Vietnam tour 20 days, Vietnam trip 20 days, CharmAsiaTravel 20 days

+ Visit the historic and cultural monuments as the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, the Hoan Kiem Lake… in Hanoi capital, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda … in HoChiMinh city, the old HoiAn town, the royal Citadel in Hue

+ Interesting experience in CuChi Tunel

+ Available cruise on mystical Halong Bay and Mekong River

+ Discover the daily life and culture of ethnic minority in north and of inhabitant in Mekong delta

+ A trip around the old quarter by pousse-pousse

+ Enjoy the Water puppet show

+ Night train for Hanoi-LaoCai-Hanoi

+ Trekking through a bamboo forest and minority villages in Sapa

+ Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the late 9th century and early 10th century

+ Enjoy splendid beaches in NhaTrang, Quy Nhon

Day 1 Arrival in HO CHI MINH City (D)

Pick up at airport by guide of Charm Asia Travel. Ho Chi Minh City is still called Saigon by locals. Transfert to the hotel in town. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in HCMC.

Day 2 HO CHI MINH City - CU CHI Tunnel - TAY NINH - HO CHI MINH City (B, L)

Departure from Ho Chi Minh City towards Tay Ninh - the Holy See of Cao Dai religion - a place of pilgrimage for followers of this religion in South Vietnam, and for all those interested in the Cao Dai. You assist to an official ceremony. Then, departure to Cu Chi, immense network of tunnels and narrow trenches, dug by hand by the guerrillas to take refuge and defense during the Vietnam War. Back in Saigon, where you arrive late afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 HO CHI MINH City - MY THO - CAN THO (L, D)

After breakfast, departure to Cai Be in the heart of the Mekong Delta, where the river divides into multiple channels and arroyos. On arrival, boarding a cruise on the Mekong River to Vinh Long. En route, visit the floating market of Cai Be, an old colonial house and a craft factory. Lunch outdoors in a garden where you can sample the local specialty: the "Elephant Ear Fish", then on to Can Tho, the main town in the Mekong Delta.
Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4 CAN THO - HO CHI MINH City (B, L)

After an early breakfast, departure to Cai Rang market, "floating halls" where focus daily boatloads of fruit and vegetables. Your cruise on the creeks will lead you to the orchard Ba Cong, one of the most beautiful of Can Tho where you can taste exotic fruits, and you will enjoy the tranquil setting in which some people live in the Delta. Back in Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon and visit Vinh Trang pagoda on the route.
Arrive late afternoon..
Overnight in Saigon
 
Day 5 HO CHI MINH City tour and free (B)

In the morning we take a further tour of the city. We visit the former Presidential Palace, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Saigon Central Post Office and Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown. Next - noon, you are free to HCM city. Dinner free Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 HO CHI MINH City - DA LAT (B, L)

The road from Saigon to Dalat is very pretty, surrounded by coffee plantations and rubber estates. Stop for photos at the La Nga floating village before entering the region of the Central Highlands. Regional weather station at an altitude of 1,000 m, Dalat city enjoys a temperate climate with four seasons no less than a day! In the afternoon, we visit the former residence of Emperor Bao Dai (the last emperor of Vietnam), the old railway station, the Love Valley and Lam Ti Ny Pagoda. Dinner free. Overnight at hotel in Dalat

Day 7 DA LAT - NHA TRANG (B, L)

We reach the coastal region of Nha Trang by the impressive Ngoan Muc Pass and visit the Cham Tower in Phan Rang, Polonga Giara. Arrival in Nha Trang. Visit the tower Ponagar and Long Son Pagoda before settling at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel on the beach.

Day 8 NHA TRANG (B, L)

We take the boat for a trip to the islands of the Bay of Nha Trang where we have many opportunities to dive in the emerald water and transparent. Seafood lunch on an island before returning to Nha Trang. Afternoon free to relax or stroll on the beach. Free dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 NHA TRANG - QUY NHON (B, L)

Morning we leave for Quy Nhon by Tangerine Road along the beautiful beaches. Major axis of the country it traverses hundreds of villages enumerated in the red and white mile markers of the colonial era. Stop at the Xom Bong Bridge and we walk on a fish market. TUY HOA Lunch. Arrival in Qui Nhon in late afternoon. Dinner free. Overnight at hotel in Quy Nhon.

Day 10 QUY NHON - MY SON - HOI AN (B, L)

Quit Qui Nhon after breakfast to Hoi An, Myson visit the shrine city with remnants of the kingdom' s most important Cham, considered a Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. Arriving in Hoi An in the afternoon. Hoi An was a major trading port in Asia during the 17th and 18th century, but his lifestyle has changed somewhat over the years. Wandering the old town center and visit the old merchant house, the bridge Japanese covered 400 years and the colorful market. Overnight in Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An
 
Day 11 HOI AN (B, L)

Visit Hoi An with its treasures such as: the antiquities museum, the Japanese Bridge, Chinatown, the Assembly Hall Quang Dong or Phuc Kien, Tan Ky or Phung Hung' s old house, the market and its port was bustling in the XVth century or docked boats and junks of all countries: France, China, Holland, Japan, Portugal ...
The rest of the day free to enjoy the beach and shopping

Day 12 HOI AN - HUE (B)

Afternoon departure to Hue via Cloudy Pass dizzy. Visit Cham Museum in Da Nang and the village of marble sculpture at the foot of Marble Mountain. Continuation of the road to Hue.Stop en route in a fishing village at Lang Co. Typical lunch with seafoods at Lang Co. Afternoon continue by visiting the mausoleum of Khai Dinh and Minh Mang emperor before visiting the Dong Ba market built during the French era. Overnight in Hue.

