Vietnam Agriculture Tour

(Lychee harvesting time is from mid of May to the end of Jun).
This tour focuses on promoting and preserving traditional Vietnamese farming practices. You’ll experience authentic village life and interact with local farmers

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itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi

Arrival Hanoi. Welcome at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to the city.
Check in hotel. Free time for relax.
Electric cab or cyclo ride through the mazes of old quarter.
Welcome dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – City tour

City tour of Hanoi including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Quan Thanh Temple – The temple dedicate the God to protect the North of the city and the Temple of Literature, first national university of Vietnam built in 1076. Visit old Hoa Lo prison (Hanoi Hilton Hotel).
Visit Bat Trang village, this village produced high quality ceramics for a thusand years. Enjoy a drive into the countryside, traveling along the Red River, and see how this pottery is made by hand.
Return to the city. Enjoy water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi & Overnight train to Sapa

After breakfast and check out. Drive to outskirt of Hanoi 20 km to visit Ha Thai village. Walking tour in the village. Visit the local market, local farmers with traditional production of votive offers. Walk to the rice field and visit poultry farms – duck farms of the local (90% agriculture production comes from small and midium holders – family runned). Return to Hanoi for lunch.
Afternoon: Visit Hanoi University of Agriculture and its experimental farms.
Return to Hanoi. Dinner. Transfer to the train station for night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train.

Day 4: Lao Cai - Sapa

05.30 Arrive to Lao Cai train station, transfer to Sapa.
The whole area is spectacular, as Sapa lies in a valley surrounded by paddy fields in a variety of shades of green, but is overlooked by Vietnam’s highest mountain – Mount Fansipan.
Breakfast in local restaurant or hotel in Sapa. Visit the Church and Sapa maket in town.
Lunch & Check in the hotel around 13.00 or 14.00.
Walking to visit Cat Cat village in the afternoon.
Overnight in Sapa.

Day 5: Sapa

Morning: Drive to Heaven gate area – this the border between Lao Cai province and Lai Chau province with a beautiful scenery.
Visit Salmon fish farms and vegetable farms.
Return to the town at noon.
Afternoon: Walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home of The H’mong and Dzay minority people.
Overnight in Sapa.

Day 6: Sapa - Night train back to Hanoi

Breakfast, free at leisure & some activtities in the bay then to have brunch
11.30 – 12.00: Return to the shore. Transfer to airport for for flight home.
The flight should be in the evening
Afternoon: Transfer to Ma Tra village and walking tour to Ta Phin through the paddy fields and gardens of Red Dzao minority people. Visit the village before transfer to Lao Cai station.
Visit and take photos at the border between Vietnam and China.
Evening: Train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on train.

Day 7: Hanoi – Halong

04.30 – 05.00: Arrive to Hanoi. Transfer to visit Long Bien whole sale fruit and vegetable market or Quang Ba flower market.
After breakfast at local restaurant.
08.00 – 08.30: Depart to Halong, 180 km east of Hanoi. Ha long bay is listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty.
12.00: Check in on the boat. Cruise through the picturesque bay of 3,000 limestone islands dotted with caves and grottoes. Climb on the

Day 8: Halong

Full day: Cruise and activites on the boat. Overnight on board.

Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue

Morning: Cruise to the other side of the bay and explore the quite and beautiful area of the bay.
Afternoon: 12.00: Drive back to Hanoi. Visit Fruits and Vegetables Research Institute and the vegetable farms.
17.00: Dinner at local restaurant.
18.00: Transfer to the Railway Station for night train to Hue at 19.00.
Overnight on the train.

Day 10: Hue

Morning: 08.00: Arrive to Hue – the capital of Vietnam from 1802 – 1945 and transfer to hotel for check in. At leisure.
Afternoon: Visit the Imperial Citadel – Forbidden City and the tomb of King Tu Duc and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 11: Hue

Morning: Boat trip on romantic Perfume River – the river runs through the city, visit Thien Mu Pagoda – the most famous and it is the symbol of Hue city. Drive to visit the tomb of King Minh Mang King Minh Mang, the second ruler of the Nguyen Dynasty, governed southern and central Vietnam from 1820 to 1840.
Afternon: Visit the old house of mandarins with nice gardens.
Visit the tradional handcraft village of making incense sticks or making bamboo stuffs.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 12: Hue - Danang - Hoi An

