Trip at a Glance
Depart TLV
26 Oct
Etihad EY600 → AUH → HAN
Return TLV
24 Nov
EY431 HAN 20:00 → AUH → TLV
Hotel Nights
26
+ 2 night trains + Ha Long cruise
Own Spend Est.
~$1,550
per couple · on top of agent package + flights
Exchange Rate
$1 = ₪2.92
₪1 = ₫9,000
est. Jun 2026
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Budget Overview
Agent package + flights + ~$1,550 own spend / couple
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Budget Overview
Agent package + flights + ~$1,550 own spend / couple
| Item | Cost (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International flights (Etihad) | $1,283.87 | Already paid — EY600 out / EY431 home |
| Agent package (hotels, listed tours, transfers & internal flights, Days 1–30) | confirm quote | Everything marked “INCLUDED (agent)” across the 13 stops — ask the agent for the total |
| Own spend — North (Hanoi→Ninh Binh, stops 1–4) | ~$478 | Optional activities, meals, local transport |
| Own spend — Central (Phong Nha→Da Lat, stops 5–9) | ~$550 | Incl. internal flights if not in package |
| Own spend — South (Saigon→Hanoi, stops 10–13) | ~$521 | Incl. speedboat + Phu Quoc→Hanoi flight if not in package |
| Own spend total (on top of package + flights) | ~$1,550 | Per couple · see each stop’s Budget tab |
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Champton Hotel
EST $150
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Getting There
Arrival
Etihad EY430 lands 18:10 · Noi Bai Airport — Terminal 2 Sân Bay Nội Bài (Nhà Ga T2) - Phú Cường
Departure
Day 4 (Oct 29) · limousine van to Sapa · hotel pickup · ~6 hrs
Hotel
Champton Hotel — heart of Hanoi (agent booking)
Booked by agent · Old Quarter / city centre
The agent has you at Champton Hotel, in the heart of the city, for arrival check-in and time to relax (Days 1–2).
📍 Map Champton Hotel, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Central Old Quarter location — walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake, Beer Street & Chabad. Verify the exact Booking listing/address.
📍 Map Champton Hotel, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Central Old Quarter location — walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake, Beer Street & Chabad. Verify the exact Booking listing/address.
Activities & Adventure
Old Quarter Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — Hoan Kiem Lake, , street foodEST Free · ✓ agent
Day 2 · Hanoi Jeep Tour + Train Coffee — Vietnam Army Legend Jeep, 3 parts (Part 1 backstreets & markets — see Old Quarter above)EST $55pp · ✓ agent
Part 2 · City Highlights — EST Free · ✓ agent
Hanoi Train Street Phố đường tàu Hà Nội, Trần Phú, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — watch the train pass inches away over Vietnamese coffeeEST $2 · extra
Part 3 · Hanoi Food Experience — fried & fresh spring rolls (phở cuốn), banh mi, egg coffee, bia hoi at a hidden-gem caféEST $15 · ✓ agent
Thang Long Water Puppet Show Nhà hát Múa rối Thăng Long, 57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — Day 3, optional before the night busEST $6 · extra
Day 4 (Oct 29) · Departure — limousine van to Sapa (~6 hrs) — hotel pickup, no station neededEST $20pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Train Street: officially restricted — entry via a café (drink minimum); check it’s open that day; stand behind the line when the train passes
- Dong Xuan / Old Quarter: the “carrying-pole” photo scam — a vendor drops the đòn gánh + fruit on your shoulder then demands money; agree any price first
- Use Grab near Hoan Kiem — avoid look-alike “Vinasun / Mai Linh” taxis with rigged meters
- Water Puppet: buy at the official box office (touts resell at a markup); shows sell out — reserve your slot
- Bia Hoi / Ta Hien: confirm the price per glass before ordering
- SIM — Viettel (best coverage, incl. remote areas): ask for the 5G150T plan — 5GB/day for 30 days, ~150,000 VND (~$6); bring your passport to register (required by law)
- Where: official Viettel counter, Noi Bai Terminal 2 arrivals (ground floor, area B) — first desk on your left as you exit customs, by the currency-exchange booth / behind the escalator; open 24/7, red-and-white signage
- Skip Airalo / Holafly (~$70) — the airport kiosk is ~10× cheaper; withdraw VND from an airport ATM, not the exchange counter
Local Contacts
2 contacts
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Local Contacts
2 contacts
Stop Budget
Hotel (Champton):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 2 Jeep Tour + Train Coffee:INCLUDED (EST $55pp)
· Old Quarter & markets (Part 1):in Jeep Tour
· City Highlights — Mausoleum, West Lake, B52, Long Bien (Part 2):in Jeep Tour
· Hanoi Food Experience (Part 3):in Jeep Tour
Train Street coffee:EST $2pp
Water Puppet Show (Day 3, opt):EST $6pp
Meals (own, outside tour):EST $90
Local transport / Grab:EST $20
Limousine van → Sapa:EST $20pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $150
2
Bamboo Hotel
EST $116
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 4 (Oct 29) · limousine van from Hanoi · ~6 hrs · check in
Departure
Day 6 (Oct 31) · van ~18:00 to Lao Cai station → night train to Hanoi → morning car to Ha Long
Hotel
Bamboo Hotel — Sapa town (agent booking)
Booked by agent · central, valley views
The agent has you at Bamboo Hotel in Sapa town (check in ~11:00 Day 7).
