Meals

Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner).

Accommodation

Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned Overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide on tour Experienced English-speaking guide on Board

Transport

Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip transportation from selected hotels Door to door pick-up drop-off service

Optional

(Optional) Child seats are required

Flights

Domestic air tickets

Others

Bottled water Motor-boat with floating jackets in Hoi An Welcome drinks on board Swimming in Halong Bay Cooking demonstration on board Tai Chi session on sundeck Bamboo boat tour in Halong Bay Squid fishing & fishing from the boat Bamboo rowboat tour in Mekong Delta Sunset Party on board Kayaks & paddles for outdoor activities All sightseeing tickets and travel permits. No extra charge after confirmation. 24/7 hotline support guaranteed.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance.

Others

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities. Travel insurance. International flights and taxes Beverage. Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…

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

Hanoi Arrival (-)

Welcome to Vietnam! Our driver will pick you up at Hanoi’s airport and drive you to your hotel. You’re your time today to rest, recover from a long flight and start exploring the areas.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule with a tasty lunch in between!

At 8:30 you are invited to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century. After that your journey will be continued with the visit Ho Chi Minh complex including a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One Pillar Pagoda. The visits continue with the Temple of Literature, the first University of Vietnam dated from the 16th century. The morning will end with a tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam

After a good satisfying lunch in one of Hanoi’s famous restaurants, we will visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century

We will take you on a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao in the 13th century.

Extra activities.

Option for the night at Hanoi: Water Puppet Show (45 minutes)

The traditional puppetry art of the Vietnamese people is associated with the natural conditions and daily life of wet rice farmers in the Northern Delta. With the unique features of an art form with folk elements, water puppetry has quickly become a traditional art and is considered a unique intangible cultural heritage of the Vietnamese nation. This is also a distinct traditional culture of the Vietnamese people compared to the puppetry art of countries around the world.
Day 3 Hanoi – Bai Chay - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi – Bai Chay - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

The journey begins in Hanoi, heading to Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town. After a refreshing break at the lounge, passengers embark on the Oriental Sails cruise, where you are welcomed with a drink and safety guidelines. Lunch is served while cruising through the stunning Ha Long Bay, followed by an anchor at Titop Island. Highlights include a visit to Sung Sot Cave and the panoramic view from the peak of Titop Island. The evening features sunset views, happy hours, a cooking demonstration, and dinner. Activities continue with squid fishing, karaoke, or relaxation in cabins.
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Start your day with the Tai-chi lesson at dawn and breakfast amid the Karst landscape. A guided tour explores the hidden Luon cave, allowing passengers to share a sampan or kayak. After returning to Oriental Sails for a shower, passengers check out, and the cruise continues towards Bai Chay Bridge for photo opportunities. Lunch is served before disembarkation, marking the end of the cruise. The journey concludes with a transfer back to Hanoi City, reaching the hotel by approximately 16:30.
Day 5 Hanoi - Flight To Hue (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Flight To Hue (B)

Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Hue, a driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal for sightseeing and relaxing. Please, see segments for hotel info.
Day 6 Hue City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)

Hue is a city rich with history. You will embark today on a cultural city tour starting from 8am when your guide and driver will come pick you up at your hotel.

The city tour will include visits of the Thanh Toan Bridge, a tile-roofed and arched wooden bridge, rare architectural monument and the most aesthetically valuable bridge of Vietnam; Minh Mang Tomb, considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. It is renowned for its architecture which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings. The morning visits continue with Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architectures, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.

During the afternoon, you will experience a tour of Hue Imperial Citadel. The Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. Then take your time to appreciate the beauty of the Thien Mu Pagoda, meaning Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city.

Around 4pm, a Dragon boat will take you back to the city centre and drop you off at your hotel to check out and depart on to your next destination, Hoi An City.
Day 7 My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)

You will be collected from 7:30 am to explore My Son Sanctuary. Our expert guide will take you through the Sanctuary and give you much information about its history, with plenty of chances to take photos and marvel at the unique architecture.

After My Son, you will reach Kim Bong Carpentry Village near Hoi An and stop at a local restaurant along the way to enjoy a delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

Afternoon, we will discover the city of Hoi An by foot. The historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th centuries is now a beautiful city that can’t be missed while touring the South East Asian region. While walking through the city, we will visit: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market,

Tan Ky Old House,

Fu Jian Assembly Hall,

The 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

Also, you will have the chance to see local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry. Stay overnight at a hotel in Hoi An.
Day 8 Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh (B)

Take your time this morning, you are free again to organize your own plan in this enchanted city before checking out in the afternoon to transfer to Danang airport.

Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, your transfer to your hotel is scheduled.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

Morning, Ho Chi Minh City tour. We start the trip by these famous places: Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. (Drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping if we have enough time). Afternoon, leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi. Arrival at Cu Chi tunnel, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”. Go back to the city.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)

At appointed time (approx 07:30 to 08:30), our guide will greet you at the hotel’s lobby before transfering you directly from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy scenic ride out of the city.

Watch rice paddies flecked with charming farms pass by as you make your way to the quaint fishing village of My Tho. Board a boat bound for the islands of the Tien River, and then cruise to Ben Tre to check out dense coconut groves. Taste decadent coconut candies and sip hot mugs of honey tea before grabbing a scrumptious lunch featuring freshly caught fish and river shrimp.

Spend your afternoon watching folk music performances and walking around the countryside. At

night, take a quick ride to Can Tho where you can turn in for the night at a cozy hotel.
Day 11 Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City – Group Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City – Group Tour (B/L)

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, pack up your things, and head out to weave through the local vendors of Cai Rang Floating Market. Weave through rows of boats loaded with everything from fresh produce to vintage jewelry, browsing for souvenirs and haggling with locals as you go.

Watch dextrous noodle makers create delicate vermicelli, visit a local village, and get the chance to test your balance as you cross the river on a bamboo span known locally as a "monkey bridge".

Tuck into a scrumptious lunch, do some last-minute shopping at Can Tho Market, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and then take a final ride back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you can get dropped off at your hotel.
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Morning, breakfast at hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Your leisure until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Vietnam Tours Package 12 Days 11 Nights

Hanoi Arrival (-)

Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

Hanoi – Bai Chay - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

Hanoi - Flight To Hue (B)

Hue City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)

My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)

Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh (B)

Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)

Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)

Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City – Group Tour (B/L)

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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