Vietnam Explorer: Culture, History & Natural Beauty  09 Days  

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Saigon - Government Head Ofice
Saigon - War Remnant Museum
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ben Tre
Ben Tre
Danang - Golden Bridge
Ba Na Hills Cable Car
Hanoi - Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi - Ngoc Son Temple
Alisa Premier Cruise Halong - Bamboo Boat
Amethyst Cruise
Halong Bay Landscape
Overview
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  • Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)/Hanoi
  • Route: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Ben Tre - Hoi An - Da Nang - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
  • Duration: 09 Days
  • Theme: Most popular, Culture and Heritage, Family
  • Tour type: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, Português
Highlight

Discover Vietnam’s must-see highlights from south to north in just nine days. Begin your adventure in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, delve into the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, and unwind on a scenic cruise through the peaceful Mekong Delta. Continue to the charming town of Hoi An and stroll across the iconic Golden Bridge. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh, often called “Halong Bay on land,” before ending your journey with a stunning cruise through the emerald waters of Halong Bay. This tour is ideal for travelers eager to experience Vietnam’s top sights in a short amount of time.

Notes
Hotel check-in: From 2:00 PM. Hotel check-out: Before 12:00 PM. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Itinerary
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  • Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and explore its highlights.

    Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local driver will greet you at the pickup area and transfer you to your hotel in the city.

    We'll visit The Independence Palace, once used as the home - office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.

    The top visited in Ho Chi Minh – the War Remnant museum. The exhibits offer you all-sided views of the Vietnam War that might bring a big surprise than you are probably used to hearing and seeing.

    Take a stroll through The most famous market in the city, Ben Thanh Market, which has been opened since 1870. The market not only supplies the daily needs of local people but also excellent place to pick up inexpensive souvenirs and enjoy Vietnam’s local street foods.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Boat trip & biking in Ben Tre, interacting with local people, garden tour, Mekong Delta lifestyle experience

    8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre, a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River, famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village. This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits.

    Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees.

    Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Ben Tre
    Transportation
    Bike: Ben Tre
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and gain insight into the Vietnam War.

    We'll discover the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels.

    Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. 

    Option:

    At the Cu Chi shooting range, guests can enhance their experience by trying real gun firing. This service allows visitors to test their aim with a variety of firearms under supervision. It’s a thrilling option for those seeking a bit of adventure. This is an optional service not included in the tour price, and guests will need to pay on the spot.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room)
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Take a flight to Da Nang and visit Hoi An ancient town.

    Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight.

    Upon your arrival at Da Nang Airport, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your accommodation in Da Nang, a journey of approximately 30 minutes.

    Enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting iconic landmarks such as the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Museum of Trade Ceramics, and Tan Ky or Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. You’ll also have free time to explore Hoi An Market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and local delicacies.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Flight :Flight (SGN - DAD) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel(Deluxe Room)
    216 Vo Nguyen Giap street, Da Nang , Vietnam
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  • Discover Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge

    Located at 1478m high above the sea level and 25 km to the west of Da Nang, Ba Na Hill has a year round cool climate which makes it an ideal resort since French colonist time. On arrival, take 20 minutes of the world’s impressive cable car in order to reach the peak of Ba Na hill and observe the beautiful scenery.

    Arrive at the station, take a visit to pagoda with giant Buddha statue, green gardens of multiple kinds of flora and flower interleaved by French architecture buildings and wine storages. Leisurely walk on the World’s top ten impressive architecture bridges – Golden Bridge. Immerse into the stunning views of national park, waterfall, ocean and city in remote distance which can hardly found in other regions.

    Enjoy the entertainments in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games before getting transfer back to city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Cable car: Ba Na Hills
    Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel(Deluxe Room)
    216 Vo Nguyen Giap street, Da Nang , Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Da Nang airport, take a flight to Hanoi, and explore the city highlights.

    Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Da Nang City and take you to Da Nang Airport.

    Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be greeted by our driver at the pickup lobby. You’ll then enjoy a 45-minute drive to the heart of Hanoi, passing over the Red River, where you can catch a glimpse of the city’s unique architecture and its famously bustling traffic. Once you arrive in the Old Quarter, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.

    The Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the name of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered as the first national university of Vietnam.

    The French Quarter – it is a “little Paris” in Hanoi with tree-lined boulevards, government head offices and a big square. Visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum before having a leisurely walk in the botanical gardens to visit the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he used to live and work. Towards the unique One – pillar pagoda which is one of the city’s symbols. It takes us from 1 to 2 hours to explore this complex, depending on the number of traveler.

    the Hanoi Old Quarter which was built in the 15th century as a trading center in the capital city with 36 streets of different products. Despite the changes, the Old Quarter is always considered a live city museum. The unique tube houses, small alleys, temples, open door markets and street vendor foods come together in a beautiful harmony. Discovering the town by walking is the best way to stimulate all your senses.      

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Flight :Flight (DAD - HAN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    La Nueva Boutique Hotel(Premium Room)
    32 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Immersing into the World' Natural Heritage in Trang An by boat & Bai Dinh the giant pagoda

    8:00 AM: Get transfer from your hotel to Trang An, recognized by UNESCO in 2014 as the world’s first mixed heritage site, is a true marvel of nature and culture. Upon arrival at the pier, you’ll board a private traditional sampan, gently rowed by a local. Glide along a poetic river and pass through a series of caves, some stretching 300–400 meters in length. Each bend reveals a hidden world nestled in peaceful, isolated valleys.

    Step off the boat to wander through serene pagodas and temples dedicated to revered mandarins of the Tran Dynasty. Then, return to your sampan and soak in the breathtaking natural beauty as you head back to the pier.

    Have a break for lunch then continue to visit Bai Dinh pagoda which is one of the most impressive of Buddhism centers in Vietnam. On arrival at pagoda, walk along a path with 500 stone arhats alongside it, lining the route to the main pagodas. Each of the large pagodas and huge statues is an example of artistic architecture.

    Take a lift to the viewpoint, a 13-storey tower that is believed to keep a part of Buddha’s ashes. Experience a panoramic view of the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, surrounded by an exquisite river valley that is dotted with limestone karsts which will take your breath away.

    Get transfer back to your accommodation. End of service.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Trang An
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Electric car: Bai Dinh
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    La Nueva Boutique Hotel(Premium Room)
    32 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Cruise through Halong Bay, visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride.

    08:15 - 09:00: Our tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if you have booked the transfer with us). We then depart for Halong Bay.

    10:30 - 10:45: We will make a quick rest stop halfway to stretch our legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack if you missed breakfast (not included) before getting back on the road to complete the drive.

    12:00 – 12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on a 5-hour journey via a two-day sleeper boat cruise route, renowned for its striking passages with uninhabited islets and outcrops given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes. Lunch will be served on the boat.

    14:00: You will visit Sung Sot Cave to see a variety of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes resembling sea life.

    15:00: Visit Titop Island, which features a sandy beach and a towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay. Climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay, which looks like paradise.

    16:00: Enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.

    18:00 – 18:30: Cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy a Sunset Party with tea, cakes, and sunbathing on the upper deck with music, and have great fun with fellow travelers among the world’s iconic natural scenery. Then, we will take the bus back to Hanoi via the expressway, with a short break for 20-30 minutes.

    21:00 – 21:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

    Included:
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Halong
    La Nueva Boutique Hotel(Premium Room)
    32 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
    Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise
    95H Ly Nam De, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Noi Bai airport and take your flight home.

    Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi and take you to Noi Bai Airport. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    Video:
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise
  • Boat: Ben Tre, Trang An
  • Transportation
  • Flight Tickets: Flight SGN - DAD (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , Flight DAD - HAN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
  • Meal: Breakfast: 08, Lunch: 08
  • Bike: Ben Tre
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Electric car: Bai Dinh
  • Cable car: Ba Na Hills
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
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