up the day at Khai Dinh's Tomb which is traditional Vietnamese in design but accented with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Enjoy Royal Party Dinner at Royal Park Restaurant.

DAY 13 (B): Hué - Hoi An Today you'll arrive in Hoi An, a real highlight of your Vietnam trip. Situated in the central region, the historical town is a perfect place to break up the journey from north to south. It is popular with backpackers who are drawn here by the wide range of quirky restaurants and cafes, the inexpensive tailors, and the lovely nearby beach.

There is plenty to do in and around Hoi An. You can get measured up for a suit, or pedal about town on a rented pushbike. You could also cycle past the paddy fields to the sandy beach. Choose a spot under a thatched parasol with a book and some freshly sliced pineapple. At sunset, the local people flock to the beach to cool off and play some football after a long day at work.

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In the morning : go by coach to My Son Sanctuary, a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom from the 4th century. On the way visit local villagers who breed silkworms and weave silk.

In the afternoon: take a boat trip on the graceful Thu Bon river and stop to visit the traditional ceramic and carpentry villages.

DAY 15 (B,L): Cham island - 8.30 am : Pickup and tranfer to Cua Dai pier - 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island - 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village) - 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.

- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.

- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax DAY 16 (B): Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Today, you' ll leave Hoi An, probably with a whole new wardrobe. You'll take a quick domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Pick up and transfer to your hotel. Once you've settled in at your comfortable hotel, you can explore the city at your own pace.

DAY 17 (B,L): Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi Tunnels The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war DAY 18 (B/L/D): Saigon - Mekong Delta overnight on boat Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.

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On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta.

DAY 19 (B/L): Mekong Delta - Saigon This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 20 (B,L): Saigon - Mui Ne Leave Ho Chi Minh City by road for Phan Thiet. The scenic 200km drive north on Highway One passes through the bustling city of Bien Hoa before cutting through dense rubber plantations. Nearer to Phan Thiet the terrain changes to arid semi-desert with cactus plants and strange looking dragon fruit trees. Arrive in Phan Thiet in the late morning and check into resort. The rest of day is free to relax by the pool or on the sandy beach. Overnight in Mui Ne. DAY 21 (B): Mui Ne A full day at leisure in the resort or on the beach. For the more active, golf is available nearby. Overnight in Mui Ne. DAY 22 (B): Mui Ne - Saigon You'll leave Mui Ne to return to Saigon.

DAY 23 (B): Departure from Ho Chi Minh city This morning, you'll enjoy a final breakfast in Saigon before checking out of your hotel.

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Less touristic attractions in the North Vietnam Package Tour 11 days / 10 nights (Tour code: VK906) Hanoi - Bai Tu Long Bay - Quan Lan island - Cai Rong - Lang Son - Cao Bang Ban Gioc - Cao Bang - Be Be National park – Hanoi Copyright www.vktour.com

DAY 1: Hanoi Arrival Today, you'll arrive in Hanoi and Vktour guide and driver will meet you at arrivals for your hotel transfer. On the way you’ll get your first impressions of Vietnam, buzzing with street traders and mopeds. Your hotel is situated in the centre of the Old Quarterthe beating heart of Hanoi - surrounded by food stalls and quirky restaurants. The hotel is a wonderful example of the classic Vietnamese architecture. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure.

DAY 2 (B,L): Hanoi - City Tour Morning: 8:30 am: We start with a visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho's stilt house & garden, One pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visit West Lake then the Temple of Literature. Lunch.

Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Ethnology.

See Water Puppet Show.

Note: - On Mon & Fri: Ho Chi Minh mausoleum closed, as most museums are closed on Monday.

DAY 3 (B-L-D): Hanoi - Bai Tu Long bay and Quan Lan island Leave Hanoi at 8.00 am. Arrive in Ha Long city around 12 am. Get on boat, Lunch on boat. Cruise to see one of the most beautiful cave in the bay. Cruise toward Quan Lan island, you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery of Bai Tu Long Bay during hours of journey. Arrive at Quan Lan Island, a Vietnamese tuk-tuk will take you to your bungalow on the beach. It is then free time to chill, read, or take a walk along the beach.

DAY 4 (B-L-D): Quan Lan island Today is a free day to chill out and relax. A popular option is to hire a bicycle and take a photographic trip around the Island, which will allow you to glimpse the remoteness and untouched scenery that was Vietnam before wide-scale tourism made its impact.

