ITINERARY IN BRIEF
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
DAY 2: HANOI – HAGIANG (400km drive)
DAY 3: HAGIANG – MEOVAC – DONGVAN (200km drive)     
DAY 4: DONGVAN – HAGIANG (120km drive)
DAY 5: HAGIANG - HANOI
DAY 6: HANOI – SAIGON
DAY 7: SAIGON – CUCHI TUNNELS
DAY 8: SAIGON – NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK   
DAY 9: NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK – SAIGON
DAY 10: SAIGON – DEPARTURE

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – HANOI

Meet on arrival at Hanoi / Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to Ha Noi , Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI – CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK

Morning, breakfast at hotel and then make a safe and comfortable journey to Cuc Phuong National Park, one of Vietnamest’s oldest natioal parks and consequently one of the best managed. Lunch at guest house.
After lunch, you will trek inside the park to see the old tree (thousand years old of tree) and The cave of prehistoric man. You will enjoy the fresh air and listening birds singing that have never had in the crowded city.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight at Cuc Phuong National Park.

DAY 3: CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK – MAI CHAU

Breakfast at National Park Guest House, we will visit the park’s Endangered Primate Centre, where you will be able to see two of the rarest species in the world, the critically endangered Delacour and Cat Ba langurs.and then be transfered to Mai Chau – this is a beautiful valley which is the homeland of the Thai people, one of the largest ethinic minorities group in Vietnam. The trip is going though the gree rice paddies, specatacular scenery of limistone mountain range in the North West of Vietnam. On arrival welcome drink with traditional Vietnamese knon as gree tea. Then you will have lunch with local people at the traditional house on stilt of Thai. This is the best time to learn their culture, how they have meal? what type of foods do they have?

Afternoon, we start to do easy trek aorund the Nhot village and Naphoon village to discover the Thai ethnic minorities.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight at Home Stay in Lat Village

DAY 4: MAI CHAU – HANOI

Following breakfast, we will be transfered to Cum village as we walk we will encounter the local villagers going about their daily bussiness tilling the fields, logging or herding the buffalo. An interesting walking tour around the village will give you unforgettable mermory on the trip especially when you stop at village school.  Lunch in Lac village before transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrival hanoi on late afternoon, we check in hotel and free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Overnight Stay at hotel in Hanoi

DAY 5: HANOI – HA LONG

08:00     Our guide and driver pick you up from hotel, transfer to Ha Long via vehicle  (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field. At half way, we will have a visit to a handicraft workshop with fine clothes and embroidered paintings.
12h15:     Check-in registration, Boarding on Junk. Welcome drink is served
12h45:     Start cruising and 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 Titop beach.
17h30:     Relax and enjoy sunset
19h30:     Enjoy dinner on board.
21h00:     Fishing or relax and spending a night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight Stay on Huong Hai Junk or similar in Halong

DAY 6: HA LONG – HANOI – SAIGON (FLIGHT 1HR)

Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay's landscapes. Sitting on the upper desk we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the Bay. We can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and  gentle breeze.
7:00     Have breakfast
7:30     A morning cruise to visit Man's head island. Tortoise island. Visit to Bai Tu Long bay.
10:00     Arrange luggage and check out then have lunch on boat.
We drive directly to Noi Bai International Airport for domestic flight to Hochiminh by...

Arrival Hochiminh, meet with our guide & driver then transfer to hotel for check in.

Meals: Brunch
Overnight Stay at hotel in Saigon

DAY 7: SAIGON – CUCHI TUNNELS

Arriving at noontime, we will have the chance to join the daily ceremony at the temple of Cao Dai called Tayninh Holysee.  The Caodaism numbers over 2 million members, who are vegetarians, obey the rules of chastity, and lead very simple lives helping the sick and the infirm. They are known for their séances and communications with the spirit world.

Afternoon, transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hard laterite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered.  Return to Hochminh late afternoon, free at leisure for shopping at Ben Thanh market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Overnight Stay at hotel in Saigon

DAY 8: SAIGON – NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Nam Cat Tien National Park, 170km from Ho Chi Minh City in Dong Nai Province. Once off Highway One, the road passes through large areas of rubber plantations before branching off the highway on a rough track to the national park. An incredible diversity of birds and mammals, live in the forest and wet land habitats of Nam Cat Tien, including an estimated 230 species of birds. Endangered birds to be found here in their dinner. After about 3,5 hours, we arrival at the Nam Cat Tien National Park. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, we start walking 8 km along the ecologic route: site of Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus Tectorius (Trung quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go) then we transfer back to guest house for relax.
In the evening, around 8.00 PM our Jeep will transferus to Ta Lai buffer zone for animal spotting (view animals at night).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Overnight Stay at guest house in Nam Cat Tien National Park.

DAY 9: NAM CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK – SAIGON

Morning after breakfast at guest house, we continue to discover inside the Park to function by jeep (9km), where we turn off the main route for 5km treking to Crocodile lake station. A short break at the lake watching tower and treking the main road again. Jeep will pick you up and transfer back to the park center.
You will take ferry crossing the river then transfer back to Hochiminh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Overnight Stay at hotel in Saigon

DAY 10: HOCHIMINH – DEPARTURE

Morning, free at leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for flight departure....
Meal: Breakfast



Price Include:

• 8 nights accommodations at 3 stars standard hotel with daily breakfast based on twin sharing
• One night accommodation on board in Halong based on twin sharing
• 9 breakfasts, 8lunches and 2dinners,
• modern transportation throught the tour,
• entrance fees as stated in the tour program,
• experienced local English or French speaking guide,
• Domestic air ticket for flight Hanoi – Hochiminh (HAN – SGN)
• Gov’t tax and service charge,
• Mineral water is available (free)
• Vietnam Visa Approval letter (free)
• Vietnam Traditional Gift (free)

Price Exclude:

• Visa.
• International air ticket.
• Travel Insurance in all kinds.
• Any meals, Other foreign language guide.
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses.
• Peak tourist season or special event rates.
• Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve