Hygieneprotocol

For visiting South-East Asia it is recommended (but not mandatory) to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B, Japanese Encephalitis, Typhoid, and Covid-19.  Please note, to enter Vietnam you need to provide a vaccination certificate for Covid-19, in Laos and Thailand you can enter without a certificate but need to provide a negative PCR or rapid test issued no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. In Cambodia, if you do not have the vaccination certificate you will be obligated to make a test at the airport upon arrival.  Please contact our team before the trip to get the latest updates on vaccination requirements

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed +/ Additional Service: • Night out in Hanoi • Overnight Boat Trip on Ha Long Bay • Sea Kayaking • Private Island Stay • Bicycle of Ba Vi • River Boat Cruise • Dragon Mountain Viewpoint • Visit Local Markets • Basket Boat • Vietnamese Cooking Class • Mekong Delta Experience • Cu Chi Tunnels

Meals

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

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar 4-stars hotels: Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An 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 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 - Minivan - Bus - Overnight cruise

Guide

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

Flights

Domestic flight Ha noi to Da Nang operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance Domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City 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.

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 in Vietnam) 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

Travel Insurance is not included.

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

Day 1: 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 - Mina Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

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

Day 2: Hanoi City Full Day (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

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

08h45: 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, etc.

- 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.

10h15: 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.

12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

14h30: 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.

15h30: 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!
Day 3 Day 3: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip (B/L) – Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip (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 rice… 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 stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “

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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Overnight in Hanoi:

3 Stars - Mina Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

In the morning, check-out from hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. Take a route most scenic 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 Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can opt to attend the activities taking part in the boat or relax for the day.

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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
Day 5 Day 5: Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi, from where after a short rest you will get to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An.

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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 6 Day 6: Hoi An Fishing And Riding The Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hoi An Fishing And Riding The Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An.

As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood.

After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.

Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ...

After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.

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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 Day 7: Hoi An Leisure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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 don’t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.

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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 8 Day 8: Flight From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Flight From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the 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 Ho Chi Minh. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Prague Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 9 Day 9: Explore The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Explore The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour

Start 8:00 AM - END 2:30 PM

Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and are considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.

The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.

Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.

Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Prague Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 10 Day 10: Discover The Lush Area Of Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Discover The Lush Area Of Mekong Delta (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 can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Prague Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Day 11 Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - 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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Amazing Vietnam Super Save Package In 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Vietnam Super Save Package In 11 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: Hanoi City Full Day (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Day 3: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip (B/L) – Group Tour

Day 4: Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise, Bus

Day 5: Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Travel To Hoi An (B/L)

Day 6: Hoi An Fishing And Riding The Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 7: Hoi An Leisure (B)

Day 8: Flight From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Day 9: Explore The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour

Day 10: Discover The Lush Area Of Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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