DAY 5 (B-L-D): Quan Lan island - Cai Rong - Lang Son Early this morning you will take a local ferry to Cai Rong Island, about 3 hours from Quan Lan. Take time to see some beauty spots on the island like Van Don harbour (Vietnam's oldest trade harbour), Cai Rong town market, Hang Doi (Bat Cave). Drive to Lang Son. DAY 6 (B-L-D): Lang Son - Cao Bang After breakfast, you will visit Tam Thanh and Nhi Thanh cave, visit the ruins of the Mac Dynasty Citadel. Drive to Cao Bang follow the famous Highway 4 winds its way through steep mountain passes with spectacular vistas! Dinner and over night in Cao Bang.

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Chinese border for a picnic lunch. This picturesque, cascading waterfall is 53 meters high and has an impressive span of 300 meters. The unique landscape includes limestone karst formations soaring from the verdant rice paddies of Tay, H'Mong and Dzao ethnic minority groups. On the way back to Cao Bang, explore the expansive 2,144 meter Nguom Ngao Cave to discover its brilliant stalactites.

Overnight in the hotel in Cao Bang.

DAY 8 (B-L-D): Cao Bang - Ba Be National park After breakfast, drive to Ba Be National park. Homestay at the Tay village nearby Ba Be lake DAY 9 (B-L-D): Ba Be lake boat trip Ba Be Lake, surrounded by rugged limestone mountains, is Vietnam's only natural mountain lake. This important eco-system is well known for over 330 species of butterflies! Have breakfast with your Tay hosts before exploring the lake with lush forest clinging to the surrounding mountains. Reach the end of the lake and trek to Dau Dang Waterfall. Boat trip back to the village. Overnight in the village.

DAY 10 (B-L): Ba Be lake - Hanoi After breakfast drive back to Hanoi. Stop on the way to take photos and have lunch.

DAY 11 (B): Hanoi Departure Today is departure day. Enjoy some free time for last purchases or simply relax before the transfer to Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport and your onward flight. “more info�

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Cambodia Tours Classic Cambodia Package Tour 6 days / 5 nights (Tour code: VKC01) Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Itinerary Day 01 - Phnom Penh Arrival Our driver and tour guide will pick up you at Phnom Penh Airport and transfer to your hotel . Check in. Relax in the rest of the day.

Day 02 - Phnom Penh Tour (B,L) You will visit to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Visit the National Museum, This is one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems. The Museum is instantly recognizable with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully cured roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. It was designed in Khmer style in 1917 by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts Cambodgiens.

Day 03 - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at hotel In the morning visit to the notorious Killing Fields " Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. After your lunch at local restaurant, visit to Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs until transfer for your departure flight to Siem Reap City by VN 9859 at 1600. Arrival in Siem Reap, Copyright www.vktour.com

transfer to hotel for check in.

Day 04 - Siem Reap - Angkor Tours (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, and continue to Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them. Visit as well Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Lunch at local restaurant After your rest visit to the Preah Khan temple; built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Continue your visit to Neak Pean, a fountain (built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, Eastern Mebon, guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation, and Pre Rup, the mountain-temple until sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 - Siem Reap - Angkor Tours (B,L,D) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After your rest, visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.

Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. ,.

Sunset at Phnom Bakong. Tonight enjoy dinner with Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant Day 06 - Siem Reap - Departure (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for departure to the next destination. “more info”

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Ancient Cambodia Package Tour 10 days / 9 nights (Tour code: VKC02) Phnom Penh - Tonle Batie - Kampong Cham - Kampong Thom - Siem Reap Angkor Thom Itinerary Day 01 - Phnom Penh Arrival Our driver and tour guide will pick up you at Phnom Penh Airport and transfer to your hotel . Check in. Relax in the rest of the day.

Day 02 - Phnom Penh Tour (B,L) After your breakfast at your hotel, visit the Victory Monument and the National Museum, the Royal Palace, built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town, and Silver Pagoda, which located within the Royal Palace ground. You will then end your tour with a visit to Wat Phnom Temple, Phnom Penh's namesake, from where you can enjoy views over the tree lined avenues of the city during sunset.

Day 03 - Phnom Penh to Tonle Batie (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Depart from Phnom Penh to Tonle Batie. Visit the laterite temple of Ta Prohm, built by King Jayavarman VII ( ruled 1181 – 1201), on the side is the 6th century Khmer Shrine. The main sanctuary consists of five chambers with each is a lingram. The visit Yeay Pov temple, named after King Ta Prohm's mother, located 150ms north of Ta Prohm temple. Back to Phnnom Penh, later in the afternoon.

