We Love —
- Embark on an epic tour through Vietnam, where a private guide will take you to the most breathtaking sites, from temples and museums to pagodas and cityscapes.
- Take a junk cruise through a stunning bay and ride a tuk-tuk through rice fields - you'll get to see and do loads, in addition to relaxing in Nha Trang.
- Stay in lovely hotels along the way, which ensures you'll experience Vietnam in comfort and sophistication.
Your Destinations —
From limestone boulders jutting out the glistening bays to bustling streets occupied with locals and vendors, each destination is a sight to behold. This unique and impressive destination is not to be avoided but to be embraced.
Get lost in the cityscapes of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, that although are teeming with modern culture, hold a fascinating historic past. Discover the unspoilt and engaging landscape of Ha Long Bay while you cruise amongst the sapphire seas of this UNESCO Heritage Centre. Nha Trang is home to an immense stretch of white sand beaches and superb resorts, for you to relax, unwind and sample the local cuisine.
Our Offer —
Offer 1: 10-night Vietnam Tour
Offer 2: 13-night Vietnam Tour
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi - Orientation (Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/In-house English speaking guide on board only)
Day 4: Ha Long (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/In-house English speaking guide on board only)
Day 5: Ha Long – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An (Breakfast/Brunch)
Day 6: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary – Ancient town visits (B/L)
Day 7: Hoi An – Free at Leisure (Breakfast)
Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon (Breakfast)
Day 9: Saigon – Mekong Delta (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 10: Saigon visits (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 11: Saigon – Departure (Breakfast)
Beach Extension:
Days 1-7: Same as 10-night itinerary
Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (Breakfast)
Day 9, 10: Nha Trang or Cam Ranh (Breakfast)
Day 11: Nha Trang – Saigon (Breakfast)
Day 12: Saigon – Mekong Delta by boat (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 13: Saigon visits (Breakfast/Lunch)
Day 14: Saigon – Depart (Breakfast)
Your 10-Night Itinerary —
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the city centre to check in. Relax after a long journey. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Orientation (Breakfast & Lunch)
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), and house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. After that, visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.After lunch in a local restaurant, visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays) which offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam (the visit to Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will be replaced by the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on Mondays). Then discover the daily life of the Hanoian with 45mins cyclo (rickshaws ride) around the Old Quarter 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 before heading back to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, you will leave Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc and visit a cave and short swim, kayak (kayak cost is not include in this package), if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night fishing and later overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/In-house English speaking guide on board only)
After Taichi class & breakfast on boat, you will move to the small boat and transfer to Lan Ha by passing the floating villages, the islands and the islets. Lunch will be served on boat. In the midafternoon, return to the big boat for dinner and overnight. Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to boat availability or weather condition without prior notice
In the morning, brunch will be served while the boat continues cruising, pass by several rocks, islets then moving toward Ha Long City for disembarking around 11 a.m. Our driver will be waiting for you at the pier then transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport (approximately 3.5 hours) for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang International airport, transfer to hotel in Hoi An and check in. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary – Ancient town visits (B/L)
After breakfast at your hotel, meet the guide for a visit to My Son Sanctuary, an UNESCO World Heritage site, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son once was a capital and religious centre of Cham people. With its impressive red brick towers and sanctuaries, My Son is considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, and Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. The remaining towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7th to 13th centuries. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly hall, a typical Vietnamese merchant’s house, one of the interesting museums and the local market. There’re numerous art galleries, souvenirs and tailor shops where you can get some express made-to-measure clothes if you like. The next visit is to home of a craftsman in the old streets. Here you’ll have a brief introduction to the history, shape and colour of the lanterns as well as stages of making them. After that you can make a lantern by your own, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir of your time in Hoi An. Head back to hotel to relax. Overnight in Hoi An.
Breakfast at your hotel, free time to relax or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Saigon (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free on your own until transfer (without guide) to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon.
Breakfast at your hotel.
7:30AM: Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to Tan Cang pier by Saigon River Tour's comfortable minivan.
8:00AM: Depart to Mekong Delta (My Tho) by luxury speedboat. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of The Pat' a Chou cake with Lavie water & seasonal fruits, enjoy the fresh air and understand the daily life of local citizens living along the river banks.
10:00AM: Arrive to Mekong Delta (My Tho). Enjoy tropical fruits while listening to the Southern amateur music - a traditional kind of music in Southwest Vietnam. Ride to Cong Doan rowing boat dock by horse cargo. Experience the peaceful atmosphere of water region by rowing a small boat through small nipa canals. Visit Hong Phuc coconut candy factory to see Coconut candy production line. Visit the bee-farm, observe how people raise bees for honey, and drink honey tea, tourists can buy products made from honey and queen bees’ milk. Taste special wines (Snake/ Scorpion wine) of Ben Tre province
12:00PM: Cruise to Diem Phuong restaurant and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch with delicious 7-courses: Elephant-Ear fish (one very special dish in Mekong Delta), rice-paper served with fish sauce and other dishes.
1:30PM: Finish lunch and head to Saigon.
3:30PM: Arrive back to Saigon to be dropped off at your place of stay.Free time and overnight in Saigon.
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel and transfer to visit the Reunification Palace, former residence of the Indochina Governor General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in April 30, 1975. Continue to visit to Notre Dame Cathedral (outside), Central Post Office and the last stop at the bustling Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue your visit to Cho Lon Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, and last stop at War Museum. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 11: Saigon – Departure (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free on your own until transfer to airport in a good time to connect to your departure flight. Note: Hotel check-out time is 12.00. Late check-out is not included and subject to hotel availability at an additional charge.
Your 13-Night Itinerary - Beach Extension —
Day 8: Hoi An – Da Nang – Nha Trang (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, welcome by our driver and transfer to the hotel. Free time to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight in Nha Trang or Cam Ranh.
Day 09, 10: Nha Trang or Cam Ranh (Breakfast)
Two free days on your own to relax at the beach or do whatever takes your fancy. Overnight in Nha Trang or Cam Ranh.
Day 11: Nha Trang – Saigon (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the beach until being transferred to the airport for flight to Saigon. Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 13: Same as Day 10 (Saigon visits (Breakfast/Lunch))
Day 14: Saigon – Depart (Breakfast)
After breakfast, free on your own until transfer to airport in a good time to connect to your departure flight. Note: Hotel check-out time is 12.00. Late check-out is not included and subject to hotel availability at an additional charge.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following hotels in a Standard Room with meals included as per itinerary.
Your Hotels
Ha Long: Indochine cruise or similar
Hoi An: Koi Hoi An resort or similar
Saigon: Le Méridien Saigon hôtel or similar
Nha Trang or Cam Ranh: Amiana Nha Trang resort, The Annam resort or similar
Sleeps up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
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.
Transfers: Transfers are included throughout.