OVERVIEW

Vietnam Group Tour

 This tour provides a unique touch to major highlights of Vietnam from the charming & bustling Vietnamese cities to the magnificent & peaceful Halong Bay. Discover the famous landscapes of ancient towns (Hue Citadel & Hoi An), spend last days in Ho Chi Minh city and explore the vast Mekong Delta.

ITINERARY

 Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hoi An | Hue |  Ben Tre | Ho Chi Minh

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Day 01

Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi capital!

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Not included

Upon arrival in Hanoi, our driver will personally meet you at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is time at leisure.
Day 02

Hanoi City Joining Tour

Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8.00 - 8.15:  We pick you up from your hotel, start visiting first place named Tran Quoc Pagoda, a Buddhist relic and national heritage lying on the West Lake. 

9.00: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. 

9.30: You’ll visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.

10.00: 
 
Departure on Monday, Friday
Depart for Bat Trang ceramic village which is about 20 km away from Ha Noi, this is pottery village with a half- milleary  historic development.
 
Departure on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
You’ll stop in at Museum of Ethnology. This superb museum showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam. Maps, displays and dioramas are labelled in Vietnamese, French and English. Displays portray a typical village market, the making of comical hats and a Tay shamanic ceremony; videos show the real thing. You can also check out a traditional Black Thai house reconstructed in the museum. There's also a centre for research and conservation where scientists from all over the world study traditional Vietnamese cultures.
 
12.30: You have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter

13.30: Visit the Temple of literature, considering the first university of Viet Nam. The temple was first constructed in 1070 under King Ly Nhan Tong and dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
Afterwards, you’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart and soul of Hanoi, visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong Saint and Tran Hung Dao General Commander for his struggle against Mongolians.

15.30- 16.00: Come back your hotel. Hanoi City Tour full day ends

Add some options: Enjoy Water Puppet Show from 15.30 to 16.15 (surcharge US$7/person)
 or Cyclo (surcharge US$7/person) around Hanoi's Old Quarter upon request. Come back your hotel at 17.00
Day 03

Hanoi - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An Grottoes Joining Tour

Discover beauty of nature at Trang An- the eco tourism attraction located in the East of Ninh Binh and Bai Dinh Pagoda - one of the biggest one in Vietnam and also of the South East Asia with hundreds of statues.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8:00 – 8:30: Tour guide and shuttle bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to depart for Ninh Binh province (98 Kms). Start tour Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda.

10:30 – 12:00: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight.

12:30: Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork...
 
14:30: Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers. Trang An is considered as  Ha Long on the land.

16:00: Getting on the car for returning to Hanoi.
 
16:30: Back to Hanoi at your address. Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour ends.           

 
Day 04

Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise

Take an overnight cruise on Halong Bay

Accommodation: Halong Bay cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7.45 – 8.15: Pick up at your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter by shuttle bus. After that, we leave Hanoi for Halong Bay.
 
12.00 – 12.30: At Tuan Chau International Marina, a tender boat will take you to the cruise. A refreshing welcome drink is served and you can check into your cabin.
 
13.00: When you are putting all of your stuffs into your cabin, our boat starts gliding out to the centre of the World Heritage Site. Your lunch, at the boat’s restaurant, is would be served with fresh local seafood, but vegetable menu is always available at your request.
 
From the marina area, our cruiser passes by Dog Head and Swan Islands, Ba Hang Floating villages (with floating houses), Incense Burner then Thumb Islands before reaching to Luon cave area for kayaking.
 
14.30 - 15.00: we have time to gear up for one hour kayaking around Luon cave area .Our guide will show you some basic safety guidelines and techniques to paddle before helping you to sit on our brand new sit-on-top kayaks. After that, our boat will help you visit the Titop Island one hour for swimming, sunbathing or getting a panoramic view on island peak.
 
17.00: As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on the sundeck or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruises to the night’s anchorage area.
 
19.00: Dinner will be served with local seafood. After dinner, you may choose to enjoy drinks from the bar or top deck or experience squid fishing before retiring. Overnight on cruise.
Day 05

Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly To Da Nang - Hoi An

Say goodbye to Halong Bay & Hanoi and fly to Da Nang then transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

7.00 – 7.45: Enjoy the morning view of the beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
 
8.00 – 9.00: You will visit the impressive Cave of Halong Bay – Surprising Cave with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
 
10.00: Check out of your cabin and settle your bill as our boat begins cruising back to the harbor. Experience more views of Halong Bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong Bay), Incense Burner and Stone Dogs Islands.
 
10.20: A cooking demonstration onboard shows you how to make authentic Vietnamese Spring rolls. You will learn about the recipes and techniques that create this popular dish of Vietnamese people.
 
10.45: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
 
11.20: Depart the crúie and travel by tender boat back to Tuan Chau International Marina where you then board the shuttle bus for your return journey to Hanoi.
 
Upon arrival in Hanoi, your private driver (no guide) will meet and transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for an evening flight to Da Nang.
 
Meet our driver at Da Nang airport then he transfers you to your hotel in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 06

Hoi An Free Day

A leisure day

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your free time in Hoi An.
Day 07

Hoi An - Da Nang - Hue by shared shuttle bus with four stops

Transfer from Hoi An to Hue via Da Nang

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast

Have breakfast at hotel before checking out.

07:30am: Shuttle bus picks you up at hotel, departure to Hue from Hoi An via Da Nang City. 

Depart to the first place for visiting Marble Mountains (1). This is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngũ Hành Sơn District, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five mountains are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels, and it is possible to climb to the summit of Mt. Thuy. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains, making this a famous tourist destination. 45 - 60 minutes enjoy yourself here!

