Vietnam Tour: Hanoi - Halong - Hoian - HCMC in 10 Days
Trip Highlights:
- Explore limestone karsts, hidden caves, and emerald waters with a private well-equipped cabin onboard
- Visit Hoi An - the UNESCO World Heritage town through cooking classes in organic villages and lantern-lit evening strolls
- Discover the legendary underground network and experience Vietnam War history firsthand at Cu Chi Tunnels Adventure
- Explore Hanoi's temples, mausoleums, and traditional water puppet shows in Vietnam's historic heart
Trip Itineraries:
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel in the downtown area. Enjoy free time to rest or explore the vibrant capital city at your own pace. All meals are at your own expense.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Start to explore Vietnam's capital at 9 AM. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Mondays and Fridays), traditional stilt house, and One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore Vietnamese places of worship including Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda along West Lake shore. Tour the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, before lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Ethnology Museum (closed Mondays) and conclude at beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake. Evening includes traditional water puppet show followed by dinner at a fine restaurant.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Morning pickup via expressway to Halong Bay with one rest stop. Transfer to cruise by speedboat and check-in to your private cabin. Enjoy lunch on board followed by afternoon activities including kayaking or relaxing on local rowboat to visit Dark and Bright caves. Swimming time around the cruise, followed by sunset party, cooking demonstration, happy hour, and dinner. Full overnight cruise experience with stunning bay views.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared limousine bus
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Private AC cabin on board
Early morning sunrise viewing followed by Tai Chi exercise on deck. Enjoy breakfast while taking drone photography at the swimming pool (weather permitting). Pack luggage and settle personal expenses before enjoying brunch buffet. Return to mainland by speedboat and transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter. Free evening in the capital.
Summary:
- Transfer: Shared limousine bus
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide on board
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Free morning until airport transfer for flight to Danang. Meet driver at airport and transfer to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Evening free to explore the lantern-lit streets and local cuisine at your own expense.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Morning departure at 8 AM to Marble Mountain. Climb Thuy Son (Water Mountain) via stone stairs for panoramic countryside views. Explore Huyen Khong cave, Tam Thai and Linh Ung pagodas with spectacular city views, and the main cave housing a beautiful Cham Buddha under natural light. Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village where skilled sculptors create marble products for worldwide export, plus the Cham Museum. After lunch, guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town including Japanese Bridge, Chinese Temple, Tan Ky Chinese-style trading house, and Phuc Kien pagoda.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Bicycle journey to Hoi An's colorful central market for interaction with local sellers and ingredient selection for cooking class. Continue to organic Tra Que village with welcome drink and tour of herb gardens where farmers use traditional 300-year-old organic methods. Learn traditional Vietnamese cooking techniques, create decorative vegetable flowers and animals, then enjoy your self-prepared meal. Return to hotel for free time.
Summary:
- Transfer: Bicycle
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Free morning until transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam's most dynamic metropolis. Arrive and transfer to hotel with free time to explore the bustling city streets and vibrant atmosphere.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Full day exploration starting with famous Cu Chi tunnel complex, an ingenious underground network used by Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Located 40km from the city, spend hours learning about wartime history and local ingenuity. Adventurous visitors can crawl through tunnels and try shooting AK47 or M16 rifles at the range. Return to city for lunch at charming restaurant. Afternoon tour of historic landmarks including Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post Office, and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
- Guide: Local English-speaking guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in HCMC
Free time until airport transfer. End of comprehensive Vietnam journey.
Summary:
- Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
Inclusions:
- Transportation by private air-conditioned car
- Entrance fees and sightseeing fees
- Local English-speaking guides
- Boat rentals as mentioned in the program
- Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
Exclusions:
- Meals not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverages during meals
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa to Vietnam
- Peak season or public holiday surcharges if any
- Compulsory gala dinner on Christmas or New Year if any
- Any service not mentioned in the program
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