Day 13 HUE- HANOI (B, L)

Morning we start to visit the ancient city of Hue Imperial including the Citadel, the royal city, the Forbidden Purple. ruise on the Perfume River, visit the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady and the village that produces conical hats. Continuation of the cruise to visit the imperial tomb of Tu Duc, arguably the finest and most majestic. In search of perfect harmony with nature, it is surrounded on both sides by ponds planted with lotus. The tomb is surrounded by statues of lions, elephants and mandarins. After lunch, transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Pick up  and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 14 HANOI - city tour - night train to SAPA (B, L, D)

Full day visit of the present capital of Vietnam. We start with the Little Lake (or Lake of the Restored Sword) and the legend of the Giant Tortoise. Then we visit the Temple of Literature dedicated to Confucius and the Scholars, the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh and his former residences, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and the Museum of Ethnography. In the afternoon, a tour by rick sow in the old quarters of Hanoi we can explore in depth the lives of people. After dinner, boarding the night train to Sapa. Dinner at the restaurant before transfer to the train station for departure at 21:30 and night on the train in cabins of 4 soft sleeper, air-conditioned.
NB: possibility to book a private cabin.

Day 15 SAPA (B, L)

Arrive early at Lao Cai Train Station. Transfer to Sapa by a beautiful mountain road dotted with rice terraces and old trees. Once we arrive in Sapa temperature changes completely because this village is 1650 meters above sea level and was a resort for the French during the colonial era. Sapa is not only an ideal place to relax, with its moderate climate and beautiful mountain scenery, but also an important dwelling place of the mountain tribes who settled in this area at the foot of Mount Fan Xi Pan which is with its 3143 meters of altitude the "roof of Indochina. These ethnic groups: the H' mong, Red Dzao, Giay, Tay, etc .... Are very proud of their freedom and have recently emigrated from southern China, mostly in the 18th and 19th centuries. And they are still living in autarky and dress in colorful costumes and authentic. Their main crops are rice and corn planted in the rice terraces on the slopes of mountains. The trip on foot to their villages is the only way to discover the rich tradition and lifestyle of these tribes.
You start by visiting the village of Lao Chai Village Black H' mong minority. Then you walk to the village of Lao Chai Tavan (2km), village of Giay ethnic. Then, rest and picnic site.
After lunch, continue trekking to Giang Ta Chai by a bamboo forest and the community of Red Dao. Join a main road on foot or vehicle will be waiting for you back to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 16 SAPA - minority market - overnight train to HANOI (B, L)

After breakfast, departure for the weekly market typical of the region. To reach it, follow the road to spectacular breathtaking panorama. This market is the rallying point of Nung, H' mong,  blacks Dao people. It is one of the most authentic markets in the region. After his visit, visit some villages schedules before returning slowly to Lao Cai for night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
NB: Please contact us for more information of each markets of the week.

Day 17 HANOI - HALONG Junk Cruise (B, L, D)

Arrival in Hanoi station, we transfer to the restaurant for Vietnamese traditional breakfast - Pho. This is an excellent soup stock prepared in the street of small restaurants specializing, then  departure to Halong Bay -  World Natural Heritage Site by Unesco. Arrive Halong about noon. Getting on a boat for a cruise in Ha Long Bay, a wonder of nature. Legend has it that a dragon descended to quench their thirst, and finding the wonderful place, there is no longer left. Since it is known as "bay which descending the Dragon" (Ha Long). Lunch on boat  with seafood. Afternoon, we visit the Cave of Surprise and the fishing village. Possibility of swimming in a cove of white sand.
Dinner and overnight on boat. 

Day 18 Junk Cruise in HALONG - HAI PHONG - NINH BINH (Bruch, D)

After breakfast on boat we continue cruising in Ha Long Bay, with its islands of all sizes to the boat landing around noon .. Then we drive to Ninh Binh via Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh. Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, we will settle at the hotel in Ninh Binh. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 19 NINH BINH - TAM COC - KENH GA - HANOI (B, L)

In the morning, boarding a small rowing sampan to explore Tam Coc, a set of limestone peaks planted in the middle of rice fields, which also bears the name "Halong Bay  on Land.". Proceed to Hoa Lu, where we visit the temples of Dinh and Le dynasties, the first reunificator in the tenth century. We return to Hanoi in late afternoon. Theatre Night: We are witnessing the performance of music and traditional water puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 20 HANOI - Departure (B)

Free time and transfer to airport for departure flight.

End of our services.

Our prices include:

•    Accommodation in shared double or twin room at hotels selected.
•    Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
•    English speaking guide for each area except during time at leisure.
•    Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program.
•    Private boat for the trips mentioned.
•    Shared junk in double cabin in Halong Bay
•    Meals as mentioned on the program: (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch or (D) for dinner.
•    Train Hue - Hanoi (sleeping berth - 4 persons per compartment).
•    Government taxes currently in force (V.A.T.).

Our prices do not include:

•    Visa for Vietnam.
•    International flights and airport taxes.
•    Drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.

Note:

•    Program is subject to change without prior notice due to airlines unexpected changes of schedule or flight cancellations.
•    We reserve the right to adjust the prices at any time in the event of an increase in the fuel surcharge applied by airlines or any other transport companies.
•    Visa into Vietnam available upon arrival at the airport with prior arrangement for authorisation letter.
•    In general most places ( shops, markets) are closed in Vietnam throughout the period of the Lunar New Year (from February 7th to 10th 2008).

Supplement:

•    Half-board: 19 lunches at local restaurants.
•    Full-board: 19 lunches and 19 dinners at local restaurants.

the Cathedral of Notre-Dame

Nha Trang beach

Sapa market