This 13 day tour of Vietnam will help you understand more deeply about Vietnam’s people, culture and landscapes. From Hanoi - the historic and colonial Capital to Ha Long Bay which is famous for its beautiful landscapes. You will get the chance to experience from the peaceful, quiet beautifully preserved streets of old Hoi An and Hue to the busy streets of Saigon. Also, you will have the chance to visit the well-known VC base and some of the major historical sites of the Viet Nam War such as the Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnant Museum, French architecture buildings....You can also learn much about Vietnamese rural life on a tour to the Mekong River Delta, visit and experience life style of local people who prefer a boat rather than a car...
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick up at TanSonNhat Airport and transfer to hotel. (D)
Our guide will wait for you to warmly welcome you to Vietnam and then driver will bring you to our hotel in center district number 1, Hochiminh city. O/N in Hochiminh city.
Day 2: Visit Củ Chi tunnels, Hochiminh City tour (B,L,D)
This morning, our bus will take you to visit the famous VC base, Cu Chi tunnel systems, right under the nose of American but they never knew! You can see how local people struggled and survived during the brutal war.
After lunch at a local restaurant near Cu chi tunnels, our guide will take you back to HCM city to visit War Remnants’ museum, you will see many infamous stories happened during American War (you say Vietnam war). After that, we will take you to visit an interesting workshop of lacquer-ware, you will see a lot of beautiful and colorful lacquer products of local people here. Then, you will visit the center areas of Hochiminh city with Saigon Notre Church Dame ( Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saigon in French), Old French Post-Office... O/N in Hochiminh city.
After lunch at a local restaurant near Cu chi tunnels, our guide will take you back to HCM city to visit War Remnants’ museum, you will see many infamous stories happened during American War (you say Vietnam war). After that, we will take you to visit an interesting workshop of lacquer-ware, you will see a lot of beautiful and colorful lacquer products of local people here. Then, you will visit the center areas of Hochiminh city with Saigon Notre Church Dame ( Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saigon in French), Old French Post-Office... O/N in Hochiminh city.
Day 3: Full day excursion to Mekong River Delta (B,L,D)
08h00 am, our guide will pick you up for more than 3 hour driving to Mytho from where you will take boat trip to cruise on Tien Giang river (the main branch of Mekong river, local name meaning upper river), you will enjoy typical scenery of Mekong River Delta with a mighty river, grand orchards, channels, islands, coconuts… We will stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
You will have chance to see and learn about life of local people here when you walk around gardens. The boat trip finish at the hobour and then you take bus back Hochiminh city. O/N in Hochiminh city
You will have chance to see and learn about life of local people here when you walk around gardens. The boat trip finish at the hobour and then you take bus back Hochiminh city. O/N in Hochiminh city
Day 4: Free at leisure and transfer to TanSonNhat Airport (B,L,D).
After beakfast at the hotel, you have free time to relax a litter bit, then check – out then go to the airport to catch the flight to Danang
Picking up at Danang International Airport then we will visit Danang city with Marble Mountain, Danang beach (longest beach in Vietnam, 30 km), it was well-known with the name China beach during American war in Vietnam, however, now Vietnam government does not allow to call it this name. In the afternoon, we drive to Hoian to check in the hotel. O/n in Hoian city.
Picking up at Danang International Airport then we will visit Danang city with Marble Mountain, Danang beach (longest beach in Vietnam, 30 km), it was well-known with the name China beach during American war in Vietnam, however, now Vietnam government does not allow to call it this name. In the afternoon, we drive to Hoian to check in the hotel. O/n in Hoian city.
Day 5: Visit Hội An, free in the afternoon(B,L)
Half day Hoian city tour will help you understand deeply about Hoian old town where turn you back to ancient time. You will be attracted by some of the ancient constructions such as: Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Old Houses, Museum, and Workshops....
This afternoon, you will have free time to discover Hoi An, wondering around local market and shopping areas....O/n in Hoian
This afternoon, you will have free time to discover Hoi An, wondering around local market and shopping areas....O/n in Hoian
Day 6: Whole free day for visiting Hội An (B)
Today, that is time for you to discover the region of Hoian (UNESSCO’s World Cultural Heritage) which is a very nice place with nice people, it is favorite destination for the most of tourist. You can take part with some options such as: Attending a cooking class, or Relax on the beach, or Go shopping, or Take a biking tour around peaceful countryside. O/n in Hoian.
