(B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival - Welcome Dinner

Our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat Airport and escort you to a hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City ( Sai Gon ). Check in your hotel, the rest of the day for leisure. Then Enjoy welcome dinner in our restaurant and relaxing. At night: overnight in hotel in HCMC.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City- Cu Chi Tunnel – Cao Dai Temple ( B/L )

Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti - American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was " A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see Cu Chi still has its evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants. Back to HCM City. Have free afternoon to go shopping. In the evening overnight in hotel in HCMC.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (B/L)

Heading out of the bustling city, we ride along rice field to My Tho, one of Mekong Delta province. Upon arrival in My Tho, we embark on a boat navigating around the small canals in the delta region, which passing My Tho fruit market. Joining in with daily activities of local people and enjoy the atmosphere of water world along the canal and along the Tien river. The exciting cruise continue to Unicorn island, here you can taste many seasonal fruits and enjoy the local traditional music, performed by the islanders. Having lunch at a typical country garden house. Next stops are the coconut candy “mill” and some other local industries in Ben Tre province. Drive back Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi on Arrival (B/D)

After breakfast at Hotel, check out, prepare your luggages then our guide with private car will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat Airport to catch the flight from HCMC to Hanoi. Upon arrive Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi, hereby our guide will meet you and transfer to the center of Hanoi – to hotel. This time for check in hotel & relaxing. The rest of the day is free to explore Hanoi Old-Quarter by yourself with shopping. In the evening enjoy welcome dinner at our restaurant inside Hanoi old quarter. Then overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay on Arrival – Sea-Kayaking Explore - Junk Boat Overnight (B/L/D)

- 07.45: Pick up from your Hotel in Hanoi and transfer to Halong Bay.
- 11.30: Arrive in Halong City. Welcome by MinMax Travel's staff.
- 12.00 – 12.30: Welcome to Halong Bay and check in on Boat.
- 12h30 : Board Junk Boat, check-in registration
- 13h00 : Have lunch on board
- 13h30 : A fantastic cruise in Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave. Paddle from Titov beach to Luon Cave. Enjoy dinner on board. Optional night paddle, Fishing, and spending a romantic night on board.

Day 6: Enjoy the Beauty of Halong Bay & More Discovery Halong Bay (B/L/D)

- 7h00 : Have breakfast
- 7h30 : Continue kayak exploration.
- Paddle from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man’s head island, Tortoise island, Cua Van fishing village. Have lunch on board.
- Paddle to Three Tunnels lake ( selected according to the tides).
- Have dinner on board. Optional night paddle.
- Overnight on board in Three Tunnels area.

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi Retreat – Lao Cai (Sapa by night train) - Train Overnight (B/L/D)

- 7h00 : Have breakfast
- 7h30 : Continue kayak exploration. Paddle to Con Vit islet, Ba Hang area.
- 10h00: Arrange luggage and check-out
- 10h30: Have lunch on board
- 11h45: Arrive Halong wharf then the Coach pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop you at MinMax Travel Office at 68 Hang Bo Str around 16.30 for fresh up and enjoy dinner before our guide will taking you to Hanoi Train Station to catch the night train to Lao Cai (Sapa). Overnight on train.

Day 8: Welcome to Lao Cai  - Road Trip to Sapa – Cat Cat Village Trekking Tour (B/L/D)

The train will reach to Lao Cai Train Station at around 6.00 -6.30Am, then you will be welcomed by our staff with bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. 8:00Am arrive at SAPA, check in the Hotel and prepare to start trekking at 10:00Am down the valley. Stop for a lunch and continue to CAT CAT village to visit Dzay minority people then comming back to the Sapa town and relaxing, enjoy dinner, overnight in Hotel in Sapa.

Day 9: Sapa – Lao Chai/Ta Van Villages Trekking Tour  - Home Stay in Ta Van Village (B/L/D)

This full day of trekking takes you along local paths, up and down rice terraces and into the LAO CHAI and TA VAN villages and homes of the local hill tribes, especially are getting to see the colourful Red Dzao hill tribe. Lunch by the stream. Overnight in Village house in Ta Van.

Day 10: Ta Van - Sapa – Lao Cai – Hanoi - Train Overnight (B/L/D)

Short trek then the jeep will riding you back to Sa Pa town. Free afternoon to explore Sa Pa town, with great shopping in the market. Bus departs in Sa Pa 5-5:30pm and arrives in Lao Cai train station around 6:30pm. This time for dinner in the restaurant and catch the night train back to Ha Noi. Trip ends 5:00-5:30am at the Ha Noi Station.

Day 11: Hanoi Arrival (B)

Upon arrive by train to Hanoi train-station around 5.00 AM, our guide will escort you to MinMax Travel Office at 68 Hang Bo Str in Hanoi to prepare for check into hotel again. The rest of the day is at your leisures and explore Hanoi by your own. At night: overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

Day 12: Deaparture Hanoi (B)

Morning BKF at hotel until our guide and private car pick you up from hotel then transfer out to Noi Bai Int'l Airport to see you off on your journey come back home or more visit other countries. End of your tour itinerary.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itineray does not match your expectations!

All Inclusive Tour Package Cost: 

Note: Rates are valid until April 30th, 2013 by MinMax Travel Co., Ltd. All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars. Rates are net and inclusive of service charges and 10% VAT.

* The prices are based on the hotels on the MinMaxTravel.com 'Accommodation' page. If you would prefer a different hotel, or hotels, choose your preference on the relevant 'Hotels' page, tell us, and we'll send you a modified price within 24 hrs at the latest.

* At the time of quotation, MinMax Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* Single room occupancy’ refers to the accommodation element of the programme only, and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices are available as listed above. 
 
THE SPECIFIC HOTELS WILL BE USED IN THIS PACKAGE TOUR:

Tour Price Includes:

* 7-nights accommodation in hotels, basing on Deluxe Double for 2 occupations with daily buffet breakfast.
* 2-nights accommodation on the train, basing on First Class Four-bed cabin with A/C
* 2-nights accommodation on Junk Boat, basing on Double bed cabin with A/C
* All Transportations in air-conditioned car, van or boat as itinerary mentioned.
* Train tickets Hanoi ~ Lao Kai ~ Hanoi (in first class four-bed cabin with A/C)
* Sightseeing as specified including entrance fee
* Local English-speaking experience guides in different parts of the country.
* Sea-kayaking in Ha Long Bay
* All Meals as per program mentioned with 2 welcome dinner in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi

Tour Price Excludes:

* Meals and drinks, except others as mentioned in the detail program.
* Domestic flight Saigon ~ Hanoi.
* Personal expenses.
* Visa, international flights with airport taxes.

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent, Original Passport, Swimming Clothes...

HOW TO START:

* MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

* If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)