Vietnam Tour: Journey from South to North in 10 Days
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Experiencing the best of Vietnam within 10 Days, you will not be capped by the short days but be immersed in the beauty of each part of Vietnam, from South to North. Landing in the bustle and hustle of Saigon with the Mekong Delta tour and Cu Chi Tunnel, proceed to the beauty of peaceful ancient Hoi An town and visit temples, museums, and other sightseeing, and stay overnight on a cruise on Ha Long Bay- one of the 7 wonder worlds.
Highlights:
- Explore the rich culture and history of Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Experience an overnight cruise in the breathtaking Halong Bay
- Visit the impressive tower temples of My Son Holy Land
- Discover the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, a hub of commerce and culture
- Immerse yourself in 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 Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang and Da Nang to Hanoi with 20kg check in luggage and 7kg hand carry
- Group transfer and Local based English speaking guide on tour
- Private airport transfer
- 1 bottle of water per day (at hotel or on tour)
- Entrance fees for mentioned visits
- Service charges and government VAT tax
- Visa stamp fee
- Other meals than mentioned in the itinerary
- International flight into and out of Vietnam
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for tour guides/drivers
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh 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: 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 3: Cu Chi Tunnel half day (B)
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze–like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip.
Kindly note: There is no Lunch included in and you will be back at the hotel around 15:00pm, so you should have big Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 4: 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: Check out - Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge - Drop off at hotel in Hoi An
Depart: 7:30 –8:00 from Hoi An and 8:00 –8:30 from Da Nang
Finish 17:30 –18:00 at Hoi An and 17:00 –17:30 at Da Nang
07:30am – 08:00am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car
Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in South East Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath–taking view of Da Nang coastal city.
After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda. Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …Challenge the most popular adventure ride – Slide of Tube Car (free ride)…
Have lunch at restaurant (Buffet).
Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check–in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom… Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games
15:00: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills
16:45 – 17:45: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends.
Include:
– Transportation and English–speaking tour guide.
– Cable cars, entrance fees in the Fantasy Park and outdoor activities
– Golden Bridge, Funicular, Le Jardin D’amour
– Lunch with buffet.
– A bottle of water
Exclude:
– Wax Statue Museum
– France Wine Cellar entrance and services
– Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Free and easy (B)
You are free to discover the ancient town on your own pace or you can opt for a My Son Holly Land tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 7: Airport transfer- Fly to Hanoi- Check in hotel in central (B)
Today, you'll have leisure time before your flight to Hanoi. Please remain at the hotel, where our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you'll be taken to your hotel, and the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 8: Hanoi- 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 9: Ha Long Bay- Hanoi- 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 10: Airport transfer- Hanoi departure- Fly back home (B)
Today, you will take the flight back home as per your schedule. Please provide us with your departure time, we will arrange a car to the airport for you.
Check in time: 14.00pm and check out time: 12.00pm