Song Xanh Luxury Boat

All the love we take for South East Asian is so special that we cannot show to you easily as a panorama black and white picture or a thin- thick book to describe how Vietnam country look likes. Only catch that feeling through the short tour 11days in South East Asian among in Vietnam.

Stretching over 3,200 kilometers in length with countless mountains, rivers, forests, and beaches, Vietnam is one of Asia’s most diverse and fascinating countries. Introduce to you Vietnamese’s country by the art, the food, the culture and all of us was born the same mother with the famous and line milk river as the Red River in the North and the Mekong River in the South.

Traveling at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide we will not only make sure you visit the most interesting sights and landmarks in Vietnam but also ensure you visit only the best galleries, shops, tea rooms and get the best room in the hotel. It is our mission to make sure your precious time is spent appreciating the places it has taken us years to discover.

Beginning of Hanoi capital by bike in early morning with the first light from sun rise and short drive to take the cruise for overnight junk on Halong Bay unveils a spectacular landscape of dramatic limestone formations jutting out of the emerald waters and make the classic French film ‘Indochine’ famous.
Flowing in Perfume River and discover the ancient empire of Champa in Hoi an where was once an important trading port town, the traditional shop houses and small laneways offer a glimple into Vietnam storied past.
With the nine Dragons joining together in the south is the Mekong Delta, the mouth of the dragon. You will discover Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, a city of contrasts where modern and ancient Asia competes openly on the streets. Far from the city we will take you on a private and truly memorable overnight cruise through the tropical delta on Vietnamese sampan. Wake up in the Mekong Delta, slide through the boats, fruit and sweet savories to be first customer at the floating market.

Vietnam will be your eyes so let’s Lotussia Travel shows Vietnam style…..

Day 1&2: Hanoi

Discover the deep roots of Vietnamese culture through bike the Old Town of Hanoi as Thai Chi group with the middle age, the most busy night market in Hanoi and cook with the famous chef who is tradition old style of Hanoian Cooker on the way of Pottery village.

Day 3: Ha long – relax your eyes through the wind a vast archipelago of limestone islands on a private junk.

Day 4&5: ( flight Hanoi-Hue) Hue – Hoi An :

Explore the serene beauty of Vietnam’s last imperial court; romantic life style in Perfume River and the biggest market in Dong Ba; a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries with a relaxed life style that has changed little over the years.

Day 6:  Hoi An

Visit the ancient town centre of town to the homes of former merchants, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the exotic local market, walking through the Old quaint streets of this heritage town, which remains much the same as it was in its heyday 200 years ago. Browse for souvenirs in the eclectic array of art galleries and silk shops, enjoy a cup of coffee at a local cafe or cycle to the nearby Cua Dai Beach.

Day 7: Saigon (flight Da nang – Saigon):

Discover Saigon’s curious mix of colonial architecture and modern bustle, pagodas, temples, and fresh produce on offer and enjoy the electric array of goods that are on sales.  Famous architecture French Quarter is built in war time as the Old Post Office, Presidential Palace, Continential hotel, Opera House and City Hall ….

Day 8&9: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh

Boarding the private Song Xanh a small luxurious boat head to Can Tho where is Cai Rang  floating market  cruising amongst rice barges, wooden ship-building yards and locals drying fruits and vegetables on the Mekong’s banks.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Free at your own leisure until catch the flight.

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Ancient House Restaurant in Hue

Vietnam is the contrast country where is the old colonial cities with the rich history dominates its cities. It all the time flowing with the characterize the spirit of Southeast Asia. The countryside is a stunning portrait of varied landscapes, from the waterways leading to the South China Sea to terraced green paddy fields with the hilly central highlands in between.

Highly to appreciate the country, the designing this tour is made Vietnam special and giving you time to stay in the finest accommodation with “phong xuyng” or both on land and water, the air and the people to make Vietnam more special, whilst admiring the wealth of unique and vibrant sites on offer.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive to Hanoi Airport

On Arrival in Hanoi will be transferred private Lotussia Travel Guide with car back to your hotel at leisure. Explore Hanoi capital by your own.

Day 2: Hanoi

Full day city tour with charming Hanoi with the pagodas, temples and special of  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Residence  then short drive to Ethnology Museum where discover 54 ethnic groups from beautiful hill tribe houses were supported by difference Embassies and colorful clothes. Get on a cyclo tour through the old quarter to enjoy the bustling local life and stop at the art of Water Puppet performance. Back to your hotel for leisure by your own.

