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 on cruise

Flights

Flights from Hanoi to Hue with 20 kg luggage allowance Flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh with 20 kg luggage allowance No international or other internal flights are included in the tour price. ** 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

– 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 on Ha Long Bay • Sea Kayaking • Private Island Stay • Bicycle Tour of Ba Vi • Basket Boat Crab Fishing • Vietnamese Cooking Class • Mekong Delta Experience • Cu Chi Tunnels

Guide

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

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 Hue: Cherish Hue or similar Ho Chi Minh: Prague 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 Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Ho Chi Minh City: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar 5-stars hotels Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden or similar Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Ho Chi Minh City: 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)

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

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

Optional

Insurance

Insurance 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.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 Day 2: Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)

Location: Moc village, Ba Vi district, Hanoi (About 68km from central Hanoi city, about 1.5 hours by car)

Highlight:

Harvesting tea leaves on a traditional, 30-year-old Tea Plantation

Cooking with a friendly local host

Visiting local workshops in the village

Cycling across the rice field and villages

Traditional Foot Soak with herbs following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority

08:00 – Private guide and car pick you up at your hotel/residence.

09:30 – Arrive to Ri village where you will start the trip at your host’s house with a welcome drink. Meet Duoc (Mr.) – a Vietnam War veteran and tea-farm owner who tells historical stories with his own experience.

10:00 – Follow Duoc to his vast tea-farm and learn how to harvest tea leaves. This is a green and peaceful place where you can enjoy beautiful scenery of the village. You may then help him pick tea leaves, and be shown how to collect the best part of the tea tree to make the most wonderful beverage of Vietnam – the traditional tea. Carry on with the process of producing tea at his small workshop, most of the works there are manual.

11:15 – Have a ten-minute drive to visit another host family in Moc village where you will enjoy a fun cooking class with Chin (Mrs.). She will show you how to cook some Vietnamese dishes and you will then enjoy lunch with food you helped cook.

13:30 – Stroll around the village and visit some local families to understand rural lifestyle and learn how tofu, conical hat and other local products are made.

14:45 – Enjoy a cycling trip through beautiful paddy fields and interact with local farmers by chance.

15:30 – Wrap up your countryside tour by a traditional foot bathing in warm water with herbs, following the traditional recipes of Muong ethnic minority. This will relay you (and your feet!) after cycling around the village.

16:00 – Drive back to your hotel/residence in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3 Day 3: Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

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 world’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 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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Halong Bay.

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.
Day 4 Day 4: Wake Up With The Dragon In The Bay - Flight To Hue (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Wake Up With The Dragon In The Bay - Flight 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 to take your 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.
Day 5 Day 5: Hue Sightseeing Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hue Sightseeing Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam during the imperial time and still keeps the royal vibes. Step back in time and explore the most remarkable cultural and historical sites of this wonderful town. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-8:30 am (we will confirm the exact time the day before the tour).

Start your day with a cruise down the Perfume river on the dragon boat and enjoy the fresh breeze coming from the river. Arrive at your first stop - Thien Mu Pagoda, which is one of the most famous landmarks of Hue built in the 17th century.

Then head to Hue Imperial Citadel, which used to be the home of Vietnam’s last royal family. Visit the Royal Antiques Museum, where you will find a collection of ornaments from the Nguyen Dynasty.

After we will take you to the busiest market in the town Dong Ba Market, where you can find all kinds of food and goods. Enjoy the shopping if you wish and have lunch with local delicacies.

In the afternoon, we will head out of the town to explore Khai Dinh King’s Tomb, which is considered to be the most elegant for its blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Then explore the most majestic royal tomb - Minh Mang King’s Tomb. Admire how its architecture harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings and enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere.

On the way back, stop at the Conical hat village and incense stick village (where you can see how these goods are produced. Arrive back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.

Overnight in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Hue.
Day 6 Day 6: Travel From Hue To The Ancient Town Of Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Travel From Hue To The Ancient Town Of Hoi An (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An Fishing And Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hoi An Fishing And 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.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8 Day 8: Travel To The Pearl Of The Orient - Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Travel To The Pearl Of The Orient - Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

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 in Ho Chi Minh, 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 9 Day 9: Discover The Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Discover The Mysterious 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 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.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 10 Day 10: Excursion On The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Excursion On The Mighty 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. End trip.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11 Day 11: Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - 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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Itinerary of your trip Xin Chao Vietnam In 11 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle In The Countryside With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L)

Day 3: Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

Day 4: Wake Up With The Dragon In The Bay - Flight To Hue (B/L)

Day 5: Hue Sightseeing Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 6: Travel From Hue To The Ancient Town Of Hoi An (B)

Day 7: Hoi An Fishing And Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 8: Travel To The Pearl Of The Orient - Ho Chi Minh (B) - Flight Included

Day 9: Discover The Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - Group Tour

Day 10: Excursion On The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 11: Biggest Farewell And Warmest Thank You - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

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