Evening : Mekong Sunset Cruise (1 hour) to view the city during sunset.

Overnight at hotel in Phnom Penh.

Day 04 - Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Depart to Kampong Cham by overland. This province is located 120 kms, north part of Phnom Penh. The road condition is good. Short tour of Kampong Cham to view the examples of colonial architectures. Visit Wat Nokor with its ancient temple and modern style pagoda (12th century) Check in at hotel in Kampong Cham.

In the afternoon, drive to Chup, a rubber plantation in the region established by the French tire maker, Michelin. Return to Kampong Cham for overnight Day 05 - Kampong Cham to Kampong Thom (B,L) Breakfast at local restaurant. Depart from Kampong Cham to Kampong Thom by road.

En route, visit to Wat Kohear Nokor (11th Century) Continues to Phum Prasat with its single ancient temple Arrives in Kampong Tnom, check in at Stueng Sen hotel or similar In the afternoon, visit to Sambo Prei Kuk temples, known as the ancient capital of Chenla with its 100 temples dating from the Pre-Angkorian period. Return to Kampong Thom for overnight.

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Day 06 - Kampong Thom to Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at local restaurant. Depart by road from Kampong Thom to Beng Mealea, sprawling jungle temple covering one square kilometer. The temple is largely overrun by vegetation. Constructed in a distinctly Angkor Wat style. This temple is located 60 kms from Siem Reap, taking 3 hours drive from Kampong Thom. You will take on the poor road conditions, passing so many Khmer Villages and beautiful rice fields. Later in the afternoon, we will leave this temple to our next destination, SIEM REAP. Check in and relax at hotel and ready for the next day temple trips.

Day 07 - Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Roluos Group. The monuments of Roluos, which served as the capital of Indravarman I (reigned from A.D 877-89), are among the earliest permanent temples built by the Khmers and mark the beginning of Khmer classical art.

See the temples of Preah Ko (erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century and dedicated by the King to his ancestors), Bakong (the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group temples, it has an active Buddisht monastery) and Lolei (built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir by Yasovarman I, the founder of the first city at Angkor). Return to the hotel for your lunch (not included in the package) In the afternoon, you will continue your temple visits. Included are Prasat Kravan (with its unique brick sculptures), Srah Srang ("The Royal Boths" was once used for ritual bathing), Banteay Kdei (surrounded by four concentric walls), Eastern Mebon (guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation) and the "Mountain Temple" of Pre Rup until sunset.

Day 08 - Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Visit the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century). See the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), Bayon Temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King In the afternoon, visit the most famous of all the temples on the Angkor plain: Angkor Wat. The temple complex cover 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.

Angkor Wat's five tower symbolize Meru's five peaks, the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat symbolizes the ocean beyond Sunset from Phnom Bakheng, one of two hills dominating the plain of Angkor, from where you will have a spectacular view of the Western Baray and Angkor Wat Day 09 - Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to Banteay Srei temple (10th century), regarded as the jewel in the crown of Classical Khmer Art. Visit Banteay Srei then continue to Banteay Samre, built in the third quarter of the 12th century. It consists of a central Copyright www.vktour.com

temple with four wings preceded by a hall and accompanied by two libraries, the southernmost of which is remarkably well preserved. Two concentric walls enclose the ensemble. On the way back we will also see Ta Prohm temple. In the afternoon, visit the floating village of Chong Khneas, located 10 kilometers south of Siem Reap. Visit the village and take a ride in a traditional wooden boat on the Tonle Sap, the "Great Lake" of Cambodia and the largest in Asia.

Day 10 - Siem Reap - Departure(B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Siem Reap airport for your departure. “more info�

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Laos Tours Classic Laos Package Tour 5 days / 4 nights (Tour code: VKL01) Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang - Khouang Sy - Luang Prabang Itinerary Day 1. Vientiane - Arrival Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vat Sisaket, the only original temple in Vientiane (built in 1818 - it is the sole survivor of a Thai invasion in 1828), the Ho Phrakeo, the former Royal Chapel where an Emerald Buddha at the early time of the Lane Xang Kingdom was enshrined, the Patouxai and That Luang stupa. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 2. Vientiane - Luang Prabang (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Luang Prabang. Meet upon arrival at the airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Continue to visit the nearby Vat Mai temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975. And then, enjoy the sunset along the Mekong River at Vat Siphouthabath.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B) After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with roofs that sweep low to the ground. Then take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise upstream the Mekong River towards Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. On the way, stop at Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Return to Luang Prabang and continue by car to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional mulberry leaves paper is also produced. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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Day 4. Luang Prabang - Khouang Sy - Luang Prabang (B) After breakfast, excursion by car to the beautiful waterfalls of Khouang Sy nestled in the lush tropical vegetation. On the way, visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Thinkeo, the Khmu village of Ban Thapaene and the Lao Loum village of Ban Xom, known for its cotton production. Return to Luang Prabang and stroll through the H’Mong Market before climbing Phousi Hill to enjoy sunset over the former Royal capital and the Mekong River. Vat Visoun temple with its Singhalesestyle stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 5. Luang Prabang - Departure (B) After breakfast, time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. “more info”