📍 Map Bamboo Sapa Hotel, Mường Hoa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Verify the exact Booking listing/room. Central to the night market & cable-car shuttle.
📍 Map Bamboo Sapa Hotel, Mường Hoa, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Verify the exact Booking listing/room. Central to the night market & cable-car shuttle.
Activities & Adventure
Day 7 · Fansipan + Muong Hoa Train + Cat Cat — Fansipan Ga cáp treo Fansipan, 89B Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Sa Pa 3-rope cable car to 3000m + Muong Hoa train + summit funicular (3143m); afternoon Cat Cat Village Bản Cát Cát, San Sả Hồ, Sa Pa ▶ WatchINCLUDED (EST $50pp)
Day 8 · Countryside Trekking with local guide — downhill through Black H’mong & Red Dao villages, rice-terrace valley & bamboo forest, indigo dyeing & batik; lunch with a local familyINCLUDED (EST $25pp)
Red Dao herbal bath (optional) — traditional medicine bath after the trek, great for sore legs (own charge)EST $8pp · extra
Paragliding (optional) Sapa Jade Hill, Lao Chải, Sa Pa, Lào Cai ▶ Watch — tandem over the rice valley (Oct–Nov season)EST $90pp · extra
End of Day 6 · Departure — van pickup ~18:00 to Lao Cai Railway Station Ga Lào Cai, Phố Mới, Lào Cai — night train to HanoiEST $25pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Fansipan summit is often cloud-covered & single-digit °C — go early for the view and bring a warm layer; the combo = cable car + Muong Hoa train + funicular
- Cat Cat Village: small entry fee, steep steps down to Tien Sa waterfall — grippy shoes
- Trek (Day 8): terraces are slippery; village children may follow selling handicrafts — fine to decline politely
- Red Dao herbal bath is own-charge (~$8) — book at a Ta Phin spa, best right after the trek
- Night train to Hanoi: soft-sleeper berths, lock luggage to the rack; departs Lao Cai late evening (van transfer ~1 hr from Sapa)
Local Contacts
1 contact
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Local Contacts
1 contact
Stop Budget
Hotel (Bamboo):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 7 Fansipan + Muong Hoa + Cat Cat:INCLUDED (EST $50pp)
Day 8 Countryside trek (guide):INCLUDED (EST $25pp)
Red Dao herbal bath (opt):EST $8pp
Paragliding (opt):EST $90pp
Meals (own):EST $60
Night train → Hanoi:EST $25pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $116
3
Verdure Lotus ✓
EST $30
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 7 (Nov 1) · night train arrives Hanoi early → car to Tuan Chau Harbor (~2.5 hrs) · tender ~11:00, welcome drink & lunch
Departure
Day 8 (Nov 2) · check-out + brunch → tender to Tuan Chau → car to Ninh Binh (~3 hrs)
Hotel
Verdure Lotus Cruise — 1 night aboard (agent)
Booked by agent · Lan Ha / Ha Long Bay, all meals
The agent has you on the Verdure Lotus Cruise — private cabin, seafood lunch & dinner, sunset party, cooking class & squid fishing.
📍 Boarding: Tuan Chau Marina Cảng tàu khách quốc tế Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh
Verify the exact Verdure Lotus listing/itinerary with the agent.
📍 Boarding: Tuan Chau Marina Cảng tàu khách quốc tế Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh
Verify the exact Verdure Lotus listing/itinerary with the agent.
