Vietnam Adventure on Bike from North to South 16 days

Morning

• Our tour guide will wait and welcome you when arriving at Noi Bai airport. 
• You will be transferred directly to the hotel in Hanoi. Hotel check-in is due at 14:00, but you can check in earlier by paying a surcharge if you want to.
• After a long flight, spend time for leisure while waiting for lunch.

Note: Be present at Pole No.10 (Outside the Terminal Gate) and contact us, so we could easily search for you.

Afternoon/ Evening

• You will have optional choices to watch cultural shows such as Water Puppet Show and Vietnamese Cooking Class or Foodie Tours, which are presented through links below:

Water Puppet Show: Through the use of historical art culture, water puppets, music, beautiful lights, and engaging performance, visitors can get a great overview of Vietnam culture and also enjoy the fascinating and innovative work of puppet artisans. 

Foodie Tours: Try delicious Hanoi Street food such as Banh Mi, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, Egg Coffee, etc. Also discover unique places that are not in your guidebook.

Vietnamese Cooking Class Half Day: Experience bargaining skills when going to the market to buy tasty condiments. Then, try your own cooking accompanied by our tour guide to finish the non-vegetarian and vegetarian Vietnamese dishes.

Morning

• Have a full breakfast at the hotel to cycle around Hanoi.
• You will be picked up by our tour guide from the hotel at around 7:30 to go to the bike shop, where you can choose your bike for today’s tour.
• Take a tour through the crowded streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarters, and pass the Red River on Long Bien Bridge.
• Following the path along the dyke of the Red River, visit the Ancient House in Bat Trang Pottery Village where you can learn the process of making a ceramic product and make your own pottery product during the workshop.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant in a new urban area of Eco Park after visiting the pottery village.
• Pay a visit to an interesting and mysterious Bonsai Garden, the garden of sophisticated tree sculpting. 
• At last, you will stop by the Red River Pottery Market of Quang Ba, where ceramics are stacked waiting to be taken into Hanoi by bicycle.

Afternoon

• Start to get back to the bike shop and our tour guide will get a taxi and escort you to the hotel which is close to the railway station.
• Take a rest before the night train to Sapa.

Evening

• The tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi train station for the night train to Lao Cai at around 20:00. 
• The overnight train trip to Lao Cai is shared sleeping compartments (sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). The train departs at approximately 21:15. 

Note: Our tour guide will not accompany you during the train trip. Private compartments on request at a surcharge. Train schedules are subject to change. Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless a private cabin is requested and all berths paid for - with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.

Ride A Bike Around Hanoi Through Many Famous Attractions

Morning/ Afternoon

• Once you arrive at Lao Cai train station at around 5:30 - 6:00, BestPrice's driver will pick up from the train station to Sapa on the tourist's shared bus.
• Relax and have breakfast at the hotel until morning's trekking tour.
• At around 9:30, we start the trekking to Y Linh Ho village settled down by the Muong Hoa River, to the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai and spend time exploring these two villages.
• After that, you will trek to Ta Van village to visit Zay people, a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam.
• In the late afternoon, you will return to Sapa by car to relax after such a long day.

Note: You will be able to check in early upon room occupancy in Sapa with an additional charge.

Evening

• Free at leisure the rest of the day. Overnight at Sapa Hotel.

Explore Y Linh Ho Village

Morning

• Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and check out to return back to Hanoi.
• Get ready to be picked up by our tour guide for the tour at around 9:00, then take a last walk down to the South-west of Sapa to visit Cat Cat Village of the Black H’mong, one of the more well-known ethnic villages of Sapa. 
• Have a chance to enjoy the stunning waterfall, the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial times in Vietnam.
• On the way trekking, you will have a picnic lunch by the side of the river. 

Afternoon

• Continue to trek 3 km to Sin Chai Village, which is located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain to enjoy the stunning landscapes of the mountain.
• Come back to the main road to get the transfer back to Sapa town on a jeep for 3 km.

Evening

• Say goodbye to Sapa and transfer to Hanoi by sharing a limousine.

