Others

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

Flights

Domestic flight Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang with 20kg luggage/person By Vietjet Air(if any) Domestic flight Da Nang to Ha Noi with 20kg luggage/person By Vietjet Air(if any) ** 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/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied

Accommodation

3-stars hotels: Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar Hanoi: San Premium Hotel or similar Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar 4-stars hotels: Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar 5-stars hotels: Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An 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)

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 - Bicycle as per itinerary

Meals

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

Not included:

Insurance

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

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

Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Your trip begins with your arrival in Vietnam. Your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and have a rest after the flight.

If you arrived early in the afternoon you could mooch through the streets of the city. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and various products are splashed all over this area.

Experience the edgy and evocative blend of past and present in Vietnam’s largest city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 2 Explore Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels - Group Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels - Group Tour (B)

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. The tour departs at 8:00 am from Vietnam Adventure Tours office or from your hotel in district 1. 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.
Day 3 Travel From Ho Chi Minh To Hoi An (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Ho Chi Minh To Hoi An (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Airport. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hoi An. You will check in at the hotel and have a relaxing time at your resort or at the beach.

In the evening you could go to the Old Town, which transforms into a mystical row of lights and lanterns. In fact, Hoi An is a big center for silk lantern manufacturers and merchants. Every shop or establishment will have a few lanterns outside, but the real sight is the lantern market.

After a stroll through the market, check out the outdoor traditional theatre. You will have a chance to see Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform traditional pieces. The theatre runs from 9pm to 10pm at the square on Nguyen Thai Hoc street. It is completely free and open to the public so it’s interesting to see, even if it’s just for a few minutes as you pass by. Before you retire to your hotel, be sure to light a candle box and set it in the water. Many kids sit along the banks of the channel and offer candles to you – remember to make a wish.

Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 4 Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L) - Group Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L) - Group Tour

8.15 AM: Pick up at Hoi An hotel center

Visit the Museum of Folk Culture, Old House of Tan Ky, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall

Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop

11.00 AM: Lantern-making class 1 hour

12.00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant

1.00 PM: Tour ends. Drop off hotel
Day 5 Travel From Hoi An To Hanoi (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel From Hoi An To Hanoi (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your free time before the evening flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, our driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Have a good rest after the flight.

Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 Getaway From Big Cities With Bavi Ecotour - Group Tour (B/L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Getaway From Big Cities With Bavi Ecotour - Group 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.
Day 7 Cruise In The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruise In The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise

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

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 8 Wake Up With The Dragon In Halong Bay (B/L) - Sharing Cruise, Bus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wake Up With The Dragon In Halong Bay (B/L) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 Biggest Farewell And Wamest Thank You - Hanoi Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Biggest Farewell And Wamest Thank You - Hanoi Departure (B)

Free day in Hanoi on your own exploration until our driver (no tour guide) picks you up at the lobby of the hotel and transfers you to Noi Bai International Airport for the flight back home.

End trip. See you again!

9 days tour

Family-Friendly Vietnam: 9 Days Of Excitement

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Itinerary of your trip Family-Friendly Vietnam: 9 Days Of Excitement

Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

Explore Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels - Group Tour (B)

Travel From Ho Chi Minh To Hoi An (B)

Be A Lantern Maker In Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L) - Group Tour

Travel From Hoi An To Hanoi (B)

Getaway From Big Cities With Bavi Ecotour - Group Tour (B/L)

Cruise In The Natural Wonder Of The World (B/L/D) - Sharing Cruise

Wake Up With The Dragon In Halong Bay (B/L) - Sharing Cruise, Bus

Biggest Farewell And Wamest Thank You - Hanoi Departure (B)

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