Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (By Bus)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay overnight on cruise (By Bus & Cruise)
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – fly to Danang – Hoi An (Domestic Flight)
Day 5: Hoi An Ancient Town (By Bus)
Day 6: Hoi An – Free at leisure
Day 7: Hoi An – Danang – fly to Ho Chi Minh City – half day tour (Domestic Flight)
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – half day tour (By Bus)
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (My Tho – Ben Tre) (By Bus & Cruise)
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
Or You Can Reverse The Itinerary As Below
Day 1: Arrival – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – half day tour (By Bus)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (My Tho) (By Bus & Cruise)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City short tour – fly to Danang – Hoi An (Domestic Flight)
Day 5: Hoi An Ancient Town (By Bus)
Day 6: Hoi An – Free time
Day 7: Hoi An – Danang – Hanoi (Domestic Flight)
Day 8: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on cruise (By Bus & Cruise)
Day 9: Halong Bay – Hanoi city tour (By Bus)
Day 10: Hanoi – Departure
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Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Then you are free.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: No Meal
Today we spent a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origin dates to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago.
Your tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to the remarkable Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s first university. After lunch, you’ll enjoy the always impressive Ethnology Museum dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. You’ll then continue to the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem.
In front of this lake is the famous Water Puppet Theater where you’ll see a fantastic performance. Overnight in Hanoi.
Remarks:
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Pick-up at your hotel and start the scenic drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the landscape of the countryside and a short break on the way. Embark on the cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. Savour a delectable lunch as you cruise among the limestone islands.
Take a small sampan among the hidden bays around the Luon Cave. Cruise to Ti Top Island, go swimming or relaxing at the beach or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. Enjoy the sunset with dinner. After dinner, fish for squid or just laze around. Overnight on cruise in Halong.
Note: detail itinerary of cruise will be mentioned detail when the tour is confirmed
The program is subject to change basing on weather condition or administrator management
Start your day with Tai Chi class and breakfast at sunrise. Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. Continue your cruise exploring Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more. While heading back to the harbour, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
After the cruise, you are picked up & transferred to airport for your flight to Danang
Upon arrival, you are picked up & transfer to your hotel in Hoi An
Overnight in Hoi An
The ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional buildings with Chinese and Japanese influence. There’s plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market.
Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. You’ll understand why many visitors come to Hoi An again and again.
Despite the beautiful setting, many visitors site the food as the highlight of their trip to Hoi An – ask your guide for a recommendation! Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Free at leisure the rest of the day
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
An early morning transfer to Danang airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
On arrival you’ll guided round of some of the most important attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, beginning with the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the Southern Vietnam President until the end of April 1975.
Close to the palace are some striking French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel.
After an early breakfast you’ll avoid the city heat to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Viet Cong in the American war. Afterwards, you’ll continue to the headquarters of Cao Dai religious sect which is located in Tay Ninh. This religion was founded in 1923 and now numbers over 2 million members. It’s an unusual religion with an eclectic mix of different saints from different religions, and has Victor Hugo and Charlie Chaplin as patron saints.
Back to Saigon, this afternoon, you’ll also visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the best examples of Taoist temples in Vietnam, and the War Remnant Museum.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel.
Today you’ll head out of the city for the Mekong Delta, the rice bowl of Vietnam. You’ll travel by road to My Tho province about 1:30 drive, arriving in My Tho, where you board a boat navigating around the small canals in the Mekong Delta, and you’ll have the chance to observe the local lifestyles close-up. Pass through the lush green vegetation to an orchard you can observe various fascinating local industries. After feasting on a huge lunch followed with Elephant ear fish (own expense), seasonal fruits, return to Ho Chi Minh.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel.
Depending on your departure time there is some free time to relax or further explore Ho Chi Minh City on our own before a transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport on your departure flight. Trip ends at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Table 1: Private Tours For The Whole Itinerary
| Net Tour Cost Per Person in AUD Base on Double/Twin Sharing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size (Min.2 person) | Standard Class (3*) | Superior Class (4*) | Deluxe Class (5*) |
| Price per person | $ 1,999 | $ 2,199 | $ 2,599 |
| Single supplement | $ 520 | $ 700 | $ 1,050 |
Table 2: Seat In Coach Tours in Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, Hanoi, Halong Bay by Shuttle Bus and Private Tours in Other Cities.
Seat-In-Coach, we often call it “SIC” for short. It means that you will share the seats in a coach with other tourists.
| Net Tour Cost Per Person in AUD Base on Double/Twin Sharing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size (Min.2 person) | Standard Class (3*) | Superior Class (4*) | Deluxe Class (5*) |
| Price per person | $ 1,699 | $ 1,899 | $ 2,399 |
| Single supplement | $ 520 | $ 700 | $ 990 |
Peak Season Surcharges
| Time | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 08 – 16 Feb 2024 | Tet Holiday |
| 30 Apr – 02 May 2024 | Victory and Labour Day |
| 01 – 04 Sep 2024 | Independence Day |
| 22 – 25 Dec 2024 | Christmas Holiday |
| 29 Dec 2024 – 05 Jan 2025 | New Year |
Standard Class (3*)
| City | Hotel | Room Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | Chalcedony | Deluxe City View |
| Halong Bay | Garden Bay Cruise | Deluxe |
| Hoi An | Latana Riverside | Deluxe |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Ancos | Deluxe |
Superior Class (4*)
| City | Hotel | Room Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | The Q Hotel | Deluxe |
| Halong Bay | Calypso Cruise | Deluxe |
| Hoi An | Hadana Boutique Resort | Deluxe |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Alagon D’antique | Deluxe |
Deluxe Class (5*)
| City | Hotel | Room Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | Pan Pacific | Deluxe |
| Halong Bay | La Regina Grand | Bai Tu Long Suite |
| Hoi An | Little Oasis | ROH |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Grand Hotel Saigon | Premium Deluxe |
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