Morning

• Have breakfast at the hotel in Hanoi and then transfer to Halong Bay for a night.
• Upon arrival, you will feel the warm welcome by the boat crew, then start to check-in.
• Enjoy delicious local seafood lunch which wille be served on board. 

Afternoon 

• Some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of the bay such as visiting a cave, kayaking, or swimming in the sea depending on each cruise’s itinerary of the day.

Evening

• Start to get back to the junk after some activities to relax and have dinner on cruise.
• Spend overnight on board.

Have A Wonderful Time In Halong Bay With Family

• Have breakfast on the cruise.
• Get on a small boat to have further discovery with cave visiting, kayaking, swimming, biking around the area.

Note: Detail of the itinerary will be provided once we confirm your Cruise.

Spend Time To Discover Halong Bay By Kayaking

Morning

• Get up early to take part in Tai Chi lesson, or just simply watch the beautiful sunrise over the bay.
• It is a chance to have breakfast on the cruise and explore the most stunning caves in Halong at the same time.

Noon

• While the cruise gets back to the main dock, you will have an early lunch on board as well.
• Get back to the main dock then get a transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Hue .
• An enthusiast tour guide will pick up by our tour guide on arrival.

Evening

• Check in the hotel in Hue and relax for the rest of the day.

Morning/ Afternoon

• Wake up early and have breakfast at the hotel and be picked up by our tour guide then transfer to Toa Kham wharf for cruising on Perfume River at 8:00.
• You will stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic temple and immerse yourself in the symbol of Hue romantic city.
• Continue cruising to Hue Ecolodge, visit Thuy Bieu Eco-village, an authentic village representing the countryside of Hue.
• Get on the bike then visit handicraft families including the incense-making family, the joss paper-making family, and the paper painting family to learn about the daily life of local people.
• Relax by steeping foot into medicinal herb water which is a traditional therapeutic practice.

Evening

• Go back to the hotel in the City Center and spend time relaxing for tomorrow's plan. 

On The Way Cycling To Thuy Bieu Village

Morning

• Have breakfast at the hotel and start moving to Hoi An.
• 8:00: You will be picked up by our tour guide at your hotel to go to Hoi An.
• Travel by motorcycle on highway 1A from Hue to Hoi An then stop at the fishing village and paddies fields along the lagoon.
• Visit Elephant Waterfall where you can jump in swim and relax.
• Stop at Lang Co Beach where you can take photos of the beautiful beach and have lunch there. 

Afternoon

• 13:30: Travel over the Hai Van Pass to reach the destination and admire the breathtaking view on the way.
• Crossing the top of the Pass, which is surrounded by clouds on one side against stunning ocean views on the other. Hai Van pass also is the borderline between Hue and Da Nang city.
• Arrive at Hoi An in the early evening.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and start the biking tour in the countryside.
• 8:00: Picked up by our driver from your hotel, then ride over the bridge to the peaceful countryside of Cam Kim Island.
• Cycle through the lush scenery of rice paddies and farmland on the way to the island.
• Stop along the way, you will have a chance to chat with farmers, get to know more about the local life.
• Visit a local family in Duy Vinh and learn about their traditional sedge mattress weaving.
• Continue cycling to the local house and taste a Vietnamese traditional meal for lunch. 

Afternoon/ Evening

• Transfer back to the hotel.
• Spend leisure time relaxing or you can explore the colorful of Hoi An by yourself.

Cycling Around Hoi An Old Quarters

Morning/ Afternoon

• Spend time relaxing and discovering Hoi An by yourself. In case you do not know what to do or to explore the city, you can join some of our optional shows:

Hoi An Memories Show: the program incorporates and elevates Vietnam's renowned Ao Dai into an artistic language through 5 breathtaking performances.

Teh Dar Show: a concert that takes viewers on a journey through the fascinating culture of the peoples of the Central Highlands.

• Prepare for the delicious foodie tour in the late afternoon.