Highlight Laos Package Tour 8 days / 7 nights (Tour code: VKL02) Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang - Khouang Sy - Luang Prabang Vientiane - Pakse - Vat Phou - Khong island - Khone island - Khone Phapeng Pakse - Tadfane - Ubon Ratchatani Itinerary Day 1. Luang Prabang - Arrival Meet upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport, transfer and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Vat Visoun temple with its Singhalese-style stupa, That Makmo, and Vat Aham, one of the city’s major tutelary shrines housing the puppets of the Lao ancestors. Enjoy the sunset along the Mekong River at Vat Siphouthabath.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B) After breakfast, visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple of Luang Prabang with roofs that sweep low to the ground. Then take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise upstream the Mekong River towards Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. Then stop at Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Return to Luang Prabang and continue by car to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong, where traditional mulberry leaves paper is also produced. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

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the lush tropical vegetation. On the way, visit some hill tribes’ villages such as the H’Mong village of Ban Thinkeo, the Khmu village of Ban Thapaene and the Thai Lu village of Ban Phanom. Return to Luang Prabang and spend some time strolling through the H’Mong market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4. Luang Prabang - Vientiane (B) After breakfast, visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Continue to visit the nearby Vat Mai temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975, before climbing Phousi Hill for an outstanding view over the former Royal capital and the Mekong.

Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Vientiane. Meet upon arrival, transfer and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 5. Vientiane (B) After breakfast, visit Vat Sisaket, the only original temple in Vientiane (built in 1818 - it is the sole survivor of a Thai invasion in 1828), the Ho Phrakeo, the former Royal Chapel, where an Emerald Buddha at the early time of the Lane Xang Kingdom was enshrined, and the Morning Market, known for its high-quality weavings. In the afternoon, stop at Patouxai, the Victory Gate built in 1959 to commemorate their independence, the That Luang stupa, symbol of the Lao sovereignty and of the Buddhist religion. Enjoy a traditional foot massage before returning to the hotel.

Overnight in Vientiane.

Day 6. Vientiane - Pakse - Vat Phou - Khong island (B,L) After breakfast, early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Pakse. Meet upon arrival at Pakse airport, transfer to the pier and board a traditional riverboat for a 2hour cruise downstream the Mekong River towards the former Royal capital of Champassak. En route, stop at Ban Houei Thomo village and walk to the nearby ruins of the Khmer temple of Oum Moung, which is hidden in a thick forest. Upon arrival in Champassak, continue by car to Vat Phou (8 km from the city), a pre-Angkorian temple dating from the 6-13th century, classified as a World Heritage Site since 2002.

Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to Ban Hatsai Khoune and cross the Mekong River to reach Khong Island. Check-in at your hotel.Overnight in Khong Island.

Day 7. Khong island - Khone island - Khone Phapeng - Pakse (B,L) After breakfast, board a long-tail riverboat for a cruise through the maze of waterways into the tropical paradise of Siphandone “The 4,000 Islands”. During the rainy season, the Mekong River reaches a breadth of 14 km; when the water recedes, it leaves behind a myriad of islands and islets. Discover Khone Island’s colonial vestiges, including an old railway, which was built by the French in 1897 in order to bypass the powerful rapids that disrupt the navigation along the Mekong River. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Ban Nakasang on the Eastern bank of the Mekong River and drive to the famous waterfalls of Khone Phapeng, the largest cascade on the Mekong Copyright www.vktour.com

River along its 4,350 km journey. Drive back to Pakse. Overnight in Pakse.

