Overview
Dive into the culture, history, and stunning landscapes of Vietnam. This 8-day tour includes the magical Ha Long Bay, the charming streets of Hanoi, and the ancient city of Hoi An. A balanced blend of relaxation, exploration, and culture awaits.
Important Notes:
– We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
– Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offers. Past the date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
– The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by The Airlines.
– Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.
– Accommodation at hotels is available only from 14.00 on arrival date till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport in Hanoi, you will be greeted by driver and local guide. Transfer to the hotel, check in hotel. Transfer to the hotel, check in hotel (check in time 2pm). We start Hanoi city tour. Visit Ho Chi Minh complex (outside), including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or uncle Ho, then visit Pillar Pagoda - a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake.
Drive to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is on the shore of West Lake and enjoy fresh air at West Lake. The next place of city tour is Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) with Ngoc Son Temple (outside) to see the peaceful green waters, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower).
Visit St. Joseph & Cathedral, Hanoi. Go shopping at Dong Xuan Market. Visit Train Street (Drinks fee on your own) Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Lacasa Hanoi Hotel.
After early breakfast, the driver will pick you up at hotel then drive to the coastal port of Halong. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Halong Bay is a BRAHMAS LPM HOLIDAYS DMC UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Overnight on La Regina Royal Cruise.
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong Harbor after a very hearty brunch on board.
Come back to Hanoi. Visit Mega Grand World is located within Ocean City, sitting around 30km outside of the city centre of Hanoi, and is a brand-new destination for entertainment, shopping, festivals and food. It was developed with the intention of it becoming a “must- visit” destination in the North of Vietnam, with the aim of attracting millions of tourists, both domestic and international. (Venice boat ride & game – self-pay) Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Overnight in Lacasa Hanoi Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel. You will be transfer to the airport with Driver and Guide to flight to Danang. Upon in Danang International Airport. You will be picked up by our driver and guide, transfer to the hotel to check in. Start the tour with Bay Mau 7 hectares water coconut forest at Cam Thanh Village.
Enjoy Thung Chai basket boat demonstration by our crews. Learn to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats and join in basket boat racing for fun and learn how to make origami creations from reeds of palm leaves such as grasshoppers, birds, rings, sunglass, bracelets, etc.
In the afternoon, visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop. Have Lunch & dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Blue Sun Danang Beach Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, starting tour to Bana Hill. Driver and local guide will pick-up you at the hotel and transfer to Bana Hill. After breakfast at the hotel, starting tour to Bana Hill. Driver and local guide will pick-up you at the hotel and transfer to Bana Hill. Take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na hills station.
Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garde. Etc.
Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) BRAHMAS LPM HOLIDAYS DMC and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Visit Local Market for shopping. Lunch & Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Blue Sun Danang Beach Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel. You will be transfer to the airport with Driver and Guide to flight to Saigon. Upon In Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You will be picked up by our driver and guide, transfer to the hotel to check in.
Start Saigon city tour. The first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam & victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space.
End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Lunch & Dinner at Indian restaurant Overnight in Aristo Saigon Hotel.
After breakfast depart to My Tho to explore the Mekong delta in Vietnam. Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the & rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing villages. Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island, under a green canopy of water coconut trees.
Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural island and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Lunch & Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Return and Overnight in Aristo Saigon Hotel.
After breakfast, free at leisure then depart to the airport to take a flight home. Make sure to keep in touch with new friends you found during the
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What Includes
Inclusions:
- - Accommodation (Double/Twin sharing)
- - Meals as mentioned (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- - English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply) as mentioned
- - Private car with air-condition
- - Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/pax/day) on car
- - Entrance tickets
- - Hanoi City tour
- - Halong overnight with full boards
- - Basket boat in Coconut forest
- - Bana Hills Cable Car
- - Saigon City Tour
- - Mekong full day Tour
Excludes
- - Drinks or meals not at above mentioned
- - Optional Tours
- - Domestic flights
- - Personal expenses and other services than mentioned
- - Flight ticket, visa & stamping fee
- - Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- - Tips for guide and driver, Travel insurance
- - A compulsory tipping fee of $5 per person per day applies to groups with fewer than 10 people, and $3 per person per day for groups of 10 or more (Adults only)
- - Surcharge for Early check-in, Late Check-out(Standard Hotel Check-in time is after 14:00, Checkout time is before 12:00)