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

Accommodation

3-stars hotels Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Hue: Cherish Hue or similar Ha Noi: San Premium Hotel or similar Halong bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar 4-stars hotels Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel l or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar 5-stars hotels Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi Hotel or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Doris Cruise 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)

Flights

* Domestic flight Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang with 20kg luggage/person * Domestic flight Hue to Hanoi with 20kg luggage/person 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.

Guide

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

Meals

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

Others

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

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:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is 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, Local New Year in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand) 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

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. 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. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2 Day 2: Explore The Mighty Mekong River (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore The Mighty Mekong River (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.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 3 Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hoi An (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Da Nang. When you arrive at Da Nang Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Hoi An. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4 Day 4: Riding A Basket Boat In Hoi An (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Riding A Basket Boat In Hoi An (B/L)

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 5 Day 5: Hoi An Leisure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: 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.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6 Day 6: Hoi An - Travel To Hue By Private Car (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hoi An - Travel To Hue By Private Car (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hoi An to Hue 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 Hue check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Overnight in Hue.
Day 7 Day 7: Fly From Ancient Capital Hue To The Beating Heart Of Vietnam - Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Fly From Ancient Capital Hue To The Beating Heart Of Vietnam - Hanoi (B)

Relish the remaining moment in Hue before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the Old Quarter. The rest of the time is free at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 8 Day 8: Cruising To The New 7Th Wonder Of The World - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cruising To The New 7Th Wonder Of The World - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

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 in Halong Bay.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 9 Day 9: Morning In Vietnam’S Most Spectacular Bay - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Morning In Vietnam’S Most Spectacular Bay - Travel Back To Hanoi (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 back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Hanoi.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Day 10: Hanoi Free Day (B) - Optional City Tour By Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Hanoi Free Day (B) - Optional City Tour By Group Tour

Optional City Tour by Group Tour - USD 50 per person

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

08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

09h30: 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…

- 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.

11h15: 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.

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

14h00-14h15: 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.

15h15: 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!

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 11 Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi 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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Surprising Vietnam In 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Surprising Vietnam In 11 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Day 2: Explore The Mighty Mekong River (B/L) - Group Tour

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Travel To Hoi An (B)

Day 4: Riding A Basket Boat In Hoi An (B/L)

Day 5: Hoi An Leisure (B)

Day 6: Hoi An - Travel To Hue By Private Car (B)

Day 7: Fly From Ancient Capital Hue To The Beating Heart Of Vietnam - Hanoi (B)

Day 8: Cruising To The New 7Th Wonder Of The World - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

Day 9: Morning In Vietnam’S Most Spectacular Bay - Travel Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Day 10: Hanoi Free Day (B) - Optional City Tour By Group Tour

Day 11: Time To Say Goodbye - Hanoi Departure (B)

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