Day 8. Pakse - Tadfane - Ubon Ratchatani (B) After breakfast, drive to the Tadfane waterfalls on the Boloven Plateau. En route, visit Alack and Nge tribal villages and a tea and coffee plantation. Return to Pakse. In the afternoon, transfer to Chong Mek Lao - Thai border crossing, proceed through immigration and continue to Ubon Ratchatani airport for your departure flight. “more info�

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Indochina Tours Highlight Cambodia and Vietnam package tour 20 days (Tour code: VKI 01) Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor - Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong delta Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi Itinerary Day 1. Phnom Penh Arrival Our driver and tour guide will pick up you at Phnom Penh Airport and transfer to your hotel . Check in. Relax in the rest of the day.

Day 2. Phnom Penh Tour (B,L) You will visit to the Royal Palace, built by King Norodom in 1866 on the site of the old town, and the Silver Pagoda, located within the grounds of the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5000 silver tiles. Visit the National Museum, This is one of Phnom Penh's true architectural gems. The Museum is instantly recognizable with its warm red terracotta and its gracefully cured roof topped by dozens of guardian nagas. It was designed in Khmer style in 1917 by famed French architect Georges Groslier & Ecole Des Arts Cambodgiens.

Day 3. Phnom Penh – Siem Reap (B,L) Breakfast at hotel In the morning visit to the notorious Killing Fields " Choeung Ek" 15km southwest of Phnom Penh. This one is the site of brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through interrogations, torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison during Pol Pot regime (From 1975–1979). Continue your visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21 prison). This prison was a high school, and used as a prison by Pol Pot's security forces and became the largest center for detention and torture during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. After your lunch at local restaurant, visit to Russian Market (Psah Tuol Thom Pong), a lively outdoor market where you will find antiquities, silver and gold jewelry, gems, silk, kramas, stone and wood carvings, as well as T-Shirts, CDs and other souvenirs until transfer Copyright www.vktour.com

for your departure flight to Siem Reap City by VN 9859 at 1600. Arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to hotel for check in.

Day 4. Siem Reap – Angkor Tours (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the unique brick sculptures of Prasat Kravan, and continue to Ta Prohm. One of the area’s most beautiful temples, Ta Prohm has been left relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery.

Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it was abandoned and swallowed by the jungle, looking very much the ways most of the Angkor temples appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.

Visit as well Takeo, Thommanon and Chau Say Tevoda. Lunch at local restaurant After your rest visit to the Preah Khan temple; built by the King Jayavarman VII, Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors.

Unlike Ta Prohm, however, Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Continue your visit to Neak Pean, a fountain (built in the middle of a pool and representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Ta Som, Eastern Mebon, guarded at its corner by stone figures of harnessed elephants, some of which are still in a reasonable state of preservation, and Pre Rup, the mountain-temple until sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5. Siem Reap – Angkor Tours (B,L,D) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit the South Gate (with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk), the ancient capital of Angkor Thom (12th century), Bayon temple (unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara), the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. After your rest, visit to the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.

Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. ,.

Sunset at Phnom Bakong. Tonight enjoy dinner with Apsara Dance Show at local restaurant.

Day 6. Siem Reap – Ho Chi Minh city ( Saigon)(B) Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for the short flight (approx. 1 hour) to Ho Chi Minh City.

Please note that there is an international departure tax of US$25 from Siem Reap (not included). Pick up and transfer to your hotel in Saigon. The rest of the day you are free to enjoy at your leisure.

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Day 7. Cao Dai temple – Cu Chi tunnels (B,L) Enjoy a morning drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh Province in the west of Vietnam to visit the Cao Dai Great Temple. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the struggle for independence. You will return to Ho Chi Minh City later in the afternoon.

Day 8. Saigon – Mekong delta over night on boat. (B,L,D) This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the 2.5-hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta.

Day 9. Mekong delta – Saigon – night train to Nha Trang (B,L) This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City. Take night train to Nha Trang, AC soft sleeper, 4 persons/cabin.

Day 10. Nha Trang We arrive early morning to Nha Trang: one of Vietnam's most attractive coastal towns, with its charm derived from a harmonious combination of mountains, islands, sea and sand. We take an afternoon cyclo tour to explore Nha Trang and its surrounds.

Day 11. Boat trip to visit offshore islands (B,L) Breakfast at your hotel. Take the morning boat trip to visit the off shore islands with the Mun Mot island, visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Lunch on the Tam island. Free for swimming. Return to Nha Trang.

Day 12. Nha Trang – Hoi An (B) Breakfast at your hotel. Free until transfer to Cam Ranh airport for boarding to Danang on flight No VN 336 ( 12 : 05 – 13 : 20 ). Pick up and transfer to Hoi An Ancient town.

Free at leisure in the afternoon.

