Experience the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam with this immersive tour. Begin with a Hanoi City Tour before embarking on an unforgettable overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay. In Hoi An, explore cultural landmarks such as Phuc Kien Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and a traditional silk workshop. Discover Da Nang’s Cham Culture Museum before heading to Hue to visit the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, and enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb. A short cyclo tour through an ancient village offers a glimpse into local life. In Ho Chi Minh City, delve into history with visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum, followed by a tour of the Central Post Office and a walk outside the Reunification Palace. This journey blends history, culture, and stunning scenery for a truly unforgettable experience.
What is included in the tour
- 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 meals as indicated in the program (food only)
- Water on tour
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST
- TCS
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: USD1.50 per person per day
- Refill bottle
- 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
- Vietnamese visa approval letter and Visa stamping fee
- Surcharge for festival Season
- Any items not shown above
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Hanoi City Tour
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Overnight cruise on the Ha Long Bay
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Visit Phuc Kien Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky old house and a silk workshop.
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Visit the Cham Culture Museum in Da Nang
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Visit the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market
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Boat trip on the Perfume River
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Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb
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Short cyclo tour to an ancient village
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Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum
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Tour to the Central Post Office and walk outside of the Reunification Palace
Day 1Hanoi – Arrival
Hanoi+
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.
Overnight Stay in Hanoi
Day 2Hanoi Full Day City Tour
Hanoi+
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.
Overnight Stay in Hanoi
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay+
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. Asian Trails’ tour guide does not join the group on board, there will be an English speaking guide of the cruise company to take care of the passengers during Halong boat trip.
Overnight On Board
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 4Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An
Da Nang+
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.
Overnight Stay in Hoi An
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 5Hoi An
Hoi An+
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.
Overnight Stay in Hoi An
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue
Hue+
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.
Overnight Stay in Hue
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7Hue – Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City+
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.
Overnight Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 8Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel – Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City+
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.
Overnight is in Ho Chi Minh City
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
Ho Chi Minh City+
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.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
