Guide

Local Experienced English Speaking Guides.

Meals

Meals as indicated.

Transport

Flight Train private car transfers seat-in-coach bus boat trips

Accommodation

Hanoi: Hanoi BoutiqueHotel (Deluxe Room) http://www.silkqueenhotel.com/ or similar ones Halong Bay: MILA CRUISE (Deluxe Ocean View Cabin) https://milacruises.com/ or similar ones Hoian: Hoian Green Boutique Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room) http://www.boutiquehoianresort.com or similar ones Saigon: Ruby River Hotel (Deluxe Room) https://rubyriverhotel.com.vn or similar one

Not included:

Flights

Flight ticket Danang to Saigon (Vietnam airlines) / US$ 115 / person (NOTE: the airfare would be changed without prior notice at the time of booking or issuance).

Others

Other meals & Drinks Personal Expense Travel Insurance Flight ticket Danang to Saigon (Vietnam airlines)

Insurance

Travel Insurance.

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

Day 1: Hanoi

Upon arrival at Noibai Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi for a Check-in. The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own. O/N at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2 Day 2: Halong Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Halong Bay

Breakfast at the hotel

08:30 Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta on the way to Ha Long Bay.

11:30 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, get checked in at the waiting lounge.

12:00 Embark on cruises, enjoy the welcome drinks while being given a short briefing. Check in to your room and get ready for a tasty lunch.

12:30 Enjoy Vietnamese and international lunch and the picturesque scenery of the bay, pass by the most beautiful areas: Incense Burner, Dog Stone Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Three Coconuts Island.

15:00 Continue to explore Halong Bay by visiting Luon Cave. This is also an ideal place for kayaking, get up and close to the timeless beauty of Ha Long Bay.

16:30 Visit Titov Island - a small limestone island with one of the best sandy beaches in Ha Long Bay. You can immerse yourself in emerald water and hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the bay.

17:30 Back to the boat and take part in a cooking demonstration on our sundeck, enjoy the bar’s Happy Hour (buy 01 get 01) program and watch the magnificent sunset over the bay.

(Option: Massage service available. Please book with Cruise Manager directly)

19:00 Deluxe dinner is served. Enjoy our traditional and fusion dishes prepared by our talented chefs.

21:00 After dinner it’s your time to enjoy at our bar and spa, fish squid or watch a movie in cabin, play cards, chess or relax on the sundeck.

Overnight in a quite Halong Bay Area.
Day 3 Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi

06:15 Seeing the bay in the morning is a wonderful experience, awaken all your senses with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while gathering vitamin sea to refresh yourself before enjoying breakfast.

07:00 Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the restaurant.

07:30 Visit Sung Sot Cave – a magnificent and largest limestone cave as its original name: Grotte des Surprising. The beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years are the reward after the steep climb on Bo Hon Island.

(*) Note: Proper shoes are highly recommended when it’s wet.

09:30 Back to the cruise ship. Check out and settle your bill at the reception.

10:00 Have brunch while cruising back. Relax on the sundeck or in the restaurant.

11:30 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, it’s time to say best wishes and end your trip with us.

14:30 Back to your drop-off point in Hanoi.

You will be free for the rest of the day, dinner on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 4 Day 4: Hanoi – Free Day – Night Train To Da Nang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hanoi – Free Day – Night Train To Da Nang

Today you will have leisure time for shopping or discover Hanoi by yourself (No Guide – No Car).

*OPTIONAL HANOI WALKING TOUR (1/2 DAY):

You will be picked up at hotel to commence our walking tour to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which contains the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this complex is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. We follow it with a visit to the Temple of Literature, which is well known as the first university of Vietnam.

Later on, we will take a short visit at Hilton Prison where Vietnamese soldiers did captured & detained American pilots from 1967 till 1973 to learn more about the history of Vietnam war against American Imperialists. (NOTE: Weekly the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be opened in the morning from 08:00 – 11:00 on Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun only and annually the mausoleum will be often closed for its maintenances from 1st Sep till the end of Oct then re-opened at the beginning of Nov. Thereby, during that time our guests can only visit the outside sections such as the Presidential Palace, his House-on-stilts, One-Pillar Pagoda…) => The tour price applied to the private group of 1 person is US$ 40 (Including: English speaking guide, entrance fee at mentioned tourist sites and 1 bottle of water) => The tour price applied to the private group of 2 people is US$ 26/person (Including: English speaking guide, entrance fee at mentioned tourist sites and 1 bottle of water) => The tour price applied to the private group of 3 – 6 people is US$ 22/person (Including: English speaking guide, entrance fee at mentioned tourist sites and 1 bottle of water) => The tour price applied to the private group of 7 – 10 people is US$ 18/person (Including: English speaking guide, entrance fee at mentioned tourist sites and 1 bottle of water).