Day 3:  Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu ( around 70 km – 2 hours drive )- Hanoi

The river trip in Ninh Binh is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. Hoa Lu, situated on the edge of the Red River Delta in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains of limestone. After visiting the two remaining sanctuaries of the ancient citadel, enjoy a relaxing fide on small sampans on the river as we paddle through winding rivers cutting through the rice paddies to the grottoes of the sacred Tam Coc Caves. Enormous lines tone karsts jut out from the green rice fields, citing this location as ‘the dry Ha long ‘then return Hanoi for night. Dinner is by your own account.
Back to Hanoi to catch the night train with deluxe private soft bed with sharing cabin to Lao Cai Station.

Day 4: Lao Cai – Sapa

Sapa Vietnam

Around 5am the local bus will pick up from the Lao Cai station and drive straight up to Sapa for ABF then short break before trekking to Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai and Ta Van where Black H’Mong, Tay  hill tribe people stay there.
Afternoon return to the Sapa Market where  the most favorite mountain retreat destination is such a colorful town thanks to the H’mong and Dzao people from the local hill tribes who head into the town’s market every day to trade their produces. There’s a main market every Saturday when the place is packed but there’s a lower key one every other day during the week.  Make the friends or looking for friends by young minority people through the dancing fire every Saturday night. Discover town by your own after that.

Day 5: Sapa – Bac ha – Lao Cai

Heading straight to Bac Ha Market around 2,5hours drive with the best view for photographers and the chance for enjoying or even shopping in that market, where explore the real life of Black H’Mong Man chatting with their friends while theirs wife is busy for trading before lunch time is served. Stop on the way to visit the Chinese‘s border before go back to Lao Cai Station for night sleeping soft bed with Luxury cabin.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong

Back to Hanoi around 5am and enjoy Thai Chi class with local Vietnamese people surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. Back to hotel for short hot shower then go straight to Halong Bay after breakfast served in the hotel.
Rest your eyes on the azure waters of this magical bay, where thousands of sculpted lime stones islands rise from the waves like dragoon’s teeth.  Board your deluxe junk where enjoy a delicious seafood while cruising through the magic bay. At sunset, join a bamboo boat to discover a water tunnel with coral reefs in a scenic lagoon through the floating fishing village. Overnight onboard.

Day 7: Ha long – Hanoi – Airport

Get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay and enjoy Thai chi on sun deck.  A short visit the splendid grotto with a quick glimpse at the nearly fishing village with Buffet Lunch after that. Back to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi with a stop en route in ceramic-making village to observe the century-year old trade of ceramic production then drive straight back to Noi Bai Airport for catch flight to Hue.  At the same evening will be pick up by Lotussia Travel Guide at the Phu Xuan Airport in Hue and overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Hue

Hue Dish

A morning with a boat trip on the romantic Perfume River, explore Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. This afternoon, visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc, which was originally built as a palace retreat before becoming the Nguyen emperors’ final resting place. End the day at Khai Dinh’s Tomb which boasts a traditional Vietnamese design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue – train to Da nang – Hoi an.

Being a residence of Kings, the cooking art of Hue is famous for its refinement and artistic quality. You will discover the delicacies of Royal cuisine with the chef from Ancient Hue restaurant. The chef takes you to Dong Ba market to guide you through the sights, smell and flavor of authentic Hue cuisine. One thing you will learn food in Hue is spicy with considerable use of chili. Get to Ancient Hue restaurant, walking into the courtyard is like being transported back in time. Surrounding the decorative lotus pond are five authentic Hue houses dating from the 1800s. Under the chef’s instruction, let explore Hue’s gourmet and learn how to decorate every dish to be an artwork.
After lunch time, you will catch the daily train through the Lang Co beach with over view and chat with local people on local soft seat on train. Then, visiting the city of Danang, Cham Museum and China Beach only, local Lotussia Travel guide will transfer you to Hoi An town for relaxing.

Day 10: Hoi An

The day free in Hoi An for your own shopping or getting some new clothes made to measure.

Day 11: Danang – Sai Gon

Free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City with more than 8 million inhabitants, is the country’s commercial centre. Despite the well-documented hustle and bustle, the city retains its connections to the past. Drive to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunningly massive red-brick edifice with twin spires, a clear reminder that French once ruled this city ( open only 3-4pm everyday otherwise just outside visit); and the former Presidential Palace, China Town. End of the trip, drive back to the hotel for check-in.

Day 12: My Tho – Mekong Delta

Today is a full-day excursion to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Leave our for 2hour drive from Saigon to Tien Giang. Upon arrival in My Tho, board our private sampan for a river cruise on the upper part of the Mekong River to visit the bonsai, fruit garden to taste diverse types of fruit, tea mixed with bee honey, followed by a visit to a local home. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Saigon.

Day 13: Leisure

Full day free in Saigon to your own shopping.

Day 14: Depart time.

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for flight by your own ticket.

For departure & price, contact us at info@lotussiatravel.us