Activities & Adventure
Day 10 · Lan Ha & Tra Bau cruise — Lan Ha Bay sailing, seafood lunch, Tra Bau lagoon kayaking, sunset party + cooking class, evening squid fishingINCLUDED (cruise)
Day 11 · Dark & Bright Cave — Hang Sang & Hang Toi by bamboo boat (driver) through the lagoon, then brunch as the boat returnsINCLUDED (cruise)
Deep-water soloing / cliff jumping (optional add-on) ▶ Watch — rock climbing off the limestone into the sea (via Cat Ba operators)EST $40pp · extra
End of Day 8 · Departure — tender to Tuan Chau Harbor Cảng Tuần Châu, Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh → car to Ninh Binh (~3 hrs)INCLUDED (agent)
Practical Tips
- Lan Ha Bay (where the Verdure Lotus sails) is quieter & cleaner than the main Ha Long tourist route — great for the kayaking
- Bring a dry bag / waterproof phone pouch for the kayak & bamboo-boat cave; swimwear under your clothes
- Cabins are cool at night — a light layer for the sun deck; motion-sickness meds if you’re sensitive on the tender
- Tip the crew at the end (cash) — not included; the cooking class & squid fishing are part of the package
- Confirm the 06:00 station pickup the evening before so you make the midday boarding
Local Contacts
3 contacts
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Local Contacts
3 contacts
Stop Budget
Verdure Lotus cruise (1 night):INCLUDED (agent)
· Lan Ha + Tra Bau kayaking:in cruise
· Dark & Bright Cave bamboo boat:in cruise
· Cooking class + squid fishing:in cruise
All meals aboard:INCLUDED (agent)
Deep-water soloing (opt):EST $40pp
Crew tips + drinks:EST $30
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $30 (+opt)
4
Hang Mua Villa
EST $120
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 8 (Nov 2) · car from Tuan Chau / Ha Long · ~3 hrs · check in
Departure
Day 11 (Nov 5) · night Lotus train ~21:30 from Ninh Binh station → Phong Nha (Dong Hoi)
Hotel
Hang Mua Garden Villa — by Mua Cave (agent)
Booked by agent · rice-field & karst views
The agent has you at Hang Mua Garden Villa, at the foot of Mua Cave (Days 11–13).
📍 Map Hang Mua Garden Villa, Khê Đầu Hạ, Ninh Xuân, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình
Verify the exact Booking listing/room with the agent.
📍 Map Hang Mua Garden Villa, Khê Đầu Hạ, Ninh Xuân, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình
Verify the exact Booking listing/room with the agent.
Activities & Adventure
Day 12 · Mua Cave — Hang Mua Hang Múa, Khê Hạ, Ninh Xuân, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình — ~500 steps up Ngoa Long mountain for the panoramic valley viewINCLUDED (EST $4pp)
Day 12 · Bai Dinh Pagoda — Chua Bai Dinh Chùa Bái Đính, Gia Sinh, Gia Viễn, Ninh Bình — largest pagoda complex in SE Asia: 500 La Han statues, giant bronze bellsINCLUDED (electric cart EST $3pp)
Day 12 · Trang An boat — Trang An Bến thuyền Tràng An, Tràng An, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình — UNESCO sampan tour through caves & temples (Sang, Toi, Ba Gio caves)INCLUDED (EST $10pp)
Tam Coc cycling / kayak (Day 13 free morning, optional) Tam Cốc, Ninh Hải, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình — paddle the 3 caves or cycle the paddies before the night trainEST $12pp · extra
End of Day 11 · Departure — ~21:30 Lotus night train from Ninh Binh Railway Station Ga Ninh Bình, Hoàng Hoa Thám, Ninh Bình → Phong Nha (Dong Hoi)EST $30pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Mua Cave: ~500 uneven stone steps — go early (before 08:00) for cool air, fewer crowds & the best light; grippy shoes
- Bai Dinh is huge — take the electric buggy between gates (small fee), allow 2–3 hrs; dress modestly (shoulders/knees) for the pagodas
- Trang An boat: ~3 hrs, low cave ceilings (duck); bring sun cover & a small tip for the rower — pick the route with the “Kong: Skull Island” set
- Don’t confuse Trang An (sampan, temples) with Tam Coc (shorter, rice fields) — the agent day is Trang An
- Pack for the night train before dinner Day 13; soft-sleeper berths, lock luggage
Stop Budget
Hotel (Hang Mua Garden Villa):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 12 Mua Cave:INCLUDED (EST $4pp)
Day 12 Bai Dinh (cart):INCLUDED (EST $3pp)
Day 12 Trang An boat:INCLUDED (EST $10pp)
Tam Coc cycle/kayak (opt):EST $12pp
Meals (own):EST $60
Night train → Phong Nha:EST $30pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $120
5
Phong Nha Farmstay
EST $190
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Getting There
Departure
Day 14 (Nov 8) · private car via Vinh Moc Tunnels + Hai Van Pass → Hoi An (scenic full-day drive)
Hotel
Phong Nha Farmstay — (agent booking)
Booked by agent · rice-paddy views, pool, cave tours on-site
The agent has you at the iconic Phong Nha Farmstay (Days 14–15).
