Wonders of Vietnam Revealed: South to North  09 Days  

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Saigon - Government Head Ofice
Saigon - Independence Palace
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ben Tre
Ben Tre
Hoi An - Chua Cau Pagoda
Ba Na Hills Cable Car
Danang - Golden Bridge
Hanoi - Ngoc Son Temple
Halong Bay Landscape
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 - Lan Ha Bay
  • Duration: 09 Days
  • Theme: Most popular, Culture and Heritage, Family
  • Tour type: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English
Highlight

Discover Vietnam’s must-see highlights from south to north in just nine days. Begin in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, and cruise through the peaceful Mekong Delta. Continue to the charming town of Hoi An and marvel at the iconic Golden Bridge, then conclude your journey in Hanoi with an unforgettable overnight cruise on breathtaking Halong Bay. This itinerary is perfect for travelers eager to experience Vietnam’s top sights in a limited time, without missing its cultural depth and natural beauty.

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
    Video:
  • Transfer to Halong, embark at Tuan Chau Port, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, explore the Dark and Bright Cave, enjoy a bamboo boat ride, and take part in a cooking class.

    8:00 – 8:30 AM: If transport is included, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the heart of Hanoi. From there, we’ll begin our journey to Halong City, enjoying a scenic drive through the picturesque Red River Delta. The trip takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with a convenient stop along the way for restrooms if needed.

    11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise. Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in to your cabin.

    13:00 – 13:30: A fabulous lunch is served as Sena Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Wonder, much quieter with fewer tourists. She will pass thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

    15:00: Visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Take photos of the romantic, lyrical local sights. This is the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming, revealing the true beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterward, immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.

    17:00: Return to Sena Cruise and relax on the cruise. Enjoy our sunset time and the “Happy Hour Deal” in all bars on the cruise. You will also have a chance to join our cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing the famous Vietnamese spring rolls. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

    19:00: Savor a deluxe dinner. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or partake in onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. Stay overnight on the cruise.

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Halong bamboo boat
    Entrance fees
    Leisure: Squid fishing
    Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sena Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Balcony Cabin)
    3b Dang Thai Than street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Join a Tai Chi session, explore the Tra Bau area by kayak, enjoy a swim, then check out and return to Hanoi.

    06:00: Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

    07:00: Have a light breakfast. Sena Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

    08:15: Explore Tra Bau Area. Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.

    09:30: Return to the boat for check-out.

    10:00: Lunchtime. During the time, a well-prepared Set menu lunch is served. Sena Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

    11:30 – 12:00: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark. 

    Our driver will greet you at the Cruise Waiting Lounge and transfer you to Hanoi. The journey takes approximately 2.5-3 hours, with a restroom stop available along the way (optional).

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Halong - Hanoi
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Halong
    Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
    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
    Video:
  • Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for 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: Sena Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Ben Tre, Halong bamboo boat
  • Transportation
  • Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau, Halong - Hanoi
  • Flight Tickets: Flight SGN - DAD (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , Flight DAD - HAN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
  • Meal: Breakfast: 08, Lunch: 08, Dinner: 01
  • Bike: Ben Tre
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Leisure: Squid fishing, Morning Tai Chi
  • Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
  • 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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