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Day 13. Hoi An walking tour – My Son Holy land – Hoi An (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Starting early in the morning with the morning market. Afterward stroll around the town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Afternoon- visit Myson holy land. Then back to Hoi An for overnight.

Day 14. Relax in Hoi An (B) You can explore yourself this pretty town or just relax on the beach. If you want we can arrange a cooking class or a full day trip to Cham island.

Day 15. Hoi An – Hue (B,L,D) Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Hue via Danang, visit the Marble mountain, the Cham museum. Stop for photos at the Hai Van pass. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon, Visit Dong Ba market, the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, the ruins of the Purple Forbidden City. Enjoy the dinner cruise and night boat trip with the Hue folks songs performance.

Day 16. Boat trip in Hue (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Morning: boat ride on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at nice local restaurant. Afternoon: continue to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh's Tombs Day 17. Hue – Hanoi (B) We fly from Hue to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, a charming city of about 6 millions people famous for its beautiful lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. We have time to freshen up here before heading off to tour the fascinating Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature and the Fine Arts Museum.

Day 18. Hanoi – Halong bay, overnight on boat (B,L,D) Pick up from your hotel at around 8 : 00 am in the morning. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Huong Hai junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk.

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Day 19. Halong bay – Hanoi (B,L) After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain.

Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, drive back to Hanoi.

Day 20. Hanoi – Departure Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure for shopping until transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure. “more info”

Highlight Vietnam and Laos package tour 18 days (Tour code: VKI 02) Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong delta - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Vientiane - Luang Prabang Itinerary Day 1. Ho Chi Minh city Arrival (B,L) Arrive to Tan San Nhat airport. Welcome by a VKTOUR guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel. Take an orientation tour in the afternoon ( if time permits ). Welcome dinner. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hochiminh city.

Day 2. Ho Chi Minh city Tour (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. Tour of Chinatown and Thien Hau & Quan Am pagodas. After seeing the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum we end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale. Free time. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC.

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Day 3. Ho Chi Minh city - Cao Dai temple - Cu Chi tunnels (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Driving west to Tay Ninh, head quarter of Cao Dai region. On arrival we attend the fantastic mid-day temple service when the followers fill the hall wearing colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to HCMC. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC Day 4. Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong delta overnight on boat (B,L,D) Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the 2.5-hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta.

Day 5. Mekong delta – Ho Chi Minh city (B,L) This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6. Ho Chi Minh city - Da Nang - Hoi An (B) Transfer to Saigon's Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight to Danang. Pick up by guide and driver. Visit Cham museum and Marble mountain. Transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with a relaxed lifestyle that has changed little over the years. In the afternoon, take a tour of the ancient town centre to visit the homes of former merchants, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the exotic local market.

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- 9.00-9.30 am : Relax & enjoy the beautiful landscape on the speed boat to Cham Island - 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village) - 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.

- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.

- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax Day 8. Free day to relax (B) Free day to enjoy the ambient town of Hoi An or you can relax on very nice beaches only 4 km from the center of the town.

Day 9. Hoi An - Hue (B,L) Morning check out and proceed via vehicle north on Highway 1. Stop at the towering Hai Van Pass for a spectacular view of the central Vietnamese coastal littoral.

Continue on to the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue. Transfer to hotel.

Afternoon tour: Royal Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City which was the capital of the last Vietnamese dynasty, the Nguyen’s [1802-1945]. Enter the Forbidden Purple City through the Ngo Mon (Noontime) Gate and proceed to the beautifully restored Thai Hoa Palace. Visit the Royal Library and the Hien Lam Pavilion. Return to hotel, free evening to stroll the quaint streets of Hue. Day 10. Boat trip in Hue (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Morning: boat ride on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at nice local restaurant. Afternoon: continue to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh's Tombs, shopping at Dong Ba market.

Day 11. Hue - Hanoi (B,L) Morning check out and transfer to Hue’s Phu Bai Airport to take your flight to Hanoi.

Arrive Hanoi, meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day Hanoi city tour: Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword), the The Huc (Rising Sun) Bridge, the Ngoc Son Temple, the arts gallery across from the The Huc Bridge and view Tortoise Pagoda on Hoan Kiem Lake. Note: Hoan Kiem lake is the emotional vortex of Hanoi. One-hour cyclo tour of the 36-streets and the areas around the 36streets. Return to your hotel via cyclo. Free evening.

Day 12. Hanoi city tour (B,L) After breakfast depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mousoleum, Museum, his house on stilt, One Pillar pagoda in the same area then visit Copyright www.vktour.com

Quan Thanh temple and the West lake . Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong. Listed in the travel book '500 places to see before you die' this specialty fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. After Lunch you will visit the temple of Literature then the museum of Ethnology. See Water Puppet show. Free evening.

Day 13. Hanoi - Halong bay - sleep on boat (B,L,D) Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Huong Hai junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

Day 14. Halong bay - Hanoi (B,L) After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain.

Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

Day 15. Hanoi - Vientiane (B) Morning check out and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Vientiane. Arrive Vientiane, clear customs and immigration, meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day sightseeing tour of Vientiane including: Balance of the day sightseeing tour of Vientiane: Pha That Luang (‘Great Stupa,’ most sacred shrine in Laos, circa 16th-century), Wat Si Saket (1818), the Central Market, Carol Cassidy’s Lao Textiles, view the Presidential Palace, Haw Pha Kaew (‘Emerald Buddha Pagoda,’ former private temple of the Lao monarchy, circa 1565), Patuxi Monument and Dong Dok University. Free evening.

Day 16. Vientiane - Luang Prabang (B,L) Early morning check out and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Luang Prabang, a World UNESCO site. Meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. All day Luang Prabang sightseeing tour: Wat Xieng Thom (1560), Wat Mai, Wat Pha Huak, Wat Aham, Wat Thammothayalan, Wat Wisunalat (1513), Wat Pha Phutthabaat (1395), the Central Market, Talaat Dala, and a textile village. Climb Phusi Hill at sunset for a spectacular view of the Luang Prabang River Valley. Return to hotel. Free evening.

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to the ancient Pac Ou caves. Sack lunch served at the caves. Tour the caves with hundreds of different representations of the Buddha. Return to Luang Prabang via rivercraft. Return to hotel. Free evening.

Day 18. Luang Prabang - Departure (B) Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for departure. “more info�

Highlight Indochina package tour 19 days (Tour code: VKI 03) Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong delta - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong - Luang Prabang - Siem Reap

Itinerary Day 1. Ho Chi Minh city Arrival (D) Arrive to Tan San Nhat airport. Welcome by a VKTOUR guide and driver. Transfer to your hotel. Take an orientation tour in the afternoon ( if time permits ). Welcome dinner. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Hochiminh city.

Day 2. Ho Chi Minh city Tour (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Start a sightseeing tour to the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. Tour of Chinatown and Thien Hau & Quan Am pagodas. After seeing the Emperor Jade Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum we end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale. Free time. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC.

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colored robes, a symbol of the curious combination of the Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. On the way back a stop for a visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground tunnels network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation, etc. and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Driving back to HCMC. Overnight at your proposed hotel in HCMC Day 4. Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong delta overnight on boat (B,L,D) Mekong Delta, where the mighty Mekong River approaches and fans out into the sea, is a colorful and vibrant region. Deemed as the rice bowl of Vietnam, it is home to a complex system of distributaries and is dotted with countless rice fields, fruit orchards, handicraft villages and floating markets. The best way to experience Mekong Delta's endless waterways is none other than an overnight cruise.

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the 2.5-hour drive to the delta town of Cai Be. On arrival, board your boat for an overnight cruise. Start in Cai Be floating market where traders have been living on the delta waters for generations. After visiting the market, continue cruising the distributaries where lunch will be served en-route. Along the way admire the scenery and daily life of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight on board your boat on the Mekong Delta.

Day 5. Mekong delta – Ho Chi Minh city (B,L) This morning, cruise to Cai Rang floating market, taking in the traditional sights such as rice barges, traditional shipyards and tropical fruits drying along the river banks along the way. After a visit to the colorful floating market, check out and disembark before the return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 6. Ho Chi Minh city - Da Nang - Hoi An (B) Transfer to Saigon's Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight to Danang. Pick up by guide and driver. Visit Cham museum and Marble mountain. Transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with a relaxed lifestyle that has changed little over the years. In the afternoon, take a tour of the ancient town centre to visit the homes of former merchants, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the exotic local market.

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Island - 9.30-10.10 am : Visit Bai Lang ( Au thuyen - Tay Tang Pagoda - Fishing Village) - 10.10-11.10 am : Tranfer to Bai Xep for snorkeling. Enioy fresh fruit and cold water.

- 11.10 am -14.00 pm : Go to Bai Chong to relax - Swim - Sunbath and enjoy fresh seafood.

- 15.30 pm : Return to your hotel. Relax Day 8. Free day to relax (B) Free day to enjoy the ambient town of Hoi An or you can relax on very nice beaches only 4 km from the center of the town.

