10 Days Exotic North to South Vietnam
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Overview
In a 10-day journey through Vietnam, you'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the country's diverse beauty, from the northern region to the south. Beginning in the historic city of Hanoi, you'll explore ancient temples, museums, and other landmarks. Next, you'll embark on an unforgettable overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, renowned as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Then, you'll discover the tranquil charm of the ancient town of Hoi An before experiencing the vibrant energy of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and the dynamic Mekong Delta region.
Highlights:
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Hanoi's Old Quarter.
- Enjoy a memorable overnight cruise experience in Halong Bay.
- Discover the charming Hoi An Ancient Town.
- Explore the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, a bustling hub of commerce and culture.
- Experience the picturesque waterscape of the Mekong Delta.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Flight ticket from Hanoi- Da Nang and Da Nang- Ho Chi Minh with 20kg check-in and 7kg carried.
- Group English-speaking guide and transfer on tour.
- Private airport transfer
- 1 hour marble mountain visit without guide
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits.
- Service charges and government VAT tax.
- 1 bottle of water per day (at hotel or on tour)
- Visa stamp fee.
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary.
- International flight into and out of Vietnam.
- Laundry, telephone calls
- Expenditure of personal expenses.
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers.
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1: Ha Noi arrival- Airport transfer- Check in hotel (No meal)
You will be welcomed by a warm driver at Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to hotel in Old Quarter. The rest of the day is free on your own and relax at the hotel.
Please note:
– Check in time is 14.00
– Can be arranged early check in with additional cost.
Meals: No
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Ha Noi- Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)
07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
12.30 – 13.00: The voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
15.00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Distance Hanoi – Ha Long: 180 kilometers (~3 hours)
Note: Itinerary/ activities may be changed due to the weather or other reasons.
Please note: It is an overnight cruise, please check out of your hotel room, you can leave your big luggage at the hotel lobby or bring all with you. Please also prepare some Vietnam Dong cash in case you need to use at the stop over.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Day 3: Ha Long Bay- Ha Noi- Recheck in hotel (B, L)
06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
9.30: Crew welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.
15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter
* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without a prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi check out at 12.00pm- Airport transfer- Fly to Da Nang - Check in hotel in Da Nang (B)
Enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll have leisure time until our driver arrives to take you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, our driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Da Nang. After checking in, you'll have the remainder of the day free to relax and explore at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Da Nang
Day 5: 12:00pm check out - Transferred to Hoi An - 1 hour Marble Visit- Free and easy (B)
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up at 12:00pm for a private car journey to Hoi An. During the trip, there will be a one-hour stop at Marble Mountain for sightseeing without a guide.
You have the option to enjoy your time freely, or you may opt for our Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge excursion at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6: Free and easy (B)
You have the option to enjoy your time freely, or you may opt for our My Son Holyland excursion at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Hoi An
Day 7: Airport transfer- Fly to Ho Chi Minh City- Check in hotel (B)
Today, you'll have leisure time before your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Please remain at the hotel, and our driver will transport you to the airport when it's time. Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll be transferred to your hotel, where you'll have the rest of the day free to relax and explore at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city
Day 8: Mekong Delta full day tour (B, L)
7:30 – 8:00am – Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand–rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey–bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.
Return to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance from Ho Chi Minh to My Tho is about: 67–68 km/ Duration: ~2 hours. My Tho – Tan Trach: 9–10km/ Duration: ~30 minutes
Kindly note: You should wear comfortable clothes, shoes. Bring poncho if it rains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 9: Free and easy (B)
Today is your free day to unwind and explore the city at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 10: Airport transfer- Ho Chi Minh departure- Fly back home or extend your stay (B)
Today, you'll be departing for home according to your scheduled flight. Kindly provide us with your departure time, and we will organize a car to transport you to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Check in time: 14.00pm and check out time: 12.00pm
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No
2 Comments
5
Our tour lady Emily was so amazing so easy to contact from the start and helped us in a little hiccup at the end of our tour. She went over and above to contact hotel hospital to interpret for us change flights the list goes on and she is a credit to Svietnam Adventures. Can’t wait to rebook!!!
5
We had a terrific time and enjoyed every minute of it. Everything was organised well and everything we asked for was accommodated. I will be booking another trip next year for sure!
I have recommended you to my Aunt who also wants to book a tour to Thailand and Vietnam and she will be contacting you soon.