Best Vietnam tours package from Usa with flight 10 days

Arrival in Hanoi airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive to Tam Coc also known as « Dry Halong Bay». On the way, we will stop to visit Hoa Lu, which used to be Vietnam’s capital during the 10th century. Arrive at Tam Coc, where we will embark a small rowing boat to discover the outstanding karst waterscape on Ngo Dong River. Tam Coc literally translates to « three caves» and is adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of all sizes shaped like gemstones. When rowing, enjoy the peaceful scenery of rice paddies lining the river bank. After lunch (at your own account) we will visit Mua Cave, with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice scene of Hoa Lu. Back to Hanoi , relax at a mini hotel till being transferred to the railway station for night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train (Private cabin)

Upon arrival to Lao Cai, be picked up to Sapa center to have breakfast

After breakfast, at 8AM, we will be transferred to cable car station where we will have 25 minutes travelling to Fanxipan Mountain where is considered to be the most beautiful landscape of Vietnam now. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).

Have buffet lunch at Fanxipan

Afternoon, private transport will take you to Silver Waterfall, the highest in Vietnam with a 300m drop. An ascent to the base of the waterfall will enable you to explore the surrounding landscape. This is a famous spot and is regularly visited by monks to pray. After that, we are driven to Tram Ton Pass where we will trek 30 minutes through the forest. Along the way, you have chances to see wild flowers. Trekking along the Golden Stream, you will arrive at Love Waterfall. It is the best place for relax in Sapa, returning to Tram Ton Pass. Then we continue our drive uphill to the Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam as well as the provincial border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Enjoy fantastic view over the valley!

After that, Back to Sapa for overnight

In the morning, visit Cat Cat village. Trek your way to the hill tribe and discover a farming community that sustains itself through its cultural goods and agricultural expertise. Make the most out of your 3km journey by taking pictures of the natural beauty abundant in the region. Upon arrival, discover a small village near a hill, surrounded by fields of rice terraces and corn. Be greeted by the sight of local women working with looms, which will turn into vibrant brocades of all colors and themes. Get your loved ones cloth pieces, as well as other products available on site.

After shopping for souvenirs, head to the French commissioned old Hydro Electric Power Station. Just next door is the Cat Cat Waterfall, a peaceful place that leads to a big stream below. Immerse yourself in the local scene by mingling with the people and by exploring the place

Then at 14:00, you are transferred to Hanoi by private limousine. Overnight in Hanoi

08:15: Pick up from hotel & drive to Halong by private transfer

11:30 – 11:45 Tuan Chau International, Cruise Port

You will be presented at Tuan Chau International Port (Navigation: ), where Essence Grand Cruise staff will welcome and assist with check-in procedures.

12:30 Check-in , You will check in at the Reception, on the first floor.

13:00 – 14:30 Enjoy our welcome drink and be introduced about the itinerary and safety policies.
Lunch will be served in the Dining By The Bay restaurant.

15:30 – 16:30 Explore the Sung Sot Cave , The transfer boat and the team of Essence Grand Cruise staff will take you to the Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, discovered by a group of French explorers in 1901.
*For the guest who do not get involved in experience activities. You can enjoy our services on the cruise including spa & massage, 4-season pool, cigar & lounge, kid clubs, ect.

17:30 – 18:30 Sunset & Happy Hour time, Enjoy the best moments of the day as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emeraldgreen coves, choose and savor Canapé and your favorite drink offerings at the Sky bar.

19:00 Dinner at Restaurant, Tantalize your taste buds with a selection of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.

21:00 After dinner, chill out in your suite; pamper yourself at spa; experience squid fishing back of the boat on the first floor; or spend time with your fellow companions at our cigar and wine lounge, karaoke club, skybar or the pool bar.

Overnight on the Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise.

05:30 – 06:00 Enjoy the magnificent sunrise across Heritage Bay, immerse yourself in the sound of waves and be ready for a chill and fresh day.

06:00 – 6:30 Start the day on our Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck or a work-out in the gym; or you may just want to sleep in.
A light breakfast will be served in the restaurant.

07:30 – 08:30 Our speed boat will transport you to Luon Cave – a best destination for visiting by rowing bamboo boat, located on
the north-eastern part of Bo Hon Island.

09:30 – 10:30 Check out at our Reception Desk on the first floor. Enjoy the brunch buffet on the cruise while continuing the journey back to the port.

10:45 Cruise back to the Essence Grand Cruise port.

Drive back to Hanoi, arrive to Hanoi around 2PM

At 7:50, transfer to the airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival, transfer to hotel for check in

Afternoon, take the city tour to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

In the evening, you are transferred to have dinner at a local restaurant (at your own expense)

At 8AM, leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19^th century. Then, you embark a boat on Mekong river and go down stream, along Dragon Island to see daily activities on river as catching, raising fish on farm and conquer the 3 km large river by crossing.

Next, you get through the Xep canal to village, visit some fascinating local industries and stop in farmer house to enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music. Drive on paths by horse cart and change on small rowing boat to river.

Lunch in local restaurant by river, enjoying some local speciality as elephant ear fish and shrimp. Boat takes tour to coconut candy and taste some sweet. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta.

Go back to My Tho by get over back large river.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City

At 18h, you will be picked up from your hotel by an experienced driver in a Jeep car before being driven to our venue, where you may enjoy a welcome drink at a local bar for free while taking in the view of Saigon.

Then, we give you a tour of the city so you can see the city’s landmarks and narrow streets where locals go about their daily lives. We would want to introduce you to some of our local favorites, such Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls, at our first stop for dinner, a local eatery.

After that, we continue our discovery of Saigon to local Seafood restaurant, another experience for you to taste the seafood with great ambience of the local

Highlights – local street food sea food, pancake … driving to see city night life.

At 8AM, depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours car driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Back to hotel for relaxation. The rest of the day is free by your own for shopping

In the evening, you are transferred to have dinner at a local restaurant (at your own expense)

After breakfast, free time for relaxation until being transferred to take your departure flight from Saigon.