Viet Nam Impression – 11 days
This is a basic classic journey which introduces you to the tourist site highlights of three regions: South, Center & North. From the boisterous energy of Saigon to the tranquil islands of Halong Bay, discover the contrasting regions of this diverse country. An insight into traditional Vietnamese life, Hoi An’s antiquated streets will thoroughly charm you, and the drive to Hue through the lush agriculture and stunning coastal vistas of provincial Vietnam is breathtaking. Appreciate the comfort and convenience of flights between major centres, leaving you more time to experience this joyous destination.
Intinerary in brief:
- Starts from: Ho Chi Minh
- Return from: Hanoi
- Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Mekong Delta – Hue – Danang – Hoian – Hanoi – Halong Bay
- Group size: Maximum 12 pax
- Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
- Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
- Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Can Tho
- Day 4: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue
- Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoian
- Day 7: Hoian
- Day 8: Hoian – Hanoi
- Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay
- Day 10: Halong Bay – Hanoi
- Day 11: Hanoi – Departure
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City
You are welcomed by our guide at airport Warmly welcome at Tan Son Nhat airport, and then transfer to hotel for check-in. Free time for relaxing and shopping. Overnight :at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel
In the morning, the guide picks you up at your hotel and transfer to remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war “Viet Cong” guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels using them to hide during bombing raids and stage surprise attacks. Then transfer back Ho Chi Minh City for visiting the War Museum, Post Office Centre, Notre Dame from historic Dong Khoi Street (the Rue Catinat from Graham Greene’s novel The Quiet American) to the bustling markets of Ben Thanh and Cholon (Chinatown) and Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight :at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta
After escaping from Ho Chi Minh City’s urban sprawl, you’ll travel to My Tho. There, you’ll cruise on the Mekong through the Bao Dinh natural canal, view the stilt houses and the fruit plantation along the river sides. Proceed to the Tortoise island. Lunch served in the heart of the orchard. Enjoy the nice boat ride through the Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, cruise under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Visit the family where you can experience the agricultural lifestyle. Trekking through the fruit plantation in Thoi Son island, enjoy the rowing boat ride along the creeks before returning to Can Tho. you will have a chance enjoy sunset on the way to Can Tho. Overnight at Hotel in Can Tho ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 4: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City
The watery world of the Mekong Delta is home to many bustling floating markets. This day we take a boat trip exploring the vibrant floating market of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, whose the trading way is unique; each boat usually sells one particular item, whether it be pumpkins, pineapples, sugar canes. After an impressive boat trip, you are back to Ho Chi Minh city via My Tho with stop over for a visit a Bonsai garden. Overnight :at Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue
After breakfast at your hotel and transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for a flight to Hue. Arrive in Hue, pick up and transfer to Centre for having lunch. Then take a boat on the Perfume River for visiting Thien Mu Pagoda and tomb of King Minh Mang. Check in hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Ho Hue ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoian
In the morning, visit Hue Citadel and tomb of King Tu Duc and then transfer to Hoian (140km). On the way to Danang, stop over for visiting Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Cham Museum in Danang. Arrive in Hoian, free time for relaxing on Cua Dai Beach. Overnight at Resort in Hoian ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 7: Hoian
After breakfast at your hotel, walking tour in Hoi An to Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, old houses & Japanese Covered Bridge, Nguyen Tran ancient house then free time for relaxing at Cua Dai Beach. Overnight at Hotel in Hoian ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel, free time for relaxing until transfer directly to Danang airport for a flight to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, pick you up and transfer to centre. Start visit Hanoi, visit Temple of Literature, One pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Witness a performance of the unique art of water puppetry. Overnight at Hotel in Hanoi ( include: Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Morning : 08:00 AM – Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi City by private car . Spend 3 hour sight seeing Country side in Red River Delta in North Vietnam. Noon : 11.00 AM : Check in Cruise.Enjoy a refreshing cocktail upon boarding. Start cruising; enjoy the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay. Afternoon: enjoin buffet lunch in restaurant . Cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay, Surprise (Sung Sot) cave and its remote floating fishing villages. Kayak or swim from the vessel’s stern deck. At the Hang Trong anchorage, whet your appetite with an onboard cooking demonstration. Enjoy sunbathing onboard with cool drinks. Relax over onboard beauty spa services and massage. Evening : Dinner buffet and light entertainment. Watch movies, play games with fellow passengers or enjoy night-fishing and chat with our crew Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay ( include: Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)
