Day 01: Welcome to Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Arrival (-, -, D) |
Arrival day. Greetings at the airport, we are transferred to hotel for check in and tour briefing. We can acclimatize ourselves with a walking tour in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City - the biggest city in Vietnam. A welcome Vietnamese dinner to be hosted by VNR Travel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour (B) |
Meet your private guide at hotel at 8:30 AM then drive through typical southern Vietnamese countryside to Cu Chi Tunnels. That’s an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence. There is a chance to visit the underground shelters where the revolutionary cadres were living.
Leaving Cu Chi we drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and the tour continues to the War Remnants Museum, Cho Lon (China Town), and the central market of Binh Tay and the Thien Hau Pagoda. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Can Tho (B, L) |
Early morning, our guides will pick us at our hotel and transfer by road to My Tho. Upon arrival we take a boat cruise along rivers and small canals, lively with Delta-life activity. We will visit river villages, local workshops producing Mekong products and rich fruit farms. The trip to Mekong is complete with honey and wine tasting, unique Elephant Ear fish and succulent tropical fruits. We also get to inspired by the acoustics of traditional music and try crossing monkey bridges. We will visit the homes of a local farmer and experience the people’s livelihoods. Proceed to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 04: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City – Nha Trang (B) |
This early morning, we take a boat ride to the extraordinary river market of Cai Rang. Famous as one of the largest on the complex of waterways that comprise the Mekong Delta, this market provides exotic fruits and vegetables domestically and internationally. The boat tour ends at My Khanh, an authentic Delta village. We return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch on one of the remaining Danish Ferries to cross the Delta’s river system.
Transfer directly to airport for a short domestic flight to the Beach Town of Nha Trang. Total immersion in Sunlight, Sandy Beaches, and the surrounding emerald waters of the South China Sea. The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 05: Nha Trang Excursion (B, L, -) |
Full day experiencing Nha Trang by boat. Cruise to Nha Trang’s exotic islands to indulge in swimming, snorkeling, or a myriad of other activities, and most of all, Nha Trang is famous for its locally produced seafood. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 06: Nha Trang – Danang - Hoian (B) |
Morning transfer by air to Danang, and eventual destination of Hoian, the ancient trading town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stops at the famous Cham Museum of Danang, China Beach, and Marble Mountain. Plenty of time to explore Hoian Town. Hoian also has pristine beaches, plenty of shopping, and some very fine local restaurants. Life along the Thu Bon River – the way it was centuries ago. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 07: Hoian Walking Tour (B) |
Start from your hotel in Hoian and explore the town’s winding streets and centuries-old architecture, which combines Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese influences. Hoian was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Highlights are the Chinese Assembly Hall, homes of the old merchant families, ancient temples, and the Japanese Bridge. Embark an wooden boat, cruise along the Thu Bon River to experience local life and enjoy ancient town’s tranquil ambiance. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 08: Hoian – Danang - Hue (B) |
Leaving behind the peaceful atmosphere of Hoian and we travel north, passing the beautiful Hai Van Pass to Hue. We stop at scenic Lang Co Beach. Arrive Hue- capital during Nguyen’s Dynasty and the self-proclaimed intellectual and artistic center of Vietnam. We enjoy a leisure trip on the quiet and peaceful Perfume River and a chance to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Rejoin the car to visit the Imperial Citadel and Khai Dinh.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 09: Hue - Hanoi (B) |
Transfer to airport for short flight to Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi, we are met at airport and accompanied to hotel. Afternoon, we acclimatize ourselves with a tour on “cyclo” in the downtown of Hanoi. Evening is highlighted by the water puppet performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese art. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B, L, D) |
In the morning we start our exploration day by a ride to Halong Bay, northeast of Hanoi and enter into the Red River Delta, rich with rural beauty and picturesque rice-farming villages. Not just pictures, we can stop for close-up views of buffalos ploughing, women in conical hats scooping their paddies. Once reaching Halong Bay, we board our cruise and set sail for an extraordinary cruise of Halong Bay. Declared as the World Heritage Site twice for its nature beauty and geological by UNESCO, we’ll cruise through its three-thousand islands and rich rock-formations and stop at Ga Choi Island, Dinh Huong Island, Dog Island, Sail Island… You’ll be able to sample the rich seafood served on-board while viewing the islands. Late afternoon we have chance to explore the bay on our kayaks. We’ll close out the day by a romantic dinner and overnight on board.
Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B, L, -) |
Wake-up for sun shine and morning coffee then we take a bamboo boat to visit Sung Cot Cave – one of the largest in Halong Bay. We then continue our exploration by the cruise pass-by the city’s market – Hon Gai and enjoy our last seafood lunch on-board before get back to Halong City. Our car will take us back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 12: Departure from Hanoi (Optional City Tour) (B) |
Rest and relax or explore the city on your own before departure from flight home, or explore the city on your own. Transfer and departure assistance provided.
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• Visas in Vietnam ( compulsory and to be arranged in advance)
• International and domestic flights -subject to change without notice ( SGN-NHA//NHA-DAD// HUE-HAN)
• Travel insurance
• Drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
• Tips and personal expenses
• Any other service not mentioned
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List of hotels recommended by VNR Travel:
Location | ACCOMMODATION | ||
Luxury | Deluxe | Superior | |
HO CHI MINH CITY | Majestic Hotel | Grand Hotel | Huong Sen Hotel |
CAN THO | Victoria Can Tho | Fortuneland Can Tho | Sai Gon Can Tho |
NHA TRANG | Sheraton Nha Trang | Novotel | Luxury hotel |
HOIAN | Palm Garden Resort | Hoian Beach Resort | Emerald Resort |
HUE | Laresidence Resort | Imperial Hotel | Romance Hotel |
HANOI | De L’Opera | Silk Path | Church Boutique |
HALONG BAY | Indochina Sails | Victory Cruise | Glory Junks |
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