📍 Map Phong Nha Farmstay, Cù Lạc, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình
Note: the farmstay is ~10 km outside the village — the on-site shuttle covers cave trips.
📍 Map Phong Nha Farmstay, Cù Lạc, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình
Note: the farmstay is ~10 km outside the village — the on-site shuttle covers cave trips.
Activities & Adventure
Day 15 · Paradise Cave — Dong Thien Duong Động Thiên Đường, Km16, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình — vast dry cave, 9 km long, towering stalactites (1 km boardwalk)INCLUDED (EST $11pp)
Day 15 · Phong Nha Cave (boat) — Phong Nha cave pier Bến thuyền Phong Nha, ĐT20, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình — boat up the Son River into illuminated chambersINCLUDED (EST $7pp)
Dark Cave (optional add-on) Hang Tối, Sông Chày, Sơn Trạch, Bố Trạch, Quảng Bình ▶ Watch — 400m zipline, mud bath, kayakEST $25pp · extra
End of Day 14 · Departure — private car to Hoi An via Vinh Moc Tunnels + Hai Van Pass — scenic full-day drive with photo stopsEST $70/car · extra
Practical Tips
- Day 14 drive: Vinh Moc + Hai Van is a full scenic day — start early; the pass can be foggy but the coastal viewpoints are worth every stop
- Paradise Cave: ~520 steps up, then a 1 km boardwalk — go in the morning, it’s cooler inside; bring water
- Phong Nha Cave: wooden boat up the Son River — bring a light layer, it’s breezy on the water
- The Farmstay is rural (~10 km from the caves) — use its shuttle; little nightlife, lovely sunsets over the paddies
- Pack the night-train bag the evening before; soft-sleeper berths, lock luggage
Stop Budget
Hotel (Phong Nha Farmstay):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 15 Paradise Cave:INCLUDED (EST $11pp)
Day 15 Phong Nha Cave boat:INCLUDED (EST $7pp)
Dark Cave (opt):EST $25pp
Meals (own):EST $70
Fly Dong Hoi → Da Nang:EST $60pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $190
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La Senta Hotel
EST $230
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 14 (Nov 8) · private car from Phong Nha via Hai Van Pass · check in
Departure
Day 17 (Nov 11) · car to Da Nang airport → VN1911 13:20 to Buon Ma Thuot
Hotel
La Senta Hotel — Hoi An (agent booking)
Booked by agent · near the Ancient Town
The agent has you at La Senta Hotel in Hoi An (Days 16–18).
📍 Map La Senta Boutique Hotel, Hai Bà Trưng, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Verify the exact La Senta listing/room with the agent. Stay in Hoi An, day-trip Da Nang (~45 min).
📍 Map La Senta Boutique Hotel, Hai Bà Trưng, Cẩm Phô, Hội An, Quảng Nam
Verify the exact La Senta listing/room with the agent. Stay in Hoi An, day-trip Da Nang (~45 min).
