We Love —
- Unearth amazing destinations on this 11 day trip and discover the bustling modern cities, ancient culture and stunning scenery of Vietnam.
- Tailor the holiday to your interests with a selection of exciting optional excursions from city tours to a rowing excursion across the Mekong Delta.
- This country's stunning landscapes and architecture provide a beautiful backdrop for this sensational tour.
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Your Destination —
You will experience Vietnam on your own terms as you take your pick from a range of optional excursions - explore the vibrant city of Hanoi, step back in time at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels or row across the Mekong Delta .
Every holiday needs some downtime, so rest assured we have worked this into your adventure, leaving you 5 blissful nights to relax on the sandy beaches of Nha Trang.
So choose your extras, pack your bags, and make the most of your time in this truly fascinating country!
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the city centre to check-in. Relax after a long journey.
Overnight in Hanoi with breakfast included.
Day 2: Hanoi
Worldwide famous as a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks, Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is different things to different people. The city is a perfect blend of the exotic chic of old Asia and the dynamic face of new Asia, of Parisian grace and Asian pace. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.
Today will be free to explore its highlights by yourself or choose an optional excursion (Hanoi Full Day City Tour or Trip to Ha Long Bay).
Overnight in Hanoi with breakfast included.
Day 3: Hanoi – Hoi An
After breakfast, you will be free until being transferred to the airport for a flight to Danang. Upon landing, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred 35km further to Hoi An. Check in your hotel and be free for the remainder of the day.
Overnight in Hoi An with breakfast included.
Day 4-5: Hoi An
Perhaps more than any other place in Vietnam, Hoi An retains a sense of charm and history that have largely escaped the destruction of successive wars. The town, once a riverside village, is now a tourist town packed with hotels, restaurants, bars, tailors and souvenir shops. There is nothing like wandering about the town on a full moon night of every month when motorbikes are banned from the Old Town, which is transformed into a magical land of silk lanterns, traditional food, song and dance, and games in the streets.
Overnight in Hoi An with breakfast included.
Day 6: Hoi An - Nha Trang
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your internal flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Nha Trang with breakfast included.
Day 7-8: Nha Trang
Hosting one of the most popular municipal beaches in all of Vietnam, this capital of Khanh Hoa province is indisputably beautiful, bordered by mountains, with the beach tracing an impressive long swoop along a bay dotted with islands. Topiary and modern sculpture dot the immaculately manicured foreshore. Nha Trang is an ideal place to come and party with incredible massage, beauty treatments, luscious seafood and cold beer.
You will have two free days in Nha Trang for beach relaxation or choose an excursion (Nha Trang City Tour).
Overnight in Nha Trang with breakfast included.
Day 9: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City
Today will be at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City
Located on the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon as it is still called by all, is Vietnam's major port and largest city, and still survives in wide downtown avenues flanked by pristine colonials. Thousands of expatriates and Vietnamese immigrants couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They’ve long since fallen for the hidden charms of one of Southeast Asia’s most hectic and eclectic cities.
You will be free to explore the city and its surroundings by yourself. Or choose some optional excursions (Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour and Full Day To Mekong Delta).
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.
Optional Excursions —
You may choose to add the below for an additional fee.
The day starts with visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh - the nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside on Mondays, Fridays and afternoons due to closure), and the house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda. Next up visit Tran Quoc Pagoda- Hanoi’s oldest pagoda on the bank of West Lake.
Visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university which was constructed in 11th century. Later on we walk around the Old Streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake to learn about legend of the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, followed by the Water Puppet show - a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
INCLUDES: Private transfer in a 4-seat car, local English speaking guide, entrance fee, Water Puppet Show, 02 bottles of mineral waters and 02 wet wipes per person
At 8.00AM, depart from your hotel in Hanoi. Take 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long Bay, one of the World Natural Heritages recognised by UNESCO with over 3,000 spectacular limestone islands rising from the clear, emerald sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. Cruise around the bay, your lunch will be served on board with fresh seafood. Visit Thien Cung Cave- the most beautiful among the thousands caves of the bay.
Disembark at 4.00PM and drive back to Hanoi. Reach your hotel at around 7.30PM.
INCLUDES: private transfer in a 4-seat car, private boat for 4 hour cruise, 01 lunch on boat with fresh seafood, local English speaking guide, entrance fee, 02 bottles of mineral waters and 02 wet wipes per person.
A 9am, you'll visit Po Narga temple which was built in 8th century, Xom Bong bridge with photogenic fishing fleet, then have a photo stop at the rock of the husband and we come to Long Son pagoda with the huge statute of Buddha then we go to Dam Market for shopping and understand the market culture of Vietnamese people. Back to the hotel.
INCLUDES: Private car transfer, entrance fee, English speaking guide, bottled water and wet wipes
At 8am, meet your guide and visit the moving and harrowing War Remnants Museum, which presents a partial, but riveting, view of the American War, as it is known in Vietnam. Continue to the Reunification Palace, former residence of the Indochina Governor General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until reunification in April 30, 1975. Next, visit other highlights of the city including the gorgeous Notre Dame Cathedral, the wedding cake-like Old Post Office, the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
In the afternoon, drive 70km out of the bustling Saigon to the Cu Chi Tunnels which was created since 1948 to assist the Viet Minh to combat the French. This is an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapon shops, field hospitals and command centers. During the Vietnam War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a fire free zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of the tunnels have been opened for visitors. Back to your hotel after 4 hour tour.
INCLUDES: Private 4-seat car with driver, local English speaking guide, 2 bottle of mineral water and 02 wet wipe per person, entrance fee
Depart from your hotel at 08:00 for a 2 hour pleasant drive to Ben Tre province crossing Rach Mieu bridge. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier, hop on a motorized boat on Ben Tre River – one of tributaries of Mekong river while sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring. Our first stop is at brick kiln to see how to make bricks traditionally by printing and baking. Continue to visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Return to the boat and go through natural scissors creeks to a village and see some local houses making sleeping mats and enjoying some fruits. Take a motorized cart (tuk tuk) or bicycle on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from peasants. Have lunch at local a riverside restaurant. After lunch, we take a rowing-boat along beautiful water palm creek before meeting up the motorized boat and transfer you back to the pier. Our car will be picked you up there and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
INCLUDES: Local English speaking guide, private 4-seat car with driver, entrance fee, private boat in Mekong Delta, tuk tuk ride, 01 lunch at local restaurant, 2 bottled mineral waters and 02 wet wipes per eprson.
Your Accommodation —
You will be staying in the following hotels throughout with meals as listed in the itinerary.
This polished hotel is nestled on a tree-lined street which is just 3km from both Hanoi train station and scenic Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Amenities include a refined restaurant and a relaxed bar. There's also a health club featuring a rooftop pool, so head there after a day in the city!
Overlooking the Thu Bồn River, this upscale riverside resort is 2 km from the ancient town of Hoi An (a UNESCO World Heritiage Site) so its perfect for sightseeing. The hotel itself is an elegant mix of European & Asian styles & features a graceful infinity pool.
Overlooking the sparkling coast, this modern hotel is within easy reach of all Nha Trang's entertainment, shops and restaurants. Or, why not visit some of the offshore island, famed for their unspoiled natural beauty? Hotel facilities include a outdoor swimming pool, a private beach area, serene spa and Eastern and Western dining with beach views.
This hotel features contemporary decor and subtle nods to the city around you. Highlights include a roof top pool, a gym with inspiring city views and a mouth watering restaurant.
Your Journey —
International flights: You may choose from economy or business class seats with 20kg of hold luggage per person
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
This offer includes 3 domestic flgihts
Transfers: Private transfers are included as per itinerary.