Ultimate Trip to Dubai and Vietnam

Welcome to Dubai International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and adjust to the new time zone. 
Overnight in Dubai.

After breakfast, embark on a tour exploring Dubai’s most iconic megastructures, including the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa and the largest mall, Dubai Mall.  Visit the Dubai Aquarium and other famous landmarks. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner on a traditional Dhow cruise along Dubai Marina, taking in breathtaking nighttime views. Return to hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before spending the morning on your own Dubai and Abu Dhabi Vacations exploring this energetic city. Alternatively, take the optional tour. Enjoy a thrilling safari in a 4x4 vehicle and visit some of the most magnificent sand dunes in the nearby desert in the afternoon (Pickup time 14:30 to 15:15). Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner is a special excursion that is daring and offers a cultural experience, guaranteeing you an amazing evening in a beautiful desert setting. Spend the night at a hotel.
Overnight in Dubai.

Enjoy a free day to relax or explore Dubai at your own pace.

Transfer to Dubai Airport for your flight to Ha Noi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. 
Overnight in Ha Noi.

This entire day is devoted to visiting Hanoi's most famous landmarks: the impressive Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Uncle Ho's final resting place, his simple stilt house to gain insight into his pure and noble way of life, and the One Pillar Pagoda, which was built in 1049 out of wood on top of a stone pillar and resembles a lotus blossom. Retrace the city's history by paying a quick visit to a nearby historical lake with a B-52 relic and listening to an untold story at a witness's home to learn how the locals recovered from the war. 

The Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, is built in 11th-century Vietnamese architecture. The lively, hectic, and social atmosphere of Hanoi can be experienced on cyclo (rickshaw) rides through the Old Quarter's "36 streets of 36 wares." Discovering the legend of Vietnamese coffee culture "Egg Coffee" is one of the highlights of the day. Chat with a legendary egg coffee artist at his hidden café to learn about coffee culture and make your own cup, then sample a typical Hanoian flavor
Overnight in Ha Noi.

Notes:

• Tour duration: 7.5-8 hours (08.30-17.00)
• Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is CLOSED on Mondays, Fridays and all afternoons.

Located in Hoa Binh province and 3-hour drive from downtown Hanoi, the picturesque Mai Chau Valley is famed for its splendid vistas of mountains surrounded by lush landscapes and stilt houses, inhabited mainly by the Dzao, H’mong, and White Thai ethnic group. 

Visit a hidden and secluded hamlet, home to the White Thai people, whose ancient lifestyles and traditions are still being preserved despite society's rapid modernization. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful corn and rice fields, with opportunities to talk with local farmers about their daily habits and activities. Hike through beautiful scenery and soak in the peaceful atmosphere as you pass by beautiful sites. End your peaceful day by rafting down a tranquil stream and learning how to paddle and steer your hom.emade rafts traditionally.
Overnight in Mai Chau.

Notes:

• Hiking distance: 2 km.
• Hiking duration: 1 hour.
• Hiking grade & terrain: Easy on paved road.
• Hiking Elevation: Flat .
• What to bring: Sport shoes/sandals; shirts/trousers/jeans/skirts that suitable for hiking activities.

This morning, get on your bike and take a relaxing ride to a hidden hamlet by way of a village path that winds past a breathtaking panorama of rice paddies and mountains. Take in the stunning scenery of this area before heading back to your homestay for the night. Head to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via a mountain pass with sweeping vistas of the surrounding valley. Check-into your lodge then take some time to explore the beautiful retreat, which boasts stunning vistas and a peaceful atmosphere.

Uoi – Lan villages | 4km trek combine with 40 minute cycling | around 3 hours

Set out for the beautiful valley in front of the Retreat, where we can stroll along a rice terrace waterfall. Keep going until you reach the base of the mountain, where you'll find a quaint Uoi village. Rest for a while at a local's house before making the descent to explore the area around Lan, a picturesque village, by bicycle. Ride past rice paddies and other surrounded village as you make your way deeper into the reserve. Our plan is to stop by a local home and observe a brocade weaving demonstration if time permits (not guaranteed).
Overnight in Pu Luong.

Notes:

• Hiking Grade: Easy, 3-4km (uphill and downhill.
• Cycling Grade: Easy 3km on the flat terrain.
• The hiking or cycling distance can be flexible, depending on your physical ability and length you desire.

As the sun rises, listen to the birds sing and breathe in the fresh morning air. Make your way down into the nearby picturesque valley, where you can walk among the cascading rice paddies. Follow the forest's narrow trails until you reach the foot of a massive mountain and the settlement below. Travel through farms and highways, towns and open fields, lakes and rivers, mountains and plains to reach the valley floor. Take in the scenery as you make your way to a picturesque location where you can engage in a variety of cultural exchanges with the locals. Return to Hanoi after lunch, arriving at the end of the day.
Overnight in Ha Noi.

• Notes:
• Hiking distance: 4 km, depending on your physical ability and length you desire.
• Hiking duration: 1.5-2 hour.
• Hiking grade & terrain: Easy on paved road.
• Hiking Elevation: Flat.
• What to bring: Sport shoes/sandals; shirts/trousers/jeans/skirts that suitable for hiking activities.

After breakfast, board the van and head for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for thousands of magnificent limestone islets and grottoes rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink after boarding the cruise. Relax and avail yourself of delicious seafood lunch, while you pass a variety of picturesque stone islands, floating villages, and secluded beaches. In the afternoon, enjoy swimming or relaxing on the sundeck. When the boat is anchored at the tranquil overnight spot, delicious dinner will be served.
Stay overnight on board.

Note: 

• The Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice in case of adverse weather alerts or any emergency situation. 

1. Use in-house English speaking tour guide on boat, no private tour guide on bus.

Wake up and join the early Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck, or just relax and take in the breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay as the boat sails leisurely through stunning karst mountains. Depending on the itinerary, you may see magnificent limestone caverns this morning or the day before. Return to the boat to freshen up before checking out of your room, then enjoy an amazing brunch while cruising toward the pier and disembarking around noon. Our car will bring you back to Hanoi after.
Overnight in Ha Noi

OPTIONAL: HANOI AFTER DARK BY VINTAGE VESPA SCOOTER 

After nighttime, Hanoi is much different from what you see during the day. The city is now dazzling, vibrant, and lively with its night activities. The adventurous journey scored big time by riding a vintage Vespa visiting city sites and sampling local food. A night of fun and surprise begins at a rooftop bar with panoramic views of St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Old Quarter. Continue driving through bustling streets, small lanes, and lovely tree-lined avenues, all of which have a rich hidden history and culture. We’ll also make a few stops along the way to sample some of the local delicacies. Conclude the night by visit a local clubs and lounges where the young and elderly alike congregate to relax and display their own tastes.

Notes:

• Tour duration: 3.5-4 hours (18.00-22.00).
• You will sit pillion behind driver.
• Inclusion: Vespa scooter, Experienced driver, English speaking tour guide, helmet, local food, drinks, raincoat.

Check-out and transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.