Activities & Adventure
Day 17 · Basket Boat (Cam Thanh) — Bay Mau coconut forest Rừng dừa Bảy Mẫu, Cẩm Thanh, Hội An, Quảng Nam — thúng chai basket boats, net throwing & spinning-boat showINCLUDED (EST $15pp)
Day 17 · Ancient Town tour — Japanese Covered Bridge Chùa Cầu, Phố cổ Hội An, Minh An, Hội An — Tan Ky House, Fujian Assembly Hall, lantern streets & market (guided)INCLUDED (EST $5pp ticket)
Day 17 · Hoi An food tour — Cao Lầu, White Rose dumplings, Hoi An chicken rice with the guideINCLUDED
Day 17 · Lantern boat — Thu Bon River night boat — release a flower lantern for luckINCLUDED (EST $3pp)
Day 18 · Ba Na Hills — Golden Bridge Sun World Bà Nà Hills, Hòa Vang, Đà Nẵng — cable car, French Village, Fantasy Park, Lava train, buffet lunch (weather permitting)INCLUDED (EST $52pp)
Surfing (optional) Bãi biển Mỹ Khê, Phước Mỹ, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam ▶ Watch — best swell Nov–Mar, 2-hr $30–50
Kitesurfing Bãi biển Non Nước, Hòa Hải, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam ▶ Watch — Non Nuoc Beach, consistent winds, beginner-friendlyEST $65pp · extra
Ancient Town Evening Walk Phố cổ Hội An, Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam — lantern-lit streets, Thu Bon RiverEST Free · extra
Marble Mountains Ngũ Hành Sơn, 81 Huyền Trân Công Chúa, Hòa Hải, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam — 5 limestone hills, caves, war history, great viewsEST $3pp · extra
Vietnamese Cooking Class Phố cổ Hội An, Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam — morning market + cook 4 dishesEST $30pp · extra
End of Day 17 · Departure — car to Da Nang Airport (DAD) Sân bay Quốc tế Đà Nẵng, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng → fly VN1911 13:20 to Buon Ma Thuot (select-days route — verify day)EST $45pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Ancient Town ticket: 120,000 VND (~$5) = 5 heritage-site entries (Japanese Bridge, old houses, assembly halls) — the guided tour usually covers it
- Lantern boat is magical at dusk — agree the boat price before stepping on; full-moon nights are busiest
- Tailors: Hoi An is famous for custom clothing — order Day 16/17 for a Day 18 fitting before you fly out
- Ba Na Hills: go early, it’s cooler & less queued; bring a layer (cloud/mist at altitude) — trip is weather-dependent
- Day-trip Da Nang beaches (My Khe / An Bang, ~45 min) on a free afternoon
Stop Budget
Hotel (La Senta):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 17 Basket boat (Cam Thanh):INCLUDED (EST $15pp)
Day 17 Ancient Town tour:INCLUDED (EST $5pp)
Day 17 Food tour:INCLUDED
Day 17 Lantern boat:INCLUDED (EST $3pp)
Day 18 Ba Na Hills:INCLUDED (EST $52pp)
Surf / kite / cooking (opt):EST $30–65pp
Meals (own):EST $120
Fly Da Nang → Da Lat:EST $55pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $230
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Muong Thanh Luxury
Details soon
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Getting There
Hotel
Muong Thanh Luxury — Buon Ma Thuot
Leading pick · alternatives in the master spec
Coffee capital of Vietnam — one night before the highlands ride.
📍 Map Mường Thanh Luxury, 81 Nguyễn Tất Thành, Buôn Ma Thuột
📍 Map Mường Thanh Luxury, 81 Nguyễn Tất Thành, Buôn Ma Thuột
Activities & Adventure
Evening · Coffee-city stroll — Buon Ma Thuot is Vietnam’s coffee capital; full activity list coming in the next updateDetails soon
Practical Tips
- VN1911 runs on select days only — verify the operating day before ticketing (see master spec)
- Pack a small overnight bag for the 2-day ride; the easy-rider team straps main luggage to the bikes or transfers it by car
Stop Budget
Hotel (Muong Thanh Luxury):TBD (quote)
Flight DAD → BMT:EST $45pp
Est. own spend: TBD — details in the next update
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Lak Tented Camp
Details soon
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 18 (Nov 12) · easy-rider from Buon Ma Thuot — waterfalls, farms & villages en route · arrive by 17:00, boat across to the camp
Departure
Day 19 (Nov 13) · easy-rider onward to Da Lat — Elephant Falls, silk & coffee farms en route
Hotel
Lak Tented Camp — lakeside glamping
Leading pick (both agents agree) · Kpan Tiny House / Bungalow
Luxury tents on the shore of Lak Lake — the highlands highlight night.
📍 Map Lak Tented Camp, Liên Sơn, Lắk, Đắk Lắk
📍 Map Lak Tented Camp, Liên Sơn, Lắk, Đắk Lắk
Activities & Adventure
Evening · M’nong lake village — boat across the lake, sunset over the water; full activity list coming in the next updateDetails soon
Practical Tips
- Facilities are eco-camp style — charge power banks in BMT; bring repellent & a head-lamp
- Riding gear: closed shoes, long trousers & sun protection for two full days on the bikes
Stop Budget
Lak Tented Camp (1 night):TBD (quote)
Easy-rider BMT → Lak → Da Lat (2 days):EST $90+$90pp
Est. own spend: TBD — details in the next update
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Hotel TBD (agent)
EST $130
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 19 (Nov 13) · easy-rider ride from Lak Lake · arrive afternoon, check in
Departure
Day 21 (Nov 15) · car to Lien Khuong (DLI) → fly to Ho Chi Minh City · 55 min (VNA)
Hotel
Da Lat hotel — agent booking (name TBD)
Booked by agent · confirm the exact hotel
The agent itinerary says “check in hotel” in Da Lat (Days 19–20) without naming it — confirm the hotel name with the agent.
