Fascinating Vietnam Tour
12 days – Outlined Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)
Day 2. Hanoi (B/L)
Day 3. Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Day 4. Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
Day 5. Hanoi – Hue (B/L)
Day 6. Hue – Danang- Hoi An (B/L)
Day 7. Hoi An (B/L)
Day 8. Hoi An – HCM City (B/L)
Day 9. Tay Ninh Caodai Temple & Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)
Day 10. HCM City – My Tho – Can Tho / Mekong Delta (B/L/-)
Day 11. Mekong Delta – HCM City (B/L)
Day 12. Depart Vietnam (B)
Fascinating Vietnam Tour 12 days
Day 1. Arrive Hanoi (D)
Warmly welcome on arrival. Transfer to hotel. At leisure.
Afternoon private walking city tour, visit local market. Evening water puppet show. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2. Hanoi (B/L)
Full-day private city tour. The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi ‘s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda nearby. Also visit the Old Quarter known for its 36 streets and former craft guilds. Also on the tour – the Lake of the Restored Sword and Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake with lovers’ street Thanh Nien, the sedate Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple and one of the city’s museums, either the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3. Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Today you leave Hanoi for Halong Bay via Red river Delta. Upon arrival welcome on board for a junk cruise and set sail in the bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth.
After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swimming on a quiet beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with an opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. At sunset, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back to your junk, enjoy watching the peaceful sunset and later unwind at a restaurant. Overnight on cruise.
Day 4. Halong Bay – Hanoi (B)
Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves and bird welcoming the new day. You will have an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Rejoin car for a drive back to Hanoi. Free. At leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5. Hanoi – Hue (B/D)
Transfer to Hanoi airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Phu Bai Airport, you will be transferred directly to your hotel. This afternoon you embark on a tour of Hue City including the Hue Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum followed by vesting Dong Ba market. Enjoy the Royal-style dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Hue.
Day 6. Hue – Danang- Hoi An (B/L)
Rising up in the ancient land, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Then, board a private boat for cruising the romantic Perfume River, visit Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda), the ornate Minh Mang’s tomb. you will enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Leave the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Hue for Hoi An over the Hai Van pass with stop on the top of the pass to view the Lang Co beach with its beautiful scenery. Stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum and handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain before arriving in Hoi An. Once in Hoi An you will check into our hotel and have some free time to explore the town. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 7. Hoi An (B/L)
From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Following the tour there will be free time to shop or relax. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8. Hoi An – HCM City (B/L)
Transfer from Hoi An to Danang Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where we transfer directly to our centrally located hotel. We embark on a city tour of Saigon including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda, China town with ancient pagodas and temples, and bustling Binh Tay Market. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 9. Tay Ninh Caodai Temple & Cu Chi tunnels (B/L)
This morning you take a drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh – Cao Dai Holysee Temple is the cathedral of the Cao Daism religion with the Divine Eye – official symbol of Caodaism. Cao Dai followers worship Jesus Christ, Confucius, Taoism, and Buddha. Time to observe the midday service.
Following lunch you will drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi Tunnels consist of more than 200km of underground tunnels. This main axis system has many branches connecting to underground hideouts, shelters, and entrances to other tunnels. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Overnight in HCMC.
Day 10. HCM City – My Tho – Can Tho / Mekong Delta (B/L)
Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where we cruise on a private boat through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a delicious lunch in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong , complete with tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and visit Vinh Trang pagoda, a combination of Asian and European pagoda before heading Can Tho city, heart of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 11. Mekong Delta – HCM City (B/L)
You wake up to the sounds of the Mekong River welcoming a new day. Take boat trip to join in the Cai Rang floating market – one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space to sell their goods and to experience the Mekong rural lifestyle. After sampling local fruits, our guide will escort the guests back to the hotel through myriad canals. Lunch at local restaurant before return to Ho Chi Minh City . Overnight in HCMC.
Alternative for early wake-up bird: Join in Floating market by “The Lady Hau” cruise
Enjoy breakfast on the “Lady Hau” while cruising to the floating market. When the “Lady Hau” arrives at Cai Rang floating market, guests are transferred to a local traditional boat to enter the market. Then, continue cruising with the hotel’s guide along narrow creeks to visit a noodle factory and an orchard. After sampling local fruits, our guide will escort the guests back to the hotel by local boat through myriad canals. ( Starting at 6:30 AM, the Lady Hau cruise and tour extension takes around 4 hours; minimum 4 persons).
