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Classic Adventure Vietnam 12 Days

Saigon - Mekong Delta - Hoi An - My Son - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay

From your Ho Chi Minh City travel to Hanoi in less than 2 weeks, this trip offers all main attractions as historic Cu Chi tunnels, friendly Mekong Delta, old town Hoi An, ancient Hue, legendary Halong Bay and the charming city of Hanoi. The 12 days trip can provide you enough time to explore the beauty of Vietnam with so many activities included and travel interest earned, making it absolutely one of the best Vietnam holidays deals in a limited time frame.

  • Explore the local life and people of Mekong
  • Get lost in the amazing but reminiscent Hoi An town
  • Admire the historic ruins of My Son & the ancient construction of Hue
  • Immerse with the charm Hanoi and the magnificent Halong Bay

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival

Upon arrival, our staff picks you up at airport, transfer to hotel. Check in and overnight in Saigon.
Meal: No
Tour guide: No
Day 01 The Reunification Palace

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel

Breakfast in the hotel. We will start a day with visiting Cu Chi Tunnels, a Viet Cong base during the war, explore the tunnels yourselves to understand more about Vietnamese and the history. Return to Ho Chi Minh city and have lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon, visit War Museum with a lot of exhibitions related to American war, visit Reunification Palace which was the workplace of the Southern President of Vietnam during the war. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and nearby area with the old Post office. End of the day in Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Overnight in Saigon.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English Speaking Guide
Day 2_ explore Cu Chi tunnel

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta

After breakfast, we take a smooth ride to southern Saigon and reach the land that is home to friendly Mekong farmers and fishermen; walk across their lush orchards and sample a variety of seasonal tropical fruits; venture out in a small sampan and glide through the narrow canals and enjoy the tasty food of the Mekong, which is interestingly garnished and offered by these hospitable locals.
Itinerary is verify depending on which cruise you choose

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Classic adventure Vietnam T12 Days

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang – Hoi An

This morning, we transfer to the airport and fly to Da nang. Arrive at Danang Airport, you are picked up by our driver at airport and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Check in your hotel and get ready for the walking tour to visit Hoi An Old Streets though the picturesque streets of this 16th century trading port, where the buildings remind us of its Chinese, Japanese, French and Vietnamese architectural styles; visit to the Chinese Embassy Halls, Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda & Tan Ky House. Rest of the day, you are free at your leisures. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guideDay 4 Hoi An at night

Day 5: Hoi An – My Son

After breakfast, you take the half day to My Son – the sanctuary of Cham culture. You will walk in the ruins of ancient My Son holy land to recall the Champa people’s glory days dating from the 4th to the 13th century. Rest of the day, balance your leisure time between relaxing at the beach or happily emptying your wallet while browsing the world of handicrafts and souvenirs that Hoi An has to offer; or simply stroll along the riverside to get a feel for the olden days of the busy Faifo merchant port. Overnight in Hoi An.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 5_ Visit My Son

Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue

Spend the morning for the last shopping before transfer to Hue. On the way, we stop to visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). Climb Thuy Son (Water) by the stone stairs and enjoy the panoramic view of the nearby countryside and visit Huyen Khong cave before entering Tam Thai and Ling Ung pagodas. Rest at the foot of the mountain where you can visit Non Nuoc stone village where the local skilled sculptors create many marble products which are exported to countries worldwide. Reach Hue in the afternoon, we check in and relax.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
day 6_ Hue

Day 7: Hue City Tour

Breakfast in hotel and meet up with our local guide again to start a day exploring the charms of The Citadel in this former Imperial City with many well-preserved royal monuments in Hue. Board a dragon boat to cruising the Perfume River and stop at Thien Mu Pagoda to visit one of the most ancient and historic Buddhist place. After a lunch served in a local restaurant, continue to visit the most famous Tu Duc’s tomb and Hue’s biggest Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
day 7_Thien Mu pagoda

Day 8: Hue – Hanoi

This morning, our driver will wait for you at the lobby of your hotel then transfer you to Hue for flight to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi, check in and relax.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: No
Day 08 hanoi

Day 9: Hanoi City Tour

The full day tour takes you around Hanoi’s highlights sites including the Ho Chi Minh Complex Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and his stilt house, Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. You also have chance to visit historic University – The Temple of Literature that dates back to the 11th century. Continue to the Ethnology Museum where you can learn about all ethnic groups in Vietnam. Back to the Old Quarter, you can choose to walk or have a ride on electric bus through the narrow streets that were famous for its specialized craft making guilds, The guild streets were named for their product or location and still bear such names nowadays; and then join in a unique water puppet show that features the Viet folklore and culture.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 9_ Hanoi

Day 10: Hanoi – Halong

After breakfast, we are ready to be picked up for a 3.5h drive to Halong Bay at 7.45 am. About 11.30-12.00, you are welcomed on boat and have set lunch while cruising in the bay. Depends on which cruise you choose, the detailed itinerary will basically include visit to Amazing cave, kayaking (extra option at most of the boat, some boat has kayaking included), or swimming in crystal water and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 10 Halong bay

Day 11: Halong – Hanoi

Wake up on the bay to the sounds of waves, fresh air and breeze to welcoming the new day. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto then walk back to the boat for a final glimpse of Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. The boat arrives at the harbor by 11.30am and your driver is waiting to take you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Meal: Brunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Day 11 Kayaking in Halong Bay

Day 12: Hanoi Departure

This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast; perhaps take a walk to the central lake area or do some last minute shopping. Be packed and ready for your flight home or onward for new destination extension.

Meal: Breakfast
Tour guide: None
Day 12_Shopping in Hanoi_end tour

Trip Inclusive:

  • All private transfer and transportation.
  • Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
  • Experienced local English / French speaking guide
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tickets
  • Water and tissues on coach
  • Services charges and government tax
  • Dragon Boat in Hue
  • Private double/twin cabin in Halong
  • Boat trip in Mekong Delta

Trip Exclusive:

  • International/ domestic flights & departures taxes
  • Beverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
  • Vietnam visa stamping fee.
  • Others not mentioned above

Price:

 

Category Price valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st, 2023 (per person in US dollar)
2 people 3 – 4 people 5 – 6 people 7 – 8 people Single supplement
Superior $1,566 $1,395 $1,251 $1,159 $466
Deluxe $1,791 $1,621 $1,476 $1,385 $692
Luxury $2,188 $2,018 $1,873 $1,782 $1,089

 

Accommodation:

 

Cities Hotel Category
Superior Deluxe  Luxury
Ho Chi Minh Sanouva
Deluxe
Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
Deluxe
Nikko Hotel
Deluxe
Hue Alba Spa
Deluxe
Eldora
Deluxe City View
Indochine Palace
Palace Deluxe
Hoi An Mulberry Collection Silk Village
Deluxe Room
Central Boutique Hoian
Deluxe
Almanity Resort
My Spirit Superior
Hanoi Hanoi Brilliant Hotel
Deluxe room
The Lapis
Deluxe
The Oriental Jade
Oriental Emerald
Halong Garden Bay Cruise
Deluxe
Lily Cruise
Deluxe
Indochine Cruise
Junior Suite

Note:

*Special offer in Low Season from 1 May – 30 Sept is applied. Please contact us for more details.

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