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Luxurious Vietnam Exploration Package 12 Days

Embark on a panoramic journey through Vietnam, exploring its diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant cities. From bustling streets to serene landscapes.

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  • 12 days7 stops
  • US$1,680from, per person
  • Privateguide & driver
  • 4–5★hotels & cruise
  • 30%deposit to confirm

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Ha Long Bay
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Hoi An Ancient Town
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The route

12 days, 1 country, one private team

  1. Hanoi
  2. Ninh Binh
  3. Ha Long Bay
  4. Da Nang
  5. Hoi An
  6. Hue
  7. Ho Chi Minh

Highlights

  • Two nights in Hanoi where you will visit the main sites of the city and the charming old town
  • Swim and kayak in the beautiful clear waters of Halong Bay
  • Travel by dragon boat along the Perfume River to the beautiful pagodas and royal tombs of Hue
  • See the city of lanterns in Hoi An
  • Discover the chaotic life in Ho Chi Minh city
Day by day

Itinerary

IHanoi Arrival (C)

You will be met upon arrival at Hanoi airport and transferred to your hotel. Standard Check in at 2 pm. In the afternoon, you’re free to walk around to visit local markets and Hanoi's Old Town, known for its 36 streets and former artisan guilds. Overnight in Hanoi.  Meals: N/A Accommodation: Hotel In Hanoi

IIHanoi fullday (B)

Breakfast at a hotel.  Morning: In the morning, take a half day to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex which features the life of Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder. At the complex, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the colonial Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda.  Visit the Temple of Literature, known as the first university of Vietnam built in 1070 by the Ly Dynasty to honor Confucius, sages and outstanding Vietnamese scholars.  Afternoon: continue the tour to the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple located on an islet in the lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is the center point of Hanoi and home to a rare endangered giant turtle species. Its name “Returned Sword” comes from a legend of a sacred sword being lent to an ancient Vietnamese King by a holy turtle from the lake and later returned to the turtle.  Free and overnight in Hanoi. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel In Hanoi

IIIHanoi – Ninh Binh - Hanoi (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private vehicle to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Dinh dynasty (968-980) and at the beginning of the previous Le dynasty (980-1009). Here, you’ll visit the temples dedicated to emperors of the Le Dynasty and the remains of the ancient Hoa Lu Citadel. This place creates the cultural identity of the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet ( an old name of Vietnam). After that, you can take a half-hour walk into the surrounding limestone karst hills for spectacular views of the area.  In the afternoon, you will embark on a sampan for a beautiful ride on the Ngo Dong River. Along the water, in the middle of the rice fields, you can admire the extraordinary landscapes of numerous limestone peaks with tormented shapes covered with lush vegetation. This is the reason why this place is called “Halong Bay on land”. Cycling around the idyllic village to explore the sceneries. Back to the bus to return to Hanoi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Acommodation: Hotel In Hanoi

IVHanoi - Halong bay - Overnight on the cruises (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by private car for Ha Long Bay through the extensive landscapes of the Red River Delta.  Arrival at Ha Long Bay around noon. You’ll be warmly welcomed by Cruises receptionists at the International Tuan Chau harbor. Enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Check in to rest in the room or get on the cruise's roof to relax, savor the scenery, and hunt for beautiful photos of Lan Ha Bay. In the afternoon, you will begin to participate in activities on board, explore caves, swim or you can enjoy the view or relax in the jacuzzi, and enjoy afternoon tea. Have dinner and activities on the cruise in the evening such as enjoying cocktails at the bar or night squid fishing. Overnight on cruise.  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Cruise 

VHalong – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang (B/Br)

There is nothing better than a morning waking up in the middle of the sea, watching the sunrise, and enjoying the fresh air. You’ll take part in Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes. Have breakfast and enjoy the magnificent beauty of Lan Ha Bay while the cruise takes you to visit the bay.  Brunch is served while back to the harbor. Return to the harbor and move back to Hanoi. Pick up your luggage at the hotel and relax until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport to fly to Da Nang City Arrive in Da Nang, welcome by our guide, and transfer to the hotel in Danang Meals: Breakfast, Brunch Acommodation: Hotel In Danang

VIHoi An – Cam Thanh Eco Water Coconut Village (Group tour) + Hoi An ancient town (B/L)

08:00: Our guide pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfer you to Cam Thanh Fishing Village. 09:30: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, meet local fishermen and experience the daily life 10:00 Take a bamboo basket boat on the Cam Thanh water coconut forest and have a brief introduction to the history there. 11:00 Join local fishermen on the river and enjoy the hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and join in a basketboat race. Explore the now peaceful coconut waterways of a past war. Go catch the crabs and coconut mussels. Make funny tools from coconut leaves. Return fisherman's house and welcome drink. Enjoy Luch 13:00: Return to the hotel In the afternoon, You will enjoy a half-day walking private tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-year-old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Danang Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Acommodation: Hotel In Danang