Day 12. Departure (B)
There is no activity planned for today. Enjoy your free time for souvernir shopping until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Tour price includes:
- All private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
- French or English Speaking Guide.
- All In-tour flights as per itinerary.
- Boat trip & cruise as per tour.
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: breakfast ; L: lunch ; D: dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Vietnam visa on arrival approved letter.
- Services charges and government tax.
Tour price excludes:
- International flights & departures taxes
- Beverage
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Vietnam visa stamp fee ( US$ 25 & 02 passport photos per person)
- Others not mentioned above
| Cities | Hotels List or in the same category | Room Type | ||
| Superior Category / 3-star hotel | ||||
| Hanoi | Hanoi Imperial hotel | Superior | ||
| Medalion Hanoi hotel | Superior | |||
| Halong Bay | Huong Hai Deluxe Junk | Deluxe Cabin | ||
| Hue | Parkview hotel | Superior | ||
| Hoi An | Ancient House Resort | Deluxe Gardenview | ||
| HCMC | Palace Saigon hotel | Signature Superior | ||
| Oscar Saigon hotel | Oscar Elegant | |||
| Can Tho | SAIGON – CANTHO | Superior | ||
| First Class Category / 4-star hotel | ||||
| Hanoi | Sunway Hotel Hanoi | Superior | ||
| Silk Path hotel | Deluxe | |||
| Halong Bay | Halong Emotion Cruise | Deluxe Cabin | ||
| Hue | Saigon Morin hotel | Deluxe | ||
| Hoi An | Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa | Deluxe riverview. | ||
| Hoi An Beach Resort Agribank | Superior
Ocean View |
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| Ho Chi Minh | Rex Hotel Saigon | Deluxe | ||
| Grand Hotel Saigon | Deluxe
Old-Wing |
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| Can Tho
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Victoria Can Tho Resort | Superior | ||
| Deluxe Category / 5-star hotel | ||||
| Hanoi | Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi | Deluxe | ||
| Sofitel Plaza Hanoi | Luxury room | |||
| Halong Bay | Indochina Sails | Deluxe Cabin | ||
| Hue | Imperial Hue | Deluxe Riverview. | ||
| Hoi An | Palm Garden resort | Deluxe Oceanview. | ||
| Golden Sand resort | Deluxe | |||
| Ho Chi Minh | Caravelle Hotel Saigon | Deluxe Riverview | ||
| Sofitel Plaza Hotel Saigon | Superior | |||
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Can Tho
|
Victoria Can Tho Resort | Deluxe | ||
| Luxury Category / Luxury 5-star hotel | ||||
| Hanoi | Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Grand Luxury | ||
| Halong Bay | Halong Jasmine Junk | Jasmine Junior Suite | ||
| Indochina Sails | Suite Cabin | |||
| Hue | La Residence Hue | Deluxe Riverview | ||
| Hoi An | The Nam Hai resort | One bedroom villa | ||
| Ho Chi Minh | Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel | Park room | ||
| Can Tho
|
Victoria Can Tho Resort | Deluxe | ||
| Group size | Valid from 01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011 Price per person in USD in party of |
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| 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 11-14 | Sql Sup | |
| Superior | 2,185 | 1,314 | 1,156 | 1,088 | 1,021 | 955 | 399 |
| First Class | 2,664 | 1,552 | 1,394 | 1,326 | 1,259 | 1,193 | 641 |
| Deluxe | 3,494 | 1,993 | 1,835 | 1,767 | 1,700 | 1,634 | 1,029 |
| Luxury | 5,663 | 3,084 | 2,926 | 2,858 | 2,791 | 2,725 | 2,108 |
Trip Code: VCLV12D
Hanoi – Halong Ba – Hue – Hoi An – Mekong – Ho Chi Minh City
- Private tour with English/French speaking guide
- Date of Departure is at your wish
- Starting from Hanoi & end in HCMC or vice versa