Day 10: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Morning: Attend in a Tai chi course to relax yourself in the early morning of Orient or wake up early to see Sunrise International breakfast buffet during The Cruise sail once again through the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay heading for Halong city. End Cruise and Return Hon Gai/ Halong Bay Check-out Cruise . . Car will wait & pick-up and transfer directly to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, free time for relaxing or shopping. Overnight :at Hotel in Hanoi ( include: Breakfast)
Day 11: Departure from Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel, free time for relaxing or shopping until transfer airport for your flight. See you next journey with Vietnam TripAdvisor. ( include: Breakfast) Note: Time check out at hotel is 12:00
Dates |
Tour cost per person (in USD) |
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Middle range 3* | Superior 4* | ||||||
Start (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Finish (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Twin/ Double share | Single supplement | Twin/ Double share | Single | ||
01/ 08/ 2011 | 09/ 08/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
09/ 08/ 2011 | 17/ 08/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
17/ 08/ 2011 | 25/ 08/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
26/ 08/ 2011 | 03/ 09/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
September |
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01/ 09/ 2011 | 09/ 09/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
09/ 09/ 2011 | 17/ 09/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
17/ 09/ 2011 | 25/ 09/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
26/ 09/ 2011 | 03/ 10/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
October |
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01/ 10/ 2011 | 09/ 10/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
09/ 10/ 2011 | 17/ 10/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
17/ 10/ 2011 | 25/ 10/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
26/ 10/ 2011 | 03/ 11/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
November |
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01/ 11/ 2011 | 09/ 11/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
09/ 11/ 2011 | 17/ 11/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
17/ 11/ 2011 | 25/ 11/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
26/ 11/ 2011 | 03/ 12/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
December |
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01/ 12/ 2011 | 09/ 12/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
09/ 12/ 2011 | 17/ 12/ 2011 | $ 1,072 | $ 302 | $ 1,284 | $ 524 | ||
17/ 12/ 2011 | 25/ 12/ 2011 | $ 1,117 | $ 302 | $ 1,344 | $ 524 | ||
26/ 12/ 2011 | 03/ 01/ 2012 | $ 1,117 | $ 302 | $ 1,344 | $ 524 | ||
January 2012 |
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01/ 01/ 2012 | 09/ 01/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 | ||
09/ 01/ 2012 | 17/ 01/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 | ||
17/ 01/ 2012 | 25/ 01/ 2012 | $ 1,172 | $ 327 | $ 1,444 | $ 549 | ||
26/ 01/ 2011 | 03/ 02/ 2012 | $ 1,152 | $ 327 | $ 1,424 | $ 549 | ||
February 2012 |
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01/ 02/ 2012 | 09/ 02/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 | ||
09/ 02/ 2012 | 17/ 02/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 | ||
17/ 02/ 2012 | 25/ 02/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 | ||
26/ 02/ 2011 | 03/ 03/ 2012 | $ 1,112 | $ 327 | $ 1,384 | $ 549 |
City | Middle range 3* | Superior 4* |
Hanoi Hotels | Tirant Hotels 3* or similar | Zephyr Hotels 4* or similar |
Halong Bay | Glory Cruise or similar | Paradise Cruise or similar |
Hue | New Star 3* or similar | Romance Hotel 4* or similar |
Hoian | Hoian ancient house Resort & Spa 3* or similar | Hoian Riversider Resort & Spa or similar |
Ho chi Minh City | Sapphire Hotel 3* or similar | Norfolk Hotel 4* or similar |
Trip inclusive:
- Accommodation at Hotel with daily breakfast
- English Speaking Guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers in private Air-Con car
- Admission fees and permits where applicable
- Cruises in Halong Bay
- Boat trip in Mekong Delta and Perfume River in Hue
- Domestic flight as the itinerary: Ho Chi Minh City – Hue; Danang – Hanoi;
Trip exclusive:
- Pre/post trip arrangement
- International Flight
- Travel insurance
- Visa stamp fee in Vietnam
- Meals not indicated
- Other personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities