From Cu Chi Tunnels to Fansipan Heights – 14 Days of Discovery

Arrive in HCM city, airport pick up by private car

Cu Chi Tunnels are the remaining system of tunnels, stretching over 124 miles (200 km). This tunnel is famous around the world for its length and history in the Vietnam War.

Daily Departure

Pick up time: 8:00 – 8:30AM Drop off time: About 14:00 – 14:30

Brief Itinerary

Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60 km, 1 hour)

Upon arrival, watch a documentary film

Discover specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers to help whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Discover an underground town

Discover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapons and traps 

Visit rice paper workshop 

A special tea and tapioca (the guerillas food during the war) will be served.

OPTIONAL : Try shooting AK47, M16, M60, M30. Surcharge: 2usd/ USD per bullet (1line has 10 bullets)

Morning Savor your breakfast and start your trip to enjoy:

– 07:30: Tour guide pikup your Hotel. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

– 09:00: Visit Mekongrestop, free time or drinking coffee – Excluded

– 10:00: am Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.

– 11:00: arrive in My Tho. Board a wooden motor boat (20 minutes) . On this boat along the river’s bank, you’ll be passing through natural creeks, see Rach Mieu Bridge and Unicorn, Dragon, Turtle, Phoenix island.

– Arrive Unicorn Island, from there, we’ll take you to a bee farm where you have a chance to taste a tasteful cup of authentic honey tea. After that we walk around quiet villages and watch the life of rural people in Mekong Delta.

– One of  stops during this trip is at a seasonable orchard that has many different types of tasty tropical fruits for your enjoyments. You can enjoy the fruits for free while checking out the folk music that is typical to only the people in Southern Vietnam

– Continue, We are divided into many groups and get on small row boats. During this 15 minutes trip, you’ll witness all kind of interesting transportation modes that local people use to move around, while enjoying the fresh air along the canal and beautiful water coconut tree scenery. Away from the city, that is it all about!

– When you feel it’s enough for the serenity, let’s get back to the large motor boat for something different. You’ll cruise a canal whose 2 long sides are orchards (seasonable orchards). After that, we cruise to a village where the sweat smell coconut candies are in the air. To satisfy your curiosity, we’ll get to a village that has many small shops that make coconut candy and handcrafted items from coconut trees of Mekong Delta. You might learn that those people can amazingly make dozens of useful products out of coconut trees. It is indeed inseparable from the villagers’ life.

– Then get on boats go to restaurant. Now let’s have a lunch the restaurant. After relax or free…

– 15:00: Leave Ben Tre, get on motorized boat. You will return to My Tho, meet the bus and return to HCM City. On the way stop at bamboo shop for shopping and relax…

– 17:30: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, stop at Ben Thanh market. Tour ends.

Fly to Da Nang , airport pick up by private car; relax at the beach

Located 30 km west of Da Nang at an altitude of 1,487m above sea level, Ba Na Hills is considered to be the “green lung” of Central Vietnam and the “pearl of climate” of Vietnam. Follow the paths of Ba Na, feel four seasons in a day, walk in the ecstatic clouds to the singing of birds, and make the visitors feel like they are in a wonderland. 

7:45-8:15: Pick up at the hotel 

9:00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves four world records.

9:30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long “Golden Bridge,” supported by huge hands. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda and admire the 27m high Buddha statue in Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na. 

The tour guide will take guests to Fantasy Park and join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, and Fire Racing Track, bumper car, ghost house…

11:30: Have a lunch buffet at Restaurant.

12:30: Freedom to rest Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at a height of 1,487 m. Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panoramic view of Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay

14:30: Return to cable car station 

16:00: Drop off at the hotel

07:30: Pick you up at your Hotel in Da Nang, transfer to My Son sanctuary.

09:30: Guests will have the opportunity to explore My Son, and visit the ancient Holy land of Champa Kingdom with mysterious temples from the 17th century.

12:00: Leave My Son for Hoi An Ancient Town.

 Leave My Son by bus and arrive at Hoi An at 13:00. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Hoi An Ancient Town’s attractions such as Bridge Pagoda, Assembly Hall, Old House …

17:00:   Take off guests at the hotel. Tour ends

12:00 – 12:15: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (Da Nang area) 

Start your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut for being a fisherman at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, you will experience about learning traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats while exploring the tranquil coconut palm waterways of the past war. On this tour, we provide authentic social and cultural insight into the local way of life in Vietnam. Furthermore, you will take part in some hands-on activities which are fun, safe, and interested are suitable for everybody.

About 14:30: Visit to the next destination to Hoi An Old Town. 

Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. 

You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House. 

Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. 

Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.

Dinner with Hoi An specialty food. 

18:00: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for the best lucks to you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

18:30: Return to your hotel. End of our services!

– 11:30: for Lunch option 

– 18:00: for Dinner option 

(Pick-up time will be flexible in 15 minutes.)

Walking street food tour

– 11:30: for Lunch option 

– 18:00: for Dinner option 

(Pick-up time will be flexible in 15 minutes)

Joining Hanoi street food tour to learn more about the culture, history in this thousand years old town while filling up on the flavors that made Hanoi one of the world’s best destinations for food-lovers. Our expert guide will show you all the best food stands or local restaurants in The Old Quarter.

We carefully choose very unique and authentic dishes (*) to perform a very special experience we’ve created for you.