📍 Map Chợ Đà Lạt (centre), Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Đà Lạt
Most hotels cluster around the central market & Xuan Huong Lake.
📍 Map Chợ Đà Lạt (centre), Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Đà Lạt
Most hotels cluster around the central market & Xuan Huong Lake.
Activities & Adventure
Day 20 · Private-car city tour — the agent gives you a private car for the day to cover Da Lat’s highlights (driver, you choose the stops)INCLUDED (agent)
Crazy House (Hang Nga) Biệt thự Hằng Nga, 3 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Đà Lạt — surreal Gaudi-esque guesthouse you can climbEST $4pp
Datanla Waterfall Thác Datanla, Đèo Prenn, Đà Lạt — alpine coaster down to the falls (fun!)EST $10pp
Langbiang Mountain Núi Langbiang, Lạc Dương, Lâm Đồng — jeep up to the summit viewpoint over the highlandsEST $8pp + jeep
Linh Phuoc Pagoda Chùa Linh Phước, 120 Tự Phước, Trại Mát, Đà Lạt — the “broken-glass” mosaic dragon pagodaEST Free
Da Lat Railway Station Ga Đà Lạt, Quang Trung, Phường 9, Đà Lạt — vintage Art-Deco station + heritage train to Trai MatEST $3pp
Pongour Waterfall (optional) Thác Pongour, Tân Hội, Đức Trọng, Lâm Đồng — the grandest tiered falls · ⚠ ~50 km from townEST $2pp · extra
End of Day 21 · Departure — car to Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) Sân bay Liên Khương, Đức Trọng, Lâm Đồng → fly to Ho Chi Minh (55 min, VNA)EST $73pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Cool climate: Da Lat sits at 1,500 m — 12–22°C, often misty; bring a light jacket (a shock after the coast)
- Datanla: the alpine coaster is the fun way down — control your own brake; go early before tour buses
- Langbiang: shared jeeps run to the summit — agree the price; the lower peak is a free walk
- Private car (Day 20): agree the stop list with the driver in the morning; Pongour is far (~50 km) so pick it OR the closer cluster
- Confirm the hotel name & the Day 21 flight to Saigon (Vietnam Airlines, not Vietjet) with the agent
Stop Budget
Hotel (agent, name TBD):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 20 private car:INCLUDED (agent)
· Crazy House:EST $4pp
· Datanla (coaster):EST $10pp
· Langbiang (+ jeep):EST $8pp
· Railway station + Linh Phuoc:EST $3pp
Pongour Waterfall (opt, far):EST $2pp
Meals (own):EST $60
Bus → Ho Chi Minh:EST $12pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $130
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Royal Hotel
EST $120
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 21 (Nov 15) · fly from Da Lat (55 min) → car from Tan Son Nhat · check in, evening on Nguyen Hue
Departure
Day 23 (Nov 17) · 08:00 pickup at the hotel → Mekong Delta (Nga Bay)
Hotel
Royal Hotel — District 1 (agent booking)
Booked by agent · on Nguyen Hue, central D1
The agent has you at the Royal Hotel (Kim Do) on Nguyen Hue walking street (Days 21–22).
📍 Map Royal Hotel Saigon (Kim Đô), 133 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1
Verify the exact listing with the agent. Walking distance to Ben Thanh & the Opera House.
📍 Map Royal Hotel Saigon (Kim Đô), 133 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1
Verify the exact listing with the agent. Walking distance to Ben Thanh & the Opera House.
