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12-Day Tour Of Vietnam From Hanoi With Halong Bay Cruise
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Architecture, Culture

  • Duration

    12 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the must-sees and get close to a different lifestyle in Vietnam with your professional guide and hassle-free private transfer. You will visit the architectural heritage and quaint alleys in Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, and enjoy the picturesque landscape by the cruise tour in Halong Bay and Can Tho.

Highlights
  • Go to the Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Ethnology Museum 
  • Enjoy cruising along the Halong Bay
  • Ride a private dragon boat along the Perfume River 
  • Look at the Tomb of Tu Duc and One Pillar Pagoda 
  • Pay your respects at the Temple of Literature 
  • Explore the Forbidden City of Hue 
  • Day 1: Hanoi Arrival expand_more
    • Upon your arrival, you will meet your guide and driver and be transferred to the well-selected hotels. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.

    Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa (4 stars)

  • Day 2: Hanoi classical day tour expand_more
    • The first stop of your Hanoi guided tour is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, consisting of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, stilt houses, Presidential Palace, and One Pillar Pagoda. 
    • Then you will head to the Temple of Literature, which is also Vietnam's first national university
    • In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the Ethnology Museum, where you will learn more about the history, culture, and people of the region. 
    • Your guided day tour will round off with an interesting Water Puppet Show. After that, you could go to the Old Quarter to experience the local nightlife to fully relax. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accommodation: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa (4 stars) 

  • Day 3: Transfer to Halong Bay, Halong Bay cruise tour expand_more
    • After breakfast, a 3-hour private drive will take you to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the cruise staff and be led to check in your cruise. Lunch will be served on board while the cruise ship is sailing. 
    • In the afternoon, you will enjoy some heavenly caves and join in fun activities such as kayaking, diving, and swimming. Tonight you will stay overnight on the cruise ship.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accommodation: Signature Cruise (4 stars) 

  • Day 4: Halong Bay cruise tour, Fly to Hue expand_more
    • Early in the morning, you can join the Tai Chi class on the sundeck. After the morning coffee and a simple breakfast, you will disembark for a few hours’ land tour. Firstly, you will visit a local family to sample some of their home-made wine. Returning to your cruise, you will enjoy a well-arranged brunch and then the cruise trip tour ends.
    • Your guide will pick you up onshore to transfer you to the Hanoi airport, where you will take the flight to Hue. On landing, you will meet your guide and driver and be transferred to your hotel.

    Meals: Brunch

    Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel Hue (4 stars) 

  • Day 5: Hue day tour expand_more
    • In the morning, you will take a private dragon boat along the Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda on the bank of the river. Then you will come to the centrally-located Imperial City, the Hue Royal Palace, which is also called the Forbidden City of Hue, the capital city of the last dynasty.
    • In the afternoon, your guide will show you the Tomb of Tu Duc with 50 structures featuring the royal architectural style in the 19th century. Today's last stop is Dong Ba Market, the largest traditional trading market in Hue where you will get close to the local lifestyle.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Moonlight Hotel Hue (4 stars) 

  • Day 6: Transfer to Hoi An, Hoi An free afternoon expand_more
    • After breakfast, your guide and driver will drive you south to Hoi, an Ancient Town. On the way, you will stop at the most beautiful coastline in the world to take some photos.
    • Upon arrival, your guide will help you to check in your hotel in Hoi An, and then take you to a famous restaurant for lunch. The rest of the day is for you to explore the old town by yourself.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accommodation: Little Beach A Boutique Hotel & Spa (4 stars) 

  • Day 7: My Son Sanctuary expand_more
    • Your guide and driver will pick you up early in the morning and take you to My Son Sanctuary. Here, you will learn about the famous ancient kingdom of Champa. After a 2-hour visit, you will be escorted back to Hoi An city. Your guide will suggest some nice restaurants to you for lunch. The rest of the day is free for you to stroll the old town.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Little Beach A Boutique Hotel & Spa (4 stars) 

  • Day 8: Transfer to Da Nang, Fly to Ho Chi Minh City expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (4 stars)

  • Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City tour with Cu Chi Tunnels expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will first pay a visit to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. 
    • Later, you will be transferred back to the city and visit the War Remnants Museum. Here, you could visit many objects left by the wars and read some war history, from which one can fully experience the cruelty of the wars. 
    • Your last stop for today is the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace, and its nearby attractions. 

    Meals: Breakfast

    Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (4 stars)

  • Day 10: Transfer to Can Tho via My Tho expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will leave Ho Chi Minh city for My Tho, which is a gateway to the famous Mekong Delta. During the 2 hours’ drive, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery rice field and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda along the way. 
    • On arrival in My Tho, you will change to a boat to experience the local life on the Mekong River, and visit some traditional stilt houses and boat building workshops. Lunch will be served on the island. 
    • In the afternoon, you will continue to Can Tho city by private vehicle and check into your hotel on arrival.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

    Accommodation: Victoria Can Tho Resort (4 stars) 

  • Day 11: Can Tho half day tour to Cai Rang floating market expand_more
    • Today, in order not to miss the busiest time of the Cai Rang floating water market, you will get up early. Firstly, you will be escorted to take a  boat for visiting the Cai Rang floating market. You will get close to the unique life on the water and have a chance to taste the local fresh fruit and snack. After that, you will be escorted back to Ho Chi Minh City.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accommodation: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (4 stars)

  • Day 12: Departure and airport see-off expand_more
    • After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule. We wish you a smooth journey.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included
  • Domestic airfare for Hanoi - Hue; Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels

  • Services of a private driver in air-conditioned vehicles

  • Service of English-speaking guides per itinerary

  • Entrance fees for all the mentioned sights

  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Vietnam
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses ( insurance, laundry, drinks, etc)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Vietnam Visa fees
Know before you go
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

  • Prices are per person in US Dollars.

  • Any parts of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels, can be tailored to your individual interests.

Meeting Point

Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 3 USD 2407 Per Person
4 To 5 USD 2002 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 2407 / person