Drive to Hoian – 120 km from Hue City to the south, passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains, China Beach then proceed to Hoi An and transfer to hotel. Walking tour to visit the old town with ancient houses and temples.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 13: Hoi An

Morning: Visit Tra Que village to meet the local farmers and learn the local vegetable cultivation and production. Return to the hotel.
Afternoon: Free afternoon for relax.
Overnight in Hoian

Day 14: Hoi An – Quy Nhon

Morning: Transfer by coach to Quy Nhon located in Binh Dinh Province in central Vietnam, is a coastal gem known for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture. The city boasts a mix of natural beauty and historical significance.
City tour with local attractions: Cham Tower Temple and and Han Mac Tu Hill, named after a famous Vietnamese poet.
Overnight in Quy Nhon.

Day 15: Quy Nhon & Farm visit

Morning: Drive to the organic farm for experience with the local farm, local agriculture products…Visit Chicken farm, duck farm, cow farm, wild pig farm, belly pig farm, vegetables farm and fish farm.
(Quy Nhon is very famous for good chicken all over Vietnam)
Enjoy lunch in the farm.
Afternoon: Return to the city for free time.
Overnight in Quy Nhon.

Day 16: Quy Nhon – Nha Trang

Morning: Drive to Nha Trang – a vibrant coastal city in Vietnam, renowned for its stunning beaches, islands, and cultural landmarks.

City tour with the visits to The Main Church and Long Son Pagoda: Known for its giant white Buddha statue and panoramic views of the city. Dam market – the biggest market in the city center.

Overnight in Nha Trang

Day 17: Nha Trang

Morning: Drive to visit local farm producing huge number of argicultural products and featured products of Khanh Hoa Province as: Cow farm, pig farm, chicken farm, fish farm, mango farm, papaya farm, bee farm….Lunch in the farm

Afternoon: Return to the city. Free time for relax and swimming at the beach.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 18: Nha Trang – Island tour

Experience the bay of Nha Trang with the first stop at the Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Then head out to Hon Mun Island where you have the chance for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. Continue to Hon Tam Island where you have the choice of relaxing on the beach or water sports. Lunch stop at the fishing village of Lang Chai and then boarding the boat back to Nha Trang harbor. If time permits, we will visit the Po Nagar Towers, an outstanding of ancient Cham architecture before transfer back to the hotel. Be at leisure.
Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 19: Nha Trang – Da Lat

After breakfast, drive up to cool hills station of Dalat. Dalat was established as a hill station at the beginning of the century, Dalat is reminiscent of an alpine town with its French chalets and pine forests.

Here often called the “City of Eternal Spring,” is a charming destination in Vietnam known for its cool climate, stunning landscapes, and French colonial architecture

Check in. Visit the city flower garden and the church.

Overnight in Dalat.

Day 20: Da Lat

Visit the flower and the vegetable farms. Enjoy the panorama of the mountain and valley. Visit the coffee plantations and walking through the minority village to see the dailly life of the local. Explore the Elephant waterfall and cave. Visit the local rice wine making and silk making factory and leaning how to gets the silk from the cocoons.

Visit Linh An pagoda to enjoy the biggest bouddha statue and the crickets farm on the way back. Overnight in Dalat.

Day 21: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City, passing by coffee and rubber plantation. Stop at Tan Chau for break and enjoy green tea – famous product of this area.
Arrive to Ho Chi Minh city in late afternoon. Check in.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 22: Ho Chi Minh City

City tour to visit Central Post Office – the old office with colonial architecture, The Opera House – one of the best opera house in Vietnam, City House and Presidential Palace – the building is the Southern Vietnamese President office during the American war. China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda. Free time for shopping in Ben Thanh market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 23: Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to visit Southern Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Company Ltd. www.vinappro.com.vn.
Return to the city for lunch.
Vsit Trung Nguyen Coffee factory. Where we can see one of the biggest coffee processing factory in Vietnam. Its production is for local and export.
Return to Ho Chi Minh for dinner.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 24: Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Cu Chi district. Visit high tech agriculture park. This is one of the most helpful project for modern agricultural in Ho Chi Minh city. Visit local farms: Orchid and melon plantation, Mushroom farm, small beef farm and worm farm of local farmers. Visit the underground tunnels. This underground tunnel system for Vietnamese living and fighting during American war.