Activities & Adventure
Day 21 · Nguyen Hue walking street — Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1 — evening stroll past the People’s Committee & café apartmentEST Free
Day 22 · Cu Chi Tunnels tour — Dia Dao Cu Chi Địa đạo Củ Chi, Tỉnh lộ 15, Phú Hiệp, Củ Chi — documentary, crawl the tunnels, traps, tea & cassava; shooting range optionalINCLUDED (EST $20pp)
War Remnants Museum (optional) Bảo tàng Chứng tích Chiến tranh, 28 Võ Văn Tần, Quận 3 — powerful, allow 2 hrsEST $2pp · extra
Ben Thanh Market (optional) Chợ Bến Thành, Lê Lợi, Bến Thành, Quận 1 — street food & souvenirs (bargain hard)EST Free · extra
End of Day 23 · Departure — 08:00 pickup at the hotel; western-provinces hub Mien Tay Bus Station Bến xe Miền Tây, 395 Kinh Dương Vương, Bình Tân → Mekong (Nga Bay, ~4 hrs)INCLUDED (agent)
Practical Tips
- Cu Chi (Day 22): the firing range is optional & paid per bullet (loud) — the Ben Duoc site is quieter/less touristy than Ben Dinh; book the agent’s tour
- Grab only — metered taxis around Ben Thanh frequently rig meters; agree nothing in a random cab
- Bui Vien (backpacker street) is loud till late — fun, but watch drinks & belongings
- Nguyen Hue is liveliest after dark — visit the “café apartment” (42 Nguyen Hue) for views
- Chabad House (District 1) for Shabbat & kosher — see Contacts
Local Contacts
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Local Contacts
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Stop Budget
Hotel (Royal):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 21 Nguyen Hue:EST Free
Day 22 Cu Chi Tunnels tour:INCLUDED (EST $20pp)
War Remnants / Ben Thanh (opt):EST $2pp
Cu Chi shooting range (opt):EST $15+
Meals (own):EST $90
Bus → Mekong:INCLUDED (agent)
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $120
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Homestay
EST $75
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Getting There
Arrival
Day 23 (Nov 17) · from Saigon 08:00 → arrive Nga Bay (Hau Giang) ~12:00, lunch at the homestay
Departure
Day 24 (Nov 18) · after Cai Rang, van to the port → speedboat to Phu Quoc → van to Sheraton
Hotel
Mekong homestay — Nga Bay (agent)
Included · family homestay + home cooking
The agent has you in a local family homestay at Nga Bay, Hau Giang (1 night) — dinner is a home-cooked bánh xèo with the hosts.
📍 Map Ngã Bảy, Hậu Giang
Rural homestay — basic facilities, mosquito net; confirm the exact address with the agent (Grab is scarce here).
📍 Map Ngã Bảy, Hậu Giang
Rural homestay — basic facilities, mosquito net; confirm the exact address with the agent (Grab is scarce here).
Activities & Adventure
Day 23 · Forest boat + bird tower — boat into the cajuput forest, climb the bird tower, see duck & rice farms; walk to a bamboo-basket weaving villageINCLUDED (agent)
Day 23 · Home cooking — make Vietnamese pancake (bánh xèo) with the host family, dinner + overnight at the homestayINCLUDED (agent)
Day 24 · Cai Rang Floating Market — Cho noi Cai Rang Chợ nổi Cái Răng, Cái Răng, Cần Thơ — depart ~05:00 by boat (45 min) to the biggest floating marketINCLUDED (agent)
Day 24 · Rice-noodle factory + cocoa farm — make rice noodles yourself, visit a cocoa farm (traditional chocolate), fresh pineapple from a local boatINCLUDED (agent)
End of Day 24 · Departure — van to Rach Gia port Bến tàu Rạch Giá (Super Dong), Rạch Giá, Kiên Giang → speedboat to Phu QuocEST $25pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Cai Rang starts at dawn — the 05:00 boat catches the market at its busiest before it winds down by ~08:00
- Bring cash (small notes), mosquito repellent & sun cover — the delta is hot, humid & buggy
- Homestay is basic & authentic — squat toilet possible, mosquito net provided; pack a head-lamp
- Try buying coffee/fruit boat-to-boat at the market — have small VND ready
- Confirm the speedboat port (Rach Gia vs Ha Tien) & departure time with the agent — seas can be choppy
Stop Budget
Homestay (Nga Bay):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 23 forest boat + bird tower:INCLUDED (agent)
Day 23 home cooking (banh xeo):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 24 Cai Rang floating market:INCLUDED (agent)
Day 24 rice noodle + cocoa farm:INCLUDED (agent)
Meals (own) + market snacks:EST $25
Speedboat → Phu Quoc:EST $25pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $75
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Sheraton Phu Quoc
EST $290
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Getting There
Hotel
Sheraton Phu Quoc — Long Beach (agent booking)
Booked by agent · beachfront resort, 5 nights
The agent has you at the Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort (Days 24–28) — your beach base for the island.
📍 Map Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Bãi Trường, Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc
Verify the exact listing with the agent. Long Beach = restaurants & night market nearby.
📍 Map Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, Bãi Trường, Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc
Verify the exact listing with the agent. Long Beach = restaurants & night market nearby.
