• Standard:
2023 | Lenid (54 Tho Nhuom) | ROH
2024 | Minasi Premium Hotel |ROH (Deluxe) or similar
• Superior: Mercure Hanoi La Gare | Standard
• Deluxe: Pan Pacific | Deluxe room
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Destination
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Trip duration
9 days, 8 nights
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Price
From 800 $
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Availability period
1 Sep. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2024
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 2 People
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Accommodation
Well-selected hotels and boat
Vietnam’s classic attractions are unveiled on this comprehensive tour. After overnight in Hanoi on day one, day two starts with exploration of the capital’s landmark sites, including the exterior of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Other highlights magical Ha Long Bay and its 3,000 limestone karsts; a fascinating walking tour of Hoi An to see diverse architecture; a drive along the spectacular Hai Van Pass; a visit to the Cham Culture Museum and the Imperial Citadel; a boat trip on the Perfume River; and exploration of the Vietnam War-era Cu Chi Tunnels.
Day 1
Hanoi – Arrival
Meet on arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. (Check in time is 2 pm). There is then free time at leisure. Dinner is to your own arrangement.
Food
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Accommodation
Overnight Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi Full Day City Tour
A day of fascinating exploration starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior only) and the former president’s stilt house where Uncle Ho lived from 1958 to 1969. We then head to the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon we visit the Temple of Literature; Ngoc Son Temple; Hoan Kiem Lake; and enjoy a water puppet show performance, a unique Vietnamese art form that takes its origins from rural festivals in Vietnam. We then take a fun stroll around the Old Quarter to explore 36 old streets before heading to a traditional coffee shop to enjoy a glass of refreshing Bia Hoi, locally brewed beer. Breakfast is included. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is to your own arrangement.
Food
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Accommodation
Overnight Hanoi
Day 3
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Our tour of magical Ha Long Bay takes in a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has over 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald waters, many of them containing picturesque grottoes. Our excursion starts with a drive to the Bay (160km, approximately four hours) for the overnight cruise. The boat leaves the pier at between 12.30-1 pm, with lunch served immediately after departure. Then we are free to discover magical Ha Long Bay which is known as the ‘dragon descending into the sea.’ Optional activities include swimming, kayaking, cooking demonstrations and night squid fishing. Breakfast is included at the hotel. You will enjoy dinner and overnight on board. Please note: the cruise itinerary and schedule is subject to seasonal weather conditions and for Standard Category, Asian Trails tour guide does not join the group on board.
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Overnight On Board
Day 4
Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An
We continue the cruise through magical Ha Long Bay until we dock at 12 noon and proceed to Hanoi International Airport for the flight to Da Nang. Lunch and dinner are to your own arrangement. Please note: The regular flight for the seat-in-coach transfer is HAN DAD – VN 181 (departure time approximately 4.00pm – Schedule flight subject to availability and may change without prior notice). In the case of a different flight, a surcharge applies for a private transfer from a local restaurant on the way from Ha Long to Hanoi Airport and from Da Nang airport to the hotel in Hoi An.
Food
Brunch
Accommodation
Overnight Hoi An
Day 5
Hoi An
Today we undertake a fascinating walking tour to discover the historic town of Hoi An which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in unique architectural styles with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. We visit Phuc Kien Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house and a silk workshop. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is at a local restaurant and dinner is to your own arrangement.
Food
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Accommodation
Overnight Hoi An
Day 6
Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue
After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Hue, through the spectacular Hai Van Pass (if weather permits) and then visit the Cham Culture Museum in Da Nang. In the afternoon, we visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is to your own arrangement.
Food
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Accommodation
Overnight Hue
Day 7
Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
Today we enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River and then then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb. We then embark on a short cyclo tour to an ancient village near Hue to immerse ourselves in the greenery of the ‘Garden City. You will be welcomed to an ancient garden house where the host family will not only share with you their lifestyle and traditions – they will invite you to enjoy an authentic home-prepared meal with ingredients sourced from their garden. Then enjoy a relaxing herbal footbath sourced from plants in their garden. We then transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we transfer to the hotel. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Dinner is to your own arrangement.
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Overnight Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 8
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City
Today we drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the American War, followed by the return to Ho Chi Minh City. After lunch we tour the War Remnants Museum, the Central Post Office and walk outside of the Reunification Palace, with free shopping time at the central Ben Thanh Market, or Le Cong Kieu Street, which has stores selling antiques and then Yersin Market. Breakfast is included at the hotel. Dinner is to your own arrangement.
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Accommodation
Overnight Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
After breakfast is at the hotel, we transfer to Ho Chi Minh City International Airport and the conclusion of this tour.
Food
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Hanoi
Halong
• Standard: Pelican Glory (former Glory Legend) | Deluxe or similar
• Superior: Indochina Sails | Superior cabin
• Deluxe: Indochina Sails | Superior cabin
Hoi An
• Standard: Le Pavillon Paradise Hotel & Spa | Superior Window
• Superior: Hoian Central Boutique | Deluxe
• Deluxe: Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort | ROH (Loft Superior or Superior Town)
Hue
• Standard: Romance | ROH
• Superior: White Lotus | Deluxe River View or similar
• Deluxe: Indochine Palace | Palace Deluxe
Ho Chi Minh City
• Standard: Emm Saigon | Superior
• Superior: Novotel Saigon Centre | Superior
• Deluxe: InterContinental Saigon | Classic room
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- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services/ assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability
- Accommodation in sharing twin/ double
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- All meals as indicated in the program (food only)
Not Included
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: USD1.50 per person per day
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns)
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee
- A Trails reserves the right to charge a supplement to all guests if Tourism Authorities eventually decide to increase the fees applied to cruises in Ha Long Bay (e.g. USD 21/person on the 2D/1N cruise program)
Payment and Cancellations
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure. We reserve the right to release all services in case of payment default.
- Intermediate bank charges and fees are the responsibility of the client.
- Cancellation policy: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees will apply:
• Between 30-15 days prior to departure - 25% of total price
• Between 14-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total price
• Less than 7 days prior to departure – 100% of total price