TRAVEL THROUGH VIETNAM 08

IMPRESSIVE VIETNAM

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 8Days, 7 Nights

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi and street food tour

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) by our experienced English-speaking tour guide and driver, who will then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.

In the evening around 5 Pm, you will join a walking tour or rickshaw to enjoy the best street food in Hanoi. Totally around 3 hours with fabulous food such as beef noodles, sticky rice ice cream, Hanoi salad, fried spring roll, fruits.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

08:00: Pick-up and transfer to visit the Museum of Ethnology, which offers insight into the 54 different ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Here, you will learn about the cultural diversity of these groups, including their religious events, symbolic rituals, and displays of various Vietnamese homes as full-scale replicas outside.

Next, continue to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, constructed in 1070. Initially built to honor Confucius, it now celebrates the doctorates and ranked scholars of Vietnam.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by the French to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used to imprison U.S. pilots during the Vietnam War.

Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, starting with an outside visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a large memorial paying homage to the national hero, President Ho Chi Minh, who led the country to independence and reunification. The Mausoleum is located at Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Then, take a short walk to the Presidential Palace and the house on stilts.

Nearby, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, notable for its unique lotus-flower-inspired architecture—a must-see place for tourists in Hanoi.

End the day with a fantastic water puppet show.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will get the private car with tour guide to head Northeast of Hanoi to pass red-river with beautiful sightseeing of rice country. Halong Bay, the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam, renowned for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets, and amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in various sizes and shapes.

Arrive at midday and you’ll board our luxury junk and be treated to wine and fresh local seafood for lunch. As our junk glides further into the tranquility of Halong Bay, amid towering mountain cliffs and emerald green waters, you’ll have time to relax while enjoying the fine wine and the breathtaking scenery. During the cruise, we’ll make stops to visit the amazing Sung Sot Cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wilderness of Halong Bay.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Danang – Transfer to Hoi An (B, L)

After breakfast, we’ll take a small sampan or kayak to explore a hidden lagoon in Halong Bay as the surrounding mountains awaken. Afterward, our cruise will continue deeper into Bai Tu Long Bay, passing by landmarks such as Human Head Island, Turtle Island, and Duck Islet. We’ll also visit the site where the famous film Indochine was shot. Around noon, our junk will return to the harbor, followed by a transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our private tour guide and driver, who will transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An. Check-in and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An City Tour and Food Tour (B, L)

Explore the charming Old Town of Hoi An on foot. Key attractions include:

The Japanese Covered Bridge

The Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation

The Museum of History and Culture

A 200-year-old merchant’s house

Hoi An Traditional Market

Enjoy free time for shopping. Later, take a boat ride and release lanterns onto the Thu Bon River. On a clear night, the river is illuminated by colorful lanterns floating downstream, creating a magical experience.

Embark on a food tour around the old quarters of Hoi An, tasting local specialties such as Quang noodles, bánh mì, fried wontons, white rose dumplings, cao lầu noodles, rice pancakes, grilled pork, and fruit smoothies.

Day 6: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh city tour (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide and driver will transfer you to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After a short one-hour flight, you’ll be met by a tour guide and private car to explore the city’s famous landmarks. Visit the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace), a symbol of Vietnam’s unification.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with traditional dishes. In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Phuong Nam Lacquerware Center, and Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

After breakfast, your private car and tour guide will pick you up for a visit to the Cao Dai Temple. Built in 1926, this is one of the most striking structures in Southeast Asia. It is the headquarters of the Cao Dai religion, which combines elements of Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. Attend the midday ceremony, an unforgettable experience.

After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground network where the Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam War. The tunnels functioned as underground cities, complete with trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Watch an introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before spending an hour exploring them. Afterward, enjoy tea and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Departure

Enjoy free time at leisure before your private guide escorts you to the airport for your departure flight.

PRICE/ USD

Number of guest	2	3-6	7-13	14-19	20-30
3 star services	1100	880	769	722	703
4 star services	1282	1045	926	876	855
5 star services	1513	1271	1150	1098	1077

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

Accommodations with 2 people in 1 room. If single room, people have to pay for extra.

Meals (B, L, D) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as indicated in the program

All transfers and transportation with Air-Con vehicles

Flight tickets

Local English speaking guide

All entrance fee-as the program

Government tax

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES

Drinks

Meals (Other than mentioned in the program)

Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation

Tips

All not mentioned above

Personal insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation policies vary depending on the type of service, time of year, and reason for cancellation. Full details of any cancellation policy will be provided upon request. Below are general cancellation charges applied by travel services in Vietnam:

Domestic flights: 25% of the fare

3-star hotels: No charge if canceled 5-7 days before arrival (FIT)

4-star hotels: No charge if canceled 10-15 days before arrival (FIT)

5-star hotels: No charge if canceled 15-20 days before arrival (FIT)

In peak season, hotels may require payment one month before your arrival to secure booking. In such cases, the cancellation policy will be based on the hotel’s terms.

For unused services, refunds will be provided.