Meals

As per the tour program: B=breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner

Guide

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Flights

Domestic flights from Hanoi to Hue (operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance) Domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh (operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance) ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Realistic Asia as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Hue: Cherish Hue Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar 4-stars hotels: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise Halong or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-stars hotels: Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions

Not included:

Others

X International flights and departure taxes X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned) X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet) X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person) X Services not mentioned above

Insurance

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Day 1 Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

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Overnight in Hanoi:

3 Stars - San Premium Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or 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 where 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…

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian foods are available.

14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

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Overnight in Hanoi:

3 Stars - San Premium Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar
Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) – Sharing Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) – Sharing Cruise, Bus

In the morning, check out of the hotel, and get picked up by the Cruise team. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see.

On arrival at the pier, you will board the cruise and enjoy the fantastic views of limestone rocks and the karst grottoes. Have an utterly delicious seafood lunch and enjoy the time at the sundeck exploring the Bay.

The cruise will stop in a secret place where you will spend time kayaking or swimming, so you can explore the karst grottoes closer. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.

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Overnight in Halong Bay:

3 Stars - Le Journey Cruise or similar

4 Stars - La Pandora Cruise or similar

5 Stars - Doris Cruise or similar

Note: In case of bad weather (the boat is not allowed to push off or not allowed to overnight in the sea), the Ha Long bay tour could be canceled without notice. We will consider other replacement tours or a refund based on the specific circumstances.
Day 4 Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L) – Sharing Cruise, Bus – Fly To Hue – Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L) – Sharing Cruise, Bus – Fly To Hue – Flight Included

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room.

Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi, from where you will take your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation.

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Overnight in Hue:

3 Stars - Cherish Hue or similar

4 Stars - Eldora Hue or similar

5 Stars - Silk Path Hue or similar
Day 5 Hue City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am.

Start your exploration with the boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, which is the oldest pagodas in Hue. Then visit the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Here you will also visit the Royal Antiques Museum to see the collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty. Then head to the bustling Dong Ba market.

Have delicious Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Khai Dinh’s Tomb, which combines traditional Vietnamese style with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Then explore Minh Mang’s Tomb, which represents the Confucian style. On the way, you will also visit conical hats and incense sticks villages.

You will be back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.

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Overnight in Hue:

3 Stars - Cherish Hue or similar

4 Stars - Eldora Hue or similar

5 Stars - Silk Path Hue or similar
Day 6 Hue – Hoi An (B) – Private Car
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue – Hoi An (B) – Private Car

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

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Overnight in Hoi An

3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar

4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar

5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
Day 7 Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. When you arrive in Ho Chi Minh, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 8 Cruising At The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising At The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast, and a trip to Mekong Delta follows. The guide will meet you at the hotel lobby around 7:15-7:30 am, and you will head to My Tho, which lies on the left side of the Mekong River.

Upon arrival, board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands, known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Stop at Unicorn Island, walk around the country lanes and see the orchards. Visit fruit plantations and enjoy tropical fruits and folk song music performed by the local people.

Then take a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and immerse yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Visit family workshops and honey-bee farm, and taste some honey tea and coconut candies.

Refuel yourself with a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and later cycle around the Tan Thach village, and meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you are not keen on a cycling trip, enjoy a cool breeze and a relaxing time in a hammock. Afterward, you will get back to your accommodation.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Half Day Tour (B/L) – Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Half Day Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification 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 and the historic Central Post Office. Continue to the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi tunnel. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, you will have a short introduction about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems. The tunnels include specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and 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 many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, try a special tea and cassava (guerilla food during the war). Later you will be back at your hotel.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 10 Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.

Trip Ends.

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Enchanting Vietnam: 10-Day Tour By Realistic Asia

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Itinerary of your trip Enchanting Vietnam: 10-Day Tour By Realistic Asia

Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D) – Sharing Cruise, Bus

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B/L) – Sharing Cruise, Bus – Fly To Hue – Flight Included

Hue City Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

Hue – Hoi An (B) – Private Car

Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Cruising At The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Half Day Tour (B/L) – Group Tour

Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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