Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon

Explore Vietnam’s culture and landscapes in 12 days: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Mekong Delta.

Duration: 12 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

HA NOI ARRIVAL

Hanoi - Arrive at NoiBai Airport. Meeting with the driver and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

HA NOI CITY LUXURY TOUR - JOIN IN GROUP TOUR

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Have breakfast at the hotel.
8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick you up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City
08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great-father Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda which worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

  • Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
  • Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - 10h15: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

HA NOI - HA LONG - OVERNIGHT ON JUNK

Halong Bay - Have breakfast at the hotel then get on the shuttle bus transfer to Ha Long Bay.
12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.
12:45 Captain welcomes guests to Syrena cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoying a welcome drink, safety briefing, and check-in cabin.
13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Đỉnh Hương island, Chó Đá islet, Gà Chọi islet…
14:30 Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave. Transfer by tender to Surprise Cave.
15:45 transfer to Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach, or climb the steps of the Rock
16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy the sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place.
18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded).
18:30 Enjoy the Vietnamese cooking demonstration.
19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner.
20:30 Evening activities

HA LONG - HA NOI - HUE BY FLIGHT

Hue - 06:00 Morning call (if you request).
06:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
07:00 Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant (coffee, tea, fresh milk, water, pastries, bread, egg, fresh fruit, cereals will be served in the dining room).
08:00 After breakfast, visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman.
08:30 Then come back to Syrena cruise, relax, and check out of the cabin. Finally, the cruise disembarks in International Tuan Chau harbour.
09:15 Enjoy the brunch buffet menu served in the dining room.
10:45 Transfer by tender back to Tuan Chau harbour and disembarkation. Back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

  • The itinerary can be changed due to the check-in time and the weather conditions.
    Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Hanoi airport by private car (without guide) for flight to Hue. Pick up at Phu Bai airport and transfer to the hotel in Hue by private car (without a guide). Night in Hue.

HUE CITY TOUR

Thien Mu Pagoda - Breakfast at the hotel. A shuttle bus will pick you up at around 08:00 - 08:30 AM.
In the morning, you will take a Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda - The oldest pagoda in Hue City.

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - Then visit the Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty - the Nguyen Dynasty.

Dong Ba Market - Continue to visit the Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Tomb of Khai Dinh - After lunch, visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb - a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.

Tomb of Tu Duc - Next, you will visit Tu Duc King’s Tomb, one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions. Mark the end of the day by visit Conical hat village, insense stick making village
Around 4:00 – 4:30 pm, back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Hue.

HUE - HOI AN BY PRIVATE CAR

Hoi An - After breakfast, Free until transfer to Hoi An by a private car. Taking photographs from HaiVan Pass (The Pass of Sea andCloud). Night in Hoi An

MY SON HOLLYLAND LUXURY MORNING TRIP

My Son Sanctuary - Have breakfast at the hotel.
Around 7:30-8:00 am Our guide picks you up at your hotel and departs to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.
9:30 am Arrive at My Son and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking through the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances.
11:45 am Get back to the minivan and move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!
12:30 pm Back to the van and have lunch at another local house, relax with cold herbal tea, nice food, and fresh air.
1:00 pm Take a boat trip to Hoi An with the nice and cool breeze onboard and beautiful river scenery on the biggest river in Central Vietnam named Thu Bon River.
1:30 pm Arrive in Hoi An, we will drop you off at your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.

HOI AN FREE DAY

Hoi An - Have breakfast at the hotel. Full day free to explore Hoi An by yourself. Night in Hoi An

HOI AN - DA NANG - SAIGON BY FLIGHT

Saigon - Free until transfer to DaNang airport for flight to SaiGon by private car (without guide). Pick up at SaiGon airport and transfer to the hotel by private car (without guide). Night in SaiGon

CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR

Ho Chi Minh City - Have breakfast at the hotel. Around 08:00 - 08:30 AM, we will take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

Cu Chi Tunnels - Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. Overnight in Sai Gon

MEKONG DELTA FULLDAY TOUR

My Tho - Have breakfast at the hotel. start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

SAIGON - DEPARTURE

Ho Chi Minh City - Breakfast at a hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for departure by private car (without guide).

What's Included
  • Flight Hanoi - Hue and Danang - Saigon. Vietnam Airlines, Economic Class.
  • 2 days/1 Night cruise on board a cruise in Ha Long Bay (double/twin cabin on shared boat).
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Experienced English-speaking guide during all group tours
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Shuttle bus for all join-in group tours in Ha Noi, Ha Long, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh.
  • Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast (check-in and check-out around noontime)
  • 01 bottles of mineral water per person per day on days of airport transfers.
What's Not Included
  • Early check-in or late check-out
  • International flight tickets
  • Meals (other than those mentioned in the program)
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
  • Visa - as per country requirements
  • Tips is 5USD/client/day. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your satisfaction.
Additional Information

Discover Vietnam’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes as you explore Hanoi’s rich history, sail through Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters, and delve into Hue’s imperial heritage. Stroll through Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets, visit the sacred My Son temples, and enjoy Da Nang’s beaches and vibrant city life. Experience the energy of Saigon, the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the lush beauty of the Mekong Delta. Highlights include Hanoi’s blend of old and new, Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO-listed limestone islands, Hue’s ancient tombs and Perfume River, and the cultural treasures of Hoi An, My Son, and the dynamic Saigon. The journey ends in the lush, river-filled landscapes of the Mekong Delta.

  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Location
Hanoi
We will pick you up at the point that around the Ha Noi Old Quarter such as Hoan Kiem Lake, St Josephs Cathedral Ha Noi,... and the guide will hold the sign have your name on it or you will receive the car plate number and the color of the vehicle so you can easily to find it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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