10 days tour

Experience The Best Of Vietnam In 10 Days

$ 1,261 .00 USD

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Experience The Best Of Vietnam In 10 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3-star hotels Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Queen Ann Hotel or similar 4-star hotels Hanoi: Tirant Hanoi Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Lapandora Cruise or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-star hotels Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden 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

Meals

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

Flights

Flight from Hanoi to Danang with 20 kg luggage allowance (paid separately upon arrival) Flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City with 20kg luggage allowance (paid separately upon arrival) **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.

Others

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

Guide

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

Not included:

Others

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

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Experience The Best Of Vietnam In 10 Days

  • Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.

      Overnight in Hanoi.

  • Day 2 Hanoi City Full Day (B/L) - Group Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi City Full Day (B/L) - Group Tour

      8h00 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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, pagodasโ€ฆ

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

      - Ho Chi Minhโ€™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 Womenโ€™s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays 

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

      14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature โ€“ 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 โ€œA Hell on Earthโ€ 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!

      Overnight in Hanoi.

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  • Day 3 Explore The Beauty Of Ninh Binh (B/L) - Group Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore The Beauty Of Ninh Binh (B/L) - Group Tour

      7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

      9h30 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

      10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

      11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried riceโ€ฆ Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.

      13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make  a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called โ€œ Halong Bay on land โ€œ

      14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

      15h30 - 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi

      18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.

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  • Day 4 Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi โ€“ Halong Bay By Shuttle Bus (B/L/D)

      Halong Bay is a natural wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you arrive there, you will understand why. Get ready to be amazed by the worldโ€™s most breathtaking views, and have a relaxing time on the cruise, enjoying the exciting activities we have prepared for you.

      After breakfast, check out of the hotel and leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.

      The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

      Arrive at the jetty around noon and take a boat to the cruise. After a welcome onboard and check-in, lunch will be served while the cruise is making its way through the hundreds of islets.

      In the afternoon, enjoy some activities such as swimming and kayaking or visiting caves (depending on each boatโ€™s itinerary), or just spend relaxing time on board.

      Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night in a beautiful place, so donโ€™t miss the sunset before having dinner.

      Overnight on board

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Note:

      In case of bad weather, the itinerary might be changed or canceled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.

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  • Day 5 Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi โ€“ Travel To Hoi An (B/L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay โ€“ Hanoi โ€“ Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

      The sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking. You will be transferred to the airport in Hanoi to take your flight to Hoi An.

      Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free time.

      Overnight in Hoi An.

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  • Day 6 Hoi An Leisure (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An Leisure (B)

      Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.

      You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.

      In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And donโ€™t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.

      Overnight in Hoi An.

  • Day 7 Hoi An โ€“ Danang โ€“ Ho Chi Minh City By Flight (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An โ€“ Danang โ€“ Ho Chi Minh City By Flight (B)

      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 at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free at leisure. 

      Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

  • Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L) - Group Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L) - Group Tour

      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. 

      Have lunch at local restaurant.

      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 (guerillaโ€™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. End trip.

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  • Day 9 Mekong Delta Discovery (B/L) - Group Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mekong Delta Discovery (B/L) - Group Tour

      Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and 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 which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. 

      Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, 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 canโ€™t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip. 

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  • Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City โ€“ Flight Departure (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh City โ€“ Flight 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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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