In-Depth Vietnam Tours, including the most popular destinations and multiple two-night stays with 3 categories of hotel choice.
HANOI • HALONG BAY • HUE • HOI AN • DA NANG • HO CHI MINH CITY
10 Days / 09 nights
Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh city
MEALS: Daily Breakfast (B) + 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D) on Halong boat.
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam.
CHÀO MU’NG! Welcome to Vietnam and Hanoi! You are met on arrival at the Hanoi airport, and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy an hour ‘cyclo’ ride through the Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter, a network of narrow alleys and shop houses. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this is a vibrant, teeming metropolis.
Day 2 Hanoi Full Day Sightseeing (Breakfast)
Blending the modern with the mystery and charm of past centuries, Hanoi offers an air of elegance and harmony with nature.
This morning’s sightseeing begins with a visit to the Van Mieu or Temple of Literature. The temple dates back to 1070, and is dedicated to the cult of Confucius. Note the peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateways; this is one of the best examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Next, continue to the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex1, containing a museum and Ho Chi Minh’s final resting place. See the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the simple two-room dwelling where he lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969. Nearby, sitting in a lotus pond, view the miniature One Pillar Pagoda, or Chua Mot Cot. Made out of a single large tree trunk, this pagoda was originally constructed in 1040, then later rebuilt after destroyed by the French in 1954. Drive to West Lake in the center of the city, to see the beautiful 6th century Tran Quoc Temple.
In the afternoon, we pay a somber visit to the infamous Hoa Lo prison, built by the French colonists to house Vietnamese political prisoners. During the Vietnam War, it was used by North Vietnam, and dubbed the “Hanoi Hilton” by American prisoners of war. Today, only part of the prison still exists as a history museum. Next, enjoy a walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter – the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam highlighting more than 1000 years of history. Explore the network of narrow alleyways known as ‘The 36 Streets.” This is a wonderful place to watch the local life, and peruse items from fabrics to crafts to exotic medicines. Each street was named to reflect the specialized trade of the merchants who had shops there – such as silk traders, jewelry, etc. Take a break at a local coffee shop to experience the popular Hanoi pastime of sipping coffee and watching life in the neighborhood. Your tour ends with a visit to the charming Buddhist Ngoc Son Temple, or Temple of the Jade Mountain. Walk across the painted red wood bridge to explore this center of peace and harmony . This evening, laugh with the local children as you watch the delightful water puppet show, an art form unique to northern Vietnam.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi to Halong (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Today, drive to Halong Bay, an area of picturesque islands shrouded in mist, floating villages and pearl fisheries. Embark on your personal luxury junk to cruise between karst formations and visit floating villages. Swim in the turquoise waters and enjoy a candlelit dinner onboard.
Overnight on Junk in Halong. Tropical Sails Corp Vietnam Cruise.
Day 4 Halong to Hue (Breakfast)
After a leisurely morning onboard, disembark (about 11:00 am) and drive to Hainoi for your flight to Hue. Flight time is approximately 1 hour. You will be taken to your luxury hotel for an evening at leisure.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 5 Hue – Hoian (Breakfast)
In the morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel to take you to visit the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the 1800’s; with a 6-mile wall and surrounding moat, it was modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing. Destroyed through war, today you can still see the monuments to life during the Nguyen Dynasty. See the Flag Tower and the imposing Ngo Mon Gate entrance to the complex. In the spacious courtyard area visit the Dien Tho Palace, Thai Hoa Palace, Hall of Mandarins and see the original Nine Dynastic Urns. In the afternoon, you will embark on a boat excursion down the Perfume River. Cruise to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, an elegant seven-tiered octagonal tower that has become Hué’s most widely recognizable monument. Drive south over scenic mountainous roads to Hoi An. En route, stop at the dramatic Hai Van Pass and admire the spectacular views. This is the high dividing line between the climate zones of north and south Vietnam. Drive past stretches of curving beaches and clear blue South China Sea lagoons.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6-7 Hoi An (Breakfast) Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Day 8 Hoi An to danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast)
Transfer from Hoi An to Danang with with a private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. The transfer is approximately 40 minutes.
Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Meet your driver for an airport transfer with a private vehicle and English speaking guide.
In the afternoon, begin a city tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, and the former Presidential Palace. Next, continue onto visit the War Museum. Towards the end of the day, you will be able to visit and experience the Ben Thanh Market or strolling along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) an unforgettable boutique shopper’s paradise
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (Ben tre) (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, you will have a full day trip to Mekong Delta (Ben Tre). On arrival, cruise to island, visiting fruit plantations, explore the local coconut candy production process, taste candy & coconut pulp-specialty of Ben Tre. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh with stop at bonsai garden in My Tho. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City Departure (Breakfast)
Today you are taken to the airport for your departing flight home.
| Package price (per pax per tour) Double Occupancy | 4* | 5* | Luxury |
| $1,449.00 | $1,629 | $ 2,992 |
Vietnam Tours Hotel List
| Hotel list | 4* | 5* | Luxury |
| Hanoi | Hanoi Hilton Garden Inn | Nikko hotel Hanoi | Sofitel Legend |
| Halong | Huonghai cruise | Indochina Sails | Paradise cruise |
| Hue | Moon Light Hue | Imperial Hue | La Residence |
| Hoian | Little Hoian beach | Boutique Hoian resort | The Nam hai |
| Saigon | Central Palace Saigon | Renaissance Riverside | Park Hayat Saigon |
Deduct 2% if paying by personal check.
Vietnam TOURS INCLUDES
- Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers and sightseeing provided in a private deluxe vehicle when possible
- Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees per final scheduled itinerary
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue//Danang – Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam TOURS EXCLUDES
- Tips – Laundry – Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted – Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) – Travel insurance – Individual airport transfers at beginning and end of trip – personal expenses – Gratuity to guides, drivers , hotel bellhop, porters – Other items not mentioned as being included
