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Overview
A quintessential trip to discover the history and culture of Vietnam! The package includes all the things one should not miss when coming to Vietnam. The bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City with a day trip to the Mekong Delta to see the unique floating market, the ancient and charming old town Hoian and the capital city Hanoi with an added trip to Halong Bay on an overnight cruise stay.
Highlights
- Explore Hanoi's rich history and French influence
- Savor street food on a guided Old Quarter tour
- Cruise and kayak around Halong Bay's islets
- Discover Hoi An ancient town
- Experience Mekong Delta's local lifestyle by boat
Itinerary
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Day 1 Ha Noi Arrival
Upon arrival, our driver (NO GUIDE) will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Hanoi.
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Day 2 Ha Noi City Tour – Full Day
Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6th century.
Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas…-
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
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Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15thJune -15thAugust) for the annual maintenance but still you can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam
Special Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which was originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton
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Day 3 Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay 1 Day – 6 Hours-Cruise
Our bus and tour guide pick you up from hotel / homestay if you book the bus and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way. Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing
We go Cruise will take you on an 5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.
Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, then go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.
Return to Wego Cruises and cruise back toward Tuan Chau harbor.
Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.
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Day 4 Ha Noi – Da Nang - Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town
After breakfast , transfer pick up to the airport, flight to Danang. Arrival Danang Airport, transfer pick you up to the hotel.
Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel. On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain) Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda. You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain.
Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac …
Visit Hoi An Acient town, with: Japanese Bridge: This only remain of Japanses culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the night life of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung on in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.
Drop off at your hotel.
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Day 5 Ba Na Hills – Discover Golden Bridge
Our guide and driver will pick you up fromyour hotel, depart for Ba Na Hill through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.
Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the two – UNESCO - record cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall with the impressive dazzling white spume.
Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to:
- Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.
- L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.
- Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.
From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da nang City. Enjoy lunch.
Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.
Visit Chua Linh Tu temple, enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Da Nang city and Da Nang bay through the mist in a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak.
Go down by the cable system. Get on coach and return the city centre.
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Day 6 Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh city
After breakfast , transfer pick up to the airport, flight to Hochiminh City.
Arrival Tan Son Nhat Airport, transfer pick you up to the hotel.
Free time to visit the city.
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Day 7 Ho Chi Minh city – Delta Mekong
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for, 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 Ho Chi Minh City. -
Day 8 Departure
Breakfast at your hotel, then our driver (NO GUIDE) will transfer you to Danang International Airport for your departure flight.
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Include
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Hotels 3* Hanoi 4 nighs + Da Nang 2 nights.
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English speaking guide
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Meals as stated in the itinerary
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A bottle of water/1 pax/1 day
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Boat trip in the Mekong delta
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Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…)
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Airticket 1 way HA NOI – DA NANG/ DA NANG – SAIGON
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All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
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Round trip cable car in Bana
Not included
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Flights
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Travel insurance, personal insurance
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Tips for tour guide & driver
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Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
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Drink for meals
Regulations
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Name of hotel
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Location
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La Dolce Vita hotel/ Dal Vostro……
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Hanoi
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Tay Bac/ Sekong…
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Danang
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Me Gustas…
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Saigon
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CHILDREN POLICY
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Children: from 1 - 4 years old : Free of charge (exclusive of entrance ticket, meal and bus seat)
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Children from 5 - 8 years old : 75 % of charge.
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Children from 9 years old : 100 % of charge.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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Should bring the necessary things such as : cash, cell phone or camera, raincoat/ umbrella ,sun block …( depending on the weather)
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Tour may finish a bit earlier or later in some cases
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The order of the itinerary can be changed depending on our guide’s arrangement.
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Please provide personal information including Full name, Birth-year, Gender, Nationality and contact details.
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Children policy of Bana tour: Under 1m: Free of charge (Shared lunch with parents). 1m-1m4: 80% of full charge. Above 1m4: Full charge.
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We are not responsible for your lateness.
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Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
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Payment currency
Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
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Special services
If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly. -
Other notes about departure schedule
Please read the tour's applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Inbound Vietnam to receive prices and programs according to your request.