Vietnam's National Parks Exploration

This 16 day Eco - tour program is specially designed for those who have a great love of nature nature. Travelers will have opportunities to enjoy short forest trekking excursions amidst exotic flora and fauna in several of Vietnam’s most beautiful and well preserved National Parks

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Tour Code: VBG14
Tour Price:See the table below
Tour Type: Private tour
Highlights: Hanoi - Cuc Phuong National Park - Halong Bay - Cat Ba National Park - Hue - Bach Ma National Park - Hoian - Danang - Da Lat - Cat Tien National Park - Nha Trang - Sai Gon - Mekong River

Itinerary in details

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (D/-/-)

Upone arrival, welcomed by our guide and transferred to the hotel in the center of Hanoi. Jump on a Cyclo touring arround the old quarter of Hanoi. In the evening, you will have a welcome dinner accompanied by a traditional water puppet show.Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong (B/L/-)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Cuc Phuong-one of Vietnam’s first national parks. We make a short trek with our guide to visit the primate rescue center and the botanical garden in Cuc Phuong.Overnight in the Cuc Phuong guesthouse in the middle of woods.

Day 3: Cuc Phuong – Ha Long (B/L/-)

We trek further in the forest to visit The Thousand Year old Tree, the Primate Rescue Center and museum before getting out for a drive to Ha Long. arrive in Halong later in the afternoon, check in at the hotel in Halong City then free to see the small coastal city. Overnight at Halong Hotel In Halong.

Day 4: Halong – Catba (B/L/-)

Have breakfast at hotel then board a private boat to visit Ha Long Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore some of the thousand of spectacular Islands, caves and grottoes then cruising to Catba Island.Have lunch on board with freshly caught seafood. Land Cat Ba Island, a rich ecosystem full of evergreen forests, coastal mangroves and coral reefs. Car pick up then transfer to hotel at the downtown.Overnight at 2 star Hotel in Cat Ba.

Day 5: Catba – Haiphong – Hanoi (B/L/-)

Touring around Catba Island by car then trekking with our guide to explore the Cat Ba National Park. After lunch, embark a hydrofoil boat to Haiphong. Car pick up at Haiphong harbor then transfer to Hanoi.Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Hue (B/-/D)

Have breakfast at the hotel and free until pick up at the hotel to transfer to the airport boading flight (VN247: 12.40 - 14.00) to the Imperial city of Hue, stopping at the Citadel, before visit Khai Dinh tomb. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 7: Hue – Bach Ma – Hoian (B/L/-)

Have breakfast early in the morning then drive to Bach Ma National Park which is about 55 km from Hue. Upon arrival, make a short trek up to Bach Ma Mountain to enjoy the panorama views.We then drive to Hoi An. Here, we tour around the old streets of Hoi An where the mix of Japanese and Chinese architecture reflects its past history as an important trading port in the region.Overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Nha Trang (B/-/-)

More visits in Hoian before going to Danang railway station for train S1 (10.30 - 20.00) to Nha trang. On arrival in Nhatrang, car transfers to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang.

Day 9: Nha Trang (B/L/-)

After breakfast, we take a boat trip to Hon Tam Island for swimming and optional water sports. After that we will visit Ponaga tower & oceanography institute. Overnight at hotel in Nhatrang.

Day 10: Nha Trang – Dalat (B/L/-)

Get up early, have breakfast then we drive towards Dalat visiting its tranqil gardens, cathedral, waterfalls, Valley of Love, Xuan Huong Lake, convent, university, key pagodas and the lovely old French buildings. Overnight at hotel in Dalat.

Day 11: Dalat – Nam Cat Tien (B/L/-)

In the morning drive to Dambri waterfall beforw making our way to the Cat Tien National Park, an area of 37 000 ha full of rare species such as the Asian Elephant and the one horned Rhinoceros. We will go trekking through the forest.We will have also a Jeep ride combined with a 4km - walk to the Crocodile Lake. We will have time around the tower area for some hours for birding and viewing wildlife then go for a drink in the swamp.Overnight in the park (Bungalow)

Day 12: Nam Cat Tien – Saigon (B/L/-)

Have break fast in Cat Tien National Park then continue driving southward to Saigon with visits to tea and coffee plantations en route. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 13: Saigon city tour (B/-/D)

Today we discover the metropolis of the south which was once considered as the Pearl of Fareastern . The tour starts at 8 am from the hotel. We will visit all of Saigon’s main attractions: The Reunification Palace, The War Museum, and The Jade Emperor temple. Around midday we will have a lunch break in a local restaurant.In the afternoon we will continue to visit the Ben Thanh market, where all kind of goods are offered.Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 14: Mekong Delta Home Stay (B/L/-)

We make excursion to Vinh Long in the Mekong Delta, to visit the busiest floating market. A boat trip on the legendary Mekong River followed by a visit to one of the islands with typical plantations growing a variety of tropical fruits.We wil get overnight in Vinh Long at local people’s house built on the river.

Day 15: Vinh Long – Saigon (B/L/-)

We take a sampan ride to Xeo Quyt melaleuca forest before returning to Saigon.Overnight at hotel in Saigon.

Day 16: Departure (B/-/-)

Free at your leisure or going shopping until transfer to Saigon’s Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home.

Price in US$ per person

Group size

Season 2 Pax 3-4 Pax 6 -8 Pax Over 10 Single 04/05-31/08 1650 1520 1410 Contact Plus 415 01/09-04/05 1835 1615 1490 Contact Plus 665

Note:
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes during October, November and every Monday
- The itinerary is subject to tiny changes without prior notice
- We will stay at clean local, hotels with good location which are easy access to city central, dining area, and favorite hangouts. While our emphasis is not on luxury accommodation, we can upgrade the lodging upon your request.

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Inclusions:

* Internal flight: Hanoi - Hue, economy class
* All land transportation as shown in the program
* 14 nights in comfortable accommodation based on twin sharing
* 1 night homestay with local hosts in Vinh Long
* Boat cruise in Halong bay, Nha Trang Bay and Mekong Delta
* Hydrofoil tickets route CATBA – HAIPHONG
* E1 Train ticket (soft seat) DANANG - NHATRANG
* English - speaking local guides, all entrance and sightseeing fees

Exclusions:

* International airfares & airport taxes in/out Vietnam
* Entry visa to Vietnam
* Meals that not mentioned in the program
* Travel insurance
* Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone...)
* Tips, things not mentioned in the Itinerary

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