Bun Cha (Grilled Pork noodles)

It has been more than 6 years since former US President Barack Obama had bun cha with the late celebrity, his own chef in Huong Lien restaurant at 24 Le Van Huu street, Hanoi.

           Banh Cuon (Steamed Rice Pancake)                      Banh Mi (Vietnamese Bread)

Pho Bo/Ga (Beef/Chicken Rice Noodle Soup)

You will really fall in love with egg coffee. Because it will make drool with its strong taste of natural coffee bitterness and the frothy texture of egg yolk mixture.

* Vegetarian food or special requirements are available upon request.

* Pictures might look different from reality.

07:30–8:00: Get picked up by our friendly guide in your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or in Lily’s office in Hoan Kiem district, then depart for Ninh Binh province

09:15: Have a short break for 15–20 minutes to relax

10:30: Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11:45: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, etc. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13:00: Visit Trang An, which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system, so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the 2016 New Version of Kong, “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

15:00: Continue the tour for 45 minutes, cycling around the village to discover the lives of the local people.

15:45: Get back to the transportation, then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). If you walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17:00: Get on the transportation to return to your accommodation 

4:00 – 5:00: Arrive in Sapa town. You can stay on the bus till 6AM or There are some coffee shops so you can take a rest around.

6:00 – 6:30: Our local guides will come to ask for your name and pick you up at the bus stop where you were dropped off. Our guide takes you to a restaurant to have breakfast with the group. 

08:30: Start the day with a private car and a private guide to visit Cat Cat village, the home of the Black Hmong people.  

You will have a trek through a beautiful landscape surrounded by rice paddy terraces and mountains covered by rainforests under the protection of Hoang Lien National Park. Also, you will hear about the lifestyle and traditions of Back Hmong and Giay minorities.

Following a road going downhill to Cat Cat village, you will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before continuing the trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. You will also enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. You eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho village of the Black Hmong minority.

This trek also offers some stunning views of a picturesque waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was built in the early 20th century.

12:00: Our car will take you back to Sapa town to have lunch. Then take you to Fansipan cable car station.

You can reach Fansipan peak by cable car tickets in 2 ways The cable car journey is  15 minutes instead of 3-day climbing two to four days as before. The journey is not too long, but it is enough for visitors to admire the beautiful natural landscape at an altitude of thousands of meters. It is the primitive forest Hoang Lien Son, poetic Muong Hoa, the magnificent Hoang Lien Son mountain range, etc.

The higher you go, the more clouds you see. The temperature will also decrease and the wind can make your cable swing a little. Please don’t be afraid. It is just a little challenge for your courage!

After arriving at the station, visitors will take about 20 – 30 minutes to climb 600 more ladders to reach the top of Fansipan peak, and touch the landmark in the roof of Indochina. Besides the Fansipan peak, you can also visit the beautiful Fansipan Legend with Bamboo Garden, Bao An Thien Tu, Bich Van Thien, restaurant, shopping center, etc.

16:00. Get back to Sapa town.

We begin the day with a 3km trek through breathtaking landscape to the village of Suoi Ho, home to Hmong minority. From here you can enjoy views over endless rice terraces, and you will have the opportunity to see some of the animals used by the locals. 

Continuing on to Matra village you will come across the impressive ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation in the early 1900s. Take a minute to explore this intriguing sight and take some photos. 

Trekking to the village of Ta Phin you will be able to meet both Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities. The Red Dao are known for their expertise in herbal medicine as well as usage of plants from the land to treat many illnesses. Your guide will be able to introduce you to some Red Dao women who can tell you more about their many remedies. 

A Red Dao herbal medicine bath can be arranged for you to experience. Transport will be provided from Ta Phin back to Sapa.

8:30 – 8:45: Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then transfer to Tuan Chau wharf on the new highway 

10:30 – 11:00: Stopover for refreshment at Pearl store, pearl breeding place about 20 minutes. 

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour. 

12:30 – 13:00: Transfer to Cruises. Check in your cabin. 

13:30: Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at our restaurant while the cruise goes ahead to Halong Bay. 

15:00 – 16:45: Continue to explore Halong by visiting Pearl Farm village. Here, you can witness the process of making pearl, buy products from pure pearl, participate in kayaking, a must-try sport activity in Halong. After that, visit Titov Island. Here, you will have time to climb up to the peak of Titov Island, admire the beautiful panorama view of Halong Bay or swim, take pictures, play on the sea. 

18:00: Enjoy Sun Set party with fruits and snacks on Sky Bar. Option: Happy Hour (Buy 2 get 1 free). Massage service is available. 

18:30: Join cooking demonstration: How to make Vietnamese spring rolls – traditional Vietnamese food. 

19:30: Enjoy European set-menu dinner on the restaurant on-board. 

21:00: Join the Squid Fishing activity. Free time on the boat.

6:30: Practice Tai Chi class. Tea and coffee are served. 

6:45 – 7:30: Light breakfast is served. 

7:30 Visit Sung Sot cave. 

09:30: Check – out time on the board. 

09:45 – 10:30: Enjoy buffet brunch while the cruise transfer to the Tuan Chau Wharf. 

10:45 – 11:00: Disembark to Tuan Chau Wharf.

12:00 – 15:00: Return to Ha Noi. Drop off at our office, you could take a shower here before getting overnight on cabin bus at 22:00.

Free morning to shop or explore; transfer to the airport.