Memories from the Vietnam War are still present and deserve to be remembered. You will see the War Remnants Museum, drive to Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the war, and stroll around Yersin market for observing a bunch of commodity and wartime objects.
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Destination
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Trip duration
9 days, 8 nights
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 1 - The price is per person sharing a twin room (not at Emm hotel)
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Transport
Mini-coach/Flight/Boat/Bike
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Accommodation
Hotels and Boat in Tourist category
This tour will allow you to visit different cities of Vietnam in various parts of the country, which you will reach by flight. After one week of traveling, you will love Vietnam even more and will be able to know all its secrets and traditions.
You will have the chance to sleep on board of a boat while sailing in Ha Long Bay and admiring the outstanding panorama. You will also have the chance to meet a local family, listen to their interesting stories and learning how to cook a healthy and rich meal with garden products.
Vietnam
Day 1
NOI BAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICK-UP - HANOI
Meet your driver when arriving at Noi Bai International airport and transfer to your hotel for the check-in.
Free time at leisure
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
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Accommodation
Lenid hotel (Tho Nhuom
Day 2
HANOI FULL DAY CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside only) and the former President’s stilt house where Uncle Ho lived from 1958 to 1969. Continue visiting the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda and the Museum of Ethnology.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy the famous Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese traditional art form that takes its origins from rural festivals in Vietnam. Take a fun stroll around the Old Quarter of Hanoi before heading to a typical Hanoi local coffee shop where you can taste a glass of Bia Hoi, a locally brewed beer.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Lenid hotel (Tho Nhuom
Day 3
HANOI - HALONG
Drive to Ha Long for an overnight cruise. Your lunch will be served soon after embarking.
Discover Ha Long Bay, translated as “Dragon descending to the sea" from Vietnamese, regarded as one of the new World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty. The bay has more than 3,000 limestone islets rising from the clear emerald water, many of them containing beautiful grottoes. Optional activities include swimming, kayaking, cooking demonstration, night squid fishing.
Dinner on board.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
Glory Legend (former Image) from SIC JUNK (BOAT)
Day 4
HALONG – HANOI – DANANG – HOI AN
Breakfast on board.
Continue the cruise program.
After disembarking at 11.00, depart straight to Noi Bai airport by new highway (130km – 2.5 hours) for your flight to Da Nang. Be welcomed and transferred to Hoi An. Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/-/-
Accommodation
Phu Thinh Boutique Resort
Day 5
HOI AN
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a walking tour to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Visit the Phuc Kien hall, Japanese covered bridge, Tan Ky old house, and a silk workshop. < Lunch at a local restaurant.
Time at leisure in the afternoon.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Phu Thinh Boutique Resort
Day 6
HOI AN - DANANG - HUE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Hue, through Hai Van pass (if weather permits). Visit the Cham culture museum in Da Nang.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Romance Hotel
Day 7
HUE – HO CHI MINH
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a boat trip on Perfume River; visit Thien Mu pagoda then Tu Duc Tomb. Take a short cycling tour (bicycle) to the ancient village nearby Hue to immerse into the greenery of a so-called “Garden City”. Be welcomed to an ancient Garden-House where the host family will not only share with you their lifestyle and traditions but invite you to enjoy preparing an authentic home-meal with garden-sourced ingredients. Enjoy a relaxing herbal footbath from garden plants.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Emm Hotel
Day 8
HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNEL – HO CHI MINH
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, drive to Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Savoring the tasty Phở (Vietnamese noodle soup) for lunch is the best way to say “Goodbye Vietnam”.
Take a sightseeing tour including the War Remnants Museum, the Central Post Office and photo stops (outside visit) at the Reunification (former Presidential Palace).
You will have some free time for shopping at the central Ben Thanh Market. Otherwise, you can follow the guide to stroll along Le Cong Kieu Street, where locals are selling antiques, and Yersin market, offering wartime objects.