Activities & Adventure
Day 25 · Vinpearl Safari + VinWonders — Vinpearl Safari Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc open-zoo safari + VinWonders theme-park comboINCLUDED (EST $38pp)
Day 26 · Hon Thom cable car + 3 Islands — Hon Thom cable car Ga cáp treo Hòn Thơm, An Thới, Phú Quốc (world’s longest over-sea) + boat to Gam Ghi/May Rut snorkel + Aquatopia Water ParkINCLUDED (EST $60pp)
Days 27–28 · Beach & relax — free days at the Sheraton / Long Beach; optional Sao Beach, spa, sunset barEST your pace
PADI Fun Diving (optional) An Thới, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam ▶ Watch — An Thoi, 2 dives, 35m visibility, coral reefs — $65–85/person
Kitesurfing (optional) Bãi Trường, Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang ▶ Watch — Bai Truong, Nov dry-season windsEST $65pp · extra
Duong Dong Night Market (optional) Chợ đêm Phú Quốc, Bạch Đằng, Dương Đông, Phú Quốc — fresh seafood dinnerEST $25pp · extra
End of Day 29 · Departure — van to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) Cảng HK Quốc tế Phú Quốc, Dương Tơ, Phú Quốc → fly to HanoiEST $70pp · extra
Practical Tips
- Vinpearl (Day 25): Safari + VinWonders is a full day — do the safari first (animals active in the morning), tram between zones
- Hon Thom (Day 26): the cable car gives the iconic over-sea views; the 3-island boat + Aquatopia is the combo — bring reef-safe sunscreen & water shoes
- Nov = start of dry season: calm seas, 29–31°C, great visibility for snorkel/dive
- Relax days (27–28): Sao Beach is the prettiest (south); the Sheraton beach & sunset bar are easy days
- 🔴 Day 29 PQC→HAN flight is the critical link for the Etihad EY431 home connection — confirm it lands Hanoi with buffer
Stop Budget
Hotel (Sheraton, 5 nights):INCLUDED (agent)
Day 25 Vinpearl Safari + VinWonders:INCLUDED (EST $38pp)
Day 26 Hon Thom + 3 islands + Aquatopia:INCLUDED (EST $60pp)
Days 27–28 beach / relax:your pace
Diving / kite / night market (opt):EST $25–85pp
Meals (own):EST $150
Fly Phu Quoc → Hanoi:EST $70pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $290
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⚠ Action
Hotel TBD
EST $36
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Getting There
Arrival
Fly PQC → HAN · ~2 hrs · arrives Hanoi evening Nov 23 · ~$60
Departure
Etihad EY431 HAN → AUH → TLV · Departs 20:00 Nov 24 · Seat 24K · Sân Bay Nội Bài (Nhà Ga T2) - Phú Cường
Hotel
Hanoi hotel — final night (agent, name TBD)
Booked by agent · 1 night before the flight home
The agent itinerary says “check in hotel” in Hanoi for Day 29 (Nov 23) without naming it — confirm with the agent; an Old-Quarter or airport-area hotel works for the 20:00 Nov 24 flight.
📍 Map Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
📍 Map Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
Activities & Adventure
Last pho on Bat Dan Street Phở Gia Truyền Bát Đàn, 49 Bát Đàn, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — best pho in HanoiEST $4pp · extra
Final bia hoi corner Phố Tạ Hiện, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — Old Quarter farewellEST $4pp · extra
Last-minute shopping Chợ Đồng Xuân, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội — Dong Xuan MarketEST own · extra
Day 30 (Nov 24) · Departure HOME — Grab to Noi Bai T2 Sân Bay Nội Bài (Nhà Ga T2) - Phú Cường — Etihad EY431 20:00 → AUH → TLV (arrive T2 by 17:00)EST $10pp · extra
Practical Tips
- EY431 departs HAN Terminal 2 at 20:00 on Nov 24 — DO NOT MISS
- Check-in opens 3 hrs before — arrive airport by 17:00 at latest
- EY431: HAN→AUH 20:00→00:35+1 | EY595: AUH→TLV 03:25→05:15
- Baggage: 30kg checked + cabin bag | Economy | Seat 24K
Stop Budget
Hotel (final night):INCLUDED (agent)
Farewell pho + bia hoi:EST $8pp
Last-minute shopping:your pace
Grab → Noi Bai airport:EST $10pp
Est. own spend (per couple): EST $36
Action Required🔴 CRITICAL: Etihad EY431 departs 20:00 Nov 24 — arrive airport by 17:00