Flights

Domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue Domestic flight from Da Nang (Hoi An) to Ho Chi Minh

Accommodation

HOTEL LIST 3-STAR Hanoi - Mina Hotel and Spa or similar Halong Bay - Le Journey cruise or similar Hue - EMM Hotel Hue or similar Hoi An - Thanh Binh Riverside Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh - Queen Ann Hotel or similar 4-STAR Hanoi - Tirant hotel or similar Halong Bay - Amanda Cruise or similar Hue - Eldora Hue or similar Hoi An - Silkotel Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh - Silverland Jolie Hotel or similar 5-STAR Hanoi - hotel De l’Opera MGallery by Sofitel or similar Halong Bay - Scarlet Pearl Cruise or similar Hue - Silk Path Grand Hotel or similar Hoi An - Palm Garden resort Hoi An or similar Ho Chi Minh - Caravelle Hotel or similar Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon

Hygieneprotocol

- To enter Vietnam you need to be fully vaccinated and have medical insurance, covering $10000 for Covid-19 treatment. - You will need to wear mask in the public places.

Guide

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

Transport

- Airport transfers by private car - Air-conditioned bus or private car for the excursions - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way)

Others

– All sightseeing tickets and admission fees as per itinerary – Service charges and government tax

Meals

As per itinerary

Not included:

Others

- International flights and departure taxes - Beverages and personal expenses - Tips, and gratuities - Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned in the program) - Gala Dinner on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnamese New Year Eve (if applicable) - Public holiday surcharge for Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese New Year (if applicable) - Surcharge for airport transfers for arrivals between 12:00 am – 05:00 am - Visa to Vietnam (you can apply for it online) - Other services, not mentioned in the program

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included.

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

Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting in the lobby, holding the signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers provided by your travel advisor for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and free at leisure.

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

Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Explore the charming capital of Vietnam, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East, with its yellow colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and scenic lakes.

Meet your guide at the hotel and visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument that houses the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar.

Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. Admire the traditional Vietnamese architecture and the tranquil atmosphere of the garden before having lunch at the local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays), where you will learn about the history and the cultural diversity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups. Then drive back to the Old Quarter for a nice walk. This area is known for its ‘36 streets of 36 wares’ named after the original 36 artisan guilds dating back to the 13th century. End your Hanoi exploration with the entertaining water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art that originated in the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta. The show uses colorful wooden puppets performed in the water showing the scenes of rural life and episodes of the national history of Vietnam.

Overnight in Hanoi

Departure: at 8:00 am

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Note:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday & Friday, all morning from 15 June to 15 August
Day 3 Hanoi - Day Trip To Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu And Tam Coc (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Day Trip To Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu And Tam Coc (B/L)

Meet your guide at the hotel and depart Hanoi for a 2hr drive to the Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh Province. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famed for its spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks that rise abruptly 200m (656ft) above the surrounding land and water. You will enjoy the views of the cliffs covered by dense rainforests blending with rice paddy fields and rivers.

Start your Ning Binh exploration with a visit to Vietnam’s ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the country’s first centralized feudal state from the end of the 10th century. Explore the remaining temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties surrounded by rice paddies.

Then continue to Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land”, where you will take a 2-hours journey by rowboat through the winding river and canals. Enjoy the views of the beautiful karst formations as you enter three of the many natural caves formed under the hills. Visit the Thai Vi temple on the way back to Tam Coc for lunch. Return to Hanoi late afternoon.

Overnight in Hanoi

Departure: at 7:30 am

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Hanoi - Explore Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hanoi - Explore Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D)

After breakfast, the cruise team will pick you up and take you to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way. The scenery of Halong Bay, where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this must-see destination of Vietnam.

Arrive at the jetty in Halong City 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 boat’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 don’t miss the sunset before having dinner.

Overnight on board

Departure: Between 8:00 and 9:00 am, your travel consultant will confirm the exact time the day before the tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note:

In case of a bad weather the itinerary might be changed or cancelled if the boats will be not allowed to leave the port. Your travel consultant will plan other arrangements for you in this case.
Day 5 Halong Bay - Travel To Hue (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Halong Bay - Travel To Hue (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 for the flight to Hue.

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 Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Hue Sightseeing (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hue Sightseeing (B/L)

Today you will explore the once-imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, its rich cultural heritage, and royal charm.

Start your morning with a short cyclo ride from your hotel to the Imperial Citadel, the UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter through the towering main gate and appreciate the magnificent architecture and gardens while your guide explains the events and the intrigue surrounding the former royal court. Despite being heavily bombed during the Vietnam War, there are some incredibly well-preserved sections and some others which were carefully restored. Then drive to the Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s best-preserved religious monument, which was built in 1601. This tower pagoda, with seven levels, is located on the top of the hill overlooking the Perfume River and is one of Vietnam’s most recognizable icons.

In the afternoon, we will head out of town to explore the elegant Khai Dinh Royal Tomb. Its architecture combines Eastern and Western design traditions and is considered the most beautiful royal tomb in the country. Then we will see the splendid Tu Duc Royal Tomb. This impressive tomb is the resting place of Emperor Tu Duc, but no one knows the exact place, where he is buried, as all the servants, who were involved in the funeral, were beheaded to keep the emperor’s last place in secret.

Overnight in Hue

Departure: 9:00 am

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Transfer From Hue To Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer From Hue To Hoi An (B)

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, meet your driver, who will take you for 3.5 hours scenic drive to Hoi An along a coastal route passing mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Upon arrival in Hoi An, check-in at the hotel and enjoy your free time.

Overnight in Hoi An

Departure: 09:00 am

Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Cycling In Cam Thanh And Thanh Dong Organic Farm (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cycling In Cam Thanh And Thanh Dong Organic Farm (B/L)

In the morning, drive to Vong Nhi village, where you will hop on the bikes and start cycling around the village (approx. 6 km). On the way, we may see the stunning landscape of peaceful countryside, such as green water coconut forests, and fish farms, and immerse ourselves in the rustic beauty of rice fields.

Arrive at Thanh Dong organic farm - a 10,000sqm organic garden that supports 10 local families for life. Take a short stroll around the vegetable garden while listening to the life-changing story of the farmers since they have been approached with the organic method of cultivating herbs.

Afterward, join farmers in their gardening activities before taking the basket boat ride along the Do River to The Field Restaurant. On the way enjoy the beautiful scenery or the daily life of local fishermen. Then hop off the boat, have a short cooking class with the local family, and have Vietnamese family-style lunch. Then get back to your hotel and enjoy your free time in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An

Departure: 8:00 am

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B)

You will be picked up at your hotel lobby and transferred to Danang airport for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel for check-in and free time.

Overnight in Saigon

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Trip To Mekong Delta - An Binh Island And Vinh Long (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trip To Mekong Delta - An Binh Island And Vinh Long (B/L)

Depart from Saigon for the 1.5hr drive to Ben Tre, situated in the Mekong River Delta, exchanging city scenes for lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the pier, embark on a fascinating motorboat cruise excursion to start with a quick visit to Cai Be floating market. Then, the rowing boat will take you deeper into the countryside through the small canals. Then head to An Bình Island, where you will have lunch at Ut Trinh homestay.

In the afternoon, walk around the orchard and enjoy a cup of tea while listening to the traditional music in the ancient house.

Then walk around the village to visit the local workshops and observe how locals are making rice paper, coconut candies, and pop-rice. Join in the cycling trip on village paths to see the local daily life: orchard, school, church, pagoda, and traditional houses. Then visit the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. The cruise will end at Vinh Long city before driving back to Saigon.

Departure: 8:00 am

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing (B)

With over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, Saigon is truly a city that never sleeps. Despite its modernity, Saigon maintains strong links to the past, what you will see and feel today.

Start your tour with Saigon’s most historic landmark - Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (the entrance is permitted only when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, constructed in 1891. A short drive away is the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese. (Please note that some of the displays are very graphic.) Experience Saigon’s famed street coffee culture while your guide provides a brief language lesson as well as insights into the daily life of a Saigonese before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in HCMC

Departure: 08:30 am

Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Enjoy some free time in the morning before transferring to the airport for your onward flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Perfect Vietnam In 12 Days - Private Tour

Hanoi Arrival

Hanoi City Tour (B/L)

Hanoi - Day Trip To Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu And Tam Coc (B/L)

Hanoi - Explore Halong Bay On Cruise (B/L/D)

Halong Bay - Travel To Hue (B/L)

Hue Sightseeing (B/L)

Transfer From Hue To Hoi An (B)

Cycling In Cam Thanh And Thanh Dong Organic Farm (B/L)

Travel From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Trip To Mekong Delta - An Binh Island And Vinh Long (B/L)

Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing (B)

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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