Then continue to conquer Hai Van Pass (2), cross over the bendy way to city of Da Nang, on the summit of the moutain ( seems to be the most beautiful pass in Vietnam ), as well as historical monument in the war. Presenter Jeremy Clarkson, host of the BBC motoring programme Top Gear, featured the pass during the show's 2008 Vietnam Special, calling the road "a deserted ribbon of perfection—one of the best coast roads in the world." 
And Lang Co Beach (3) is the next stop as the second place from where tourist has oppotunities to take lots of photos, this beach is seems to be one of 20 most beatiful beaches in the world.
 
13.00: Arrive in Hue. Stop to visit Thanh Toan Tile-roof bridge (4). It is one the oldest brigde in Vietnam which age has more than 200 years of history. In additional, tourist can take a walk around compounds with the local market for daily goods trading and Museum of Exhibiting Farming Tools. 

14:00: 
 Drop you off at your hotel in Hue City. Check in hotel in Hue on your own. The rest of the day, you are free at your leisure.

 

Day 08

Hue City Joining Tour

Discover the national capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hue was once the Imperial capital and now listed as a World heritage site. Sitting on  the  Banks  of  the  delightful  Perfume  River  you  will find  amazing  citadels,  fabulous palaces and royal tombs
Brief itinerary:   
Morning: Pick up at hotel (center) 8:00 – 8:30AM
Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda - The oldest pagoda in Hue city.
Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty - the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hue Royal Antiques Museum - A collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty.
Dong Ba Market to see the daily life of local people.
Afternoon: Pick up at hotel (center) 13:00-16:30
Lunch at local restaurant. 
Khai Dinh King’s Tomb - a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.
Minh Mang King’s Tomb, one is impressed by the majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions.
Conical hat village, insense stick making village
4:00 – 4:30 pm:  Back to your hotel. Tour ends.
 
Day 09

Hue - Da Nang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh

Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh city

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy your free time in Hue then take a flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
Upon arrival at the airport, met up by the driver then transfer to hotel for checkin in. Free at leisure.
Day 10

Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi tunnels – City Joining Tour

Explore the an incredible underground tunnel - A historical site from the US war.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

CU CHI TUNNEL
Pick up time: 8:00 – 8:30
Drop off time: About 14:00
Brief Itinerary
Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60km – 1,5 hours)
Upon arrival, watch a documentary film
Learn more about the handmade weapon and traps 
Discover an underground city 
Taste streamed tapioca and hot tea
Visit rice paper workshop

OPTIONAL : Try shooting AK47, M16, M60, M30 (on your own cost)

Lunch with Vietnamese noddles

SAIGON HALF DAY CITY TOUR
Pick – up Time: 13:30~14:00
Drop off Time: About 17:30
Brief Itinerary                                                                                                                         
Perfect way to discover the most bustling Saigon and their culture as well as history. 
Depart from your hotel to visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office, the architectural landmarks of colonial Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit Reunification Palace, this fascinating building is filled with Vietnamese history, then discover War Remnants Museum where  the impacts of the vietnam war will be displayed.
After that continue to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most attractive pagodas in the city, dedicated to various Cantonese divinities, in a mixture of Taoism and Buddhism styles. 
At the end discover the most bustling Saigon market before back to your hotel.
 
Day 11

Ben Tre Insight Mekong Delta Joining Tour

Enjoy the peaceful day in Mekong delta

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Pick-up Time: 8:00 ~ 8:30
Drop off Time: About 17:00
Brief Itinerary
Depart from Saigon and head south to Ben Tre province (90km ~ 2.0 hours)
Boat trip along the river to visit a brick kiln factory, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house.
Visit a quite village where you can have a short walk to experience real Delta village life 
Enjoy some local fresh fruits
Take Xe Loi ride (a kind of modern motorized rickshaw) or cycling tour to explore around village under coconut row.
Have lunch at a riverside restaurant 
Rowing sampan along the water coconut canals with beautiful tropical scenery
Take boat back to pier and return to Saigon. 
Day 12

Ho Chi Minh Departure

Say goodbye to our team at the airport

Accommodation: Not Included

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, free time and transfer to the airport for your return flight. Room till 12:00.

Price

Start price per person based on central located good quality hotels. The price is subject to change depending upon availability and high or low season. We would like to give you a rough quote as below for your preference. Price is also negotiable. Feel free to send us an enquiry. We commit to give you the best price yet top-notch service. 
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Valid from Jan 2024 to Apr 2024 & Oct 2024 to Dec 2024
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TOUR INCLUSIONS

For your peace of mind, our tours are designed to include as much as possible in the price, but also to give you the freedom to find a special place to eat or to seek out an independent adventure that especially appeals to you.
Trip Inclusions
  • 11 night accommodation with daily breakfast 
  • Transportation with A/C
  • Meals ( 11 breakfasts, 06 lunches, 01 brunch, 01 dinner)
  • English speaking guide 
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinking water
     
Trip Exclusions
  • International flight tickets
  • Domestic flight tickets (Estimated airfares of economy class: Hanoi - Da Nang from US$97/person; Hue - Ho Chi Minh from US$96/person. Airfares are subject to change at the time of booking and issuing the tickets)
  • Water puppet or Cylco in Hanoi City  Tour (Surcharge US$7/person/each additional service)
  • Visa services (on request)
  • Personal travel insurance ( highly recommended)
  • Personal expenses, drinks and tips
  • Other services not clearly mentioned above
 

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