Overview
Vietnam
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Its capital is Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City is the largest metropolis. Vietnam is famous for its cuisine, featuring dishes like pho and banh mi. The country has a long coastline with beautiful beaches such as Da Nang and Nha Trang. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a top tourist attraction. Vietnam has a history marked by resistance against foreign powers, notably during the Vietnam War. The Mekong Delta is vital for agriculture, especially rice production. The country is rapidly developing and plays a growing role in the global economy.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Vietnam varies by region. For North Vietnam, visit from October to April for cool, dry weather. Central Vietnam is best from February to August, avoiding the rainy season. South Vietnam is ideal from November to April during the dry season. Overall, March-April and September-November are great for exploring the whole country.
Day - 1
HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL – CU CHI TUNNEL
Upon reaching Ho Chi Minh, complete the immigration and visa on arrival process at the airport. Meet our driver at the airport and board your transfers to reach the pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in procedure at the hotel and get ready to explore Vietnam. You will have free time to realx and get ready to explore Cu Chi tunnel in the afternoon start 12:45 PM.
Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.
The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh city. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.
Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.
Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 7:00 PM.
Day 2
HO CHI MINH ARRIVAL – CU CHI TUNNEL
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready by around 8 to 8:30 am to begin an interesting day of this tour.
Board your transfer to My Tho city, after which you will be starting the one-and-a-half-hour bus ride that will take you through the lush green landscapes of the rice paddies. Later, embark on a boat ride along the Mekong River as it is the only means of transportation to explore this region.
Watch the fisherman fishing using the fish cages from their unique floating houses on the river.
The boat will further take you through a small canal to one of the two islands in the region famous for producing the local specialties like coconut candy, coconut handicrafts, etc.
You can also visit the bee farms to try the freshly made honey and taste the honey wine. Stop by and listen to Vietnamese traditional music as performed by the villagers (Đàn Ca Tài Tử – A folk art form from Southern Vietnam accredited by UNESCO in 2013 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Click some postcard-perfect pictures of the surrounding vistas before heading to a local restaurant for lunch.
Re-energize yourself by having a special Vietnamese lunch prepared by the locals in a natural setting under the shade of the trees. During this tour, you will also visit the Vinh Trang pagoda, the biggest pagoda in the Mekong delta.
The rest of the time is at leisure for you to relax and take walk around.
Later, start your journey back to the city and where you can spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay
Day 3
FLY TO DANANG – HOI AN
Have breakfast at your hotel.
Our driver will take you from the hotel to the airport for a domestics flight to Danang.
Airport transfer 2 ways.
Upon arrival, you will have free time to relax before exploring Hoi An Town in the afternoon. 15:00: Our guide will meet you at our hotel in Hoi An center and start the Hoi An City Tour. – Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market, which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience.
This market is full of sights, colors, sounds, and smells.
Then, our tour guide will buy entrance tickets (included in the price) and start walking to Hoi An Old Town. Go to the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops.
Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees make offerings. – You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses, such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky House, that have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world.
Make a stop at the Japanese Bridge. The bridge spans a small waterway and was constructed more than 400 years ago to connect the Japanese community with the Chinese who lived on the other side of the water. Admire the carvings and paintings inside the bridge, learning about their symbolism and cultural significance. – Additionally, visit some of Hoi An’s well-known handicraft shops and artwork galleries. Discover smaller laneways and local neighborhoods, gaining a better appreciation of Hoi An’s endless charm.
Enjoy your time on the boat ride, and drop off flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family.
You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street.
Day 4
BA NA HILLS
In the center of Vietnam, close to Danang, are the Ba Na Hills, a highland resort. It is renowned for its breathtaking mountain scenery, French colonial architecture, and an array of sights and entertainment choices. Panorama views of the surrounding hills and shoreline are available from Ba Na Hills, which is located at an elevation of more than 1,400 meters above sea level. One of the main attractions at Ba Na Hills is the Golden Bridge, a pedestrian bridge that spans across two mountain peaks and is held up by giant stone hands. The bridge is a popular spot for photos and offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Visitors can also take a cable car ride to the top of the mountain, which is one of the longest and highest cable car rides in the world.
At the top of the mountain, there are several other attractions to explore, including a French village with European-style buildings, a flower garden, an amusement park, and a wax museum (optional). There are also several restaurants and cafes serving a variety of Vietnamese and international cuisine.
Ba Na Hills is a popular day trip destination from Danang or Hoi An, and visitors can spend several hours exploring the attractions and enjoying the scenic views. It is also possible to stay overnight at one of the resorts or hotels located on the mountain.
Day 5
HANOI ARRIVAL
Have breakfast at your hotel and then our driver will take you from the hotel to the airport for a domestic flight to Hanoi. Airport transfer 2 ways.
Upon arrival, relax and explore visit Hanoi city tour half day.
13:30: Get picked up at your hotel to visit Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
15:15: 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.x
16:15 -16:30: Back to hotel
Day 6
HALONG BAY- LAN HA BAY (KAYAKING/ SWIMMING) – SUNSET PARTY
08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
08: 45 Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.
10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.
12:00 – 12:30 Welcome to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief
introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent
Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where
belonged to Cat Ba area.
Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply
sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots,
then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild, and fresh air).
Heading back toward the sleeping area.
18.00: Come back to Cruise and participate in Sunset party. Take photos and relax.
19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing,
relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Cruise.
Day 7
LAN HA BAY- HANOI
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or
swim…
09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your
cabin.
9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.
Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the
cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or
swim…
09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your
cabin.
9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service.
Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.
11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the
cruise.
12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus
15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi
Day 8
DEPARTURE
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, our attentive driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to back home.
Your amazing Vietnam Tour ends as you get dropped at the airport.
Inclusions
- All activities on the itinerary
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;
- Meals (not drink) as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner);
- Experienced English-speaking guide;
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Transfers: Airport Pick up and drop as per your flight timings + Internal Transfers on SIC basis in a comfortable and hygienic vehicle.
- Bottle of water on the coach (1bottle/1 person/1 day)
- Accommodation as mentioned above. Check in: 2:00 PM. Check out: 11.00 AM
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Early Check In & Late Check Out room (available upon request and depend on room availability)
- GST @ 5%
- TCS @ 5%
- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- International or Domestic flight tickets
- Vietnam Visa
- Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat rider, etc.
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New Year’s Eve.
Cancellation Policy:
- Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ Inr: 1000/-per head.
Terms Condition:
- Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
- In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