Day 9. Hoi An - Hue (B,L) Morning check out and proceed via vehicle north on Highway 1. Stop at the towering Hai Van Pass for a spectacular view of the central Vietnamese coastal littoral.

Continue on to the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue. Transfer to hotel.

Afternoon tour: Royal Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City which was the capital of the last Vietnamese dynasty, the Nguyen’s [1802-1945]. Enter the Forbidden Purple City through the Ngo Mon (Noontime) Gate and proceed to the beautifully restored Thai Hoa Palace. Visit the Royal Library and the Hien Lam Pavilion. Return to hotel, free evening to stroll the quaint streets of Hue. Day 10. Boat trip in Hue (B,L) Breakfast at hotel. Morning: boat ride on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb. Lunch at nice local restaurant. Afternoon: continue to visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh's Tombs, shopping at Dong Ba market.

Day 11. Hue - Hanoi (B,L) Morning check out and transfer to Hue’s Phu Bai Airport to take your flight to Hanoi.

Arrive Hanoi, meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day Hanoi city tour: Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword), the The Huc (Rising Sun) Bridge, the Ngoc Son Temple, the arts gallery across from the The Huc Bridge and view Tortoise Pagoda on Hoan Kiem Lake. Note: Hoan Kiem lake is the emotional vortex of Hanoi. One-hour cyclo tour of the 36-streets and the areas around the 36streets. Return to your hotel via cyclo. Free evening.

Day 12. Hanoi city tour (B,L) After breakfast depart for an insider's tour of the capital. Long hidden from the international community Hanoi's cultural scene is thriving. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mousoleum, Museum, his house on stilt, One Pillar pagoda in the same area then visit Copyright www.vktour.com

Quan Thanh temple and the West lake . Enjoy lunch at Cha Ca La Vong. Listed in the travel book '500 places to see before you die' this specialty fish restaurant has been serving the same dish for the past 3 decades. After Lunch you will visit the temple of Literature then the museum of Ethnology. See Water Puppet show. Free evening.

Day 13. Hanoi - Halong bay - sleep on boat (B,L,D) Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Halong city, stop on the way for breakfast . Arrive in Ha Long city around lunch time, go directly to the tourist harbour and board the Huong Hai junk. Check in. Have lunch then cruise to visit Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot cave, Ti Top Beach, enjoy sunset, drinks. Have dinner on the junk, and over night on the junk. ( Optional : Kayaking ).

Day 14. Halong bay - Hanoi (B,L) After your breakfast, you'll hop into a small bamboo boat to explore Luon Cave. Start cruising to visit man's head island, Tortoise island, Toad island, Bai tho mountain.

Lunch will be served aboard the junk during the return to the mainland and, at Halong, your minibus will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.

Day 15. Hanoi - Luang Prabang (B) Early morning check out and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Luang Prabang, a World UNESCO site. Meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel. All day Luang Prabang sightseeing tour: Wat Xieng Thom (1560), Wat Mai, Wat Pha Huak, Wat Aham, Wat Thammothayalan, Wat Wisunalat (1513), Wat Pha Phutthabaat (1395), the Central Market, Talaat Dala, and a textile village. Climb Phusi Hill at sunset for a spectacular view of the Luang Prabang River Valley. Return to hotel. Free evening.

Day 16. Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang (B,L) Morning transfer to the Mekong River to board your private rivercraft for a visit up river to the ancient Pac Ou caves. Sack lunch served at the caves. Tour the caves with hundreds of different representations of the Buddha. Return to Luang Prabang via rivercraft. Return to hotel. Free evening.

Day 17. Luang Prabang - Siem Reap (B,L) Morning check-out and transfer to the Luang Prabang Airport to take your flight VN869 departing for Siem Reap, Cambodia at 10:50 am and arriving at 12:15 pm (noon).

Clear customs and immigration, meet guide and driver and transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon familiarization tour of the large and small circuits of the grandest of all ruins, Angkor Wat, a world UNESCO site. Return to hotel, free evening.

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Day 18. Siem Reap - Angkor Wat tour (B,L) All day tour of the ruins of Angkor Wat: Angkor Thom and the Southern Gate of Bayon, the temples of Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Chau Saytevada, Thommnoun, Bontey Kdei, Preh Khan, Neak Poan, Sras Srang and Kravann. Free evening.

Day 19. Siem Reap - Departure (B) All day visits to temples of interest to the tour group. Free until transfer to the airport to take your flight home.

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