Day 7: Transfer Hoi An to Hue (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we’ll head North to Hue Ancient Capital, our bus will stop for visiting Cham Sculpture Museum in Danang then driving to Langco beach, Haivan pass (longest and stunning pass in Vietnam, 21 km)
On arrival to Hue, you'll visit the most noticeable site, Hue ancient citadel with Purple Forbidden City. This royal residencial area was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive; however it is still fascinating to stroll among the ruins. O/n in Hue
On arrival to Hue, you'll visit the most noticeable site, Hue ancient citadel with Purple Forbidden City. This royal residencial area was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive; however it is still fascinating to stroll among the ruins. O/n in Hue
Day 8: Hue City tour 1/2 day, See off at Hue airport to Hanoi.(B,L,D)
A half day city tour of Hue Ancient Capital will take you to some of the most interesting sites in Hue. A boat trip cruise on Perfume River brings you peaceful and calm down feeling. Hue is also famous for Tombs of Emperors and pagodas, a visit to there must be a worth. You'll visit Thien Mu pagoda as well to see a famous buddist monk, Thich Quang Duc, who burnt himself in Hochiminh City to protest against regime of Southern Government. Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, Our guide 'll take you to Phu Bai airport to catch the flight to Hanoi. O/n in Hanoi.
After lunch, Our guide 'll take you to Phu Bai airport to catch the flight to Hanoi. O/n in Hanoi.
Day 9: Transfer Ha Noi to Hạ Long-Visit HaLong bay in the afternoon (B,L,D)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will go to Halong bay. Arrive Halong bay at lunch time, you will check into the boat to cruise around Halong bay ( 3 private cabins ) and soak into fabulous scenery of this world heritage site. Halong bay is a breathtaking secluded bay with over 3, 000 limestone islands rising from the clear emerald waters of the Bac Bo gulf ( gulf of Tonkin). It is one of the most magnificent scenic regions in Vietnam and had been listed as 1 of new 7 Wonders of the World. The area of about 1500sq km is dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes, created over thousands of year by the waves and wind. You will have the opportunity to swim from your boat and explore some caves. You will enjoy a seafood feast for lunch on board. We will continue our excursion around this stunning bay until the sun comes down. O/n on Cruise in Halong bay.
Day 10: Transfer Ha Long to Ha Noi. (B,L,D)
After lunch on boat, you will leave Halong bay to get back Hanoi. At half way, we will stop for short break. O/N in Hanoi.
Day 11: Ninhbinh explore. (B,L,D)
08h00 am: Our guide will pick you up for Ninhbinh ( nicknamed the Kingdom of Limestone or Halong bay in land), on the way, you’ll see green rice paddy, villages, rivers and peaceful countryside. When you arrive, you will take a boat trip a long a clean and clear water river to visit numerous limestone mountains here. Your rowing boat will take you through 3 caves, you can see stunning landscapes here. Then, we go for lunch at a local restaurant with local specialties.
After lunch, you have 2 options: take a biking tour around the region or climbing up a high mountain to have a great panorama of the region. Then, drive back Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi
After lunch, you have 2 options: take a biking tour around the region or climbing up a high mountain to have a great panorama of the region. Then, drive back Hanoi. O/N in Hanoi
Day 12: Hanoi city tour (B,L,D)
Enjoy the cultural experience that comes from a day trip around Hanoi! This fully guided day tour takes you to the best places that the beautiful and charming city of Hanoi has to offer. Various selected highlights include the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Ngoc Son Temple and walking around bustling old quarter of Hanoi. Lunch will be served at one of Hanoi's local restaurants.
You will have time to walk around Hanoi Old Quarter, the most favorable place for every tourist to Hanoi and enjoy an interesting show of Water Puppet. O/N in Hanoi
You will have time to walk around Hanoi Old Quarter, the most favorable place for every tourist to Hanoi and enjoy an interesting show of Water Puppet. O/N in Hanoi
Day 13: Transfer to Noi Bai airport, say good bye Hanoi(B,L)
You are free to relax and pack up everything for your flight. We’ll meet up to go to Noibai International Airport to depart to the next destinations
PRICE
This is our suggested price for your reference only. Prices may vary a little according to your service requests, your group size and your travel period or any personal requirements that you may have. We are happy to advise you on tours that suit your budget or to help you with prices to cover any special requests. Please send us your enquires and we will arrange the best price for you.
Price in USD / person in double or twin sharing room.
| Number of guests | 1 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax | From 10 pax+++ | Single sup |
| 3 star | 1,953 | 1,162 | 916 | 820 | 755 | 723 | 240 |
| 4 star | 2,607 | 1,499 | 1,264 | 1,182 | 1,095 | 1,072 | 480 |
| 5 star | 3,235 | 1,839 | 1,604 | 1,507 | 1,470 | 1,437 | 720 |
Notes:
For group of 1 or 2 pax, we will use 4 or 7 seat car.
Group of 4 to 8 pax, we will use 16 seat bus or van.
Group of 10 pax + + +, we will use 29 seat bus.
For the odd number group or group with children, please contact us for more details!
Tips to low-down or upgrade this price or any further information, Never mind to contact us please! We will try with all our best to satisfy you!
Trip includes:
- Transportation in private vehicles.
- Accomodations
- Cruise in Halong bay.
- Private Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide.
- Admission fees to indicated sights.
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel, lunch/ dinner where stated.
- Government tax and fees
- Drinking water on bus
Trip not includes:
- All international and domestic air tickets
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Meals not stated in the program
- Tipping for guides, rowing boat man/woman, drivers, doorman at the hotels…
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