Evening

• Join a walking foodie tour to discover Hoi An cuisine and culture.
• The tour starts around sunset and then introduces local cafes, food stalls, markets, and restaurants. 
• Taste many Hoi An traditional dishes on the tour, including Banh Mi, Cao Lau, Banh Beo, Banh Khot, Balut, local coffee, etc.
• Have free time to explore the Ancient Town at night or go back to the hotel. 

Enjoy Hoi An Memories Show

Morning

• Have the last breakfast served by the hotel in Hoi An
• Start to transfer to Da Nang airport and take a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City, then move to your hotel in the city.

Afternoon

• Discover the bustling lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City by Scooter motorbike.
• Our tour guide will come and pick you up at 13:00 on a restored vintage Vespa scooter, and travel on the off-the-beaten path of Saigon.
• While on the back of the scooter, you will cruise through the bustling streets to see the sites that you would never find on your own.
• It is a chance for you to learn about small family businesses in the big city, where the Chinese community and their influence on medicine, Vietnamese customs & religion, and more.
• Stop at a hidden relaxing Buddhist Pagoda which has yet to be found by other tourists.  

Evening

• Around 18:30: Drop off at your hotel.
• Explore the vibrant city and have dinner on your own.

Morning

• Start an exciting day by a visit to Cu Chi Tunnel by speedboat. 
• Our tour guide meets you in the hotel lobby and then transfer you to Bach Dang Pier in District 1 at 7:00.
• Depart Saigon by boat at 7:20. There, you can enjoy a light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits, and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) while the tour guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.
• Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels site at 8:50, which is still less touristy, and you can watch a brief introductory ‘propaganda’ video to the Cu Chi area.
• Explore the Cu Chi at 9:00, including weapon and booby trap exhibitions, and navigate the authentic Viet Cong tunnel. 
• Visit different underground bunkers such as kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition, etc., and try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.
• Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river. The lunch includes authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes, and soup.

Afternoon

• Depart Cu Chi and return to Ho Chi Minh City. 

Evening

• Spend the day to rest at leisure, unwind and be prepared for tomorrow's plan.

A Tour To Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

Morning

• Have breakfast at the hotel and be ready for today's tour.
• BestPrice's tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for the transfer to Cai Be at 8:00:

1st stop: You will feel the warm welcomed by our local guide on arrival and invited some fresh fruits

2nd stop: Embark on a boat to visit the floating market of rice in An Cu commune, Cai Be district, which is the largest exporter of rice trading in the Southwest region of Vietnam.

3rd stop: Visit the ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune. From there, we keep traveling to Tan Phong islet and Hai Yen Bee Farm to admire a big flower garden where bees produce honey, enjoy fresh honey tea, and learn more about bee life.

Last stop: Enjoy the fruits in the garden picked by yourselves and listen to Vietnamese folk music named "Tai Tu Music", and then get on the rowing boat to travel along small canals. 

• Arrive and check in at the Mekong Eco-lodge, and have lunch at the restaurant.

Afternoon

• Join with locals in their daily activities such as "ditch fishing hook", and the catch fish from the Mekong will be served for your dinner.

Evening

• Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Tan Phong homestay.

Fish Catching Activity Before Going Back Home

Morning

• Wake up early in the morning in Mekong Ecolodge, enjoy the fresh air and listen to the sound of birds and other countryside sounds, stroll around the village and see the local farmer get busy with their morning work.
• Have breakfast at the homestay, cycle around Tan Phong Island, and visit traditional handicraft workshops.
• Take part in some activities with local people such as making rice paper, making roofs from nipa leaves, and water hyacinth products, making jackfruit leaf cake, knitting banana hammocks, etc.
• Cycle back to the homestay then check out.
• Get on the ferry to the Harbor and transfer directly to the hotel by our driver.
• Have the last traditional lunch at a local restaurant on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon/Evening:

• Spend leisure time relaxing in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Have leisure time until the driver picks you up for the transfer to the airport.

Note: Please note that the hotel check-out time is at 12:00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will be applied.

• Tour ends after arriving at the airport.