Dinner on own arrangement.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/-
Accommodation
Emm Hotel
Day 9
HO CHI MINH AIRPORT DROP-OFF
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out at noon (12:00)
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Food
B/-/-
HANOI
Lenid hotel (Tho Nhuom)
This property is strategically located 600m from Hoan Kiem Lake and features cozy rooms, a restaurant and is ideal for guests who love shopping, friendly locals and atmosphere
HA LONG BAY
Glory Legend (former Image) - BOAT
Comfortable cabins and friendly and expert staff
HOI AN
Phu Thinh Boutique Resort
The property is the ideal base for exploring Hoi An and the lifestyles of its people. A friendly e professional staff will welcome you with a smile and will thousands of tips and information regarding the area
HUE
Romance Hotel
Housed in an 11-floors building, the hotel features a beautiful rooftop swimming pool in Hue city, a Spa and fitness center along with restaurants and bars. The location is excellent and the property is at a walking distance to the scenic Perfume River
HO CHI MINH
Emm Hotel
Located along Pasteur Street, the contemporary hotel offers a well-equipped fitness center and comfortable and spacious rooms. The friendly staff is available at any time for tips or simply making your stay unforgettable
Create the experience of your dream with our travel experts
Make your own trailIncluded
- Accommodation including meals as specified in the program
- Entrance fees and boat fees
- Transfers (transfer from Noi Bai Airport to hotels ; transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport to hotels) and tours with English speaking local guide
- Vietnam visa approval (stamp abroad, stamp fee excluded), non-refundable if assistance is not needed
- Service charges, room tax and handling fee
- Prices are net per person in twin sharing basis - PLEASE NOTE no twin room at Emm Saigon Hotel
- Domestic air tickets Hanoi/Danang- Hue/Ho Chi Minh
Not Included
- Tourist class: There is only double bed room (no twin bed room) at Emm Saigon Hotel if the clients need to stay in twin room; they have to pay the surcharge for upgrade 2 bed room apartment room.
- International air tickets to Hanoi & from Ho Chi Minh
- High season surcharge on apply
- Optional tours
- Pre night in Hanoi / Post night in Ho Chi Minh City
- Compulsory dinner supplements
- Vietnamese visa stamping fee at USD 25.--/pax/single visa entry
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry, etc.
- Other services not mentioned in the program
- Single supplement: from 2260 RMB (in Tourist category)
- Accommodation in Superior and Deluxe categories is also available at a supplement. From 1145 RMB for the Superior category and from 2610RMB for the Deluxe category. Price is per person in sharing twin
- Please note the transfers from a city to the airport and from the airport to the city are are only for a limited time. Should you wish to book a different flight to what we have suggested, a supplement for your private transfer might be applied
- • Glory Legend Cruise:
24 Jan 2020 + RMB 95 per person per night 01 Apr – 30 Apr 2020 + RMB 115 per person per night
• Indochina Sails Junk:
24 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2019 24 Jan 2020 + RMB 385 per person per night
• Hoi An Central Boutique hotel:
24 Dec 2019 25 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2019 01 Jan 2020 + RMB 95 per room per night
• Imperial Hotel:
1 Apr – 2 May 2020 + RMB 89 per room per night
• Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort:
24 Dec 2019 25 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2019 1 – 4 Jan 2020 + RMB 130 per room per night
• Caravelle hotel:
1 Oct – 31 Oct 2020 + RMB 195 per room per night - Christmas & New Year's Eve compulsory dinner (to be advised upon booking)
Payment and Cancellations
- CHILD POLICY
For clients travelling with children, the following child policy is applied. Maximum 02 children + 01 infant per party are entitled to discount rates.For infants between 0-2 years old (below 2 years of age at the time of travel):
• Infants sharing bed with parents: Free of accommodation charge.
• Infants using baby cot: Upon request, subject to supplement
• Land services: 90% discount of adult rate
• Flights: Upon request, subject to supplement (TBA)For children between 2 to 12 years old (below 12 years of age at the time of travel)
• Children sharing bed with parents: 25% discount of adult’s package rate
• Children using extra bed: 15% discount of adult’s package rate total
• Children in twin-shared: No discount
• Flights: Upon request, subject to supplement (TBA) - CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation notice received (*):
- Between 30 and 21 days prior to arrival : 20% of total amount
- Between 20 and 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of total amount
- Less than 7 days : 100% of total amount
- (*) Cancellation policy may subject to changed depend on condion of each hotel property , if any outside of above general policy , our consultant will inform you at time of confirmation - Payment should be received at least 30 days before departure. Typically a deposit of 30% will be required at the time of booking. Specific conditions may apply
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
- Guaranteed departures with minimum 2 people on Tuesday for seat-in-coach tour
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Please note on the boat during the Ha Long Bay cruise there won't be any guide on board. Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to weather conditions
- We reserve 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)
- There are many boat companies offering cruises on Halong bay. The comfort level, decorations style, even itinerary may be slightly different. The itinerary suggests a general impression of the activities, specific details will be advised depending on the confirmed cruise and may be subject to change depending on weather conditions
- Itinerary is subject to changes depending on confirmed flights, road and weather conditions and availability of rooms
- Departures with French, German, Spanish and Italian speaking guide are also available, please check details with us as dates and rates might change
- Tailor made modifications are always possible, please contact us for arrangements