Return to the city for dinner.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 25: Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Can Tho City

Breakfast, check out and drive to Cai Be. Take the boat on Mekong River. Go to Tan Phong island to enjoy the rowing boat ride in small beautiful channels and visit the orchards. Passing to the Cai Be floating market (not so crowded as the old time) to visit the traditional workshops such as pottery, coconut candy, rice paper production and (visit the rice stores – whole sales business if is available – confirm later). Lunch in the old house.

Drive to Can Tho city in the afternoon. Check in hotel.

Overnight in Can Tho City.

Day 26: Can Tho City

07.00: Take boat ride on the river to Cai Rang floating market – where the whole sale for agri products on the river. Continue on boat to explore Mekong’s canals and visit Sau Hoai rice noodle pizza (see the process of turning rice flour into rice noodles; the group could try rice noodle pizza or various other rice noodle dishes)
Visit one of the local Orchard: harvesting fruits and fishing in natural ponds by hands and traditional fishing equipment, (take time to change clothes before and after fishing); Making traditional pancake (banh xeo)
15.00: Visit fish farm – the ecotourism model of this province. The group will see the fish farming & the combination between agriculture and tourism.
Return to the hotel for free time
Overnight in Can Tho City.

Day 27: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

Check out. Return to HCMC.

Visit Kimmy’s Chocolatier – one of the most famous chocolate producer in Vietnam. The group could learn about the old owner’s start up, join into the producing process and enjoy unforgettable local cholalate.

Arrive to HCMC. Check in hotel. Free time.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 28: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure

Free time
Check out at nooon
Transfer to airport for departure flight.

 PRICES & DETAILS

price

  • We provide a general idea of the price and the inclusions for this tour program. The exact cost, however, varies depending on the season, accommodation preferences, and chosen activities. A personalized quote will offer precise details tailored to your preferences.
  • Prices are quoted in USD per person based on twin or double-sharing occupancy.
  • Single supplement will be added to the person who take single room occupancy.
  • Prices are for reference and apply for individual traveller bookings only.
GROUP SIZE 2 PERSONS 3 – 6 PERSONS 7 – 10 PERSONS 11 – 15 PERSONS SINGLE SUPP.
Deluxe
Superior

What’s Included

  • Hotel accommodation & daily breakfast basing on twin or double sharing
  • Private transfer and transportation on tour: air conditioned
  • Joined group boat trip in Halong bay
  • Entrance fees
  • All meals as stated in the itinerary (B = breakfast/ L = lunch/ D = Dinner)
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Visit arrangement – Confirmed before the group arrival – 30 days and can change to other alternatives

What’s Not Included

  • Visa  to enter Vietnam
  • All international & domesstic flights
  • Extra meals
  • Drinks
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • All gratuities and tips to bellboys (4 – 5 USD/ pax/ day), drivers and guides
  • Gifts to the meetings and technical visits.
  • Other service not mentioned above

LIST OF ACCOMMODATION

CITY

HOTEL NAME

CATEGORY

Hanoi City May De Ville Hotel or similar
www.maydeville.com

4 star

Train to Lao Cai

Livitrans
http://livitrans.com

Sapa

Chau Long Hotel – new wing or similar
www.chaulonghotel.com.vn

4 star

Halong Bay

Victoria Cruise or similar
www.victoryhalong.com

4 star

Hue

Romance Hotel – Deluxe or similar
www.romancehotel.com.vn

4 star

Hoi An Town

Hoian Hotel – Deluxe or similar
www.hoianhotel.com.vn

4 star

Quy Nhon

Anya Hotel – or similar
https://anyahotel.com/en/home/

4 star

Nha Trang

Queen Ann Nha Trang or similar
https://queenannnhatrang.com/en/home

5 star

Da Lat

Ngoc Lan Da Lat Hotel or similar

4 star

HCM City

Orchids Saigon Hotel – R.O.H or similar
https://orchidshotelsaigon.com/

4 star

Can Tho

Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel or similar
https://www.ninhkieuriversidehotel.vn/

4 star

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