By the end of day at around 18:30, we’ll be transferred to the Hanoi Railway Station for a night train to Da Nang on SE1 (19:30 – 11:40 +). Overnight on the train.
Day 5 Day 5: Da Nang Railway Station – Hoi An – Free
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Da Nang Railway Station – Hoi An – Free

Upon getting to the Da Nang Railway Station, you’ll be welcome & escorted to your hotel in Hoi An for a check-in. The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own. O/N at Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 6 Day 6: Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hoi An

After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to explore Hoi An (No Guide & No Car).

* OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR TO MY SON SANCTUARY – BOAT TRIP ON THU BON RIVER

08:00 – 08:30 AM: Our guide picks you up at hotel and leave Hoi An for visiting My Son Holly Land – the ruins of Cham people and was an imperial city during Cham dynasty. Here you can have more chance to explore and understand of technique of Old Cham people in making red bricks to build Tower which still now a secret to everyone, you can see a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 65 architectural works. It also surprises for those who are curious with architectural art.

In 1999, UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Moreover, you have chance to enjoy traditional music performed by Cham girls in their colorful uniforms. Then transferring you back about 30km, you will take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to Hoi An Ancient Town. After that, back to the pier and come back your hotel by your own way & end of tour. => The price for such a group trip is US$ 25/person (Including: English speaking tour guide, shuttle bus, entrance fee & Boat trip).

O/N at Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hoi An

Today after having breakfast, you’ll be free on your own (No Car & No Guide). O/N at Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 8 Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight To Saigon (Not Included)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight To Saigon (Not Included)

After having breakfast, you’ll be at leisure till the time of a transfer to the Da Nang airport for a departure flight to Saigon on VN117 (15:30 – 16:50). Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you’ll be met by our tour guide & transferred to your hotel for a Check-in. The rest of time, you’ll be free on your own. O/N at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9 Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to explore Saigon (No Guide & No Car)

* OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA – CAI BE FLOATING MARKET – VINH LONG (-/L/-)

At 7:30 AM: Pick up at hotel and depart for Cai Be by bus. You can take photos at Tan An town over the flat rice fields. On arriving in Cai Be, start the motorized boat to visit the CAI BE FLOATING MARKET, experience how people exchanging goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. Visitors then roam into the small villages to visit the orchard, fruit plantation. Keep cruising to Vinh Long through small canals to enjoy the charm of the Upper Mekong Delta. Visit some hand made family business products such as the coconut candy mill, the crispy rice popcorn.

Arrive in Binh Hoa Phuoc village the green pearl of Vinh Long town where you can indulge yourself into the nature. Have lunch with fresh river food served in the heart of the garden. Enjoy the southern Vietnamese traditional folk music. Take a nice walk through the bonsai garden, in Vinh Long, head home to HCM city by bus. => The price for such a group trip is US$ 35/person (Including: English speaking tour guide, shuttle bus, entrance fee, Boat trip, Lunch, fruits , honey tea, bicycle).

O/N in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

After having breakfast at hotel, you’ll be free on your own to explore Saigon (No Guide & No Car)

* OPTIONAL GROUP TOUR TO CU CHI TUNNELS

At around 09:00, you’ll be picked up at your hotel then transferred about 30km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi town. Cu Chi tunnels were used as the base from which the Vietnamese mounted their operations of the Tet Offensive in 1968. The incredible underground network in Cu Chi stretched over 200 kilometers and became legendary during the American war. The extensive tunnels have been specially constructed with living areas, weapon factories, filed hospitals, command centers, plus accommodation.

Today we have an excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels to visit an exposition hall and a widened section of the tunnels to get a feel of the underground life. There are also possibilities to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. At around 15:00, you’ll get back to your hotel & have a free time to relax by yourself.

=> The price for such a group trip is US$ 24/person (Including: English speaking tour guide, shuttle bus, entrance fee).

O/N at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11 Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

After having breakfast, you’ll be at leisure till the time of a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for a departure flight. (Note: The check-out time at hotel is prior to 12:00).

11 days tour

Vietnam Tour From Hanoi To Saigon Via Hoi An, Halong Bay

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Itinerary of your trip Vietnam Tour From Hanoi To Saigon Via Hoi An, Halong Bay

Day 1: Hanoi

Day 2: Halong Bay

Day 3: Ha Long – Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Free Day – Night Train To Da Nang

Day 5: Da Nang Railway Station – Hoi An – Free

Day 6: Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Flight To Saigon (Not Included)

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

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