VIIDanang – Ba Na Hills– Golden Bridge (B)

Morning, You’ll proceed to Ba Na Hills and ride a cable car up to the summit. Arrive at the cable car station. Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree lone of the forest. Experiencing the pristine ecological system of the Ba Na mountain will leave you with a sense of unforeseeable discovery. Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries - remains of French Villas and Linh Ung pagoda with 27m high Buddha statue. Leave Le Jardin for Gare Debay, the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na Visit and play games at the Fantasy Park- Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park- the third largest indoor amusement park in the world (only some free games depending on Ba Na policy). Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang from the top of Ba Na Hills. In the afternoon, return to the cable car station and back to Hoi An. Overnight in Danang Meals: Breakfast Acommodation: Hotel In Danang

VIIIDa Nang – Hue visit (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Hue via Hai Van pass and Lang Co beach, where you can take pictures of the fishing village - Arrival in Hue. Check-in at the hotel.  In the afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel and Tu Cam Thanh, the Ancient Capital Museum, and Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel In Hue

IXHue visit – Flight to Ho Chi Minh (B)

After breakfast, you will board a boat on the poetic Perfume River. Thien Mu Pagoda will be the first stop of the day. You will have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. From there you can easily go to the Tomb of King Tu Duc and Tomb of King Minh Mang, and then the Tomb of King Khai Dinh.  In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the flight to HCM. Overnight in HCMC.  Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel In Ho Chi Minh City

XHo Chi Minh fullday tour (B)

With over eight million inhabitants and four million motorbikes, Saigon is truly a city that never sleeps. Despite its modernity, Saigon maintains a strong link to the past and our walking tour takes in some of the city’s most historic landmarks. Transfer to Dong Khoi Street downtown to visit some of the beautiful French colonial-era buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. Appreciate the splendidly restored exteriors of the Saigon Opera House and the Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed from materials imported from France (entrance is only permitted when no services are being performed). Then head across the square to the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. A short drive away is the former Presidential Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the elegant City Hall (the former Hotel de Ville) which is one of Saigon’s most stunning colonial monuments especially when floodlit at night. Experience Saigon’s famed street coffee culture while your guide provides insights into daily life in Saigon. Afternoon visit to the War Remnants Museum for a vivid perspective of the American War through the eyes of the Vietnamese. (Please note that some of the displays are very graphic.)  Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel In Ho Chi Minh City

XIMekong Delta Excursion (B/L)

Depart for the 1.5-hour drive from Saigon to Ben Tre, located in the Mekong River Delta, swapping the city scenes with the lush rice paddies and fruit farms. At the dock, embark on a fascinating motorboat excursion, passing stilt houses, fish farms, and scenes of country life. Arrive at Turtle Island and taste freshly harvested coconut milk and fruit while interacting with a local farming family. Take a tour of a family-run coconut candy workshop that uses Ben Tre's famous coconuts. Explore the Delta's many canals from a rowing sampan and enjoy countryside hospitality while sipping a cup of honey tea and watching a traditional folk song performance. Overnight in HCM. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel In Ho Chi Minh City

XIIHo Chi Minh – Departure (B) – No guide

Breakfast at the hotel. Then you will have free time.  In the evening, the driver will take you to the airport for your departure flight  Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: N/A

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Every day can be changed before you confirm.

Price

What it costs

GuestPer personDeposit (30%)
AdultFrom US$1,680from US$504
ChildFrom US$1,053from US$316
InfantFrom US$702from US$211

“From” prices in US dollars per person, private tour, hotels shared in twin/double rooms; the final price depends on dates, group size and hotel level. Peak-season surcharges, if any, are shown in your quote before you pay.

What you get

Included & not included

Included

  • Accommodations based on Twin/double room.
  • Private tour as mentioned as above itinerary.
  • Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
  • Internal flights HANOI - DANANG // DANANG - SAIGON
  • Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch)
  • Private guide in your language (Laos & Cambodia subject to availability)
  • Service charge & Government tax.
  • Entrance fee & drinking water during tour
  • Mineral water is available as complementary (02 bottles per pax per day).

Not included

  • Tips to driver and tour guide
  • Early check in and late check out at hotel
  • International Flight to/from Vietnam
  • Mini bar
  • Personal expenses which are not showing in itinerary
  • Optional tour
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